Instruction manual

BBB Weather Station Manual
Version 1.0, Release 1 January 2005
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System Start-up
Assuming that your site network is configured with a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) where you are automatically assigned an IP address, your station is ready to be
turned on. If your site network is currently using DHCP with a Proxy or Static IP addresses,
please refer to the appropriate section below.
DHCP Network
Your BBB should be connected and ready to be turned on (before powering any
component, check to ensure that all connections are correct).
1. Turn on the Power Strip.
2. Using the “On/Off” switch, turn on the BBB.
3. A flash of all 4 status lights on the right hand side of the front of the BBB will occur.
4. Verify that the Green LED lights on the back of the box, next to the “LAN”
connection, are illuminated or flashing to indicate a live internet connection.
5. During the next 5 minutes the lights A, B, and C will come on in sequence.
6. Call WeatherBug Weather Station Technical Support at 800-624-4205 to confirm
that data is being received and to ensure proper calibration.
NOTE: A rapid flashing of the ABC status lights indicates that the BBB is
downloading a new program. Once the program has been downloaded
the ABC lights will turn green for a second and then the box will
automatically reboot. The download and rebooting process could take
up to 10 minutes. Upon successful completion of upgrade the box will
automatically resume sending data.
DHCP Network with Proxy Server
1. Using an existing computer on the site’s network to Determine the Proxy Settings:
a. Open Internet Explorer web browser.
b. Select Tools from the Internet Explorer menu.
c. Select Internet Options.
d. Select Connections Tab.
e. Select LAN Settings.
f. Note the Proxy settings that appear in the Proxy Server Box at the bottom of the
screen.
NOTE: A-F above are specifically for PC based Internet Explorer browser.
Consult your browser’s documentation to follow a similar procedure.
2. Using the “On/Off” switch, turn on the Power to the BBB.
3. Verify that the Green LED lights on the back of box, next to the “LAN”
connection, are illuminated or flashing to indicate a live internet connection.