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Vantage Vue Console Manual

Document Part Number: 07395.261 Rev. D, June 1, 2011

For Vantage Vue Consoles #6351

And Vantage Vue Weather Stations #6250, 6357

Vantage Vue® and Vantage Pro2

™

are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA.

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if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Vantage Vue ................................................................................................1

Console Features: Keyboard & Display .....................................................................1

In This Manual ...........................................................................................................2

Vantage Vue System Installation Steps ...................................................................... 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 ........................................................................................... 5

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

Screens 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 & Date, Sunrise & 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

Changing Alarm Sound............................................................................................. 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

Chapter 1

Welcome to Vantage Vue

The console of your new Vantage Vue wireless weather station 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

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 key. Just

press a key to select the variable or function printed on that key.

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 and then immediately press the key for that

function.

After pressing 2ND, the 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.

HEAT DEW

CHILL

UNITS

CLEAR

SETALARM SETUP

TEMP

HUM

WIND

RAIN

BAR

LIGHT

GRAPH

HI/LOW

TIME

2ND

DONE

Vantage Vue Keyboard

HEAT

TEMP

2ND

Console Features: Keyboard & Display

In Current Weather Mode, the display shows the time and date, the likely forecast within the

next 12 hours, current moon phase, 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.

In This Manual

This manual contains all the information you will need to power, setup, 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 mount-

ing 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.

Vantage Vue System Installation Steps

• Prepare the Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) for Installation. See your Vantage Vue Integrated

Sensor Suite Installation Manual.

• Install, power and setup the console

• Mount the ISS

WIND

INSIDE OUTSIDE

RAIN RATE

CHILL

in/hr

F F

Time & Date

Sunrise/Sunset

Arrow shows

which variable

is selected

Inside & Outside

Temperature

Inside & Outside

Humidity

Barometric

Pressure & Trend

Rain data & ET*

Wind Chill/Heat

Index/Dew Point

Weather Center

with additional

information

Wind

Compass Rose

Graph of

selected variable

Antenna icon

shows active

transmission

Moon phase,

alarm, &

forecast icons

*ET, optional, available only when used with a Vantage Pro2

Plus or a Vantage Pro2 with Solar Radiation sensor.

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 (not included) 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: The console will display messages if any of your system’s batteries are low.

LOW CONSOLE BATTERIES: Replace the console batteries

LOW BATTERY TRANSMITTER (ID#): Replace the battery in your outdoor Integrated Sensor

Suite (ISS) or any optional transmitting station you may have added.

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 three times (four times

if you have a data logger plugged in). 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)

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.

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 using WeatherLinkIP.

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).

Plugging in the AC adapter

Console Location

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.

4. Install the two rubber channel feet on the

kickstand.

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

inches (125 mm) apart. Use the guide

holes on the kickstand as a template

for the keyhole spacing.

2. Use a drill and a

” or

'' (2.4 or

2.8 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

'' (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.

Securing the kickstand

Installing the rubber feet

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:

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 SETUP.

• Press DONE to move to the next screen in the Setup Mode.

• Press BAR to display the previous screen in the Setup Mode.

Mode Description

Setup

Use Setup Mode to enter the time, date, and other information required to calculate

and display weather data such as 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

2ND

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 applicable.

• 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:

1. Press the < and > keys to select the hour,

minute, month, day or year segments. The

selected time or date setting blinks on 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 press 2ND and immediately

press UNITS. This toggles the clock set-

ting 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 imme-

diately 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: UTC 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.

UNITS

TIME2ND

YEAR

Screen 1: Time & Date

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, and 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 the United

States, Canada, 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 by 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’s signal has been

received. The antenna icon will not display if

the console has not received a signal from a station.

If you have installed a Vantage Pro2 ISS or Anemometer Transmitter kit, or if a nearby

neighbor has a Davis weather station, or if you are receiving from another console in

retransmit mode, 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 VUE

ISS” (refers to a Vantage Vue ISS), which is

appropriate for most installations. If you are using only the Vantage Vue ISS with ID 1 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 (1 - 8), the ID number is displayed on the screen as well

as its current configuration (OFF, VUE ISS, VP2 ISS 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 VUE ISS to VP2 ISS or WIND.

• VUE ISS - Refers tot the Vantage Vue ISS (whether direct transmission or retransmis-

sion from another console).

• VP2 ISS - Refers to the Vantage Pro2 ISS (whether direct transmission or retransmis-

sion from another console).

• WIND - Refers to an optional Anemometer Transmitter Kit (direct transmission only).

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 or con-

sole Vantage Pro2 ISS or console. 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 or VP2) the console is

retransmitting. Make sure the console that is receiving the retransmitted data is configured to 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 run-

ning 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.

4. Press DONE to move to the Longitude screen.

Setup Mode

1. Press the < and > keys to move between

fields.

2. Press the + and - keys to change the

settings up or down.

3. To select EAST or WEST, 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 are 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, or use Google Maps (in “terrain” view).

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 or the Salton Sea, 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

(multiply your elevation in feet 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

is to be determined and calculated. The factory default is NOAA, but in this screen you may

select a different method.

Setup Mode

To change the barometric reduction setting:

1. Press + or - to change the barometer

reduction setting type:

• 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 — Reports 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 system.

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.

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.

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 1

is the default

setting.

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 on 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 1

. If you are performing hydrology

studies in any of these climates in the Northern Hemisphere, change the rain season setting to

October 1

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 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 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.

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 in Europe) is suitable for most

applications.

Setup Mode

To 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 refers to 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. (It is different from the

“error” sound. To change this sound, See “Changing Alarm Sound” on page 33.)

These functions can be turned off or on.

1. Press the + and - keys to toggle the

setting to OFF or ON.

2. Adjust key beep volume using the <

and > keys.

3. 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.

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.

Current Weather Mode

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 when first putting

your station into use.

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 you

can display the current data

readings from your station, select

units of measure, and calibrate,

set, or clear weather variables.

You can see up to eight weather

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.

Some 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.

WIND

INSIDE OUTSIDE

RAIN RATE

CHILL

in/hr

F F

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.

• 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.

Wind chill, dew point, heat index share 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.

After pressing 2ND, the icon displays on the screen for eight

seconds. 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.

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.

TEMP

HUM

WIND

RAIN

BAR

SESW

MPH

WIND

in/hr

RAIN RATE

CHILL

DEW HEAT

HEAT DEW

CHILL

UNITS

CLEAR

SETALARM SETUP

TEMP

HUM

WIND

RAIN

BAR

LIGHT

GRAPH

HI/LOW

TIME

2ND

DONE

2ND

XCEN

Displaying Weather Variables

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 wind

compass rose.

• Press TIME to display the sunrise and sunset time for the current 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 icon. The forecast icons show

what 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 repre-

sent.

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 upper left section of the

console screen:

1. Press WIND to select wind speed.

Wind speed may be displayed in miles per hour (MPH.), 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 current and last 25 hours of readings.

TIME

MPH

WIND

Sunrise Sunset

F F

INSIDE OUTSIDE

RAIN DAYDEW

Sunrise and sunset times, moon phase

and forecast icons, with the moon

phase listed in the Weather Center

MPH

WIND

INSIDE OUTSIDE

RAIN RATE

CHILL

in/hr

F F

Wind speed, direction and wind

information displayed in the Weather Center

WIND

Displaying Weather Variables

A solid arrow within the compass rose indicates the current wind direc-

tion. Open arrows indicate up to six different 10-minute 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.

Each additional WIND key press toggles the display between

wind speed and wind direction in degrees. When displayed in

degrees, due north displays as 360

If the solar panel on your ISS is not facing due south, you

should recalibrate the wind direction reading on your console.

See “Calibrating Wind Direction Reading” on page 27.

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 for more information.)

• 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.

1. Press TEMP to select the outside

temperature.

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 information on changing the unit

measure or displaying the temperature in tenths of a degree. If the unit of measure is

360˚ N

45˚ NE

90˚ E

135˚ SE

180˚ S

225˚ SW

270˚ W

315˚ NW

MPH

WIND

INSIDE OUTSIDE

RAIN RATE

CHILL

in/hr

F F

Inside and outside temperature with

information displayed in the

Weather Center

TEMP

Displaying Weather Variables

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-temperature-related 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 tempera-

ture currently recorded and the temperature recorded at the same time the day before.

(Updated on the hour.)

• Temperature Change Per Hour — Displays the difference between the temperature

currently recorded and the temperature recorded the hour before. (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 the 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-temperature- related 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.

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.

1. Press HUM to select outside humidity.

Humidity is displayed in percent relative humidity.

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

Barometric pressure and pressure trend display

below inside and outside humidity.

in/hr

RAIN RATE

CHILL

WIND

MPH

INSIDE OUTSIDE

Inside and outside humidity with information

displayed in the Weather Center

HUM

MPH

WIND

CHILL

RAIN RATE

in/hr

Barometric Pressure with information

displayed in the Weather Center

Displaying Weather Variables

1. Press BAR to select barometric pressure. Barometric pressure may be

displayed in inches (in), millimeters (mm), 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. (Updated on the hour.)

• 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 SET-

TING” was selected in Screen 11: Barometric Reduction Setting. The barometric pres-

sure 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 infor-

mation.

• Absolute Pressure — Displays the barometric pressure that would display if “NONE”

was selected in Screen 11: Barometric Reduction Setting. The barometric pressure read-

ing 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.

BAR

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 wind compass rose.

1. Press 2ND then press CHILL to

select wind chill. Wind chill is displayed in either Fahrenheit (°F) or

Celsius (°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 (outside only) shares the

same section on the console as wind

chill and heat index, below the

barometric pressure variable, next to the

wind compass rose.

SESW

MPH

WIND

CHILL

RAIN RATE

in/hr

Wind chill with information displayed

in the Weather Center

2ND

CHILL

WIND

DEW

SESW

MPH

WIND

RAIN RATE

in/hr

Dew Point with information displayed in

the Weather Center

Displaying Weather Variables

1. Press 2ND then press DEW to select dew point. Dew point is

displayed in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°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.

2. Press WxCEN to display the weather information available for dew point in the Weather

Center. Press WxCEN twice to scroll through the Weather Center screens, which include:

• Maximum Dew Point — Displays the highest dew point measurement for the day with

the time it was recorded.

• Minimum Dew Point — Displays the lowest dew point measurement for the day with

the time it was recorded.

Heat Index

Heat index (outside only) shares the same

section on the console as wind chill and dew

point, below the barometric pressure variable,

next to the wind compass rose.

Press 2ND then press HEAT to display the

heat index. Heat index is displayed in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius

(°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 Maximum Heat Index (the highest Heat Index measurement recorded for the day) along

with the time it occurred displays in the Weather Center section of the console.

Rain

All the rain values are displayed in the same section on the console below the barometric

pressure variable, on the right side.

DEW

HUM

2ND

HEAT

SESW

MPH

WIND

RAIN RATE

in/hr

Heat Index with information displayed

in the Weather Center

HEAT

TEMP

2ND

Displaying Weather Variables

The rain values include RAIN RATE,

RAIN DAY (current day’s rain total),

RAIN MO (monthly rain total), and

RAIN YEAR (yearly rain total).

1. Press RAIN to display the current

rain rate.

Rain rate will display a number other than zero and the umbrella icon appears

when two tips of the rain spoon have occurred within a 15-minute period.

2. Press RAIN again to display RAIN DAY, the rain accumulated since 12:00

midnight.

3. Press RAIN a third time to select the month-to-date precipitation data. Monthly rain

displays the precipitation accumulated since the calendar month began.

4. Press RAIN

a fourth time to display the year-to-date precipitation data. Yearly rain displays

the precipitation accumulated since the first of the month you’ve chosen as the beginning of

your rain season in Setup Mode. (See “Screen 14: Rain Season” on page 13.)

All rain measurements may be displayed as either inches per hour (in/hr) or millimeters per

hour (mm/hr). See “Selecting Units of Measure” on page 26 for more information on

changing the unit of measure.

5. Press WxCEN to display the weather information available for all of the rain variables in

the Weather Center.

6. Press WxCEN multiple times to scroll through the rain-related Weather Center screens,

which include:

• Rain Rate — Displays the current rate of rain (unless already displayed).

• Rain Rate Maximum — Displays the maximum rain rate for the day and the time the

rate occurred.

• Rain Last 15 Minutes — Displays the total amount of rain recorded over the last 15

minutes.

• Rain Last 24 Hours — Displays the total amount of rain recorded over the last 24

hours.

• Rain Day — Displays rain since midnight (unless already displayed).

• Last Storm — Displays the rain total from the last rain event and the date on which the

most recent storm ended. It takes two tips of the rain spoon to begin a storm event and

24 hours without rain to end a storm event.

• Rain Last __ Days — Displays the total rain amount over a user-selected number of

days. To change the number of days over which the total rain amount is displayed, press

the + and - keys when this screen is displayed in the Weather Center. The number of

days allowable is 26 (the last 25 days plus the current day).

DAYRAIN

SESW

MPH

WIND

HEAT

Daily Rain Total with information displayed

in the Weather Center

RAIN

Displaying Weather Variables

Evapotranspiration (ET) (Optional)

All the evapotranspiration values share

the same section on the console as rain

values, below the barometric pressure

variable, on the right side.

Note: Evapotranspiration, solar radiation and UV index measurements are available only when the

Vantage Vue console is listening to a Vantage Pro2 Plus ISS or other Vantage Pro2 ISS in which

a solar radiation (and a UV sensor, for UV index) has been installed and “VP2 ISS” has been

selected in Screen 6 of the Setup Mode. See “Screen 6: Configuring Transmitter IDs” on page 9.

1. Press and release 2ND then press ET to display the daily

evapotranspiration reading.

Note: If you hear an error beep when selecting ET, it means the station the console is selected to

“hear” is not a Vantage Pro2 station with a solar radiation sensor.

2. Press and release 2ND then press ET again to display the monthly evapotranspiration

reading.

3. Press and release 2ND then press ET a third time to display the evapotranspiration reading

since January 1st of the current year.

4. Press WxCEN to display the weather information available for all of the ET variables in the

Weather Center.

5. Press WxCEN multiple times to scroll through the ET-related Weather Center screens,

which include:

• ET Last __ Days — Displays the total ET amount over a user-selected number of days.

To change the number of days over which the total ET amount is displayed, press the +

and - keys when this screen is displayed in the Weather Center. The number of days

allowable is 26 (the last 25 days plus the current day).

• Solar Radiation — Displays the current solar radiation measurement for the day.

• UV Index — Displays the current UV index.

Weather Center

Press WxCEN to view added information in the Weather Center section of

the console for each variable. See each individual variable for a list of

Weather Center screens available for each variable.

ET DAY

SESW

MPH

WIND

HEAT

Daily Evapotranspiration with Solar Radiation

information displayed in the Weather Center

RAIN

2ND

XCEN

Selecting Units of Measure

Light

Press LIGHT to turn on the backlight for the screen display. Press LIGHT

again to turn the backlight off.

Use the backlight when the LCD is not clearly visible. When the console is

battery operated, the backlight remains on as long as keys are pressed. If no keys are being

used, the backlight automatically turns off about fifteen seconds after it is turned on. If any key

is pressed while it is turned on, it will stay illuminated for 60 seconds from the last key press.

When battery power is low, the backlight does not light.

Note: When the console receives power from the AC adapter, the backlight remains on until it is

toggled off. Leaving the backlight on for an extended period of time raises the inside temperature

reading and lowers the inside humidity reading.

To adjust the screen’s contrast, press and release 2ND then press the + and

- keys multiple times while the 2nd icon appears on the screen. The + key

darkens the segments currently displaying on the console screen. The - key

lightens the segments currently displaying on the console screen. Adjust

the contrast as desired.

Note: The step changes are subtle. You may need to press the keys several times.

Selecting Units of Measure

Most weather variables may be displayed in at least two different measurement units,

including US and metric systems, although some variables feature more possibilities.

Barometric pressure, for example, may be displayed in millibars, millimeters, inches, or

hectoPascals. You can change each variable’s units independently and at any time.

To change units:

1. Select the weather variable.

2. Press and release 2ND then press UNITS.

The selected variable’s units change. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the

desired units appear.

For example, to change the barometric pressure units, first select baro-

metric pressure by pressing BAR. Next, press and release 2ND, then press UNITS. Repeat-

ing these steps cycles through the units available for barometric pressure: inches,

millimeters, hectoPascals, and millibars.

Displaying barometric pressure units:

inches (in), millimeters (mm), hectoPascals (hPa) and millibars (mb)

2ND

UNITS

TIME2ND

hPa

Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables

Your Vantage Vue weather station is factory-calibrated and tested to be highly accurate. You

should not need to calibrate it. However, to fine-tune your station, you can calibrate most of

the weather variables. For example, if your outside temperature seems consistently too high or

too low, you can enter an offset to correct the deviation.

Calibrating Temperature and Humidity

You can calibrate inside and outside temperature; and inside and outside humidity on your

Vantage Vue.

1. Select the temperature or humidity variable to be calibrated.

2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET.

After a moment, the variable you’ve selected begins to blink.

Keep holding SET until the Calibration Offset message displays in

the Weather Center.

3. Press the + or - keys to add or subtract from the temperature offset value.

Inside and outside temperature are calibrated in 0.1° F or 0.1° C increments, up to a

maximum offset of

/ - 12.7 (°F or °C). The variable’s value will change and the Weather

Center shows the offset you have entered.

4. Press DONE to exit calibration.

Calibrating Wind Direction Reading

The wind vane on your ISS is calibrated at the factory to be accurate when the solar panel

above it is pointing south. If your solar panel does not point south, you must use this procedure

to correct the wind direction. In any case, you can also use this procedure to fine-tune your

station for greatest accuracy.

Note: Wind direction calibration should be done when the ISS is mounted in its final position and the

vane is still.

1. With the wind vane stationary, ascertain its actual direction. Compare it to the direction

reading on the console.

2. Press WIND until the wind direction in degrees is displayed.

3. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET. The wind direction variable will begin to

blink.

4. Continue holding SET until “CAL” displays in the Weather Center. The Weather Center

displays the previously set wind direction calibration value, if one has been set.

5. Change the value of the wind direction in the compass rose

based on the direction the anemometer is currently pointing.

Due north is 360°, east is 90°, south is 180° and west is

270°.

6. Press the < and > keys to select digits in the anemometer’s

current reading.

7. Press the + and - keys to set the correct reading.

8. Press DONE to exit calibration.

Note: Wind direction can not be corrected by repositioning the wind vane.

360˚ N

45˚ NE

90˚ E

135˚ SE

180˚ S

225˚ SW

270˚ W

315˚ NW

Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables

Calibrating Barometric Pressure

Before calibrating the barometric pressure, be sure the station is set to the correct elevation.

See “Screen 10: Elevation” on page 11 for more information. Find the nearest source of

barometric pressure, such as a local airport, to get a current barometric pressure.

1. Press BAR to select barometric pressure.

2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET. The barometric pressure variable blinks.

3. Continue holding SET until the Weather Center reads “SET BAR”.

4. Press the < and > keys to select digits in the variable.

5. Press + and - keys to add to or subtract from the digit’s value.

6. Press DONE to exit calibration.

Calibrating Rain

The Rain Error in Percent refers to the measuring error of your rain collector. To set the rain

error percentage, first determine the percentage of error, then:

1. Enter Setup Mode by pressing 2ND and then SETUP.

2. Press DONE multiple times until Screen 13: Rain Collector displays. (See “Screen 13: Rain

Collector” on page 12 for more information.)

3. Press and release 2ND and then

press and release SET to display

the RAIN ERROR IN PERCENT

screen.

4. Enter the error. Enter a negative number if your station is under reporting; enter a positive

number if it is over reporting. For example, if your station is low by 2%, enter -2. If your

station is high by 4%, enter 4. Press the + and - keys to add or subtract from the percent

amount. The Rain Error Percentage range is -25 to 25 percent. (Not all corrections are

available, so you may have to choose the closest one.)

5. Press and hold DONE to save the setting and exit Setup Mode.

Note: This calibration will not retroactively affect past rain totals. It will only affect future rain data.

Setting Weather Variables

Setting a weather variable allows you to manually enter a total for that weather variable that

accrued prior to installation of your weather station.

You can set values for the following weather variables:

• Daily Rain — Sets the daily rain total. Monthly and yearly rain totals are updated.

• Monthly Rain — Sets the total rain for the current month. Does not affect the yearly rain

total.

• Yearly Rain — Sets the current year’s rain total.

• Daily ET (Evapotranspiration) — Sets the daily ET total. Monthly and yearly ET totals

are updated.

Rain Error in Percent

Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables

• Monthly ET— Sets the current month’s ET. Does not affect yearly total.

• Yearly ET — Sets the current year’s total ET.

To set a weather variable’s value:

1. Select the variable you wish to change (either RAIN or ET).

2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET. The variable blinks.

3. Keep holding SET until all digits are lit and stop flashing. Release SET; only one digit is

now blinking.

4. Press the < or > keys to select digits in the value.

5. Press the + and - keys to add to or subtract from the selected digit.

6. When you are finished, press DONE to exit.

Clearing Weather Variables Accumulations Calibrations

The following weather variables can be cleared:

• Wind Direction—Clears the wind direction calibration.

• Barometer — Clears any pressure offset used to calibrate the station.

Note: Clearing the barometric pressure offset value also clears the elevation setting in Setup Mode.

See “Screen 10: Elevation” on page 11.

• Daily rain—Clearing the daily rain value is reflected in the daily rain total, the last 15

minutes of rain, the last three hours of rain sent to the forecast algorithm, the umbrella

icon, and the monthly and yearly rain totals. Clear the daily rain total if the station acci-

dentally recorded rain when the ISS was installed or after routine cleaning and mainte-

nance.

• Monthly rain — Clears the monthly rain total. Does not affect the yearly rain total.

• Yearly rain — Clears the yearly rain total.

• Daily ET — Clears daily ET and subtracts the old daily ET total from the monthly and

yearly ET totals.

• Monthly ET — Clears the current monthly ET total. Does not affect the yearly ET total.

• Yearly ET — Clears the current yearly ET total.

• Heating and Cooling Degree Days— Clears the accumulated degree day total.

To clear a single weather variable:

1. Select the weather variable. (For degree days, select outside temperature, press WxCtr until

degree days is displayed.)

2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold CLEAR.

The variable you’ve chosen blinks. Keep holding CLEAR until

the value changes to zero or, in the case of the barometer, the raw

barometer value.

Clear All Command

This command clears all stored high and low weather data, including monthly and yearly

highs and lows, and clears alarm settings all at once.

1. Press WIND, making sure wind speed is displayed.

2. Press 2ND then press and hold CLEAR for at least six seconds.

3. Release CLEAR when “CLEARING NOW” displays at the bottom of the screen.

Highs and Lows Mode

The Vantage Vue records highs and lows for many weather conditions over three different

periods: days, months, and years. Except for yearly rainfall, all high and low registers are

cleared automatically at the end of each period.

For example, daily highs are cleared at midnight, monthly highs are cleared at month–end

midnight, yearly highs are cleared at year–end midnight. You may enter the month that you

would like the yearly rainfall accumulation to clear. The yearly rainfall clears on the first day

of the month you have chosen. The yearly high rain rate clears using the same setting.

The following table lists the high and low modes for all the weather variables:

Weather data highs and lows

Viewing Highs and Lows

1. Press HI/LOW to enter the Highs and Lows Mode.

The day of the week and “DAILY HIGHS” display in the Weather Center

section of the console and the console displays the highs for all visible

fields.

Weather Variable High Low

Day,

Time &

Date

Month Year Additional Information

Wind Speed Yes Yes Yes Yes Includes direction of highs

Outside Temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Inside Temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Outside Humidity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Inside Humidity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Barometer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Heat Index Yes Yes Yes Yes

Wind Chill Yes Yes Yes Yes

Dew Point Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Rainfall Rate Yes Yes Yes Yes*

Daily Rain Total Total Total*

Evapotranspiration Total Total Total

Requires a Vantage Pro2 ISS

with solar radiation sensor

* Stores yearly data for current and past years.

MPH

WIND

C C

INSIDE OUTSIDE

MO HEAT

HIGHS

RAIN

View of monthly highs

Alarm Mode

2. Press the + and - keys to scroll through Day Highs, Day Lows, Month Highs, Month Lows,

Year Highs and Year Lows.

The information provided in the Weather Center displays the day of the week, month or

year being viewed as well as indicates if the screen currently being viewed is displaying

highs or lows. The reading’s time and date, where applicable, appear in the time and date

fields.

3. Press the < and > keys to scroll back and forth through the 26 values in the graph section of

the console screen.

Pressing the < key displays the previous day’s highs. Each time you press the < key, the

date moves back another day. The 26 dots in the graph field represent each of the current

and last 25 days, months, or years. The right-most dot is the present. As you move back-

ward and forward the flashing dot changes to show what value is being displayed.

4. Use the console navigation keys to select a different weather variable.

The console’s time displays the time of the selected variable’s high or low.

5. Press DONE to exit the Highs and Lows Mode. The console screen displays the Current

Weather Mode.

Note: The low reading for wind chill and the high reading for heat index are displayed in the same

place. When scrolling through the high and low screens with either of these variables selected,

the wind chill and heat index readings toggle on and off depending on the screen displaying. If

dew point is selected, neither wind chill nor heat index will be displayed.

Alarm Mode

The Vantage Vue features 22 alarms that can be programmed to sound whenever a reading

exceeds or drops below a set value. With the exception of barometric pressure and time, all

alarms sound when a reading reaches the alarm threshold. For example, if the high outside

temperature alarm is set at 65° F/18°C, the alarm sounds when the temperature rises to or

above 65.0° F/18.0°C. A barometric pressure alarm is triggered based on trend. A time alarm

is based on a preset time.

Low alarms work the same way. For example, if the wind chill threshold is set for 30°F/-1°C,

the alarm condition begins when the wind chill drops to 30°F/-1°C and will continue until the

wind chill rises above 30°F/-1°C.

When an alarm condition exists, the audible alarm sounds, the alarm icon blinks

repeatedly, and an alarm description appears in the Weather Center at the bottom of

the screen. The alarm sounds for a maximum of two minutes (time alarm sounds for

one minute) if the console is battery-powered, but the icon continues to blink and the message

stays in the Weather Center until you clear the alarm or the condition clears. If you’re using

the AC adapter, the alarm will continue sounding as long as the condition exists.

The alarm will sound again for each new alarm. If more than one alarm is active, the

description for each active alarm along with a “+” symbol cycles onto the Weather Center

section of the screen every four seconds.

Alarm Mode

Vantage Vue Alarms

Special Alarms

ET (Evapotranspiration) (Optional)

Note: The ET Alarm is only available when the console is receiving data from a Vantage Pro2 Plus or

Vantage Pro2 with solar radiation sensor. If your Vantage Vue console is not listening to a

Vantage Pro2 Plus ISS, you cannot set an ET alarm.

ET is updated once an hour, on the hour. If during a given hour the ET value exceeds the alarm

threshold, the ET alarm sounds at the end of that hour. This is true for daily, monthly, and

yearly ET alarms. See “Evapotranspiration (ET)” on page 46 for a description of this variable.

Barometric Pressure

The Vantage Vue allows you to set two barometric pressure alarms: a “rise” alarm and a “fall”

alarm. You may select any rate of change per three hours between 0.00 and 0.25 inches (6.35

mm) Hg, (8.5 mb, hPa). The alarm will sound if the rate of change (in either direction) exceeds

the threshold you set. This alarm is updated every minute.

Setting Alarms

1. Press and release 2ND then press ALARM to enter the Alarm Mode

to view or set the high alarm thresholds. The screen displays the

current high alarm thresholds. The icon displays and “HIGH ALARMS” displays in

the Weather Center.

Variable Alarms

Barometric Pressure Trend

Storm Warning - uses trend value rising rate

Storm Clearing - uses trend value falling rate

Evapotranspiration* ET Alarm - uses total ET for the day

Humidity, Inside High and Low

Humidity, Outside High and Low

Dew Point High and Low

Rain

Flash Flood Alarm - uses current 15 minute rainfall

total

24 Hour Rain Alarm - uses current 24 hour rainfall total

Storm Storm Alarm - uses current storm rainfall total

Rain Rate High

Inside Temperature High and Low

Outside Temperature High and Low

Heat Index Temperature High

Wind Chill Temperature Low

Wind Speed High and 10-Minute Average

Time & Date The alarm sounds for 1 minute.

*Evapotranspiration measurements are only available when receiving data from Vantage

Pro2 Plus stations or other Vantage Pro2 ISS stations in which a solar radiation sensor

has been installed.

Graph Mode

2. Press the < and > keys to select one of the variables displayed on the screen or use the

console keys to select any weather variable. Also, press HI/LOW to display then toggle

between the high and low alarm threshold settings.

3. Press 2ND then press SET to activate the currently selected

weather variable.

4. Press the < and > keys to select digits in the threshold value.

5. Press the + and - keys to change the digit’s value up and

down.

6. Press DONE to finish changing the alarm setting.

7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 to change additional alarm settings.

8. Press DONE to exit Alarm Mode.

Setting the Time Alarm

1. Press and release 2ND then press ALARM to enter the Alarm Mode

The icon displays and “HIGH ALARMS” displays in the Weather Center.

2. Press TIME, then press and release 2ND and press SET.

The hour digit in the time field begins blinking, displaying the current time.

3. Press the < and > keys to select between the hour digit and the minutes digits.

4. Press the + and - keys to change the digit’s value up and down. To change between AM and

PM, keep pressing + and - when the hour value is blinking.

5. Press DONE to exit Alarm Mode.

Clearing Alarm Settings

1. Press 2ND and ALARM to enter the Alarm Mode.

2. Select the alarm setting you wish to clear.

3. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold CLEAR until the setting changes to all dashes.

You have cleared the alarm setting.

4. Press DONE to exit Alarm Mode.

Silencing Alarms

1. Press DONE to silence (but not clear) an alarm when it sounds.

Changing Alarm Sound

1. Press and release 2ND then press ALARM to enter the Alarm Mode.

2. Press and release 2ND then press the + and - keys to change the sound of the alarm tone.

Note: This also changes the error sound.

3. Press DONE to exit Alarm Mode.

Graph Mode

The Vantage Vue console includes a powerful Graph Mode that allows you to view over 50

graphs of different weather data right on the screen, all without connecting to a personal

computer.

The horizontal axis is time, showing the current and last 25 intervals (hours, days, months, or

years). The vertical axis scale changes automatically to fit the information of the period

graphed.

Graph Mode

Viewing Graphs

Although the graphs available may vary

for each weather variable, all are

displayed in the same way.

1. Select a variable to graph.

2. Press GRAPH to enter Graph Mode. Only the time, date, graph,

graph icon, selected variable and information pertaining to the

selected variable are visible. The rest of the screen is blank.

Values for the present time and each of the preceding 25 hours

are displayed in the graph, each hour represented by a dot. The dot at the right end of

the graph is the value for the current hour. You’ll notice that the dot is blinking. The

dot at the left end of the graph is the value at least 24 hours ago.

3. Press the < key and the second dot from the right starts to blink.

The screen displays the new dot’s value. The time display shows what hour is being

viewed.

4. Press the < and > keys to view the variable’s high values for each of the last 25

hours.

5. Press the + and - keys to shift the graph’s time span.

If you press the - key, the graph shifts from the current and last 25 hours to the cur-

rent and last 25 days. Each dot represents the high recorded on the day shown in the

date field. To see the lows recorded in the current and last 25 days, press HI/LOW.

Press the < and > keys to move between days.

By pressing the - key again, the graph shifts to show the highs of the current and last

25 months. As before, use the < and > keys to move between months. Press HI/

LOW to shift between the highs and lows.

By pressing the - key again, the graph shifts one more time to show the highs of the

current and last 25 years, but only for Rain Rate, Rain, and ET.

Since the console only graphs data collected by the station, graphs can only show

data collected since the station was installed.

WIND

GRAPH

MPH

Graph Mode for the wind variable

GRAPH

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Vantage Vue Troubleshooting Guide

While your Vantage Vue weather station is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation,

occasional problems may arise. If you are having a problem with your station, please consult

this troubleshooting guide before calling Davis technical support. You may be able to quickly

solve the problem yourself. Please see “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 52.

Note: Refer to the ISS Installation Manual for additional troubleshooting information.

TABLE 4-1: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Solution

Display

Display is blank

Unit is not receiving power. Check the power adapter connections

and/or replace batteries.

Display shows dashes

in place of weather data

• ISS is not transmitting. See ISS manual.

• Console not receiving - See “Troubleshooting Reception

Problems” on page 37.

• A reading has exceeded the limits indicated in the

specifications table.Calibration numbers may be causing

readings to exceed display limits. Check calibration number

and adjust if necessary.

Console is sluggish or

does not work at low

temperatures

The console and display may not work below 32° F (0° C). Use an

external temperature sensor in low-temperature locations or install

the console indoors.

Display “locks up”

Reset the console by removing AC and battery power then

restoring power. If this occurs frequently in an AC-powered

console, plug the AC power adapter into a surge suppressor, or

use batteries. (They will last up to a year.)

Humidity

Inside humidity seems

too high or too low

Make sure the console is not near a humidifier or de-humidifier.

Check calibration number and adjust if necessary. If inside

humidity is low, and inside temperature is too high, see “inside

temp” below. Turn off the console backlight.

Wind

Wind speed reading

seems too low.

Remove wind cups and check for friction sources. Check the ISS

location. Is it sheltered from the wind? See ISS manual for

additional wind speed troubleshooting information.

Wind speed reads 0

either all the time or

intermittently

The problem may be with the wind cups. Test by spinning. Check

the corresponding wind fields in the diagnostic screens and call

technical support. (See “Screen 1: Statistical Diagnostic Screen”

on page 39.)

Wind reading is dashed

out

Check reception. See Reception Problems below.

Dew

Dew Point reading

seems too high or too

low

Check calibration numbers for temperature. Dew point depends on

outside temperature and humidity. Make sure both sensors are

working.

Weather Data Specifications

* Console must be receiving from a Vantage Pro2 Plus or Vantage Pro2 with solar radiation sensor installed.

**Console must be receiving from a Vantage Pro2 Plus or Vantage Pro2 with UV radiation sensor installed.

Rainfall

0.01''; 0.2 mm

(1mm at totals over 2000 mm)

to 199.99'';

6553 mm

Greater of 4% or

1 tip

Rain Rate 0.01”; 0.1 mm

to 40''/hr.;

1016 mm/hr.

when rate is

under 5”/hr.;

127 mm/hr.

Evapotranspiration

(ET)*

0.01''; 0.2 mm

Daily to 32.67”;

999.9 mm

Monthly & Yearly

to 199.99”;

1999.9mm

greater of 5% or

0.01''; 0.25 mm

Solar Radiation* 1 W/m

0 to 1800 W/m

5% of full scale

UV Index** 0.1 Index 0 to 16 5% of full scale

Time 1 min 24 hours 8 sec/Mon.

Date 1 day month/day 8 sec/Mon.

Weather Data Specifications

Variable Resolution Range

Nominal

Accuracy (+/-)

Update Interval by Sensor

BAR

Barometric Pressure 1 min.

HUMIDITY

Inside Humidity 1 min.

Outside Humidity 50 sec.

Dew Point 10 sec.

RAIN

Rainfall Amount 20 sec.

Rain Storm Amount 20 sec.

Rain Rate 20 sec.

TEMPERATURE

Inside Temperature 1 min.

Outside Temperature 10 sec.

Heat Index 10 sec.

Wind Chill 10 sec.

WIND

Wind Speed 2.5 sec.

Wind Direction 2.5 sec.

Direction of High Speed 2.5 sec.

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