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Station Setup
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About the Walkthrough
The software includes a station setup walkthrough that steps you through the sta-
tion configuration procedure. After adding a new station, the software automati-
cally asks you whether or not you want to be walked through the configuration
procedure. You can, of course, choose No and set up the station by choosing all of
the necessary commands from the menus. A Walkthrough command is included
in the Setup menu that lets you enter this procedure at any time.
Note:
Where necessary, the software will automatically dial a phone modem station.
If you choose Yes to begin the walkthrough, the software takes you through the
following dialog boxes:
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Station Configuration
Set station name, model, accessories, download options, and data file exten-
sion.
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Serial Port Settings
Set COM port to which data logger is connected. Specify modem connection
settings such as baud rate, phone number, and modem initialization string.
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Choose Units
Select units of measure in which station information is displayed.
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Set Barometer & Elevation
Set the barometric pressure and your elevation on the station and on the soft-
ware.
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Set Rain Calibration
Set the station’s rainfall calibration number.
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Set Temperature and Humidity Calibration
Adjust the temperature and humidity settings on your station if necessary.
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Enter Year-to-Date Rainfall
Set the rainfall amount on the station and on the software. You must enter this
information from the software if you want you station and software readings
to agree.
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Set Time and Date
Set the time and date on the station, software, and computer and make sure all
three are synchronized.
Note:
When you set the time and date, you will be prompted to clear your archive memory. If
you do not clear archive memory, you may end up with data stored at an incorrect time or
duplicate records. We recommend that you download before setting the time (unless you
are creating a brand new station) so you may safely clear the archive memory.
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Set Archive Interval
Set the interval at which data will be stored in the data logger’s memory. This
will clear any data stored in the data logger.
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Set Latitude and Longitude
You must set the correct latitude and longitude for the station’s forecast, moon
phase, and sunrise and sunset algorithms to work correctly.
