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Davis Instruments WeatherLink User Manual

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Davis Instruments WeatherLink Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDavis Instruments
ModelWeatherLink
CategoryData Loggers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome to WeatherLink!

Contents of Package

Lists the items included in the WeatherLink package, such as the data logger, connector, and software CD.

Required Accessories

Details necessary third-party serial port adapters like the Keyspan USB Twin Serial adapter.

Optional Accessories

Mentions optional accessories like the Telephone Modem Adapter for connecting to a modem.

Hardware Installation

Local Connection Hardware Requirements

Specifies requirements for a direct connection, such as a Macintosh computer and a USB-to-serial port adapter.

Remote Connection Hardware Requirements

Lists hardware needed for a phone modem connection, including modems and the Telephone Modem Adapter.

Connecting the Weather Station

Local Connection

Provides a diagram and steps for connecting the weather station directly to a Macintosh computer via a data logger.

Remote Modem Connection

Introduces the process for connecting the station remotely using a modem and phone line.

About Phone Modem Connections

Toolbar with On-Line Icon

Illustrates the 'On-Line' icon in the WeatherLink toolbar used to manage remote connections.

Software Installation and Setup

Installing the Software

Details the steps for installing the WeatherLink software from the CD ROM drive.

Running the Software

Explains how to launch the WeatherLink application and open a station.

Station Setup

Guides users through naming a station and configuring software settings for hardware.

Adding a Station

Describes the process of creating a new station entry in WeatherLink's database.

About the Walkthrough

Station Configuration

Sets station name, model, accessories, download options, and data file extension.

Choose Units

Selects the units of measure for displaying station information.

Serial Port Settings

Configures the COM port, baud rate, phone number, and modem settings.

Set Rain Calibration

Enters the station's rainfall calibration number.

Enter Year-to-Date Rainfall

Sets the rainfall amount on the station and in the software for agreement.

Set Time and Date

Synchronizes the time and date across the station, software, and computer.

Set Archive Interval

Defines the interval for storing data in the data logger's memory.

Set Station Alarms

Sets alarm thresholds on the weather station.

Set Auto Download Time(s)

Specifies times for automatic daily data downloads to the computer.

Troubleshooting Guide

Communications Problems

Addresses issues preventing the software from communicating with the data logger and station.

Checking the Communications Port

Details how to test the communications port and identify connection issues.

Program Problems

Barometer Graph Incomplete

Explains why the barometer graph may not fill completely and lists necessary checks.

Duplicate Records in Database

Discusses causes of duplicate records, like time changes, and how to manage them.

Missing Wind Direction Readings

Explains that wind direction is not recorded if no wind speed is present during sampling.

No New Data to Download

Addresses the 'No new data' message when data is known to be present in the logger.

Recent Data Not Appearing

Troubleshoots issues where downloaded data is not visible in the database.

Dashes Instead of Values

Explains that dashes indicate missing or invalid sensor data, correctable via the record editor.

Contacting Davis Technical Support

Toolbar Icons

Hot Keys

Lists keyboard shortcuts for various functions in the WeatherLink software.

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