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Finding the Correct Serial Port
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Set Station Alarms
Set alarm thresholds on the station.
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Set Auto Download Time(s)
Specify the stations and the times at which you want data automatically
downloaded to your computer each day.
At each step in the walkthrough procedure, the software will provide confirma-
tion boxes prompting you to indicate whether or not you wish to continue. To
continue, choose OK. To skip any step and move to the next, choose Skip. To can-
cel the entire walkthrough procedure, choose Cancel.
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The software includes a procedure for locating the serial port to which your sta-
tion is connected or determining whether that serial port is working. Using the
Loopback command (as opposed to Test) will help you find the correct port and
determine whether the serial port or the data logger is causing a communication
problem. The loopback function will also detect and report the presence of any
modems.
To use this procedure, you will need the loopback connector (the short cable with
a phone jack on one end and a red plastic tip on the other) supplied with Weather-
link.
1. If necessary, disconnect the cable between your station
and the adapter connected to the COM port.
2. Insert the loopback connector into the adapter.
3. Choose Serial Port from the Setup menu.
The software opens the Serial Port dialog box.
Loopback
connector
