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Davis Instruments WeatherLink Getting Started Manual

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  • 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.

  • Page 3: Contents Of Package

    Welcome to WeatherLink! Welcome to Davis Instruments’ WeatherLink for Weather Wizard III, Monitor II, and Perception II for Macintosh OS X (# 7855). The Weatherlink software and data logger allow you to connect your Apple Macintosh computer running OS X to a Davis weather station so you can store, view, plot, analyze, export, print, and put on the Internet the weather data collected by your station.

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation • Standard 4-Conductor Extension Cable — Use one 40’ (12 m) extension cable (#7876-040) to extend the distance between your station and the computer. (48’ (14.4 m) maximum) Hardware Installation You can connect a computer directly to your weather station using the WeatherLink data logger (local connection), or you can connect a computer to a remote weather station using a phone modem (remote connection).

  • Page 5: Connecting The Weather Station

    Connecting the Weather Station Connecting the Weather Station The instructions below explain how to connect your Weather Monitor II, Weather Wizard III, or Perception II weather station directly to your computer. Note that if you extend the cable run beyond 48' (14.4 m), the software may have difficulty communicating with the station.

  • Page 6: Remote Modem Connection

    Connecting the Weather Station 4. A small switch near the data logger cables controls the baud rate. The default setting is 2400 baud. If you need to run at 1200 baud, change the setting before connecting the data logger to the console. 5.
  • Page 7 Connecting the Weather Station 2. Place the external modem in a location where it can connect to both the data logger and the phone jack. Do not turn the modem on at this time. 3. Remove the mounting base from the weather station. 4.
  • Page 8 About Phone Modem Connections 9. Turn the modem on. Note: It is very important to follow the order of these instructions. The modem must be con- nected and turned on before you apply power to the weather station console. 10. Restore power to the weather station console by reattaching the power adapter.

  • Page 9: Software Installation And Setup

    Software Installation and Setup Software Installation and Setup This chapter covers software installation and setup. Installing the Software 1. Place the Install Disk in your CD ROM drive. 2. Copy “install.sit” from the CD to your desktop and open it. The installation software will automatically extract itself.

  • Page 10: About The Walkthrough

    Software Installation and Setup About the Walkthrough Weatherlink includes a Walkthrough option that steps you through the station configuration procedure. After adding a new station, the software automatically asks if you want to use Walkthrough to set up your station. You can, of course, choose “No”...

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    Communications Problems Troubleshooting Guide The following section answers some of the most commonly asked questions ® about WeatherLink. Please consult this guide and the on-line help files before contacting Technical Support (see page 13). Communications Problems Why can't the software communicate with the data logger and station? If you are having trouble establishing communication between the weather station and WeatherLink, start by checking the weather station's own diagnos- tics.
  • Page 12 Communications Problems Checking the Communications Port The WeatherLink software includes a procedure for testing the communica- tions port to which your station is connected. Using the Test command will help you determine whether the communications port or the data logger is causing a communication problem.

  • Page 13: Program Problems

    Program Problems Program Problems The barometer graph on the Bulletin does not “fill in” completely. When you first load the bulletin, the barometer graph will only fill in com- pletely when you have data in your database for the last six hours. Make sure of the following: •...
  • Page 14 Program Problems Next, try clearing the archive memory using the clear dialog box. You will lose any data not already downloaded in your archive memory, but all of your calibration numbers and alarm settings will remain intact. If this doesn’t work, reboot your weather station (that is, remove, then restore all power to the station).

  • Page 15: Contacting Davis Technical Support

    Phone Support: (510) 732-7814 – Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. (510) 670-0589 – Technical Support Fax E-mail Support: support@davisnet.com – Technical Support e-mail. info@davisnet.com – General e-mail. www.davisnet.com – Davis Instruments’ website. Includes Weather support information.

  • Page 16: Toolbar Icons

    Toolbar Icons Open Bulletin Plot Yearly On-Line View Station Window Window Rainfall (Hang Up) Help Exit Database This MonthÕs Print Download Strip Chart Program Window NOAA Summary Window Window Hot Keys Main Program Window Strip Chart Window Ctrl-A ..Set Alarms ESC .

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