WeatherHawk 240 Signature Wireless Weather Station - Manual (Page 18)

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Appendix A: WeatherHawk Equipment
The following equipment is available from WeatherHawk and these items can be ordered on-line at
http://www.weatherhawk.com. Contact WeatherHawk Customer Service for questions concerning the use
of the following equipment.
Communications Options
USB-AD Serial-to-USB Adapter
The USB-AD Serial-to-USB Adapter is required if your
computer has a USB port to communicate with the
WeatherHawk. The USB-AD is a Universal Serial Bus
(USB) converter that provides a plug and play RS-232 serial
connection to a USB input on a computer. Data rates up to
230 kbps are supported.
The USB-AD includes:
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Converter with a 1 meter cable
Software (supports Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP & Linux operating systems)
Current software driver is on the WeatherHawk-XP/X software CD, or can be obtained from the
OEM (FTDI Chip) at their website:
http://www.ftdichip.com
This product is commercially produced and may not always be available in this specific
configuration. WeatherHawk may substitute a part of equal or greater value if this device
is discontinued by the manufacturer.
RS485-KT Communications Module Kit
The RS485-KT enables wired connections between the WeatherHawk 232 weather station and a Host
computer (PC) for up to 4,000 feet (1300 meters). The customer must supply a CAT 5 cable, between the
WeatherHawk and the Host computer, with each end terminating in RJ-11 connectors.
The RS485-KT includes:
Opto-isolated RS485 interface module for the Host PC
Power supply for the RS485 module located at the Host PC
RS485 interface module for the WeatherHawk weather station
The RS485 module for the WeatherHawk is not weatherproof and must be installed in a non-
condensing environment within 50 feet of the WeatherHawk station, or in a weatherproof
enclosure at the WeatherHawk station.