Davis Instruments Leaf Wetness Sensor Instruction Manual

Product # 6420
Leaf Wetness Sensor
FOR THE VANTAGE PRO WIRELESS LEAF & SOIL MOISTURE/TEMPERATURE STATION
ADDENDUM
Use this Addendum in conjunction with the “Leaf Wetness Sensor Standard
and Industrial Installation Manual” (#7846 and #7848).
• The leaf wetness sensor (#6420) connects to the Wireless Leaf & Soil Mois-
ture/Temperature Station (#6343).
• Please refer to the “Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station Installation
Manual” for instructions on how to test and use the leaf wetness sensor.
Connecting Leaf Wetness Sensors
1. Run the sensor cables up through the grommets on the bottom of the station
housing.
2. Insert the sensor cable modular plug into the Leaf 1 or Leaf 2 modular con-
nector.
Finishing the Sensor Connections
1. Secure sensor cables to the cable
tie mounts located next to the
grommets.
Grommets
Connecting Leaf Wetness Sensor
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Leaf Wetness Sensor Cables Run
Through Grommets
Cable Tie
When tightening
cable tie, make sure
cables are on top of
cable tie mount.
Cable Tie
Mount
Securing Sensor Cables in the Station

Product Number: 6420
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.110A
Leaf Wetness Sensor
Rev A Manual (8 May 2002)
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC.
The term "IC:" before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical
specifications were met.
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2. To prevent fraying or cutting of cables,
secure them so they will not whip about in
the wind. Secure a cable to a metal pole by
wrapping electrical tape around them both.
Make sure cables are secure by placing
clips or ties approximately every 3 – 5' (1 –
1.6 m)
Note: Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure cables. Metal staples —
especially when installed with a staple gun — have a tendency to cut the cables.
Contacting Davis Technical Support
If you have questions about your leaf wetness sensor, or encounter problems
installing or operating the station, please contact Davis Technical Support.
Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.
[phone] – Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
[e-mail] – E-mail to Technical Support.
[phone] – For callers outside the USA or Canada.
[phone] – Fax.
www.davisnet.com – Copies of User Manuals are available on the “Support”
page. Watch for FAQs and other updates. Subscribe to the e-newsletter.
[e-mail] – General e-mail.
Cable Clip CableTie
Securing Cables with Clips and Tie
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