DAVIS Vantage Pro Console Updater - Manual

Product # 6311
V A N T A G E P R O ® U P D A T E R
User’s Guide
Vantage Pro Updater Overview
The Vantage Pro Updater allows you to update the firmware in a Vantage con-
sole via the expansion port used by the WeatherLink data logger. The Updater
can be powered by a 5 Volt Vantage Pro AC-power adapter or a 9V battery. One
9V battery should provide over 20 hours of operation.
Section 1: Using the VP Updater
Updating the Vantage Pro Console Firmware
These are the basic steps involved in using the Updater to reprogram the firm-
ware in a Vantage Pro console.
1. If you are using WeatherLink software with your Vantage Pro weather sta-
tion, be sure to download the weather data into your computer before
beginning this procedure.
2. Press the [DONE] key and the down arrow [-] key on your VP console to
enter setup mode. This will preserve the time and other settings on your
console.
3. Remove power from the console by unplugging the AC wall adapter and
removing the batteries.
4. If a WeatherLink data logger is installed, remove it from the console.
5. Turn the VP Updater on. The Status LED should be GREEN. If it shows
another color, see the Status LED Summary Table.
6. Insert the Link Program Adapter (See Figure 2) into the console expansion
port. See Figure 1 for location of port. It’s the same port used by the Weath-
erLink data logger.
7. Press the Updater Start Button. The LED should start flashing YELLOW.
8. When Updater is done programming, the LED will turn GREEN and you
will hear 1 beep. A RED or YELLOW LED indicates a problem. See the Sta-
tus LED Summary Table and the Troubleshooting Notes for more informa-
tion.
9. Unplug the Updater from the Console.
10. If you have a WeatherLink data logger, plug it into the console.
11. Restart the console by replacing the batteries and/or connecting the AC
wall adapter.
12. Check the release notes for the version of firmware you just installed. You
may have additional steps to perform in order to complete the update.