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WeatherLink allows two types of installation: direct connection and phone 
modem connection. Direct connection means connecting the computer directly to 
the station. Phone modem connection refers specifically to any installation where 
the station is connected to a modem and you communicate with the station and 
data logger via a modem at your computer. Requirements and installation for 
each type of connection differ, and are explained separately below.

 

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The required hardware differs depending on whether you are making a direct 
connection or a phone modem connection.

 

Direct Connection Hardware Requirements

 

In addition to the provided hardware, the following are required for a direct con-
nection.

 

 

Computer running Windows™ 95, 98, 2000, ME or NT 4.0 with at least 5 MB of free 
disk space

 

The amount of space necessary for the data files depends on the archive inter-
val. Database files containing data stored at a 30 minute archive interval 
require approximately 36K of disk space per month of data. The file size 
changes in a linear fashion depending on the archive interval. For example, 
data stored at a 1–minute interval requires approximately 1 MB/month while 
the data stored at a 2–hour interval requires approximately 9K/month.

 

 

Windows-Compatible Display

 

VGA minimum. SVGA or High (16-bit) Color recommended.

 

 

One Free Serial Port

Phone Modem Connection Hardware Requirements

 

In addition to the provided hardware and the computer equipment listed above, 
the following hardware is required for a phone modem connection.

 

 

One external modem to connect to the data logger

 

The modem must be Hayes

 

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–compatible and run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 

14000 or 19200 baud.

 

 

One internal or external modem connected to your computer

 

The modem must be Hayes

 

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–compatible and run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 

14400 or 19200 baud.

 

 

Telephone Modem Adapter

 

The Telephone Modem Adapter (#6533) provides the connection between the 
data logger and the modem.

Summary of Contents for and Vantage Pro

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide WeatherLink Vantage ProTM Product 6510 For...

Page 2: ...r more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from...

Page 3: ...ct Davis Instruments technical support at 510 732 7814 Loopback connector The loopback connector is a short piece of cable with a phone plug at one end and a red plastic cap at the other The loopback...

Page 4: ...ry for the data files depends on the archive inter val Database files containing data stored at a 30 minute archive interval require approximately 36K of disk space per month of data The file size cha...

Page 5: ...logger may cause damage to the data logger or console 3 Carefully insert the data logger into the large receptacle jack marked EXPANSION inside the battery compartment Guide the data logger cable thro...

Page 6: ...eatherLink s bul letin summary or real time strip charts if the console is attached to the computer 8 Check the Baud rate settings on the console Enter the console SETUP mode by pressing and holding t...

Page 7: ...he battery cover from the console back and remove all power by removing the batteries and AC power adapter if present Failure to remove power to the console before installing the data logger may cause...

Page 8: ...have to turn the console on and off again A Few Notes About Phone Modem Connections If you indicate a phone modem connection when setting up your station the soft ware automatically dials the station...

Page 9: ...with your station you must add your station to WeatherLink s database which means naming the station configuring the software to work with that station and with your computer hardware and setting stat...

Page 10: ...Set Barometer Elevation Set the barometric pressure and your elevation on the station and on the soft ware Set Rain Calibration Set the station s rainfall calibration number Set Temperature and Humid...

Page 11: ...ocedure 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...

Page 12: ...d serial ports and inform you of the COM port at which the loopback connector is located The software automatically selects the correct COM port for you in the Serial Port dialog box If it cannot find...

Page 13: ...he first beep tells you the processor is running The second beep will be for the logger if installed and the third beep is for the display If you do not hear one or more of these beeps contact Davis I...

Page 14: ...e time and date on the weather station are correct I have duplicate records in my database Why If you do not download from the data logger prior to changing the weather station s time and date for a D...

Page 15: ...ower to the sta tion Note Make sure to put the console in Setup Mode by pressing the DONE and DOWN arrow keys before removing the batteries The ensures the station will not try to write any data when...

Page 16: ...lose Window F1 Context Sensitive Help F2 Sunrise Sunset Report F7 NOAA This Month F8 NOAA This Year Strip Chart Window ESC Halt redraw Ctrl M Make Default Ctrl P Print Strip Chart F1 Context Sensitive...

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