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→How do I get my Davis station with USB working with Cumulus?
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You now need to install the 'CP210X USB to Serial Converter'. You may find a link on your Start menu under 'Weatherlink'. Alternatively, you should find it in the folder where Weatherlink was installed, under 'Support' then 'Utilities'. Davis also make it available on their web site, [http://www.davisnet.com/support/weather/downloads/software_driver.asp here] | You now need to install the 'CP210X USB to Serial Converter'. You may find a link on your Start menu under 'Weatherlink'. Alternatively, you should find it in the folder where Weatherlink was installed, under 'Support' then 'Utilities'. Davis also make it available on their web site, [http://www.davisnet.com/support/weather/downloads/software_driver.asp here] | ||
It's a good idea to then update the driver to the latest version from the Silicon Labs web site, particularly if you use Windows 7. You can download it [http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx here] - click on 'VCP driver kit' under 'Download for Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7' to begin the download. Run the executable once it's downloaded. | It's a good idea to then update the driver to the latest version from the Silicon Labs web site, particularly if you use Windows 7 or 8. You can download it [http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx here] - click on 'VCP driver kit' under 'Download for Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/7' to begin the download. Run the executable once it's downloaded. | ||
At this point, it's best to restart your computer. | At this point, it's best to restart your computer. | ||