WeatherLink for APRS Datalogger Firmware - v 2.02

Firmware version 2.0.2
1. Report 2-minte average wind speed and 10-minute high wind speed instead of 1-minute average wind speed and 5-minute high wind speed.
2. Modify Daylight Savings to reflect the new 2007 dates. (Requires the latest console firmware v1.60.)
3. Report altimeter instead of current barometer value.
4. Fixed issue with Daylight Savings in manual mode (this bug requires the latest console firmware version 1.60).
5. Report hourly rain and 24 hourly rain as "000" if both daily rain and storm rain are 0 initially otherwise show "….." in the APRS packet until the measuring time elapses.
6. Add minimum pressure check on the altimeter data.

Note: To update your datalogger firmware simply connect your datalogger to your PC. Run this program. Select your COM port number. Repower your console. When you have confirmation that the updater program has detected your datalogger, then press OK.

Required: To use these files you will need a Davis Vantage Pro Console or Vantage Pro2 Console and a Davis WeatherLink for APRS Datalogger (#6540).

File name: APRSFirmwareUpdater_202.exe
File Posted: 30-Mar-2007
File Size: 124 KB

Vantage Pro2 Wireless Console Firmware v 1.75 Direct from PC Install

NOTE: This firmware is only for Vantage Pro2 Wireless Consoles (Davis #6312 or Davis #6312OV).

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.
2. Supports direct updates using USB or TCP/IP connections.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2007
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.
3. Extended the amount of time the lamp stays on from 10 seconds to 15 seconds. If a key is pressed within 15 seconds, the lamp stays on for an additional 60 seconds instead of 20 seconds.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.
2. The 2ND key function is now enabled longer after being pressed. The timeout period for pressing the 2ND ey and then pressing another 2ND key function was previously 4 seconds but is now 8 seconds.
3. Fixed an issue in handling temperature data when an extra temperature station signal is lost.

File name: DirectFromPC_vp2_wireless_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 478 KB

Vantage Pro2 Wireless Console Firmware v 1.75

NOTE: This firmware is only for Vantage Pro2 Wireless Consoles (Davis #6312 or Davis #6312OV) and is intended for use with a Vantage Pro2 Updater.

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2007
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.
3. Extended the amount of time the lamp stays on from 10 seconds to 15 seconds. If a key is pressed within 15 seconds, the lamp stays on for an additional 60 seconds instead of 20 seconds.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.
2. The 2ND key function is now enabled longer after being pressed. The timeout period for pressing the 2ND key and then pressing another 2ND key function was previously 4 seconds but is now 8 seconds.
3. Fixed an issue in handling temperature data when an extra temperature station signal is lost.

File name: vp2_wireless_firmware_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 476 KB

Vantage Pro2 Cabled Console Firmware v 1.75 Direct from PC Install

NOTE: This firmware is only for Vantage Pro2 Cabled Consoles (#6312C).

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.
2. Supports direct updates using USB or TCP/IP connections.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2007
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.
3. Extended the amount of time the lamp stays on from 10 seconds to 15 seconds. If a key is pressed within 15 seconds, the lamp stays on for an additional 60 seconds instead of 20 seconds.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.
2. The 2ND key function is now enabled longer after being pressed. The timeout period for pressing the 2ND key and then pressing another 2ND key function was previously 4 seconds but is now 8 seconds.

File name: DirectFromPC_vp2_cabled_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 469 KB

Vantage Pro2 Cabled Console Firmware v 1.75

NOTE: This firmware is only for Vantage Pro2 Cabled Consoles (#6312C).

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2007
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.
3. Extended the amount of time the lamp stays on from 10 seconds to 15 seconds. If a key is pressed within 15 seconds, the lamp stays on for an additional 60 seconds instead of 20 seconds.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.
2. The 2ND key function is now enabled longer after being pressed. The timeout period for pressing the 2ND key and then pressing another 2ND key function was previously 4 seconds but is now 8 seconds.

Required: To use these files you will need a Vantage Pro2 Cabled Console and a Davis Vantage Pro2 Firmware Updater (#6311VP2).

File name: vp2_cabled_firmware_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 467 KB

Envoy, Wireless Vantage Pro2 Firmware v 1.75 Direct from PC Install

NOTE: This firmware is only for a Vantage Pro2 Wireless Weather Envoy (#6316 or #6316OV).

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.
2. Supports direct updates using USB or TCP/IP connections.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2008
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.
2. Fixed an issue in handling temperature data when an extra temperature station signal is lost.

File name: DirectFromPC_Envoy_wireless_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 467 KB

Envoy, Wireless Vantage Pro2 Firmware v 1.75

NOTE: This firmware is only for a Vantage Pro2 Wireless Weather Envoy (#6316 or #6316OV).

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2007
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.
2. Fixed an issue in handling temperature data when an extra temperature station signal is lost.

Required: To use these files you will need a Davis Weather Envoy (#6316 or #6316OV) and a Davis Vantage Pro2 Firmware Updater (#6311VP2).

File name: Envoy2_wireless_firmware_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 465 KB

Envoy, Cabled Vantage Pro2 Firmware v 1.75 Direct from PC Install

NOTE: This firmware is only for a Vantage Pro2 Cabled Weather Envoy (#6316C).

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.
2. Supports direct updates using USB or TCP/IP connections.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2007
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.

File name: DirectFromPC_Envoy_cabled_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 458 KB

Envoy, Cabled Vantage Pro2 Firmware v 1.75

NOTE: This firmware is only for a Vantage Pro2 Cabled Weather Envoy (#6316C).

Firmware version 1.75
1. Fixed a bug that causes the console to display incorrect yearly rain values when the unit of measure for rain is set to millimeters.
2. Supports direct updates using USB or TCP/IP connections.

Firmware version 1.73, December 2007
1. Fixed a bug that gave the High Rain Rate an incorrect time stamp.
2. Fixed a bug that caused an inaccurate barometric reading at high elevation.

Firmware version 1.7, July 2007
1. Fixed a bug that caused the barometric data to spike after a firmware upgrade had occurred.

Required: To use these files you will need a Davis Weather Envoy (#6316C) and a Davis Vantage Pro2 Firmware Updater (#6311VP2).

File name: Envoy2_cabled_firmware_1_75.zip
File Posted: 03-Apr-2008
File Size: 457 KB

Vantage Pro2 Updater Firmware - Feb 7, 2006

NOTE: This is not Vantage Pro2 console firmware and should not be used to upgrade your Vantage Pro2 console. This file only updates the firmware in a Vantage Pro2 Updater (Davis #6311VP2).

This February 7, 2006 firmware update has the following changes -
1. Corrects a problem that may cause the Updater to not update a Vantage Pro2 console. The Updater may show a red light and halt.

The December 1, 2005 firmware release has the following changes -
1. In order for the "direct from PC firmware update" feature of the Nov, 2005 console firmware to be properly implemented, the Updater must have this latest Updater firmware in it prior to updating a VP2 console.
2. With this Updater firmware, future Updater firmware can be programmed to the Updater directly from a PC without the use of a second Updater.

Required: To use this file you will need at least two Vantage Pro2 Updaters (Davis #6311VP2).

File name: vp2_updater_2-7-06.zip
File Posted: 15-Feb-06
File Size: 239 KB

Vantage Pro Console Firmware - Rev B Nov 20, 2006

Firmware version Nov 20, 2006
1. Now supports new daylight savings time dates.
2. External software can now detect if the console is on daylight savings time or not when in "auto detect" mode.
3. Fixed non flashing graph point. (last dot)

Firmware version Mar 30, 2004
1. Fixes RF range and performance issues in a small percentage of consoles manufactured between March 2003 and March 2004. This was caused by different wakeup characteristics of the newer microprocessor and a variance in receiver chips.

This zip file contains 4 files.
1. flash.bin - Firmware release.
2. updater.exe - Program required to load firmware into the Davis Updater (Davis #6311).
3. Vantage Console Firmware Release History.doc - details on each firmware revision.
4. vp_updater.pdf - Instructions (see Section 2: Advanced Operations).

Required: To use these files you will need a Davis Vantage Pro console and a Davis Vantage Pro Firmware Updater (Davis #6311VP1).

File name: vp_firmware_11-20-06.zip
File Posted: 05-Mar-2007
File Size: 691 KB

Vantage Pro Console Firmware - Rev B 7-25-02 SPANISH
This is a version of Vantage Pro firmware that will display text in Spanish.

This zip file contains 4 files.
1. flash.bin - Firmware release.
2. updater.exe - Program required to load firmware into the Davis Updater (Davis #6311)
3. Vantage Console Firmware Release History.doc - details on each firmware revision.
4. vp_updater.pdf - Instructions (see Section 2: Advanced Operations)

Required: To use these files you will need a Davis Vantage Pro console and a Davis Firmware Updater (Davis #6311)
File name: vp firmware 7-25-02 spanish.zip
File Posted: 21-Mar-2003
File Size: 686K

Weather Envoy Firmware

NOTE: This firmware is only for a Vantage Pro Wireless Weather Envoy (Davis #6314, Davis #6314OV or Davis #6314C).

Firmware version Nov 20, 2006
1. Now supports new daylight savings time dates.
2. External software can now detect if the console is on daylight savings time or not when in "auto detect" mode.

Firmware version Mar 30, 2004
1. Fixes RF range and performance issues in a small percentage of consoles manufactured between March 2003 and March 2004. This was caused by different wakeup characteristics of the newer microprocessor and a variance in receiver chips.

This zip file contains 4 files.
1. flash.bin - Firmware release.
2. updater.exe - Program required to load firmware into the Davis Updater (Davis #6311).
3. Vantage Console Firmware Release History.doc - details on each firmware revision.
4. vp_updater.pdf - Instructions (see Section 2: Advanced Operations).

Required: To use these files you will need a Davis Weather Envoy and a Davis Vantage Pro Firmware Updater (Davis #6311VP1).

File name: envoy_firmware_11-20-06.zip
File Posted: 05-Mar-2007
File Size: 685 KB

Updater Firmware - Rev B March 2004
This firmware release has the following changes -
1. Allows an Updater to load console firmware into all versions of Vantage Pro. Prior to this release of Updater code a rev A Updater could only update Vantage Pro consoles manufactured prior to March 2003.

NOTE: This is not Vantage Pro console firmware and should not be used to upgrade your Vantage Pro console firmware.

Required: To use this file you will need at least two Davis Firmware Updaters (Davis #6311).
File name: flash.bin
File Posted: 05-Apr -04
File Size: 128k