Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Updater User manual

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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Vantage Pro 2 Console Manual
Rev. C, November 17, 2004
Document Part Number: 07395.234
For Vantage Pro2 Consoles # 6312 & 6312C
And Vantage Pro2 Weather Stations # 6152, 6152C, 6153, 6162, 6163
Vantage Pro®and Vantage Pro2™are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA.
© Davis Instruments Corp. 2004. All rights reserved.
Information in this document subject to change without notice.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
encetoradioortelevisionreception,which can be determined by turning the equipmentonandoff,the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.
IC: 378810-6312
EC EMC Compliance
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC.
Vantage Pro2 Console Display Features
Display Features
1. Compass Rose
2. Graph & Hi/Low Mode Settings
3. Forecast Icons
4. Moon Phase Indicator
5. Time/Sunrise Time
6. Date/Sunset Date
7. 2ND Button Indicator
8. Barometric Trend Arrow
9. Graph Icon
10. Current Rain Icon
11. Station Number Indicator
12. Weather Ticker
13. Graph Field
14. Alarm Icon
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Vertical Scale: X10
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RAIN RATE
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MPH CHILL
TEMP OUT
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Vantage Pro2™........................................................... 1
Console Features........................................................................ 1
Vantage Pro Options.................................................................. 2
Installing the Console...................................................................... 4
Powering the Console................................................................ 4
Installing the AC Power Adapter............................................... 4
Installing Batteries..................................................................... 5
Connecting Cabled Stations....................................................... 5
Console Location....................................................................... 6
Using Your Weather Station............................................................ 9
Setup Mode................................................................................ 9
Current Weather Mode .............................................................. 20
Selecting Units of Measure........................................................ 21
Displaying the Forecast.............................................................. 27
Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & Sunset........................... 27
Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables ............................. 27
Highs and Lows Mode............................................................... 30
Alarm Mode............................................................................... 32
Graph Mode............................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting and Maintenance .................................................. 37
Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 37
Console Diagnostic Screens....................................................... 39
Console Maintenance................................................................. 42
One Year Limited Warranty ...................................................... 42
Weather Data................................................................................... 43
Specifications................................................................................... 49
Console ...................................................................................... 49
Wireless Communication Specifications................................... 49
Console Data Display Specifications......................................... 50
Weather Data Specifications...................................................... 51
Vantage Pro2 Console Icons...................................................... 53
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Chapter 1
Welcome to Vantage Pro2™
Welcome to your Vantage Pro2 Weather Station console. The console dis-
plays 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.
Wireless stations can also collect data from the optional Vantage Pro2 sen-
sors. See “Optional Sensors” on page 2.
The Vantage Pro2 Quick Reference Guide included with your station pro-
vides 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 com-
mand 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 second-
ary function, press and release 2ND (on the front of the con-
sole, upper right corner) and then immediately press the key for that
function.
Note: After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays above the barometer reading on the
screen for three seconds. All secondary key functions are enabled during this time.
Keys resume normal operation after the icon disappears.
The up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, and right arrow naviga-
tion keys are used to select command options, adjust values,
and to provide additional functions when used in combination
with a command key.
WIND
CHILL
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ND
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Vantage Pro Options
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Console Modes
The console operates in five basic modes: Setup, Current Weather, Highs
and Lows, Alarm, and Graph. Each mode lets you to access a different set
of console functions or to display a different aspect of your weather data.
Vantage Pro Options
Optional Sensors
Vantage Pro2 stations are extremely flexible. Use the following optional
sensors and wireless stations to enhance the weather monitoring capabili-
ties of your Vantage Pro2. See our website for complete details:
www.davisnet.com.
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 sta-
tion directly to a computer, providing enhanced weather monitoring capa-
bilities and powerful internet features. The WeatherLink data logger fits
neatly on the console and stores weather data even when the computer is
turned off.
Optional Sensor and Stations Description
Wireless Weather Envoy (#6316) Performs much of the same functions as a Vantage Pro2
console, but without a display. Use Envoy to interface your
wireless station to a computer when you’d rather place the
console in another location for viewing weather conditions
Anemometer Transmitter Kit
(#6332) Provides more flexible anemometer placement for wireless stations.
Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/
Temperature Station (#6345) Measures and transmits leaf wetness, soil moisture and temperature data. For use with GLOBE.
Wireless Temperature Station
(#6372) Measures and transmits temperature data.
Wireless Temperature/Humidity
Station (#6382) Measures and transmits air temperature and humidity data.
Solar Radiation Sensor (# 6452) Measures solar radiation. Required for calculating evapotranspiration (ET). Available for cabled and wireless
stations. Requires Sensor Mounting Shelf (#6672).
Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Sensor
(#6490) MeasuresUVradiation. Requiredforcalculatingthe UVdose.
Available for Cabled and Wireless stations. Requires Sensor
Mounting Shelf (#6672).
WeatherLink Option Description
WeatherLink for Windows, USB
connection (#6150USB) IncludesWeatherLinksoftwareandUSBdatalogger.Allows you to save and view your weather data on your PC.
WeatherLink for Windows, serial
connection (6150SER) Includes WeatherLink software and serial data logger. Allows you to save and view your weather data on your PC.
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Optional Accessories
The following accessories are available from your dealer or may be
ordered directly from Davis Instruments.
Sensor Mounting Shelf (#6672)
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.
Car/Boat/RV Lighter Cord (#6604)
Allows the Vantage Pro2 console and ISS to draw power from a standard
car cigarette lighter is the ISS is connected to the console using a cable.
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)
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
console using the extension cable provided by Davis Instruments. Maxi-
mum 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)
Davis Baseball Cap (#PR725)
100% cotton twill cap is two-toned with a washed khaki crown, dark blue
brim, and embroidered Davis logo. Self-fabric closure with brass buckle.
One size fits all.
WeatherLink for Macintosh OS X,
USB connection (#6520C) IncludesWeatherLinksoftwareandUSBdatalogger.Allows you to saveand view your weather data on your Mac.
WeatherLink for APRS, Windows
version, with streaming data
logger, serial connection (#6540)
Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data
logger. Allows real-time display of current weather
conditionsforusewithAPRS(AutomaticPositionReporting
System), for HAM radio users.
WeatherLink for Emergency
Response teams, Windows
version, with streaming data
logger, serial connection (#6550)
Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data
logger. Allows real-time display of current weather
conditions for use by Emergency Response teams.
WeatherLink for Irrigation Control,
Windows version, with streaming
data logger, serial connection
(#6560)
Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data
logger. Allows intelligent and efficient control of popular
automated irrigation systems using weather data.
WeatherLink Option Description
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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 or optional
Car/Boat/RV Lighter Cord for the main power supply. The console batter-
ies 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.
Note: When using an AC Power adapter, be sure to use the power adapter supplied with
your Vantage Pro2 Console. Your console may be damaged by connecting the
wrong power adapter. The console does not recharge the batteries. Because of this,
and because NiCad batteries do not power the console as long as alkaline batteries,
use alkaline batteries in the console.
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
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3. Insert the power adapter plug into the console power jack, then plug the
other end of the adapter into an appropriate power outlet.
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 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) termi-
nal 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
Battery
Battery
Battery
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2. Ensure that the ISS cable is not twisted through the access port.
Note: The ISS must be assembled and connected to the console so that it is receiving
power before the console connection can be tested.
Once the console and ISS are both powered up, cable connection should be
tested and established.
Once the console is powered, it automatically enters Setup Mode. You can
step through the Setup Mode options, or exit the Setup Mode to test the
connection and sensor readings in Current Weather Mode. See “Setup
Mode” on page 9 for Setup Mode options. See “Current Weather Mode” on
page 20 for viewing and verifying current weather data coming from the
cabled console.
To verify that the console is receiving data from the ISS through the con-
sole connection, see “Cabled ISS Assembly” in the Integrated Sensor Suite
Installation Manual.
Console Location
You should place the console in a location where the keyboard is easily
accessible and the display is easy to read. For more accurate readings, fol-
low these suggestions.
• Avoid placing the console in direct sunlight. This may cause erroneous
inside temperature and humidity readings and may damage to 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).
To ISS
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• Avoid positioning a wireless console near large metallic surfaces such
as refrigerators.
Table & Shelf Placement
The console kickstand can be set to three different angles allowing five dif-
ferent 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. Lean the kickstand out by pulling on its
top edge
You’ll see the indentation for your fin-
ger 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 cof-
fee 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.
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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.
This is a representation for the mounting hole positions. This template is not true to size.
If installing a standard 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 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 screw
heads
Drill two 3/32" or 7/64" (2.4 to 2.8mm) holes
8" (203mm) apart for the #6 x 1" mounting screws.
8" (203mm)
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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 envi-
ronmental conditions as well as a forecast of future conditions. The key-
board 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 con-
trol how the station operates. Setup Mode consists of 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 wire-
less), or if the console has a WeatherLink connection already established.
See the WeatherLink Getting Started Guide for more information on con-
necting your console to your computer.
Setup Mode Commands
Setup Mode displays when the console is first powered up. 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 down arrow (-) at the
same time.
Note: The console automatically enters Setup Mode when first powered.
• Press DONE to move to the next screen in the Setup Mode.
• Press BAR to display the previous screen in the Setup Mode.
Mode Description
Setup Use Setup Mode to enter the time, date, and other information required to
calculate and display weather data.
Current Weather Use Current Weather Mode to read the current weather information, change
measurement units, and to set, clear or calibrate weather readings.
High/Low High/Low Mode displays the daily, monthly or yearly high and low readings.
Alarm Alarm Mode allows you to set, clear, and review alarm settings.
Graph GraphModedisplaysyourweatherdatausingover100differentkindsofgraphs.
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• Exit Setup Mode by pressing and holding DONE until the Current
Weather screen displays.
Screen 1: Active Transmitters
Screen 1 displays the message “Receiving from...” and shows the transmit-
ters 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 set-
tings and you are receiving the signal, the screen displays “Receiving from
station No. 1”. Any optional stations that have been installed should also
display.
Screen 1: Active Transmitters
Note: An ISS or optional station must be powered for the console to recognize it. Refer to
the Integrated Sensor Suite Installation manual or optional station installation instruc-
tions for more information.
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 also a limit on the number of certain types of transmitters. The
table below lists the maximum number for each type of transmitter:
Maximum Number of Transmitters
Note: Listening to more than one transmitter may reduce battery life significantly.
ST A TIO N N O. 1 4
Transmitter Type Maximum Number
Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) 1
Anemometer Transmitter Kit 1
Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station 2
Temperature Station 8
Temperature/Humidity Station 8
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Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs — Wireless Only
If you have a cabled station, press DONE and see “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 setting works fine for
most installations. The default transmitter ID setting is “1” (ISS).
Screen 2: Transmitter ID configuration
If you have a cabled station, or if you have a wireless station and are
using the default transmitter ID setting, press DONE to move to the next
screen.
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 Sta-
tion that uses transmitter ID 1 for the ISS.
3. Press the right and left arrows 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 up or down arrows 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
number. 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
Press DONE and go to “Screen 4: Time & Date” on page 12 if you have a
cabled station.
The console can take data it receives from the ISS and transmit it to other
Vantage Pro2 consoles using the retransmit feature. By toggling the feature
1
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on, the console becomes another transmitter that requires its own unique
ID to transmit the data received from the ISS.
Screen 3: Retransmit
1. Press the up or down arrow 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 right arrow
changes the transmitter ID used for retransmit.
2. Use the right arrow 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 console you have selected to retransmit should be configured to receive the
transmitter ID you selected. See “Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs — Wireless
Only” on page 11 for more information.
Screen 4: Time & Date
The very first time you power-up the console, the time and date are set to
12:00AM January 1st, 2004. Be sure to enter the correct date and local
time.
Screen 4: Time & Date
2
am
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To change the time and date:
1. Press the right and left arrows 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 up and down arrows to adjust the value up
or down.
To choose a 12-hour or 24-hour clock, first select either the hour or
minute setting, then press 2ND and immediately press UNITS. This tog-
gles the clock setting between the two clock types.
To choose between a MM/DD or DD.MM 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: Latitude
The console uses latitude along with longitude to determine your location,
allowing it to adjust the forecast and calculate the times for sunset and sun-
rise.
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. Many atlases and maps include latitude and longitude lines. You
can also talk to the reference department of your local library, call your
local airport, or search on the Internet. The more accurate you are, the bet-
ter; however, a reasonable estimate will work, too.
1. Press the right and left arrows to move between fields.
2. Press the up and down arrows to change the settings up or down.
3. To select the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, press 2ND and then
UNITS.
4. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
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Screen 6: Longitude
The console uses longitude along with latitude to determine your location,
allowing it to adjust the forecast and calculate the times for sunset and sun-
rise. See Screen 5: Latitude for information on determining your latitude.
Screen 6: Longitude
• Longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, an
imaginary line running north and south through Greenwich, England.
• Longitude is used with latitude to identify your position on earth.
1. Press the right and left arrows to move between fields.
2. Press the up and down arrows 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.
Screen 7: Time Zone
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Note: UTC offset measures the difference between the time in any time zone and a stan-
dard time, set by convention as the time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich,
England. Hayward, California, the home of Davis Instruments, observes Pacific Stan-
dard Time. The UTC offset for Pacific Standard 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. When daylight savings time is observed, an hour is
added to the offset time automatically. Use this function in correlation with Screen 8.
1. Press the up and down arrows to cycle through time zones.
2. If your time zone is not shown, press 2ND then press the up and down
arrows 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.
Screen 8: Daylight Savings Settings
In most of North America, including Mexico (excepting Saskatchewan,
most of Eastern Indiana, Arizona, and Hawaii), as well as in Australia
(excepting Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland) and in
Europe use the AUTO Daylight Savings setting. The console is pre-pro-
grammed to use the correct starting and stopping dates for Daylight Sav-
ings Time in these areas, based on the time zone setting in screen 7.
Weather stations located outside of North America, Europe, and Australia
or in areas that do not observe daylight savings time should use the MAN-
UAL setting.
Screen 8: Daylight Savings Settings
1. Press the up and down arrows to choose Auto or Manual.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
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Screen 9: Daylight Savings Status
Use this screen to either verify the correct automatic Daylight Savings sta-
tus or to set Daylight Savings manually.
Screen 9: Daylight Savings Status
1. Press the up and down arrows to turn Daylight Savings Time on or off
on the appropriate days of the year, if Day Savings setting is MANUAL.
If you have an AUTO Daylight Savings setting, the console display 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 accurate
readings, enter your elevation in this screen.
Screen 10: Elevation
Note: If you do not know your elevation, there are several ways to find out. Many atlases
and almanacs include elevation for cities and towns. You can also check with the ref-
erence department of your local library. The more accurate you are, the better; but a
reasonable estimate works too.
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1. Press the left and right arrows to move from one numeral in the
elevation to another.
2. Press the up and down arrows to adjust a numeral up or down.
3. To switch between feet and meters, press 2ND then press UNITS.
4. If you are below sea level, like in Death Valley or Palm Springs, first
enter the elevation as a positive number. Then, select the “0” immedi-
ately to the left of the left most non-zero digit (the second zero from the
left in 0026, for example, or the first zero from the left in 0207) and
press the up and down arrows to switch from a positive to negative ele-
vation.
Note: You can only set the elevation to negative after you have entered a non-zero digit
and when the zero in the position immediately to the left of the left-most non-zero
digit has been selected.
5. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 11: Wind Cup Size
Vantage Pro2 Stations come standard with large wind cups. Switch this set-
ting to small only if you have separately purchased and installed small
wind cups.
Note: Large wind cups are more sensitive to low wind speeds and are the best choice for
most users. Small wind cups are less sensitive at low wind speeds but can measure
much higher wind speeds. Install small wind cups if you wish to measure winds over
150 m.p.h. (242 km/h), (Category 5 hurricane). Maximum speed sensitivity
decreases with age of the wind cups.
Screen 11: Wind Cup Size
1. Press the up and down arrows to switch between large and small wind
cups.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
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