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Weather Station Hardware => Davis Instruments Weather Stations => Topic started by: rockncola on January 08, 2019, 06:34:46 AM
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Hi guys.
So, with the addition of WifiLogger to my Vue console, I've decided to run the console off AC power. However, I have misplaced the AC adapter for the console (we've had a lot of renovations recently and everything got chucked anywhere and everywhere). So, my question is where I can find another AC power supply for my Vue console? Is it only safe if I use a replacement from Davis? I ask this because the only replacements I can find come from overseas resellers (I am in Australia) which I don't really want to pay $40 postage for. Is there any other solution?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi guys.
So, with the addition of WifiLogger to my Vue console, I've decided to run the console off AC power. However, I have misplaced the AC adapter for the console (we've had a lot of renovations recently and everything got chucked anywhere and everywhere). So, my question is where I can find another AC power supply for my Vue console? Is it only safe if I use a replacement from Davis? I ask this because the only replacements I can find come from overseas resellers (I am in Australia) which I don't really want to pay $40 postage for. Is there any other solution?
Thanks in advance.
You can try to use SLEEP MODE in WFL to prevent batteries. It wasn't tested to the end, but batteries should be good for 1 month.
Cheap solution for AC adapter is USB to /DC 3.5*1.35mm cable angle version.
You need to go to: link (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DC-Power-Plug-USB-Convert-To-3-5-1-35mm-DC-3-5-1-35-White/32843092326.html?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.3a994c4dww3LKY) and buy cheap USB cable. Then you have to find spare phone charger or buy one on local market.
You can have it original Scaled (https://www.scaledinstruments.com/shop/davis-instruments/davis-6627-usb-power-cable-for-vantage-pro2-and-vantage-vue-consoles/)
Using USB cable you can also build DC UPS YouTube link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joAkJ9QA2bw)
If you would like to test WFL SLEEP MODE, please contact me here, or via email wifilogger@qq.com. I will guide you have to use it.
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Surely your Australian Davis distributor will have the adapter? (part 6625 but obviously needs to have the right pins for your local AC mains supply - the Davis adapters are not universal).
There's nothing magic about the Davis adapter, it's just 5v (@300mA IIRC), but finding a suitable decent-quality substitute with the correct 90° jack (which you need) and of the right barrel size/polarity might be less easy. Simplest option is to go for the Davis part, though not the cheapest I know.
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Thank you guys. I have just messaged my local Davis supplier but I don't have much faith as they have been very slow to respond of late. I will also take you guys' other ideas into consideration as well.
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FWIW I've purchased adapters for tablets, etc. from DX and Aliexpress for pennies or a buck or two with the wall wart and they work just fine. Just get the specs correct and test before you plug it in.
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Have you checked Altronics, Littlebird or Jaycar, 240/5v switchmode power adapters are fairly common, and most of the multi output types include a 2.1mm
https://www.jaycar.com.au/5vdc-1000ma-ultra-slim-switchmode-power-adaptors/p/MP3144
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Have you checked Altronics, Littlebird or Jaycar, 240/5v switchmode power adapters are fairly common, and most of the multi output types include a 2.1mm
https://www.jaycar.com.au/5vdc-1000ma-ultra-slim-switchmode-power-adaptors/p/MP3144
I'm worried that the voltage may be different and may harm the console. I can't remember the voltage output of the original Davis adapter.
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5v center +
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Thanks. So I guess these will both work then?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CubePlug-Power-Supply-for-Davis-Vantage-Pro-2-Weather-Station-5V-Ue/264080922958?hash=item3d7c73194e:g:P44AAOSwrmRcDVj6
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-5mm-2-1mm-AC-100-240V-to-DC-5V-2A-Power-Supply-Wall-Charger-Adapter-Converter/302541322333?hash=item4670de385d:g:kt4AAOSwiBJaF8bS
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Have you checked Altronics, Littlebird or Jaycar, 240/5v switchmode power adapters are fairly common, and most of the multi output types include a 2.1mm
There an error in that, 2.1mm should be 1.2mm, the DC plug is a 3.5*1.2mm
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Thanks. So I guess these will both work then?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CubePlug-Power-Supply-for-Davis-Vantage-Pro-2-Weather-Station-5V-Ue/264080922958?hash=item3d7c73194e:g:P44AAOSwrmRcDVj6
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-5mm-2-1mm-AC-100-240V-to-DC-5V-2A-Power-Supply-Wall-Charger-Adapter-Converter/302541322333?hash=item4670de385d:g:kt4AAOSwiBJaF8bS
First one yes, second one no.
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Did you look here:
https://www.scaledinstruments.com/product-category/davis-instruments/
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Did you look here:
https://www.scaledinstruments.com/product-category/davis-instruments/
Did you notice the op is Australian based?
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Thanks. So I guess these will both work then?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CubePlug-Power-Supply-for-Davis-Vantage-Pro-2-Weather-Station-5V-Ue/264080922958?hash=item3d7c73194e:g:P44AAOSwrmRcDVj6
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-5mm-2-1mm-AC-100-240V-to-DC-5V-2A-Power-Supply-Wall-Charger-Adapter-Converter/302541322333?hash=item4670de385d:g:kt4AAOSwiBJaF8bS
First one yes, second one no.
Thanks. I've ordered the first one. Will let you know how it goes.