Installation steps – DAVIS Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station for Vantage Pro User Manual
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Installation Steps
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Installation Steps
For ease of installation and use of your Leaf/Soil Station, please follow steps in
the order presented.
• Preparing the station, page 4
• Setting the DavisTalk transmitter ID, page 5
• Choosing a location to mount the station, page 8
• Mounting the station, page 9
• Rules for using the sensors, page 10
• Installing leaf wetness sensors, page 11
• Installing soil moisture and temperature sensors, page 13
• Using soil moisture readings, page 18
If you encounter difficulties or have questions about your station, the following
additional information may be helpful:
• Troubleshooting the sensors, page 19
• Extending Sensor Cables, page 19
• Contacting Davis Technical Support, page 19
• Specifications, page 20
Soil Moisture Sensor
with 15' (4.6 m) of cable
Temperature Probe
with 15' (4.6 m) of cable
Optional Soil Moisture Sensor (#6440) and Optional Temperature Sensor (#6470)
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