Ambient Weather Support

If you do not have a serial port on your computer, you can use a USB to Serial adapter. They are available from Ambient Weather:
USB to 9-pin serial adapter. We have tested this adapter and guarantee it’s functionality

1. You will also need a serial cable to go between the weather station and the USB adaptor: 9 pin serial cable
2. With the USB converter are USB to serial drivers (the USB converter emulates a serial port). Make sure you install these drivers. The drivers are included with the USB converter. If you can not find these drivers, perform a Google search for the USB converter manufacturer, part number and the word “drivers” and download them from the manufacturer’s website.
3. After installing the drivers, you will need to determine the comport that was assigned. To find this in windows, select Control Panel (make sure you are in “Classic View” if running Windows XP) | System | Hardware | Device Manager | Ports (Com and LPT) and look for the installed port assigned by the adapter. Next, enter this comport in Virtual Weather Station by selecting Communication | Communication.