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Rain Collector II

Installation manual

This instruction manual takes you step-by-step through the procedures

required to install the Rain Collector II. The Rain Collector II is designed for

use with any of Davis’ weather stations (with the exception of the Perception

and Vantage Vue

stations). Each station can display rainfall in either

inches or millimeters. Instructions for displaying rainfall on the Weather

Wizard III

and Weather Monitor II

are also included in this manual.

Components

The Rain Collector II includes the following components. Please make sure

you have all listed components before continuing.

•Rain Collector with Cable — The rain collector comes with the cone attached

to the base and has a 40’ (12m) cable.

•Four #8 x 3/4" Screws

•Debris Screen — This screen is placed into the rain collector cone to help pre-

vent debris from clogging the funnel hole.

•Metric Rain Adapter — This adapter adds weight to the tipping mechanism,

adjusting it to tip for every 0.2 mm of rainfall instead of every 0.01”.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

Seite 1 - Rain Collector II

Rain Collector IIInstallation manualThis instruction manual takes you step-by-step through the procedures required to install the Rain Collector II.

Seite 2 - Components

Calibration of Older Model Weather Stations10To Clear RainfallRain and total rain are independent of each other. You must clear each register separate

Seite 3 - Tools and Materials Needed

Troubleshooting Guide11To calibrate your station for rounded millimeters, set the console to display rainfall in millimeters and then change CAL to 00

Seite 4 - Rainfall Calibration Number

Troubleshooting Guide12Contacting Davis Technical SupportIf you have any questions, or encounter problems installing or operating your Vantage Pro2 we

Seite 5 - Testing the Rain Collector II

Specifications13SpecificationsGeneralSensor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tipping bucket with magnetic reed switchOutput .

Seite 6 - Typical Installation

14Notes

Seite 7

15Notes

Seite 8 - Extending Cable Runs

Product Number: 7852 Part Number: 07395.224Rain Collector II Rev C Manual (4/13/09)This product complies with the essential protection requi

Seite 9 - Using the Rainfall Function

Components2Rain Collector Internal ComponentsThe illustration below shows the internal components of the rain collector, many of which are referenced

Seite 10 - Metric Setting

Components3Tools and Materials NeededYou may need some of the following tools and materials to install the rain collec-tor.•Drill with 3/32" (2

Seite 11 - Troubleshooting Guide

Rainfall Calibration Number45. Slide the magnet, with the exposed end of the magnet first, into the open slot of the metric measurement adapter.Separa

Seite 12

Rainfall Calibration Number5If you install the metric adapter to your rain collector, first adjust the console to display rainfall in millimeters (pre

Seite 13 - Specifications

Installing the Rain Collector II6If the rainfall amount displayed on the console increases by the expected increment (either 0.01" or 0.2 mm) eac

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Installing the Rain Collector II7Choosing a Location for the Rain CollectorKeep the following in mind when choosing a location for your rain collector

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Adjusting the Rain Collector II8As you reattach the cone, make sure to run the cable to the cable slot in the base, or the cone will not fit snugly ag

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Maintaining the Rain Collector II9Maintaining the Rain Collector IIFor greatest accuracy, you should thoroughly clean the Rain Collector II at least o