Hom much water does it take to tip the rain bucket in the VP2? (FAQ)

The tipping spoon should tip at the following points. If the unit is a US version the spoon should tip at or about, 5.4ml If the unit is a Metric version the spoon should tip at or about, 4.3ml We do…

Updated 3 years ago

Can I power my weather station (ISS) with an AC power source? - (FAQ)

I do not want to replace may batteries, can I power the outside portion (ISS) of the Vantage Pro 2 some other way? Yes, you can purchase a power supply (same model as used for the console -6625 https…

Updated 5 years ago

How long do the batteries last on my Vantage Pro2 console (FAQ)

The Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro 2 consoles can use 2 different sources of power. They can use AC power from the wall or it can use batteries as the primary power. If you are not using AC power and are…

Updated 5 years ago

Where can I find a detailed technical comparison of a Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue?

We've put together this table to show you how Vantage Vue and Vantage Pro2 compare in accuracy, resolution and range.

Updated 6 years ago

What is the best height at which to install my weather station?

The standards for siting a station are to have temperature sensors 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 2.0 meters) above the surface, and 30 feet (9.1 meters) for wind. Photo by Ed Heaton, Chester County, PA Photo b…

Updated 6 years ago

Can I use a cabled console display with a wireless Sensor Suite?

No. The cabled consoles will not work with the wireless Sensor Suites.

Updated 6 years ago

How can I use Shelters and Solar Power Kits?

We've put together some ways you can use our shelters and solar power kits: Use a Solar Power Kit, shelter, or extra solar panel for your Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue console, Weather Envoy8X, or Weat…

Updated 3 years ago

Can I leave the rain collector outside during the winter?

Yes. Freezing temperatures do not damage the rain collector. However, the rain collector will not correctly read the volume of water contained in snow. You can put a cover over the rain collector to…

Updated 6 years ago

How to power down a Vantage Pro2 console?

To power down your console: If it is powered using a cable, unplug the cable. If the console has batteries, remove the batteries. That's it! The console is shut off completely.

Updated 6 years ago

My console keeps beeping and I'm not sure how to stop it.

If your console gives a set of three beeps over and over again, you may have inadvertently set an alarm. Follow these steps on the console to clear alarms. Press ALARM to enter alarm mode. The ALARM…

Updated 5 years ago

I'm getting a "Low battery on station 1" error on my console.

The wireless Vantage Pro2 uses a CR-123A 3-volt lithium battery to back up the capacitor. When the battery is low the console will display a "Low battery on station 1" error message. It will need to…

Updated 5 years ago

Console screen is stuck on "Receiving from"

When your console starts, it's normal for it to go into the "Receiving from" mode. This mode helps determine of there are other stations in your area and what station they are set to. To bypass the "…

Updated 5 years ago

Console diagnostic mode

In addition to logging weather data, the console continuously monitors the station’s radio reception. You may find this information very helpful, especially when you are choosing locations for your c…

Updated 5 years ago

What if I'm unable to mount my anemometer pointing to true north?

If the anemometer arm cannot be mounted pointing to true north, use this procedure to correct the wind direction console reading. Check the current direction of the wind vane on the anemometer. Compa…

Updated 5 years ago

I'm getting bad reception, how can I troubleshoot?

While we have tested the Wireless Vantage Pro2 radio extensively, each site and each installation presents its own issues and challenges. Obstructions, particularly metallic ones, often cut down your…

Updated 5 years ago

Can rain affect the readings from my Sonic Anemometer?

Very specific rainy conditions can affect the readings from your Sonic Anemometer. Due to the nature of sonic technology, drops of fairly cold water or large amounts of rain may appear to the sensor…

Updated 3 years ago

Can I calibrate temperature and humidity?

You can calibrate inside & outside temperature, inside & outside humidity, as well as any extra temperature/humidity sensor readings you have transmitting to your Vantage Pro2. Select a variable to b…

Updated 5 years ago

How do I install my new tipping spoon in the Vantage Pro2?

Updated 4 years ago

My transmitter box has been repaired, how do I detach the old box and attach the new one?

You have to lift up the white plastic piece that is wedged behind the transmitter box. Click the link below and fast forward the video to about 2:00 to see it done. Replacing your Davis weather trans…

Updated 5 years ago