Troubleshooting guide
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Note: WeatherLink is not compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows XP.
The amount of space necessary for the data files depends on the archive interval.
Database files containing data stored at a 30 minute archive interval require
approximately 36K of disk space per month of data. The file size grows depend-
ing on the archive interval. For example, data stored at a 1–minute interval
requires approximately 1 MB/month while the data stored at a 2–hour interval
requires approximately 9K/month.
Other requirements include:
• Windows-Compatible Display — High (16-bit) color setting recommended.
USB Hardware requirements
In addition to the provided hardware, the following are required for a local USB
connection between the console and computer.
• One free USB port
Serial Port Connection Hardware Requirements
Listed below are the hardware requirements for creating a local connection and
a remote connection.
Local Connection Hardware Requirements
In addition to the provided hardware, the following are required for a local con-
nection.
• One Free Serial Port
Remote Modem Connection Hardware Requirements
In addition to the provided hardware and the computer equipment listed above,
the following hardware is required for a remote modem connection.
• One external modem to connect to the data logger — The modem must be
Hayes
®
–compatible and run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400 or 19200 baud.
• One internal or external modem connected to your computer — The modem
must be Hayes
®
–compatible and run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400 or
19200 baud.
• Telephone Modem Adapter — The Telephone Modem Adapter (#6533) pro-
vides the connection between the data logger and the modem.
Software Installation
Follow the steps below to install the WeatherLink software.
1. Place the WeatherLink software CD in your CD ROM drive.
The install program should start automatically. If the install program does
not start, select Run from the Start menu, type D:\SETUP (or the correct
letter for your CD ROM drive), and click OK to begin the installation.
A series of on-screen dialog boxes display, prompting you to complete the