Davis vantage pro2 инструкция на русском

Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации DAVIS Vantage Pro2. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции DAVIS Vantage Pro2 или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

Слово происходит от латинского «instructio», тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции DAVIS Vantage Pro2 можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций DAVIS Vantage Pro2, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции DAVIS Vantage Pro2 должна находится:
— информация относительно технических данных устройства DAVIS Vantage Pro2
— название производителя и год производства оборудования DAVIS Vantage Pro2
— правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием DAVIS Vantage Pro2
— знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам

Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск DAVIS Vantage Pro2 это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок DAVIS Vantage Pro2 и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта DAVIS, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания DAVIS Vantage Pro2, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

Почему стоит читать инструкции?

Содержание руководства

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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…

• Page 2: Weather Ticker

  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 …………….

• Page 4: Welcome To Vantage Pro2 Tm

  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.

• Page 34: Graph Mode

  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.

• Page 35: Viewing Graphs

  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…

• Page 54: Appendix C

  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.

• Page 1: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  V antage P r o2 W eather En v o y Manual ™ F or V antage Pro2 & V antage P ro2 Plus W eather Stations ™™ Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Av enue, Hayward , CA 94545 • 510-732-9229 • www.da visnet.com[…]

• Page 2: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Weather Envoy for V antage Pro2 Manual Rev . B, April 10, 2006 Document Part Number: 07395.281 For V antage Pro2 Weather Envoys # 6316 & 6316C V antage Pro ® and V antage Pro2 ™ are trade marks of Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA. © Davis Instruments Corp. 2006. All rights reserved. Information in this document subject to change w ithou[…]

• Page 3: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  1 W elcome to th e W eather Envo y! W elcome to Davis In struments’ W eather Envoy ® . The W eather Envoy provides a new and exciting way of getting weather data from your V antage Pro2 ™ weather sta- tion and into your Windows (95 or later) or Macintosh (OS X) computer . The W eather Envoy ® includes the data col- lection and logging functio[…]

• Page 4: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Hardware Installation 2 • S tandard 4-Conductor 40 ‘ Extension Cable (# 787 6-040) (For Serial connections only) — For more flexibility in the placem ent of your W eather Envoy , add one 40 ‘ (12 m) extension cable to extend the distance between your station and the computer . (48 ‘ (14.4 m) maximum) Hardware Inst allation The W ea[…]

• Page 5: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Install the Data Logger 3 CAUTION: Plugging or unplugging the data logger while power is applie d to the Envoy can lock up or damage the logger . The WeatherLink data logger must be installed before you install the batteries. 1. Remove the three screws from the back of the Envoy case 2. Separate the case halves to expose the data logger connector .[…]

• Page 6: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Install the Batteries 4 3. Carefully insert the data logger (Ser ial or USB) i nto the connector slot, making sure to push data logger firmly in place. 4. Rejoin the case halves, making sure the data logger cable passes th rough the cable channel. 5. Fasten using the t hree screws you previously removed. Inst all the Batteries 1. Find the battery c[…]

• Page 7: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Mount Your Weather Envoy 5 Optional: Connecting AC Power The operating battery power for a cable d W eather Envoy is appro ximately 10 days. For a wireless W eather Envoy , the battery power is approximately 5 months. The W eather Envoy is supplied with an option AC power adapter that can be installed as an optional power source. Note: If installin[…]

• Page 8: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Mount Your Weather Envoy 6 Envoy Location Y ou should place the Envoy in a locatio n where it easily accessible and can be easily connected to a computer . For more accurate readings, follow these sug- gestions: • A voi d placing the Envoy in direct sunlight. This may cause erroneo us inside temperature and humid ity readings and may damage the u[…]

• Page 9: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Local Computer Installation 7 The screws should be 3.2 5 » (82.5 mm) apart and lined up vertically . 3. Drill the marked locations with a 3/32 » or 7/64 » (2.2 to 2.7 mm) drill bit. 4. Drive the two #6 x 1 » (3.5 mm x 25 mm) pan head self-threading screws into the wall. 5. Leave at least a 1/8 ‘&apos[…]

• Page 10: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Local Computer Installation 8 V antage Pro and V antage Pro2 consoles. See the W e atherLink Get ting S tarted Guide for complete instructions on connecting the data logger to your com- puter . Also, see W eatherLink Online Help for additional setup instru ctio ns. USB Connection Complete the local USB connection by using the instructions b elow: 1[…]

• Page 11: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Remote Computer Installation 9 attempt to use more than 4 0′ of extension cable, or the data logger may hav e difficulty communicating with the computer . Note: The data logger does not require a cons tant connection with a computer to continue logging and storing data. Although the data logger should remain conne cted to the Envoy at all time[…]

• Page 12: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Remote Modem Connection Notes 10 Note: Before installing the Envoy and modem at a remote location, test the data logger and connection first using a direct connection like that shown in the section above. Remote Modem Connection Hardware Requirement s The following additional hardware is required for a phone modem co nnection. • One internal or e[…]

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  Installing the Software 11 By default, W eatherLink hang s up the connection to the modem after one minute without any communicat ion with the station. Use the Communica- tions Port dialog box in th e Setup menu of W eath erLin k to change this default value. (See the W eatherLink help files for more infor m ation.) Note: W eath erLink will not han[…]

• Page 14: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Running the Software 12 Macint osh Computer 1. Place the Install Disk in your CD ROM drive. 2. Copy “install.sit” fro m the CD to y our desktop and o pen it. 3. The instal lation softwar e will automatically extract itself. 4. Run “install”. 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the install atio n. Running the Sof tware T o ru n the s[…]

• Page 15: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Running the Software 13 Communication Port Settings W eatherLink con tains a dialo g box for lo cat ing the communications port (either USB or serial) that the data logger and W eather Envoy are connected to. Use the Communications Port dialog box to select the communications port that is used to co mmunicate with the En voy . 1. Select Communicati[…]

• Page 16: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Running the Software 14 Note: The only way to clear an alarm in the Weather Envoy is to modify the threshold in the Alarm Setup screen to a value that would no t cau se an alarm, or to delete the va lue altogether . 1. Select Set Alarms from the Setup menu or press Ctrl-A. The Set S tation Alarms dialog box displays. Enter the following information[…]

• Page 17: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Running the Software 15 Low alarms work the same way . For exam ple, if the wi nd chill threshold is set for 30 ºF , the alarm begins sounding when the temperature drops to 30.0 º and will continue until the temp er ature again rises above 30.0º. If you’re on battery power , th e alarm will sou nd for two minutes only . If you’re using the A[…]

• Page 18: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Running the Software 16 The Auto Down load dialog box ap pears. The st ations which appear in the Auto Download List will be downlo a ded auto matically . 2. T o add a st ation to the Auto Download List , do uble-click on the station name or select the station from the S tation Names list and click Add . The station name moves to the Auto Download […]

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  Weather Data Measured & Calculated 17 The Download At dialog box appears. 5. Enter the following informat ion: • Download Times — Select the hour(s) at which the software should automati- cally download information from this st ation by clicking on the desired hour in the list. Y ou may se lect as many download hours as you want; the software[…]

• Page 20: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Weather Data Measured & Calculated 18 Wind The anemometer measures wi nd speed and wind direction. T emperature The W eather Envoy uses the ISS temperat ure sensor to meas ure the outside air temperature. A second temperature sensor in the W eather Envoy measures the inside air temperature. Additio nal tem p erature sensors (available only with[…]

• Page 21: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Weather Data Measured & Calculated 19 on our perception of the tem perature.The THSW Ind ex requires a solar radia- tion s ensor . Humidity Humidity itself simply refers t o the amount of water va por in the air . However , the amount of water vapor that the air can contain varies with air temperature and pressure. Relative humidity takes in to[…]

• Page 22: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Weather Data Measured & Calculated 20 units (inches or millimeters) at the time it is displayed. Convertin g at displ ay time reduces possible com poun ded rounding errors over time. Four separate variables track rain tota ls: “rain storm”, “daily rain”, “monthly rain”, and “yearly rain”. Rain rate cal culations are based on the[…]

• Page 23: DAVIS Vantage Pro2

  Weather Data Measured & Calculated 21 UV (Ultra V iolet) Radiation Note: Requires optional UV sensor (#6490) , included on V antage Pro Plus weather sta- tions. Energy from the sun reaches the earth as visible, infrared, an d ultraviolet (UV) rays. Exposure to UV rays can cause num erous health problem s, such as sun- burn, skin cancer , skin a[…]

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  Weather Data Measured & Calculated 22 T . B. Fitzp atrick of the Harvard Medica l School dev eloped a categorization of skin types 1 thro ugh 6 which were ad opted by Environment Canada. These skin types are detailed in T able 3b below . Note: More about the Fitzpatrick Skin T ypes is available in: Fitzpatrick TB. Editorial: the validity and pr[…]

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  Weather Data Measured & Calculated 23 W eather Envoy can also display UV Inde x, an intensity measurement first defined by Environment Canada and since been adopted by the W orld Meteo- rological Organization. UV Index assigns a number between 0 and 16 to the current UV intens ity . Th e US EP A categorizes the Index values as shown below . The[…]

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  General 24 returned through evaporation (from w et vegetation surfaces and the stoma of leaves) with the amount of water vapor returned thro ugh transpiration (exhal- ing of moisture t hrough plant skin) to arrive at a tot al. Effectively , ET is the opposite of rainfall, and it is expressed in the same units of measure (Inches, millimeters). The W[…]

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  Communications (Wireless Models Only) 25 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AA-cells Battery Life, Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 4 months Battery Life, Cabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 1 mo nth Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modular RJ-11 Cable Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]

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  Troubleshooting Guide 26 Sea-Level Re duction Eq uation . . United Sta t es Method emplo yed prior to u se of current «R Factor» method Equation Sour ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smithsonian Mete orological Table s Equation Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . ±0.01″ Hg (±0.3 mm Hg, ±0.3 hPa/ mb) Elevation Ac curacy Required . . . . ±1[…]

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  Troubleshooting Guide 27 Communications Problems ? Why can’t the W eatherLink software co mmunicate with the data logger and station? If you are having trouble establishing comm uni cation between W eather- Link and the W eather Envoy , start by checking the weat her station ‘s own diagnostics. Remove all power to th e W eather Envoy and […]

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  Finding the Correct Serial Port 28 Finding the Correct Serial Port The software includes a procedure for locati ng th e serial port to wh ich your station is connected or determining wheth e r that serial port is working. Usin g the Loopback command (as opposed to T est) will help you find the correct port and determine whether the serial port or t[…]

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  Program Problems 29 The software automati cally selects the correct COM port for you in the Communications Port dialog box. If it cannot find the l oopback connector at any COM port, your serial port may not be worki ng. Consult your com- puter documentation for help. Modem Initialization S tring The software automatical ly enters the following mod[…]

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  Contacting Davis Technical Support 30 ? W eatherLink says “No new data to down load” but I know there’ s data there. What can I do? W eather Envoy is smart enough to send onl y data it hasn’t already sent to the computer . So, when you initiate a new download, the program will retrieve the first record after the la st record shown in the W […]

Vantage Pro 2 — это качественная метеостанция, которая позволяет получать точные данные о погодных условиях в реальном времени. Она предназначена для использования как дома, так и в коммерческих целях. Однако, чтобы получить максимальную отдачу от этого устройства, необходимо правильно его настроить. В этой статье мы разберемся, как правильно установить и настроить Vantage Pro 2 шаг за шагом.

Прежде чем приступить к настройке, убедитесь, что все компоненты метеостанции Vantage Pro 2 установлены и подключены правильно. В комплекте должны быть прибор управления, датчики температуры и влажности, а также датчик осадков. Установите все компоненты на открытом месте, где они будут не подвержены прямому солнечному свету и воздействию экстремальных погодных условий.

После установки компонентов метеостанции Vantage Pro 2 переходите к настройке. Сначала убедитесь, что батарейки в устройстве управления заряжены. Вставьте батареи в соответствующие отсеки и проверьте, что они правильно установлены. Затем установите часы и дату на устройстве управления, следуя инструкциям в руководстве.

После установки времени и даты вам необходимо настроить соединение между устройством управления и датчиками. Настройку можно выполнить с помощью беспроводного соединения или с помощью проводов, в зависимости от ваших предпочтений и рекомендаций производителя. Следуйте инструкциям, чтобы правильно настроить соединение и проверить его работоспособность.

Правильная настройка метеостанции Vantage Pro 2 позволит вам получать актуальные данные о погоде и использовать их в своих нуждах. Удостоверьтесь, что все компоненты установлены и подключены правильно, а также выполнены необходимые настройки соединения. Следуя этим шагам, вы получите максимальную отдачу от вашей Vantage Pro 2.

Шаги по настройке Vantage Pro 2

Шаг 1: Разместите консоль Vantage Pro 2 в удобном месте, где она будет получать данные от сенсоров.

Шаг 2: Подключите внешнюю антенну и расположите ее на открытом пространстве для получения более точных данных.

Шаг 3: Подключите датчики к соответствующим портам на консоли Vantage Pro 2. Убедитесь, что все соединения надежные и кабели не повреждены.

Шаг 4: Включите питание для консоли Vantage Pro 2 и датчиков. Убедитесь, что все индикаторы питания загораются.

Шаг 5: Произведите первоначальную настройку консоли, следуя указаниям в прилагаемой инструкции.

Шаг 6: Установите время и дату на консоли Vantage Pro 2.

Шаг 7: Проверьте работоспособность датчиков, убедившись в том, что они правильно передают данные на консоль.

Шаг 8: Настройте консоль Vantage Pro 2 для отображения нужных показателей и единиц измерения.

Шаг 9: Проверьте качество связи между консолью и датчиками. При необходимости переместите датчики или антенну для улучшения сигнала.

Шаг 10: Ознакомьтесь с возможностями программного обеспечения для Vantage Pro 2 и настройте его согласно своим потребностям.

Распаковка и проверка комплектации

При получении Vantage Pro 2 вам необходимо следовать определенному порядку действий, чтобы убедиться, что все комплектующие на месте и не повреждены. Обратите внимание на следующие шаги:

Если вам было прислано какое-либо дополнительное оборудование или аксессуары, убедитесь, что они также находятся в комплекте. Если что-то отсутствует или повреждено, обратитесь к продавцу или производителю для получения замены или уточнения деталей.

Сборка метеостанции

Перед тем как приступить к настройке Vantage Pro 2, необходимо правильно собрать метеостанцию. Следуйте следующим шагам:

1. Распакуйте коробку и проверьте наличие всех компонентов. Убедитесь, что в коробке есть основная консоль, датчик температуры и влажности, датчик скорости и направления ветра, анемометр, держатель и другие аксессуары.

2. Установите датчик температуры и влажности. Присоедините датчик к подставке и разместите его на открытом месте, вдали от источников тепла и влаги. Убедитесь, что датчик находится на одном уровне с основной консолью.

3. Подключите датчик скорости и направления ветра. Присоедините датчик к основной консоли с помощью провода. При необходимости, установите дополнительные крепления для датчика на высоте, чтобы он был над поверхностью земли.

4. Установите анемометр. Соедините анемометр с датчиком скорости и направления ветра при помощи специального крепления. Убедитесь, что анемометр настроен в вертикальное положение и свободно вращается.

5. Подключите основную консоль. С помощью провода, подключите основную консоль к блоку питания, который в свою очередь подключается к электросети. Присоедините также все другие необходимые кабели и провода (например, кабель для подключения к компьютеру).

6. Выставьте дату и время. Следуя инструкции к основной консоли, выставьте текущую дату и время.

7. Проверьте работу метеостанции. Убедитесь, что все компоненты метеостанции правильно работают. Проверьте отображение информации на основной консоли и убедитесь, что данные с датчиков корректно передаются.

Правильная сборка метеостанции является важным шагом перед началом настройки. Она позволит обеспечить точные данные о погоде и эффективную работу метеостанции в целом. Следуйте инструкциям производителя при сборке и установке компонентов.