Davis Instruments Envoy8X Manuel utilisateur
GETTING
STARTED
GUIDE
Envoy8X™
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FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void
the warranty and void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
FCC ID: IR2DWW6312
IC: 378810-6312
EC EMC Compliance
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Direc-
tive 2004/108/EC; Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC; and Eco-Design Directive 2005/32/
EC>0.5 watt no-load adapter; and ETSI EN300-220.
Envoy8X Getting Started Guide
(Product Number: 6318
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.318 Rev. A (1/26/11)
© Davis Instruments Corp. 2011. All rights reserved. Information in this document subject
to change without notification. WeatherLink, Vantage Vue, and Vantage Pro, WeatherLink
are registered trademarks of Davis Instruments. Envoy is a trademark of Davis Instru-
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trademark of Oracle Corporation.
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Introduction
Envoy8XTM allows you to store, view and manipulate a vast array of
weather data on your PC. It can receive data from up to eight different
transmitters, including wireless Vantage Pro2TM (6152 & 6153), Vantage
Pro2 Plus (6162 & 6163), and Vantage Vue® (6250) sensor suites;
wireless Leaf Wetness and Soil Moisture Stations (6345); wireless
Temperature and Temperature/Humidity Stations (6372 & 6382); as
well as many third-party transmitters; in any combination.
Envoy8X Features
• Radio compatible with all Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue
transmitters
• Software can manage multiple Envoy8Xs
• Stores data in relational databases such as Microsoft Access®,
Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL®.
• Easy export of data to Excel for graphing and analysis.
• Export data to WeatherLink for additional plotting and reporting.
• Compatible with all Davis repeaters
Package Contents
Before installing the software on your PC, make sure your package
includes the following items:
• Envoy8X
• Two #6 x 1” screws for wall mounting
• Weather Data Transfer Utility for Envoy8X software CD
• AC Adapter
System Requirements
Envoy8X requires the following:
• Computer running Windows XP®-SP3, Vista®, or 7 operating systems
• 32 MB memory (64 MB recommended)
• VGA/SVGA monitor (800 x 600 or higher recommended)
• One free USB or serial port
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Data Logger Requirements
• Davis WeatherLink® USB or serial version (sold separately)
Note: A WeatherLink data logger is required. You may choose to install Weather-
Link software and import the Envoy8X database into WeatherLink. How-
ever, WeatherLink software cannot display all the data Envoy8X can log.
MS Excel® is required to use some export features of Envoy8X.
MS Access is not required for data download to an Access database.
Optional Temperature Sensor
• The Envoy8X has an internal temperature-humidity sensor, as well
as a barometer. The data from the temperature and humidity sensors
will appear in the software as “Inside” data. If you do not want the
“inside” temperature to be from this sensor, such as when the
Envoy8X is housed in an outside shelter, you may add either the
Stainless Steel Temperature Probe with RJ Connector (6475), or the
Temperature Probe with RJ Connector (plastic housing, 6477). Both
have a 25’ cable (7.6 m) The data from the optional sensor will now
appear as the “inside” temperature.
External
Temperature
Sensor
RJ Jack
RJ Connector
Insert Power
Adaper
Plug and rotate
to fit
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Before You Install Envoy8X
Install the transmitting stations you will be using. Make sure that each
transmitter has a unique Transmitter ID (TX ID). (The factory default on
all transmitters is TX ID 1.) Refer to the transmitting station manual for
information on setting or changing the Transmitter ID.
You will need to know the Transmitter ID and transmitting station type
(such as Vantage Pro2 ISS or Leaf Wetness & Soil Moisture/
Temperature) when you configure the Envoy8X. If any transmitting
station is going through a repeater or repeaters, you will also need the
Repeater ID (A-H) of the last repeater before the Envoy8X. List your
transmitters and repeaters to refer to during setup of your Envoy8X.
Note: You can add transmitting stations in the future. Make sure that you assign
each an unused Transmitter ID.
Transmitting Station
Type
TX ID
(1-8)
Repeater
ID
(A-H)
Transmitting Station
Location
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Preparing the Envoy8X
• Install the data logger
• Install the batteries and AC power source
• Mount your Envoy8X
Install the Data Logger
Installing the data logger (supplied with WeatherLink) is the first
step in preparing the Envoy8X to transmit data to the software.
CAUTION: Plugging or unplugging the data logger while power is applied to the
Envoy8X can lock up or damage the logger. The WeatherLink data
logger must be installed before you install the batteries or plug in the
AC power adapter.
1. Remove the three screws from the back of the Envoy case, and
separate the case halves to expose the data logger connector.
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2. Carefully insert the data logger (Serial or USB) into the connector
slot, making sure to push the data logger firmly into place.
Inserting the Serial or USB data logger into the Envoy8X
3. Rejoin the case halves, making sure the data logger cable passes
through the cable channel.
4. Fasten using the three screws you removed in step 1.
Data Logger
Cable Channel
Serial
Data Logger
Data Logger
Cable Channel
USB
Data Logger
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Install or Replace the Batteries
Note: Before installing batteries and/or AC adapter, make sure the data logger is
already installed. If replacing batteries, see below.
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the Envoy8X case by
pressing on the arrow embossed on the cover and sliding the cover
away from the case.
2. Insert three AA-cell batteries, negative terminal (flat side) first.
The Envoy8X emits two beeps if the start-up test is successful. If
you do not hear two beeps, check your battery orientation and
reinstall the batteries. If you hear no beeps again, contact Davis
InstrumentsTechnical Support (see page 14.).
3. Replace the battery cover on the case.
To replace the batteries:
1. Make sure data logger is installed. Download any data in the data
logger and plug in the power adapter to retain power while batteries
are replaced.
Note: If you are unable to plug in the power adapter you will need to reset the
time and date in your Envoy8X after replacing batteries. Refer to your
Envoy8X software Help files for instructions.
2. Follow the steps above. You may put the date on the space provided
on the label on the back of the Envoy8X for future reference.
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Connecting AC Power
The operating battery power for Envoy8X is up to 5 months, depend-
ing on the number of transmitters being received. Envoy8X is sup-
plied with an optional AC power adapter that can be used as an
addtional power source.
1. Make sure data logger is installed. Locate the power adapter jack
on the end of the Envoy case next to the data logger output cable.
2. Insert the power adapter plug into the power jack, and plug the
adapter into the outlet. You may need to rotate the power adapter
plug, especially if using an external temperature sensor. Plug the
power adapter into the outlet.
If this is the initial power-up (that is, no batteries were installed),
the Envoy8X emits two beeps if the start-up test is successful. If
you do not hear two beeps, check to make sure the adapter is
plugged in correctly. If so, contact Davis Instruments Technical
Support (see page 14).
Power
Adapter
Plug
To
Computer
AC Power
Adapter
A
C Power
Jack
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Mount Your Envoy8X
You can place your Envoy8X on your desktop, install it on a wall
near your computer, or install it with the optional Multi-Purpose
Shelter (7728). Here are some guidelines for placing your Envoy8X.
Envoy8X Location
Place the Envoy8X in a location where it is easily accessible and can
be easily connected to a computer. For more accurate readings:
• Avoid placing the Envoy8X in direct sunlight. This may cause
erroneous inside temperature and humidity readings and may
damage the unit.
• Avoid placing the Envoy8X near radiators or heating/air condi-
tioning ducts.
• If mounting the Envoy8X on a wall, choose an interior wall.
Avoid exterior walls that tend to heat up or cool down depending
on the weather.
The range of the radio transmission depends on several factors.
Typical maximum ranges are:
• Line of sight: 1000 feet (300 m).
• Under most conditions: 200 - 400 feet (60 - 120 m).
Other range and transmission considerations include:
• Range may be reduced by walls, ceilings, trees, foliage, a metal
roof or other large metal structures or objects such as aluminum
siding, metal ducts, and metal appliances, such as refrigerators.
• Frequency interferers also reduce transmission distance. Cord-
less phones (900 MHz) are a common example of frequency
interference.
• Transmission between wireless units may be obscured by
something unidentifiable, or by some obstacle that can’t be
worked around.
Note: For best results, orient transmitting antennas and the Envoy8X
antenna so that the orientation and angles of the antennas are parallel
to each other.
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