New VP2 Pro+ - Outside Temperature Sensor Problem?

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In the last 10 days I have just replaced a LaCrosse 2010 with a Vantage Pro2+ and already I appear to be having a problem. I believe it to be the sensor in the ISS as the false reading is shown on both the console and WD via the Weather Envoy.

The outside temp. has on 2 occasions fallen to -56.7F, but it does not ‘flatline’ while the problem is present, it also shows temperature variations as can be seen in the attached image.

I have emailed tech support at Davis, but I have no response as yet.

Any ideas and do you agree it is the sensor itself?

Thanks, Bob.

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The scale on the temp graph is way off. You have it displaying 13 to -67. It is all off scale.

–Dave

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Bob, just realized that the screen shot you posted was for the last three days. I just checked you web site and see this is not occurring on the main screen. No sure why the past days graph would have a different temp range.

–Dave

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Bob,

There have been some big problems with the new Davis temp/hum sensors. Many people at other forums (including myself) have shared the same problem. Mine would dip to -90F when the RH reached around 95%. My new sensor is scheduled to arrive from Davis on 8/22. I can’t wait to replace it.

Swing Davis an email and let them know the problem. They will ship you a replacement and you’ll need to ship the old one back.

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Dave, thanks for the responses, but it’s nothing to do with the graphing, it’s a hardware issue.

Dendrite, Thanks you have confirmed my suspicions, I’ll wait a couple of days for a response to my email to Davis, then I’ll phone them.

Bob

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I would call them first thing Monday morning rather than wait for an email response… I’ve had them not respond via email more than once in the past.

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I would check the ISS, unplug sensors and replug a couple a times, and check that no moisture has got inside. Unit run on very low voltage 3 volts does not take much to be intermittant.

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He can try it, but I’d bet the farm it’s a sensor problem. Davis released a new version of their temp/hum sensor recently and it seems there’s some kinks with it. Playing with the connections did nothing for me.

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Dendrite,

you were spot on. I called Davis today and they immediately acknowledged the problem with the new outside temp/humidity sensor. They are sending out a new sensor by UPS and I should have it by the weekend.

Thanks to all that responded to this thread.

Bob.

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UPDATE

It’s been about a week since I replaced the outside temperature and humidity sensor sent to me by Davis.
I am pleased to report, so far, that the problem has not occurred since the change.

Thank you to all :thumbleft: that responded and offered assistance.

Bob