Wireless Temperature Station
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1. DIP Switches x x DIP Switches in Top right Corner of SIM Illustration has been enlarged for clarity DIP Switches 1 2 and 3 are for receiver ID settings DIP Switch 4 is for TEST mode only Setting Console Receiver s to Same ID 1 Put your console into Setup Mode press and hold DONE and press the DOWN arrow Screen 1 Transmitters displays on the console screen You should see the words RECEIVING FROM and STATION NO followed by the transmitter IDs that your console detects One of these should be the ID number you just set on the temperature station transmitter If you don t see it make sure the console is within 10 of the transmitter and verify that you set the DIP switches correctly If you still don t see it go to TEST mode in the next section 2 Press DONE to move on to Screen 2 Selecting Transmitters Setup Mode Screen 2 is where you will set the console to recognize signals on that ID as coming from a temperature station 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrows to scroll through transmitter IDs When you see the ID you chose for the temperature station use the UP or DOWN arrows to activate reception of that ID code Make sure the screen shows ON 4 Press GRAPH to change the type of station assigned to that transmitter ID Press GRAPH until the word TEMP appears 5 To exit Setup Mode press and hold DONE See the Vantage Pro2 User s Manual a2. 5 x 7 875 158 75 mm x 57 15 mm x 200 mm Weight 2 oh arly dood Poet eed E 1 06 Ib 49 kg Wireless Communications Transmit Receive Frequency US Models 902 928 MHz FHSS Overseas Models 868 0 868 6 MHz FHSS ID Codes Available lisse 8 Qutput POWer zx oe TA yi A ee ECPRITTA 902 928 MHz FHSS FCC certified low power less than 8 mW no license required 868 0 868 6 MHz FHSS CE certified less than 8 mW no license required Range Line of Sight 1 90 ee RAs IREEC REN up to 1000 feet 300 m Through Walls 2s isi tei 200 to 400 feet 75 to 150 m Sensor Output Outside Temperature Air Resolution and Units 0 1 F or 1 C user selectable Ranges cerei aha Regu ree 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 C Sensor Accuracy llle leen 1 F 0 5 C under 110 F 43 C 2 F 1 C over 110 F 43 C Update Interval 000000 10 seconds Data coe fetes sse qus reste ua bai ddnde a etc Instant Reading Alarms 1 uiuis eis qp cm y RR E e m aree rec High and Low Thresholds from Instant Reading 11 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
3. Wireless Temperature Station Installation Manual Note The Wireless Temperature Station Davis product number 6382 is for use with wireless Vantage Pro2 weather stations The Wireless Temperature Station 6382 is not compatible with original Vantage Pro wireless weather stations Original Vantage Pro wireless weather stations require the original Wireless Temperature Station Davis product number 6380 Components and Hardware The Wireless Temperature Station includes the following components and mounting hardware 8 Cable Ties Gemma 3 Volt Lithium 1 4 x 1 1 2 Battery Lag Screws c U Bolts 1 4 Flat Washers n j 1 4 Lock Washers 1 4 Hex Nuts OSN Um SS Shelter with Temperature Probe 12 3 6 m Cable Tools for Setup In addition to the components shown you will need some or all of the fol lowing materials Adjustable wrench or 7 16 11 mm wrench Ballpoint pen or paper clip small pointed object of some kind Drill and 3 16 5 mm drill bit Gf mounting on a vertical surface Installation Steps For ease of installation please follow steps in the order presented Prepare the temperature station page 3 Insert the battery page 3 Set the transmitter ID page 3 Set ID on the temperature station using DIP switches page 4 Set the console to recognize the signals page 4 View current temperature page 5 If you
4. aple gun to secure cables Metal staples especially when installed with a staple gun have a tendency to cut the cables Cable Tie Contacting Davis Instruments Note 10 510 732 7814 for Technical Support Monday Friday 7 00 a m 5 30 p m Pacific Time 800 678 3669 Toll Free Order Line Monday Friday 7 00 a m 5 30 p m Pacific Time Our customer service representatives can answer most questions and assist you with your purchases 510 732 9229 For callers outside the USA or Canada 510 670 0589 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 support davisnet com E mail to Technical Support sales davisnet com E mail to Customer Service info davisnet com General e mail Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization Specifications General Operating Temperature llle 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 C Non operating Temperature 0 50 to 158 F 45 to 70 C Sensor Typen S cscs eck is ead WT aret Thermistor Current Draw 1 ee 0 14 mA average 30 mA peak at 4 to 6 VDC power Battery vase oc ops deoa hace eae os CR123A 3 Volt Lithium cell Battery Lifes uc ie eee ee he ke 8 months Housing Material llle UV resistant PVC plastic Dimensions RE eb RIDE eS 6 25 x 2 2
5. at washer Nut m E Washer U Bolt T Mounting Temperature Station on a P ole 3 Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten the nuts 4 Place the second U bolt around the pole and through the two holes at the bottom of the shelter Put a flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each bolt end and tighten the hex nuts Mounting on a Vertical Surface 1 With a 3 16 5 mm drill bit drill two holes approximately 2 50 mm apart Use a carpenter s level to ensure the holes will be level 2 Drill two more holes 7 1 32 below the upper holes N Flat Screw r N Washer Mounting Temperature Station on a Vertical Surface W Insert the 1 4 x 1 1 2 lag screws through the flat washers and through the holes at the top of the shelter into the post Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten the lag screws 4 Insert the 1 4 x 1 1 2 lag screws through the flat washers and through the holes at the bottom of the shelter into the post Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten the lag screws Note A Note on Securing Cables To prevent fraying or cutting of cables secure them so they will not whip about in the wind Secure a cable to a metal pole by wrapping electrical tape around them both Make sure cables are secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3 5 1 1 6 m CO I N Cable Clip Do not use metal staples or a st
6. cting Davis Instruments on page 10 If the LED flashes repeatedly but your console isn t picking up a signal anywhere in the room it could be related to one of the following causes 1 The DIP switches were not correctly set on the transmitter Review the procedure on page 3 2 The ID was not correctly set on the console receiver Review the procedure on page 4 3 Reception is being disrupted by RF radio frequency interference 4 There is a problem with the console receiver See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 10 Note Remember to turn the Test DIP switch OFF when you re finished testing wireless transmission If it is left ON the blinking LED will reduce battery life significantly Choosing a Location for the Wireless Temperature Station Locate the station s temperature probe where it will not be exposed to sources of heat or cold that could distort temperature measurements The temperature probe is waterproof and may be submerged It can be used to measure soil or water temperature The transmitter shelter is weather proof but not waterproof Do not submerge the transmitter shelter Consider these factors when locating the temperature probe to measure air temperature Place the probe where it will not be in direct sunlight and where it will have limited exposure to reflected sunlight If possible place the sensor at least 5 1 5 m from any surface which is exposed to direct sunlight Limit the probe s exposure to night s
7. don t see temperature from the correct Station No put the trans mitter in TEST mode page 5 Choose a location for the wireless temperature station page 6 Test transmission from the proposed mounting location page 7 Mount the temperature station page 8 A note on securing cables page 10 Specifications page 11 For Technical Support please see Contacting Davis Instruments on page 10 Preparing the Temperature Station Note The illustration below shows the Sensor Interface Module or SIM inside the shelter Insert the 3 volt lithium battery into the battery holder matching the sign on the battery with the sign on the SIM 3 Volt Lithium Battery E e B A e _ DIP Switches 4 dus LED Lm DEWIS IEsull SENSOR INTERFACE MODULE E O TEMP UV SUN RAIN WIND HUM ee i T e Cable Clamp 4 V Screw i c Clamp LL Cable Clamp Li pi z Mount eZ Square Black Grommets i Temperature Probe Cable Sensor Interface Module on Wireless Temperature S tation o Note the location of the DIP switches You will work with them during the next installation step The Temperature Probe Cable is installed and mounted with the cable clamp at the factory Set
8. 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 particu lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined 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 Product Numbers 6372 63720V Davis Instruments Part Number 07395 239 Wireless Temperature Station 2 Installation Manual Rev A Manual 11 29 04 This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directve 89 336 DAVIS i alll Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 2778 510 732 9229 Fax 510 732 9188 E mail info davisnet com www davisnet com
9. ky The temperature probe will cool down faster than the surrounding air Inaccurate temperature readings from exposure to sunlight and night sky are due to radiation effects These effects can be minimized by placing your temperature probe in a Radiation Shield 77 14 The following factors should be considered whether your temperature probe is inside a radiation shield or not f placing the probe on the outside of a building a good location is under the eaves on the north side of the building In the Southern Hemi sphere the south side of a building is preferable Place the probe at least 10 3 m away from lights or lamps Place the probe at least 5 1 5 m from chimneys and exhaust vents Range of Wireless Transmission The range of wireless transmission depends on many factors For the best reception position the transmitter shelter and your console receiver as close together as possible Range is up to 1 000 300 m in the line of sight under optimal conditions Typical range under most conditions is 200 to 400 75 to 150 m but this may be reduced by walls ceilings trees or foliage Radio frequency inter ference RF can also reduce transmission distance Cordless phones and ham radios are common examples of RF interference A metal roof or other large metal structure can interfere with the signal aluminum siding a furnace with metal ducts and your refrigerator are examples Sometimes transmission between
10. mp Setup Guide Setup Mode Screen 2 Selecting Transmitters Viewing Current Temperature Press TEMP until you see an outside temperature displayed on the con sole screen with the correct Station No displayed above or below it This confirms communication between your temperature station and the con sole go on to Choosing a location for the Wireless Temperature Sta tion on page 6 If You Do Not See Current Values from the Correct Sta tion ID Number Verify that the console receiver is powered and is not in Setup Mode exit Setup Mode by pressing and holding DONE for a moment Then on the temperature station check that the battery is properly installed Walk around the room with the console standing for a few moments in various locations to see if you are picking up signals If you don t see readings no matter where you stand with the console put the transmitter in TEST mode TEST mode DIP switch 4 on the SIM see illustration on page 4 is the TEST DIP switch Switch it to the ON position using a ball point pen or paper clip This puts the transmitter in TEST mode An LED indicator light flashes each time it transmits The LED immediately flashes once to show that the light itself func tions The LED flashes each time the transmitter broadcasts a signal which should be every 2 5 seconds If the LED flashes only once and then remains dark there is a problem with the transmitter See conta
11. ting the Transmitter ID Each wireless transmitting station must be set to one of eight transmitter IDs DIP switches 1 2 and 3 on the SIM allow you to control the ID the channel the station transmits on DIP switch 4 is used for transmis sion testing not for transmitter ID Note Note The transmitter and receiver communicate with each other only when both are set to the same ID The factory default transmitter ID is 1 Looking at the table below you can see that means the DIP switches are in the OFF position when each transmitting station leaves the factory whether it is an ISS a wireless tem perature station or another kind of station The ISS is included with every Wireless Vantage Pro2 so the console receiver is set to find the ISS on 1 Set your temperature station to its own ID number Use a ballpoint pen or paper clip to toggle DIP switches 1 2 and 3 The settings for transmitter IDs 1 8 are shown in the table below ID CODE SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 SWITCH 3 1 default off off off 2 off off ON 3 off ON off 4 off ON ON 5 ON off off 6 ON off ON 7 ON ON off 8 ON ON ON Use this table to ensure that each wireless transmitting station in your sys tem is broadcasting on its own transmitter ID Battery Holder AN ar C
12. wireless units is obscured by something you cannot identify or by some obstacle that you can t work around If necessary consider using Wireless Repeater 7626 or 7627 to strengthen the signal or increase the distance between the transmitter and the console receiver Testing Transmission from Proposed Location It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before per manently mounting the temperature station Place the shelter at the intended mounting site or have someone hold it there so you can walk around with the console receiver for a few minutes Rotating the antenna may help to improve reception Test wireless reception anywhere you might want to use or mount your console receiver now or in the future Take your time If you aren t picking up strong signals where you intend to place your console better to move the shelter now than after it has been mounted Experiment If you have irregular terrain in the area it may interfere with the signal For example if the transmitter is mounted downhill from the console receiver the ground may block a wide angle of the transmitted signal Mounting the Wireless Temperature Station Mounting on a Pole 1 While holding the shelter against the pole place a U bolt around the pole and through the two holes on at the top of the shelter 2 Place a flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends A _ ae a cee Fl
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