Davis Instruments Vantage Vue Digital Weather Station

There is just no equal to the survivability of this device which has to cope with the winds battering it. This is our second device, the first one is still in use after 7 years but its solar panel is losing its electricity raising power and the battery is taking too much load all the time. It will be a worthy donor should I have any need for backup parts.

Top notch wearher station! Has been running 6 months with no loss of connection at all, a problem I have had with cheaper stations in the past. Comprehensive data with highs and lows for every day of the week for the last 3 weeks, monthly highs and lows and yearly highs and lows offer a great record. It has been pretty accurate so far as dar as I can see. Would definitely recommend.

Very easy to set up and for me good value.

Good product. Worked right away and it was very easy to set u[. Would recommend it if you were looking for a good quality weather station.

I love it

Very good. I can safely say that as I have had mine since 2009!Most of the conponants are replaceable. The console is easy to read and easily cleaned.Combine with the optional data logger for keeping records and viewing real time readings.

6 years later and it’s still working perfectly like it did 6 years ago....

Very good instructions

Mir hat diese Wetterstation schon auf anhieb gefallen, alleine schon wegen des Aussehens. Sie funktioniert einwandfrei und erfüllt auch meinen Vorstellungen. Das einzige Handikape ist, dass die Gebrauchsanweisung nur auf englisch zur Verfügung steht und darum für die Inbetriebnahme etwas mehr Zeitaufwand benötigt wird. Was ich noch erwähnen wollte!!! VORSICHT bei der Bestellung des USB-Datenloggers! Dieser funktioniert nur bei älteren Betriebssystemen wie Windows 7 oder XP. Für Windows 10 gibt es aktuell keinen Treiber dafür und somit kann sich der USB-Datenlogger nicht mit dem PC verbinden. Es ist Schade das die Firma Davis Instruments hierfür noch keine Lösung gefunden hat, bzw. kein Treiberprogramm für Windows 10 zur Verfügung stellt.

Después de unos meses de uso, mi opinión sobre este producto es buena, cumple con las especificaciones del vendedor y las mediciones que realiza son bastante fiables, llegó en el plazo indicado, estoy muy contento con la compra.

Stazione meteo a livelli professionali e molto precisa: dopo l’installazione ho comparato i dati mostrati con indicazioni di altri sensori di diverse apparecchiature meteo e sono risultati allineati.Il manuale è interamente in inglese e la configurazione non è del tutto intuitiva quindi non si può evitare il manuale.L’installazione è immediata (a parte per la bandiera per la direzione del vento, che va posizionata in modo corretto), considerando che la stazione è preassemblata per l’80%.Unico punto negativo è stata la consegna, dato che la stazione è stata bloccata per settimane in dogana in attesa di semplici info mie: magari si sarebbero potute fornire all’atto dell’acquisto evitando tale perdita di tempo. Il venditore mi aveva comunque informato del blocco, cosa non fatta dal corriere (la comunicazione con il corriere, DHL, ha richiesto diverse ore di pazienza al telefono aspettando risposta dal call center).La stazione va posizionata in area priva di ostacoli nelle vicinanza, per non generare rotori, e va allineata con lo specchio solare verso sud, per permettere il calcolo corrette della direzione del vento.La stazione richiede un posizionamento perfettamente parallelo al terreno e per questo ha una mini-livella integrata che aiuta nell’operazione.Viene stretta ad un palo verticale (dimensione massima intorno ai 5 cm di diametro) e questo non facilita il rispetto della livella.Io ho usato un palo per parabole ed alla fine tutto è andato bene.La stazione possiede una batteria al litio ma le tre batterie ricaricabili della base, vanno comprate a parteDavis è indubbiamente un’ottima marca e questo prodotto compatto ed economico lo conferma.Unico dubbio è legato ai pezzi di ricambio (anemometro e direzione vento) in caso di rottura per grandinata forte: vedremo quando accadrà.Nota: durante la configurazione serve tenere la base è la stazione distanti tra loro di almeno qualche metro; se sono troppo vicine la base non rileva la stazione meteo.La stazione meteo non è in grado di trasmettere i dati su Internet, senza apposito strumento da comprare a parte.Io ho comprato lo strumento che si connette a USB del pc (il pc deve stare sempre acceso) ma esiste diverso strumento (molto più costoso) che si connette direttamente alla rete, senza un pc.

Reliable and accurate. Easy to install with step by step instruction. There is no problem establishing the wireless connection.

I have used a Oregon Scientific weather station which costs a little over $100 from Amazon. Did it work? yes but far from accurate. Upon until I did a lot of research and found that Davis makes the most reliable, and accurate weather station that non-scientists can afford to buy. Yes, it's costs more than three times of the Oregon Scientific model, but you definitely get what you're paying for.I read the entire user guide before the unit arrived, so I had some idea of what I should be dealing with, but here're some simple steps that help the people who hate reading manuals, or just to give you some overview of how easy it is to set this thing up.1. Find a spot which is away from obstacles which might interfere with the wind speed sensor and direction. Ideally, in your backyard, but should be placed high up in the air. I would say, at least 10 feet from the ground. No, it does NOT have to be installed on the rooftop but might give you the most accurate wind speed and direction ready. I installed mine in my yard.2. Go to your local hardware store, and get a 10 footer electrical conduit with 1.5" diameter. I got mine from Home Depot for a little over $11.3. Get a Antennacraft Heavy-Duty 3-Foot Tripod Mount from Radio Shack about $32.4. If you want to weight down and secure the tripod and pole that holds the weather station, get three (one for each leg of the tripod) cinder blocks from hardware store.5. Assemble the weather station which is so simple that took me literally less than 5 minutes to do.6. Secure the pole to the tripod, find a ladder and climb up, tall enough to install the weather station on the top with the included U-Bolt, you will need a spanner or some sort to secure the nuts.7. Put 3 C-Cell batteries to the console, or just use the included power supply to power it up. Walk through the setup wizard. You will need to know your longitude and latitude, and your current elevation. You should be able to find a free app that give you that information, or just google it. After the console is configured, you're good to go.The navigation of the console will take a bit time to get used to but menus are pretty logical and easy to follow. I have absolutely no problem navigating around after two days. The readings on the device are incredibly accurate (yes, I confirmed it with two other weather stations at the same location), and the reception signal between the console and the ISS is super strong, even through UV protected windows.I haven't tried Davis' technical support yet since I have no need to, but from what I have experienced for the past two weeks, the unit has been working great. Better yet, the console, and the ISS unit are made in U.S. A.!I have purchased the WeatherlinkIP which is supposed to be delivered this week, so I can track the weather condition from the internet after all hooked up. I've spent so much more than other weather stations, but I still think it's a good investment and I highly recommend it. :)James, Santa Clara, California.