Ocean Controls KTA-382 weather station gateway

The Ocean Controls KTA-382 weather station gateway offers an updated gateway replacement for the Davis weather stations, namely the Vantage Pro and the Vantage Pro 2. The updated model provides various new features for ease of operation, as well as additional functionality. The base functions and the dimensions of the KTA-282 and GWY-141 have also progressed through to the new model, to facilitate an easier upgrade.

New features of the weather station gateway include a Wi-Fi access point with fully user-configurable connection capability, with a custom webpage. The device also features two simultaneous and independent serial ports — capable with Modbus RTU (1x Db9/USB-C + 1x RS485). These ports offer individually manipulable serial settings (such as baud and parity), without the need for a power cycle.

The gateway also features a data-logging variant that supports micro-SD cards, along with a PoE (Power over Ethernet) variant. Users can also access direct cloud support for Weather Underground, with custom cloud support available on request. The device also comes with a proprietary PC application for desktop monitoring or troubleshooting and two digital I/Os (including a custom alarm setting).

The KTA-382 will provide continuous support for further developments and envoys from Davis Instruments, and offers a streamlined gateway solution for the Davis product line.