Davis Instruments DWW6800 EnviroMonitor Wireless Weather Station User Manual

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USER
MANUAL
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Enviromonitor
®
Gateway
Product numbers 6800 and 6801
Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisnet.com
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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference received, including inference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment on and off, 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.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty
and void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
FCC ID: IR2DWW6800 and RI7CE010-Dual
IC: 3788A-6800 and 5131A-CE910-Dual
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 2004/108/
EC; Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Complies with EN300-220, EN301-489, EN301-511, EN60950.
EC-Declaration of Conformity
Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
Manufacturer / responsible person:
Davis Instruments
Perry Dillon, Compliance Engineer
3465 Diablo Ave., Hayward, CA 94545 USA
Address:
Declares that the product:
6800 and 6801
Complies with the essential requirements of
Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive, if used for its intended use and that the following standards have
been applied:
1. Health (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied standard(s)(EC recommendation 1999/519/EC)
2. Safety (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied standard(s)(EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011)
3. Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied standard(s)EN301489-1, V1.8.1, EN301489-7, V1.3.1,
4. Efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
Applied standard(s)EN301511, V9.0.2
5. EN300-328 BTLE
The technical documentation relevant to the above equipment will be held at:
Davis Instruments at 3465 Diablo Ave, Hayward CA 94545
1
Welcome to Enviromonitor Gateway
An Enviromonitor System
includes a Gateway and a
number of Nodes that house
up to four sensors each. The
Nodes transmit the sensor
data to the Gateway, either
directly from Node to
Gateway, or indirectly by
“hopping” from Node to
Node to Gateway via mesh
network operating at 900
MHz (different in the EU).
The Gateway then sends the
data via cellular connection
to the Cloud.
Enviromonitor can be
customized for any size
installation. Each Gateway
can receive from as many as
50 Nodes. Additional
Gateways can be added to
your system to receive from
another set of Nodes.
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1 Gateway
≤ 50 Nodes/
Gateway
≤ 4 Sensors/Node
Planning Your System
Before installation, plan your system. After determining which sensors you want and
where you want to install them, make sure you have the correct number of Nodes to
support those sensors. The maximum distance between Nodes and Gateway will be
different for installation depending on many factors, but in ideal conditions may be
up to 2,000 feet (600 meters).
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≤600 m
≤600 m
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Make a sketch of your installation to get an idea of where the Gateway and Nodes
should go.
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Siting the Gateway
• The Gateway should be installed where it has the strongest cellular connection
and a clear, open “view” of the sky with good sunlight for the solar panel..
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Siting the Nodes
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Make sure each Node is sited so that it has at least two ways to reach the
Gateway. It should be within transmission distance (up to 2,000 feet/600
meters) of either two other Nodes, or the Gateway and another Node. This
allows the mesh to “heal” any temporarily impaired transmission paths and will
ensure data reaches the Gateway. You can have any number of hops from Node
to Node. A Node can even be installed simply to transmit data from more
distance Nodes to the Gateway, without any sensors installed in it. By planning
the system’s “transmission mesh,” data can be relayed in from the most remote
corner of your installation.
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Nodes can also be used to transmit data around or over obstacles, such as hills.
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Prepare for Installation
In setting up your system, follow these steps:
• Install the Mobilize Setup App on your Smartphone. Scan the applicable QR
code below or search for Mobilize Setup on iTunes or the Google Play Store.
PLACEHOLDER
Mobilize Setup
iPhone App
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Register your system on WeatherLink.com
Set up the Gateway
Mount the Gateway
Set up Nodes
Mount Nodes
Install sensors
Mobilize Setup
Android App
Installing the Gateway
Contents of Gateway Package
•
Hardware kit (as shown below)
U-Bolts
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" x 1 1/4" Lag Screws
1/4" Hex Nuts
Backing Plates
#6 x 3/8 Screws
(not needed)
Gateway Requirements & Tools
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•
•
•
•
CDMA, GSM/2G cellular network coverage in the area where setup is
performed
Smartphone with Mobilize Setup app downloaded
Mounting pole or post
Wrench
Screwdriver/power drill if mounting to a post
Register your Gateway
Note:
Register your Gateway online and wait 5 to 10 minutes BEFORE you power it up to
avoid a delay in uploading data. If you already powered up before registering,
remove power from the Gateway, register, then repower.
1. When you receive the e-mail with the Activation Code, follow the instructions
in the e-mail. (Or, go to www.weatherlink.com; click on Register. Select the
Gateway option.)
2. Read and agree to the Terms of Use.
3. Enter the DID and KEY located on the
sticker on the cover of this manual and
on the sticker inside the Vantage
Connect shelter.
4. Create and enter a user name and
password, and enter your e-mail
address to create a new user account.
DID: 0012746AAS00
KEY: 123456
Note:
Your user name will become part of your web page’s URL. For example if your user
name is JohnSmith, your URL will be www.weatherlink.com/user/JohnSmith
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Enter your time zone and indicate your Daylight Saving Time preference.
Enter the Activation Code received in the e-mail.
Click Continue with Registration.
Agree to the Service Agreement.
Click Create Account.
Configure and Set Up Your Gateway
You will need to know the transmitter IDs of each transmitting station before you
configure your Vantage Connect.
Follow the prompts to enter setting and configuration:
1. Reporting Stations & Units of Measure
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•
•
Enter the transmitter ID number of each of the transmitters that will be reporting to your Vantage Connect (up to 8). Choose a station type for each. (For
example, Vantage Pro2 ID: 1, Leaf and Soil Moisture Station: ID 2.) If using
repeaters, check the “Enable Repeaters” box and choose the final repeater’s ID
letter for each transmitter using repeaters.
Choose your preferred units.
Click Save.
2. Device Settings
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For accurate barometric pressure data, enter the elevation at which your Vantage
Connect will be mounted. Fine tune this sensor by entering the local barometric
pressure reading. (Sources of this information include your local airport or radio
station)
Select your anemometer and rain collector types.
For accurate year-to-date rain data, enter the year-to-date rainfall as of today,
and when your rain season starts.
Station Alarms (Optional): Set alarms for high and low weather conditions.
Vantage Connect will send up to 20 (counting both activate and deactivate)
email or text alarm notifications per day, outside of the plan’s intervals, when
these conditions exist.
If necessary, you may calibrate temperature, humidity, and wind readings. (Be
careful when deciding to calibrate; Davis weather stations are factory-calibrated
for accuracy and may not match less accurate or less local data such as reported
on television or a web page.) Enter the amount of offset you want the
temperature or humidity reading to be reported. For example, if you believe
your outside temperature data is consistently 2 degrees too low, enter +2. If you
believe the outside humidity data is consistently 5% too high, enter -5. You must
calibrate the wind direction if your anemometer cannot be mounted so that the
arm points true north. Enter the direction the arm points, if not zero, in degrees
from 1° to 359°.
Click Save.
3. My Account. Enter your account information.
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•
•
•
•
Enter your City, State, Country, and latitude & longitude
Enter a name for your station (this will become your web page title)
Choose a station type and usage from the pull-down menus
Choose whether to show display 24-hour time
Check the “Keep ‘My Weather’ private” box if you do not want your current
weather to be seen without a password. (No private information appears on this
screen.)
4. If any erroneous data has been logged during setup and installation, you should
clear highs and lows. (For example, while setting up, the wind cups and vane
were spun. This false “high wind” data should be cleared.) To clear, click
Manage Stored Data.
5. Click Save.
6. You can edit these settings at any time by logging in to your account and
clicking My Account then [edit] (to edit account information or change your
password); or, in the My Device box: Edit Configuration, Edit Settings, or
Manage Stored Data.
Note:
These settings and configurations will be pushed to the Vantage Connect at the first
update after it is set up and powered. The changes will then be sent to your
WeatherLink.com page at the next update. So the changes will not appear on your
page after at least 2 update intervals. (Update intervals are 5, 15 or 60 minutes
depending on your service plan). With high network traffic, this may take longer.
Prepare Gateway for Installation
Remove all cardboard and packing materials from inside the shelter.
Connect the battery
The Gateway is shipped with one battery cable (the red, or positive cable)
disconnected to prevent battery drain. Connect the red cable to the red terminal.
IMPORTANT: When putting your Gateway into cold storage, disconnect the red cable.
Power Up
Note:
Register your Gateway online and wait 5 to 10 minutes BEFORE you power it up to
avoid a delay in uploading data. If you already powered up before registering,
remove power, register, then repower.
1. Plug the main power cable back into the jack. You should hear two beeps.
The Gateway will now begin to acquire both the radio signal from the weather
station as well as the cell signal. You will be able to observe this by watching
the LED lights.
Main power jack
Main power cable
• While the Gateway is searching for signals, the LED lights will flash.
• When the signals are acquired, the LEDs will stop flashing and stay on. After
several minutes, the solid LED lights will time out and go off.
If there is a connection error, the lights will flash quickly. Their behavior will
indicate the type of error. See Gateway Status LEDs: on page 16.
Note:
The LED lights can be reactivated by pressing and releasing the blue status LED on/
off button. After pressing the button, wait for up to 30 seconds for lights to come on.
Do not hold the button down.
The Gateway will now begin to acquire the cell signal. As this is occurring, you
may see the lights go on an off or blink, but after about a minute, the lights will
begin to indicate the status of your connections. You will be able to use the lights
to verify connection or troubleshoot connection problems by watching the LED
lights.
The lights flash when Gateway is searching for a signal from the weather station
(upper LED) or a cell signal (lower LEDs). Once the signal is detected, all four cell
status lights will turn solid and stay on for a few minutes, indicating success. It can
take several minutes to acquire all signals.
Add the Gateway
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make sure the Bluetooth function on your smartphone is on.
Open the app and tap “Add a Gateway.”
Bring the phone close to the Gateway or tap it gently on the Gateway.
Follow the prompts as the Gateway is located and connection is made between
the Gateway and your account on WeatherLink.com.
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Mount the Gateway
The best way to determine cellular connection is to take the Gateway to your
proposed location and use the smartphone app to see the signal strength.
• If the signal is present but weak, it may indicate that there is an obstruction
between the Gateway and the cell tower. If there are large trees or buildings in
the area, these may be obstructing the signal. Try moving the location so that
the obstruction is avoided. If you selected location is in a low spot, try moving
to a location that is higher.
• If you get no signal in the chosen location, try a second choice location that is
on the opposite side of your property.
Note:
Although the radio in the Gateway is not compatible with the radio in wireless
Vantage Pro2 stations, you may plug a cabled Vantage Pro2 weather station directly
into your Gateway. If so, you will need to choose a location that t is within reach of
the weather station’s 40’ cable.
The Gateway can be mounted on a pole or a flat surface such as a wall or a
wooden post.
It is important that the shelter be mounted so that the solar panel gets the greatest
amount of sunshine -- the solar shelter should be facing south (in the northern
hemisphere) or north (in the southern hemisphere).
Tip:
Mounting the shelter may be easier if done by two people.
Mounting on a Flat Surface
Attach the shelter to the mounting surface in the desired location using the lag
screws and backing plates as shown below. Use a pencil or a center-punch to mark
the location of the pilot hole.
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Mounting On a Pole
Mount the Gateway onto a pole with an outside diameter of 0.84'' to 1.84'' (21 mm
to 27 mm) using the U-bolts, backing plates, washers, and hex nuts provided.
Note:
For mounting on larger diameter pipes, the housing can accommodate U-bolts with
5/6'' (8 mm) threads for pipes up to 2.40'' (61 mm) outside diameter (not provided).
Set Up Nodes and Sensors
See your Enviromonitor Node User Manual.
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Appendix B: Using AC Power to Charge the
Battery
If your installation is in a low-light area or an area with prolonged periods of time
where temperatures stay below -4°F (-20°C), charging may be inhibited. You may
use Davis’s Optional AC Charger Kit, product number 6710, to charge the battery.
The kit allows you to replace the solar charger with AC power. The adapter has a
universal input (100 -240V, 50-60 Hz) and will work anywhere in the world. (A
wall-plug adapter may be necessary for use in some countries.) In a cold
environment, you will need to bring the Vantage Connect into a warmer
environment (above -4°F/-20°C) to charge the battery with the AC Charger Kit.,
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Troubleshooting
 How can I tell if my battery voltage is getting too low?
Our server will monitor your battery voltage and will trigger an e-mail warning if
it should get critically low (approximately 14 days of power). The e-mail will go to
both the registered customer’s e-mail address as well as the alarm e-mail address
(if one has been set up).
 My installation is in a low light area. Can I add another solar panel?
Yes. You can add an Extra Solar Panel Kit (product number 6616).
 Can I add another battery? Can I charge the battery on AC power?
Yes. You will also need a Universal Shelter (product number 6618) in which to
mount the extra battery. Contact Tech Support for parts and instructions on adding
batteries. You may also use AC power to charge the battery. See Appendix B:
Using AC Power to Charge the Battery on page 13.
 My status LEDs are not blinking.
Make sure the power cord is connected. If power is connected and the LED is still
off, press and release the blue Status LED ON/OFF button shown in the diagram.
It can take up to 30 seconds for the lights to turn on. If the LEDs are still off, try
repowering your Gateway (unplug the main power cable, wait one minute, then
plug it in again). If the LEDs still do not come on, contact technical support.
Main power
cable
Status LED
on/off button
 No data is being uploaded.
Try these steps:
• Make sure status LED is showing normal function, otherwise the device has not
registered on the network. (See above to test LEDs.)
• Check power to the weather station. Make sure all cables are securely plugged
in.
• Measure battery power with volt meter.
• Repower by unplugging the main power cable, waiting one minute, then
plugging it in again.
If data still is not uploaded, contact Tech Support.
 If I lose cell connectivity, but my Gateway is still powered, how much data will be
stored?
The amount of data it can store is similar to a standard data logger and dependent
on your archive interval or subscription plan interval.
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When the cell connection resumes, the Gateway will send this old data to
weatherlink.com in what we call “catchup mode.” In catchup mode, the Gateway
will send 15 records about every 2 minutes.
Archive Interval
Amount of Data Stored
Amount of data sent every
2-minutes in “Catchup Mode”
5-minute
7 days
75 minutes
15-minute
22 days
3.75 hours
60-minute
90 days
15 hours
 How can I access my data if I am on site but don't have a PC with an internet
connection?
If you urgently need to access your weather data at your remote site but have no
access to a PC with an internet connection, you can connect a laptop (or PC)
directly to the Vantage Connect and download all of the archive records in its
memory using the supplied WeatherLink software. You will need an interface
cable. Please call Technical Support to request a Vantage Connect interface cable.
 Can I replace my battery?
Yes. Your Gateway comes with a battery designed to charge in temperatures as
low as -4°F/-20°C.
If you need to replace the battery and your installation is in a location with low
temperatures, you should replace the battery with a Davis battery, product number
7011.025.
If your installation is in a warmer climate, you may replace the battery with a 6volt, 12 Ah, gel cell battery which will only charge at temperatures above 0°C.
See Specifications on page 18.
(With either battery, your Gateway can function down to -40°F/C.)
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 What do the LED lights indicate?
If there is an error in getting a signal, the status LEDs will flash to indicate the type
of error.
Refer to the table below to ascertain what the LEDs mean so that you can report
the problem to Technical Support.
Gateway Status LEDs:
Gateway LED Error Messages
LED Behavior
Lower LED
(Network)
Rapidly flashes
blue on and off,
while upper red
LED blinks to
indicate the error
code. Pauses and
repeats.
Upper LED
(Wx Status)
Indicates
Blinks red once,
pauses and
repeats.
No cellular signal
found.
Blinks red twice,
pauses and
repeats.
Low cellular signal
strength.
Placeholder
Blinks red a
specific number
(3 to 10) of times
There is a cell
error. The number
of red flashes
indicates the error
code number.
Rapidly flashes
blue
Alternates flashing
green and red
The system has
encountered a
problem and is
restarting
Slowly blinks blue
Alternates flashing
green and yellow
Solid red
Upgrading
firmware over the
air.
There is an error in
receiving weather
data from the
transmitter(s).
What to do
Move the Vantage
Connect to a different
location.
Vantage Connect may
function in this
location, but you may
want to move if
possible.
Contact Tech Support
and report the error
code.
Wait for restart.
Wait; this can take
several minutes.
Contact Tech Support.
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Contacting Davis Technical Support
For questions about installing or operating your Enviromonitor Gateway,
please contact Davis Technical Support. We’ll be glad to help.
Online
www.davisnet.com
See the Weather Support section for copies of user
manuals, product specifications, application notes,
software updates, and more.
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E-mail
support@davisnet.com
Telephone
(510) 732-7814
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
Specifications
General:
Cellular Bands. . . . . . . .
Operating Temperature.
Charging Temperature .
Storage Temperature . .
Current Draw. . . . . . . . .
Transmitter Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Housing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions (width x length x height) . . . . .
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions without tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
. -40° to +140°F (-40° to +60°C)
. -4° to +120°F (-20° to +49°C)
. -40° to +140°F (-40° to +60°C)
. 25mA typical, 1A peak
GPRS class 10: 146mA typical
. 2W @ 850/900 MHz (Class 4)
1W @ 1800/1900 MHZ (Class 1)
. Rugged ASA Plastic
. 13.75 X 10 X 4.15 inches
(34.9 X 25.4 X 10.5 cm)
. 8.14 lbs. (3.69 kg)
. 6 volt, 12 Ah, gel cell with quick
disconnect 0.250” x 0.032” (6.35
mm x 0.81 mm) tabs
. 5.95” L x 3.70” H x 2.00” D;
151 mm L x 98 mm H x 51 mm D
Certifications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC PTCRB CE Carrier
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Enviromonitor® Gateway
Product Numbers 6800, 6801
Document Number: 07395.338 Rev. A December 14, 2015
Enviromonitor®,, Vantage Pro®, Vantage Pro2™, Vantage Vue® , and WeatherLink® are trademarks of
Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA.
© Davis Instruments Corp. 2015. All rights reserved.
Information in this document subject to change without notice. Davis Instruments Quality Management
System is ISO 9001 certified.
®
3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A.
510-732-9229 • Fax: 510-732-9188
E-mail: info@davisnet.com • www.davisnet.com

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