Davis 6322C User Manual
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Cabled ISS Assembly
The Cabled ISS system contains a cable for connecting the ISS to a Vantage Pro2 cabled
console. Once the anemometer has been installed and the sensors have been checked, a
cabled connection between the ISS and the console can be established. Follow the steps
below for powering the ISS and connecting to the console.
console. Once the anemometer has been installed and the sensors have been checked, a
cabled connection between the ISS and the console can be established. Follow the steps
below for powering the ISS and connecting to the console.
Applying Power
The 100' (30 m) console cable provides power to the ISS and is used to send data from
the ISS to the console. The console cable can be extended up to 1000' (305 m) in length
with extension cables purchased from Davis Instruments.
1. Locate the 100' console cable included with your system.
2. Pull the foam insert out of cable access port, if it has been reinserted, and set the foam
the ISS to the console. The console cable can be extended up to 1000' (305 m) in length
with extension cables purchased from Davis Instruments.
1. Locate the 100' console cable included with your system.
2. Pull the foam insert out of cable access port, if it has been reinserted, and set the foam
aside.
3. Insert the console connector cable end into the cable access port from beneath the SIM
box. Slide the cable through the cable access port with the connector tab down.
4. On the SIM, firmly insert one end of the 4-
conductor cable into the modular connector
located apart from the sensor connectors next to
the battery insert. This connector is labeled
COMM.
If you haven’t powered up the console yet, refer to
the installation instructions in the Vantage Pro2
Console Manual and apply power to the console.
located apart from the sensor connectors next to
the battery insert. This connector is labeled
COMM.
If you haven’t powered up the console yet, refer to
the installation instructions in the Vantage Pro2
Console Manual and apply power to the console.
5. On the back of your console, insert the other end of the console cable into the modular
receptacle labeled “ISS.”
6. Firmly insert the foam in between the cables and at the top of the cable access port,
taking care to ensure that the foam seals the access port entirely, leaving no holes or
gaps for weather or insects. See the graphic on page 6 for more information on
inserting the foam insert.
Plugging the console cable into the console powers the ISS and establishes
communication between the ISS and the console. The ISS should immediately begin
collecting weather data and start sending the data to the console.
gaps for weather or insects. See the graphic on page 6 for more information on
inserting the foam insert.
Plugging the console cable into the console powers the ISS and establishes
communication between the ISS and the console. The ISS should immediately begin
collecting weather data and start sending the data to the console.
Verifying Communication with the Console
Use these steps to verify reception of ISS data at the Cabled Vantage Pro2 console and to
test the operation of the ISS sensors.
1. If the console is in Setup Mode, press and hold DONE until the Current Weather
test the operation of the ISS sensors.
1. If the console is in Setup Mode, press and hold DONE until the Current Weather
screen displays.
Sensor readings from the ISS should display on the screen.
Sensor readings from the ISS should display on the screen.
2. Near the center of the screen, look for the outside temperature.
3. Spin the wind cups to check wind speed, pressing WIND if necessary to alternate
3. Spin the wind cups to check wind speed, pressing WIND if necessary to alternate
between speed and direction in the compass rose.
4. Turn the wind vane and allow five seconds for the wind direction display to stabilize
before moving it again.
Sensor
Interface
Module
(SIM)
From Cabled
Vantage Pro 2
Console
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