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« on: November 18, 2010, 02:29:53 PM » |
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Help....I bought a used 2308, and it seems to work fine, however, it didn't come with the computer cable, so after searching and buying one online, it arrived today, i set it up, fired up my computer......and heavy weather doesn't detect it.....Help!!!...thanks so much...!
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2010, 02:32:47 PM » |
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Do you have a disc with drivers on?
That should be used first I would think.
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2010, 04:18:55 PM » |
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Yes, you will for sure need to install the drivers for the USB to serial adapter.
If after installing the driver it still does not work, check the specifications to make sure that the adapter supports hardware handshaking. The RTS and DTR lines are required for use with the WS-23XX La Crosse consoles.
IOGear makes a good adapter if the one you have does not work out.
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2010, 06:05:50 PM » |
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no, i don't have any software, i downloaded heavy weather from online.....do you have a link where i can get the driver(s)?...
and no, this isn't a USB adapter situation, i got the serial to phone jack type cord it calls for....
...and thanks for any and all help!
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2010, 06:18:47 PM » |
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Are you sure the serial port is active/running? Can check by right clicking My Computer then selecting Manage, Device Manager, Ports (COM & LPT), then double click on Communications Port (COM 1) to see if it's detected and running properly. If all is good and running normally you could try right clicking on Communications Port (COM 1) and select disable then enable again for the PC to relearn the connection.
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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2010, 07:22:25 PM » |
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no, i don't have any software, i downloaded heavy weather from online.....do you have a link where i can get the driver(s)?...
and no, this isn't a USB adapter situation, i got the serial to phone jack type cord it calls for....
...and thanks for any and all help!
So this is real serial port built in to the PC? If you are running the console in wireless mode (no cord to the remote thermo), make sure you plugged the cord in to the right port on the console. There are two ports, one for the PC, the other for the optional cord that runs to the remote thermo. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2010, 11:59:21 AM » |
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this is the real serial port built into the motherboard, and yes, it's plugged in to the station right, and the device manager shows the port is there, but still nothing.....
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2010, 12:03:54 PM » |
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Some users have reported issues with the RJ jack not seating properly. Just for the heck of it, see if you can jam it in a bit and tape in place if needed. This may or may not be an issue but it does not hurt checking it out.
If you are good with a multi-meter, we can check the voltages on the RJ jack to make sure that there is opposing voltages on the RTS and DTR lines. This is required otherwise the console will refuse to talk.
Bad cables do happen from time to time so it would be probably be wise to verify its integrity if you can do so.
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2010, 12:14:30 PM » |
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the connection seems tight...is there a diagram somewhere that shows which contacts i can use to test the voltage coming thru the jack?
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2010, 12:19:36 PM » |
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The pin out for the RS-232 cable for the
WS-2310/15/17:
On RJ-11 Side (clip down, telephone style connector) From left to right looking down on the connector Color: Blue Brown Green White
On the 9 Pin D-Shell (PC Interface)
Signal: RTS RXD TXD DTR
Pin...: 7 2 3 4
So Blue -> Pin 7, Brown -> Pin 2 etc.
Note that there is NO connection to the RS-232 ground (pin 5)!!!
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2010, 12:47:44 PM » |
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ok, i think i know what the problem is....my cord, on the phone jack end has white, none, black and red....It's a celeston data serial port cord, it's the only one i could find online that looked like it matched...apparently i was wrong....so i suppose the question becomes...where the heck can i get this cord for my la crosse?????
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2010, 12:57:24 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2010, 01:15:07 PM » |
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I notice my model (2308) isn't listed...does a cord for 2310 match with the one needed for my 2308?...and thanks so much!!!
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2010, 01:21:38 PM » |
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Yes, the WS-23XX models are all the same including the sensors.
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2010, 03:05:11 PM » |
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ok, thanks, i'll get it ordered, and i just gotta feeling that everything will be fine then...thanks for your help!!!
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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2010, 05:08:19 PM » |
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Not a problem, let us know if it works.
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DanS
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2010, 05:16:41 PM » |
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ok, i think i know what the problem is....my cord, on the phone jack end has white, none, black and red....It's a celeston data serial port cord, it's the only one i could find online that looked like it matched...apparently i was wrong....so i suppose the question becomes...where the heck can i get this cord for my la crosse?????
Guess you'll have to get a Celeston telescope with hand controller to go with that cable now.  |
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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2010, 05:18:28 PM » |
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Guess you'll have to get a Celeston telescope with hand controller to go with that cable now. I like the way you think, Dan!  |
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