Davis Instruments DWW765Y Vantage Pro 2 Wireless Repeater User Manual 1

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Wireless Repeater Users Manual 1

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Users Manual 1

Long Range RepeaterInstallation ManualFor AC-Powered and Solar-Powered RepeatersModels 7653 and 7654
Vantage Pro2™ Long Range Wireless Repeater ManualRev. A, June 9, 2005Document Part Number: 07395.258For Vantage Pro2 Long Range Wireless Repeaters: 7653, 7654Compatible with Vantage Pro Antennas: 7656, 7660Vantage Pro® and Vantage Pro2™ are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA. © Davis Instruments Corp. 2005. All rights reserved.Information in this document subject to change without notice.3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778510-732-9229 • Fax: 510-732-9188E-mail: info@davisnet.com • www.davisnet.com FCC Part 15 Class B Registration WarningThis 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 res-idential 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 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.• 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: IRDWW765YIC: 3788A-765YEC EMC ComplianceThis product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC, as tested to the following directives: • ETSI EN 300 220• ETSI EN 301 489This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 11 dBi. Antennas having a higher gain are strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen that the equiv-alent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.
1Welcome!The Vantage Pro2™ Long Range Repeater can be used with any Vantage Pro2 wireless transmitter station and re-transmits the information to a Vantage Pro2 compatible receiver (Vantage Pro2 console or Envoy®). The Long Range Repeater works in much the same way as the Vantage Pro2 wireless repeaters, but extends the range and distance between a repeater and a receiver by up to 10 times that of the Vantage Pro2 wireless repeater.Long Repeater Manual OverviewThis manual provides additions information specific to the installation and use of the Long Range Repeaters and is intended to be used in conujunction with the Wireless Repeater Installation Manual. The table below shos the location of the information required to install and maintain your Long Range Repeaters:Section/Procedure In This Manual In the Wireless Repeater ManualComponents and Hardware XAdditional Antenna Components and Hardware XRepeater Board Contents XXTools for Setup XWireless Repeater Introduction XRepeater Configurations/Architecture XApplying Power XSingle Repeater Installation XAdvanced Repeater Installation XMounting the Long Range Wireless Repeater and Antennas XConnecting External Antennas to the Repeater XConsole and WeatherLink Configuration XLong Range Repeater Troubleshooting XLong Range Repeater Specification X
2Long Range Repeater Components and HardwareIn addition to the wireless repeater enclosure and hardware, the long range repeater comes equipped with custom-selected external antennas that can be used separately on in comibination of one another. Omni-direction AntennaYagi AntennaOmni Antenna5/16"U-Bolts48"AntennaCableFlat WasherLock WasherNutYagi Antenna5/16"U-Bolts48"AntennaCableFlat WasherLock WasherNut
3Repeater Board ContentsThe board contained within the repeater enclosure has the following contents:TransmitterDIP SwitchesRepeaterDIP SwitchesRepeaterTest SwitchTXLEDStatusLEDBatteryCompartmentSolar Power Tab AC Adpater Repeater Cables
4The component unique to the Long Range Repeater board is:•Antenna Cables — Connects the repeater board to the external antennas.Mounting the Wireless RepeaterThe antenna configuration and wireless repeater can be mounted on a pole at designated location. Use the brovided U-bolts for the wireless repeater and the U-bolts provided for each antenna type to install them all to a pole. .Installing a Repeater\Antenna(s) on a PoleRefer to the following illustrations to install the repeater and antennas on a pole:1. Place the repeater enclosure at a low place on the pole to provide enough room on the top of the pole to mount the necessary antennas.2. While holding the shelter against the pole close to the bottom, place a U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes on at the top of the shelter. 3. Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends. 4. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts.5. Place the second U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes at the bottom of the shelter. 6. Put a flat washer, a lock washer, and a hex nut on each bolt end, and tighten the hex nuts. Depending on the types of antennas selected, use the illustrations on the follow-ing pages to assemble and mount your selected antennas:FlatWasherLockWasherHexNutU-Bolt
5Omni and Yagi Antenna Combination AssemblyOmni AntennaYagi Antenna5/16"U-BoltsFlat WasherLock WasherNut48"AntennaCables2" Diam.Pole
6Two Yagi Antenna Combination AssemblyConnecting External Antennas to the RepeaterAntenna CablesCableClampsRepeaterCables
7SpecificationsComplete specifications for all of the Vantage Pro2 weather products as well as the wire-less repeater are available in the Weather Support section of our website: http://www.davisnet.com/support/weather/GeneralOperating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40 to 150° Fahrenheit (-40 to 65° Celsius)Non-Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40 to 150° Fahrenheit (-40 to 65° Celsius)Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 mA at 4-6 VDCBatteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR 123A 3-volt lithium battery Battery Life Estimates (with no solar or AC power input):*Both received directly by the repeater and those IDs repeated from the previous repeater in a chainSolar Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 WattsAlternate Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC power adapterHousing Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UV-resistant PVC plasticDimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25'' x 2.25” x 7.88'' (159 mm x 57 mm x 200 mm)Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.188 lb. (.539 kg)Wireless Communication (US models)Transmit/Receive Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . 902-928 MHz FHSS.ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-928 MHz FHSS: FCC-certified low power, less than 8 mW, no license required.RangeLine of Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .up to 2 miles (3 km)Wireless Communication (OV, EU, UK models)Transmit/Receive Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . 868.0 - 868.6 MHz FHSS (Frequency Hop-ping Spread Spectrum)ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868.0 - 868.6 MHz FHSS. CE-certified, less than 8 mW, no license required.Antenna gain can not exceed 8 dBi maximum and no more than four transmitter IDs to comply with the EN 300 220 regulation.RangeLine of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 2 miles feet (3 km)Transmit Interval# of IDs* Estimated Life Expectancy (Months)1441.58<1Type GainOmnidirectional Antenna (#7655) 5 dBiYagi Antenna (#7660) 11 dBi
8Repeater Transmit Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5625 - 3.0000 seconds depending on ID.

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