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  • Page 1 Software User’s Guide For Windows™ Version 1.2 Product #7871...
  • Page 2 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Number: 7871 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395-075 GroWeatherlink®, Version 1.2...
  • Page 3 Software User’s Guide For Windows™ Version 1.2...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    A B L E O F O N T E N T S NTRODUCTION Contents of Package ......... ARDWARE NSTALLATION Hardware Requirements .
  • Page 5 A B L E O F O N T E N T S Setup Menu ..........Walkthrough .
  • Page 6 Add/Remove Menu ......... Span Menu .
  • Page 7 A B L E O F O N T E N T S...

  • Page 8: Ntroduction

    O N T E N T S O F A C K A G E Before proceeding, please check to make sure your GroWeatherLink package con- tains the following: PC COM Port Adapter The PC COM port adapter is a 9-pin connector with an RJ connector jack in one end.
  • Page 9 N T R O D U C T I O N Contents of Package...

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Radio—optional You may use a third-party radio to transmit data from the WeatherLink to the PC or SRM. Davis offers an installation kit for two such radios (see “Radio Multi-Point Connection” on page 9 for more information). May also require Alarm Output Module to conserve power.

  • Page 11: Phone Modem Connection Hardware Requirements

    Spread spectrum or UHF radio modems for each weather station and base station Davis recommends some excellent third-party radio modems: YDI Spread Spectrum Radio Modem (available at YDI, #910-DAVIS), and RF Neulink UHF radio modem (available at RF Neulink, #9600).

  • Page 12: Direct Connection

    I R E C T O N N E C T I O N The instructions below explain how to make a typical direct connection. Also included is an illustration showing how to make a direct connection using the SRM. Typical Direct Connection The instructions below explain how to make a typical direct connection, using only the hardware and cables provided.

  • Page 13: Direct Connection Installation

    A R D W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Direct Connection Direct Connection Installation 1. If the station has been operating for some time and/or you have changed the default settings, make a note of the barometric pressure, total rainfall, and (if applicable) cali- bration numbers.

  • Page 14: Phone Modem Connection

    PC side of the cable label is closest to the cable’s end. This connection totals 48 feet (14.5 m) which is the maximum connection dis- tance you may have without using Davis’ SRM. 10. Attach the PC COM port adapter to a free serial port on the back of your computer.

  • Page 15: Phone Modem Installation Instructions

    PC side of the cable label is closest to the cable’s end. This connection totals 48 feet (14.5 m) which is the maximum connection dis- tance you may have without using Davis’ SRM. 7. Connect the PHONE MODEM adapter to the external modem.

  • Page 16: A Few Notes About Phone Modem Connections

    12. Place the WeatherLink inside the mounting base. 13. Reattach the mounting base to the weather station. As you do so, guide all the cables through the slots on the mounting base. A Few Notes About Phone Modem Connections If you indicate a phone modem connection when setting up your station (see “Serial Port”...
  • Page 17 A R D W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Radio Multi-Point Connection...

  • Page 18: Software Installation

    3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. U N N I N G T H E O F T W A R E To run the software, double-click on the GroWeatherLink icon. D D I N G A T A T I O N In order to interact with your station, you must “add”...

  • Page 19: Adding A Station

    O F T W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Adding a Station Start Growing Period Set Auto Clear Set Station Alarms Set Auto Download Time(s) Set Leaf Wetness or Soil Temperature You may, of course, choose No and set up the station by choosing all of the neces- sary commands from the menus.
  • Page 20 2. Type the station name into the text box. The station name may be up to 40 characters/spaces long. Note that the soft- ware uses the first eight characters of the station name (not counting spaces or punctuation marks) as the name of the directory into which it saves this sta- tion’s database and configuration files.

  • Page 21: Print Information

    O F T W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Adding a Station 7. Choose OK. The software opens the Choose Units dialog box. In this dialog box, you may set the units of measure in which you want the software to display, plot, and print information.
  • Page 22 9. Choose OK. The software opens the Serial Port Settings dialog box. In this dialog box, you may select all of your communications options, including serial port, IRQ line, modem baud rate, phone number, etc. For more detailed instructions on this dialog box, see “Serial Port”...
  • Page 23 O F T W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Adding a Station Modem String The default modem string should work for almost all modems. Before changing the modem string, consult the README.TXT file for an explana- tion of what each part of the string means.
  • Page 24 14. Choose OK. The software opens the Set Barometer dialog box. In this dialog box, you may set the barometric pressure on your weather station to the correct barometric pressure. For more detailed instructions on this dialog box, see “Set Barome- ter”...
  • Page 25 O F T W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Adding a Station 18. Choose OK. The software opens the Set Total Rain dialog box. In this dialog box, you may enter a total rainfall amount. For more detailed instructions on this dialog box, see “Set Total Rain”...
  • Page 26 22. Choose OK. The software opens the Set Archive Interval dialog box. In this dialog box, you may set the interval at which data is stored to the Weatherlink. For more detailed instructions on this dialog box, see “Set Archive Interval” on page 37. 23.
  • Page 27 O F T W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Adding a Station 27. Choose OK. The software opens the Set AutoClear dialog box. From this dialog box, you may select the which highs, lows, and daily totals should be cleared by the sta- tion’s AutoClear feature as set the time at which they should be cleared each day.
  • Page 28 29. Choose OK. The software opens the Set Station Alarms dialog box. From this dialog box you may set alarm points for any of your station’s alarms. For more detailed instructions on this dialog box, see “Set Alarms” on page 43. 30.
  • Page 29 O F T W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Adding a Station 31. Choose OK. The software opens the Set AutoDownload Time(s) dialog box. From this dia- log box, you may select the time (s) at which you want the software to auto- matically download data from the WeatherLink each day.

  • Page 30: Finding The Correct Serial Port

    In order to use this procedure, you will need the loopback connector (the short wire with a phone jack on one end and a red plastic tip on the other) supplied with your GroWeatherlink software package. 1. If necessary, disconnect the 40-foot WeatherLink cable from the PC COM port adapter.
  • Page 31 O F T W A R E N S T A L L A T I O N Finding the Correct Serial Port 5. Choose OK. If the software located the loopback connector, it returns you to the Serial Port Settings dialog box.

  • Page 32: Using The Software

    S I N G T H E Everything you need to know about running the software (once it is correctly installed) is explained in this chapter. E A T H E R T A T I O N Depending on which optional sensors you have connected to your station, certain information and options within the software may not function or display data.

  • Page 33: File Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E File Menu I L E The file menu contains commands relating to station files and sta- tions. Each command is explained separately below. New Station Each station connected to the computer must have its own “station” within the software.

  • Page 34: Open Station

    Open Station Only one station may be open at a time. That way the software knows into which database downloaded data should be saved, which communications settings to use, which database to use when plotting, etc. 1. Choose Open Station from the File menu. The Open Station dialog box appears.

  • Page 35: View Log

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E File Menu View Log Information about the automatic download of your station(s) is automatically written to a file called “download.log” which is saved onto the hard disk in the directory “ahead”...

  • Page 36: Exit

    To compare databases archived on separate computers, copy the station configu- ration file, as well as the source files, from the source database. See “Database Organization” on page 97 for details on the station configura- tion and source files. The data merge does not change the time or data of merged data. This means that it can not solve the problem of weather stations that have been re-powered and thereby had their dates reset to January 1.

  • Page 37: Setup Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu The commands in the Setup menu relate to station and soft- ware setup. Each of the commands is explained separately below. Walkthrough The station setup walkthrough automatically steps you through the entire station configuration procedure.
  • Page 38 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu Barometer The station’s built-in barometer is only really accurate between 50˚F and 90˚F (10˚C to 32˚C). The software will display the barometer graph on the bulletin or the summary.

  • Page 39: Serial Port

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu Serial Port In order to communicate with the WeatherLink and station, you need to specify communications settings for the station. 1. Choose Serial Port from the Setup menu. The Serial Port Settings dialog box appears.
  • Page 40 Radio Name If you are using a YDI or RF Neulink radio, select the remote radio’s name from the drop down list (this should match the name you used when con- figuring the radio). Note: If you have manually configured the remote radio to a custom name, select the Radio Name: “Other”...

  • Page 41: Auto Download

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu Auto Download You may select the time(s) at which the station automatically downloads data each day. For more information on the automatic download feature see “Auto- matic Download”...

  • Page 42: Select Units

    Select Units You may select the units of measure in which data is displayed within the soft- ware. All data displays (bulletin, summary, plots, database, etc.) display data in the selected units of measure. Choosing units of measure in the software does not affect the units of measure in which data is displayed on the console.

  • Page 43: Set Time

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu Set Time You may set the time and date on your weather station and computer from the software. It is important to make sure that both the station and computer have the same time and date.

  • Page 44: Set Archive Interval

    Set Archive Interval You may choose to store data to the WeatherLink data logger every 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes. This interval is known as the archive interval. For information on archive memory and the effect that the archive interval has on the amount of data which may be stored in the WeatherLink, see “Archive Memory”...

  • Page 45: Set Barometer

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu Set Barometer You need to set the station’s barometer using the software. For performance rea- sons, the software saves the necessary calibration number for the barometer in the station’s configuration file, rather than reading it from the station itself.

  • Page 46: Set Temp Cal

    Set Temp Cal You need to set the station’s temperature calibration numbers using the software. For performance reasons, the software saves the necessary calibration numbers for temperature in the station’s configuration file, rather than reading it from the station itself. Therefore, in order for the software to display the correct tempera- ture readings, you must set the station’s temperature calibration numbers from the soft- ware.

  • Page 47: Set Total Rain

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu 1. Choose Set Hum Cal from the Setup menu. The Set Humidity Cal dialog box appears. The raw reading shown in this dia- log box indicates the unadjusted reading coming from the sensor. The adjusted reading indicates what the software displays, adjusted for any previ- ously entered calibration number.

  • Page 48: Set Deg Day Threshold

    Set Deg Day Threshold You may set your degree-day thresholds from the software. Note that the station’s degree-day thresholds and totals are completely separate from the degree-days tracked by the software (see “PC Degree Days” on page 58). 1. Choose Set Deg Day Threshold from the Setup menu. The Set Deg Day Threshold dialog box appears.

  • Page 49: Set Auto Clear

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu Set Auto Clear You may quickly set up the station’s AutoClear feature using the software (see the GroWeather manual for more details on the station’s AutoClear feature). 1.

  • Page 50: Set Alarms

    Set Alarms You may quickly set the thresholds for the station’s alarms using the software. The software also includes two “user alarms” which may be turned on and off from the software. These two alarms are for use with the Alarm Output Module and may be used to manually start or stop an external device.

  • Page 51: Leaf Wetness

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Setup Menu 3. When finished entering alarm information, choose Set. The software sets the stations alarms to match the settings in this dialog box. Leaf Wetness The radio buttons on this dialog box indicate whether the software and station are currently configured for leaf wetness or soil temperature.

  • Page 52: Display Menu

    I S P L A Y The commands in the Display menu allow you to view station information on your computer. Each of the commands is explained separately below. Bulletin The bulletin shows selected current conditions in “real time” on your computer. The bulletin gives you a graphic representation of the current reading and the numeric reading for each condition.

  • Page 53: Summary

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Display Menu To start the bulletin, choose Bulletin from the Display menu. The software prompts you to indicate whether you want to download highs and lows. Choose Yes or No to continue. To close the bulletin, double-click on the Control-menu box in the upper left corner of the window.

  • Page 54: Station Status

    To use the strip charts, choose Strip Charts from the Display menu. If necessary, the software automatically downloads data from the open station in order to fill out the entire strip chart. After downloading, the Strip Chart window appears. For complete instructions on using the Strip Charts, see “Using the Strip Charts”...

  • Page 55: Database Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Database Menu A T A B A S E The Database menu contains commands related to the weather data- base created by the software. Each of the commands is explained sep- arately below.

  • Page 56: Browse

    “Using the Browse Window” on page 78. Plot The GroWeatherLink software includes a plotting engine which allows you to plot as many conditions as you want on a single plot. You can also save plots save plot templates for later viewing.

  • Page 57: Crop Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Crop Menu R O P The Crop menu contains commands which allow you to manage a list of crops to assist you in irrigation scheduling. Each of the commands is explained separately below.

  • Page 58: Open Crop

    3. After entering this information, you may save the crop by choosing Done. For more information about the crop water management feature, including instructions on using the rest of the features of this dialog box, see “Crop Water Management” on page 85. Open Crop Once you have added a crop record, you may open that crop record at a later date to add K Factors, irrigation amounts, or to view crop irrigation information.

  • Page 59: Delete Crop

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Crop Menu Delete Crop You may delete a crop record from the list. 1. Choose Delete Crop from the Crop menu. The Delete Crop dialog box appears. 2.

  • Page 60: Reports Menu

    E P O R T S The Reports menu contains commands which allow you to view a group of software-generated reports. Each of the commands is explained separately below Temp/Hum Hours You may track the number of hours temperature is above or below a certain threshold and humidity is above a certain threshold.
  • Page 61 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Reports Menu 3. After entering all necessary information, choose OK to view the temp/hum hours report. The software calculates and displays temp/hum hours information. The report is opened into Windows’ Notepad from which you may copy or print the report information.

  • Page 62: Soil Temp. Hours

    Soil Temp. Hours You may track the number of hours soil temperature is above a certain threshold. 1. Choose Soil Temp Hours from the Reports menu. The Soil Temp Hours dialog box appears. 2. Enter the following information: Start Date Enter the starting date for which you want soil temperature hours calcu- lated into the text box.

  • Page 63: Hours Of Daylight

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Reports Menu Total The total number of soil temperature hours which occurred during the selected period of time. Start Date, End Date, Threshold The report shows the start and end dates and the threshold you entered. Hours for the last 15 days The report shows the number of soil temperature hours which occurred on each of the past 15 days.
  • Page 64 3. After entering all necessary information, choose OK to view the hours of daylight report. The software calculates and displays hours of daylight information. The report is opened into Windows’ Notepad from which you may copy or print the report information. Total Hours The total hours of daylight which occurred during the selected period of time.

  • Page 65: Pc Degree Days

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Reports Menu PC Degree Days The software can calculate degree-days for an almost infinite number of crops, pests, etc. 1. Choose PC Degree Days from the Reports menu. The PC Degree Days list box appears.
  • Page 66 2. Enter the following information: Start Date Enter the starting date for which you want leaf wet hours calculated into the text box. End Date Enter the ending date for which you want leaf wet hours calculated into the text box. Low Temp, High Temp Enter the temperature range between which you want leaf wet hours cal- culated by entering a low and a high temperature threshold into the...

  • Page 67: Chilling Requirement

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Reports Menu Chilling Requirement You may calculate chilling requirements by entering a start and end date and a temperature threshold. 1. Choose Chilling Requirement from the Reports menu. The Chilling Requirement dialog box appears.

  • Page 68: Total Et

    Total ET You may calculate the total ET which has occurred since a specified start date using a single K factor for the entire period. 1. Choose Total ET from the Reports menu. The Total ET dialog box appears. 2. Enter the following information: Start Date Enter the starting date for which you want ET calculated into the text box.

  • Page 69: Sunrise And Sunset

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Reports Menu Total ET The reports shows the total ET since the start date. Start Date, End Date, K Factor The report shows the start and end dates and the K factor you entered. Total for last 30 days The reports shows the total ET on each of the last 30 days.

  • Page 70: Noaa Summarize Month

    Elevation Enter the location’s elevation into the text box. Lat, Long Enter the location’s longitude and latitude into the text box. If you entered latitude and Longitude when configuring your station (see “Station Con- fig” on page 30), the software automatically enters those numbers in this dialog box.
  • Page 71 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Reports Menu 3. Enter the desired file name into the Export File text box. Whenever you create a monthly summary, the software automatically creates an export file (an ASCII text file) which contains the information and saves that file in the root program directory.

  • Page 72: Noaa Summarize Year

    NOAA Summarize Year The software can automatically generate yearly NOAA reports using the informa- tion in your database and NOAA Setup information (see “NOAA Setup” on page 62). 1. Choose NOAA Summarize Year from the Reports menu. The Choose Year dialog box appears. 2.
  • Page 73 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Reports Menu 4. Choose OK. The NOAA yearly summary appears. 5. To print, choose Print from the Control menu or press Ctrl-P. 6. When finished, double-click on the Control-menu in the upper left corner of the win- dow.

  • Page 74: Using The Strip Charts

    S I N G T H E T R I P The strip charts are four line graphs, stacked one on top of another, onto which you may plot any data contained in your database. The strip charts can be set to update automatically which allows you to view changing weather conditions in real time.
  • Page 75 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Strip Charts To add a variable to a strip chart The first step is to select the desired strip chart (top, bottom, etc.) by clicking on the axis button for that strip chart.

  • Page 76: File Menu

    View Details Click and drag to select the portion of the strip chart that you wish to see in detail. The software will zoom in on that section of the strip chart, using the closest possible plot span. Note: Viewing historical data may turn off the Auto Update option (see “Auto Update” on page 71).

  • Page 77: Add/Remove Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Strip Charts Save To save the current strip chart as a template, choose Save from the File menu. Enter the desired file name and choose OK to save the template. Make Default To make the current strip chart the default strip chart (which appears initially whenever you open the strip chart window), choose Make Default from the...

  • Page 78: Span Menu

    Span Menu To change the plot span of the strip charts, select the desired plot span from the Span menu. To “zoom in” one plot span (for example, to go from a plot span of a Week to a plot span of 3 Days), choose Zoom In from the Span menu or press F3.

  • Page 79: Colors Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Strip Charts Colors Menu You may change the color scheme used by the software in creat- ing strip charts and plots. To change the color used for the plot text, plot background, or any of the variables plotted by the soft- ware, choose the appropriate command from the Colors menu.

  • Page 80: Using The Plot Window

    S I N G T H E L O T The software includes powerful plotting capabilities which allow you to view and compare data in graphical format. The plot interface has been designed so that almost all plot features may be accessed directly from the plot window. You may use menu commands where you find it easier, of course, and those commands are explained separately below.
  • Page 81 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Plot Window Choose Specific Date To choose a specific date, click on the Date button. A list of dates in your data- base appears. Select the desired date from the list and choose OK. For plot spans which show more than one day, the date you pick will be plotted on the left side of the axis and the rest of the plot will fill in with subsequent data.
  • Page 82 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Plot Window Choose Line/Bar A line plot simply plots all of the data in the database, drawing a line from one data point to another until it fills out the whole plot span. Bar graphs, on the other hand, show cumulative totals during a specific interval (each day on week and month plots, each month on year plots).

  • Page 83: File Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Plot Window Clear Entire Plot To clear all variables from the plot (giving you a blank plot to work with), click on the Clear Plot icon. Open Plot To open a previously saved plot, choose Open Plot from the File menu.

  • Page 84: Add/Remove Menu

    Add/Remove Menu To add a variable to the plot, choose the variable you want to add from the Add/Remove menu. To remove a variable from the plot, choose the variable you want to remove from the Add/Remove menu. Note: Variables which are plotted have check marks next to their name. Span Menu To change the plot span of the plot, select the desired plot span from the Span menu.

  • Page 85: Colors Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Browse Window Choose Line/Bar To select either a bar or line graph, choose Choose Line/Bar for the desired axis. A pop-up list appears next to the Line/Bar button. Choose either Line or Bar from the list.
  • Page 86 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Browse Window Edit a Record To edit a record, double-click on the desired record. The Edit Record dialog box appears. ECORD The date and time of the record appear in the title bar. You may enter or change any of the record data by simply entering the desired data into the appropriate text box.
  • Page 87 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Browse Window Annotate a Record To add a note, double-click on the area just to the left of a record’s date. The Note Pad appears. Enter the desired note into the note pad.

  • Page 88: File Menu

    File Menu The commands in the file menu allow you to select the date you want displayed in the browse window and print data. Choose Date To select a specific date which you want displayed in the browse window, choose Choose Date from the File menu. The Choose date dialog box appears. Select the desired date from the list and choose OK.

  • Page 89: Edit Menu

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Browse Window Close To close the browse window, choose Close from the File menu. Edit Menu The commands in the Edit menu allow you to edit and delete records, annotate records, and to copy and export records.
  • Page 90 Export Records To export record information to a tab delimited export file, choose Export from the Edit menu. The software prompts you to select the records you want exported. Select the desired days, months, or years (you may choose more than one) and choose OK.
  • Page 91 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Using the Browse Window Delete Records To quickly delete a group of records at one time, choose Delete Records from the Edit menu. The software prompts you to select the records you want deleted.

  • Page 92: Crop Water Management

    A T E R A N A G E M E N T The GroWeatherLink software includes a versatile crop water management fea- ture which allows you to track, graph, and print crop-specific EvapoTranspiration and irrigation information. This section of the manual explains how to use the fea- tures of the Crop Water Management dialog box.

  • Page 93: K Factors

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E Crop Water Management Edit Irrigation Entry To edit an irrigation entry, double-click on the desired line in the Irrigation Amt. List. Edit any of the irrigation information and choose OK to save you changes.

  • Page 94: Print

    Print To print all of the crop water management information for a crop, click on the Print button. Set your printer options in the Print dialog box and then choose OK to begin printing. Note: If you want Total ETc and irrigation amounts to appear on your print out, you must calculate them before printing (see “Calculate”...

  • Page 95: Pc Degree-Days

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E PC Degree-Days P C D E G R E E A Y S The software includes a versatile degree-day calculation feature which allows you to track an almost unlimited number of degree-day totals. This section of the manual explains how to use the PC degree-days feature.

  • Page 96: Adding A Degree-Day Total

    Adding a Degree-Day Total You need to enter a separate degree-day total for every individual crop, pest, etc. for which you want to track degree-days. 1. From the PC Degree-Days list box, choose Add. The PC Degree-Day Definition dialog box appears. 2.
  • Page 97 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E PC Degree-Days Degree-Day Calculation Method Choose the method by which degree-days are calculated. Growing Degree-Day “Cut-Off” Method The software uses the highest temperature and the lowest temperature for a given day to calculate the average temperature for that day.
  • Page 98 3. To add a note to this degree-day total, choose Notes. The software opens the note file for this degree-day total. You may enter any desired notes into this file. 4. To view total degree-days since the start date, choose Calculate. The software calculates the total degree-days since the start date and displays the number of accumulated degree-days and the degree-days left until the development total is reached.

  • Page 99: Opening A Degree-Days Total

    S I N G T H E O F T W A R E PC Degree-Days Opening a Degree-Days Total You may open a previously saved degree-day total to edit information, add notes, view degree-day totals, etc. 1. To open a degree-day total, double click on the desired total or select it from the list and choose Open.

  • Page 100: Deleting A Degree-Day Total

    Deleting a Degree-Day Total To delete a degree-day total, select it from the list and choose Delete. The software will prompt you to confirm that you want to delete the total before doing so. PC Degree-Day Report The software allows you to create reports on some or all of your degree-day totals. The report is opened into Windows Notepad from which you may copy or print the report information.
  • Page 101 S I N G T H E O F T W A R E PC Degree-Days Sort Select the sort order. You may sort by the number of degree days remain- ing until the development total (which will show the totals closest to the development total at the top of the report) or you may sort by name which will show totals in alphabetical order.

  • Page 102: Technical Reference

    E C H N I C A L R E F E R E N C E This chapter covers several technical topics which may help you better under- stand and use the software. R C H I V E E M O R Y V S There are two places where the WeatherLink stores weather data: the archive memory and the database.

  • Page 103: Automatic Download

    E C H N I C A L R E F E R E N C E Automatic Download The weather station actually reads atmospheric pressure not barometric pressure. When you set the barometric pressure from the station, the station automatically calculates the difference between the barometric pressure you enter and the atmo- spheric pressure it reads.

  • Page 104: Database Organization

    A T A B A S E R G A N I Z A T I O N Station Directory When you create a new station the software creates a station directory (using the first eight characters of the station name, not including any spaces and punctua- tion) in the root program directory.

  • Page 105: Database Files

    E C H N I C A L R E F E R E N C E Modem String Database Files The software stores downloaded data in monthly files. Whenever you download, the software saves database files into the open station's directory. The file name which the software applies to database files indicates the year and month of the data.

  • Page 106: Importing Weatherlink Data Into Other Programs

    The software can perform some troubleshooting of modem problems in the form of error messages. In order for the software to provide error messages, any modem initialization string you enter must contain the E, Q, and V strings. Note: If you use another communications program after using the modem with the WeatherLink Software, you may need to re-initialize the modem using the modem string expected by the other program.
  • Page 107 E C H N I C A L R E F E R E N C E Importing WeatherLink Data into Other Programs...

  • Page 108: Main Program Window

    Main Program Window Ctrl-A ..Set Alarms Ctrl-B ..View Bulletin Ctrl-C ..Station Configuration Ctrl-D ..Download Ctrl-H ..Hang Up Ctrl-K ..Walkthrough Ctrl-N .

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