Storm Clouds Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hello everyone. I have a Davis VP2 weather station without a wireless anemometer. I really wish to have the anemometer higher up than where it is now. I don't think I am getting accurate wind data because the perimeter of my backyard is lined with trees. My weather station and anemometer are set up right in the middle of my backyard (where there is best opening). My current anemometer is only like 6 feet off the ground. Anyone know of a good, reliable wireless anemometer (or transmitter?) so I can get more accurate wind data? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayjawintastawm Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Back in MA I had an Oregon Scientific one that withstood all kinds of junk on top of our house, ran by a solar cell attached to it, and was accurate but I had to get it really high (around 30 feet, and some trees on the west side still dampened some of the wind). That one seemed pretty robust. Sadly, I had to leave it with the house and now I have a wired one that I don't like at all. Doesn't matter much though because to get it high enough to be accurate I'd probably get into trouble with the @$%#((%& homeowner's association anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Lightning Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I've had the Oregon Scientific WMR 968 for three years now and the range is pretty great. I took the control with me down the street and it still worked(and updated) when I was about 6 houses away. Almost as good of a range as my wireless router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hello everyone. I have a Davis VP2 weather station without a wireless anemometer. I really wish to have the anemometer higher up than where it is now. I don't think I am getting accurate wind data because the perimeter of my backyard is lined with trees. My weather station and anemometer are set up right in the middle of my backyard (where there is best opening). My current anemometer is only like 6 feet off the ground. Anyone know of a good, reliable wireless anemometer (or transmitter?) so I can get more accurate wind data? Thanks! Davis Instruments sells a wireless transmitter for the anemometer. that can be found for ~$150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestMichigan Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I have the Davis one that I picked up off e-bay from someone selling stuff from an estate. I got it for $35 and it works great. New they are in the low to mid $100 range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman21 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hello everyone. I have a Davis VP2 weather station without a wireless anemometer. I really wish to have the anemometer higher up than where it is now. I don't think I am getting accurate wind data because the perimeter of my backyard is lined with trees. My weather station and anemometer are set up right in the middle of my backyard (where there is best opening). My current anemometer is only like 6 feet off the ground. Anyone know of a good, reliable wireless anemometer (or transmitter?) so I can get more accurate wind data? Thanks! Is your station wired or wireless? Most opt for the wireless version, but I guess you never know. If it's wireless, as others have mentioned, the Davis Wireless Anemometer kit will allow you to put the anemometer where ever you want. If you've got the wired station, or you just want a cheaper way, you can get cable extensions for the anemometer. I think they sell them in lengths of 40 or 80 feet. I think even cheapo telephone extension cables will work as extensions since they use the same connectors, you just have to make sure the connections are weatherproofed or placed somewhere that won't get wet. As long as you have trees within a few hundred feet that are higher than your anemometer you'll have to accept some level of inaccuracy, even if you put the anemometer on the roof. Having it on the roof will help, especially in the winter, compared to having it six feet above the ground where it's shielded by your house and other ground level structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEaster17 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I had to take mine down from my roof just so its easier to maintain during icy and snowy conditions. Only decent spot was here. The Pine to the SW (I thinned out today) is the only thing that would dampen the speed but its doing pretty good looking at the numbers compare to stations nearby. http://www.proweatherstation.com/ Phenominal Software I use is http://sandaysoft.com/forum/ (click on Sandaysoft) Steve the creator is an awesome guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Davis Instruments sells a wireless transmitter for the anemometer. that can be found for ~$150. $135 or thereabouts at Ambient. I've been looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hello everyone. I have a Davis VP2 weather station without a wireless anemometer. I really wish to have the anemometer higher up than where it is now. I don't think I am getting accurate wind data because the perimeter of my backyard is lined with trees. My weather station and anemometer are set up right in the middle of my backyard (where there is best opening). My current anemometer is only like 6 feet off the ground. Anyone know of a good, reliable wireless anemometer (or transmitter?) so I can get more accurate wind data? Thanks! EDIT: That's what happens when I don't read carefully. Buy a wireless anemometer from Davis. So your console is wired? You can get another console to act as a repeater for the wireless anemometer if that's the case. Go to wxforum.net and post your question there. Everyone there is more hardware knowledgeable and might have some other ideas. BTW, you need to be at 33' or at least 7' above the roof line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 That's one reason I'll get a wireless when I upgrade. With the wireless console you have all kinds of options for additional sensors, including the wireless anemometer. Since your console is wired, my solution above won't work. You can have multiple wireless consoles talking to other wireless consoles but not to a wired. EDIT: Might be wrong... stand by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Clouds Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks for all the responses everyone! I have a WIRELESS VP2 weather station for those asking. So, I don't need to buy a whole new anemometer do I? I can just buy the transmitter and then keep using the standard anemometer that came with the weather station? Also, where is the best place to mount the anemometer on the roof? Is this what I need? : http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather_product.asp?pnum=06332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Glad you have a wireless console!!! Yes, that's what you need. http://www.convectivedevelopment.com/davis/davis-weather-stations.php#ourchart very bottom of page. Yes, the roof is the best location. What you're trying to get is a 33' high install and that may or may not go above your roof. If not, you want it to go at least 7 feet above the highest point or else the readings might be affected by the wind blowing off the roof. Here's a CWOP siting guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Thanks for all the responses everyone! I have a WIRELESS VP2 weather station for those asking. So, I don't need to buy a whole new anemometer do I? I can just buy the transmitter and then keep using the standard anemometer that came with the weather station? Also, where is the best place to mount the anemometer on the roof? Is this what I need? : http://www.davisnet.....asp?pnum=06332 use the existing anemometer. just get that wireless transmitter from Provantage for around $125 and your set. another positive thin is the board for the transmitter works as a backup for the ISS main board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Just discovered today that I can use the Davis VP2 wireless anemometer setup with my Davis Vue. Time to order an anemometer and wireless transmitter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Just discovered today that I can use the Davis VP2 wireless anemometer setup with my Davis Vue. Time to order an anemometer and wireless transmitter! My wireless VP2 ISS died. I bought a vue as a replacement ISS. Cheaper than a VP2 ISS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Clouds Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks guys, I will be ordering the transmitter just in time for Christmas then! I have one more question and it is totally different (I hope you don't mind)...are there any software updates for the VP2 from Davis? If there are, how do I update the weather station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 My wireless VP2 ISS died. I bought a vue as a replacement ISS. Cheaper than a VP2 ISS. Was your anemometer wired or wireless? Thanks guys, I will be ordering the transmitter just in time for Christmas then! I have one more question and it is totally different (I hope you don't mind)...are there any software updates for the VP2 from Davis? If there are, how do I update the weather station? Are you talking about Weatherlink software updates or firmware updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Clouds Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Was your anemometer wired or wireless? Are you talking about Weatherlink software updates or firmware updates? Both I guess...haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks guys, I will be ordering the transmitter just in time for Christmas then! I have one more question and it is totally different (I hope you don't mind)...are there any software updates for the VP2 from Davis? If there are, how do I update the weather station? Weatherlink is updated a few times a year to fix minir issues. My advice is if you have no issues, do not update this software. i have found many bugs that are included with the new updates Firmware is updated on the older consoles/envoys are updated via a updater that is rented by Davis Instruments. Newer and updated via the weatherlink USB connection after the firmware download from Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Was your anemometer wired or wireless? Wireless. I have an ISS and a anemometer wireless station. Im hoping i can use the existing anemometer as it is properly located. The anemometer on the vue ISS seems to me too low for my obs needs so I am hoping to disconnect it or use both in virtualVP --> weatherlink/vws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 The range on the wireless davis products is phenomenal. I need binoculars to peer through some trees to even see it from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTweather Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The Davis VP2 pro wireless I have came with a anemometer that had about 50 feet of cable which plugs into the ISS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The Davis VP2 pro wireless I have came with a anemometer that had about 50 feet of cable which plugs into the ISS. All you would need is a wireless anemometer transmitter. The cable from the anemometer plugs into the transmitter. That way you can not only isolate the "lightning rod" cable from the anemometer to the ISS, put you can now place the anemometer up to 1000' away if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaculaWeather Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 And in case any of you have a Davis Vue, I received this from Davis: Hello Steve, Yes you can add the Wireless Anemometer transmitter kit to the Vantage Vue configuration. Remember you would need the transmitter and the anemometer assembly, product numbers 6332 & 6410. http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather_product.asp?pnum=06332 http://www.davisnet.com/weather/search_product.asp?pnum=6410 Sincerely, Curtis Lawton Technical Support Representative Davis Instruments (510) 732-7814 [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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