Connection - Van Walt Rain Gauge Operating Instructions Manual

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Once the setting options have been entered, all the settings will be programmed into
the datalogger by clicking on the button on the toolbar as shown on the right. The e+
sensor is now ready to be installed. It should be noted that it is not necessary with the e+
sensor to stop the datalogger in advance, as the new settings will be activated as soon
as the datalogger is started again.
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Connection

together because the e+sensor is being permanently installed, one
can resort to the use of a DRC readout cable in combination with a
communication cable. A DRC readout cable is available in different lengths
and which is fitted with a special connector for connection to a DRC
communication cable. It also has an optical interface for the datalogger.
The DRC communication cable comes in a standard length. It is fitted with
connector for connection to the readout cable and has a 9- pole sub-D
connector to connect it to the COM port of a computer.
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When the installation of the e+ sensor is a permanent one and the
datalogger is located in an easily accessible place, the IrDa-interface
provides a useful alternative to a permanently installed connecting
cable. The IrDa interface has an optical unit that makes it possible for the
datalogger to be read from a distance of 1...2 metres. It is fitted with a 9-pole
sub-D connec- tor for connecting to the COM port of a computer. To read
the datalogger's data in the field use should be made of a laptop computer.
When it is not possible to have as datalogger and a computer close
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