Chapter 5: Troubleshooting And Faqs - DAVIS WeatherLink Console User Manual

DAVIS | WeatherLink Console User Guide
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
and FAQs
My weather readings seem wrong. How can I calibrate my
console?
Davis sensors are factory-calibrated for accuracy and will
normally not need any calibration. Comparing your data to
TV reports or other sources is not recommended because
weather data varies by microclimate. However, if you believe
your Console does need calibration, go to the Accounts tab,
then tap Console Configuration, then tap Stations and Sensors.
Scroll down to the ID number of your station and tap Edit. On
the sensor detail page, tap Advanced Settings. On the next
screen, you may enter calibrations for outside temperature
and humidity, and wind. To calibrate inside temperature and
humidity, in the Accounts tab, tap Console Settings.
Why didn't I hear the audible alarm when an alarm was
triggered?
The main Display screen must be open to hear the audible
alarm.
On the diagnostics page, my radio signal strength shows
"fair." Is that okay?
Yes. The signal strength is a real-time reading and can
fluctuate. Fair and good are both indicators of sufficient
strength. You can verify by looking at the reception percentage.
How do I turn off an alarm?
When an alarm is activated, you will see a notification in the
Ticker Tape area of the Display screen. To silence the audible
alarm, tap the Alarm Off symbol. The alarm will go off by itself
after a minute if you do not turn it off.
Can I clear some data like erroneous rain tips?
No. If you have a Vantage Pro2 sensor suite, it is important to
disconnect your sensor cables when doing maintenance work
on your sensor suite.
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How long will the backup battery last if I lose AC power?
Less than a day.
Why can't I see forecasts?
Internet-based, localized forecasts are only available when you
are in Online mode. (Logged in to WeatherLink.com.)
Can I power my console from a USB port on my computer?
No. The computer USB port will not supply sufficient power.
Use the included 2A AC adapter.
Do I need to connect to Wi-Fi?
No, the console will run as a standalone device. However,
Wi-Fi is needed for keeping accurate time on the console and
for firmware updates. (You do NOT need to be logged in to
WeatherLink.com; you just need to be connected to Wi-Fi.)
I am not sure about whether to upload to WeatherLink.com.
Can I set this up later?
Yes, you can create a WeatherLink.com account any time
now or in the future. However, the start date for your data on
WeatherLink.com will be when you create and connect your
Console to your account.
If I disconnect from WeatherLink.com account and reconnect
later, will the data stored in the Console be pushed to
WeatherLink.com?
Yes. When reconnected, your Console's stored data will be
pushed to your WeatherLink.com account.
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