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AcuRite 01007M Atlas Weather Station-New & Exciting

This New AcuRite 01007M Atlas Weather Station a Review

When I received the news that the AcuRite 01007M Atlas Weather Station was now available to purchase I was very excited.AcuRite 01007M Atlas Weather Station

 

Weather station fans and AcuRite owners have been looking forward to this since January 2017 when AcuRite announced it was developing this new and better version of their best-selling 5-in-1 weather stations.

It was announced by AcuRite with the following statement from a Press Release “LAKE GENEVA, WI. January 04, 2017

AcuRite, the leader in personal weather station technology, is pleased to announce the new AcuRite Atlas environmental monitoring solutions. The initial debut of the AcuRite Atlas family consists of three models of outdoor environmental monitoring solutions – the AcuRite Atlas 7, AcuRite Atlas 8, and AcuRite Atlas Elite.“ So this was where the Atlas started, Now it has arrived!

The AcuRite 01007M Atlas Has Some New Advantages

In taking a thorough look at the new personal weather station, it is definite that they have made the sensors more responsive to your location. They call it hyper-local.

Yes, you can now have some very specific and very accurate readings that pertain very exclusively to where you have the sensors set up.

You are no longer receiving and collecting readings that are close, but there are furnished to you with new hyper-accurate weather sensors.

As an example, the temperature readings rate out at -+less than 1 degree of accuracy. Wow, that is great.

A View From a Beta Tester

Before the equipment is released it is tested by a select group of weather professionals who actually use and rate the equipment. AcuRite then receives a review from each participant in the Beta Testing.

Acurite 01007M Atlas Weather Station

One of the reviewers identifies himself as a professional weather forecaster with over 25 years of service.

He writes and I will quote him on this, “The temperature data is far superior to the 5-in-1. There are now three panels of solar-powered aspiration, the fan starts much earlier and runs later in the day eliminating the spikes in data commonly seen in the 5-in-1 and the temperature is almost always within 1-2 degrees of our local ASOS about 5 miles away.”

So as you can see he is impressed especially with this part of AcuRite’s newest release. The Atlas also has new features that track UV exposure, and light intensity included in it and you may purchase a new feature called a Wind Extension.

Types of Instruments

This model will measure temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, UV index, and light intensity for you. So the sensors are

ThermometerBarometerAnemometerRain GaugeUV and light sensorWind direction vane

AcuRite Atlas 01007M Weather Station with Temperature and Humidity Gauge, Rainfall, Wind Speed,AcuRite Atlas 01007M Weather Station with Temperature and Humidity Gauge, Rainfall, Wind Speed,Check Price

Display

The monitoring Indoor display features many of the new things about this new model from AcuRite. Let’s take a closer look at the facing that you look at in having the AcuRite 01007M Atlas weather station in your possession. Atlas Model 01007M Display set upIt comes with the Touchscreen TFT  which makes for effortless setup and navigation. The latest touchscreen technology allows you to enjoy your setup as well, as you personally can see how colorful it is.

So let’s look closer now at what you are getting. I will go clockwise around this display facing.

As you can see in the middle on the top sits the wind direction arrow and the last detected wind speed.

This is monitored every 10 seconds over the 2-minute span. The next larger number is the recorded rainfall for today.

It will also give you rainfall rate, accumulated rainfall for the

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current week, month, and year to date.

As you continue on the bottom going left we have the current time and date that are presented on the lower right-hand side.

Next is the indoor temperature & humidity, as well as above it is the one feature I love, a 12-24 hour future animated weather forecast.

The settings such as volume, brightness, and sleep mode are located on the lower left-hand of the facing…

Going up on the left-hand side is where the dew point is read, and the current barometric pressure is read also. The Light LUX reading and the UV rating are shown here as well.

The Upper left-hand side shows you the current outside temperature as well as the low and high temps for the day.

So as you can see many things are available to follow throughout today and daily as you live your life.

There are a few more things on the display unit facing as well, but we will not discuss all of them. You may find more information by going to these manuals.

AcuRite Atlas High Definition Display

AcuRite® Access™ with My AcuRite Remote Monitoring

Lightning Detection Sensor for AcuRite Atlas Weather Station Manual

Software

AcuRite 09155M Access for Remote Monitoring of Weather Stations, Compatible with Amazon AlexaAcuRite 09155M Access for Remote Monitoring of Weather Stations, Compatible with Amazon AlexaAcuRite 09155M Access for Remote Monitoring of Weather Stations, Compatible with Amazon AlexaAcuRite provides monitoring software access for you to keep up with everything that is happening as it is happening. It has provided as an outside purchase the software called the AcuRite Access for Remote Monitoring

This is the AcuRite 09155M Monitoring Stations Compatible

Here are the features listed for you. There are many benefits for you to enjoy.

  • Connects your Atlas weather station to the cloud
  • Remotely view readings from your Atlas with the My AcuRite app on IOS and Android, or through a web browser on your computer
  • Set up custom weather alerts to notify you when conditions change
  • Compatible with Alexa – Just ask Alexa for your personalized weather report
  • Compatible with Weather Underground personal weather station network
  • Expandable – Reports data for up to (7) seven sensors

You may also like to know the other ways that you will be able to connect up with your new 1007M Atlas.

My AcuRite has free apps and software displays that will display your weather information on an easy-to-read dashboard, giving a quick, intuitive view into trends and current details about the conditions that matter most to you.

How Is Everything Powered

The weather monitoring sensor unit is powered by 4 “AA” batteries either regular alkaline or by using Lithium because it’s better since it’s outdoor use.

The AC Adapter cord is 30 feet (9 meters)for the weather sensory unit.

Also, the input for the adapter power cord is AC100-240V, 50-60Hz and the output is 5-Volt, 100mA

The display is powered by a 5-Volt power adapter. The 5-Volt power adapter is included, or it remains set using a backup of 3 “AA” alkaline batteries (the batteries are not included)

Types of Transmission

It will transmit as a wireless transmission at 433 MHZ frequency and will transmit up to 330 feet from the display monitor, how well will depend on home building materials usually.

Data Reporting Temperature: 30 secondsHumidity:30 secondsWind Speed:10 secondsWind Direction:30 secondsRainfall:30 secondsUV Index:30 secondsLight Intensity:30 seconds

Manufacturer Support

For warranty coverage, you may contact AcuRite at 965 Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147Email to: warranty@chaney-inst.comFor more support issues you may visit AcuRite at www.AcuRite.com

Telephone Contact Customer Support at

(877) 221-1252  Monday-Friday 7-5 CT

The newly released AcuRite 01007M Atlas Weather Station may be checked out on this video from AcuRite. Click here to view the information video. NEW from AcuRite the Atlas 01007M Weather Station

Pros For Purchasing the Atlas

  1. Comes with the Lightning Detection Sensor Atlas display will show the rain rate to you in either mm or inches depending. It will be shown in mm/hr if you are displaying rain in mm. It will show inches/hr if inches is the selected unit of measurement
  2. Create custom alerts to be notified when key conditions change so you can identify emerging risks and know when to take action
  3. Share your real-time weather details with family, friends, and the Weather Underground online community My AcuRite
  4. Stores a month’s worth of readings in 5-minute intervals, allowing you to easily analyze trends and identify potential emerging risks
  5. Touchscreen TFT display makes for effortless setup and navigation The most accurate and durable weather sensor available from AcuRite SD card slot for logging and exporting data (SD card not included)
  6. Three solar panels maximize sun exposure to power an internal aspirating fan, allowing for accuracy within 1°F Programmable alarms for each measured condition

Cons

  1. There aren’t many differences between the 5-in-1 system when it comes to wind speed collection.
  2. Very similar Rain totals are given by event, week, month, and year. So some would still prefer a “since midnight” 24-hour total.

Summary

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At the initial phase of a new launch, the new Atlas appears to be very competitively priced and It looks like a step up from other models from AcuRite, and other manufacturers.

It is a bit below the quality of a Davis Vantage Pro but promises to be a step up from the more elite Pro 5-in-1 series from AcuRite. Please refer to these reviews we have done of these other weather stations.

Davis Instruments 6250 Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station Review

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Plus Wireless Weather Station-a Review

AcuRite 02064 Pro Weather Station-An Exhaustive Review

So If You Are Excited About making the AcuRite 01007M Atlas Weather Station a new member of your family, you deserve a quality weather station like this, bring it home now.

Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Weather Station

Where Is the Real Value in the Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Weather Station

As I was preparing to take a look under the hood of this weather station, the Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Weather Station, I was really pondering some key points.

  • Point 1 would be, is a weather station worth that much more than another weather station? Is the value increase real or is it a perceived value difference to the new owner? Why would I pay over $1000 for a weather station compared to let’s just say a weather station costing you $139.95 currently on Amazon?
  • Point 2 If the value does increase is it worth all the extra expense, the real expense that it is going to cost you.
  • Point 3 So If the value is that much more for you then will you make the investment in yourself to obtain that markedly obvious added value.

Will you make the investment to the professional type of weather station you didn’t know you wanted but now after reading our detailed report on all that is there at your fingertips, then the investment will be very worthwhile for you to make.

“It is Exceptional Weather Equipment, You Won’t Be Disappointed!”

Let’s dig in.

Display

So now let’s take a serious look at the display console that is used. This alone would be enough to convince me of the 6163’s real value. Then further along after we look at the console, many other areas are discussed and you can see for yourself just how professional this weather station unit is.

The model 6163 has a very interesting display console that is used by it, to present the weather data that its remote sensors are continuously gathering. Here are a couple of photos to help you understand better, what is presented and how the information is presented to you as well.

The following types of data are collected and displayed on the console for you, some are available on recall for you.

  • Daily Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . Includes the earliest time of occurrence of highs and lows; period begins/ends at 12:00 am
  • Monthly Data . . . . . . . . . . .the period begins/ends at 12:00 am on the first of the month
  • Yearly Data . . . . . . . . . . the period begins/ends at 12:00 am on the first of January unless otherwise noted
  • Current Display Data . . . . . . . . . Current display data describes the current reading for each weather variable. In most cases, the variable lists the most recently updated reading or calculation.

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The console also displays icons, to show what your current weather outside is. These icons are as follows. Weather forecast icons used are the sun, partly cloudy, clouds, rain, or snow. The display will also take you through 8 Moon phases each lunar cycle.

The graphing part of the console is really cool. It will graph out for you all types of different weather data collections. Some examples that Davis provides as a guideline for what you can do are as follows:

  • Current Graph Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Current graph data appears in the right-most column in the console graph and represents the latest value within the last period on the graph; totals can be set or reset. Display intervals vary. Examples include: Instant, 15-min., and Hourly
  • Reading; Daily, Monthly, High and Low Graph Time Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 min., 10 min., 15 min., 1 hour, 1 day, 1 month, 1 year (user-selectable, availability depends upon variable selected)
  • Graph Time Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Intervals + Current Interval (see Graph Intervals to determine time span)
  • Graph Variable Span (Vertical Scale) . . . . . . . . . . . .Automatic (varies depending upon data range); Maximum and Minimum value in range appear in the ticker

Other features that can be viewed on the Davis display console are any of the following highlights. Some may intrigue you, others may not. But they all are possibilities for you and are provided by your Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Weather Station.

So moving along to some need-to-know things about the Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Weather Station.

The Davis Instruments 6163 Dimensions

  • ISS sensor dimensions Vantage Pro2 with Fan-Aspirated Rad Shield . . . . . . 20.8″ x 9.4″ x 16.0″ (528 mm x 239 mm x 406 mm)
  • Display Console Dimensions-Console with antenna down (L x H x D) is . . . . . . . . 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) is . . . . . 10.625″ x 9.625″ x 1.625″ (270 mm x 245 mm x 41 mm)

Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Weather Station Video

Transmission Information

  • Wireless transmission-good for up to 1000 feet
  • Transmission interval . . . . . . varies with transmitter ID code from 2.25 seconds (#1=shortest), to 3 seconds
  • Update interval . . . . . . . . . varies with sensor

Instrument Sensors

The Integrated Sensor Suite(ISS) includes the following, instrument sensors that will measure the weather for you.

  • Thermometer for Indoor temp reading
  • Anemometer-a cup anemometer is supplied to record the wind speed
  • Rain Gauge-for measured precipitation
  • Outside temperature and humidity sensor
  • Barometer-to provide the barometric pressure

Software

The software that is provided by Davis Instruments as add-ons are listed below for you. These are all accessory software packages that may be purchased. They too are listed below with some tips about the programs included below the list.

Also please go to our review on the Davis Instruments 6250 Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station which may be FOUND HERE to read in more detail our section on these data logger software additions.

Yes, the software may be purchased and used with the Davis 6163. The constantly updated readouts will provide you with current weather conditions from your station’s remote sensor readings.

Davis makes available for separate purchase 8 different software products. Some of these are smaller features for sections of the sensor program but some are entire software packages for the entire weather station.

We list some suggestions to look at below for your research and purchasing ease. You can click on any of these links to get today’s special Low Price

Davis 6510Ser Weatherlink For Vantage Vue & Pro2 Series

Davis Instruments WeatherLink USB Software

Davis Instruments 6316 Wireless Weather Envoy

Davis WeatherLink 6550 Software Data Logger for Emergency Response Teams

Davis WeatherLink for Irrigation Control

Please realize that your weather data as it is accumulated is automatically saved to Davis’s web servers. This actually provides four times the storage that the data logger does.

If you wish to become part of the WeatherLink Network, then you can use the WeatherLinkIP data logger.

The WeatherLink Network is a collection of websites containing customer weather information that is stored on a server owned by Davis Instruments.

Here is some exciting news to tell you. Being part of the WeatherLink Network and having a site on WeatherLink.com means you are part of a community of weather enthusiasts who use the WeatherLink Network to view their own weather data.

All who are a part of this network share that weather data with friends and people across the world quickly and easily. This can bring a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction to your hobby and work.

Manufacturer Support

Davis Instruments
3465 Diablo Avenue
Hayward, California 94545-2778 U>S>A>

E-mail: info@davisnet.com

Site: www.davisnet.com

Phone for support (510) 732-9229

                     Fax: (510) 732-9188

How Powered

ISS(Integrated Sensor Suite) is powered by either the solar-powered or the battery backup

Battery (ISS SIM /Fan-Aspirated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR-123 3-Volt Lithium cell / 2 – 1.2 Volt NiMH C-cells

The console is powered by:

AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VDC, 300 mA, regulated
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 “C-cells”

Pros

✅ Integrated Sensor Suite Includes a solar-powered aspirated fan
✅ This wireless weather station has a transmission range up to 1000′
✅ Come with an aspirated fan
✅ Has a UV radiation shield unit to guard and protect your temperature sensors from giving you incorrect readings
✅ Many data controlling (data Loggers) may be added as accessories. As an example, you may add a soil moisture sensing unit to your Davis 6163
✅ A customizable station with a wide range of options and sensors to help professionals and hobbyists measure, monitor, and manage weather data

Cons

❌ Many features may be obtained only by purchasing extra programs. They are not included in your original purchase.
❌ The anemometer cups are plastic. Some believe this can be a problem in how accurate the wind speed is recorded.
❌ Please make sure you are receiving the new aero cone (the new cone rain gauge)
❌ There are some additional weather instruments that you may add on as additional expenses

In Summation My Feelings on the Davis Instrument 6163 Wireless Weather Station

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After much study and reading, I have decided this weather station should be rated as a 4.5 Star rating. In doing so I decided on this being a great entry point for someone who wants to jump up to the level of professional equipment.

Yes, I have decided the real value I talked about at the beginning of this article is indeed real value, not just perceived value.

With that in mind, I really think that there is really great value in owning this weather station.

In spending or as I would like to think (investing) in this weather equipment, I am setting myself up for the best weather experience, I have ever personally had.

I am not a trained meteorologist but I get to be like a real meteorologist using this wonderfully built weather equipment.

So if you are a big fan of weather, or as I say George Loves Weather (I Really Do) so please take a serious look at the Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Weather Station.

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AcuRite 01078 Wireless Weather Station with 2 Displays

Let’s Discuss the AcuRite 01078 Wireless Weather Station

Weather Station With 2 Displays

 

AcuRite has a very interesting package they offer to weather fans everywhere. It is the AcuRite 01078 Wireless Weather Station.

This unit comes to you with two display consoles and with all of the data being generated and sent to you from their professional remote sensor unit.

If you are a person who is highly interested in your climate changes daily then this may be of top interest to you.

Let’s dig into this deeper and we will present to you the 5 compelling reasons to buy this for yourself.

Description of AcuRite Model 01078

This model is mainly a very flexible weather station. Its flexibility is built into a couple of things. First, the sensor may be moved to a location that is suitable for obtaining the weather data since it is wireless.

So without the fear of having enough cord for a great transmission of data to your console, it proves very flexible to its owner.

And secondly, (my favorite reason) you are purchasing two display consoles with this model.Two locations in your home will present to you all of its weather data. So which two rooms will you be putting your consoles in? Something to think about.

It also comes equipped with a high-precision 5-in-1 wireless Weather sensor.

AcuRite 01078 Wireless Weather Station

This weather sensor will collect data for you such as the temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, and rain.The sensor unit has the following highlights for you to use.

It has a debris filter that prevents debris from getting into the rain gauge

Solar cell panel which converts sunlight into power to run the internal aspirating fan. The aspirating fan is supposed to draw ambient air into the sensor to reduce the radiation heating. This will allow the temperature readings to be more accurate and to not be inflated because of the sun heating up the air by the thermometer.

It uses a Weather Ticker (a Trademarked) program to stream real-time data including the moon phase, and indoor comfort level to you inside your home. It also streams for you the feels like temperature (wind chill, heat index).

5 Compelling Reasons to Purchase the AcuRite 01078

  • Reason #1-It is supplied with the Patented Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from a sensor in your backyard to give you the most accurate forecast for your exact location
  • Reason #2-It uses the Weather Ticker to stream real-time information and alerts to your console
  • Reason #3-Rain accumulation data recorded for today, over all-time, by year, by month, and by rainfall event; tracks days with rain this month, and days since last rain
  • Reason #4-You will be able to get a perfectly level installation of the remote unit using the bubble level (included on top of the sensor) to ensure it is level. This also helps in getting the best wind speed readings.
  • Reason #5-It comes with dual digital display consoles which allow you to observe your weather data in multiple rooms

What Instrument Sensors and Readings are Provided

  • Gives you wind speed: current, peak, and average (MPH or KPH)
  • It uses a 16 point wind rose to record wind direction
  • It provides both indoor and outdoor temperature (degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius) with a trend arrow as well
  • You will get both indoor and outdoor humidity (%RH) with a trend arrow
  • They provide the Heat Index, Wind Chill, dew point, and “feels like” calculations
  • It provides weekly, monthly, and all-time high and low records
  • You will get the Barometric pressure with trend arrow and manual calibration option also provided
  • Displays 24 hours a day the time and date (month/day)

These readings and instruments are calibrated to be extremely accurate for your daily, and hourly use.

Here are some specifications on the accuracy efficiencies they are calibrated to

  • Temperature Range -40 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit; -40 to 70 degrees Celsius

+/- 5% from 0% to 10% Relative Humidity +/- 4% from 10% to 20% Relative Humidity +/- 3% from 20% to 80% Relative Humidity +/- 4% from 80% to 90% Relative Humidity +/- 5% from 90% to 100% Relative Humidity

  • Wind Speed 0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kph
  • Wind Speed Accuracy +/-2 mph below 10 mph
AcuRite 01078 Wireless Weather Station

+/- 3 mph from 10 to 30 mph +/- 4 mph from 30 to 50 mph +/- 5 mph from 50 to 99 mph

Types of Transmission

Wireless transmission works well up to 330 feet / 100 meters depending on home construction materials.

Read these articles from our site that are more specific in how this is to be done more accurately and efficiently.

Tips For Mounting A Personal Weather Station

What’s Involved in Weather Station Mounting

This unit is constantly updating your console inside your home with updated weather readings. Here is how often updates are transmitted.

Wind Speed: 18-second updates Wind Direction: 36-second updates Temperature and Humidity: 36-second updates

Dimensions

Display Console measures: 8.2-inches Height x 6.7-inches Width x 2.7-inches Depth

Sensor Suite measures: 10.8-inches Height x 5.6-inches Width x 13.8-inches Depth

Unpacking the Box

Package Contents are the following 1. Display with Tabletop Stand 2. 5-in-1 Sensor 3. Sensor Mounting Bracket 4. Mounting Hardware 5. Power Adapter 6. Instruction Manual

Display

AcuRite 01078 Wireless Weather Station

A popular feature of this console is the illuminated color displays which feature three different lighting settings.

This will make sure you can easily read the information you want at a glance.

The display console will have on-screen the following list of information readings.

  • The last two recorded wind directions will be shown.
  • The temperature of the air + wind (The Wind Chill)
  • The current barometric pressure reading and water it’s going up or going down
  • The date and time currently
  • The amount of rainfall measured today so far
  • The current weather forecast shows as a weather type icon
  • The current indoor and outdoor temperatures
  • But please be aware the backlight will only come on for ten seconds if you manually push the button on. It will only stay on if plugged into your electrical power supply.
  • The current wind speed
  • The current indoor relative humidity and outdoor relative humidity
  • The highest wind speed in the last hour also shows the current wind direction
  • You may also select a lighting preference manually, or choose the auto-dim mode. In the auto dim mode, the display automatically adjusts its brightness based on the time of day and year.

The high-precision 5-in-1 weather sensor accurately measures five different conditions, including rainfall, wind speed and wind direction, outdoor temperature, and humidity.

This then is giving you comprehensive data about the elements surrounding your home….

How Powered

Display console: is powered by using a supplied 4.5V power adapter (Which is included and recommended for optimal display color). You may also use 6 “AA” alkaline batteries (these are optional and not included)

Sensor suite: Is powered by using 4 “AA” alkaline or Lithium batteries

Lithium batteries are highly recommended for temperatures below -4 degrees Fahrenheit / -20 degrees Celsius. Lithium batteries discharge much, much slower than normal alkaline batteries do.

Manufacturer Support

A one-year limited warranty may be found here. One Year Limited WarrantySupport for AcuRite products is readily available at the following.

Contact Customer Support:Regular Phone HoursMonday–Friday: 7:00am–5:00pm CT

Telephone toll-free: 1-877-221-1252General Questions: +1-877-221-1252AcuLink-Questions: +1-844-228-5465

visit www.AcuRite.come-mail at info@chaney-inst.com

Parent Company is:Chaney Instrument Co.965 Wells StreetLake Geneva, WI 53147

Fax NumberFax:+1-262-248-8707

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Cons

❌ Display’s backlight cannot shut off when powered by AC❌ The fan fails sometimes. This allows for false temperature readings, especially in the summertime.

Consumer Ratings

So in studying this product, I have found overwhelming evidence that people who have purchased the AcuRite 01078 have found it to be very easy to set up.

Most have reported actually on how short the amount of time was that it took them to set up and have it running for them.

Keep in mind when looking at this, that the variety of instruments that you get, plus the number of physical tools you will be using. 

AcuRite 01512 Wireless Weather Station with 5-in-1 Weather SensorAcuRite 01512 Wireless Weather Station with 5-in-1 Weather SensorThen add on the two display consoles and you have a perfect gift or purchase for the serious-minded weather fan.

Be aware that with the investment made to buy this model, that the person who is buying or who is receiving it as a gift will be someone who will be able to use all that it has to offer.

The simpler needs of a less interested person, should not be matched up with this unit. It will be wasted on a simpler needed person. Buyer beware, do not overbuy.

Pricing

In looking at the price of this model it is well priced and competitively priced on Amazon.

I have seen the price fluctuate 10 to 12 dollars, but it is still a great price, for a quality model.

Customers have very highly rated the AcuRite 01078 Wireless Weather Station. Overall very much approve of its quality and the price.

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Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Plus Wireless Weather Station-a Review

Building Strong Support for the Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2

The Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 personal weather station is a beautifully designed weather station. If you are keenly psyched by the weather this is your equipment. After thoroughly looking this over in detail, it is definitely a must-have.

So in looking in depth at this weather station, it is built with fine-tuned Davis weather instruments as well as it offers a flexibility that few other personal climate stations do not offer.

You can have your choice of how and what you hook up to the console. Add-ons are you may choose from the wireless as we are discussing, or you may purchase it with the ISS being wired.

A list of the choices that are given to the vantage pro2 weather station console owner is the following.

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Plus Wireless

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Wireless with Fan

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Plus Cabled w/ Standard Radiation Shield

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Plus Wireless with Fan

This is definitely ranked in the upper range of personal weather stations for people to buy for themselves for home-usage. With the ability to add or change some of the parts out you have more of a chance to make it what you want it to be.
Here is what I found and the areas I think are important to know about.

Description

Professional wireless weather station with a versatile sensor suite. You can customize your Vantage Pro2 by adding consoles or special-purpose options.

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St Barts Island Davis Instruments PWS

They have improved the design for even more accurate data, in especially high winds!

In fact last year during Hurricane Irma, a Davis weather station recorded the wind speed of 199 MPH on the island of St. Barts in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean.

Many different weather sensors: temperature, humidity, rain, wind with passive radiation shield in a rugged sensor suite — add optional UV and solar radiation sensor

It comes with a highly efficient & quality built anemometer-a 40-foot (12-meter) anemometer cable allows the anemometer to be mounted separately from the rain collector

It also includes a wireless versatile integrated sensor suite, console with backlit LCD screen

Please note the mounting pole/tripod is not included in your purchase.

Instrument Sensors

The ISS Sensor (Integrated Sensor Suite) contains the following instruments. This is a solid selection to gather your local weather readings from.

So the standard version of the ISS contains a rain collector, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, and anemometer.

If you are looking at purchasing the Vantage Pro 2 Plus you will also have access to the following: a pre-installed solar radiation sensor and an ultra-violet (UV) radiation sensor.

Temperature and humidity sensors are mounted in a passive radiation shield to minimize the impact of solar radiation on sensor readings.

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The provided anemometer measures wind speed and direction and can be installed adjacent to the ISS

Also included in your purchase of the Vantage Pro2 stations include a 40′ (12 m) cable to go between the ISS and the anemometer.

If you have more cable length as a need then it can be extended up to 540′ (165 m) using optional extension cables purchased from Davis Instruments.

The extension cables from Davis weather instruments can be used on the following parts of the Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 Integrated Sensor Suite, or the Vantage Pro 2 sensor suite.

Adding cables can add versatility to your wired weather station from Davis Instruments.

The ISS sensor unit is set up separately from the anemometer unit. The anemometer as was stated above needs to be hooked up to my connection to the future.

Types of Transmission

Updates are provided to the Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 console at the following intervals. These are being monitored constantly and are being sent to the console from the ISS Sensor remote units.

  • Wind speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 to 3 seconds
  • Wind direction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 to 3 seconds
  • Accumulated rainfall: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 24 seconds
  • Rain rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 24 seconds
  • Outside temperature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 to 12 seconds
  • Outside humidity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 seconds to 1 minute
  • Ultraviolet radiation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 seconds to 1 minute
  • Solar radiation: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 seconds to 1 minute

Display

The console display is full of weather information. With that in mind, I thought it best to give you a picture of exactly what you are getting when you purchase this weather console from Davis.

Davis Console for Vantage Pro

Software

This unit has the ability to have different types of software be hooked up to it.
These are a couple of programs that can be used to transmit your data.
Vantage Connect® for Wireless Stations.

For more information on this connecter, you may go to vantage-connect-for-wireless-stations-cdma As this is a very expensive tool, I am mentioning it for those who have the means to look at something this high end on your investment list.

Davis Instruments 6510SER Software w/ Data Logging for Vantage Pro 2, Serial

  • A few features this connector provides are the following
  • Automatic data uploads to WeatherLink.com
  • Access your data on your computer or smartphone
  • No subscription fee
  • Get e-mail alerts

Davis Instruments WeatherLinkIP Data Logger

Manufacturer Support for the Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2

The Console directions may be found here. The Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Manual PDF by clicking here

  • Phone Support:
    (510) 732-7814– Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
  • (510) 670-0589– Fax to Technical Support
  • E-mail Support: support@davisnet.com– E-mail to Technical Support.
    info@davisnet.com– E-mail to Davis Instruments.
  • Web Support:www.davisnet.com– Copies of user manuals are available on this site

Things to Know

These are some of the things to know about this model which is also known as “the Davis Instruments 6152 Wireless Vantage Pro2”. As you can see it has many on-screen features which can be enjoyed as well as raw weather data is being produced 24 hours a day, which may be transmitted to collection sites like Weather Underground, and WeatherBug.

Some Other Interesting Things

This station has a console that is powered by 3 “C-cell” batteries as a backup. The main power is supplied by being plugged into your electrical source.

It comes with an AC/DC adapter for normal powering up. This display console does not recharge the batteries, so please be aware of this. Please use alkaline batteries in the console for longer working results.

It’s dimensions are the following:

  • Console (with antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . 10.625″ x 6.125″ x 1.625″ (270 mmx 156 mm x 41 mm)
  • Console (no antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.625″ x 6.125″ x 1.625″ (244 mm x156 mm x 41 mm)
  • Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.94″ x 3.375″ (151 mm x 86 mm)

Pros

✅ The console can be set up at 5 different angles as a stand-up console. The kickstand can be set up in three different ways to allow 5 angles for viewing may be set up as a wall display-you may hang up the console
✅ It has a backlit console screen for easier nighttime viewing
✅ It is versatile-you can add additional stations
✅ It’s accurate & customizable
✅ Davis concentrates on making the best reliable day in, day out performance weather instruments.
✅ Advanced rain collector
✅ 1 year limited warranty policy-to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period, we will either repair or replace the product free of charge. You can read the warranty here.
✅ It has a high-quality anemometer

Cons

❌ The computer connection is outdated. It doesn’t have a built-in USB connection
❌ All of the software I have found to use with it is outmoded
❌ The console set up and display look outdated. The interface looks older
❌ Changing any settings is difficult without getting out the manual
❌ It doesn’t have an atomic clock

Consumer Ratings

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station (Wireless)Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station (Wireless)

The purchasers of the Davis Instruments weather stations are more involved weather persons. They know much more about the weather than the average person. They, in turn, expect a lot more from weather equipment.

As a higher expectation, they also expect to be buying high-quality, highly reliable weather equipment.

The Model 6152 is a steady and sure weather station. It may look outdated, it may require extra outside purchases to accomplish some things you wish to do as well.

But looking at the overall picture, for the services it provides, and the built-in quality, the investment while at first appearances may seem a bit pricey, if you dig deeper, you will find this is getting close to being that professional type of weather equipment you have always wanted.

George Loves Weather
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