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Software Installation
WeatherLink with a USB connection is compatible with computers running
the following platforms: 98 SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP.
Note: WeatherLink is not compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows XP.
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
grows 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.
Other requirements include:
•
Windows-Compatible Display — High (16-bit) color setting recommended
USB Hardware requirements
One free USB port is required in addition to the provided hardware.
Serial Port Connection Hardware Requirements
Listed below are the hardware requirements for creating a local connection
and a remote connection.
Local Connection Hardware Requirements
One free serial port is required in addition to the provided hardware.
Remote Modem Connection Hardware Requirements
In addition to the provided hardware and the computer equipment listed above,
the following hardware is required for a remote modem connection:
•
One external modem to connect to the data logger — The modem must be
Hayes
®
-compatible and run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, or 19200
baud.
•
One internal or external modem connected to your computer — The
modem must be Hayes
®
-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.
Software Installation
Follow the steps below to install the WeatherLink software.
1. Place the WeatherLink software CD in your CD ROM drive.
The install program should start automatically. If the install program does
not start, select
Run
from the
Start
menu, type D:\SETUP (or the correct
letter for your CD ROM drive), and click
OK
to begin the installation.