DAVIS WeatherLink for Windows 4.0 - Manual (Page 10)

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Welcome to Davis Instruments’ WeatherLink Software! The WeatherLink Data
Logger (referred to as the WeatherLink in this manual) and software allows you to
connect your personal computer to Davis weather stations to store, view, plot,
analyze, export, and print weather data collected by your Davis station.
C O N T E N T S O F P A C K A G E
Before proceeding, please check to make sure your WeatherLink package contains
the following:
▲ WeatherLink Data Logger
Includes 8’ (2.4 m) cable to connect the WeatherLink to your computer and a
3" (8 mm) cable to connect the WeatherLink to the weather station.
▲ PC COM Port Adapters (9-pin and 25-pin)
Use the 9-pin adapter to connect the WeatherLink to a 9-pin serial port. Use
the 25-pin adapter to connect the WeatherLink to a 25-pin serial port.
▲ 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 connector can be used to deter-
mine what serial ports are available for the WeatherLink and for troubleshoot-
ing communications problems.
▲ WeatherLink Software Diskette
O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S
The following optional accessories, designed for use with the WeatherLink, are
available from your dealer or may be ordered directly from Davis.
▲ Telephone Modem Adapter
For transmission of data from the WeatherLink using a modem.
▲ Standard 4-Conductor Extension Cable
For more flexibility in the placement of your console. You may add one 40’
(12 m) extension cable to extend the cable run from WeatherLink to computer
up to 48’ (14.4 m).
▲ Link Isolator Kit
Provides upgraded protection against electrical disturbances. Installed
between the WeatherLink and your computer, optical coupling of signals pre-
vent lockups of the weather station console and possible damage to the con-
sole, WeatherLink, and PC. Recommended when the station console and
computer are not grounded or are connected to two different grounds.
Includes 40’ (12 m) cable.