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common_questions_weatherduino_system [2018/05/12 19:02] – [I have an weather instrument which isn't in the list of supported instruments. Can I use it?] werk_agcommon_questions_weatherduino_system [2018/09/17 13:18] (current) – Corrected typos & minor changes. tedem
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-====== Common questions on the WeatherDuino system ======+====== Common questions about the WeatherDuino system ======
  
 +====== What hardware do I need to build a WeatherDuino Weather Station? ======
  
-====== What hardware I need to build an WeatherDuino Weather Station? ======+The minimal hardware needed to build a WeatherDuino weather station is one Transmitter Unit and one Receiver Unit, and obviously a set of weather instruments (anemometer, rain gauge, temperature / humidity sensor, etc).\\ 
 +Besides transmission of the RF signal, the transmitter units act as an interface where all outdoor weather instruments are connected.\\ 
 +One transmitter unit is enough to connect all the most common weather instruments, however for reasons of better placement of some weather instruments, up to four transmitter units can be used with each receiver unit.
  
-The minimal hardware to build an WeatherDuino weather station, is one Transmitter Unit and one Receiver Unit, and obviously a set of weather instruments (anemometer, rain gauge, temperature / humidity sensor, etc).\\ +====== Where can I get the circuit boards to build a WeatherDuino weather station? ======
-Besides transmission of the RF signal, the Transmitter Units act as an interface where all outdoor weather instruments are connected.\\ +
-One Transmitter Unit is enough to connect all the most common weather instruments, however for reasons of better placement of some weather instruments, up to four Transmitter Units can be used per each Receiver Unit.+
  
 +All information about circuit board prices, availability and how to order can be found here: [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum/Forum-Circuit-Boards-PCB-Parts-lists|Circuit Boards for WeatherDuino systems]].
  
-====== How data is transmitted? ======+====== How is data transmitted? ======
  
-As almost every weather station, WeatherDuino works by using Radio Frequency signals for communication between the Transmitters and the Receiver Unit.\\ +In common with most weather stations, WeatherDuino works by using Radio Frequency (RF) signals for communication between the Transmitters and the Receiver Unit.\\ 
-Currently WeatherDuino uses OOK/ASK radio modules, available in 433Mhz and 315Mhz versions. Mainly 433MHz is used, however, depending on national regulations users may also use 315MHz versions.\\ +Currently WeatherDuino uses OOK/ASK radio modules, available in 433Mhz and 315Mhz versions. Most systems use 433MHz, however, depending on national regulations users may prefer to use 315MHz versions.\\ 
-Up to four Transmitter Units can be used per each Receiver.+Up to four Transmitter Units can send data to each Receiver Unit.
  
 {{:wiki:howitworks.jpg?nolink&670x338  |WeatherDuino - How it works}} {{:wiki:howitworks.jpg?nolink&670x338  |WeatherDuino - How it works}}
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 ====== What's the maximum RF range? ====== ====== What's the maximum RF range? ======
-The maximum distance which can be achieved between Transmitters and Receivers, as happen with any RF signal, depends of several factors.\\  
-In favourable conditions the range can go up to more than 100 meters. WeatherDuino users haven't reported any major problem for ranges between 10 to 50 meters.\\  
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 +As with any RF signal, the maximum distance which can be achieved between Transmitters and Receivers depends on several factors.\\
 +In favourable conditions the range can extend to more than 100 meters. WeatherDuino users haven't reported any major problems for ranges between 10 to 50 meters.
  
 +====== Do WeatherDuino receivers have a data logger? ======
  
 +Yes, both the WeatherDuino Pro2 and Pro2 PLUS systems have data logging capabilities. Both systems emulate a Davis data logger, so they work in exactly the same way and have the same capabilities of the Davis data loggers.\\
 +For a quick comparison between WeatherDuino receivers, please refer to [[:weatherduino_receivers#weatherduino_receivers_-_comparison_chart|WeatherDuino Receivers - Comparison Chart]]
  
-====== Does WeatherDuino receivers have a data logger? ====== +The number of data records which can be stored depends on the Sample Interval, which can be defined by the user in the WeatherDuino software. Below is a table illustrating the data logger capacity in relation to the Sample Interval.
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-The WeatherDuino Pro2 and Pro2 PLUS systems have data logger capabilities. Both systems emulate a Davis data logger, so it works exactly the same way and have the same capabilities of the Davis data loggers.\\ +
-For a quick comparison between WeatherDuino receivers, please refer to [[:weatherduino_receivers#WeatherDuino Receivers - Comparison Chart|WeatherDuino Receivers - Comparison Chart]] +
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-The number of data records which can be stored depends of the Sample Interval, which can be defined by the user in the WeatherDuino software. Bellow is a table illustrating the data logger capacity in function of the Sample Interval.+
  
 ^Sample Interval^Capacity of logger in time| ^Sample Interval^Capacity of logger in time|
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 |1 hour|106 days and 16 hours| |1 hour|106 days and 16 hours|
 |2 hours|213 days and 8 hours| |2 hours|213 days and 8 hours|
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 ====== Which weather instruments are supported? ====== ====== Which weather instruments are supported? ======
  
-One of the strengths of the WeatherDuino weather stations is the wide range of types and brands of weather instruments that can be used. Despite the already big diversity of supported weather instruments, we are continuously working to extend it.\\ +One of the strengths of the WeatherDuino weather station is the wide range of types and brands of weather instruments that can be used, and more are being added all the time.\\
 Click on the link to consult a [[:supported_weather_instruments|listing of currently supported weather instruments]]. Click on the link to consult a [[:supported_weather_instruments|listing of currently supported weather instruments]].
  
 +====== I have a weather instrument which isn't on the list of supported instruments. Can I use it? ======
 +
 +Maybe yes, maybe no. Please visit the [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum|WeatherDuino Support Forum]] and post as much information as possible about the weather instrument which you intend to use. The Forum is the best place to get answers for questions like this.
 +
 +====== Does WeatherDuino support Solar Radiation / UV sensors? ======
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 +Yes, through the use of the [[:solar_uv_interface|Solar / UV interface]].
 +
 +====== Does WeatherDuino support Soil Moisture, Soil Temperature and Leaf Wetness sensors? ======
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 +Yes, through the use of the [[:soil_leaf_interface|Soil / Leaf interface]].
 +
 +====== What weather software does WeatherDuino work with? ======
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 +WeatherDuino emulates the Davis Vantage Pro2 communication protocol, so it works with any weather software which also works with a Davis Vantage Pro2 weather station.\\
 +Cumulus1, CumulusMX, WeewX and Weather Display are the most common software used by the WeatherDuino users.
 +
 +===== User Interface - List of available languages =====
  
-====== I have an weather instrument which isn't in the list of supported instruments. Can I use it? ======+Currently, the user interface can be set to any of the following languages:
  
-Maybe yes, maybe not. Please visit the [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum|WeatherDuino Support Forum]] and post as many info was possible about the weather instrument which you intend to use. The Forum is the best place to get answers for questions like this.+  * Czech - Translation by Zdenek 
 +  * Dutch - Translation by Pierrelux 
 +  * English - Base Language 
 +  * French - Translation by Laulau 
 +  * German - Translation by engolling 
 +  * Italian - Translation by kraken1881 
 +  * Portuguese - Translation by Werk_AG 
 +  * Spanish - Translation by Ardummy
  
 +<WRAP round help 75%> Is your language not on the list? \\ Maybe you could contribute to the project with a translation. It will not take more than an hour of your time, and a whole country will thank you. \\ </WRAP>
  
-====== How I can get the boards to build an WeatherDuino weather station? How much they cost? ======+\\
  
-All info about boards availability, prices and how to order can be found at the WeatherDuino Support Forum, on this thread: [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum/Forum-WeatherDuino-Pro2-Pro2-PLUS-PCB-and-Parts-lists|WeatherDuino Pro2 & Pro2 PLUS - PCB and Parts lists]]. 
  

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