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PC Connect OverviewPC Connect lets you access your Weather Center data in the following ways:
• Data File: Display unit logs (or stores) data so that you can download it to a
PC in a data le (CSV, or comma-separated values le).
• PC Weather Widget: View data on your PC’s screen as a widget.
• Web Browser or Smartphone: Monitor sensor data remotely using AcuRite’s
free AcuRite online software, or from a mobile device using the free AcuRite
app, available from the iPhone App Store or Google Play Store.
PC Connect USB ModesTo setup PC Connect, you must rst select
a USB mode on the display unit.
Note: The PC Connect software MUST be
installed on your computer BEFORE connecting
the display unit to the computer.
USB Mode 1: Display Logging ON
•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of
data in memory. When memory nears
capacity, display unit’s Weather Ticker
displays an alert to download memory soon.
•Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect.
USB Mode 2: Display Logging OFF (DEFAULT)
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory for PC transfer.
USB Mode 3: Display Logging ON/Internet Bridge Mode
•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of data in memory.
•Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect.
•Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*
USB Mode 4: Display Logging OFF/Internet Bridge Mode
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory.
•Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*
* PC and internet connection must remain ON to continuously stream data
from your weather center to online sources or the AcuRite mobile app.
Set the PC Connect USB Mode1. Press the “
▲
“ or “
▼
“ buttons until “SET USB MODE?” is displayed on the
Selectable Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “ ” button to set the mode preference.
3. Press the “
▲
“ or “
▼
“ buttons to select the USB mode.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm your selection.
PC Connect USB Mode is now set.
Stores
Data
Shows
Data
USB
Mode Streams
Online*
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