Vantage Pro2 Console Manual

1 Vantage Pro2 Console Manual For Vantage Pro2 & Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Stations Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 510-732-9229 Pro 2 Console Manual Document Part Number: G, September 21, 2006 For Vantage Pro2 Consoles # 6312 & 6312 CAnd Vantage Pro2 Weather Stations # 6152, 6152C, 6153, 6162, 6162C, 6163 Vantage Pro and Vantage Pro2 are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA. Davis Instruments Corp. 2006. All rights reserved. Information in this document subject to change without Part 15 Class B Registration WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

2 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to cor-rect the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user's authority to operate this ID: IR2 DWW6328IC: 378810-6312EC EMC ComplianceThis product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336 Pro2 Console Display FeaturesDisplay Features1. Compass Rose2. Graph & Hi/Low Mode Settings3.

4 Forecast Icons4. Moon Phase Indicator5. Time/Sunrise Time6. Date/Sunset Date7. 2ND Button Indicator 8. Barometric Trend Arrow 9. Graph Icon10. Current Rain Icon11. Station Number Indicator12. Weather Ticker13. Graph Field14. Alarm IconNSWENESENWSWGRAPH2ndVertical Scale: X10 WINDRAIN RATEin/hrDAILY inSTATION 24 hrshrEvery 1 MPHCHILLTEMP OUTHUM INHUM OUTTEMP INhPaBAROMETERFFF1312111011498765432iTab le of ContentsWelcome to Vantage Pro2 .. 1 Console 1 Vantage Pro 2 Installing the Console .. 4 Powering the Console .. 4 Installing the AC Power 4 Installing Batteries.

5 5 Connecting Cabled 5 Console Location .. 6 Using Your Weather Station .. 9 Setup Mode .. 9 Current Weather Mode .. 18 Selecting Units of 19 Displaying the Forecast .. 24 Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & 24 Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables .. 24 Highs and Lows 27 Alarm 29 Graph Mode .. 31 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .. 34 Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting guide .. 34 Console Diagnostic Screens .. 36 Console 40 One Year Limited Warranty .. 40 Appendix A: Weather Data .. 41 Appendix B: Specifications .. 47 Console 47 Wireless Communication Specifications.

6 47 Console Data Display 48 Weather Data 49 Appendix C: Wireless Repeater Configuration .. 51 Vantage Pro2 Console 531 Chapter 1 Welcome to Vantage Pro2 Welcome to your Vantage Pro2 Weather Station Console . The Console displays and records your station s weather data, provides graph and alarm functions, and interfaces to a computer using our optional WeatherLink Pro2 stations are available in two basic versions: cabled and wireless. A cabled Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data from the Inte-grated Sensor Suite (ISS) to the Console using a straight-through four-conduc-tor cable.

7 A wireless Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data from the ISS to the Console via a low-power radio. Wireless stations can also collect data from optional Vantage Pro2 sensors. See Optional Sensors on page 2. The Vantage Pro2 quick Reference guide included with your station provides an easy to use reference for most Console functions. Console FeaturesKeyboard & DisplayThe keyboard lets you view current and historical data, set and clear alarms, change station models, enter calibration numbers, set up and view graphs, select sensors, and read the forecast. The keyboard consists of 12 command keys located next to the screen display and four navigation keys located below the command weather variable or Console command is printed on each com-mand key.

8 Just press a key to select the variable or function printed on that key. Each command key also has a secondary function which is printed above the key on the Console case. To select the secondary func-tion, press and release 2ND (on the front of the Console , upper right corner) and then immediately press the key for that : After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays above the barometer reading on the screen for three seconds. All secondary key functions are enabled during this time. Keys resume normal operation after the icon up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, and right arrow navigation keys are used to select command options, adjust values, and to pro-vide additional functions when used in combination with a com-mand +-<> Vantage Pro2 Options2 Console ModesThe Console operates in five basic modes: Setup, Current Weather, Highs and Lows, Alarm, and Graph.

9 Each mode lets you access a different set of Console functions or display a different aspect of your weather Pro2 OptionsOptional SensorsVantage Pro2 stations are extremely flexible. Use the following optional sen-sors and wireless stations to enhance the weather monitoring capabilities of your Vantage Pro2. See our website for complete details: : Optional wireless stations can only be used with Wireless Vantage Pro2 WeatherLink SoftwareThe WeatherLink software and data logger connect your Vantage Pro2 station directly to a computer, providing enhanced weather monitoring capabilities, a continuous preserved data record, and powerful Internet features.

10 The WeatherLink data logger fits neatly on the Console and stores weather data even when the computer is turned off. Optional Sensor and StationsDescriptionWireless Weather Envoy (# 6316)Cabled Weather Envoy (# 6316C)Performs much of the same functions as a Vantage Pro2 Console , but without a display. Use an Envoy to interface your wireless station to a computer when you d rather place the Console in another location for viewing weather conditionsAnemometer Transmitter Kit (# 6332)Provides more flexible anemometer placement for wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station (# 6345)Measures and transmits leaf wetness, soil moisture and temperature data.