FAQ: Difference between revisions

84 bytes added ,  12:15, 15 September 2012
Line 93: Line 93:


== How do I get my Davis station with USB working with Cumulus? ==
== How do I get my Davis station with USB working with Cumulus? ==
Cumulus cannot drive the station in USB mode, you must install 'virtual serial port' drivers, and configure Cumulus to use the virtual serial port.
Cumulus cannot drive the station in USB mode, you must install 'virtual serial port' drivers, and configure Cumulus to use the virtual serial port. Make sure you have the station connected to the PC during the following operations.


You should first make sure that you can use the station with Weatherlink, in serial mode. If you have not already installed the Weatherlink software, install the version which came with your weather station. You should then upgrade to the latest version of Weatherlink; you can download the update from the Davis web site,  [http://www.davisnet.com/support/weather/downloads/software_sftwr.asp here].
You should first make sure that you can use the station with Weatherlink, in serial mode. If you have not already installed the Weatherlink software, install the version which came with your weather station. You should then upgrade to the latest version of Weatherlink; you can download the update from the Davis web site,  [http://www.davisnet.com/support/weather/downloads/software_sftwr.asp here].