Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus with UV and Solar Sensors and WeatherLink Console (6262)

We recommend the Davis Vantage Pro2 for a wide variety of applications. It’s best suited for applications where a high degree of accuracy is desired. However, the Davis Vantage Vue would serve everyday weather watchers better.

Pro2 Plus stations are identical to the Pro2, with the addition of UV and solar radiation sensors.

The Integrated Sensor Suite operates primarily on solar power. A CR123 battery provides backup power as necessary, and in typical installations, it should last 2-3 years. We do not recommend the wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus in locations that receive less than 6 hours of sunlight daily during winter.

We strongly recommend placing your anemometer assembly as high as possible. One of the Vantage Pro2 Plus’s best features is the capability to separate the anemometer from the rest of the sensor suite. With 40 feet of wire, you can get the sensor to the official level of 33 feet.

Fan aspiration keeps air moving around your sensors, making readings more accurate during daylight hours when exposed to direct sunlight. In our experience, this has led to a 2- 3°F difference in temperature between aspirated and non-aspirated models. While not a significant difference, it is large enough to cause readings to be inaccurate. We recommend fan aspiration if you’re concerned with accuracy.