DAVIS WeatherLink Getting Started Guide: Vantage Stations - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents of Package
WeatherLink with Serial Port Connection
(# 6510SER)
The WeatherLink package with the serial connection contains the following:
• Data logger with serial connector
• 8' (2.4 m) cable with connector
• 9-pin (DB-9) PC COM port adapter — Use the 9-pin adapter to connect the
data logger to a 9-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 loop-
back connector can be used to determine what serial ports are available for
the data logger and for troubleshooting serial communications problems.
• WeatherLink software CD
Optional Accessories for Serial Port Connection
The following optional accessories, designed for use with WeatherLink for
Serial, are available from your dealer or may be ordered directly from Davis.
• Telephone Modem Adapter — For data transmission from the data logger
using a modem
• 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).
WeatherLink for APRS
(# 6540)
WeatherLink for APRS gives you the ability to connect WeatherLink to your
ham radio. The WeatherLink for APRS package has the same contents as
WeatherLink with Serial plus:
• 25-pin TNC modem connector
WeatherLink for Alarm Output
(# 6544)
WeatherLink for Alarm Output gives you the ability to set alarms that turn
devices, such as heaters and fans, on and off. The WeatherLink for Alarm Out-
put package has the same contents as WeatherLink with Serial plus:
• Alarm Output data logger with connector block
WeatherLink for Emergency Response
(# 6550)
WeatherLink for Emergency Response connects the WeatherLink software to
CAMEO® Aloha software. The WeatherLink for Emergency Response pack-
age has the same contents as WeatherLink with Serial plus:
• Emergency Response streaming data logger
WeatherLink for Irrigation Control
(# 6560)
WeatherLink for Irrigation Control uses your weather station to turn your irri-
gation system on or off. The WeatherLink for Irrigation Control package has
the same contents as WeatherLink with Serial plus:
• Irrigation Control data logger with connector block