Nano - No data being received from Davis Vantage Pro2

[RisaBaum]

The Vantage Pro2 is old - on the order of 10 years. It's connected to its sensors correctly and I can see current data on the console.

The Nano is brand new

SW Version: Meteobridge 3.8 (Oct 22 2018, build 1256), FW 1.0

wnetd (22.10.2018 18:39:56): process started.
system (22.10.2018 18:39:56): start of logging process initiated.
logger (22.10.2018 18:39:57): no historical data loaded.
logger (22.10.2018 18:39:57): data logger (version 5.1, build 1256) started.
logger (22.10.2018 18:39:58): connect station 0 (Vantage via USB serial).
logger (22.10.2018 18:39:58): wakeup sent.
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:01): waiting for sensors (wind0, rain0, th0, thb0) to provide data.
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:01): services paused.
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:11): execution of setup script failed (console is not responding).
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:11): internal logger activated.
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:11): syncing.
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:11): gettime request sent.
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:31): message above repeats 2 times.
logger (22.10.2018 18:40:41): disconnect station 0 (Vantage): timeout

I have tried unplugging the Vantage Pro2, taking the batteries out, removing the Nano, waiting 15 minutes, re-installing the Nano, and powering up the Vantage Pro2. But no joy...

Anyone have any suggestions?

[wvdkuil]

There is another topic about not connecting with the new version 3.8
Just to be sure:
Go to system tab
=> Version Control=> and select version 3.7 from the dropdown list
=> Save and reboot.

If version 3.7 fails also it is not a 3.8 problem

Wim

[Mattk]

I would roll back to Version 3.6 and check as the last change (21/10) before 3.7 was locked down was mention of connection fix to a Davis IP logger hence if so would probably have been inherited by 3.8 on 22/10

[RisaBaum]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Unfortunately, I only have two options under "Version Control": "Stick to version 3.7" and "get newest on boot". Selecting "Stick to version 3.7" and rebooting does not cause a reversion to 3.7. A bit of the "you can't get there from here". Is there any other way to download software versions to the NANO - even assuming I could get the software image for the older versions?

[wvdkuil]

Thanks for the suggestions.

Unfortunately, I only have two options under "Version Control": "Stick to version 3.7" and "get newest on boot". Selecting "Stick to version 3.7" and rebooting does not cause a reversion to 3.7. A bit of the "you can't get there from here". Is there any other way to download software versions to the NANO - even assuming I could get the software image for the older versions?

1. After you select stick to 3.7
2. Did you press "Save and Apply" at the bottom?
3. BEFORE rebooting?
Otherwise the setting you just choose is not saved and after rebooting the latest "saved" setting is used.
Wim

[RisaBaum]

Thank you! I'm not at all familiar with this software & neglected the reboot step. Unfortunately, though, reverting to 3.7 didn't result in data being received from the Pro2. I see basically the same thing in the logs.

Also, what is supposed to happen when I check "Internet Remote Login" and click on "this url"? I get a black window with "Meteobridge" in the top left that shows briefly and then reverts back to the system tab. It doesn't matter which browser I use.

[wvdkuil]

Thank you! I'm not at all familiar with this software & neglected the reboot step. Unfortunately, though, reverting to 3.7 didn't result in data being received from the Pro2. I see basically the same thing in the logs.
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Sorry, to hear that 3.7 did not work either.
In your first post you already mentioned

I have tried unplugging the Vantage Pro2, taking the batteries out, removing the Nano, waiting 15 minutes, re-installing the Nano, and powering up the Vantage Pro2. But no joy...

You are 100% sure that there was no power-adapter AND no batteries in the console when inserting the Nano.
After mounting you inserted the batteries AND the power connecter?

I assume you really firmly seated the Nano on the connector in the console?
It does not break that easily and it should be correctly and firmly seated and without any power to the console .

If all this fails, only Boris, the Meteobridge author, can give an answer. For that he needs access to your Meteobridge. That brings us to your second question.

Also, what is supposed to happen when I check "Internet Remote Login" and click on "this url"? I get a black window with "Meteobridge" in the top right that shows briefly and then reverts back to the system tab. It doesn't matter which browser I use.

More info from admin at viewtopic.php?f=57&t=9885

It is important to
1. check "Internet Remote Login" AND Press "Save and apply" at the bottom
2. after that "save and apply" you can click "this url"
It can take up to 5 minutes before the connection/tunnel is made, but the first time it can take up to an hour.

Succes,
Wim

[RisaBaum]

Thank you for your extensive reply!

1) Yes, I'm entirely certain that the power cord and batteries were removed each time I did anything with the NANO. And entirely certain they were reinserted. I verified that the batteries are in correctly by unplugging the power; the console continued to be active and the red light on the NANO remained on, solid. I believe that the NANO is working, at least in some sense, because the "uptime" counter refreshes. I do not believe that would be possible if there were no communications between the NANO and the software.

2) It's been on the order of 18 hours since I first checked "Allow Login". I will have to figure out how to check to be sure that none of my equipment is blocking the creation of the ssh tunnel.

I don't know if this is in any way relevant, but when I click on the “expert” button on the Network tab, I get a white screen that says “The requested URL /openwrt.html is not found on this server”.

Must say, this is hardly turning out to be plug-and-play! Still, I certainly do appreciate the help.

[wvdkuil]

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2) It's been on the order of 18 hours since I first checked "Allow Login". I will have to figure out how to check to be sure that none of my equipment is blocking the creation of the ssh tunnel.
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About clicking the "this UIRL" you mentioned

I get a black window with "Meteobridge" in the top left that shows briefly and then reverts back to the system tab. It doesn't matter which browser I use.

That "black => system tab" should be in a new window or new tab!
So is there something other then the IP-address in the browsers address-line?
Exactly the same system tab as where you clicked "this URL" should be displayed, only the address-line should be different

Wim

[RisaBaum]

Wow. This is quite the exercise in feeling foolish. And after 35 odd years of programming and customer support, too...

You are absolutely correct. I do get another tab - it just looks the same as the first one except that the URL is different. And, not knowing what to look for, I didn't realize that.

So it looks as if I've gone as far as I can without assistance from the author. At least I'm now in a position where he might be able to help though. And that is progress.

Thanks again for all your help.

[wvdkuil]

Best way to go is to sent an email to info@smartbedded.com
Refer to this discussion: viewtopic.php?f=56&t=13215
Supply the URL and the password

Then the author of the program can take a look himself, check the logs and maybe find a solution.
A lot has changed in the past 10 years, maybe also with your Davis VantagePro2 console.

Succes, Wim

[admin]

Thank you Wim!

I can login on Lisa's NANO now, but the console is completely unresponsive. Looks like some hardware fault in the NANO or the console. My last hope was a baud rate mismatch, but baud rate turned out to be 19200, which is fine.

Anybody out here having an idea, why Lisa's rather old Pro2 console does not react via the expansion port?

[RisaBaum]

I know it's terribly pedantic of me, but my name is "Risa", not "Lisa" .

And thank you all for your help! Quite honestly, it may be that a 13 year old console, which has never been updated, is just too old. But I'd like to confirm that before shelling out for a new one...

[Mattk]

Do you know what the current console firmware version is? Should display across the bottom of the screen when powering up. And just to confirm assuming this is a wireless console this is a VP2 (longer RF antenna) and not a VP (short RF antenna)?

Being that old then 1.9 is probably the highest FW that can be installed. I have units this old, I will test with the Nano

[Mattk]

Have changed a NANO from a 2010 Envoy (FW 1.9) which was running 3.7 (Oct 16, build 1211) and had never had a restart over a new version build so was stuck with "get newest on boot"

NANO now installed in a 2005 Console (FW 1.9) running 3.8 (Oct 22, 2018, build 1256) and now have the option to roll back to 3.7

Live data appears to be ok at this point, have history for 2 & 5 minutes, live data appears to be live, will check again in an hour.