Davis WeatherLink Getting Started Guide: Vantage Station Manuel d'utilisateur

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8WeatherLinkIP Hardware InstallationTo display the Baud Rate settings on a Vantage Vue console, make sure the data logger is installed and then contin

9WeatherLinkIP Hardware Installation6. Locate a free Ethernet port on your broadband or DSL router/hub and con-nect the cable to the port.7. Reconnect

10Serial Port Hardware InstallationNote: Because WeatherLinkIP is continuously uploading current weather information to the www.weatherlink.com, leave

11Serial Port Hardware Installation4. Firmly insert the data logger with serial connector into the receptacle marked EXPANSION inside the battery comp

12Running the Software8. Locate a free serial port on the back of the computer and connect the DB-9 pin connector to the port.9. Insert the cable plug

13Station Setuptory where it saves this station’s database and configuration files. The first eight characters of each station name must, therefore, b

14Communication Port SettingsCommunication Port SettingsWeatherLink contains a dialog box for configuring the communication set-tings for your serial,

15Communication Port SettingsHelp for more detailed instructions. Also, see the WeatherLink Online Help for complete instructions for your modem conne

16Communication Port SettingsFor WeatherLinkIP Communication1. Select TCP/IP from the Communications field. The areas you need to define for TCP/IP co

17Communication Port SettingsFor a Local Connection:1. Click Local Device ID.2. Click Find to find the Device ID for the data logger.3. Click Test to

Product Number: 6510SER, 6510USB, 6540, 6544, 6550, 6555, 6560 Part Number: 7395.210WeatherLink® for Vantage Pro®, Vantage Pro2™, and Vantage Vue®Rev.

18Updating Previous VersionsStarting with Version 5.2, WeatherLink stores additional sensor data in the weather database. Data files from earlier rele

19Database ConversionDatabase ConversionIf you have an existing weather database from WeatherLink 5.1 or earlier (including versions of WeatherLink 3

20Database Conversion2. Select Download in the File menu or click on the Download icon. Weath-erLink does a full download of all data stored in the da

21Troubleshooting GuideThe following section answers some of the most commonly asked questions about WeatherLink. Please consult this guide and the on

22Communications ProblemsUse the loopback connector (the short cable with a phone jack on one end and a red plastic tip on the other) supplied with a

23Communications ProblemsNote: Contact your PC vendor or technical support for more information on these device difficulties.• Hardware device conflic

24Program ProblemsTroubleshooting WeatherLinkIP CommunicationNote: A console using a WeatherLinkIP data logger requires use of the AC-power adapter. B

25Program Problems• There is data in your database for the span of the barometer graph.• The time and date of the stored barometer data is correct in

26Contacting Davis Technical Support The data I want to see, such as solar radiation, soil moisture, or Temp 2 does not display. Why?All optional sen

27Appendix: Remote Modem InstallationA remote modem installation is a connection from the data logger on the console or Weather Envoy to a modem that

1Welcome to WeatherLink®The data logger and WeatherLink® software let you connect a Davis Vantage Pro®, Vantage Pro2™, or Vantage Vue® console, or Wea

28Appendix: Remote Modem InstallationNote: Failure to remove power to the console before installing the data logger may cause dam-age to the data logg

29Appendix: Remote Modem InstallationTo disconnect the phone connection, select the On-Line icon from the tool bar or select Hang Up from the File men

Tool bar IconsHot KeysMain Program WindowCtrl-A . . . . . . Set AlarmsCtrl-B . . . . . . View BulletinCtrl-C . . . . . . Station ConfigurationCtrl-G.

2Contents of PackageWeatherLink with Serial Port Connection (# 6510SER)The WeatherLink package with the serial connection contains the following:• Dat

3Computer RequirementsComputer RequirementsWeatherLink software is compatible with computers running Windows 2000 or later.The amount of space necessa

4Software InstallationA series of dialog boxes display, prompting you to complete the Weather-Link installation. The WeatherLink Setup for .NET Framew

5USB Hardware Installation3. Review the license agreement, click I agree and click Next. The Choose Destination Location dialog box displays.4. Select

6USB Hardware Installation4. Firmly insert the USB data logger into the large receptacle marked EXPANSION inside the battery compartment. 5. Locate a

7USB Hardware Installation7. Reconnect the AC adapter, if present and then reinsert the batteries.The console beeps four times (Vantage Vue) or three