Davis Instruments ConsoleLink, ConsoleLink 7617, ConsoleLink 7617OV Installation Manual
Product # 7617 & 7617OV
C
ONSOLELINK
™
I
NSTALLATION MANUAL
The ConsoleLink transmits weather data from your host weather station to
other DavisTalk™ compatible consoles and receivers. This allows you to send
weather data to one or more locations without using any wires.
The ConsoleLink connects to the Weather Monitor II and Weather Wizard II &
III. When the host station is equipped with all external and optional sensors,
the ConsoleLink can transmit the following weather data:
For example, if your host station does not have a rain collector the ConsoleLink
will not transmit rainfall readings. Make sure the DavisTalk compatible
receiver you choose, displays the sensor data you need.
The ConsoleLink can communicate using one of 8 different ID codes. This
means that multiple systems can coexist in the same geographical area. The
unit includes a pass-through connector so that you can use a WeatherLink data
logger with the host weather station.
Note:
The ConsoleLink operates on a low power frequency that does not require you to obtain an FCC
license.
For a complete listing of all DavisTalk compatible products, please see our
latest catalog.
Data from Host
Weather Station
Weather
Monitor II
Weather
Wizard II
and III
Inside Humidity Yes No
Outside Humidity Yes No
Inside Temperature Yes Yes
Outside Temperature Yes Yes
Rainfall Yes Yes
Wind Speed Yes Yes
Wind Direction Yes Yes
Barometer Yes No
Page 2 ConsoleLink™
C
OMPONENTS
The ConsoleLink consists of a single unit as shown below.
THE C
ONSOLE
L
INK
Note: You must also have an appropriate host weather station and a DavisTalk compatible receiver to
complete the system. See our latest catalog for a listing of DavisTalk compatible products.
L
OCATING
THE
C
ONSOLE
L
INK
Try to position the DavisTalk compatible receiver(s) as close to the
ConsoleLink as possible. Here are typical maximum transmission ranges:
✦
In the line of sight: 400 feet (240 m).
✦
Through walls and ceilings: 100 to 200 feet (30 to 60 m).
✦
Through trees and foliage: 100 to 200 feet (30 to 60 m).
Radio transmission range is reduced by:
✦
Interior and exterior walls, trees and other foliage.
✦
Metal reinforcements such as rebar and wire mesh in walls.
✦
People in the vicinity of the receiver.
✦
Radio interference from wireless products such as 900 MHz cordless phones.
I
NSTALLATION
S
TEPS
The ConsoleLink comes already assembled; all you need to do is:
1. Attach the ConsoleLink to the host weather station, page 3.
If you wish, you can also attach a WeatherLink Data Logger, page 3,or
attach a ConsoleLink to a wireless weather station, page 4.
2. Set the transmitter ID code, page 5.
3. Power the ConsoleLink, page 6.
4. Test data transmission, page 6.
Antenna
ConsoleLink
Connector
WeatherLink
Jack
Dip
Switches
Attaching the ConsoleLink to the Host Weather Station Page 3
A
TTACHING
THE
C
ONSOLE
L
INK
TO
THE
H
OST
W
EATHER
S
TATION
The ConsoleLink has a short cable with a modular connector (ConsoleLink
connector) on its free end. Attach the transmitter to the host weather station as
follows:
1. Remove power from your weather
station.
2. Nest the ConsoleLink into the
console base.
3. Insert the ConsoleLink connector into
the weather station “WeatherLink” jack as
shown.
A
TTACHING
THE
C
ONSOLE
L
INK
TO
THE
H
OST
S
TATION
Note: We recommend not to plug in the power cord at this time. The diagram above is for you to refer
to when you power the ConsoleLink (see page 6).
A
TTACHING
A
W
EATHER
L
INK
D
ATA
L
OGGER
(O
PTIONAL
)
You can attach a WeatherLink data logger to the ConsoleLink as follows:
1. Remove power from the
weather station.
2. Nest the ConsoleLink into
the console base as shown in
the diagram above.
3. Insert the ConsoleLink
connector into the weather
station “WeatherLink” jack.
4. Insert the WeatherLink
connector into the ConsoleLink “WeatherLink” jack
5. Reinstall the Console base
following the instructions in
your host station manual.
A
TTACHING
A
W
EATHER
L
INK
TO
THE
C
ONSOLE
L
INK
WeatherLink
(optional)
ConsoleLink
inside console base
WeatherLink
External Cable
Power
Adapter
110 VAC
Power Outlet
Connection
to Computer
Antenna
ConsoleLink
To Power
Adapter
Weather Station
Console
"WeatherLink"
Jack
Console
Base
ConsoleLink
Connector
Power
Cord
"WeatherLink"
Pass-through Jack
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