Hardware Installation; Preparing The Envoy; Install The Data Logger - DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Manual

Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation
The Weather Envoy can be installed and connected to a computer via USB,
serial or remote connection to a computer via a modem. It can also be
connected via a router using WeatherLink IP (# 6555).
Local Connection Windows Computer Requirements
WeatherLink is compatible with computers using a USB, serial port or IP
connection running the following platforms: Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
Your Weather Envoy and WeatherLink also require the following for a local
Windows computer connection.
• Windows-compatible display
• One free serial port or USB Port.
Ethernet Connection Windows Computer Requirements
WeatherLinkIP is a simple way to post data directly to the Internet using your
Weather Envoy.
• Broadband Router with one free port.
• An "Always-on" connection to the Internet — A high speed DSL or cable
internet connection that maintains constant connection to the internet.
Local Connection Macintosh Computer Requirements
Your Weather Envoy requires the following for a local Macintosh computer
connection:
• Macintosh computer running Mac OS X v10 or newer with at least
5 MB of free disk space.
• One free USB Port

Preparing the Envoy

Perform the following procedures to prepare your Envoy for operation. These
steps are described in detail later in the manual.
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Install the data logger

• Install the batteries and optional AC power source
• Mount your Envoy
• Connect Envoy to WeatherLink software
• Test using WeatherLink software
• Set up the Envoy using WeatherLink software
Install the Data Logger
Installing the data logger supplied with WeatherLink is the first step in prepar-
ing the Weather Envoy to transmit data to the WeatherLink software.
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