Document Outline

• Integrated Sensor Suite
• The Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) collects several types of weather readings for display at your ...
• Components
  • The ISS includes these components:
  • Additional Components on Vantage Pro Plus
    • Vantage Pro Plus also includes an ultraviolet (UV) sensor and a solar radiation sensor. These two...
    • Once you have mounted the ISS in its final location, use the bubble level on each sensor as a gui...
• Table of Contents
• Tools for Setup
  • Before Going Outside...
• Preparing the Anemometer
  • Attaching Anemometer Arm to Base
  • 1. Insert the anemometer arm into the base, sliding the cable through the notch in the base as sh...
    • 2. Insert the machine screw through the holes in the base and arm.
    • 3. Slide the flat washer, tooth-lock washer and hex nut onto the machine screw. Tighten the hex n...
    • 4. Press the sensor cable firmly into the zig-zagging channel in the base, taking up any slack be...
• Attaching Anemometer Arm to Base
  • Attaching Wind Cups to Anemometer Arm
    • The wind vane is situated at the end of the arm, on top of the anemometer head. Underneath the an...
  • 1. Slide the black plastic drip ring onto the anemometer head. Gently push the drip ring up until...
    • 2. Make sure the lower edge of the drip ring is aligned with the lower edge of the anemometer head.
    • 3. Push the wind cups up onto the stainless steel shaft that is protruding downward.
    • 4. Slide the wind cups up the shaft as far as possible.
    • 5. Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw on the side of the wind cups.
    • 6. Spin the wind cups.
• Attaching Wind Cups to Anemometer Arm
  • Wind Vane Must Be Correctly Oriented
  • Ensure correct orientation of the wind vane in one of two ways:
  • 1. Mount the anemometer so that the arm points north.
    • 2. (If you want to mount your anemometer so that it aims toward a direction other than north, you...
  • Disassembling the Radiation Shield
    • Removing Radiation Shield Plates
      • Disassemble the radiation shield by removing the plates as shown in the illustration.
    • 1. Turn the rain collector side of the ISS upside down. Locate three wing nuts on the underside o...
      • 2. Remove the wing nuts, lock washers and flat washers.
      • 3. Remove the first three plates of the radiation shield.
      • 4. Verify that the rain sensor cable is plugged into the receptacle labeled “RAIN” on the SIM.
      • 5. If you have a Vantage Pro Plus, verify that the UV and solar radiation sensors are plugged int...
• Sensor Interface Module (SIM)
  • Connecting Anemometer to SIM
  • (Wireless Vantage Pro instructions continue on page 12.)
  • Cabled Version: Powering the ISS and Testing Communication with the Console
    • Applying Power to ISS
    • Verifying Reception of ISS Data at the Console
      • When you plugged in your console to apply power to the ISS, the console went into Setup Mode. Pre...
    • Viewing Current Data
    • For Vantage Pro Plus
      • Press the UV/SOLAR key for current ultraviolet and solar radiation readings. These should be zero...
    • If You Do Not See Current Readings
  • Wireless Version: Powering the ISS and Testing Communication with the Console
    • Applying Power to ISS
    • Transmitter IDs
    • The factory default transmitter ID for the ISS is ‘1’
    • (Setup of Wireless version, continued...)
    • Verifying Reception of ISS Data at the Console
    • Viewing Current Data
    • For Vantage Pro Plus
      • Press the UV/SOLAR key for current ultraviolet and solar radiation readings. These should be zero...
    • If You Do Not See Current Readings
      • First, verify that the console/receiver is powered and is not in Setup Mode. Then, on your ISS, e...
    • TEST mode
• DIP Switches in Top-right Corner of SIM (Illustration has been enlarged for clarity)
  • 1. You changed the transmitter ID on the ISS but didn’t change it at the console/receiver.
    • 2. Reception is being disrupted by RF (radio frequency) interference.
    • 3. There is a problem with the console/receiver.
  • Reassembling the Radiation Shield
    • 1. Slide the two open plates over the threaded studs.
      • 2. Slide the single closed plate back over the threaded studs.
      • 3. Place the flat washers, lock washers and plastic wing nuts over the studs.
      • 4. Finger-tighten the wing nuts until they hold the radiation shield plates firmly in place.
  • Preparing the Rain Collector
    • See the illustration on the following page.
    • 1. Remove the rain collector cone from its base by rotating the cone counter-clockwise until its ...
      • 2. Carefully cut and remove the plastic cable tie (usually black in color) that holds the two-sid...
      • 3. On your console screen, look for DAILY RAIN display.
      • 4. While watching the daily rain display, slowly tip the bucket mechanism until it drops to oppos...
      • 5. You can put the rain collector cone back on temporarily, but you will need to remove it again ...
  • Choosing a Location to Mount the Integrated Sensor Suite
    • Range of Wireless Transmission
    • Testing Wireless Transmission at Proposed ISS Location
      • Now that you’ve found a suitable place for your wireless ISS, it is very important to test recept...
    • When mounting the ISS on your roof
      • Be aware the signal may be weak directly underneath the rain collector side.
  • Mounting the Integrated Sensor Suite
• Mounting on a Post
  • When mounting on a pole
  • Mounting ISS as a Single Unit (Both Sides Together on a Pole)
    • Once you loosely mount the two sides of your ISS together on a pole, you’ll be able to swivel the...
• Mounting on a Pole
  • Start by mounting the rain collector side
  • 1. Place the U-bolt for the anemometer around the pole so that its round end will fit in the top ...
    • 2. While holding the mounting base of the rain collector side against the pole, place the two end...
    • 3. Slide the metal backing plate over the bolt ends as they stick out over the rain collector bas...
    • Continue by mounting the anemometer and securing both sides
  • 1. The two ends of the anemometer’s U-bolt should now be pointing away from the mounted rain coll...
    • 2. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten all four hex nuts until the ISS is firmly ...
    • 3. Re-attach the rain collector cone.
    • 4. Place the debris screen (shown in the illustration on page 2) inside the cone, “feet- down” ov...
    • Mounting Rain Collector Side on a Pole by Itself
      • See the illustration on page19.
  • 1. While holding the mounting base against the pole, place the two ends of a U-bolt around the po...
    • 2. Slide the metal backing plate over the bolt ends as they stick out toward the rain collector c...
    • 3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts.
    • 4. Re-attach the rain collector cone.
    • 5. Place the debris screen (shown in the illustration on page 2) inside the cone, “feet- down” ov...
    • Mounting Anemometer on a Pole by Itself
      • See the illustration on page19.
  • 1. While holding the mounting base against the pole, place a U-bolt around the pole and through t...
    • 2. Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends.
    • 3. Swivel the anemometer until the arm is pointing north.
    • 4. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts.
    • Mounting Rain Collector Side on a Vertical Surface
      • See the illustration on page18.
  • 1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes approximately 2-1/8" (54 mm) apart. Use a carpe...
    • 2. Insert the 1/4" x 3" lag screws through the metal backing plate and the holes in the mounting ...
    • 3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the lag screws.
    • 4. Re-attach the rain collector cone.
    • 5. Place the debris screen (shown in the illustration on page 2) inside the cone, “feet- down” ov...
    • Mounting Anemometer on a Vertical Surface
      • See the illustration on page18.
  • 1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes approximately 2-1/8" (54 mm) apart. Use a carpe...
    • 2. Insert the 1/4" x 3" lag screws through the flat washers and the holes in the mounting base in...
    • 3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the lag screws.
    • Clearing the Data Collected While You Were Testing Reception
  • 1. Press the WIND key so the graph icon appears underneath “Wind” in top-left corner.
    • 2. Press the 2ND key, then press and hold the CLEAR key.
  • A Note on Securing Cables
  • Additional Mounting Options
    • Cabled Vantage Pro: Mounting the Anemometer Farther Away
      • If you would like to locate the anemometer more than forty feet from the rain collector side, use...
    • Wireless Vantage Pro: Mounting the Anemometer Farther Away
    • Wireless Transmitting Stations for Vantage Pro
  • Maintenance
    • Maintaining UV and Solar Radiation Sensors on Vantage Pro Plus
      • Make every effort to avoid touching the small white diffusers at the top of the sensors. Any skin...
    • Cleaning Rain Collector
    • 1. Separate the cone from the base by turning it counter-clockwise.
      • 2. Use soapy water and a soft cloth to remove any debris from the cone, cone screen, and tipping ...
      • 3. Use pipe cleaners to clear the funnel hole in the cone and drain screens in the base.
      • 4. When all parts are clean, rinse with clear water.
      • 5. Re-attach the cone and replace the debris screen.
  • Troubleshooting
    • If a Sensor Functions Intermittently
    • The Most Common Anemometer Problems
  • Contacting Davis Instruments
    • (510)732-7814 for Technical Support, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • Weather Variable Update Intervals
  • Specifications for Cabled Version
  • Specifications for Wireless Version
  • Appendix A: Wireless Transmitter IDs
    • Changing Transmitter ID
      • Each wireless transmitting station, including the Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS), uses one of eigh...
• DIP Switches in Top-right Corner of SIM (Illustration has been enlarged for clarity)
• ID Code
• Switch 1
• Switch 2
• Switch 3
  • Using Multiple Transmitting Stations with Wireless Vantage Pro
    • This table shows the maximum number of each type of Wireless Transmitting Station that can be use...
  • Appendix B: Optional Accessories
    • Optional Sensors for ISS
    • Other Accessories
      • See also “Additional Mounting Options” on page22. Please call Davis Instruments for more informa...
  • Appendix C: Re-orienting the Wind Vane
    • When you have mounted the anemometer aiming toward the preferred direction, follow these instruct...
    • 1. Press WIND key on console to display current wind direction in degrees.
      • 2. Use your compass or a landmark to determine in which direction (S, E, W, etc.) the anemometer ...
      • 3. Use the wind direction chart below (or compass markings) to find the degree reading which corr...
  • Wind Direction Chart
    • 4. Slowly turn the stainless-steel wind direction shaft with your fingers. Stop turning when the ...
    • 5. Being careful to keep the stainless-steel shaft from turning, place the wind vane on top of sh...
  • Placing Vane onto Shaft
    • 6. Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw on the side of the wind vane.
  • Securing Wind Vane
    • 7. Test your anemometer by pointing the wind vane in any direction and making sure the console di...
    • FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
      • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, ...