Introduction of the weather station

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Whats on Today???

• Introduction of the weather station
• How to Re-start Yr Weather Station
• How to Re-start Yr WeatherLink
• Use the WeatherLink
• Common Issues - Hiccups
• Q A

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Introduction Of VP2

• Vantage Pro2 Weather Station includes
• 1) Outdoor Unit ISS (Integrated Sensor Suite)
• Out Temp
• Out Humidity
• Rain
• Wind Direction
• Wind Speed
• Solar Radiation
• Powered by Solar and Battery (CR123A)

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Introduction of VP2

• 2) Indoor Console
• In Temp
• In Humidity
• Barometric Pressure
• Powered by AC or Battery (backup only)
• 3) Software CD, USB Cable, Datalogger (fitted
  in console)
• Configure/Program Datalogger
• Download Data
• Plot Reports

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How to Re-start VP2 - Console

• Power up the console
• Ensure Datalogger is fitted at the back.
• Use AC Adaptor, batteries for backup.
• 3 beeps indicates that the Console detects the
  datalogger.

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How to Re-start VP2 - Console

• Set up the console
• Receiving FromX (blinking)
• X as the heartbeat of the system.
• Press ltDONEgt until you see Enter Time..
• Just sychronise time date. Use , -, lt or gt
  buttons. www.timeanddate.com
• Press ltDONEgt and hold till you see the
  current/display screen.
• Download Manual from www.senokopower.com.sg
• National Weather Study Project gtDownload
  Informationgt2006gtDavis Pro..P1

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How to Re-start Weatherlink?

• What can it do?
• Configure/Program the Datalogger
• Download Data
• Plot Graph Report
• View Bulletin
• Download Manual from www.senokopower.com.sg
• National Weather Study Project gtDownload
  Informationgt2006gtDavis Pro P3

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How to Re-start Weatherlink?

• Senario A
• Laptop already has Weatherlink, installed
  previously.
• Connect up your Datalogger to PC.
• Open Weatherlink.
• Click on 2nd Icon (Download).
• Click on 6th Icon (Browse).

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How to Re-start Weatherlink?

• Senario B
• New Laptop/PC, has no weatherlink installed
• Connect up the logger via USB cable.
• Log in as Administrator
• Install Weatherlink, including the USB driver.
• Create a New Station.
• Do not do the Walkthrough yet.

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How to Re-start Weatherlink?

• 6. Click on Setup.
• 7. Select communication ports
• 8. Click on Auto Detect
• 9. Once the station is detected, you can close
  this window.
• 10. Do the downloading steps, include the
  browsing of data, before existing from the
  program.
• 11. Now do the Walkthrough by selecting
  Setup. Follow part 3.

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Use the Weatherlink

• Down load Data
• Browse Data
• Copy (Excel)/Delete
• Plot
• Strip Chart
• Add/Remove Variables
• Bulletin

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Common Issues - Hiccups

• No station found
• Check your Comm port.
• Check your cable, USB or Datalogger, if they are
  connected properly.
• If found Datalogger is not fitted properly, you
  need to re-start the console. And hear the 3
  beeps.
• Error on config..
• Admin access rights, contact your TA.
• Change Interval
• Be careful, as this will all your
  data in the logger. Download before this action!

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Common Issues - Hiccups

• Low battery
• .on Console (Console x 3 nos type C)
• .on Station 1(ISS x 1 nos CR123A)

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Q A
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