Hardware Installation
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Hardware Installation
The Weather Envoy can be installed and connected to a computer via USB,
serial or remote connection to a computer via a modem. It can also be
connected via a router using WeatherLink IP (# 6555).
Local Connection Windows Computer Requirements
WeatherLink is compatible with computers using a USB, serial port or IP
connection running the following platforms: Windows XP or later.
Your Weather Envoy and WeatherLink also require the following for a local
Windows computer connection.
• Windows-compatible display
• One free serial port or USB Port.
Ethernet Connection Windows Computer Requirements
WeatherLinkIP is a simple way to post data directly to the Internet using your
Weather Envoy.
• Broadband Router with one free port.
• An “Always-on” connection to the Internet — A high speed DSL or cable
internet connection that maintains constant connection to the internet.
Local Connection Macintosh Computer Requirements
Your Weather Envoy requires the following for a local Macintosh computer
connection:
• Macintosh computer running Mac OS X v10 or later with at least
5 MB of free disk space.
• One free USB Port
Preparing the Envoy
Perform the following procedures to prepare your Envoy for operation. These
steps are described in detail later in the manual.
• Install the data logger
• Install the batteries and optional AC power source
• Mount your Envoy
• Connect Envoy to WeatherLink software
• Test using WeatherLink software
• Set up the Envoy using WeatherLink software
Install the Data Logger
Installing the data logger supplied with WeatherLink is the first step in
preparing the Weather Envoy to transmit data to the WeatherLink software.