Local Computer Installation; Installing With A Local Computer - DAVIS Weather Envoy 6314 Installation Manual

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L o ca l Com p u te r I n s ta l la ti o n

The instructions below explain how to make a typical local connection. Note that

if you extend the cable run beyond 48' (14.4 m), the software may have difficulty

communicating with the station.

Note: Mac Users - Refer to your WeatherLink for Mac OS X Getting Started Guide for addi-

tional installation instructions.

Optional 40' (12 m) 4-Conductor

Extension Cable and Coupler

Installing with a Local Computer

1. Locate a free serial port on the back of your computer and connect the DB9 to

the port.

2. Insert the cable plug at the end of the short cable coming from the data logger

into the receptacle on the end of the 8' cable. Then insert the cable plug on the

end of the 8' cable into the DB9 adapter.

The cable connecting the data logger to the computer is 8' (2.4 m) long. If you

need to place the station console more than 8' from the computer, use a 40' (12

m) standard 4-conductor extension cable (#7876-040). Do not attempt to use

more than 40' of extension cable, or the data logger may have difficulty com-

municating with the computer.

Note: The Weather Envoy data logger does not need to be connected to the computer for

the logging to work. You can connect the cable to the computer when you're ready to

download, then disconnect it if you want to place the Weather Envoy somewhere

else. However, the WeatherLink bulletin, summary, or real-time strip charts can be

displayed only while the Weather Envoy is attached to the computer.

9-Pin

Connector

(DB-9)