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(Optional) Relays: You may need to obtain relays in order to switch
equipment at voltages higher than 28 Volts or power levels above 10
Watts. Not available from Davis Instruments.
Note: Due to its normal operation, this product will draw more current from
the console and Envoy than in typical use. Davis recommends you use the
power adapter provided with your product if you are concerned about battery
life. Additionally, you can optimize battery life by setting your outputs to
normally open, particularly those you do not plan to use.
Software Installation and Setup
Installing the Software
Follow the installation instructions for WeatherLink. This will also install the
configuration software. The install file contains this program as well as
WeatherLink if you ever need to install the program manually.
Running the Configuration Software
To run the configuration software, double-click on the Streaming Data Utility
icon in the Streaming Data Utility directory of the WeatherLink directory or
select the Streaming Data Utility from the Start Menu under the WeatherLink
directory.
Finding the Correct Serial Port
The configuration software includes a procedure for locating the serial port to
which your streaming data logger is connected or determining whether that
serial port is working.
Use the Serial Port Settings dialog box to select the correct COM port and
baud rate to communicate to the streaming data logger. The correct baud
rate will be the one set in your Vantage console, and in WeatherLink. The
default value is 19200 baud. You may manually set the COM port setting or
use the Auto Detect button to automatically find where your streaming data
logger is connected.
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