Product specifications

DS6332 (Rev. C, 1/4/07)
2-1
Vantage Pro2
TM
Accessories
6332
Anemometer Transmitter Kit
The Anemometer Transmitter Kit for Wireless Vantage Pro2
TM
allows you to place the anemometer, included with your Integrated
Sensor Suite (ISS), anywhere within range of your Vantage Pro2
console. The anemometer transmitter communicates directly with
your wireless Vantage Pro2 console/receiver over any one of eight
user-selectable ID codes. The transmitter kit is solar-powered with a battery backup and has a transmitting range of
between 200' to 1000' (75 to 300 m) depending upon the environment.
General
Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40° to +150° F (-40° to +65° C)
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -50° to +158° F (-45° to +70° C)
Supply Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.14 mA (average), 30 mA (peak) (from external power source)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR123A 3-Volt Lithium cell
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 months without sunlight - greater than 2 years depending on solar
charging
Solar Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 Watts
Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modular RJ-11
Housing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UV-resistant PVC plastic
Dimensions (length x width x height) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25" x 2.25" x 7.875" (159 mm x 58 mm x 200 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.04 lb. (.48 kg)
Wireless Communications
Transmit/Receive Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . US Models: 902-928 MHz FHSS, Overseas Models: 868.0 - 868.6 MHz
FHSS
ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902-928 MHz FHSS: FCC-certified low power, less than 8 mW, no
license required
868.0 - 868.6 MHz FHSS. CE-certified, less than 8 mW, no license
required
Range
Line of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 1000 feet (300 m)
Through Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 to 400 feet (75 to 150 m)
Sensor Output
Wind Direction
Display Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 points (22.5°) on compass rose, 1° in numeric display
Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±4°
Update Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 seconds