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AcuRite Connect
AcuRite Connect works with Windows PC’s to provide access to your Weather
Center data in the following ways:
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Data File
: Display logs (or stores) data so that you can download it to a
PC in a data file (CSV, or comma-separated values file).
•
Web Browser or Smartphone
: Monitor sensor data remotely using AcuRite’s
free AcuRite online software, or from a mobile device using the free AcuRite
app, available from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
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Weather Underground:
This weather station is compatible for streaming data
to the Weather Underground Personal Weather Station Network. Navigate
to http://www.acurite.com/kbase/downloads/AcuRite-Connect.html for
more information.
USB Mode
To set up AcuRite Connect, you must first select mode 3 on your display to
gain access to all functionality. Modes 1, 2 and 4 are not used for the AcuRite
Connect software.
1. Press the “
▲
“ or “
▼
“ buttons until “SET USB MODE?” is displayed on the
Selectable Category part of the display.
2. Press the “ ” button to set the mode preference.
3. Press the “
▲
“ or “
▼
“ buttons to select USB mode #3.
4. Press the “ ” button to confirm your selection. AcuRite Connect USB Mode
is now set.
Download the Software
The AcuRite Connect software is available online as a free download. A
manual (PDF) is included with the software download.
Before setting up the AcuRite Connect software,
verify that the display is ON with the
power adapter plugged in. Next, connect
the mini-USB (small end of the cable) into
the USB port on the display, located inside
the battery compartment.
Download AcuRite Connect software to your computer by visiting:
http://www.acurite.com/kbase/downloads/
AcuRite-Connect.html
Or, navigate to the link above using the following path:
www.acurite.com > Support > Downloads > AcuRite Connect
Click the .exe file that was downloaded in step 1, and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software.
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