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Just in case anyone's missed the news, the revised Vantage Pro 2
stations are now in stock. It will probably be a couple of months before there's a full range of accessories, with wireless repeaters, in particular, not due in until March, though other accessories eg the optional anemometer wireless transmitter are already here. To recap, the VP2 stations are a limited revision of the existing VP1 stations. Although there are a few cosmetic and detail differences, the only key difference is that the VP2 wireless stations are using a distinct wireless technology which gives increased wireless range. The VP2 stations are unchanged in general accuracy and feature specifications and so existing VP1 owners have no reason to consider upgrading, except in the specific circumstance where longer wireless range or a more powerful wireless signal (eg to penetrate further into a building) might be desirable. We've yet to test the VP2 wireless range in practice but expect it now to exceed 100m clear line-of-sight. Finally, a version of the Weatherlink data logger with a native USB interface is now also available. JGD www.weatherstations.co.uk |
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Just curious John, I currently have a WMII which is plugged in via
WeatherLink into a 15 way D Serial Port, works fine. Is there any benifit of upgrading to the USB interface, speed etc? Are we tallking about an adapter RJ11 to USB, or a complete new logger and susequently what would be the cost.? Many thanks Keith (Southend) *********************** Weather Home & Abroad http://www.southendweather.net On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 14:23:02 +0000, John Dann wrote: Finally, a version of the Weatherlink data logger with a native USB interface is now also available. JGD www.weatherstations.co.uk |
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On Fri, 07 Jan 2005 17:12:01 +0000, "Keith (Southend)"
wrote: Just curious John, I currently have a WMII which is plugged in via WeatherLink into a 15 way D Serial Port, works fine. Is there any benifit of upgrading to the USB interface, speed etc? Are we tallking about an adapter RJ11 to USB, or a complete new logger and susequently what would be the cost.? The 7862 logger for WMII stations is of course a different animal from the 6510 logger and I'm not aware that there are any plans to make a native USB version of the 7862 logger. However, it is perfectly possible to use an external serial-to-USB converter with the 7862. Davis make one (8434) priced around £22 +VAT +P&P. There are many others around from other makers in your local PC store, very possibly cheaper, but they don't all work equally well, especially the older designs, and for the sake of saving a couple of quid might not be the most hassle-free choice compared to buying the Davis one. JGD www.weatherstations.co.uk |
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