Cellular-based, Solar-powered Unit Sends Remote Weather Station Data to the Internet.
Vantage Connect allows you to retrieve weather data from any remote site that has cellular coverage. Powered by battery and solar panel, it receives data from your sensor suite up to 1000 feet (30 meters) away, then sends it via cellular connection to the WeatherLink Cloud.
From the WeatherLink Cloud, you can access your data on a smartphone with the WeatherLink Mobile App (iOS and Android) or on a computer at your personal WeatherLink.com page. Use your Pro Tier (included in your annual service plan) to graph and analyze your data further.
You can also receive alerts via email or text when specific conditions are met. You’ll know in real-time when temperatures drop near frost levels in your orchard or when wind direction changes near a fire hazard. Perfect for remote orchards, vineyards, farms, vacation or rental homes, and fire hazard areas.
What is Vantage Connect?
- A weather station receiver (wireless models), data-logger and cellular modem.
- Solar powered with battery backup; does not require any external power sources.
- Self-contained in a weather-resistant shelter.
- An optional AC Charger is available for areas with prolonged periods of low light and accessible power.
- Add on a Extra Solar Panel Kit for sites with limited sunlight.
How Does Vantage Connect Work?
- Uploads weather data through a cellular connection to WeatherLink.com in 5, 15, or 60-minute intervals, depending on the service plan you choose.
- Access and store your data on your secure page on WeatherLink.com
- Use your WeatherLink.com Pro Tier (included in your annual service plan) to chart and graph your data anywhere & anytime in any major browser, or download data to your PC for further analysis. *
- Set alerts for alarm conditions in the field so you know the moment they occur.
- Can receive data from any Davis weather station such as an Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) or Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture station, etc.
Which Vantage Connect is right for you?
Choose the Vantage Connect that is right for your location. The choice is based on the country and cellular coverage, and whether you need a cabled or a wireless system.
Data in Your Pocket
WeatherLink Mobile App brings your data and the Davis WeatherLink Network to your phone. Join the worldwide network of businesses, schools and hobbyists sharing their weather data with the world. WeatherLink lets you see your personal Davis Instruments weather station data and local forecasts, as well as explore other stations from around the world. Enjoy 7-day and hourly forecast, rain, barometer, solar radiation and many more.
Features:
- Long transmission range:
- Receives data from your transmitting station up to 1000 feet (30 meters) away.
- Automatic Uploads:
- Uploads weather data through a cellular connection to WeatherLink.com in 5, 15, or 60-minute intervals, depending on the service plan you choose.
- Receive data from up to 8 transmitting stations:
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- 1 Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)
- 1 Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station
- 2 Wireless Temperature/Humidity Stations
- 3 Wireless Temperature Stations
- 1 Anemometer/Sensor Transmitter Kit
Includes:
- Vantage Connect data-logger, receiver (wireless models) and cellular modem
- Heavy-duty battery backup
- WeatherLink software
- Your own page on WeatherLink.com with Pro Tier plan full of advanced features (charting, graphing, data export) included in the purchase of a Vantage Connect service plan
- Hardware to mount to a vertical pole
- A jack to add an external temperature probe for air, soil, or water - sold separately
- Weather-resistant shelter
Requires (sold separately):
- At least one transmitting station (a Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue Integrated Sensor Suite, or special purpose station)
- A Vantage Connect service plan and one-time activation fee (sold separately)
- Included WeatherLink Software requires a PC running Windows® XP or above
- iPhone®, Android™, and tablet compatible (to use app)
- A console or Envoy is not required.
Please note:
- iPhone®, Android ™, and tablet compatible (FREE app available)
- A station console or Envoy is not required.
Specifications:
- Cellular Bands:
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- GSM (WXD-6620, WXD-6620C):
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- CDMA (WXD-6621, WXD-6621C):
- 800, 1900 MHz
- 3G UMTS (WXD-6622):
- 800, 850, 900, AWS1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
- Operating Temperature:
- -40° to +140°F (-40° to +60°C)
- Storage Temperature:
- -40° to +140°F (-40° to +60°C)
- Average Current Draw:
- 20 - 30 mA
- Peak Current:
- 2 A
- Housing Material:
- Rugged ASA Plastic
- Dimensions (width x length x height):
- 13.75 X 10 X 4.17 inches (34.9 X 25.4 X 10.6 cm)
- Weight:
- 8.14 lbs. (3.69 kg)
- Solar Panel (@ 1000w/m2):
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- Nominal power:
- 5 watt
- Voc:
- 21.6V
- Isc:
- 300mA
- Vmp:
- 18V
- Imp:
- 277mA
- Battery:
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- Replacement Part Number:
- 7011.025
- Battery Voltage:
- 6 volts
- Battery Capacity:
- 12 Ah
- Charging Temperature:
- -4 to +120°F (-20 to +49°C)
- Estimated Battery Run Time (no solar charging, at 25°C):
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- Wireless:
- 16 - 21 days
- Cabled:
- 14 - 17 days
- Charging Circuit:
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- High-efficiency switching charger
- Maximum-Peak-Power-Tracking (MPPT) at 18V - Typical for 12V solar-panel
- Charges 6V SLA battery @ 2A max
- Charging voltage temperature compensation
- Low- and high-temperature charging cut-out
- Low-battery load disconnect
- Reverse battery protection
- Designed to have multiple batteries and/or solar-panels added in parallel to extend capacities
Sensor Data (internal sensors):
- Barometric Pressure:
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- Resolution and Units:
- 0.01" Hg, 0.1 mm, 0.1 hPa, 0.1mb. (user selectable)
- Range:
- 16.00" to 32.50" Hg, 410 to 820 mm Hg, 540 to 1100 hPa or mb
- Elevation Range:
- -1500' to +15,300' (-460 m to 4670 m)
- Accuracy:
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- At -40° to +32°F (-40° to 0°C):
- -0.06/+0.15" Hg (-1.5 /+3.8 mmHg; -2/+5 hPa/mb)
- At +32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C):
- ±0.03" Hg (±0.8 mm Hg, ±1 hPa/mb)
- At +122° to +140°F (+50° to +60°C):
- -0.06/+0.15" Hg (-1.5 /+3.8 mmHg; -2/+5 hPa/mb)
- Sea-Level Reduction Equation Used:
- United States Method employed prior to use of current "R Factor" method
- Equation Source:
- Smithsonian Meteorological Tables
- Equation Accuracy:
- ±0.01" Hg (±0.3 mm Hg, ±0.3 hPa/mb)
- Elevation Accuracy Required:
- ±10' (3m) to meet equation accuracy specification
- Trend (change in 3 hours):
- . Change ±0.06" (2.0 hPa/mb, 1.5 mm Hg) = Rapidly
Change ±0.02" (0.7hPa/mb, 0.5 mm Hg) = Slowly
- Trend Indication:
- 5 position arrow: Rising (rapidly or slowly), Steady, or Falling (rapidly or slowly)
- Update Interval:
- Based on data plan
- Alarms:
- High Threshold from Current Trend for Storm Clearing (Rising Trend)
Low Threshold from Current Trend for Storm Warning (Falling Trend)
- Range for Rising and Falling Trend Alarms:
- 0.01 to 0.25" Hg (0.1 to 6.4 mm Hg, 0.1 to 8.5 hPa/mb)
- Inside Relative Humidity:
-
- Resolution and Units:
- 1%
- Range:
- 1 to 100% RH
- Accuracy:
- ±3% from 1% to 90%; ±5% from 90% to 100%
- Update Interval:
- Based on data plan
- Alarms:
- High and Low Threshold from Instant Reading
- Inside Temperature (or optional external temperature probe):
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- Resolution and Units:
- Current Data: 0.1°; °C is converted from °F and rounded to the nearest 0.1°C.
Alarms: 1°; °C is converted from °F and rounded to the nearest 1°C.
- Range:
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- Inside:
- -40° to +140°F (-40° to +60°C)
- External Temperature Probe:
- -40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C)
- Sensor Accuracy:
- ±1°F (±0.5°C) typical
- Update Interval:
- Based on data plan
- Alarms:
- High and Low Thresholds from Instant Reading
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