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Software updates are for owners of earlier versions of WeatherLink. Downloadable at no charge.

10/26/2009: WeatherLink for Macintosh Update, 5.1.0

WeatherLink for Macintosh Update

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What's new in version 5.1.0

  1. Supports new Davis Weather station, Vantage Vue.
  2. Added USB drivers that support Snow Leopard.
  3. Fixed a bug that grayed out menu options when Bulletin was running.
  4. No longer posts excessive messages to the Mac Console.
  5. Menus moved from the WeatherLink window to top of screen.

What's new in version 5.0.4

  1. New serial I/O library libjspMacOSX.jnilib fixes the problem of WeatherLink crashing when run on an Intel Mac using OS X v10.5 Leopard
  2. Can now browse and make plots if serial connection not present (previous versions exited after error)
  3. Internet Settings dialog box expanded for readability on Leopard Mac

What's new in version 5.0.3c

  1. This release updates a serial comm. Java library and resolves the problem of WeatherLink crashing when run on an Intel Mac using OS X v10.5 Leopard

To install: After downloading, run this file and choose a directory to install the program.

Requires: This software update requires purchase of a Davis Weather station, WeatherLink for Macintosh version 5.0.x and Mac OS 10.x.

Platform: Mac OSX 10.1 or above
Version: 5.1.0
File Name: MacLink_v510_Install.zip
File Size: 2.49 MB
Released: 10/26/2009
9/8/2009: WeatherLink for Windows Update, 5.9.0

WeatherLink for Windows Update

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Note: You must unplug your WeatherLink USB data logger from the USB port on your PC before you install this upgrade.

What's new in 5.9.0

  1. The Vantage Vue weather station is supported in this software version.
  2. Fixes USB driver dropout issue. If a dropout is detected the driver is reloaded and a remark is added to the log file.
  3. “Expansion_Modules” folder will now be created automatically regardless of whether you have installed any expansion modules.
  4. Wind Direction calibration can now be done via software.
  5. Informational dialog boxes are suppressed when WeatherLink is minimized; if a screen saver has been activated or if the Bulletin, Strip charts and Plot, are running.
  6. Added the ability to set the units that the console displays as well as what the software displays.
  7. “Readme.wri” has been converted to “Readme.rtf” file.
  8. Web download Password may contain special characters. These characters include: “!”, “*”, “\”, “(“, “)”, “;”, “@”, “&”, “=”, “+”, “$”,”,”, “/”, “?”, “%”, “#”, “[“, “]”.
  9. Web download time out has been lengthened from 30 seconds to 60 seconds.
  10. “Show indoor data only” mode is available for any Vantage console. This mode mimics the software interface for a Perception weather station and includes EMC and Air Density.
  11. Upon entering the “Set Transceiver” screen, the software will check for model mismatch between hardware and software configuration.
  12. Right clicking in the Bulletin now opens the Summary screen.
  13. Now stations that are stored outside the WeatherLink directory can be renamed
  14. Fixed the bug that causes the software, when using a dial-up modem connection, to dial the modem when you exit the software.
  15. Fixed a bug that displayed, in the Sunrise/Sunset report, 60 minutes instead of the following hour. E.g. 5:60a will now read 6:00a
  16. Wind Run nautical mile unit now displays as “n mi” instead of “knots”.

What's new in 5.8.3

  1. Fixed the "Unable to copy log file" pop-up error when logging messages.
  2. Fixed the issue where WeatherLink, when using a dial-up modem connection, dials the modem upon quitting the program.
  3. Fixed bad error message "Error (-1) on COM0" when testing Comm port with no station attached.
  4. Added the ability to set the Wind Direction calibration on the Vantage Pro2 console or Envoy.
  5. Added the ability to synchronize the units used on the Vantage Pro2 or Envoy console with the software settings.
  6. Save weather data received from a station when a download is interrupted. The next download attempt does not have to start over from the beginning.

Version 5.8.2 Features

  1. Fixes a critical bug that prevented proper USB driver installation
  2. Updates all USB virtual COM drivers to version 5.3

Required: WeatherLink data logger (6510C, 6510SER, 6510USB, 6540, 6544, 6550, 6560, 6555, 7862).

Platform: Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Version: 5.9.0
File Name: WeatherLink_Install_590.exe
File Size: 35.6 MB
Released: 9/8/2009
5/24/2006: Agricultural/Turf Management Module, 1.1.0

Agricultural/Turf Management Module

Download Now (337 KB)

What's new in version 1.1.0

  1. Fixed rounding errors with Degree-Day reports when Temperature units are in Celsius
  2. Temperature thresholds in the Soil Temp Hours and Chilling Requirements reports are now recorded in tenths of a degree Fahrenheit instead of in whole degrees
  3. The Bright Sunshine Hours report has been removed from the Agricultural/Turf Management module because it is now included in WeatherLink v5.

Required: The Agricultural/Turf Management Module requires a WeatherLink data logger (6510SER, 6510USB, 7862) and WeatherLink for Windows v5.5.0 or higher.

Platform: Windows 95, 98, NT4, ME, 2000, XP (a USB connection requires 98SE or above)
Version: 1.1.0
File Name: AgTurf_110.exe
File Size: 337 KB
Released: 5/24/2006
10/17/2001: Davis Ticker Java Applet Update & On-Line Configuration Wizard, 

Davis Ticker Java Applet Update & On-Line Configuration Wizard

Download Now (7 KB)

This updated Java applet resolves several problems and adds several new features. Please refer to the documentation for the WeatherLink 5.1 or use the On-Line Configuration Wizard to generate the required HTML for you. The Configuration Wizard can be used to generate the HTML code needed to use the Davis Ticker Java applet included with WeatherLink Toolbox 1.x and WeatherLink 5.1. The HTML code generated with this tool can be inserted directly into your web page.

Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Unix
Version:
File Name: davisticker.class
File Size: 7 KB
Released: 10/17/2001
7/25/2000: WeatherLink Toolbox Update, 1.4

WeatherLink Toolbox Update

Download Now (455 KB)

Will update any existing WeatherLink Toolbox 1.0x installation to version 1.

  • New version of the software fixes many of the bugs that caused the program to crash. Improved paging feature. Software redials internet connection if a busy signal is detected. Much faster downloading of the station and processing of htx template files too.

    Required: Use of this version requires purchase of the original retail product.

    Version: 1.4
    File Name: toolbox140.exe
    File Size: 455 KB
    Released: 7/25/2000
  • 2/1/2000: WeatherLink: Perception/Wizard/Monitor, DOS, 3.01

    WeatherLink: Perception/Wizard/Monitor, DOS

    Download Now (374 KB)

    Users of WeatherLink 2.x who have experienced Y2K problems can download the 3.01 DOS program for free.

    Version: 3.01
    File Name: pcl3inst.exe
    File Size: 374 KB
    Released: 2/1/2000
    1/8/1999: WeatherLink: Perception/Wizard/Monitor, Windows, 4.04

    WeatherLink: Perception/Wizard/Monitor, Windows

    Download Now (329 KB)

    New version of the software which fixes several minor problems. Will update any existing WeatherLink 4.x installation to version 4.04

    Required: Use of this version requires purchase of the original retail product.

    Platform: Windows
    Version: 4.04
    File Name: wlink44up.exe
    File Size: 329 KB
    Released: 1/8/1999
    1/7/1999: WeatherLink: Perception/Wizard/Monitor, Mac, 1.2

    WeatherLink: Perception/Wizard/Monitor, Mac

    Download Now (111 KB)

    New version of the software which insures both Year 2000 and Leap Year compliance. Patch files are contained in a self-extracting file; double click to unstuff the files. Consult the "Read Me" file for information on the latest changes and instructions on applying the patch files.

    Required: Use of this version requires purchase of the original retail product.

    Platform: Macintosh
    Version: 1.2
    File Name: maclink12.sea
    File Size: 111 KB
    Released: 1/7/1999
    9/18/1997: WeatherLink: Energy, Windows Update, 1.01

    WeatherLink: Energy, Windows Update

    Download Now (718 KB)

    Version 1.01 was released to correct several minor bugs, and provide other enhancements. Fixes in this version include: Windows NT 4.0 compatibility. Improved modem support. Copy command and the Export command does include the redundant 12:00p (midnight) record which can affect your spread sheet totals. Threshold must be exceeded before Hours of Daylight are accumulated. Fixed Copy (would not do multiple days) and Export (sometimes would not do multiple months or years) commands. Fixed handling of Year/Month/Day modes for dates. Fixed printing of multiple months and multiple years. Fixed "Hot Water" usage so it doesn't default to 2 gallons.

    Required: Use of this version requires purchase of the original retail product.

    Version: 1.01
    File Name: eem101.zip
    File Size: 718 KB
    Released: 9/18/1997
    9/18/1997: WeatherLink: Health, Windows Update, 1.01

    WeatherLink: Health, Windows Update

    Download Now (700 KB)

    Version 1.01 was released to correct several minor bugs, and provide other enhancements. Fixes in this version include: Windows NT 4.0. compatibility. Improved modem support. Copy command and the Export command does not include the redundant 12:00p (midnight) record which can affect your spread sheet totals. Threshold must be exceeded before Hours of Daylight are accumulated. Fixed Copy (would not do multiple days) and Export (sometimes would not do multiple months or years) commands. Fixed handling of Year/Month/Day modes for dates. Fixed printing of multiple months and multiple years.

    Required: Use of this version requires purchase of the original retail product.

    Version: 1.01
    File Name: hem101.zip
    File Size: 700 KB
    Released: 9/18/1997