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The MASTER mode computer is connected directly to the CloudWatcher via the serial cable.
Configuring for MASTER Mode Operation
a. Run Setup.exe.
b. Create a directory in a local disk and make it shareable to other users in the local network.
c. Connect the CloudWatcher before starting the program.
d. Start program.
e. The program will prompt you:
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Select Yes
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Selects Master mode.
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Cancel
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Leave this dialogue box.
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f. Select Yes for MASTER installation.
g. The program will display the following window:
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Select COM Port
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Select COM port that connects to the CloudWatcher.
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Test Port
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Test the serial connection.
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Initialize the connection
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Connects to the CloudWatcher
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h. Check the Setup tab => Device section.
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Start CloudWatcher software
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Connects to the CloudWatcher and presents weather data. If correctly configured, writes the Parameters Transfer File. (See Remote Mode.)
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Select preferred units
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Select required combination of units. Altitude allows calculation of sea level pressure.
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Adjust rain sensor heater settings as required
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Items in red can be amended. You may wish to start with default values.
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Adjust K factors here
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The K factors can be to local conditions.
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Right click to view graph of K factors
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This can be helpful in visualising the effect of constants.
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Enable / Disable switch control
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If you intend to use the inbuilt switch, ensure it is enabled here.
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Set safe condition delay
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The CloudWatcher waits for this length of time after conditions become safe before reporting safe.
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Set cloud alarm delay
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The CloudWatcher waits for this length of time after detecting cloud before reporting unsafe.
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Set temperature offsets
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Allows tuning of temperature indictations.
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Choose anemometer type
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Older units have gray anemometers, more moder units are black.
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