DAVIS Anemometer Transmitter Kit - Manual (Page 2)

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Installation Steps
The following is an outline of the steps necessary to install the Anemometer Transmitter
Kit. These steps are used as section headings in this manual and are explained in greater
detail in the appropriate section.
• Remove the anemometer from its current location (if necessary)
• Disconnect the anemometer from the ISS transmitter
• Unfasten and remove the anemometer
• Prepare the anemometer transmitter
• Insert the battery
• Plug the anemometer cable into the transmitter
• Set the transmitter ID on the anemometer transmitter using DIP switches
• Set the console to recognize the signals
• View current wind data
• Putting your anemometer transmitter into TEST mode
• Choose a location for the anemometer transmitter
• Test transmission from the proposed mounting location
• Mount the anemometer and transmitter shelter in the new location
• A note on securing cables
• Troubleshooting
• Contacting Davis Technical Support
Removing the Anemometer from its Current Location
The following two steps assume that your ISS is already mounted. If it is in a high
location such as a rooftop, please read through the instructions before climbing up, and
watch your balance while installing your Anemometer Transmitter Kit.
Disconnecting Anemometer from ISS Transmitter
Open the SIM Box and unplug the anemometer cable from the receptacle labeled WIND
on the SIM. Guide the anemometer cable through and free from the grommet. Or in the
case of the Vantage Pro2 SIM Box, guide the anemometer cable free of the cable access
port by first removing the foam insert and then guiding the cable out of the box. When
finished, make sure to replace the foam insert ensuring that the Access Port is filled and
free of any voids.
If Your ISS is Mounted as a Single Unit (Both Sides Together on
a Pole)
Unfasten the anemometer:
1. Remove the black rain collector cone from its base by rotating cone counter-
clockwise until its latches line up with openings in the base and you can lift it off. It is
much easier to reach the hex nuts with a wrench if you remove the rain collector cone
first.
2. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, remove the hex nuts and washers
holding the anemometer’s plastic mounting base on the pole. Set the anemometer
down for a moment.