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Welcome to WeatherLink
®
The data logger and WeatherLink
®
software let you connect a Davis Vantage
Pro
®
, Vantage Pro2
™
console, or Weather Envoy
™
to your personal computer so
you can store, view, plot, analyze, export, and print weather data collected by the
weather station.
Contents of Package
The WeatherLink software is available with two connection types, USB and
serial. Verify which connection type you need.
WeatherLink With USB Connection
The WeatherLink package with the USB connection contains the following:
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Data Logger with USB mini-connector
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USB Mini-B connector cable
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WeatherLink Software CD
WeatherLink with Serial Port Connection
The WeatherLink package with the serial connection contains the following:
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Standard data logger
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8
'
(2.4 m) cable with connector
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9-pin (DB-9) PC COM Port Adapter — Use the 9-pin adapter to connect the
data logger to a 9-pin serial port.
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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 con-
nector can be used to determine what serial ports are available for the data
logger and for troubleshooting serial communications problems.
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WeatherLink Software CD ROM
Optional Accessories for Serial Port Connection
The following optional accessories, designed for use with WeatherLink, are
available from your dealer or may be ordered directly from Davis.
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Telephone Modem Adapter — For data transmission from the data logger
using a modem
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Straight Through 4-Conductor Extension Cable — For more flexibility in
placing your console, add one 40
'
(12 m) extension cable to extend the dis-
tance between your station and the computer (48
'
(14.4 m) maximum).
Computer Requirements
WeatherLink software is compatible with computers running various Windows
platforms. WeatherLink with serial connection is compatible with computers
running the following platforms: 95 (with Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher), 98,
98 SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.