Specifications

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Hardware Installation and Requirements
In addition to the requirements for WeatherLink, the Alarm Output capability
of this product has the following additional hardware requirements.
• One Free Serial Port or One Free USB port with the Serial to USB
adapter (Part # 8434) connected to a Windows PC.
• Computer running any version of Windows with at least 3 MB free
of RAM and 512 KB free of hard disk space.
• Small Slotted Screwdriver
• (Optional) Relays: You may need to obtain relays in order to switch
equipment at voltages higher than 28 Volts or power levels above 10
Watts. Not available from Davis Instruments.
Note: Due to its normal operation, this product will draw more current from
the console and Envoy than in typical use. Davis recommends you use the
power adapter provided with your product if you are concerned about battery
life. Additionally, you can optimize battery life by setting your outputs to
normally open, particularly those you do not plan to use.
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.