Peet Bros THE WEATHER PICTURE, Manual

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SELECT ING SERIA L DA T A   M ODE

The serial data output port on the 

ULTIMETER 

weather stations 

has two different modes which are used with THE WEATHER 
PICTURE.  The  mode can be selected by pressing and holding a 
combination of two keys.  The following is a brief description, to 
provide an idea of the capabilities of each mode. 

DA T A   LOGGING MODE

In Data Logging Mode, the instrument puts out a steady 
stream of records, about one per second.  Each record 
includes all current readings, including time and date.  Key 

Combo:  Press and hold 

 and 

for  3 seconds to 

enter this mode. 

COMPLETE RECORD MODE

The ULTIMETER Weather Station must be in Complete 
Record Mode for the WEATHER PICTURE to display 
Today's or Yesterday's High or Low weather conditions.  If 
you have selected any such function to be displayed on the 
WEATHER PICTURE, you must first enter Complete Record 

Mode.  Key Combo:  Press and hold 

 and 

 for  3 

seconds to enter this mode. 

In Complete Record Mode, the instrument puts out a steady 
stream of records, about twenty per minute.  Each record 
includes all current values, today's high and low values, 
yesterday's high and low values, and long term rain values, 
and current time and date. 

NOTE:  It is essential to make the correct Leap Year setting 
(see previous section); otherwise, date data from the serial 
port may be incorrect.