Davis Vantage without any Sensors or ISS

[SJG1976]

Curious Question I know.
I just purchased a very cheap Vanatge Pro console for playing with.

It's not going to have any sensors at all, as it's just the console.

I know Davies don't stock any parts for these now, but for £20 I couldn't resist.

Will I be able to use it as a Baromter and Indoor Temp or anything else, or will it not work at all without connecting to the ISS?

[steve]

I would imagine it would display pressure and indoor temperature without needing an ISS talking to it; the thing to do is just try it. You won't be able to do very much with Cumulus with it, as Cumulus looks for a certain amount of functionality before it tries to do anything like logging etc.

[SJG1976]

Thanks as always Steve.

Not worried about connecting to Cumulas as I'm running the OS for that, and data from the Davis won't be much use anyway.

It's more of a try before I buy purchase.

So see if I like the Davis console, sad really.....

[belfryboy]

If you ever get the urge to expand your VP1 I have a spare ISS and anemometer.

BTW I often use just the console for the testing of my clone dataloggers (works with Cumulus).

For the price I would say Davis is in a league of it's own. The kit is accurate and reliable (if well maintained) I have a VP1 that has been in all weathers for about 10 years now, and only required a little bit of cleaning to get it up to full functionality again.

I have just purchased a VP2 to develop replacement sensors, and can't wait to get my hands on it!

[SJG1976]

If funds allow I very might well consider that..

[b.e.wilson]

Maybe you'll get lucky and find a neighbor's ISS you can hear--just like having your own.

[SJG1976]

It's the Original Davis Vantage Pro.
I don't think these were Wireless was they?

Correct me if I'm wrong....

Anyone as far as I'm aware no-one near me has a weather station, let alone a Davis.

[belfryboy]

The VP1 came in both wireless and cabled version. I have converted a wireless ISS board to do both.

Maybe you'll get lucky and find a neighbor's ISS you can hear--just like having your own.

To be honest, the chances of finding another VP1 transmitting nearby is pretty slim.

[paleoguy]

To determine which type of Vantage that you have, check the upper right side corner of your console. If there is a 'plug' covering a hole, then yours is the cabled version. Also, your model number should end in 'C' for cabled. If there is a stubby antenna coming from the console, you have the wireless version.

My cabled version Vantage does show the indoor temp and RH without any other input.

[SJG1976]

It's 100% the cabled version.

Have received it today, so much bigger than the OS Unit I have.

Model number is 6151CUK

All works well, (well the bits I can use without any sensors)

So all I can do on it is temps, barometer, and humidity.

They are very nice units though....
Have to start staving up now.


Might have to consider belfryboy with his ISS, but I need to get some money again now.

Thanks for all your pointers all.....

[SJG1976]

Oh and if anyone's interested, it's also giving a forecast now as well.

Based on my location and barometric pressure, it's not too far off what we are expecting, lots of rain.

[steve]

You may be being fortunate to get a good forecast from it with just pressure to work with. It would normally also use wind speed and direction, rainfall, outside temperature and outside humidity.

[SJG1976]

Ok, I must admit I'm a little confused.

I've found an ISS cheap with radiation shield now, with no sensors.
From what I've read the following sensors from a VP2 will work with a VP1

Annometer
Solar Radiation
UV
Leaf Wetness

Are there any others?

I believe the Temp/humidity sensors from a VP2 won't work though?

Or have I got it all wrong?

[steve]

I'm afraid I know nothing about the VP1 and compatibility with VP2 sensors.

[SJG1976]

From what I can work out its the Temp/Humidity sensor that won't work, all the rest I believe do.

I'm not 100% sure though.