DAVIS 6151 User manual

Product#6151,6151C,6161,6161C
F
AN
-A
SPIRATED
R ADIATION S HIELD
For Vantage Pro
TM
or Vantage Pro Plus
TM
A
DDENDUM TO THE
I
NTEGRATED
S
ENSOR
S
UITE
I
NSTALLATION
M
ANUAL
The Vantage Pro Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) with the Fan-Aspirated Radia-
tion Shield uses a combination of fan-aspiration and passive shielding to mini-
mize the effects of solar radiation-induced temperature error.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Addendum Overview
This addendum provides additional information specific to the installation and
use of the fan-aspirated radiation shield only, and is intended to be used in con-
junction with the “Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual.”
The table below shows the location of the information required to install and
maintain your Fan-Aspirated ISS.
S
ECTION
/P
ROCEDURE
F
AN
A
SPIRATED
A
DDENDUM
ISS I
NSTALLATION
M
ANUAL
Tools for Setup X
Preparing the Anemometer X
Disassembling the Radiation Shield X
Making Junction Board Connections X
Powering ISS and Testing Communications X
Powering and Testing the Fan X
Reassembling the Radiation Shield X
Preparing the Rain Collector X
Choosing a Site for the ISS X
Mounting the ISS X
Additional Mounting Options X
Fan-Aspirated ISS Options X
Fan-Aspirated ISS Maintenance X
Fan-Aspirated ISS Troubleshooting X
Fan-Aspirated ISS Specifications X

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Components
The Fan-Aspirated ISS includes these components:
Solar
Panel
(wireless
models
only)
Aspirated
Radiation Shield
Debris Screen
(place inside
rain collector cone
after installation)
Anemometer
Base
Anemometer
Arm
40 feet
(12.2 meter)
Anemometer
Cable
Anemometer
Vane
Drip Ring
Wind Cups
100 feet
(30 meter)
Standard 4-Conductor
Cable 110 Volt AC
Power Adapter
1.2 Volt Nicad
Batteries
3 Volt Lithium
Battery
#4 Self-Threading
Screws (2)
Battery Covers (2)
O-Rings (2)
Junction Board
Cover
#4 x 1/2" Screw
#4 Flat Washer
Cable Clamp
Additional Components for Wireless Models
Additional Components for Cabled Models

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The hardware shown here is provided for assembly and mounting:
Additional Components on Vantage Pro Plus
Vantage Pro Plus includes an ultravio-
let (UV) sensor and a solar radiation
sensor. These two sensors are mounted
next to the rain collector on your ISS.
Note: Please make every effort when handling your
ISS not to touch the small white diffusers on
top of the UV and solar radiation sensors. Oil
fromthe skin will reduce their sensitivity.Clean
the diffusers using ethyl alcohol on a soft cloth
(NOT rubbing alcohol). The solar radiation
sensor may also be cleaned with soap and
water.
Tools for Installation
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
Preparing the Anemometer
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
U-Bolts
Nut Plate .05"
Allen Wrench
1/4" x 3" Lag Screws
#4 x 1-1/8"
Machine Screw
#4 Tooth
Lock Washer
#4 Flat
Washer
#4-40
Hex Nut
UV and
Solar
Radiation
Sensors
Sensor
Mounting
Arms
Vantage Pro Plus ISS

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Preparing the ISS and Radiation Shield
The radiation shield must be partially disassembled in order to make necessary
cable connections, and to install batteries in the solar-powered wireless ISS.
The ISS sensors are connected by cables to the Sensor Interface Module (SIM),
located inside the radiation shield. The SIM contains electronics that measure
and store weather values for transmission to the console via cable or radio
waves. The radiation shield’s white plastic plates protect the SIM from sun and
other sources of radiated and reflected heat, and from precipitation.
The following tasks are performed while the radiation shield is disassembled:
✦
Check the rain, solar radiation, and UV cable connections to the SIM sensor
✦
Connect the anemometer sensor cable to the SIM
✦
Connect the console cable to the SIM (cabled versions only)
✦
Make power connections to the ISS
✦
Change the Davis Talk ID for wireless communication, if necessary
✦
Verify that your console is receiving and displaying data
✦
Power and test the fan
Opening the Radiation Shield
Open up the radiation shield by separating the top and bottom parts as shown
in the following illustrations.
1. Turn the rain collector side of the ISS upside down.
2. Remove the three wing nuts, lock washers and flat washers located on the
underside of the radiation shield.
Hold plates
while inverting
Inverting the ISS

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3. Turn the ISS right-side up with the rain collector on top.
4. Hold onto the rain collector and lift off the top part of the ISS, exposing the
fan plate on the bottom section of the radiation shield.
Verifying Sensor Connections:
1. Locate the SIM inside the upper section of the radiation shield.
#8 Wing Nuts
#8 Lock Washers
#8 Flat Washers
Fan Plate
Junction Board
Removing the Wing Nuts
Separating the Radiation Shield
Sensor Interface Cable
Solar Power Cable
(wireless models only)
Sensor Interface Module (SIM)
Sensor Interface Cable
Solar Power Cable
(wireless models only)
Sensor Interface Module (SIM)
Locating the ISS SIM

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2. Verify that the rain sensor cable is plugged into the receptacle labeled
“RAIN” on the SIM.
3. If you have a Vantage Pro Plus, verify that the UV and solar radiation sen-
sors are plugged into the SIM.
Connecting Anemometer to SIM
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
Cabled Vantage Pro: Powering the ISS and Testing Communication
with the Console
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
Wireless Vantage Pro: Powering the ISS and Testing Communica-
tion with the Console
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
3-Volt
Lithium Battery
(
wireless models only)
C
onsole Cable
b
led models only)
Transmitter ID Switches
Anemometer Cable
UV Sensor Cable
Solar Radiation Cable
Rain Collector Cable (factory installed)
(factory
installed
on Pro Plus
models)
WIND RAIN SOLAR UV
Sensor Interface
Cable
SIM Power Cable
(wireless models only)
ISS SIM Connections

PreparingtheISSandRadiationShield Page7
Powering the Fan
The Cabled Vantage Pro is powered by an AC-power adapter. The Wireless
Vantage Pro ISS is solar-powered with batteries for overnight power. Refer to
the Junction Board Connections illustration when powering the fans.
Cabled Vantage Pro
1. Locate the Junction Board on the fan plate (See page 5).
2. Connect the AC-power adapter to the +5V connector on the Junction Board.
3. Plug the AC-power adapter into an AC outlet.
4. Check to see that the fan is blowing air up and away from the Temp/Hum
Sensor.
5. Unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet until you have finished
mounting the ISS.
6. Secure the AC power cable to the fan plate with the supplied cable clip.
+VSIM MOTOR
+VSIM
+VSOL
+5V
T/H & SIM
TACH
Solar and SIM Power Connectors
(Wireless ISS Only) Fan Connector For Future
Tachometer
AC Power Adapter Connector
(Cabled ISS Only) Temp/Hum Sensor Connector Sensor Interface Module Connector
Junction Board Connections
#4 x 1/2" Screw
#4 Flat Washer
Cable Clamp
AC Power-Adapter
Cable
Battery
Compartments
(not used)
Motor
Sensor Cable
Fan Plate
Junction Board
AC Power-Adapter Cable Routing

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Wireless Vantage Pro
The solar-powered fan on the Wireless ISS will begin operating as soon as you
install the batteries. To prevent discharging the batteries, you should only
power the fan in a Wireless Vantage Pro immediately before mounting the ISS
in its final location.
1. On the Radiation Shield fan
plate, insert the O-ring in the
groove around the edge of
each battery compartment.
2. Insert a NiCad battery in each
compartment, matching the
plus (+) sign on the battery
with the plus (+) sign in the
battery compartment.
3. Verify that the fan is blowing
air up and away from the
Temp/Hum sensor.
4. Attach the battery covers to
the battery compartments
using two #4 x 3/8” (9.5 mm)
screws each.
Reassembling the Radiation Shield
1. Make sure the Temp/
Hum sensor cable runs
through the provided
cable channels and that
the fan unit is seated on
the fan plate.
2. Line up the threaded
rods on the upper sec-
tion of the Radiation
Shield with the mount-
ing holes in the lower
section.
3. Slide the two sections
partially together, leav-
ing enough clearance so
that you have access to
the Junction Board.
#4 Screws
Battery Cover
1.2 Volt Nicad
Battery
O-Ring
Battery
Compartment
Air
Flow
Installing the Batteries
(Wireless Vantage Pro Only)
Fan Unit
Fan Deflector
Motor Connector
Junction Board
Temp/Hum
Sensor Cable
Channel
Fan Plate
Sensor Cable Channel in Fan Plate and Fan Deflector

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4. Check the Junction Board cable connections: SIM Sensor, SIM Power,
Motor, Temp/Hum Sensor, and Solar Power. Refer to the figure below and
also to the Junction Board Connections figure on page 7.
5. Install the Junction Board Cover as show below. The Junction Board Cover
presses easily into place when you are installing it. To remove the cover,
press gently in on both sides to release the latches holding it in place.
6. Slide the two sections of the Radiation Shield completely together.
7. Place the flat washers, lock washers and plastic wing nuts over the
threaded rods.
8. Finger-tighten the wing nuts until they hold the radiation shield plates
firmly in place.
Preparing the Rain Collector
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
Choosing a Site for the ISS
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
SIM Sensor
Interface Cable
Cable Clamp
AC Power Adapter
Cable
(cabled models)
Solar Power
Cable
(wireless models) SIM Power
Cable
(wireless models)
Temp/Hum
Sensor Cable
Junction Board Cable Connections
Junction Board Cover
Junction Board
Press in on Sides
near latches
to Remove Cover
Junction Board Cover Installation

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Mounting the ISS
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
Additional Mounting Options
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Options
Batteries
The Wireless Fan-Aspirated ISS is solar powered and is supplied with two
NiCad C-cell batteries. At your option you may decide to install either zero,
one, or two C-cell batteries.
✦ Install two fan batteries for maximum length of overnight aspiration but
with slightly lower average daytime aspiration.
✦
Install only one fan battery for some overnight aspiration but with slightly
higher average daytime aspiration.
✦
Install no batteries for maximum daytime aspiration and no nighttime
aspiration.
Low-Current Fan Unit
A low-current fan unit (#7759) is available that uses less power than the stan-
dard fan. This allows the solar-powered Fan-Aspirated ISS to run for a longer
period of time during darkness. The low-current fan is recommended for use in
high latitudes during the Winter months, in climates that experience extended
periods of cloudy weather, or for any location with limited solar charging.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Maintenance
✦
Keep the surfaces clean as the Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield is less effec-
tive when the surfaces are dirty. Remove dust from the solar panel and the
screen with a damp cloth.
✦
Remove any debris that obstructs air flow between the radiation shield
parts e.g., leaves, twigs, webs, and nests.
✦
Avoid spraying insect killer of any kind into the radiation shield as this
may damage the sensors and the shield.
✦
Once a year: replace the motor (Part # 7758), batteries (solar-powered mod-
els only), and remove any debris lodged inside the unit.
Replacing Fan Batteries
1. Retrieve your Fan-Aspirated ISS and place on a stable work surface.
2. Disassemble the Radiation Shield (See page 4).

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3. Replace the old batteries (See page 8).
4. Assemble the Radiation Shield (See page 8).
5. Mount the Fan-Aspirated ISS in the desired location.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems with your Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield,
first be sure to check all cable connections. If you are unable to solve the prob-
lem, please call Davis Technical Support. We’ll be glad to help. Most questions
can be answered while you’re on the phone. You can also email us for support,
or visit our website. Sorry, we are unable to accept collect calls.
Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.
Contacting Davis Instruments
[phone] for Technical Support, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pacific Time.
[phone] Fax to Customer Service or Tech Support.
www.davisnet.com Copies of User Manuals are available on the “Support”
page. Watch for FAQs and other updates. Subscribe to the e-newsletter.
[email protected] E-mail to Technical Support.
Diagram of Operation
The diamgram below shows how the Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield draws
cool outside air up through the sensor chamber and through the walls sur-
rounding the sensor chamber.
Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield in Operation

Product Numbers: 6151, 6151C, 6161, 6161C
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.152
Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield Addendum to the Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual
Rev A. Manual (7/30/01)
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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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 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 modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Specifications
AspirationRate .. .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... 215ft./min.(1.1 m/s)(AC-powered)
190ft./min(.96 m/s)(solar-powered, typical)
Radiation-InducedTemperatureError... .. ... .. .. . .. 0.5°F (0.3°C)
[Atsolarnoon, insolation= 1040W/m2]
(Reference:RMYoung model43408)
Note: The above error specification is an estimate, based on data from a solar-powered model, with a
measured error of 0.6°F at the above conditions and an aspiration rate of 190 ft./min.
OperatingTemperature .. .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. ... . –40°to+140° F(–40° to+60°C)
Non-operatingTemperature .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. –50° to+158° F(–45° to+70° C)
ISSPrimaryPower Input
WirelessISS . ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... solar panel
CabledISS . .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. ... .. .. . .. .. .. receivespower fromVantage ProConsole
ISSsecondarypower (WirelessOnly). .. ... .. .. . .. .. . CR-123A3-voltlithium battery(approx. twoyears
batterylife.)
FanPrimaryPower Input
WirelessISS. . .. .. ... .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. ... .. . solarpanel
CabledISS... .. .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. . ACpower adapter, 5VDC,200 mA,regulated
Fansecondarypower (WirelessOnly) . ... .. .. . .. .. .. 1 or2 - 1.2Volt NiCadC-cells