Davis Instruments DWW6357 User Manual

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Use these steps to verify reception of ISS data at the wireless Vantage Vue 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 

screen displays.
Sensor readings from the ISS should display on the screen within a few minutes.

2. At the top right corner of the screen, look for the outside temperature. 
3. Gently spin the wind cups to check wind speed, pressing WIND if necessary to 

alternate between speed and direction in the compass rose. 

4. Gently turn the wind vane, and allow 5 seconds for the wind direction display to 

stabilize before moving it again. 
Approximately one minute after acquisition of the signal, the outside relative 
humidity reading should be displayed on the console, below the outside tempera-
ture display. 

5. Current weather data displayed on the console confirms successful communica-

tion.

You can perform this procedue either inside over a sink or outside. You will need 
your powered-up console as well as the ISS.

1. On your console screen, select for the RAIN DAY display. (See Vantage Vue Console 

Manual.)

2. Carefully hold your ISS over an indoor sink or outdoor grass area and, while 

watching the RAIN DAY display on your console, slowly pour one-half cup of 
water into the Rain Collector.

Note: 

If you take your ISS outdoors to conduct this procedure, you must be within approximately 200-300 feet 
(75-125 meters) of your Vantage Vue console to properly receive the radio signal. You might want to ask 
another person to watch the console inside, rather than taking it outside where it could get wet.

3. Wait two seconds to see if the display registers a rain reading.

Note: 

In some cases it may take up to one minute for a reading to register at your console.

Note: 

This methode confirms that the rain display is function. It cannot be used to verify accuracy.

If communication problems exist between the wireless ISS and the console, see 
“Troubleshooting ISS Reception” on page 15 in the Maintenance and Troubleshooting 
chapter of this manual.

To ensure that the Vantage Vue weather station performs at its best, use these 
guidelines to select the optimum mounting location for the ISS. Be sure to take into 
consideration ease of access for maintenance and wireless transmission range when 
siting the station. 

Note: 

When selecting a location for installing your ISS, especially on a rooftop, make sure it is a location far 
from power lines. Seek professional help if you are uncertain about the safety of your installation.