#Weathercat 2 install#
#Weathercat 2 serial#
#Weathercat 2 drivers#
#Weathercat 2 driver#

#Weathercat 2 drivers#

Obtaining the latest drivers for use with Davis data loggersĬorrecting erroneous barometric pressure readings from Davis Weather EnvoysĮrrors resulting from not having all instruments connected to ISS station: comms are 'Bad - Check Installation (0.00%)'Ĭapacity of the Davis data-logger to store weather data depending on the chosen sampling interval

Potentially incompatible weather station hardware for use with Macintoshes Troubleshooting and general tips for users of Davis Vantage Pro-2 and Vantage Vue stations:Įlectronic Interference Effects on Station Hardware/Data Logger/USB Cable See Obtaining the latest drivers for use with Davis data loggers.

#Weathercat 2 serial#

We have compiled a list of the trade-offs between the Davis USB and IP data loggers:Ī comparison of the Davis USB and IP data loggers for the Vantage-2/Vue line of weather stationsįor the Davis USB data logger, you'll need to download the latest SiliconLabs USB-to-serial bridge drivers to emulate serial communications on the USB interface. It can be reconfigured back to direct USB, but you need to use a separate utility for this.Ĭomparison of Davis USB and IP data loggers Davis recommends that if you need serial mode, that it be configured when the logger is first set up. There is now only one version of the USB logger, which can be configured for direct USB (for Davis WeatherLink software) and USB-to-serial bridge mode for WeatherCat and other 3rd party software. The information here applies if you have a USB data logger that was previously set into direct USB mode for use with the Davis software on a Windows computer, or if you want to use your Davis system with both Windows and Mac software.įormerly there were separately versions of the USB data logger for Windows and Mac, and the dongle needed to be reprogrammed to switch between system types. Windows and Mac versions are available.ĭata Logger Direct USB vs Serial Configuration The WeatherLink software must be downloaded from (free account required). However, for the present, the Davis WeatherLink software is required for a number of tasks not yet supported by WeatherCat like adjusting the baseline values of a Davis Weather Envoy. You can just run WeatherCat - a new data logger will come up in USB-to-serial mode.

You do *not* need to run the Davis WeatherLink software in order to set up a new Davis Vantage product connected via the WeatherLinkUSB logger. Wifi Data Logger 2 Note: The Wifi logger does not work with Envoy.ĭavis WeatherLink Software Still Needed for Some Operations

#Weathercat 2 driver#

The Wifi logger does not require a driver and uses your home network to connect to your Mac. Scaled Instruments sells an aftermarket WiFi logger they claim is 100% compatible with the discontinued IP data logger.The now-discontinued IP data logger, if you can find one: WeatherLinkIP™ for Vantage Stations (Part #: 06555) It was discontinued in early 2020.The USB data logger: WeatherLink USB Data Logger (Part #: 6510USB).These are hardware interfaces that plug into a Davis console or Weather Envoy and have a cable for connection to a computer. In order to connect your Macintosh WeatherCat to a Davis Vantage station (either the Vue or Vantage Pro-2 line) you need one of the Davis data loggers. If that device isn't present in the list, you may need to reboot the Mac. In WeatherCat, select the Davis Vantage family hardware group and set the comm port dropdown to /dev/cu.SLAB_USBtoUART.If it was previously configured for another device, you need to use the 'Configure Comms & Exit' button first and then re-launch WeatherCat. On a USB-C Mac, you'll need a hub, CalDigit box, etc. Plug the data logger into the console and plug the USB cable into the Mac.Power off your Davis console - remove batteries and AC adapter.

#Weathercat 2 install#

Install the current SiliconLabs USB-to-serial bridge driver for MacOS.Complete Weather Monitor II (discontinued).Vantage Pro-2 product line, including the Weather Envoy.WeatherCat is able to obtain data from the following weather station models from Davis Instruments: