DAVIS Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station for Vantage Pro - Manual (Page 4)

Page 4 Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/ Temperature Sta-
Preparing the Leaf/Soil Station
The following illustrations show the location of the DavisTalk transmitter DIP
switches, the battery mounting location, the modular connectors used by the
leaf wetness sensors, and the terminal blocks used to connect the soil moisture
sensors and temperature probes.
Installing the Battery
1. Insert the 3-volt
lithium battery into
the battery holder,
matching the “+”
sign on the battery
with the “+” sign
next to the battery
mounting brackets.
2. Note the location of
the DIP switches.
You will work with
them during the
next installation
step.
Temporarily Connecting a Sensor for Testing
Temporarily connect at least one of the following sensors.
Note: You must have at least one sensor installed in the Leaf/Soil station in order to test
wireless communications.
Leaf Wetness Sensor Connection
• Connect the leaf wetness sensor cable to the
LEAF 1 or LEAF 2 receptacle.
Soil Moisture Sensor Connection
• Temporarily connect a soil moisture probe to
the SOIL 1 terminal block connector.
• Use a pen or small screwdriver to open the
connector “jaws” as shown in the illustration.
• While the jaws are open, insert the tempera-
ture probe leads, then let the connector jaws close in on the lead.
3-Volt Lithium Battery
DIP
Switches
Terminal
Blocks
Leaf
Wetness
Connectors
Installing the Battery
Connecting a Leaf Wetness
Sensor