Sensor Suite

Operating Temperature

-40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C)

Non-operating Temperature

-40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C)

Current Draw

0.14 mA (average), 30 mA (peak) at 4 to 6 VDC

Solar Power Panel

0.5 Watts (sensor transmitter), plus 0.75 Watts (Fan-Aspirated)

Battery (ISS SIM /Fan-Aspirated)

CR-123 3-Volt Lithium cell / 2 - 1.2 Volt NiMH C-cells

Battery Life (3-Volt Lithium cell)

8 months without sunlight - greater than 2 years depending on solar charging

Battery Life (NiMH C-cells, Fan-Aspirated)

Up to 2 years

Fan Aspiration Rate (Fan-Aspirated only)

Intake Flow Rate, full sun: 190 feet/min. (0.9 m/s)

Intake Flow Rate, battery only: 80 feet/min. (0.4 m/s)

Sensor Chamber Flow Rate, full sun: 500 feet/min. (2.5 m/s)

Sensor Chamber Flow Rate, battery only: 180 feet/min. (0.9 m/s)

Sensor Connectors

Modular RJ-11

Cable Type

4-conductor, 26 AWG

Cable Length, Anemometer

40 feet (12 m) (included); 240 feet (73 m) (maximum recommended)

Wind Speed Sensor

Solid state magnetic sensor

Wind Direction Sensor

Wind vane with potentiometer

Rain Collector Type

Tipping spoon, 0.01" (US versions)/0.2 mm (Metric versions) per tip collection area

Temperature Sensor Type

PN Junction Silicon Diode

Relative Humidity Sensor Type

Film capacitor element

Housing Material

UV-resistant ABS, polypropylene

Sensor Suite Dimensions (not including anemometer or bird spikes)

Vantage Pro2 with Standard Rad Shield

14.0" x 9.4" x 14.5"
(356 mm x 239 mm x 368 mm)

Vantage Pro2 with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield

20.8" x 9.4" x 16.0"
(528 mm x 239 mm x 406 mm)

Vantage Pro2 Plus with Standard Rad Shield

14.3" x 9.7" x 14.5"
(363 mm x 246 mm x 368 mm)

Vantage Pro2 Plus with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield

21.1" x 9.7" x 16.0"
(536 mm x 246 mm x 406 mm)

Console

Console Operating Temperature

+32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C)

Non-Operating (Storage) Temperature

+14° to +158°F (-10° to +70°C)

Current Draw

0.9 mA average, 30 mA peak, (add 120 mA for display lamps, add 0.125 mA for each optional wireless transmitter received by the console) at 4 - 6 VDC

AC Power Adapter

5 VDC, 300 mA, regulated

Battery Backup

3 C-cells

Battery Life (no AC power)

Up to 9 months (approximately)

Housing Material

UV-resistant ABS plastic

Console Display Type

LCD Transflective

Display Backlight

LEDs

Weight (with batteries)

1.88 lbs. (.85 kg)

Console Dimensions

Console with antenna down (L x H x D)

10.625" x 6.125" x 1.625"
(270 mm x 156 mm x 41 mm)

Console with antenna extended up (L x H x D)

10.625" x 9.625" x 1.625"
(270 mm x 245 mm x 41 mm)

Display (L x H)

5.94" x 3.375"
(151 mm x 86 mm)