Setup And Testing With Obvius Config Console (Occ) (Optional) - Obvius A89WS Installation And Operation Manual

Setup and testing with Obvius Config Console (OCC) (optional)

After the weather station has been installed and powered, the installer should take the time to verify that all the sensors are
working properly. One way to do this is to use an AcquiSuite data acquisition server to configure and display the data points
from the weather station. If an AcquiSuite is not available, a free software tool can be downloaded from obvius.com that can
help with both configuration and confirm the operation of the device.
Using a USB to Serial adapter, connect a laptop computer to the Flex IO module inside the control box. Either an RS-485 or
RS232 adapter may be used. Obvius sells two adapters (A89-USB485 or A89-USB232) that may be used. Verify that the
I/O Module inside the weather station control box is powered and has a blinking green LED.
Next, run the OCC software. On the connection screen, select your serial port, and specify 9600, N,8,1 serial options, and
click Connect. Click the Scan button on the top of the page to scan the serial port for devices. Device #051 (A8332-8F2D)
should appear in the list. Double click on the line item for this Flex I/O Module. You should see something like this screen:
Verify the following options and readings:
Input channel 1 Current 4-20mA
Input channel 2 Current 4-20mA
Input channel 3 Current 4-20mA
Input channel 4 Resistance
Input channel 5 Current 4-20mA
Input channel 6 Current 4-20mA
Input channel 7 Unconfigured
Input channel 8 Unconfigured
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