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WeatherLink Console 6313 has arrived!
PaulMy:
--- Quote ---It seems that if the internet connection goes out, it probably stops working, but the original console works?
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The original console only has past data if it also has a logger. If it is like the Weatherlink Live, which I think it is if connected to the local network, then it sends data to Weatherlink.com and if no internet then it is logged and sent when internet is restored. WLL works great this way.
Enjoy,
Paul
lurk:
I ordered directly from davisinstruments.com. I'm in Southern California, USA
The only port on the unit is the USB-C port; there is no logger port.
The new console does work without an internet connection. I'd describe the new unit as a new Console + WeatherLink Live 6100 combined into one unit. When the internet is cut off, it stores the data locally and then uploads it when the connection is restored, just like the 6100 or console+logger.
--- Quote from: Davis Instruments 6313 Manual ---Can I power my console from a USB port on my computer?
No. The computer USB port will not supply sufficient power. Use the included 2A AC adapter.
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I tried plugging it into my PC and the power light turned green, and surprisingly it even showed up on the PC as a device. Upon plugging it in, it prompts for syncing media or viewing files in a folder. There are no contents of the folder.
It comes up as a device named "6313-WB801" with "DavisInstruments" as the manufacturer. The battery is also visible from this screen.
At 25% brightness with WiFi turned on, the power consumption alternates between about 3 and 5 watts every second. My guess is that it jumps to about 5 watts when it receives data from the sensors and/or transmits the data over the network for WeatherLink Live and the app.
I'll test over time to see if my PC can keep the battery charged.
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Interestingly, there is a micro SD port on the side of the console. This isn't mentioned in the manual.
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Mapantz:
--- Quote from: lurk on February 07, 2023, 12:44:02 AM ---- The console doesn't download or sync any existing data from weatherlink.com. Connecting this to weatherlink.com sets it up as its own console and station.
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It should be able to connect to your existing weatherlink account though?! So you are able to view your data..
--- Quote ---5. The next screen will allow you to create or log into your
WeatherLink account. Either create your account, log in to
an existing account, or skip this section.
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Mattk:
--- Quote from: Mapantz on February 07, 2023, 03:44:04 PM ---
--- Quote from: lurk on February 07, 2023, 12:44:02 AM ---- The console doesn't download or sync any existing data from weatherlink.com. Connecting this to weatherlink.com sets it up as its own console and station.
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It should be able to connect to your existing weatherlink account though?! So you are able to view your data..
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WeatherLink.com doesn't work like that, if you want to view your data then it's either via the App or login into WeatherLink.com?
Mapantz:
--- Quote from: Mattk on February 07, 2023, 03:52:35 PM ---WeatherLink.com doesn't work like that, if you want to view your data then it's either via the App or login into WeatherLink.com?
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Well, Davis has missed a huge trick with that, if it's correct?!
An Android-based touchscreen tablet with Wi-Fi access.. they could've implemented their website as a PWA or something, in to the console, so that you could view your already stored - and currently storing - data.
That's cack.
--- Quote ---There doesn't appear to be a way to view AirLink data in the settings
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That's also cack, with a capital C
It's ridiculous that they cannot provide a way to view AirLink data, when it's one of their devices. Proper facepalm.
I was contemplating one of these, but not anymore.
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