Specifications
All Vantage Pro2 stations include a console and a versatile integrated sensor
suite that combines our rain collector, temperature and humidity sensors and
anemometer into one package. You can customize your Vantage Pro2 by adding
consoles or the special-purpose options shown on the following pages. Vantage
Pro2 weather stations are available in both wireless and cabled versions.
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The ultimate in versatility and options.
The Vantage Pro2
rain collector meets
the collection area
guidelines of the
World Meteorological
Organization. Reads
rainfall amounts in
0.01" increments. Metric
versions measure in 0.2
mm increments.
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 180 mph
(290 km/h).
Anemometer can be
installed separately using
40 ft. (12 m) cable
(included).
Optional Anemometer/
Sensor Transmitter Kit
allows you to mount the
anemometer in a different
location than the rain
collector and the rest of the
integrated sensor suite, up
to 1,000 ft. (300 m) from
your wireless console.
One of several installation
options. For more,
including our mounting
tripod, see page 9.
Models with 24-hour
fan-aspirated radiation
shields include additional
radiation shield plates
and a second solar panel,
which powers the motor-
driven fan.
Located inside the
radiation shield, which
protects the sensors
from solar radiation and
other sources of radiated
and reflected heat.
Powers the wireless station
during the day and charges
the super capacitor for
night operation. Lithium
battery provides backup on
cloudy, wintry days. (Solar
panel is not included
with cabled version.)
resIstant shelter
Provides protection
against the elements for
the integrated sensor
suite’s electronic
components.
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with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated
Radiation Shield
Models 6153 and 6163 include our
patented 24-hour fan-aspirated radiation
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. Airflow 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 airflow 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
battery 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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The aluminum-plated tipping
bucket in our rain collector
is self-emptying, corrosion
resistant, and laser calibrated
for exceptional accuracy.
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6152 Wireless Vantage Pro2
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