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  ™ Vantage Pro2 Console Manual ™ ™ For Vantage Pro2 & Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Stations Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 • 510-732-9229 • www.davisnet.com…

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  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 help. Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. FCC ID: IR2DWW6328…

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables ……….25 Highs and Lows Mode …………….27 Alarm Mode ………………..29 Graph Mode ………………..31 Troubleshooting and Maintenance …………..34 Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide …………34 Console Diagnostic Mode …………….36 Console Maintenance ……………..40 One Year Limited Warranty …………..40 Appendix A Weather Data …………….41 Appendix B Specifications …………….

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  WeatherLink ® software. Vantage 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.

• Page 5: Vantage Pro2 Options

  Available for Cabled and Wireless stations. Requires Sensor (# 6490) Mounting Shelf (# 6673). Note: Optional wireless stations can only be used with Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations. ® Optional WeatherLink Software The WeatherLink software and data logger connect your Vantage Pro2…

• Page 6: Optional Accessories

  Creates a dialup connection between the station and the computer. Extension Cables (# 7876) Allows you to place the Cabled Vantage Pro2 ISS further away from the con- sole using the extension cable provided by Davis Instruments. Maximum cable length is 1000’ feet (300 m).

• Page 7: Installing The Console

  Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations Wireless Vantage Pro2 consoles do not require the use of an AC adapter. You may use the included adapter if you wish, but the three C-cell batteries should power a wireless console for up to nine months.

• Page 8: Installing Batteries

  3. Replace the battery cover. Connecting Cabled Stations Cabled Vantage Pro2 stations come with 100 feet (30m) of cable. This cable is used for connecting the console to the ISS. Maximum cable length from ISS to the console using Davis Instruments cables is 1000 feet. To connect the con- sole to the ISS: 1.

• Page 9: Console Location

  If you have a wireless console, be aware of possible interference from cordless phones or other devices. To prevent interference, maintain a dis- tance of 10 feet between the Vantage Pro2 console and a cordless phone (handset and base). •…

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  Console Location Table & Shelf Placement The console kickstand can be set to three different angles allowing five differ- ent display angles. 1. Install the two round rubber feet on the bottom of the console. The rubber feet help prevent damage to furniture and surfaces. 2.

• Page 11: Wall Mounting

  8″ (203mm) apart for the #6 x 1″ mounting screws. This is a representation for the mounting hole positions. This template is not true to size. If installing a cabled Vantage Pro2 console with sensor cable running inside the wall, mount the console over an empty switch box.

• Page 12: Using Your Weather Station

  Console Modes The Vantage Pro2 console operates in five different modes: Mode Description Use Setup Mode to enter the time, date, and other information required to Setup calculate and display weather data.

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  Setup Mode Screen 1: Active Transmitters Screen 1 displays the message “Receiving from…” and shows the transmitters being received by the console. In addition, an “X” blinks in the lower right- hand corner of the screen every time the console receives a data packet from a station.
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  Note: Typically, you can use the default transmitter ID setting of 1 unless you are installing one of the optional transmitter stations or a nearby neighbor has a Vantage Pro2 station that uses transmit- ter ID 1 for the ISS.
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  Setup Mode 2. Use the arrows to scroll through the list of available transmitter IDs and select the ID for your console. 3. Press DONE to move to the next screen. Note: Make a note of the ID selected for retransmit. The console that receives the data from the con- sole you have selected to retransmit should be configured to receive the transmitter ID you selected.
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  Setup Mode Screen 5: Latitude • Latitude measures distance north or south of the equator. • Latitude is used with longitude to identify your position on earth. If you do not know your latitude and longitude, there are several ways to find out.
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  Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England. Hayward, California, the home of Davis Instruments, observes Pacific Standard Time. The UTC offset for Pacific Stan- dard Time is -8:00, or eight hours behind Universal Time (UTC). When it’s 7:00 pm (1900 hours) UTC, it’s 19 — 8 = 1100 hours, or 11:00 am in Hayward in winter.
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  Setup Mode Screen 9: Daylight Savings Status Use this screen to either verify the correct automatic Daylight Savings status or to set Daylight Savings manually. Screen 9: Daylight Savings Status 1. If Daylight Savings setting is MANUAL, press the up and down arrows to turn Daylight Savings Time on or off on the appropriate days of the year.
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  2. Press DONE to move to the next screen. Screen 12: Rain Collector The tipping bucket in the Vantage Pro2 rain collector has been calibrated at the factory to measure 0.01» of rain with each tip. The ISS comes equipped with a metric adapter that, once installed, takes 0.2 mm readings for every tip of the…
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  2. Press DONE to move to the next screen. Note: This setting determines when the yearly rain total is reset to zero. Davis Instruments recom- mends a January rain season setting (the default), unless you reside in the west coast of the United States, the Mediterranean coast, experience dry winters in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Page 21: Current Weather Mode

  The baud rate setting on your console must match the serial port setting in the software on your computer. If you are using WeatherLink for Vantage Pro2, refer to WeatherLink help for instruc- tions on setting the serial port baud rate on your computer.

• Page 22: Selecting Units Of Measure

  Selecting Units of Measure Note: After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays on the screen for three seconds. Command key sec- ondary functions are enabled during this time. The keys return to normal operation after the icon disappears. • Select a variable and press GRAPH to graph the variable in the Current Weather Mode screen.

• Page 23: Wind Speed And Direction

  Selecting Units of Measure Wind Speed and Direction 1. Press WIND to select wind speed. WIND 2. Wind speed may be displayed in miles per hour (m.p.h.), kilome- ters per hour (km/h), meters per second (m/s), and knots (knots). The 10 minute average wind speed will be displayed in the ticker. A solid arrow within the compass rose indicates the current wind direction.

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  Selecting Units of Measure Humidity Press HUM to select outside humidity. Pressing HUM a second time selects inside humidity. Humidity is displayed in percent relative humidity. Each consecutive press of HUM displays humidity readings for any optional humidity, leaf wetness, and leaf temperature stations also connected to your console.
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  Selecting Units of Measure UV (Ultraviolet Radiation) Press 2ND and UV to display the current UV index. The cur- RAIN rent UV index is the amount of ultraviolet radiation the sensor is currently reading. Press 2ND and UV again to display the accumulated UV index for the day. The accumulated UV index is the total ultraviolet radiation that the sensor has read throughout the day.
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  Selecting Units of Measure Year–to–date precipitation Press RAINYR a third time to display the year–to–date precipitation record. Yearly rain displays the precipitation accumulated since the 1st of the month you’ve chosen as the beginning of your rain season in Setup Mode (See “Screen 13: Rain Season”…

• Page 27: Displaying The Forecast

  Displaying the Forecast Note: A solar radiation sensor is required to take readings listed above. See “Optional Sensors” on page 2. Lamps Press 2ND then press LAMPS to turn on the backlight for the screen LAMPS display. Press 2ND then LAMPS again to turn the backlight off. Use the backlight when the LCD is not clearly visible.

• Page 28: Calibrating, Setting, And Clearing Variables

  You can calibrate inside & outside temperature, inside & outside humidity, as well as any extra temperature/humidity sensor readings you have transmitting to your Vantage Pro2. 1. Select a variable to be calibrated. See “Selecting Weather Variables” on page 18.

• Page 29: Calibrating Barometric Pressure

  Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables 2. Press WIND as necessary to display the wind direction in degrees. 3. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET. 4. The wind direction variable will begin to blink. 5. Continue holding the key until the CAL message appears in the ticker. Note: The ticker displays the current wind direction calibration value.

• Page 30: Highs And Lows Mode

  Highs and Lows Mode The Vantage Pro2 records highs and lows for many weather conditions over three different periods: days, months, and years. Except for Yearly Rainfall, all high and low registers are cleared automatically at the end of each period.

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  Highs and Lows Mode enter the month that you would like the Yearly Rainfall accumulation to clear. The Yearly Rainfall clears on the first day of the month you chosen. The Yearly High Rain rate clears using the same setting. The following table lists the high and low modes for all the weather variables: Day, Weather Variable…

• Page 32: Alarm Mode

  Current Weather mode. Alarm Mode The Vantage Pro2 features more than 30 alarms that can be programmed to sound whenever a reading exceeds or drops below a set value. With the exception of barometric pressure and time, all alarms sound when a reading reaches the alarm threshold.

• Page 33: Setting Alarms

  Alarm Mode sound if the rate of change (in either direction) exceeds the threshold you set. This alarm is updated every 15 minutes. Time The 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-hour mode. UV Dose The UV dose alarm sounds when the accumulated UV dose has exceeded the dose you set.

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  Yes — the alarm sounds for 1 minute. Graph Mode The Vantage Pro2 console includes a powerful Graph Mode that allows you to view over 100 graphs of different kinds right on the screen, all without con- necting to a personal computer.

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  Graph Mode Viewing Graphs Although the graphs available may vary for each weather variable, you display the graphs in the same way. 1. Select a variable to graph. Only the date, graph, graph GRAPH TEMP OUT icon, and selected variable are visible.

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  4. Press the up arrow to shorten the time range. 5. Press the down arrow to lengthen the time range. 6. Press HI/LOW to shift between highs and lows. 7. Press DONE to exit. Vantage Pro2 Console Graphs Weather Variable Available Graphs* Barometric Pressure…

• Page 37: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

  Troubleshooting and Maintenance Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide While your Vantage Pro2 weather station is designed to provide years of trou- ble-free operation, occasional problems may arise. If you are having a prob- lem with your station, please consult this troubleshooting guide before calling Davis technical support.

• Page 38: Troubleshooting Reception Problems

  Troubleshooting Reception Problems While we have tested the Wireless Vantage Pro2 radio extensively, each site and each installation presents its own issues and challenges. Obstructions, particularly metallic ones, often cut down your station’s reception distance. Be sure to test reception between the console and ISS, in the locations you intend to install them, before permanently mounting your ISS or other transmitter(s).

• Page 39: Console Diagnostic Mode

  Console Diagnostic Mode The console’s reception status displays at the lower right corner of the screen. • An “X” flashes for every data packet received by the console. • An “R” displays when the console is trying to re-establish a lost connection. The console tries for 10 minutes to re-establish a connection before going into L Mode.When no data packets have been received for 10 minutes, the console dashes-out any missing sensor readings.

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  ‡ Note: All values with a * mark the value as being for Davis Instruments Internal use. All values with a mark values that are the same on both the Statistical and Reception Diagnostic screens. Time of day or number of times the anemometer reed switch was seen closed .
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  Console Diagnostic Mode The total number of bad data packets including missed packets and CRC errors. Missed packets are described as when a data packet is expected, but is not recognized as a data packet by the console. Percentage of good packets received. Total number of good packets received.
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  Repeater ID displayed is the repeater that the console is set to receive. If the console is not listening to repeaters, this section remains blank. Please see Application Note 25 available on the Davis Instruments Support web page for more information on using repeaters.

• Page 43: Console Maintenance

  In some cases, the problem may be that your console firmware doesn’t support what you are trying to do. Use this command to determine the firmware revi- sion level in your console. You can find more information on Vantage Pro2 console firmware versions and changes in the Weather Software Support sec- tion of our website.

• Page 44: Appendix A Weather Data

  Appendix A Weather Data Refer to this appendix to learn more about the weather variables that are mea- sured, displayed, and logged by your Vantage Pro2 Station. Some weather variables require optional sensors. See “Optional Sensors” starting on page 2. Wind The anemometer measures wind speed and direction, and is part of the Inte- grated Sensor Suite (ISS).

• Page 45: Dew Point

  Note: In console firmware versions May 2005 (or version 1.6) or later, Heat Index is equal to the air temperature at or below 0° F (-18° C). For console firmware versions earlier than May 2005 (or version 1.6), Heat Index is equal to the air temperature at or below 57°…

• Page 46: Barometric Pressure

  Rain Vantage Pro2 incorporates a tipping-bucket rain collector in the ISS that mea- sures 0.01» for each tip of the bucket. A metric adapter can be installed to mea- sure 0.2 mm for each tip of the bucket.Your station logs rain data in the same units it is measured in and converts the logged totals into the selected display units (inches or millimeters) at the time it is displayed.

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  UV exposure. The readings do not suggest that any amount of exposure is safe or healthful. Do not use the Vantage Pro2 to determine the amount of UV radiation to which you expose yourself. Scientific evi- dence suggests that UV exposure should be avoided and that even low UV doses can be harmful.
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  Type II (Environment Canada) skin type might choose 0.75 MED as the maximum for the day; in contrast, a person with Type V (Environment Canada) Skin Type might consider 2.5 MEDs a reason- able dose for the day. NOTE: the Vantage Pro2 assumes a Fitzpatrick (Environment Canada) Skin Type of II.

• Page 49: Leaf Wetness

  Soil Moisture requires an optional Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station or Soil Moisture Station and is only available for Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations. Time A built-in clock and calendar track the time and date. The console automati- cally adjusts for daylight savings time in most of North America, Europe and Australia (and allows manual adjustment elsewhere) and for leap years.

• Page 50: Appendix B Specifications

  Appendix B Specifications See complete specifications for your Vantage Pro2 Station at our website: www.davisnet.com. Console Specifications Console Operating Temperature ..+14° to +140°F (-10° to +60°C) Display Temperature ….+32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C) Non-operating Temperature .

• Page 51: Console Data Display Specifications

  Console Data Display Specifications Console Data Display Specifications Historical Data ….. Includes the past 24 values listed un- less otherwise noted; all can be cleared and all totals reset.

• Page 52: Weather Data Specifications

  Weather Data Specifications Weather Data Specifications Note: These specifications include optional sensors that may not be installed in your Vantage Pro2 Station. Weather Data Specifications Nominal Accuracy Variable Required Sensors Resolution Range (+/-) 26» to 32» Hg; 660 to Barometric 810 mm;…

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  Weather Data Specifications Weather Data Specifications Nominal Accuracy Variable Required Sensors Resolution Range (+/-) Solar Radiation Solar sensor 1 W/m 0 to 1800 W/m 5% of full scale Inside +32° to +140°F; 0 to Included in Console 0.1°F; 0.1°C 1°F; 0.5°C +60°C Temperature ISS, Temp Station…

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  Not all consoles have the capability for repeater support. If your console has firmware dated earlier than May 2005, it does not have the capability to receive Vantage Pro2 wireless repeaters. To check your console’s firmware, press the DONE and up arrow (+) keys. The firmware revision date displays in the ticker tape section of the console.

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  shown, the console is configured to listen directly to a station and not to a repeater. In the example below, the console is set up to receive an ISS station on transmitter ID 1 from repeater A. 6. For each station using a repeater, select the station and turn on the repeater function and select the correct repeater ID.

• Page 56: Vantage Pro2 Console Icons

  Contacting Davis Technical Support If you have any questions, or encounter problems installing or operating your Van- tage Pro 2 weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support. We’ll be glad to help. (510) 732-7814 — Monday — Friday, 7:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We are unable to accept collect calls.

Vantage Pro2
Console Manual

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For Vantage Pro2    & Vantage Pro2 Plus    Weather Stations

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Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545  • 510-732-9229  •  www.davisnet.com

Vantage Pro2™

Console Manual

For Vantage Pro2™ & Vantage Pro2 Plus™ Weather Stations

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Chapter 1

Welcome to Vantage Pro2TM

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® software.

Vantage Pro2 stations are available in two basic versions: cabled and wireless. A cabled Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data from the Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) to the console using a straight-through four-conductor cable. A wireless Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data from the ISS to the console via a low-power radio.

The Vantage Pro2 Quick Reference Guide included with your station provides an easy to use reference for most console functions.

Console Features

Keyboard & Display

The 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 keys.

A weather variable or console command is printed on each command key. 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 function, press and release 2ND (on the front of the console, upper right corner) and then immediately press the key for that function.

Vantage Pro2 Options

Console Modes

The console operates in five basic modes: Setup, Current Weather, Highs and Lows, Alarm, and Graph. Each mode lets you access a different set of console functions or display a different aspect of your weather data.

Vantage Pro2 Options

Optional Sensors & Transmitting Stations

Vantage Pro2 stations are extremely flexible. Use the following optional sensors and wireless stations to enhance the weather monitoring capabilities of your Vantage Pro2. See our web site for complete details:

www.davisnet.com.

Vantage Pro2 Options

Optional Accessories

Accessories are available from your dealer or may be ordered directly from Davis Instruments.

Envoys: Wireless Weather Envoy (#6316,) Envoy8X (#6318)

Performs many of the same functions as a Vantage Pro2 console, but without a display. Use an Envoy to interface your wireless station to a computer, freeing the display for use elsewhere. Weather Envoy can receive the same number and combinations of stations as a Vantage Pro2 console; Envoy8X can receive up to 8 stations in any combination and create a large database.

Sensor Mounting Shelf (#6673)

Required for mounting the optional Solar Radiation and/or UV sensors. The mounting shelf attaches to the base of the rain collector on the ISS.

Additional Vantage Pro2 (#6312) or Vantage Vue Console (#6351)

Enjoy weather information in several rooms.

USB-to-Serial (DB-9) Cable (#8434)

Allows the Serial version of WeatherLink (#6510SER, 6540, 6550, 6560) to connect to a USB port on your computer.

Telephone Modem Adapter (#6533)

Required when connecting station to an external phone modem.

Extension Cables (#7876)

Allows you to place the Cabled Vantage Pro2 ISS further away from the console using the extension cable provided by Davis Instruments. Maximum cable length is 1000’ feet (300 m).

•#7876-040 Cable, 40’ (12 m)

•#7876-100 Cable, 100’ (30 m)

•#7876-200 Cable, 200’ (61 m)

Chapter 2

Installing the Console

The Vantage Pro2 console is designed to give extremely accurate readings. As with any precision instrument, use care in its assembly and handling. Although installing the console is relatively simple, following the steps outlined in this chapter and assembling the Vantage Pro2 correctly from the start will help ensure that you enjoy all of its features with a minimum of time and effort.

Powering the Console

Cabled Vantage Pro2 Stations

Cabled Vantage Pro2 consoles supply power to the Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) through the console cable. Because of the added power consumption of the ISS, the cabled console requires an AC power adapter used as the main power supply. The console batteries provide backup power for up to four to six weeks.

Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations

Wireless Vantage Pro2 consoles do not require the use of an AC adapter. You may use the included adapter if you wish, but the three C-cell batteries should power a wireless console for up to nine months.

Installing the AC Power Adapter

1.Remove the battery cover located on the back of the console by pressing down on the two latches at the top of the cover.

2.Find the power jack located on the bottom of the console case.

Power Plug

Wrap Cord Around Pins

3.Insert the power adapter plug into the console power jack, then plug the other end of the adapter into an appropriate power outlet.

Installing Batteries

4.Check to make sure the console runs through a brief self-test procedure successfully. On power up, the console displays all the LCD segments and beeps twice. A message displays in the ticker banner at the bottom of the console, followed by the first screen that displays during Setup Mode. Press and hold DONE to skip the message and enter into Setup Mode.

Setup Mode guides you through steps required to configure the station. See “Setup Mode” on page 9 for more information.

Installing Batteries

1.Remove the battery cover located on the back of the console by pressing down on the two latches at the top of the cover.

2.Insert three C batteries into the battery channel, negative (or flat) terminal first.

3.Replace the battery cover.

Connecting Cabled Stations

Cabled Vantage Pro2 stations come with 100 feet (30m) of cable. This cable is used for connecting the console to the ISS. Maximum cable length from ISS to the console using Davis Instruments cables is 1000 feet. To connect the console to the ISS:

1.Firmly insert the console end of the straight-through four-conductor wire into the console receptacle marked “ISS” until it clicks into place. Do not force the connector into the receptacle.

To ISS

Console Location

Place the console in a location where the keyboard is easily accessible and the display is easy to read. For more accurate readings:

•Avoid placing the console in direct sunlight. This may cause erroneous inside temperature and humidity readings and may damage the unit.

•Avoid placing the console near radiators or heating/air conditioning ducts.

•If you are mounting the console on a wall, choose an interior wall. Avoid exterior walls that tend to heat up or cool down depending on the weather.

•If you have a wireless console, be aware of possible interference from cordless phones or other devices. To prevent interference, maintain a distance of 10 feet between the Vantage Pro2 console and a cordless phone (handset and base).

•Avoid positioning a wireless console near large metallic appliances such as refrigerators, televisions, heaters, or air conditioners.

•The console antenna does not rotate in a complete circle. Avoid forcing the console antenna when rotating it.

Table & Shelf Placement

The console kickstand can be set to three different angles allowing five different display angles.

1.Install the two round rubber feet on the bottom of the console. The rubber feet help prevent damage to furniture and surfaces.

Console Location

2. 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. Slide the catch to rest the kickstand in the appropriate angle.

Choose low angles for display on a coffee table or other low area. Choose higher angles for display on a desk or shelf.

4. Install the two rubber channel feet on the kickstand.

If necessary, pull up on the stand to close it. It will be a little tight, so it’s okay to push hard enough to get it to slide.

Console Location

Wall Mounting

The console mounts to the wall using two keyholes located on the back of the case. To mount the console on a wall:

1.Use a ruler to mark two mounting hole positions on the wall 8 inches (203 mm) apart.

8″ (203mm)

Drill two 3/32″ or 7/64″ (2.4 to 2.8mm) holes

8″ (203mm) apart for the #6 x 1″ mounting screws.

This is a representation for the mounting hole positions. This template is not true to size.

If installing a cabled Vantage Pro2 console with sensor cable running inside the wall, mount the console over an empty switch box.

2.Use a drill and a 3/32 or 7/64»(2.5 mm) drill bit to drill two pilot holes for the screws.

3.Using a screwdriver, drive the two #6 x 1» pan head self-threading screws into the wall. Leave at least 1/8» (3 mm) between the wall and the heads of the screws.

4.If the kickstand has been pulled out from the case, push it back into its upright and locked position.

5.Guide the two keyholes on the back of the console over the two screws.

Chapter 3

Using Your Weather Station

The console LCD screen and keyboard provide easy access to your weather information. The large LCD display shows current and past environmental conditions as well as a forecast of future conditions. The keyboard controls console functions for viewing current and historical weather information, setting and clearing alarms, changing stations types, viewing and/or changing station settings, setting up and viewing graphs, selecting sensors, getting the forecast, and so on.

Console Modes

The Vantage Pro2 console operates in five different modes:

Setup Mode

Setup Mode provides access to the station configuration settings that control how the station operates. Setup Mode consists of a series of screens for selecting console and weather station options. The screens that display in Setup Mode vary depending on the weather station type (cabled or wireless), or if the console has a WeatherLink connection already established. (See the WeatherLink Getting Started Guide for more information on connecting your console to your computer.)

Setup Mode Commands

Setup Mode displays when the console is first powered. This mode can be displayed at any time to change any of the console/weather station options. Use the following commands to enter, exit and navigate Setup Mode:

• Enter Setup Mode by pressing DONE and the — key at the same time.

•Press DONE to move to the next screen in the Setup Mode.

•Press BAR to display the previous screen in the Setup Mode.

•Exit Setup Mode by pressing and holding DONE until the Current Weather screen displays.

Setup Mode

Screen 1: Active Transmitters

Screen 1 displays the message “Receiving from…” and shows the transmitters being received by the console. In addition, an “X” blinks in the lower right-hand corner of the screen every time the console receives a data packet from a station. The rest of the LCD screen is blank.

If you have a cabled station, or if your wireless ISS uses the factory settings and you are receiving the signal, the screen displays “Receiving from station No. 1.” Any optional stations that have been installed should also display.

1. Make a note of the station number(s) listed on the screen.

2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.

The console can receive signals from up to eight transmitters total, but there is a limit on the number of certain types of transmitters. The table below lists the maximum number of stations allowable for a receiver:

Maximum Number of Transmitters in a Network with One Receiver

*Two are allowable only if both stations are only partially populated. For example, A network can either have both a Leaf Wetness/Temperature station and a Soil Moisture/Temperature station, or it can have one combined Leaf Wetness and Soil Moisture/Temperature station.

Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs — Wireless Only

(If you have a cabled station, press DONE and continue on to “Screen 4: Time & Date” on page 12.)

Setup screen 2 allows you to change the ISS transmitter ID and to add or remove optional transmitter stations. The default transmitter ID setting is “1” (ISS), which works fine for most installations.

Setup Mode

3.Press the < and > keys to select the transmitter ID.

When you select a transmitter ID, the ID number is displayed on the screen as well as the current configuration.

4.Press the + and — keys to toggle console reception of signals from transmitters using that ID on and off.

5.Press GRAPH to change the type of station assigned to each transmitter. Scroll through the station types — ISS, TEMP, HUM, TEMP HUM, WIND, RAIN, LEAF, SOIL, and LEAF/SOIL — until the correct type appears.

6.Press DONE to move to the next screen.

Screen 3: Retransmit — Wireless Only

If you have a cabled station, press DONE and go to “Screen 4: Time & Date” on page 12.

The console can retransmit the data it receives from the ISS to other Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue consoles using the retransmit feature. By toggling the feature on, the console becomes another transmitter that requires its own unique ID to transmit the data received from the ISS.

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Screen 3: Retransmit

1.Press the + or — keys to turn the retransmit function on and off. The first available transmitter ID not used by the ISS or any optional sensor is automatically assigned. Data from the ISS is the only data that can be retransmitted by the console.

When retransmit has already been enabled, pressing the < and > keys changes the Transmitter ID used for retransmit.

2.Use the > key to scroll through the list of available transmitter IDs and select the ID for your console.

3.Press DONE to move to the next screen.

Screen 4: Time & Date

The first time you power-up the console, enter the correct date and local time.

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Screen 4: Time & Date

To change the time and date:

1.Press the < and > keys to select the hour, minute, month, day or year. The selected time or date setting blinks on and off.

2.To change a setting, press the + and — keys to adjust the value up or down.

To choose a 12-hour (default in US models) or 24-hour clock (default in EU and UK models), first select either the hour or minute setting, then press 2ND and immediately press UNITS. This toggles the clock setting between the two clock types.

To choose between a MM/DD (default in US models) or DD.MM (default in EU and UK models) display for the date, first select either the day or month setting, then press 2ND and immediately press UNITS. This switches the console from one date display to the other.

3.Press DONE to move to the next screen.

Screen 5 and Screen 6: Latitude and Longitude

The console uses latitude and longitude to determine your location, allowing it to adjust the forecast and calculate the times for sunset and sunrise.

•Latitude measures distance north or south of the equator.

•Longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, an imaginary line running north and south through Greenwich, England.

Setup Mode

The more accurate you are, the better; however, a reasonable estimate will work, too.

Screen 5: Latitude

1.Press the < and > keys to move between fields.

2.Press the + and — keys to change the settings up or down.

3.To select between SOUTH or NORTH, press 2ND and then UNITS.

4.Press DONE to move to the Longitude screen.

Screen 6: Longitude

1.Press the < and > keys to move between fields.

2.Press the + and — keys to change the settings up or down.

3.To select the East or West Hemisphere, press 2ND, then UNITS.

4.Press DONE to move to the next screen.

Screen 7: Time Zone

The console is pre-programmed with a combination of US time zones and the names of major cities representing time zones around the world. You can also configure your time zone using the Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) offset.

1.Press the + and — keys to cycle through time zones.

2.If your time zone is not shown, press 2ND then press the + and — keys to set your UTC offset.

3.Press DONE to select the time zone or UTC offset shown on the screen and move to the next screen.

Setup Mode

Screen 8: Daylight Saving Settings

In most of North America (except Saskatchewan, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Mexican State of Sonora); and Europe use the AUTO daylight saving setting. The console is preprogrammed to use the correct starting and stopping dates for daylight saving time in these areas, based on the time zone setting in screen 7.

Stations located outside North America and Europe, or in areas that do not observe daylight saving time should use the MANUAL setting.

Screen 8: Daylight Saving Settings

1.Press the + and — keys to choose Auto or Manual.

2.Press DONE to move to the next screen.

Screen 9: Daylight Saving Status

Use this screen to either verify the correct automatic daylight saving status or to set daylight saving manually.

Screen 9: Daylight Saving Status

1.If Daylight Saving setting is MANUAL, you will have to set the time correctly when it changes. However, to maintain accurate calculations, you also need to use the + and — keys to turn daylight saving time on or off on the appropriate days of the year. If you have an AUTO daylight saving setting, the console displays the appropriate setting based on the current time and date.

2.Press DONE to move to the next screen.

Screen 10: Elevation

Meteorologists standardize barometric pressure data to sea level so that surface readings are comparable, whether they’re taken on a mountainside or by the ocean. To make this same standardization and ensure consistent readings, enter your elevation in this screen.