Davis Instruments DWW6351 Weather Station Console User Manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome to Vantage Vue1
Console Features: Keyboard & Display ................................................................ 1
In This Manual ..................................................................................................... 2
Installing the Console ................................................................................................... 3
Powering the Console.............................................................................................. 3
Installing Batteries ............................................................................................... 3
Installing the AC Power Adapter (Optional) .................................................. 4
Console Location ...................................................................................................... 4
Table & Shelf Placement ..................................................................................... 4
Wall Mounting ..................................................................................................... 5
Using Your Weather Station........................................................................................ 6
Console Modes.................................................................................................... 6
Setup Mode ............................................................................................................... 6
Setup Mode Commands ..................................................................................... 6
Screen 1: Time & Date ......................................................................................... 7
Screen 2: Time Zone ............................................................................................ 7
Screen 3: Daylight Saving Settings.................................................................... 8
Screen 4: Daylight Saving Status ....................................................................... 8
Screen 5: Active Transmitters ............................................................................ 8
Screen 6: Configuring Transmitter IDs............................................................. 9
Screen 7: Retransmit.......................................................................................... 10
Screens 8 and 9: Latitude and Longitude....................................................... 10
Screen 10: Elevation........................................................................................... 11
Screen 11: Barometric Reduction Setting ....................................................... 11
Screen 12: Wind Cup Type (Optional) ........................................................... 12
Screen 13: Rain Collector .................................................................................. 12
Screen 14: Rain Season ...................................................................................... 13
Screen 15 and 16: Cooling and Heating Degree Day Base .......................... 13
Screens 17 and 18: Commentary and Key Beep ............................................ 14
Screen 19: Baud Rate (Optional)...................................................................... 14
Exiting Setup Mode........................................................................................... 15
Clear All Command .......................................................................................... 15
Current Weather Mode ......................................................................................... 15
Current Weather Mode Commands ............................................................... 16
Displaying Weather Variables.............................................................................. 16
Time and Date, Sunrise and Sunset Time, Moon Phase, Forecast Icons .. 17
Wind Speed and Direction ............................................................................... 17
Inside and Outside Temperature .................................................................... 18
Humidity ............................................................................................................ 20
Barometric Pressure .......................................................................................... 20
Pressure Trend ................................................................................................... 22
Wind Chill .......................................................................................................... 22
Dew Point ........................................................................................................... 22
Heat Index .......................................................................................................... 23
Rain...................................................................................................................... 23
Evapotranspiration (ET) (Optional)................................................................ 25
Weather Center .................................................................................................. 25
Light .................................................................................................................... 26
Selecting Units of Measure ................................................................................... 26
Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables...................................................... 27
Calibrating Temperature And Humidity ...................................................... 27
Calibrating Wind Direction Reading.............................................................. 27
Calibrating Barometric Pressure ..................................................................... 28
Calibrating Rain................................................................................................. 28
Setting Weather Variables................................................................................ 28
Clearing Weather Variables Accumulations & Calibrations ...................... 29
Clear All Command .......................................................................................... 29
Highs and Lows Mode .......................................................................................... 30
Viewing Highs and Lows................................................................................. 30
Alarm Mode ............................................................................................................ 31
Special Alarms ................................................................................................... 32
Setting Alarms .................................................................................................. 32
Setting the Time Alarm..................................................................................... 33
Clearing Alarm Settings ................................................................................... 33
Silencing Alarms................................................................................................ 33
Graph Mode ............................................................................................................ 33
Viewing Graphs................................................................................................. 34
Troubleshooting and Maintenance............................................................................36
Vantage Vue Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................. 36
Troubleshooting Reception Problems ............................................................ 37
Check Console Reception................................................................................. 38
Console Diagnostic Mode ..................................................................................... 38
Diagnostic Screen Commands......................................................................... 38
Screen 1: Statistical Diagnostic Screen............................................................ 39
Screen 2: Reception Diagnostic Screen ........................................................... 40
Console Maintenance............................................................................................. 41
Changing Batteries ............................................................................................ 41
Console Firmware Versions............................................................................. 41
One Year Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 41
Contacting Davis Technical Support .............................................................. 41
Appendix A: Weather Data ........................................................................................42
Appendix B: Specifications .........................................................................................47
Appendix C: Wireless Repeater Configuration .......................................................51
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Chapter 1
Welcome to Vantage VueTM
Your new Vantage Vue™ wireless weather station’s console displays and records your
station’s weather data, provides graph and alarm functions, and interfaces to a
computer using our optional WeatherLink® software.
Your Vantage Vue station also includes an outdoor Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) that
transmits outside sensor data to the console via a low-power radio. The console
displays all the information coming from the ISS in an easy-to-use format. It can also
receive data from a Davis Vantage Pro2® weather station. The Vantage Vue Quick
Reference Guide included with your station provides an easy to use reference for most
console functions.
Console Features: Keyboard & Display
HEAT
DEW
CHILL
ET
LIGHT
TEMP
HUM
WIND
RAIN
BAR
2ND
WXCEN
TIME
DONE
UNITS
SETUP
ALARM
GRAPH HI/LOW
SET
CLEAR
Vantage Vue Keyboard
Use the keyboard to access and scroll through current and historical data for
individual variables, set and clear alarms, enter calibration values, set up and view
graphs, and view detailed weather information available for each variable.
The keyboard consists of 12 command keys and four navigation keys.
A weather variable or console command is printed on each command
HEAT
key. Just press a key to select the variable or function printed on that key.
TEMP
Each command key also has a secondary function which is printed
above the first row of keys or below the second row of keys. To select
the secondary function, press and release 2ND (on the front of the
console, lower left corner) and then immediately press the key for that
function.
After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays above the moon phase icon on
the screen indicating that all secondary key functions are enabled. Keys
resume normal operation after the icon disappears (about 7-8 seconds).
The + and - navigation keys along with the < and > navigation keys
are used to select command options, adjust values, and to provide
additional functions when used in combination with a command
key. An arrow appears next to the variable selected in the display.
In Current Weather Mode, the display shows the time and date,
the likely forecast within the next 12 hours, current moon phase,
2ND
2nd
Console Features: Keyboard & Display
and weather information for up to 8 different weather variables at a time. It also
displays additional information pertinent to a selected variable in the Weather Center
in the bottom right section of the console screen.
Arrow Shows
Which Variable
is Selected
Time & Date
Sunrise/Sunset
NW
Wind Rose
Compass
am
Moon Phase
& Forecast
INSIDE
Inside & Outside
Humidity
OUTSIDE
NE
Barometric
Pressure & Trend
CHILL
Antenna Icon
Shows Active
Transmission
Inside & Outside
Temperature
SW
WIND
Graph of
Selected Variable
SE
RAIN RATE
Rain Data
in/hr
Wind Chill/Heat
Index/Dew Point
Weather Center
with Additional
Information
In This Manual
This manual contains all the information you will need to power, set up, and use your
console. It also includes a troubleshooting section for solving some basic console
issues.
• See “Installing the Console” on page 3 for information on powering and placing
or mounting your Vantage Vue console.
• See “Setup Mode” on page 6 for information on configuring and setting up your
console.
• See “Current Weather Mode” on page 15 for information on displaying current
weather information.
• See “Troubleshooting and Maintenance” on page 36 for information on troubleshooting console issues and routine maintenance.
Chapter 2
Installing the Console
The Vantage Vue 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 Vue correctly from the start will help ensure that you enjoy
all of its features with a minimum of time and effort.
Powering the Console
The Vantage Vue console does not require the use of an AC adapter. You may use the
included adapter if you wish, but three C-cell batteries should power a wireless
console for up to nine months. You can use either of these or both together, with the
batteries providing backup power for the adapter.
Note: When using an AC power adapter, be sure to use the power adapter supplied with your Vantage
Vue console. Your console may be damaged by connecting the wrong power adapter. You must
use AC power when also using WeatherLinkIP.
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.
Installing batteries into the Vantage Vue
2. Insert three C batteries into the battery channels as shown.
3. Place the battery cover back onto the console and click it closed.
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 two times. A
message displays at the bottom of the console, followed by the first screen of 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 6 for more information.
Note: The console does not recharge the batteries. Because of this, and because NiCad batteries do
not power the console as long as alkaline batteries, we do not recommend using NiCad
batteries.
Console Location
Installing the AC Power Adapter (Optional)
Plugging in the AC adapter
1.Find the power jack located on the left side of the
console case.
2.Insert the power adapter plug into the console
power jack, then plug the other end of the adapter
into an appropriate power outlet.
3.Check to make sure the console runs through a
brief self-test procedure successfully. See
“Installing Batteries” on page 3 for information on
the self-test procedure.
Console Location
Place the console in a location where the keyboard is easily accessible and the display
is easy to read. For more accurate readings, follow these suggestions.
• Avoid placing the console in direct sunlight. This may cause erroneous inside
temperature and humidity readings and may damage 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.
• Avoid positioning a wireless console near large metallic appliances such as
refrigerators, televisions, heaters, or air conditioners.
• The console antenna does not rotate in a complete circle. Avoid forcing the
console antenna when rotating it.
• Be aware of possible interference from cordless phones or other devices. To
prevent interference, maintain a distance of 10 feet (3 meters) between the
Vantage Vue console and a cordless phone (handset and base).
Table & Shelf Placement
The console comes with a kickstand so that the console
can be displayed on any flat surface. To install the
kickstand:
1. Locate the two keyholes on the back of the console.
2. Place the two round tabs on the kickstand into the
two keyholes and slide the kickstand up into place.
3. Install the two round rubber feet on the bottom of
the console.
Securing the kickstand
4. Install the two rubber channel feet on the kickstand.
Installing the rubber feet
Console Location
Wall Mounting
The console mounts to the wall using two keyholes located on the back of the
case (the same two keyholes are used to hold the console kickstand in place)
and two #6 x 1'' pan head self-threading screws included in the hardware kit.
To mount the console on a wall:
1. Use a ruler to mark two mounting hole positions on the wall 4 15/16'' inches
(125 mm) apart. Use the guide holes on the kickstand as a template for the
keyhole spacing.
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 and the heads of
the screws.
4. Guide the two keyholes on the back of the console over the two screws.
Mounting the console on a wall
Chapter 3
Using Your Weather Station
The console LCD screen and keyboard provide easy access to your weather
information. The LCD display shows current and past weather conditions as well as a
forecast of future conditions. The keyboard controls console functions for viewing
current and historical weather information, setting and clearing alarms, viewing and/
or changing station settings, setting up and viewing graphs, and more.
Console Modes
The Vantage Vue console operates in five different modes:
Mode
Description
Setup
Use Setup Mode to enter the time, date, and other information required to calculate
and display weather data like latitude, longitude and elevation. See “Setup Mode” on
this page.
Current
Weather
Use Current Weather Mode to see current weather information, change measurement
units, and to set, clear or calibrate weather readings. See “Current Weather Mode” on
page 15.
High/Low
Use High/Low Mode to display the daily, monthly or yearly high and low readings. See
“Highs and Lows Mode” on page 30.
Alarm
Use Alarm Mode to set, clear, and review alarm settings for up to 30 different
variables/settings. See “Alarm Mode” on page 31.
Graph
Use Graph Mode to display your weather data in the graph section of the Console for
the current and last 25 time intervals (hours, days, months or even years) in over 50
different graphs. See “Graph Mode” on page 33.
Setup Mode
Setup Mode provides access to the station configuration settings that control how the
station operates. Setup Mode consists of a series of screens for selecting console and
weather station configuration options.
Setup Mode Commands
Setup Mode displays when the console is first powered. This mode can be displayed
at any time to change any of the console options.
Use the following commands to enter, exit and navigate Setup Mode:
• Enter Setup Mode by pressing and releasing 2ND and then
2ND
DONE
Setup.
SETUP
• Press DONE to move to the next screen in the Setup Mode.
• Press BAR to display the previous screen in the Setup Mode.
DONE
BAR
Setup Mode
• Press the < and > keys to move to the different segments
and options in the Setup Mode screens.
• Press the + and - keys to scroll through the different
options available.
• Press 2ND and Units to change units of measure when
2ND
TIME
applicable.
UNITS
• Exit Setup Mode by pressing and holding DONE until
the Current Weather screen displays. See “Current Weather Mode” on
page 15 for more information.
Screen 1: Time & Date
The very first time you power-up the console, you should enter the correct date
and local time.
To change the time and date:
am
1. Press the < and > keys to select
the hour, minute, month, day or
year segments. The selected
time or date setting blinks on
YEAR
and off.
2. Press the + and - keys to adjust
a value up or down.
To choose between a 12-hour or
24-hour clock, first select either
the hour or minute setting, then
Screen 1: Time & Date
press 2ND and immediately
press UNITS. This toggles 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 2: 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, also known as
Greenwich Mean Time or GMT) offset.
Note: SUTC offset measures the difference between the time in any time zone and a standard
time, set by convention as the time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England.
Hayward, California, the home of Davis Instruments, observes Pacific Standard Time.
The UTC offset for Pacific Standard Time is -8:00, or eight hours behind Universal Time
(UTC). When daylight saving time is observed, an hour is added to the offset time
automatically. Use this function in correlation with “Screen 3: Daylight Saving Settings” on
page 8.
Setup Mode
1. Press the + and - keys to cycle through time zones.
2. If your time zone is not shown, press 2ND then press the + and - keys to set
your UTC offset (UTC offset uses 15 minute increments).
3. Press DONE to select the time zone or UTC offset shown on the screen and
move to the next screen.
Screen 3: Daylight Saving Settings
In most of the United States and Canada (except Saskatchewan, Arizona,
Hawaii) and Europe you should use the AUTO Daylight Saving setting. The
console is pre-programmed to use the correct starting and stopping dates for
daylight saving time in these areas, based on the time zone setting in Screen 2:
Time Zone.
Weather stations located outside
North America and Europe, or in
areas that do not observe daylight
saving time should use the
MANUAL setting.
1. Press the + and - keys to choose Auto or Manual.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 4: Daylight Saving Status
Use this screen to either verify the
correct automatic daylight saving
status or to set daylight saving
manually.
1. If the daylight saving setting is MANUAL, press the + and - keys to turn
daylight saving time on or off on the appropriate days of the year. This will
advance the time one hour. (Similarly, if you turn daylight saving time off,
the time will be set back one hour.)
If you have an AUTO daylight saving setting, the console displays the
appropriate setting based on the current time and date.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 5: Active Transmitters
Screen 5 displays the message “Receiving from...” and shows the ID number of
any transmitters being received by the console. The rest of the screen is blank.
If your ISS uses the factory settings
and your console is receiving the
signal, the screen displays
“RECEIVING FROM 1.” The
antenna icon displays if any station
has been received. The antenna icon will not display if the console has not
received a signal from a station.
If a Vantage Pro2 ISS or Anemometer Transmitter kit has been installed, its ID
number will also be displayed.
Setup Mode
Note: A Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro2 ISS; or a Vantage Pro2 Anemometer Transmitter Kit
must be powered for the console to recognize it. Refer to the Integrated Sensor Suite
Installation Manual or other station manual for more information. It may take several
minutes for the console to acquire and display a Transmitter ID after power is applied to
both units.
1. Make a note of the station number(s) listed on the screen.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 6: Configuring Transmitter IDs
Setup Screen 6 allows you to change
the ISS transmitter ID and to add or
remove optional transmitter stations.
The default transmitter ID setting is
“1 ISS” (refers to a Vantage Vue ISS), which works for most installations. If your
station is 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 a nearby neighbor has
a Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue station that uses transmitter ID 1.
If you wish to change this default transmitter ID:
1. Press the < and > keys to select a transmitter ID.
When you select a transmitter ID, the ID number is displayed on the screen
as well as its current configuration (OFF, ISS, VP2 or WIND).
2. Press the + or - keys to toggle console reception of signals from transmitters
using that ID on and off.
Note: Make sure any unused ID numbers are set to OFF.
To change the station type for the transmitter ID:
1. Press GRAPH to change the type of station assigned from ISS to VP2 or
WIND.
• VP2 - Refers to the Vantage Pro2 ISS. Also refers to a Vantage Vue console
or Vantage Pro2 console retransmitting data from a Vantage Pro2 ISS.
• WIND - Refers to the Vantage Pro2 Anemometer Transmitter Kit. Also
refers to a Vantage Vue console or Vantage Pro2 console retransmitting
data from an anemometer transmitter kit.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Note: This screen contains functionality for enabling repeaters. If the word “Repeater” displays
in the right corner of the screen and you are not using repeaters as part of your network,
see “Clearing Repeater ID” on page 51. If you are using repeaters as part of your network
see “Wireless Repeater Configuration” (Appendix C) on page 51.
Setup Mode
Screen 7: Retransmit
The console can take data it
receives from all three station types
and retransmit it to other Vantage
Vue or Vantage Pro2 consoles using
the retransmit feature. By toggling
the feature on, the console becomes another transmitter that requires its own
unique ID to transmit the data received from the ISS.
1. Press the + or - key to turn the retransmit function on and off. The first
available transmitter ID not assigned to a station in Screen 6: Configuring
Transmitter IDs will be assigned to the console.
Note: Make sure no other wireless Davis weather station is transmitting on the same ID.
The Vantage Vue console can only retransmit data from either a Vantage Vue
ISS, Vantage Pro2 ISS or console, or an Anemometer Transmitter Kit. Data
from other stations will not retransmit.
When retransmit has already been enabled, pressing the < or > keys changes
the Transmitter ID used for retransmit.
2. Use the > key 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 and the transmitter type (ISS, VP2, WIND)
the console is retransmitting. Make sure the console that is receiving the retransmitted
data selects the correct transmitter type. See “Screen 6: Configuring Transmitter IDs” on
page 9 for more information.
Screens 8 and 9: Latitude and Longitude
The console uses latitude and longitude to determine your location, allowing it
to adjust the forecast and calculate the times for sunset and sunrise.
• Latitude measures distance north or south of the equator.
• Longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, an imaginary line running north and south through Greenwich, England.
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. An easy way to find your latitude and longitude is to
download Google Earth (http://earth.google.com).
The more accurate you are, the better; however, a reasonable estimate will
work, too.
1. Press the < and > keys to move
between fields.
2. Press the + and - keys to change
the settings up or down.
3. Press 2ND and then UNITS to
select between SOUTH or
NORTH.
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Setup Mode
4. Press DONE to move to the Longitude screen.
1. Press the < and > keys to move
between fields.
2. Press the + and - keys to change
the settings up or down.
3. To select the eastern or western
hemisphere, press 2ND, then
UNITS.
4. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 10: Elevation
Your station’s elevation is used in
determining your barometric
pressure. 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 use this same
standardization and ensure consistent readings, enter your elevation in this
screen.
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 reference department of your local library. Also see reference sources
on “Screens 8 and 9: Latitude and Longitude” on page 10.
The more accurate you are, the better; but a reasonable estimate works too.
1. Press the < and > keys to move from one value to another.
2. Press the + and - keys to adjust a numeral up or down.
3. To switch between feet and meters, press 2ND then press UNITS.
4. If your location is below sea level, such as in Death Valley, first enter the
elevation as a positive number. Select the “0” immediately 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 and hold the + or - key until
it cycles from 0 to 9 and then -.
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. If you need to enter an elevation below -999 feet, select meters and enter
the converted number (Take your elevation in feet and multiply by 0.3048).
5. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 11: Barometric Reduction Setting
The Barometric Reduction Setting screen indicates the method by which
barometric pressure to be determined and calculated. The factory default is
NOAA, but in this screen you may select a different method.
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Setup Mode
To change the barometric reduction
setting:
1. Press + or - to change the
barometer reduction setting
type, which include:
• NOAA (Default Setting) — The barometer is reduced to sea level using a
technique that factors in the humidity and temperature of the column of
air.
• ALT SETTING (Altimeter Setting) — The barometer is reduced to sea
level using a “standard” column of air, often referred to as a “standard
atmosphere.”
• NONE — Uses a raw barometric pressure reading unadjusted for elevation/altitude.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Note: See “Calibrating Barometric Pressure” on page 28 to learn how to fine-tune your
barometric pressure to a local source.
Screen 12: Wind Cup Type (Optional)
The Wind Cup Type screen displays if you selected VP2 or WIND in Screen 6 of
the Setup Mode. This screen does not display if you have selected a Vantage
Vue ISS. See “Screen 6: Configuring Transmitter IDs” on page 9 for
more information.
The Wind Cup Type screen contains three options: LARGE, SMALL, or
OTHER. In most Vantage Pro2 anemometer or ISS Installations, LARGE is the
cup type that is shipped with all Vantage Pro2 anemometers. See the Vantage
Pro2 Console Manual for more information.
To change the wind cup type:
1. Press the + and - keys to scroll
through the three wind cup
options.
2. Press DONE to use the selected
setting and move to the next screen.
Note: Do not change the wind cup type from LARGE if you are using the wind cups that were
shipped with your ISS or Anemometer Transmitter Kit.
Screen 13: Rain Collector
The tipping spoon in the Vantage Vue
rain collector has been calibrated at the
factory to measure either 0.01'' or 0.2mm
of rain with each tip depending on the
model. This screen is used at the factory
for this calibration. The typical user will
not need to change it and can skip this screen.
in
Note: This screen will not change the units on your display. To change the units on your display
from inches to mm, or vice versa, see “Selecting Units of Measure” on page 26.
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Setup Mode
Screen 14: Rain Season
Because rainy seasons begin and end at different times in different parts of the
world, you must specify the month you wish your yearly rain data to begin.
January 1st is the default.
The date the rain season begins
affects yearly rain rate highs and
lows as well as the yearly rain
totals.
1. Press the + and - keys to select
the month for the start of the
rainy season.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Note: This setting determines when the yearly rain total is reset to zero. Davis Instruments
recommends a January rain season setting (the default), unless you reside in the west
coast of the United States, the Mediterranean Coast, or experience dry winters in the
Southern Hemisphere. If so, change the rain season setting to July 1st. If you are
performing hydrology studies in any of these climates in the Northern Hemisphere,
change the rain season setting to October 1st.
Screens 15 and 16: Cooling and Heating Degree Day Base
The Cooling and Heating Degree Day Base screens let you determine the
temperature base that is used to calculate the number of cooling or heating
degree days. A cooling degree day is used to determine the amount of energy
or fuel used to keep a structure like your home or business cool. A heating
degree day is used to determine the amount of energy or fuel used to keep a
structure like your home or business warm.
One cooling degree/day is the amount of cooling required to keep a structure
cool when the outside temperature remains 1°F above the 65°F threshold for 24
hours. One cooling degree/day is also the amount of cooling required to keep
that structure at 65°F when the temperature remains 24°F above the 65°F
threshold for one hour.
One heating degree/day is the amount of heat required to keep a structure
warm when the outside temperature remains 1°F below the 65°F threshold for
24 hours. One heating degree/day is also the amount of heat required to keep
that structure at 65°F when the temperature remains 24°F below the 65°F
threshold for one hour.
The cooling and heating degree days (similar to growing degree days and
chilling requirement in agriculture) are used for agricultural purposes, to
determine crop planting, disease and pest management and harvesting. Our
optional WeatherLink software (#6510USB, 6510SER, 6555) makes advanced
calculations using the degree day totals. Our optional Agricultural/Turf
Management Software Module (#6511) adds the special reporting features to
the WeatherLink software that include evapotranspiration and chilling
requirement.
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Setup Mode
The Cooling and Heating Degree Day Bases are used to determine the Cooling
Degree Day Daily Total and Heating Degree Day Daily Total, which display as
part of the Weather Center when the outside temperature variable is selected.
See “Inside and Outside Temperature” on page 18 for more information.
A base setting for both the Cooling and Heating Degree Day temperature is not
set at the factory, allowing you to choose. A base of 65°F (15°C) is suitable for
most applications.
Set your cooling degree day base:
1. Press 2ND and SET. The value of
65° appears. Use the < and > keys
to select a segment of the value.
2. Press the + and - keys to adjust the
value of the selected segment.
3. Press 2ND and UNITS to change
the temperature setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
4. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
The Heating Degree Day Base displays:
To set your heating degree day
base, follow steps 1 through 4
above.
To turn the degree day function off,
press 2ND and then clear. The value
changes to dashes.
Note: If a base temperature is displayed, degree day data is being accumulated. If the value
shows dashes, the degree day function is off and will not appear in the Weather Center.
Screens 17 and 18: Commentary and Key Beep
Commentary is the extra information and comments on current weather
conditions, such as lunar and solar eclipses, meteor showers and other
information, that displays on the console in the Weather Center.
Key Beep is a sound that indicates a key has been pressed.
These functions can be turned off or on.
1. Press the + and - keys to toggle
the setting to OFF or ON.
2. Press DONE to move to the next
screen.
Screen 19: Baud Rate
(Optional)
The Baud Rate screen displays only if a WeatherLink data logger is installed in
the console. The console uses a serial, USB, or Ethernet port to communicate
with a computer. If you are connecting the console directly to your computer
via USB or Ethernet connection, leave the setting at 19200, the highest rate for
the port.
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Current Weather Mode
Note: The baud rate setting on your console must match the baud rate setting in the software
on your computer. If you are using WeatherLink for Vantage Vue, refer to WeatherLink
Help for instructions on setting the serial port baud rate on your computer.
1. Press the + and - keys to select
the baud rate.
Your Vantage Vue console supports baud rates of 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 14400, and 19200.
2. Press Done to save the baud rate
settings.
Exiting Setup Mode
You have successfully completed all the screens in the Setup Mode. To exit
Setup Mode, press and hold DONE for several seconds until the current
weather screen appears.
Clear All Command
After you have completed the above setup procedures and have exited the
Setup Mode and once the Vantage Vue ISS, Vantage Pro2 ISS or Anemometer
Transmitter kit has been installed, please use the Clear All command before
putting your weather station into service.
The Clear All command clears all stored high and low weather data including
monthly and yearly highs and lows, and clears the alarm settings. The
command is recommended to properly clear the console of any erroneous data
and initialize the console’s data logging function.
1. Press WIND to display Wind Speed on the console.
2. Press 2ND, then press and hold CLEAR for at least six seconds.
3. Release CLEAR when you see “CLEARING NOW” displayed at the bottom
of the console’s screen.
Current Weather Mode
In the Current Weather Mode
am
you can display the current
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
data readings from your
NW
NE
station, select units of
measure, and calibrate, set, or
clear weather variables. You
CHILL
RAIN RATE
SW
SE
can see up to eight weather
in/hr
WIND
variables on the screen at the
same time, as well as the time
and date, moon phase and
forecast icons, and a graph of
the currently selected variable.
A few variables are always
visible on the console screen while most variables share their location with one
or more variables. You can select any variable not currently on the screen to
display it.
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Displaying Weather Variables
Current Weather Mode Commands
Select a weather variable to display its data on the screen if it isn’t already
visible, or to graph the data available for that variable.
Weather variables are selected via the console command keys:
• If the variable is printed on a key, press the key to select the variable.
WIND
HUM
TEMP
BAR
RAIN
• The same field can display multiple values for each variable. Press the variable key to scroll through all the values
• Multiple variables may share the same field on the display.
MPH
CHILL
SW
WIND
RAIN RATE
SE
in/hr
DEW
HEAT
Wind chill, dew point, heat index sharing the
same field in Current Weather Mode
• If a variable is printed above or below a key, first press and release 2ND,
then quickly press the key below the printed variable to select that variable.
HEAT
DEW
CHILL
ET
LIGHT
TEMP
HUM
WIND
RAIN
BAR
2ND
WXCEN
TIME
DONE
UNITS
SETUP
2ND
ALARM
GRAPH HI/LOW
SET
CLEAR
After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays on the screen
for eight seconds. Command key secondary functions are
enabled during this time. The keys return to normal operation after the icon disappears.
• Select a variable and press WxCEN to display information pertinent to the selected variable in the Weather
Center. Continue to press WxCEN to scroll through all
the information available for the variable.
• You can also select any variable currently displayed on
the LCD screen using the navigation keys. Press the +
key to move the selection arrow up the screen. Press the key to move it down the screen. Push the < key to move it
left and push the > key to move it right.
2ND
2nd
WXCEN
Displaying Weather Variables
The variables are arranged below in the order they are viewed on the console
screen; left to right, top to bottom, starting with Time and Date.
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Time and Date, Sunrise and Sunset Time, Moon Phase,
Forecast Icons
The time and date display in the upper left hand corner of the console screen,
above the compass rose.
• Press TIME to display the sunrise and sunset time for the curTIME
rent day. Press TIME again to redisplay the time and date.
The phase of the moon is described in
the Weather Center section of the
console when the sunrise and sunset
times are displayed. The Moon Phase
Icon corresponds to the moon phase
description in the Weather Center. See
“Moon Phases” on page 42.
The current forecast icon displays
underneath the current moon phase
Sunrise and sunset times, moon phase
icon. The forecast icons show what
and forecast icons, with the moon
phase listed in the Weather Center
weather conditions may occur within
the next 12 hours. See “Forecast” on
page 43 for more information on the forecast icons and descriptions of the
forecasted weather they represent.
am
Sunrise
pm
Sunset
NW
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
NE
in
MPH
DEW
SW
RAIN
DAY
SE
in
WIND
Note: See “Screen 1: Time & Date” on page 7 to change the console time and date or to select
a 12- or 24-hour clock.
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind speed and direction are displayed in the compass rose in the left section
of the console screen:
am
NW
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
NE
MPH
SW
WIND
mb
CHILL
SE
RAIN RATE
in/hr
Wind speed, direction and wind
information displayed in the Weather Center
1. Press WIND to select wind speed.
WIND
Wind speed may be displayed in miles per hour (m.p.h.),
kilometers per hour (km/h), meters per second (m/s), or
knots. See “Selecting Units of Measure” on page 26 for more
information on changing the unit of measure. The graph will show the last
25 hours of readings.
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A solid arrow within the compass rose indicates the current
wind direction. Open arrows indicate up to six different 10minute dominant wind directions to provide a history of the
dominant wind directions for the past hour.
2. Press WIND a second time to display the wind direction in degrees instead
of the wind speed. The graph will show the last 25 hours of readings.
Each additional WIND key press toggles the dis360˚ N
play between wind speed and wind direction in
˚
315˚ NW
45˚ NE
˚
˚
degrees. When displayed in degrees, due north
displays as 360°.
270˚ W
˚ 90˚ E
˚
If your anemometer is not pointing due north, you
should recalibrate the wind direction reading on
˚ 135˚ SE
225˚ SW ˚
˚ S
your console. See “Calibrating Wind Direction
180˚
Reading” on page 27 for more information.
3. Press WxCEN to display the weather information available for wind in the
Weather Center.
4. Press WxCEN multiple times to scroll through all the wind-related Weather
Center screens, which include:
• Maximum Wind Speed — Displays the highest wind speed recorded for
the day. Includes the time the speed was recorded.
• Last 10 Minute Gust — Displays the high wind gust in the last 10 minutes with the direction of the highest gust displayed in degrees.
• Average Wind Speed — Displays the average speed over the past two
minutes and over the past ten minutes.
• Beaufort Scale — Toggles between a description of the wind speed and
how the wind ranks on the Beaufort Scale. See “Beaufort Scale” on
page 44
• Wind Direction — Displays the current wind direction in degrees.
Inside and Outside Temperature
Inside and Outside Temperature are
displayed in the top right portion on
the console screen. The inside
temperature is located above the
word INSIDE and the outside
temperature is located above the
word OUTSIDE.
am
NW
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
NE
MPH
SW
WIND
SE
mb
CHILL
RAIN RATE
in/hr
Inside and outside temperature with
information displayed in the
Weather Center
1. Press TEMP to select the outside
temperature.
TEMP
Temperature may be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or
Celsius (°C). Temperatures can also be displayed in degrees or
in tenths of a degree. See “Selecting Units of Measure” on page 26 for more
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information on changing the unit measure or displaying the temperature in
tenths of a degree. If the unit of measure is changed for Inside or Outside
Temperature, the unit of measure also changes for all temperature related
weather variables, such as Wind Chill, Dew Point and Heat Index.
Note: The unit of measure also affects the Cooling Degree Day and Heating Degree Day Bases
and the value entered in both screens is automatically converted to the unit of measure
selected. Check the values for both of these bases in the Setup Mode to make sure the
value is still accurate for the new unit of measure. See “Screens 15 and 16: Cooling and
Heating Degree Day Base” on page 13 for more information.
2. Press WxCEN to display weather information available for the outside
temperature variable in the Weather Center.
3. Press WxCEN multiple times to scroll through all the outside-temperaturerelated Weather Center screens, which include:
• Maximum Temperature — Displays the highest temperature for the day
with the time the temperature was recorded.
• Minimum Temperature — Displays the lowest temperature for the day
with the time the temperature was recorded.
• Temperature Change Per 24 hours — Displays the difference between the
temperature currently recorded and the temperature recorded at the
same time the day before.
• Temperature Change Per hour — Displays the difference between the
temperature currently recorded and the temperature recorded the hour
before. This number is updated every 15 minutes.
• Maximum Outside Temperature today and over the last 25 days — Displays the highest temperature today and over the last 25 days and the
date the temperature was recorded.
• Minimum Outside Temperature today and over last 25 days — Displays
the lowest temperature today and over the last 25 days and the date the
temperature was recorded.
• Number of Cooling Degree Days — Displays the number of cooling
degree days logged on the console since it was first powered up or the
value was reset. (Displays only if a threshold has been set.)
• Number of Heating Degree Days — Displays the number of heating
degree days logged on the console since it was first powered up or the
value was reset. (Displays only if a threshold has been set.)
4. Press TEMP again to select the inside temperature.
5. Press WxCEN to display the weather information available for the inside
temperatures in the Weather Center.
6. Continue pressing WxCEN to scroll through all the inside-temperaturerelated Weather Center screens, which include:
• Maximum Temperature — Displays the highest inside temperature for
the day with the time the temperature was recorded.
• Minimum Temperature — Displays the lowest inside temperature for the
day with the time the temperature was recorded.
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Displaying Weather Variables
Humidity
Inside and Outside Humidity are
displayed in the top right portion
on the console screen, below the
temperature variables. The inside
humidity is located below the
word INSIDE and the outside
humidity is located below the
word OUTSIDE.
am
INSIDE
NW
OUTSIDE
NE
MPH
mb
CHILL
SW
RAIN RATE
SE
WIND
in/hr
Inside and outside humidity with information
displayed in the Weather Center
1. Press HUM to select outside
humidity. Humidity is displayed in percent relative humidity.
HUM
2. Continue pressing WxCEN to display the information
available for outside humidity in the Weather Center and to
scroll through the outside humidity-related Weather Center screens, which
include:
• Maximum Outside Humidity — Displays the highest humidity measurement for the day and the time it was recorded.
• Minimum Outside Humidity — Displays the lowest humidity measurement for the day and the time it was recorded.
3. Press HUM a second time to select inside humidity.
4. Press WxCEN to display the information available for inside humidity in the
Weather Center. Continue pressing WxCEN to scroll through the inside
humidity-related Weather Center screens, which include:
• Maximum Inside Humidity — Displays the highest inside humidity
measurement for the day and the time it was recorded.
• Minimum Inside Humidity — Displays the lowest inside humidity measurement for the day and the time it was recorded.
Barometric Pressure
am
Barometric Pressure and pressure
trend display below Inside and
Outside Humidity.
NW
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
NE
MPH
SW
WIND
SE
mb
CHILL
RAIN RATE
in/hr
Barometric Pressure with information
displayed in the Weather Center
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Displaying Weather Variables
1. Press BAR to select barometric pressure. Barometric
pressure may be displayed in inches (in), millimeters (mm),
BAR
millibars (mb) or hectoPascals (hPa). See “Selecting Units of
Measure” on page 26 for more information on changing the
unit measure.
2. Press WxCEN to display the information available for the barometric
pressure trend in the Weather Center.
3. Continue pressing WxCEN to scroll through all the barometric pressure
related Weather Center screens, which include:
• Barometric Pressure Change Per 24 hours — Displays the difference
between the barometric pressure currently recorded and the barometric
pressure recorded at the same time yesterday.
• Maximum Barometric Pressure — Displays the highest barometric pressure reading for the day and the time the measurement was recorded.
• Minimum Barometric Pressure — Displays the lowest barometric pressure reading for the day and the time the measurement was recorded.
• Altimeter Setting — Displays the barometric pressure that would display
if “ALT SETTING” was selected in Screen 11: Barometric Reduction Setting. The barometric pressure reading and the altimeter setting reading
will be the same if the altimeter setting was selected. See “Screen 11: Barometric Reduction Setting” on page 11 for more information.
• Absolute Pressure — Displays the barometric pressure that would display if “NONE” was selected in Screen 11: Barometric Reduction Setting.
The barometric pressure reading and the absolute pressure reading will
be the same if none was selected. See “Screen 11: Barometric Reduction
Setting” on page 11 for more information.
• Barometric Pressure Trend — Describes the current barometric trend and
the numeric change in the barometric pressure over the last three hours.
The Barometric Pressure Trend listed in the Weather Center corresponds
to the pressure trend arrows displayed next to the Barometric Pressure
variable. The trends are:
• Bar Rising Rapidly — Refers to a rise in pressure greater than or equal
to 0.06'' (2 hPa) over the last three hours.
• Bar Rising Slowly — Refers to a rise in pressure greater than or equal
to 0.02'' (0.7 hPa) but less than 0.06'' (2 hPa) over the last three hours.
• Bar Steady —Refers to no change or a change of less than
0.02'' (0.7 hPa) either rising or falling over the last three hours.
• Bar Falling Slowly — Refers to a fall in pressure greater than or equal
to 0.02'' (0.7 hPa) but less than 0.06'' (2 hPa) over the last three hours.
• Bar Falling Rapidly — Refers to a fall in pressure greater than or equal
to 0.06'' (2 hPa) over the last three hours.
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Displaying Weather Variables
Pressure Trend
The pressure trend arrow indicates the current barometric trend,
measured over the last three hours. The pressure trend is updated
every 15 minutes. The pressure trend requires three hours of data
in order to be calculated so it won’t display right away on a new
station. The pressure trend is indicated on the console screen, as
long as the required data is available.
Wind Chill
Wind Chill shares the same
section on the console as Dew
Point and Heat Index, below
the Barometric Pressure
variable, next to the compass
rose.
MPH
SW
CHILL
RAIN RATE
SE
WIND
in/hr
Wind Chill with information displayed
in the Weather Center
1. Press 2ND then press CHILL to select Wind Chill. Wind
CHILL
Chill is displayed in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius
2ND
WIND
(°C) in whole degrees. See “Selecting Units of Measure”
on page 26 for more information on changing the unit of
measure.
If the unit of measure for any temperature-related weather variable is
changed, the unit of measure also changes for all temperature-related
variables. See “Inside and Outside Temperature” on page 18 for more
information.
The console uses the ten-minute average wind speed to calculate wind chill.
2. Press WxCEN to display the weather information available for Wind Chill in
the Weather Center.
3. Press WxCEN twice to scroll through the Wind Chill-related Weather Center
screens, which include:
• Minimum Wind Chill — Displays lowest wind chill measurement for the
day and the time it was recorded.
• Maximum Wind Speed — Displays the maximum wind speed for the
day and the time it was recorded.
Dew Point
Dew Point shares the same
section on the console as
Wind Chill and Heat Index,
below the Barometric
Pressure variable, next to the
compass rose.
MPH
SW
WIND
DEW
SE
RAIN RATE
Dew Point with information displayed in
the Weather Center
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in
in/hr

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