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

5 mA (average) at 4 to 6 VDC for ISS only. 10 mA average for both console and ISS

Connectors, Sensor

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 Plus with Standard Rad Shield

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

5 mA average for console only, 10 mA average for both console and ISS

AC Power Adapter

5 VDC, 300 mA, regulated

Battery Backup

3 C-cells

Battery Life (no AC power)

1 month (approximately)

Cable Type

4-conductor, 26 AWG

Cable Length, Console

100 feet (30 m) (included); 1000 feet (300 m) (maximum recommended)

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 (L x H x D)

9.63" x 6.125" x 1.625"
(245 mm x 156 mm x 41 mm)

Display (L x H)

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