DAVIS WeatherLink APRS Add. - Manual (Page 2)

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Davis recommends you use the power adapter provided with your product if
you are concerned about battery life.
For further and more detailed information on APRS, please visit the
following website:
http://web.usna.navy.mil/~bruninga/aprs.html .
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.
Note: Using the Auto Detect command in WeatherLink
®
can help you locate
the serial port. The Loopback command will help you determine whether
the serial port is functioning. Consult the WeatherLink
®
for Vantage Pro™
Getting Started Guide and on-line Help files for more information.
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 19,200 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.