Product Manual

WeatherHawk®

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Appendix A: WeatherHawk Equipment

The following equipment is available from WeatherHawk and these items can be ordered on-line at

http://www.weatherhawk.com. Contact WeatherHawk Customer Service for questions concerning the use of the

following equipment.

Communications Options

USB-AD Serial-to-USB Adapter

The USB-AD Serial-to-USB Adapter is required if you’re your computer has a USB port to communicate with the

WeatherHawk. The USB-AD Serial-to-USB Adapter is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) converter that provides a plug

and play RS-232 serial connection to a USB input on a computer. Data rates up to 230 kbps are supported.

The USB-AD includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Converter with a 1 meter cable

This product is commercially produced and may not always be available in this specific configuration.

WeatherHawk may substitute a part of equal or greater value if this device is discontinued by the

manufacturer.

RS485-KT Communications Module Kit

The RS485-KT enables wired connections between the WeatherHawk 232 weather station and a Host computer

(PC) for up to 4,000 feet (1300 meters). The customer must supply a CAT 5 grade cable, between the

WeatherHawk and the Host computer, with each end terminating in RJ-11 connectors.

The RS485-KT includes:

 Opto-isolated RS485 interface module for the Host PC

 Power supply for the RS485 module located at the Host PC

 RS485 interface module for the WeatherHawk weather station

The RS485 module for the WeatherHawk is not weatherproof and must be installed in a non-condensing

environment within 50 feet of the WeatherHawk station, or in a weatherproof enclosure at the

WeatherHawk station.

Power Supplies