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|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to all weather stations.
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to all weather stations.
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|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - enter directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX unless indicated.
|StartDate=13/08/2009
|This parameter is different to all the others. It is not read-write as you cannot edit it in Cumulus (1 or MX). Unlike other read-only parameters it is automatically inserted into Cumulus.ini and given a value when Cumulus is first run. By default this will be set to the date of initial installation of the Cumulus application (whichever flavour).
This date can be included in a template file, using the tag '''<#recordsbegandate>'''. The tag appears twice in the '''recordT.htm''' template that is provided with Cumulus (1 and MX) and there is a suggestion about changing that at [[FAQ#I_have_inserted_pre-Cumulus_data_making_.27Records_began_on.27_date_wrong]]
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|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameters listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX unless indicated.
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|AvgBearingMinutes=N
|AvgBearingMinutes=N
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[[File:Badge vMx.png]]It is not clear if MX reads this parameter, as it does not show this record on the admin interface dashboard
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]It is not clear if MX reads this parameter, as it does not show this record on the admin interface dashboard
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|FCPressureThreshold=0.1
|It specifies the threshold (in mb per hour averaged over 3-hour period) for a pressure change to count as rising or falling rather than steady when determining the Zambretti forecast. The default is 0.1 mb/hr averaged over the previous three hours. If the parameter is not included in the file, the default value is assumed.
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|RTdisconnectcount=infinite
|{{Version badge 1}}By default, the 'realtime' ftp connection stays connected. But you can add '''RTdisconnectcount=N''' to force a disconnection after N realtime ftp uploads. For example, if you set '''RealtimeInterval=60''' there will be 60 seconds between each update and '''RTdisconnectcount=60''' would force a disconnection each hour.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]There have been changes to FTP handling in MX releases, and it is not clear if this parameter is used by MX
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|ErrorLogSpikeRemoval=0
|This is read-only below version 3.7.0. Because it is now a read-write parameter, please see its entry in next section of this table
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|UVdecimals=0
|{{Version badge 1}}(added 1.9.3 build 1038) [[File:Badge vMx.png]] applies at all versions
UV values are now displayed and logged as whole numbers by default. You can change this by adding this entry specifying the number of decimal places:
* 0 = Integer Values (default)
* n = Number of decimal places e.g. 1
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|NoSensorCheck=0
|By default, Cumulus will stop working if after 6 attempts it cannot read all the standard readings from a weather station:
#temperature
#humidity
#wind speed
#pressure
This parameter allows disabling of that sensor check:
*  0 = Sensor check enabled (default)
*  1 = Sensor check disabled
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|SpecialLog=0
|[File:Badge vMx.png]] Not available in MX
{{Version badge 1}}In Cumulus 1 there is an option of whether to record temperature and humidity (both indoor and outside values) in a log:
* 0 (default) = no special log
* 1 = Add this entry to start updating a file called 'speciallog.txt' in the data folder with the following fields:
date(dd/mm/yy),time(hh:mm),inside temp,inside humidity,inside dew point,outside temp,outside humidity,outside dew point
See [https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15040 forum]
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|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Station Settings,  for Cumulus 1 edit in Station Configuration Screen
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Station Settings,  for Cumulus 1 edit in Station Configuration Screen
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|LocDesc=  
|LocDesc=  
|A '''Description''' for the location (as entered on the same screen as other parameters) - inserted after 'Welcome to ' on 'Now' web page.
|A '''Description''' for the location (as entered on the same screen as other parameters) - inserted after 'Welcome to ' on 'Now' web page.
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|StartDate=13/08/2009
|This parameter is automatically inserted into Cumulus.ini and given a value when Cumulus is first run. By default this will be set to the date of initial installation of the Cumulus application (whichever flavour). See [[FAQ#I_have_inserted_pre-Cumulus_data_making_.27Records_began_on.27_date_wrong]]
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|LastLoggerDownload=13/08/2008 12:48:52  
|LastLoggerDownload=13/08/2008 12:48:52  
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*0 = Disabled
*0 = Disabled
*1 = Enabled
*1 = Enabled
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|FCPressureThreshold=0.1
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen. It specifies the threshold (in mb per hour averaged over 3-hour period) for a pressure change to count as rising or falling rather than steady when determining the Zambretti forecast. The default is 0.1 mb/hr averaged over the previous three hours.  If the parameter is not included in the file, the default value is assumed.
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|FCpressinMB=1  
|FCpressinMB=1  
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*0 = metres
*0 = metres
*1 = feet (default)
*1 = feet (default)
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|RTdisconnectcount=N
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen. By default, the 'realtime' ftp connection stays connected.  If the parameter is not included in the file, the default value is assumed.  You can make it disconnect periodically by adding an Option to periodically disconnect the realtime FTP connection, the theory being that it will not get stuck if the server dies, and will keep trying to reconnect.
N must be a positive integer. For example set N to '60'; it represents the number of realtime ftp uploads between disconnections - so 60 would give an hour if 1 minute realtime interval selected.
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|DataLogging=0
|DataLogging=0
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[[File:Badge vMx.png]] From version 3.7.0 the default for new installs is now 1. It can be set from the calibration settings screen. It controls the logging of both data spikes and data limits being exceeded. Recommended to be turned on.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] From version 3.7.0 the default for new installs is now 1. It can be set from the calibration settings screen. It controls the logging of both data spikes and data limits being exceeded. Recommended to be turned on.
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|UVdecimals=0
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
UV values are now displayed and logged as whole numbers by default. You can change this by adding this entry specifying the number of decimal places. (added 1.9.3 build 1038)
*0 = Integer Values (default)
*n = Number of decimal places e.g. 1
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|NoSensorCheck=1
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  If the parameter is not included in the file, the default value is assumed. 
The option (for 'incomplete' stations) to disable the sensor check described in this [https://cumuluswiki.org/a/FAQ#Cumulus_isn.27t_performing_periodic_tasks.2C_like_data_logging_or_web_uploads FAQ]
*0 = Sensor check enabled (default)
*1 = Sensor check disabled
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|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Cumulus 1 only
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Cumulus 1 only
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[[File:Badge vMx.png]] This parameter is ignored by MX, best to remove it, MX uses a Comport parameter instead, see [[#Parameters_changed|#Parameters_changed section]] above.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] This parameter is ignored by MX, best to remove it, MX uses a Comport parameter instead, see [[#Parameters_changed|#Parameters_changed section]] above.
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|SpecialLog=1
|{{Version badge 1}}This optional parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  If the parameter is not included in the file, the default of no special log is assumed.  Add this entry to start updating a file called 'speciallog.txt' in the data folder with the following fields:
date(dd/mm/yy),time(hh:mm),inside temp,inside humidity,inside dew point,outside temp,outside humidity,outside dew point
See [https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15040 forum]
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] This parameter is ignored by MX
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|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Cumulus MX only
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Cumulus MX only
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|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
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|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Station Settings, for Cumulus 1 edit in Station Configuration Screen
|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameters listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX unless indicated.
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|VP2SleepInterval=500
|This read-only parameter is the period which Cumulus waits between reads of the data from Davis stations, the value is in milliseconds. The default if the parameter has not been added manually to the file is 500 ms; if you suspect that data is being missed, you could add this parameeter, manually reducing this figure. For VirtualVP users, tests revealed that VP2SleepInterval = 1100 seems to work the best. It updates every two seconds with few exceptions. See note in ''readme.txt'' about VP2SleepInterval - in v1.9.3 release it is around line 50. Related FAQ: [[FAQ#My_Davis_station_shows_a_higher_maximum_wind_speed_than_Cumulus]]
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|ForceVPBarUpdate=0  
|VPClosedownTime=x
|This read-only parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen. x is the number of seconds after the start of the re-connect attempts that you want the program to close itself (added v.1.8.5 b.726).
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|DavisCalcAltPress=1
|This read-only parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  Davis stations calculate Sea Level Pressure from Station Pressure using a formula based on several parameters such as temperature, humidity, etc, rather than just using altitude as most other stations. CWOP require 'Altimeter Pressure' to be uploaded, i.e. a value calculated simply using altitude.
 
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]'''Note for MX''', use of the LOOP2 (see [[Cumulus.ini_(Beta)#Section:_Station| here]]) means s.l.p. can be obtained from the Davis station.
 
{{Version badge 1}}'''The following note applies to Cumulus 1.x.x:''' The station does not provide this value directly, nor the station pressure, so Cumulus 1.x.x has to read some extra data once a minute in order to do the calculation. This can take several seconds, so it means that a 'normal' data reading may be missed.
 
If you don't use CWOP, or you are happy for Cumulus to send Sea-Level pressure to CWOP (the difference is small unless you are at high altitude), set this value to 0.
Cumulus will then use the Sea-Level Pressure value instead of the Cumulus calculated Altimeter Pressure.
*0 = Disabled
*1 = Enabled (default)
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|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Station Settings,  for Cumulus 1 edit in Station Configuration Screen
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|ForceVPBarUpdate=0  
|Set this in the Station Configuration Screen '''Settings''' block. Select to force the Vantage Pro (and Pro2) barometer to update once a minute instead of the default 15 minutes. Note that you may not need this, more recent stations already update every minute
|Set this in the Station Configuration Screen '''Settings''' block. Select to force the Vantage Pro (and Pro2) barometer to update once a minute instead of the default 15 minutes. Note that you may not need this, more recent stations already update every minute
*0 = Disabled
*0 = Disabled
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|ClockSettingHour=4
|ClockSettingHour=4
|Configuration file only setting, controls what hour of the day the SyncDavisClock activity will take place if it is enabled.
|Configuration file read-only setting, controls what hour of the day the SyncDavisClock activity will take place if it is enabled.
*4 = 04:00 (default value)
*4 = 04:00 (default value)
*0-23 = 00:00 to 23:00
*0-23 = 00:00 to 23:00
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|Set this in the Station Configuration Screen  '''Davis TCP/IP Settings''' block.
|Set this in the Station Configuration Screen  '''Davis TCP/IP Settings''' block.
Weather station IP address if VP type has TCP/IP selected. Default is 0.0.0.0
Weather station IP address if VP type has TCP/IP selected. Default is 0.0.0.0
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|VP2SleepInterval=500
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
This is the period which Cumulus waits between reads of the data from Davis stations, the value is in milliseconds. The default is 500 ms; if you suspect that data is being missed, you could try reducing this figure. For VirtualVP users, tests revealed that VP2SleepInterval = 1100 seems to work the best. It updates every two seconds with few exceptions. See note in ''readme.txt'' about VP2SleepInterval - in v1.9.3 release it is around line 50. Related FAQ: [[FAQ#My_Davis_station_shows_a_higher_maximum_wind_speed_than_Cumulus]]
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|VPClosedownTime=x
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen. x is the number of seconds after the start of the re-connect attempts that you want the program to close itself (added v.1.8.5 b.726).
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|VP2PeriodicDisconnectInterval=0
|VP2PeriodicDisconnectInterval=0
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Set it to zero to disable, if you are not using the Weatherlink site.
Set it to zero to disable, if you are not using the Weatherlink site.
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|DavisCalcAltPress=1
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  Davis stations calculate Sea Level Pressure from Station Pressure using a formula based on several parameters such as temperature, humidity, etc, rather than just using altitude as most other stations. CWOP require 'Altimeter Pressure' to be uploaded, i.e. a value calculated simply using altitude.
'''Note for MX''', use of the LOOP2 (see [[Cumulus.ini_(Beta)#Section:_Station| here]]) means s.l.p. can be obtained from the Davis station.
{{Version badge 1}}'''The following note applies to Cumulus 1.x.x:''' The station does not provide this value directly, nor the station pressure, so Cumulus 1.x.x has to read some extra data once a minute in order to do the calculation. This can take several seconds, so it means that a 'normal' data reading may be missed.
If you don't use CWOP, or you are happy for Cumulus to send Sea-Level pressure to CWOP (the difference is small unless you are at high altitude), set this value to 0.
Cumulus will then use the Sea-Level Pressure value instead of the Cumulus calculated Altimeter Pressure.
*0 = Disabled
*1 = Enabled (default)
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|LogExtraSensors=0
|LogExtraSensors=0
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|DavisRainCollectorModel=X
|DavisRainCollectorModel=X
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen. (Available from Build 1096 of version 1.9.4)
|This read-only parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen. (Available from Build 1096 of version 1.9.4)
Option to specify rain collector model for Davis stations for situations where the Davis DLL is unable to read it from station, and your rain figures in Cumulus are incorrect as a result (can happen when using Virtual VP, for example).
Option to specify rain collector model for Davis stations '''for situations where the Davis DLL is unable to read it from station''' (what it reads from station is default if this parameter is not present), and your rain figures in Cumulus are incorrect as a result (can happen when using Virtual VP, for example).
Value X is an integer from 0 to 5 with the following meanings:
Value X is an integer from 0 to 5 with the following meanings:
*0 = 0.1 inch
*0 = 0.1 inch
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|RestartIfDataStops=0
|RestartIfDataStops=0
|{{Version badge 1}}This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
|[[File:Badge vMx.png]]This parameter is not available in MX.
Cumulus 1 attempts to restart itself if it has had no data from the station for 60 seconds. Davis stations can use this option explained in the [[#La_Crosse_specific:|La Crosse]] table if Cumulus sometimes fails to read information from the logger. As it says in the help, it may not fix the connection problem, but at least it stops Cumulus logging, so once you have fixed the problem it will download the missing data when you start it up again.


This parameter is not available in MX.
{{Version badge 1}}This read-only parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
*0 (default) = Cumulus will just stop logging, and processing data, if it has had no data from the Davis station for 60 seconds. As it says in the Cumulus 1 help, use of this parameter may not fix a connection problem. With this default setting a connection problem stops Cumulus logging, so once you have fixed the problem it will download the missing data when you start it up again.
*1 = Cumulus 1 attempts to restart itself if it has had no data from the station for 60 seconds. Davis stations can use this option explained in the [[#La_Crosse_specific:|La Crosse]] table if Cumulus sometimes fails to read information from the logger. Again, this may not fix the problem, but this setting does force Cumulus to have another attempt after making a new connection on start up.
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|Port=0
|Port=0
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Identifies COM Port used if Davis type is serial. Default is 0.
Identifies COM Port used if Davis type is serial. Default is 0.
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|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Only available in Cumulus MX: edit in Station Settings
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Only available in Cumulus MX: edit in Station Settings or if read-only directly in file
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|UseDavisLoop2=1
|UseDavisLoop2=1
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
|{{Version badge 1}} Not applicable.
 
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]This read-only parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
   
   
The current MX code uses ''LOOP2'' for two purposes. First, it uses the 'peak 10-minute gust' value, to avoid the problem where a gust might be missed, and secondly it uses the 'absolute pressure' value to make calculation of 'altimeter pressure' easier and more accurate. This is mainly used if you upload to CWOP.
The current MX code uses ''LOOP2'' for two purposes. First, it uses the 'peak 10-minute gust' value, to avoid the problem where a gust might be missed, and secondly it uses the 'absolute pressure' value to make calculation of 'altimeter pressure' easier and more accurate. This is mainly used if you upload to CWOP.
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|ForceVPBarUpdate=0
|ForceVPBarUpdate=0
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  The default (value=0) is to assume standard barometer updates on Davis stations. Set to 1, by adding ForceVPBarUpdate=1 in [Station] section to force more frequent barometer updates on Davis stations. Steve says "Having checked the code, I see it asks for 20 packets from the 'LOOP2' if the barometer forcing is on, otherwise it stops receiving LOOP data after 50 packets". Added in build 3042 (January 2017). Note that ForceVPBarUpdate=1 is only useful on very old versions of the console firmware.
|This read-only parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  The default (value=0) is to assume standard barometer updates on Davis stations. Set to 1, by adding ForceVPBarUpdate=1 in [Station] section to force more frequent barometer updates on Davis stations. Steve says "Having checked the code, I see it asks for 20 packets from the 'LOOP2' if the barometer forcing is on, otherwise it stops receiving LOOP data after 50 packets". Added in build 3042 (January 2017). Note that ForceVPBarUpdate=1 is only useful on very old versions of the console firmware.
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|DavisIncrementPressureDP=0
|DavisIncrementPressureDP=0
|(from version 3.0.0 build 3042) A Cumulus.ini setting to turn off the 'extra' decimal place in pressure values on Davis stations. To limit the pressure to 1 decimal for mb/hPa and 2 for inHg, add this to the [Station] section
|[[File:Badge vMx.png]](from version 3.0.0 build 3042) A Cumulus.ini setting to turn off the 'extra' decimal place in pressure values on Davis stations. To limit the pressure to 1 decimal for mb/hPa and 2 for inHg, add this to the [Station] section
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|VPrainGaugeType=0
|VPrainGaugeType=0
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  The default is to assume that people using MM units to display rain in Cumulus have a Metric Rain Adapter fitted to their rain gauge so it tips for every 0.2mm, and those selecting inches as their unit have the unmodified 0.01" rain gauge. This parameter over-rides that assumption, but note that conversion rounding errors will then occur.
|This read-only parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.  The default is to assume that people using MM units to display rain in Cumulus have a Metric Rain Adapter fitted to their rain gauge so it tips for every 0.2mm, and those selecting inches as their unit have the unmodified 0.01" rain gauge. This parameter over-rides that assumption, but note that conversion rounding errors will then occur.


Specifies the units selected on your Vantage Pro Rain Gauge.  Set to 0 for a 0.2mm gauge and 1 for a 0.01" gauge.
Specifies the units selected on your Vantage Pro Rain Gauge.  Set to 0 for a 0.2mm gauge and 1 for a 0.01" gauge.
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|DataLogging=0
|DataLogging=0
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen. Default is 0, change to 1 for more detailed Davis logging.
|[[File:Badge vMx.png]]Set in options section of station settings page. Default is 0, change to 1 for more detailed Davis logging.
   
   
*0 (default) = Cumulus MX will not add extra logging.
*0 (default) = Cumulus MX will not add extra logging.
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|AutoUpdateIpAddress=1
|AutoUpdateIpAddress=1
|(read-only, you cannot edit this on station settings screen, you must type it directly into file) default = 1, set to 0 to switch off the WLL autodetection of IP address. This is a workaround for a WLL firmware bug that does not update the IP address when it changes using DHCP.
|[[File:Badge vMx.png]](read-only, you cannot edit this on station settings screen, you must type it directly into file) default = 1, set to 0 to switch off the WLL autodetection of IP address. This is a workaround for a WLL firmware bug that does not update the IP address when it changes using DHCP.
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|ZeroConfig
|ZeroConfig
|set this on station settings screen; to enable/disable the entry/update of the stations IP address via auto-discovery
|[[File:Badge vMx.png]]set this on station settings screen; to enable/disable the entry/update of the stations IP address via auto-discovery
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|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
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|RestartIfUnplugged=0
|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameters listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX unless indicated.
|{{Version badge 1}}This is set in the settings frame on the Station settings screen off the configuration menu.
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*0 = Disabled, default i.e. deselected on the Station Configuration Screen
*1 = Enabled, Cumulus will restart if it detects that a Fine Offset station is unplugged. '''Note:''' Unless the station has been manually plugged in again, a Cumulus restart has no benefit; normally the station should be checked to be plugged in before Cumulus is ever started and the station then left plugged in.
 
Not applicable to MX
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|SyncFOReads=0
|This is set in the settings frame on the Station settings screen off the configuration menu.
*0 = Synchronisation disabled, default (Cumulus reads the memory without taking into account when memory is being updated)
*1 = Re-synchronizes once each day, to avoid reading memory at time of memory update
A Fine Offset station will be writing to its memory every 48 or 60 seconds (depending on model); Cumulus can attempt once a day to identify when this update of memory occurs, and thereafter try not to read the memory at update time, by using what is called a synchronisation mode of operation. See next parameter.
 
Cumulus 1 and MX
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|FOReadAvoidPeriod=3
|FOReadAvoidPeriod=3
|Add this line to cumulus.ini [Station] section if you wish to change the default, this parameter used to fine-tune the previous parameter.
|Add this line to cumulus.ini [Station] section if you wish to change the default, this parameter used to fine-tune the previous parameter.
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Tell Cumulus what offset to use, by using an external text editor to insert this parameter where x.y is your pressure offset in  in mb or hPa [i.e. your station (absolute) pressure subtracted from the sea-level (relative) pressure]. Applies to Cumulus 1 and MX.
Tell Cumulus what offset to use, by using an external text editor to insert this parameter where x.y is your pressure offset in  in mb or hPa [i.e. your station (absolute) pressure subtracted from the sea-level (relative) pressure]. Applies to Cumulus 1 and MX.
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|RestartIfUnplugged=0
|{{Version badge 1}}This is set in the settings frame on the Station settings screen off the configuration menu.
*0 = Disabled, default i.e. deselected on the Station Configuration Screen
*1 = Enabled, Cumulus will restart if it detects that a Fine Offset station is unplugged. '''Note:''' Unless the station has been manually plugged in again, a Cumulus restart has no benefit; normally the station should be checked to be plugged in before Cumulus is ever started and the station then left plugged in.
Not applicable to MX
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|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Station Settings,  for Cumulus 1 edit in Station Configuration Screen
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|SyncFOReads=0
|Cumulus 1 and MX
*0 = Synchronisation disabled, default (Cumulus reads the memory without taking into account when memory is being updated)
*1 = Re-synchronizes once each day, to avoid reading memory at time of memory update
A Fine Offset station will be writing to its memory every 48 or 60 seconds (depending on model); Cumulus can attempt once a day to identify when this update of memory occurs, and thereafter try not to read the memory at update time, by using what is called a synchronisation mode of operation. See next parameter.
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*1= Enabled - Used for Oregon Scientific WMR-928 and similar stations if you have additional sensors (e.g. another temperature probe) to make Cumulus read, display, and log the readings from those sensors. You don't use this for Solar/UV sensors.
*1= Enabled - Used for Oregon Scientific WMR-928 and similar stations if you have additional sensors (e.g. another temperature probe) to make Cumulus read, display, and log the readings from those sensors. You don't use this for Solar/UV sensors.
(Note this attribute appears in [[#Davis_family_specific|Davis family]] and [[#Introduced_for_problems_with_Fine_Offset_family:|Fine Offset family]] tables above and in [[#Instromet_station_specific:|Instromet station specific:]] table below with different usage explanations).
(Note this attribute appears in [[#Davis_family_specific|Davis family]] and [[#Introduced_for_problems_with_Fine_Offset_family:|Fine Offset family]] tables above and in [[#Instromet_station_specific:|Instromet station specific:]] table below with different usage explanations).
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|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameters listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX unless indicated.
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|WMR928TempChannel=N
|WMR928TempChannel=N
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|style="background:lightgray;"|[Station]  
|style="background:lightgray;"|[Station]  
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameters listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX unless indicated.
|-
|-
|WS2300Sync=1
|WS2300Sync=1
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|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the station configuration.
|-
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Station Settings,  for Cumulus 1 edit in Station Configuration Screen
|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameter listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX.
|-
|-
|ImetWaitTime=200
|ImetWaitTime=200
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Specifies the time in milliseconds that Cumulus allows for a response from an Instromet station. If you are having problems with reading from an Instromet station, try inserting this line into the ''Station'' section using a value of 500. According to the specification, 500 ms is the absolute maximum time that the station should take to respond to any command.
Specifies the time in milliseconds that Cumulus allows for a response from an Instromet station. If you are having problems with reading from an Instromet station, try inserting this line into the ''Station'' section using a value of 500. According to the specification, 500 ms is the absolute maximum time that the station should take to respond to any command.
|-
|-
|SyncDavisClock=0  
|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameter listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus MX stopped. Only Cumulus MX.
|-
|ImetBaudRate=19200
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
The default value is 19200. Some ?older? Instromet loggers operate at 115200, if you have one of these older loggers you will need to manually set this value in Cumulus.ini before running the program.
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Station Settings,  for Cumulus 1 edit in Station Configuration Screen
|-
|SyncDavisClock=0  
|Set this in the Station Configuration Screen Settings block where called '''Synchronize station clock'''. Note despite the name of the parameter within 'Cumulus.ini', this does apply to Instromet stations.
|Set this in the Station Configuration Screen Settings block where called '''Synchronize station clock'''. Note despite the name of the parameter within 'Cumulus.ini', this does apply to Instromet stations.
When set, at Cumulus start-up and at 04:00 each day, Cumulus will set the Instromet clock to within a minute of the same time as the PC  
When set, at Cumulus start-up and at 04:00 each day, Cumulus will set the Instromet clock to within a minute of the same time as the PC  
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*1= Enabled - Used for optional Sunshine hours or extra temperature sensors on Instromet stations. For a wet bulb sensor, Cumulus will output the temperature it shows, but not calculate the humidity.
*1= Enabled - Used for optional Sunshine hours or extra temperature sensors on Instromet stations. For a wet bulb sensor, Cumulus will output the temperature it shows, but not calculate the humidity.
(Note this attribute appears in [[#Davis_family_specific|Davis family]], [[#Oregon_Scientific_specific:|Oregon Scientific specific]] and [[#Introduced_for_problems_with_Fine_Offset_family:|Fine Offset family]] tables above with different usage explanations).
(Note this attribute appears in [[#Davis_family_specific|Davis family]], [[#Oregon_Scientific_specific:|Oregon Scientific specific]] and [[#Introduced_for_problems_with_Fine_Offset_family:|Fine Offset family]] tables above with different usage explanations).
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Only Cumulus MX: edit in Station Settings
|-
|ImetBaudRate=19200
|This parameter (attribute=value) is added directly to the file, it does not appear on a configuration screen.
The default value is 19200. Some ?older? Instromet loggers operate at 115200, if you have one of these older loggers you will need to manually set this value in Cumulus.ini before running the program.
|}
|}


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|style="background:lightgray;"|[Offsets]  
|style="background:lightgray;"|[Offsets]  
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section Name - the following 'attribute=value' parameters are the adjustment factors for your specific sensors
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section Name - the following 'attribute=value' parameters are the adjustment factors for your specific sensors
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameter listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Used in both C1 and MX.
|-
|TempMult2=1.0
|This line needs to be added in the [Offsets] section of the Cumulus.ini, if it is omitted default second order multiplier is 1.0.
"Second order" multiplier by which measured outdoor Temperature is to be corrected, this means that the logged reading can be (TempMult2 X measured-temp X measured_temp) + (TempMult X measured_temp) + TempOffset
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:pink;"|Read-only parameters - The parameter listed below must be entered directly into file with Cumulus stopped. Only MX (build 3045 onwards).
|-
|HumMult2=1.0
|This line needs to be added in the [Offsets] section of the Cumulus.ini, if it is omitted default second order multiplier is 1.0.
"Second order" multiplier by which measured outdoor Humidity is to be corrected, this means that the logged reading can be (HumMult2 X measured_hum X measured_hum) + (HumMult X measured_hum) + HumOffset
|-
|-
|colspan="3" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours
|colspan="3" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours
|-
|-
|TempOffset=Offset_Value  
|TempOffset=Offset_Value  
|Default 'Offset_Value' is 0 in this parameter, used for quadratic formula shown below
|Default 'Offset_Value' is 0 in this parameter, used for quadratic formula shown for read-only parameter
|-
|-
|TempMult=1  
|TempMult=1  
|First order multiplier by which measured outdoor Temperature is to be corrected (default=1).
|First order multiplier by which measured outdoor Temperature is to be corrected (default=1).
For formula see next item.
For formula see read-only item.
|-
|TempMult2=0.0
|This line needs to be added in the [Offsets] section of the Cumulus.ini, if it is omitted default multiplier is 0.0.
"Second order" multiplier by which measured outdoor Temperature is to be corrected, this means that the logged reading can be (TempMult2 X measured-temp X measured_temp) + (TempMult X measured_temp) + TempOffset
|-
|-
|HumMult=1  
|HumMult=1  
|Multiplier by which measured Humidity is to be corrected (default=1). See formula in next row
|Multiplier by which measured Humidity is to be corrected (default=1). See formula in read-only parameter
|-
|-
|HumOffset=Offset_Value  
|HumOffset=Offset_Value  
|Default 'Offset_Value' is 0 in this parameter used for formula: Cumulus Humidity = measured_Humidity X Humidity_multiplier + 'Offset_Value'
|Default 'Offset_Value' is 0 in this parameter used for formula in MX read-only parameter above
|-
|-
|WetBulbMult=1
|WetBulbMult=1
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|-
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Internet Settings, see individual entry for Cumulus 1 edits
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours - in MX edit in Internet Settings, see individual entry for Cumulus 1 edits
|-
|Logging=0
|Determines whether enhanced "debugging" logging takes place where Cumulus 1 or MX makes a detailed record of each action that takes place.
*0 (default) = Cumulus 1 or MX will not add debug logging.
*1 = For '''debug''' logging when Cumulus 1 or MX (re-)starts, add ''Logging=1'' to the station section of Cumulus.ini while Cumulus is stopped.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] In MX only, it can also be set in the admin interface internet settings screen. Note that if set on the admin interface, it only remains set while Cumulus continues to run, and resets to default off when MX re-starts. For MX, if you want debugging output every time it runs, then add "-debug" parameter as explained at [[Cumulus_MX#Parameter_for_adding_debugging|Parameter_for_adding_debugging]]
|-
|-
|DailyProgram=  
|DailyProgram=  
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=== Section: MySQL ===
=== Section: MySQL ===
Not applicable to Cumulus 1.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]Only applicable to Cumulus MX.
Cumulus MX uses Cumulus.ini to store the MySQL configuration details.
Cumulus MX uses Cumulus.ini to store the MySQL configuration details.
All details are input on '''The MySQL settings screen'''. Here are the default settings. See [[Cumulus MX]] page for examples of what can be selected.
All details are input on '''The MySQL settings screen'''. Here are the default settings. See [[Cumulus MX]] page for examples of what can be selected.
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CustomMySqlSecondsInterval=10
CustomMySqlSecondsInterval=10
CustomMySqlMinutesIntervalIndex=6</pre>
CustomMySqlMinutesIntervalIndex=6</pre>


=== Section: Display ===
=== Section: Display ===
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=== Section: Solar ===
=== Section: Solar ===


[[File:Badge vMx.png]] Available from version 3.0.0 only.
{{Version badge 1}}Set mostly in '''solar block''' at foot of ''Station Settings'' screen in Configuration menu.
 
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]Set in '''Solar''' section quite a long way down on ''Station settings'' page in Settings menu


{| class="wikitable" border="1"
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
|-
!style="width:150px" | Parameter Line Entry
!style="width:150px" | Parameter Line Entry
!style="width:800px" | Function  
!style="width:600px" | Function  
|-
|style="background:lightgray;"|[Solar]
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section Name - the following parameters are set as described above
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Both Cumulus flavours
|-
|SunThreshold=75
|If you have a solar sensor: Cumulus tries to determine whether the sun is shining by determining whether the current solar radiation value is above a certain percentage of the current theoretical maximum. The value you supply here is used as that percentage. The default value is 75%.
|-
|RStransfactor=0.8
|Cumulus uses the Ryan-Stolzenbach formula to determine the current theoretical maximum solar radiation at your location at the current moment in time. This formula has a factor to allow for the transmission of the radiation through the atmosphere; the default is 0.80.
|-
|SolarMinimum=0
|This setting allows you to specify a minimum solar radiation value which needs to be reached before it can be considered to be sunny. Note that this setting does not replace the calculation using the current theoretical maximum, it specifies an additional condition which has to be met. This setting therefore allows you to cater for the periods at the beginning and end of the day when the theoretical maximum is very low.
|-
|LuxToWM2=0.0079
|Edit cumulus.ini to add this parameter if you have a Fine Offset station with a solar detector. These supply 'Lux' values rather than 'W/m2' values that Davis stations supply. Cumulus attempts to convert from Lux to W/m2 using the supplied multiplication factor. You can add this parameter if you want to use a value other than the default of 0.0079, which is the generally accepted standard conversion factor for sunlight.
|-
|-
|style="background:lightgray;"|[Solar]
|UseBlakeLarsen=0
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section name - the following parameters relate to the solar configuration.
| Called B/l on screen. Set this to 1 if you have a Blake-Larsen Sun Recorder, and you want Cumulus to get today's sunshine hours from it. You need to configure the Blake-Larsen software to put the SRsunshine.dat file into the Cumulus data folder so that Cumulus can read it.
|-
|-
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| Cumulus MX only
|colspan="2" style="background:lightblue;"| [[File:Badge vMx.png]] Available from MX version 3.0.0 only
|-
|-
|SolarCalc=1
|SolarCalc=1
|This parameter (attribute=value) can be added directly to the file, it does also appear on the user interface screen.
|The value is set in the MX user interface when the solar calculation method is set.
The value is set in the MX user interface when the solar calculation method is set.
*0 (default) = Ryan-Stolzenbach calculation, which uses the RStransfactor entry to tune the output.
*0 (default) = Ryan-Stolzenbach calculation, which uses the RStransfactor entry to tune the output.
*1 = Bras calculation, which uses the BrasTurbidity entry below to tune the output.
*1 = Bras calculation, which uses the BrasTurbidity entry below to tune the output.
|-
|-
|BrasTurbidity=2.0
|BrasTurbidity=2.0
|This parameter (attribute=value) can be added directly to the file, it does also appear on the user interface screen.
|The value is set in the MX user interface when the solar calculation method is set.
*2.0 (default) = Perfect clear sky
*2.0 (default) = Perfect clear sky
*decimal value = The normal range is 2 (Clear sky) to 5 (Smoggy)
*decimal value = The normal range is 2 (Clear sky) to 5 (Smoggy)
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=== Section: Graphs ===
=== Section: Graphs ===


Set many of these parameters using '''Configuration''' menu and either ''Display'' (Graphs block) or ''Colours'' screens.
For individual settings, check whether they apply to Cumulus 1 only, MX only, or to both flavours.
Set the colours of the data lines on graphs/charts and Select whether to plot particular data by using '''View''' menu and ''Graphs'' option, then right click over the relevant graph.
Set the SAG colours and axis position by using '''View''' menu and ''Select-A-Graph'' option, the settings for different observations are at the foot of the screen.


The only settings used in this section by both Cumulus 1 and Cumulus MX are the first 2 - "ChartMaxDays" and "GraphHours.
{{Version badge 1}}In Cumulus 1, in '''Configuration''' menu,  select either ''Display'' (Graphs block) or ''Colours'' screens for most options. Set the colours of the data lines on graphs/charts. Select whether to plot particular data by using '''View''' menu and ''Graphs'' option, then right click over the relevant graph. Set the SAG colours and axis position by using '''View''' menu and ''Select-A-Graph'' option, the settings for different observations are at the foot of the screen.


The next few are only used by Cumulus MX, then the remainder are Cumulus 1 only.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] All settings in this table are controlled in the '''Graphs''' section at the bottom of the '''Station Settings''' page.
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
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|-
|-
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=== Section: Alarms ===
=== Section: Alarms ===
For MX, there is a default path "\CumulusMX\interface\sounds". '''Edit''' on '''Settings''' tab, '''Alarms''' screen.


{{Version badge 1}}Set these using the '''Edit''' menu, ''Alarms'' screen.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]For MX, there is a default path "\CumulusMX\interface\sounds". '''Edit''' on '''Settings''' tab, '''Alarms''' screen.
 
{{Version badge 1}}Set these using the '''Edit''' menu, ''Alarms'' screen. The default path and file is '''\Cumulus\alert.wav''' for all the file parameters.  (Previously this article incorrectly showed "C:\Program Files\Cumulus\alert.wav" for some, but that has been removed now this applies to MX as well)
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|LowTempAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|LowTempAlarmSoundFile=
|Path and file name of sound file for Low Temperature alarm
|Path and file name of sound file for Low Temperature alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|HighTempAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|HighTempAlarmSoundFile=  
|Path and file name of sound file for High Temperature alarm
|Path and file name of sound file for High Temperature alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|LowPressAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|LowPressAlarmSoundFile=
|Path and file name for sound file to play for Low Pressure Alarm
|Path and file name for sound file to play for Low Pressure Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|HighPressAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|HighPressAlarmSoundFile=  
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Pressure Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Pressure Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|HighRainTodayAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|HighRainTodayAlarmSoundFile=
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Rain Today Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Rain Today Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|HighRainRateAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|HighRainRateAlarmSoundFile=  
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Rain Rate Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Rain Rate Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|HighGustAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|HighGustAlarmSoundFile=
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Gust Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Gust Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|HighWindAlarmSoundFile=C:\Cumulus\alert.wav
|HighWindAlarmSoundFile=  
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Wind Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the High Wind Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|SensorAlarmSoundFile=C:\Program Files\Cumulus\alert.wav
|SensorAlarmSoundFile=
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the Sensor Contact lost Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the Sensor Contact lost Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|TempChangeAlarmSoundFile=C:\Program Files\Cumulus\alert.wav
|TempChangeAlarmSoundFile=
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the Temperature Change Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the Temperature Change Alarm
|-
|-
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*1 = Enable sound on alarm
*1 = Enable sound on alarm
|-
|-
|PressChangeAlarmSoundFile=C:\Program Files\Cumulus\alert.wav
|PressChangeAlarmSoundFile=
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the Pressure Change Alarm
|Path and file name for the sound file used for the Pressure Change Alarm
|}
|}
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==== Section: xAP ====
==== Section: xAP ====


{{Version badge 1}Set in the Internet Configuration Screen sites/Options tab
{{Version badge 1}}Set in the Internet Configuration Screen sites/Options tab


[[File:Badge vMx.png]]It is in Cumulus.ini for MX, but nobody has told me whether it can be edited within the Admin interface.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]It is in Cumulus.ini for MX, but nobody has told me whether it can be edited within the Admin interface.
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==== Section: WeatherCloud ====
==== Section: WeatherCloud ====
Not available in Cumulus 1


[[File:Badge vMx.png]] Only available from version 3.0.0
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] Only available from version 3.0.0
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|-
|-
|Wid=
|Wid=
|This parameter (attribute=value) can be added directly to the file, it does also appear on the user interface screen.
|The value is set in the MX user interface when the Weathercloud ID value is set.
The value is set in the MX user interface when the Weathercloud ID value is set.
|-
|-
|Key=
|Key=
|This parameter (attribute=value) can be added directly to the file, it does also appear on the user interface screen.
|The value is set in the MX user interface when your Weathercloud API Key value is set.
The value is set in the MX user interface when your Weathercloud API Key value is set.
|-
|-
|Enabled=0
|Enabled=0
|This parameter (attribute=value) can be added directly to the file, it does also appear on the user interface screen.
|This parameter controls whether data is sent to WeatherCloud
*0 = Disable sending of data (default)
*0 (default) = Disable sending of data
*1 = Enable sending of data
*1 = Enable sending of data
|-
|-
|SendUV=0
|SendUV=0
|This parameter (attribute=value) can be added directly to the file, it does also appear on the user interface screen.
|The value is set in the MX user interface when the Include UV value is set.
The value is set in the MX user interface when the Include UV value is set.
*0 = Do not send UV data (default)
*0 = Do not send UV data (default)
*1 = Send UV data
*1 = Send UV data
|-
|-
|SendSR=0
|SendSR=0
|This parameter (attribute=value) can be added directly to the file, it does also appear on the user interface screen.
|The value is set in the MX user interface when the Include Solar Radiation value is set.
The value is set in the MX user interface when the Include Solar Radiation value is set.
*0 = Do not send Solar data (default)
*0 = Do not send Solar data (default)
*1 = Send Solar data
*1 = Send Solar data
|}
|}


==== Section: WLL ====


 
Not available in Cumulus 1
 
==== Section: WLL ====


[[File:Badge vMx.png]] Only available from version 3.0.0
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] Only available from version 3.0.0
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==== Section: Windy ====
==== Section: Windy ====
Not available in Cumulus 1


[[File:Badge vMx.png]] Only available from version 3.0.0 build 3049 onwards. Edit all parameters in the '''Internet settings''' screen, ''Windy.com'' section.
[[File:Badge vMx.png]] Only available from version 3.0.0 build 3049 onwards. Edit all parameters in the '''Internet settings''' screen, ''Windy.com'' section.
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=== Section: NOAA ===
=== Section: NOAA ===
All these can be set in the NOAA Setup Screen in Configuration menu.  You might select to close Cumulus, and edit the 'NOAATempNorm[Jan-Dec]' and 'NOAARainNorm[Jan-Dec]' parameters by using a external editor to manipulate into required format, copy, and paste, the values from another source (as there are a lot of figures to type in).


'''Please note:''' because this section of Cumulus.ini uses [[Webtags#Time.2FDate_.27format.27_Parameter|date format]] parameters, it is not directly exchangeable between Cumulus 1 and Cumulus MX. You will need to update this section using the NOAA Setup Screen in Configuration menu.
{{Version badge 1}}All these can be set in the '''NOAA Setup Screen''' in Configuration menu. 
 
[[File:Badge vMx.png]]Set these setting on the '''NOAA Settings''' page within Settings menu.
 
You might select to close Cumulus, and edit the 'NOAATempNorm[Jan-Dec]' and 'NOAARainNorm[Jan-Dec]' parameters by using a external editor to manipulate into required format, copy, and paste, the values from another source (as there are a lot of figures to type in).
 
'''Please note:''' because this section of Cumulus.ini uses [[Webtags#Time.2FDate_.27format.27_Parameter|date format]] parameters, you are advised to read [[Webtags#The_format_used_for_naming_reports]].
 
The settings that you use for Cumulus 1 may not be the same as settings you use for MX.  If for Cumulus 1, you used capital "M" to represent month it will work for MX too. If for Cumulus 1 you used "NOAAMO'mmyy'.txt" and you then move to MX at any version from version 3.3.0 onwards, it will automatically change your setting to "NOAAMO'MMyy'.txt" (which works on both Cumulus MX and, if you then revert, also on Cumulus 1).
 
 
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|NOAARainNorm[Jan-Dec]=-1000
|NOAARainNorm[Jan-Dec]=-1000
|Long term rainfall averages for each month, used for 'departure from the norm' calculations. '-1000' is used to represent Null, a parameter that has not yet been set
|Long term rainfall averages for each month, used for 'departure from the norm' calculations. '-1000' is used to represent Null, a parameter that has not yet been set
|}
=== Section: Solar ===
Set mostly in solar block at foot of Station Settings screen.
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!style="width:150px" | Parameter Line Entry
!style="width:600px" | Function
|-
|style="background:lightgray;"|[Solar]
|style="background:lightgray;"|Section Name - the following parameters are set from the Solar Setup dialog in Cumulus
|-
|SunThreshold=75
|If you have a solar sensor: Cumulus tries to determine whether the sun is shining by determining whether the current solar radiation value is above a certain percentage of the current theoretical maximum. The value you supply here is used as that percentage. The default value is 75%.
|-
|RStransfactor=0.8
|Cumulus uses the Ryan-Stolzenbach formula to determine the current theoretical maximum solar radiation at your location at the current moment in time. This formula has a factor to allow for the transmission of the radiation through the atmosphere; the default is 0.80.
|-
|SolarMinimum=0
|This setting allows you to specify a minimum solar radiation value which needs to be reached before it can be considered to be sunny. Note that this setting does not replace the calculation using the current theoretical maximum, it specifies an additional condition which has to be met. This setting therefore allows you to cater for the periods at the beginning and end of the day when the theoretical maximum is very low.
|-
|LuxToWM2=0.0079
|Edit cumulus.ini to add this parameter if you have a Fine Offset station with a solar detector. These supply 'Lux' values rather than 'W/m2' values that Davis stations supply. Cumulus attempts to convert from Lux to W/m2 using the supplied multiplication factor. You can add this parameter if you want to use a value other than the default of 0.0079, which is the generally accepted standard conversion factor for sunlight.
|-
|UseBlakeLarsen=0
| Called B/l on screen. Set this to 1 if you have a Blake-Larsen Sun Recorder, and you want Cumulus to get today's sunshine hours from it. You need to configure the Blake-Larsen software to put the SRsunshine.dat file into the Cumulus data folder so that Cumulus can read it.
|}
|}


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