Sorry, current prototypes are not PoE. Some pictures of the likely production version are here:
https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=41938.msg430788#msg430788
Interesting read...thanks for the link John.
I was kinda hoping for a device that has the same form-factor as the Davis 6555 consisting of a small plug-in module that is completely hidden behind the console door with just a trailing RJ45 socket that would accept a PoE ethernet cable directly from my switch.
I guess the Meteo-Pi would be the closest to what I am looking for? Does that hide behind the console door and connect to the Pi by the 6-wire cable to power it in addition to taking care of the data transfer?
So just a single cable from Pi to Console if I have understood the operation of the Meteo-Pi correctly?
And if I have is there any limit on length as the console is in my office and the Pi would be almost 3m directly above it in the loft?
Thanks & kind regards,
-=Glyn=-
Hi,
Ethernet logger has no PoE.
MeteoPi and Ethernet Logger use the same data logger small module which is small enought to hide in console and allow to connect cable.
Power in new design is connected to DC input of console using small power cable. This is around data logger and console.
Console should be connected by 6 wire cable, which provides communication and power. Voltage level is 0-3.3v. Many documents will say that cable lenght is maximum 10 meters, but in reality could be longer, because console is maximum 19200 Baud rate.
MeteoPi and Ethernet logger, because of this little data logger module are not consuming power from batteries in console.
WiFiLogger and WL IP will drain console batteries in 3 days.