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Weather Station Process
Installation Process
1. Once a site is approved a site visit is scheduled to install the Weather Station (Sensor), Data Unit
(Console) and train the farmer(s) in its use and maintenance.
2. The site is assessed to determine the most appropriate location for the Sensor and Console in
conjunction with the farmer and using a design matrix.
3. The Sensor and Console are installed per manufacturer’s specifications.
4. The system is tested.
5. The farmer(s) is trained on the maintenance and use of the system.
Power Source
• The Sensor is powered directly with solar panels during the day and charges the super capacitor for
night operation. Lithium batteries provide backup power on cloudy days.
• The Console is powered by an AC adaptor with three C-size batteries for backup power during power
outages. It may also be run full-time using three C-size batteries.
Data Transmission
• Data from the Sensor is wirelessly transmitted to the Console every 2.5 seconds.
• The Console can be connected directly to a computer via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly via WiFi or
Bluetooth. Sites without computers can utilize a Data Logger that connects directly to the Console
and acts as an external hard drive. Note, the Data Logger uses power from the Console.
• Sites with internet access can upload the data to the WeatherLink Cloud (subscription required:
$8.95/mo) to be securely shared offsite.
• Sites without internet will have to download data to hard storage to then be transmitted directly to
CFC.
System Maintenance
A. Sensor
• Routine cleaning, monitoring for damage and basic systems check.
B. Console
• Routine checks for data reception from Sensor and transmission to data storage.
C. Data Collection
• Routine checks for data storage based on data collection intervals.
• Routine checks for system updates.
• Data transmission to CFC based on site specific conditions as outlined in Data Transmission
above.
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Weather Stations | Vantage Pro2
The ultimate in versatility and options
All Vantage Pro2 stations include a console and a versatile Sensor Suite (pictured
below) that combines our rain collector, temperature and humidity sensors, and
anemometer into one package. You can customize your Vantage Pro2 by adding
extra consoles or the Sensor Transmitter options shown on page 31. Vantage
Pro2 weather stations are available in both wireless and cabled versions. Vantage
Pro2 Plus includes UV and Solar Radiation sensors; however, all stations can be
Pair with a data collection product
customized with either. (pages 14-17) to access data anywhere,
anytime, and on any device with the
Vantage Pro2 stations: From $625
WeatherLink Cloud.
(See pages 10-11 for models and prices.) PATENTED
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1. ANEMOMETER 2. RAIN COLLECTOR plate construction for 6. SOLAR PANEL
Includes both wind The AeroCone Rain maximum airflow. Powers the wireless
speed and wind direction Collector meets station during the
sensors. Rugged the collection area 4. 24-HOUR, day and charges the
components stand up to guidelines of the FAN-ASPIRATED supercapacitor for night
hurricane-force winds, yet World Meteorological RADIATION SHIELD operation. Lithium battery
are sensitive to the lightest Organization. Reads Models with 24-Hour provides backup on
breeze. Wind tunnel- rainfall amounts in Fan-Aspirated Radiation cloudy days. (Solar panel
tested to 200 mph 0.01" increments. Metric Shields include additional is not included
(320 km/h). versions measure in radiation shield plates with cabled version.) measures are
0,2 mm increments. and a second solar programmable
Anemometer can be Includes improved debris panel to power the 7. WEATHER- to meet your
installed separately screen and spikes to motor-driven fan. RESISTANT SHELTER specific needs.
using 40 ft. (12 m) keep birds from landing. Provides protection Sensors can be
cable (included). 5. TEMPERATURE & against the elements added separately
3. PASSIVE HUMIDITY SENSORS for the Sensor Suite’s to the Vantage Pro2.
Optional Sensor
RADIATION SHIELD Located inside the electronic components.
Transmitter allows you to
The most effective radiation shield, which 9. OPTIONAL
mount the anemometer 8. SOLAR RADIATION
passive shelter protects the sensors from MOUNTING POLE 8
even further from the
available. Protects your solar radiation and other AND UV SENSORS One of several
rain collector and the
Temperature/Humidity sources of radiated and (VANTAGE PRO2 PLUS) installation options.
rest of the Sensor Suite.
Sensor from solar reflected heat. Includes sensors to For more, including
radiation and other track solar radiation, our mounting tripod,
sources of radiated and evapotranspiration and see page 12. 6
reflected heat. Multi- UV indices. Time 2
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6152 Wireless Vantage Pro2. Includes built-in bubble level for accurate
installation. The aluminum-plated tipping bucket in our rain collector is self-
emptying, corrosion-resistant, and laser-calibrated for exceptional accuracy.
Pictured: 6163 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus
See page 41-42 for installation diagrams. with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield
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Weather Stations | Installing Your Weather Station
Installing your weather station
Davis weather stations give you accurate data wherever they are installed. Whether you want to know the temperature on
your back deck, are concerned about the wind speed in your garden, or want to report your data to NOAA, Davis weather
stations can be installed to perfectly suit your needs.
Mounting Tripod
This galvanized steel tripod with tilting brackets
makes for an easy installation anywhere, even on
a roof or uneven surface. Perfect for mounting any
Sensor Suite, Vantage Connect or EnviroMonitor
Gateway/Node. Poles measure 36.38" (0,92 m)
long. Assemble the two together to make a single
69.75" (1,77 m) pole. Outside diameter is 1.31"
(33 mm). For ground installation use 7716A,
which includes three 18" (0,46 m) lag bolts.
7716 Mounting Tripod $110
7716A Mounting Tripod
with 18" (0,46 m) lag bolts $130
Vantage Pro2 on Mounting Tripod
Mounting Pole Kit
Ideal for mounting a Vantage Sensor Suite, Vantage Connect,
or EnviroMonitor Gateway/Node to a preexisting structure
such as a deck, fence post, or roof eaves. Includes two
galvanized steel poles, connector and mounting hardware.
Poles measure 19.5" (0,50 m) and 21" (0,53 m) long.
Assemble the two together to
make a single 37.5" (0,95 m)
pole. Outside diameter is 1.31"
(33 mm). Includes mounting
hardware.
7717 Mounting Pole Kit $35
Vantage Vue on Mounting Pole
Installation Guidelines
Mount your Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro2 Sensor Suite:
• 5-7 feet (1,5-2,1 m) above the surface (ground • At least 2 feet (0,6 m) above the average maximum
or roof). yearly snow depth.
• Over a flat area that is gently sloping, regularly mowed, • So that the anemometer is not blocked by surrounding
or naturally landscaped, with good drainage. obstructions such as trees or buildings.
• Away from heat radiators, such as asphalt or air • The Vantage Pro2 anemometer can be extended from
conditioning units. the station with the 40 ft. (12 m) included cable, or by
• Where you can access the rain collector for combining with a Sensor Transmitter.
maintenance. (See page 31 for options.)
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Weather Stations | Vantage Pro2
Vantage Pro2™: Professional and rugged Features:
• Up to 10x faster updates than the
Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Pro2 Plus offer the professional weather observer or serious competition. (Every 2.5 seconds.)
weather enthusiast robust performance with a wide range of options and sensors.
You’ll get your own local forecast, highs/lows, totals or averages, and graphs for • Wireless transmission 3x farther
virtually all weather variables over the past 24 days, months, or years—all on the than the competition. (1,000 ft./
console. Vantage Pro2 uses frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum radio to transmit and 300 m from station to console.)
receive data up to 1,000 ft. (300 m) line-of-sight. Vantage Pro2 is also an excellent • UV/solar radiation and
choice for emergency professionals, farmers, educators, researchers, municipalities, evapotranspiration updates.
and others, to monitor wind and moisture conditions, irrigation requirements, and (Included with Vantage Pro2 Plus,
potential flooding. optional for Vantage Pro2.)
• Large, backlit 3.5" × 6"
(9 × 15 cm) LCD screen.
1. CURRENT & 6. RETRANSMITS 9. SOLAR RADIATION 11. VARIABLE 13. STATUS INDICATOR 16. GRAPHS
HISTORICAL DATA Main console can Included on Vantage DISPLAY OPTIONS Blinks to let you know Graphs the last 24
View current data or retransmit to additional Pro2 Plus. View View inside or additional that data packets are hours, days, or months
highs and lows for up consoles up to 1,000 ft. solar radiation, highs temperatures, humidity, being received. of readings; or highs
to 24 days, months, (300 m). for the day, month, soil moisture, UV index, and lows. View over
or years. and year, as well as leaf wetness, wind chill, 14. CONTROL KEYS 80 graphs, including
7. BAROMETER evapotranspiration and dew point, and two Use arrow keys to scroll additional analyses
2. FORECAST Five-position trend Temp/Hum/Sun/Wind different heat indices. through data on the of temperature, rain,
Icons let you know what arrow shows whether (THSW) index. Set (Additional sensors graph or view highs rain rate, wind, and
to expect: sun, partly barometric pressure is alarms for high readings. or stations may be and lows over time. barometric pressure.
cloudy, rain, or snow. 12- rising, falling, or steady. required.) "Plus" and "minus" keys
hour icon forecast plus 10. UV simplify data toggling. Vertical scale changes
24–48 hour ticker-tape 8. FIXED DISPLAY Included on Vantage Pro2 12. RAIN depending on what you
forecast at the bottom Fixed display area shows Plus. View current UV Umbrella icon appears 15. TICKER- are graphing.
of the console screen. the outside temperature, index, UV index for the when it is currently TAPE DISPLAY
humidity, and barometric day; the daily, monthly, Provides expanded 5 17. ALARMS
raining. View last 24
3. MOON PHASE pressure at all times. and yearly highs; or forecast details as Set more than 70 alarms
storm totals with start
Track the eight phases change scale to see UV in well as additional for multiple functions
and end dates. View
of the moon. current, hourly, and daily information on simultaneously.
daily, monthly, or yearly
MEDs. Set alarm to warn rainfall and rain rate. current conditions. 6
4. TIME & DATE 18. WIND
of high UV dose/index. Displays more
View the current time Compass rose with 16
than 100 different
and date, time of points shows current and
messages.
sunrise/sunset, time dominant wind direction.
and date of highs/lows, Inside the compass rose,
and time and date of a 1 2 3 4 view wind direction to 1°
graphed data point. resolution, or view wind
speed.
5. WIRELESS 7
Frequency-hopping,
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spread-spectrum radio 8
provides three times the 17 9
transmission distance
of the competition, 10
improved reception 16
through multiple walls, 11
and greater immunity 15 12
from RF interference.
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