DAVIS ConsoleLink - Manual (Page 2)

Page 2 ConsoleLink™
C OMPONENTS
The ConsoleLink consists of a single unit as shown below.
T HE C ONSOLE L INK
Note: You must also have an appropriate host weather station and a DavisTalk compatible receiver to
complete the system. See our latest catalog for a listing of DavisTalk compatible products.
L OCATING THE C ONSOLE L INK
Try to position the DavisTalk compatible receiver(s) as close to the
ConsoleLink as possible. Here are typical maximum transmission ranges:
✦ In the line of sight: 400 feet (240 m).
✦ Through walls and ceilings: 100 to 200 feet (30 to 60 m).
✦ Through trees and foliage: 100 to 200 feet (30 to 60 m).
Radio transmission range is reduced by:
✦ Interior and exterior walls, trees and other foliage.
✦ Metal reinforcements such as rebar and wire mesh in walls.
✦ People in the vicinity of the receiver.
✦ Radio interference from wireless products such as 900 MHz cordless phones.
I NSTALLATION S TEPS
The ConsoleLink comes already assembled; all you need to do is:
1. Attach the ConsoleLink to the host weather station, page 3.
If you wish, you can also attach a WeatherLink Data Logger, page 3,or
attach a ConsoleLink to a wireless weather station, page 4.
2. Set the transmitter ID code, page 5.
3. Power the ConsoleLink, page 6.
4. Test data transmission, page 6.
Antenna
ConsoleLink
Connector
WeatherLink
Jack
Dip
Switches