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2. Carefully insert the data logger (Serial or USB) into the connector 

slot, making sure to push the data logger firmly into place. 

Inserting the Serial or USB data logger into the Envoy8X

3. Rejoin the case halves, making sure the data logger cable passes 

through the cable channel.

4. Fasten using the three screws you removed in step 1.

Data Logger 

Cable Channel

Serial 

Data Logger

Data Logger 

Cable Channel

USB 

Data Logger

Summary of Contents for Envoy8X

Page 1: ...GETTING STARTED GUIDE Envoy8X R...

Page 2: ...m that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the...

Page 3: ...itters Software can manage multiple Envoy8Xs Stores data in relational databases such as Microsoft Access Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL Easy export of data to Excel for graphing and analysis Export da...

Page 4: ...sor The Envoy8X has an internal temperature humidity sensor as well as a barometer The data from the temperature and humidity sensors will appear in the software as Inside data If you do not want the...

Page 5: ...transmitting station type such as Vantage Pro2 ISS or Leaf Wetness Soil Moisture Temperature when you configure the Envoy8X If any transmitting station is going through a repeater or repeaters you wi...

Page 6: ...ring the Envoy8X to transmit data to the software CAUTION Plugging or unplugging the data logger while power is applied to the Envoy8X can lock up or damage the logger The WeatherLink data logger must...

Page 7: ...r firmly into place Inserting the Serial or USB data logger into the Envoy8X 3 Rejoin the case halves making sure the data logger cable passes through the cable channel 4 Fasten using the three screws...

Page 8: ...ck your battery orientation and reinstall the batteries If you hear no beeps again contact Davis InstrumentsTechnical Support see page 14 3 Replace the battery cover on the case To replace the batteri...

Page 9: ...Insert the power adapter plug into the power jack and plug the adapter into the outlet You may need to rotate the power adapter plug especially if using an external temperature sensor Plug the power a...

Page 10: ...to heat up or cool down depending on the weather The range of the radio transmission depends on several factors Typical maximum ranges are Line of sight 1000 feet 300 m Under most conditions 200 400 f...

Page 11: ...alignment when installing your Envoy8X 2 Use the template as a guideline for the hole markings on the wall where you want to mount the Envoy8X and use a pencil to mark the location for the two mounti...

Page 12: ...e port and connect the Mini B connector to the data logger The connection between the Envoy8X and the computer can be extended up to 16 5 m by replacing the cable with a Mini B to USB connector cable...

Page 13: ...Do not use phone cable Our cable looks like a phone cable but it is wired differently Note The data logger does not require a constant connection with a computer to continue logging and storing data A...

Page 14: ...n a regular basis Weather Data Transfer Utility for Envoy8X will automatically compact the Access database when you exit so it is a good idea to close the program regularly to allow the database to be...

Page 15: ...come dialog box 3 Read the License Agreement and click Yes in the dialog box 4 The Destination Folder dialog box displays 5 Select a directory or destination folder for storing the Weather Data Transf...

Page 16: ...keyboard Contacting Davis Technical Support If you have questions about the software or encounter problems installing or using the software please contact Davis Technical Support Most questions can b...

Page 17: ...re that comes with the WeatherLink data logger should not be used to setup configure and download data from the Envoy 8x It should be only used to import data from the DTU software and to plot and gra...

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