Davis Vantage Pro2 Console Manuel d'utilisateur

Vantage Pro2Console Manual™For Vantage Pro2 & Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Stations™™Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2

Console Location72. Lean the kickstand out by pulling on its top edge.You’ll see the indentation for your finger at the top edge of the console.3. Sli

Console Location8Wall MountingThe console mounts to the wall using two keyholes located on the back of the case. To mount the console on a wall:1. Use

9Chapter 3Using Your Weather StationThe console LCD screen and keyboard provide easy access to your weather informa-tion. The large LCD display shows

Setup Mode10Screen 1: Active TransmittersScreen 1 displays the message “Receiving from...” and shows the transmitters being received by the console. I

Setup Mode11Screen 2: Transmitter ID configurationIf you have a cabled station, or if you have a wireless station and are using the default transmitte

Setup Mode12Note: Make a note of the ID selected for retransmit. The console that receives the data from the console you have selected to retransmit

Setup Mode13The more accurate you are, the better; however, a reasonable estimate will work, too.Screen 5: Latitude1. Press the < and > keys to

Setup Mode14Screen 8: Daylight Saving SettingsIn most of North America (except Saskatchewan, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Mexican State of Sonora); and Eu

Setup Mode151. Press the < and > keys to move from one numeral to another. 2. Press the + and - keys to adjust a numeral up or down. 3. To switc

Setup Mode16Screen 12: Rain CollectorThe tipping bucket in the Vantage Pro2 rain collector has been calibrated at the factory to measure 0.01'&ap

Vantage Pro2 Console Manual Document Part Number: 07395.234 Rev. K, 1/12/12For Vantage Pro2 Consoles # 6312 & 6312CAnd Vantage Pro2 Weather Statio

Setup Mode17Note: This setting determines when the yearly rain total is reset to zero. Davis Instruments recommends a January rain season setting (th

Current Weather Mode18Current Weather ModeIn the Current Weather Mode you can display the current data readings from your sta-tion, select units of me

Selecting Units of Measure19these steps cycles through the units available for barometric pressure: millibars, mil-limeters, inches, and hectoPascals.

Selecting Units of Measure20Temperature may be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC). Temperatures can also be displayed in degrees or

Selecting Units of Measure21Pressure Trend The pressure trend arrow indicates the current barometric trend, measured over the last three hours. The pr

Selecting Units of Measure22Rain RatePress RAINYR to display the current rain rate. Rain Rate may be displayed as either inches per hour (in/hr.) or m

Selecting Units of Measure23Solar RadiationPress and release 2ND then press SOLAR to display the current solar radiation reading. Solar radiation is d

Displaying the Forecast24Displaying the ForecastYour console generates a weather forecast based on the barometric reading & trend, wind speed &

Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables25Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing VariablesTo fine-tune your station, you can calibrate most of the wea

Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables266. Press DONE to exit calibration.Setting Weather VariablesYou can set values for the following weather

iTable of ContentsWelcome to Vantage Pro2TM ...1Console Featur

Highs and Lows Mode271. Make sure wind speed is showing in the wind compass. If wind direction is showing, press WIND on the console until wind speed

Alarm Mode282. Press the + and - keys to scroll between Day Highs, Day Lows, Month Highs, Month Lows, Year Highs and Year Lows.The HIGH or LOW icon, a

Alarm Mode29The time alarm is a standard “alarm clock” alarm. It sounds for one minute at the set time. Make sure you choose AM or PM, if you’re in 12

Alarm Mode30Vantage Pro2 Station AlarmsVantage Pro2 Station AlarmsSetting the Time Alarm1. Press ALARM to enter alarm mode. The ALARM and HIGHS icons

Graph Mode31Clearing Alarm Settings1. Press ALARM to enter alarm mode. The ALARM and HIGHS icons appear. 2. Select the alarm setting you wish to clear

Graph Mode32If you press the - key the graph shifts from the last 24 hours to the last 24 days. Now each dot repre-sents the high recorded on the day

Graph Mode33Vantage Pro2 Console GraphsWeather Variable Available Graphs*Current1 Min10 Min15 MinHourlyDailyMonthlyYearlyBarometric Pressure C C C H,

34Chapter 4Troubleshooting and MaintenanceVantage Pro2 Troubleshooting GuideWhile your Vantage Pro2 weather station is designed to provide years of tr

Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide35Troubleshooting Reception ProblemsWhile we have tested the Wireless Vantage Pro2 radio extensively, each site and

Console Diagnostic Mode36• An “X” flashes for every data packet received by the console. • An “R” displays when the console is trying to re-establish

1Chapter 1Welcome to Vantage Pro2TMWelcome to your Vantage Pro2 Weather Station console. The console displays and records your station’s weather data,

Console Diagnostic Mode37Screen 1: Statistical Diagnostic ScreenThe Statistical Diagnostic displays information about how data is being received from

Console Diagnostic Mode3810. Longest streak of consecutive good packets received.11. Current streak of consecutive good packets received.12. Graph of

Console Diagnostic Mode39The information that is displayed in this screen includes:Screen 2: Reception Diagnostics Screen1. 8-bit timer value of next

Console Maintenance40Console MaintenanceChanging BatteriesUse this procedure to change console batteries without losing any stored weather data or con

41Appendix AWeather DataRefer to this appendix to learn more about the weather variables that are measured, dis-played, and logged by your Vantage Pro

42Note: Heat Index is equal to the air temperature at or below 0° F (-18° C). Temperature/Humidity/Sun/Wind (THSW) IndexThe THSW Index uses humidity

43the time it is displayed. Converting at display time reduces possible compounded rounding errors over time. Four separate variables track rain total

44UV MEDsMED (Minimum Erythemal Dose) is defined as the amount of sunlight exposure neces-sary to induce a barely perceptible redness of the skin with

45UV IndexVantage Pro2 can also display UV Index, an intensity measurement first defined by Environment Canada and since been adopted by the World Met

46Evapotranspiration (ET)Evapotranspiration (ET) is a measurement of the amount of water vapor returned to the air in a given area. It combines the am

Vantage Pro2 Options2Console ModesThe console operates in five basic modes: Setup, Current Weather, Highs and Lows, Alarm, and Graph. Each mode lets y

47Appendix BSpecificationsSee complete specifications for your Vantage Pro2 Station at our website: www.davisnet.com.Console SpecificationsConsole Ope

Console Data Display Specifications48Console Data Display SpecificationsHistorical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Includes the past

Weather Data Specifications49Weather Data SpecificationsNote: These specifications include optional sensors that may not be installed in your Vantage

Weather Data Specifications50Solar Radiation Solar sensor 1 W/m20 to 1800 W/m25% of full scaleInside TemperatureIncluded in Console0.1F; 0.1C+32 to

51Appendix CWireless Repeater ConfigurationA Vantage Pro2 Wireless Repeater (#7626, #7627) or Long-Range Wireless Repeater (#7653, #7654) increase tra

52If the transmitter ID being repeated is displayed and an “X” flashes in the bottom right corner of the ticker tape, the transmitter is being repeate

53Vantage Pro2 Console IconsConsole icons indicate weather conditions and special functions.Forecast Indicates the weather forecast for the next 12 ho

Vantage Pro2 Options3Optional AccessoriesAccessories are available from your dealer or may be ordered directly from Davis Instruments.Envoys: Wireless

4Chapter 2Installing the ConsoleThe Vantage Pro2 console is designed to give extremely accurate readings. As with any precision instrument, use care i

Installing Batteries54. Check to make sure the console runs through a brief self-test procedure successfully. On power up, the console displays all th

Console Location62. Ensure that the ISS cable is not twisted through the access port.Note: The ISS must be assembled and connected to the console so