Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus with 24-Hr Fan Aspiration, UV and Solar Sensors, and WeatherLink Console (6263)

Description

When accuracy is important, the Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus with 24-Hr Fan Aspiration, UV and Solar Sensors, and WeatherLink Console is the research-grade weather station of choice.

The Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus includes a solar- and battery-powered, motor-driven fan that draws a constant airflow through the sensor chamber. At night, when the effects of radiation are less, the fan runs on the battery. This provides more accurate temperature readings than passive shielding alone. Deciding on whether or not to opt for fan aspiration in your setup? See our blog post for our recommendations.

This package includes the Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus Integrated Sensor Suite with 24-Hr Fan Aspiration, two sensors (UV and solar radiation), a sensor mounting shelf, and WeatherLink Console. It is further expandable through a wide variety of optional Davis sensors (some may require additional receiving or transmitting hardware).

Deciding between the Vantage Vue and the Vantage Pro2? Our blog post might help you make the best choice.

Features:

• One-year manufacturer’s warranty
• Near real-time updates (2.5 seconds)
•  1,000ft/300m transmission range
• Solar powered with a super-capacitor and a CR123 lithium battery backup
• 24-hour fan aspirated radiation shielding
• UV and solar radiation measurements
• A separate anemometer assembly can be placed up to 40′ away from the rest of the sensor suite

24-Hour Fan Aspirated Shielding

This Vantage Pro2 model includes “fan-aspirated” radiation shielding. While standard radiation shielding protects from solar radiation and other sources of radiated and reflected heat, in direct sunlight with little wind, some warming of the air inside the shielding still will occur if air isn’t properly circulating through.

Davis 24-hour shielding runs on solar power during the day, charging its internal battery, and switches over to stored battery power during nighttime hours. The most significant gains in accuracy over passive shielding are likely to be in the late afternoon and early evening.

WeatherLink Console

The Davis WeatherLink Console places all the data from your Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue sensor suite weather station right at your fingertips, and is the ultimate upgrade for long-time Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue owners. One device gives you instantaneous access to the information you need and the ability to do deep analysis, all from a single, convenient display with an intuitive and easy-to-understand touchscreen.

From viewing current and historical data on a brilliant 6.75″ HD touchscreen, creating graphs and setting alarms, calculating indexes and reviewing forecasts, the WeatherLink Console helps you keep track of conditions so you can make better decisions about your recreation, garden, home maintenance, and more.

FAQ

Need more information before making a choice? See the most frequently asked questions below.

What is the difference between the Vantage Vue and the Vantage Pro2?

While the Davis Vantage Vue and Vantage Pro2 are two totally different weather stations, they share many of the same sensors, just in different, or, in the case of the Vantage Vue, non-replaceable configurations. However, the Vantage Pro2 has a larger open area within the radiation shielding protecting your temperature and humidity sensors.

In theory, this should lessen errors on sunny and especially hot days, since there is more space for air to move. If you’re really concerned about accuracy, we strongly recommend either the fan-aspirated Pro2 or Pro2 Plus. Another important difference is sensor replacement: for example, the Pro2’s temperature and humidity sensor can be replaced; modern Vue sensor suites have the sensor hardwired into the circuit board as a cost-cutting measure to prevent price increases.

I cannot use wireless devices in my home. Is a wired version of the Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus available?

Yes, a cabled version of the Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus is available. Learn more here.

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