Specifications

VANTAGE PRO2
Vantage Pro2™ weather stations are available in both wireless and cabled versions.
All include a console and our innovative integrated sensor suite, which combines
our rain collector, temperature and humidity sensors, and anemometer all into one
package—making setup easier than ever and improving performance and reliability.
Customize your weather station by adding additional consoles or one or more of
the special-purpose stations shown on the following pages. Because regulations vary,
wireless stations may or may not be available outside the USA.
Anemometer includes
both wind speed and wind
direction sensors. Rugged
components stand up to
hurricane-force winds, yet
are sensitive to the lightest
breeze. Wind-tunnel tested
to speeds in excess of 170
miles per hour (274 km/h).
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Unlike the smaller rain collectors
sold elsewhere, our rain collector
meets the guidelines of the World
Meteorological Organization. Reads
rainfall amounts in 0.01" or 0.2 mm
increments.
Wireless integrated sensor
suite runs on solar power.
Lithium battery provides
backup at night and during
cloudy, wintry days. (Solar
panel is not included with
cabled version.)
Models with 24-hour fan-
aspirated radiation shields
include additional radiation
shield plates and a second
solar panel, which powers
the motor-driven fan.
Temperature and humidity
sensors are located inside
the radiation shield. The
shield protects the sensors
from solar radiation and
other sources of radiated
and reflected heat.
Weather-resistant
shelter houses elec-
tronic components
for added protection
against the elements.
Optional mounting pole
is just one of several instal-
lation options. For more,
including our mounting
tripod, see page 8.
The aluminum-plated
tipping bucket in our
rain collector is self-
emptying, corrosion
resistant, and laser
calibrated for excep-
tional accuracy.
6153 Wireless Vantage Pro2
with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated
Radiation Shield
6152C Cabled Vantage Pro2
6152 Wireless Vantage Pro2
6162 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus
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Models6153and6163includeourpatented24-hourfan-aspiratedradia-
tion shield for maximum accuracy of temperature and humidity readings.
A motor-driven fan
draws air through the
sensorchamber24
hoursaday,7daysa
week.Airflowacross
thesensorsis500feet
perminute(2.5m/s).
Atnight,whenthe
effects of radiation are
less,thesolar-powered
model runs on battery
powerandtheairflowis280feetperminute(1.4m/s).Infarnorthernor
southernlatitudes,orinareaswithextendedperiodsofheavycloudcover,
there may not be enough sunshine to power the fan or recharge the bat-
teryduringthewinter.However,asthelevelofsunlightgoesdown,the
need for fan aspiration also diminishes. The fan will start running and the
battery will recharge as soon as sufficient sunlight returns.
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Includes
solar-powered
transmitter
Includes UV &
solar radiation
sensors
Includes 100'
(30 m) cable
from sensors
to console.