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Ambient Weather WS-0262 User Manual

Wifi wireless thermo-hygrometer
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Ambient Weather WS-0262 WiFi Wireless
Thermo-Hygrometer User Manual

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1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2
Indoor / Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Setup ......................................................................... 2
2.3
Sensor Placement ................................................................................................................... 3
2.4
Best Practices for Wireless Communication .......................................................................... 4
2.5
Display Console ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.
Display Console Operation ............................................................................................................. 5
3.1
Screen Display ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.2
Console Initialization ............................................................................................................. 6
3.2.1
Button Operation ................................................................................................................ 6
3.3
Set Mode ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.3.1
Time Zones ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2
Auto Set Time .................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.3
Setting Time Alarm ............................................................................................................ 9
3.4
Max/Min Mode ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.4.1
Viewing Max/Min Values ................................................................................................. 10
3.5
Resynchronize Wireless Sensor ............................................................................................ 10
3.6
Backlight Operation ............................................................................................................. 10
3.6.1
With AC Adapter .............................................................................................................. 10
3.6.2
Without AC Adapter ......................................................................................................... 10
4.
Live Internet Publishing ................................................................................................................ 10
4.1
Connecting the Weather Station Console to WiFi ................................................................ 11
5.
Registering with Weather Servers ................................................................................................. 16
5.1
AmbientWeather.net ............................................................................................................. 16
5.1.1
IFTTT ............................................................................................................................... 18
5.2
WeatherUnderground.com .................................................................................................... 19
5.2.1
Registering through the PC or Mac Website .................................................................... 19
5.2.2
Registering through the Android or iPhone App .............................................................. 20
5.3
WeatherCloud ....................................................................................................................... 22
6.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 23
7.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 24
7.1
Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 24
7.2
Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 25
7.3
Power Requirements ............................................................................................................ 25
8.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 25
9.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 26
10.
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 27
11.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 27
Version 1.1
©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-0262 WiFi Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 Getting Started ..........................2 Parts List ..........................2 Indoor / Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Setup ................. 2 Sensor Placement ........................3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ................4 Display Console ........................

  • Page 2: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-0262 WiFi Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws0262...

  • Page 3: Sensor Placement

    Figure 1 2.3 Sensor Placement It is recommended you mount the remote sensor outside on a north facing wall, in a shaded area, at a height at or above the receiver. If a north facing wall is not possible, choose a shaded area, under an eve.

  • Page 4: Best Practices For Wireless Communication

    2.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication. 1. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the console several feet away from computer monitors and TVs.

  • Page 5: Display Console Operation

    Figure 4 3. Display Console Operation 3.1 Screen Display The display console home screen layout is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 Version 1.1 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 5...

  • Page 6: Console Initialization

    Description Description Time Indoor low battery indicator Alarm icon Low indoor temperature Indoor temperature High indoor temperature RF icon Outdoor low battery indicator Outdoor temperature Date Outdoor temperature unit (C/F) Week Low outdoor temperature WIFI icon High outdoor temperature 3.2 Console Initialization After the console is connected to AC power, the console will display the software version number two seconds after power up, as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 7: Set Mode

    (a) Side View (b) Top View Figure 8 The console has 5 buttons at the bottom for easy operation: Description Press and hold the SET button for two seconds to enter Set Mode. • + / Reset-MAX Press the + / Reset-MAX button for five seconds, and the maximum indoor and outdoor temperature will reset to the current value on the display console.

  • Page 8: Time Zones

    Command Mode Description Settings BEEP Turns on or off the beep with each Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle OFF SET + 2 keystroke. and ON seconds Observe Daylight Savings Time (set to Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle OFF OFF in Arizona and Hawaii, ON and ON everywhere else) Time Zone (TZ)

  • Page 9: Auto Set Time

    Hours from Time Zone Cities 0 GMT: Greenwich Mean London, England WET: Western European 1 CET: Central European Paris, France 2 EET: Eastern European Athens, Greece 3 BT: Baghdad Moscow, Russia 4 --- Abu Dhabi, UAE 5 --- Tashkent 6 --- Astana 7 --- Bangkok...

  • Page 10: Viewing Max/Min Values

    4. Live Internet Publishing The WS-2902 sends data to three free hosting services: Hosting Service Website Description Ambient Weather AmbientWeather.net AmbientWeather.net is the most user friendly design for monitoring your data across different platforms. Quickly view detailed information with our animated expandable modules.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Weather Station Console To Wifi

    Apple App Store  Google Play Store 1. From your mobile device, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for the “AmbientTool” application with the Ambient Weather Logo . Download this application to your mobile device. Version 1.1 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.
  • Page 12 2. Run the AmbientTool application, and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 Version 1.1 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 12...
  • Page 13 3. Make sure your mobile device is connected to your WiFi network. Enter the password for your router, and select Save, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 4. Reference Figure 14. If the WiFi icon is not flashing rapidly, (1) press and hold the SET and ALARM buttons at the same time for four seconds.
  • Page 14 Figure 14 5. Once the console has connected to your WiFi network, the devices MAC address and IP address will be displayed, as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 Version 1.1 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 14...
  • Page 15 6. For AmbientWeather.net, enter an upload timer (1 to 5 minutes). Make a note of the console MAC address (Figure 15), which is required to register at AmbientWeather.net. Reference Figure 16. Enter an upload interval and select the Auto upload switch to On. Figure 16 Version 1.1 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.

  • Page 16: Registering With Weather Servers

    Enter your Wunderground.com or WeatherCloud.net Station ID, Password and StationNum (see Section 5). Note: Wunderground.com refers to the Password as the “Station Key”. Figure 17 5. Registering with Weather Servers Please note that you can send data to all cloud services at the same time. 5.1 AmbientWeather.net Visit: www.AmbientWeather.net...
  • Page 17 Figure 18 Next, enter the MAC address found on Ambient Tools (Figure 15). Note that this is an example only and your MAC address will be different. Figure 19 Register an account on AmbientWeather.net (email address and password). Once registered, select the dashboard to view your data, as shown in Figure 20. Version 1.1 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.

  • Page 18: Ifttt

    AmbientWeather.net is a responsive design and mobile friendly, so there is no need for a mobile app. Simply open your mobile devices web browser, browse to AmbientWeather.net, and bookmark your dashboard. If you save the bookmark to your desktop, it will automatically save the Ambient Weather icon, as shown in Figure 21.

  • Page 19: Weatherunderground.com

    Here are a few things you can do with IFTTT:  Turn off your Rachio sprinklers when it rains, there is too much wind, or below freezing.  Close your Hunter blinds when the sun is too intense.  Close your garage door when it is too windy. ...

  • Page 20: Registering Through The Android Or Iphone App

    Figure 24 5. After registering your station, make a note of the following:  Station ID  Station Key / Password Enter the Station ID (ID), Station Key (Password) and Station Number (StationNum) into the Ambient Tool. Leave the StationNum field blank. Figure 25 is an example, and your station ID and password will be different.
  • Page 21 1. Select the Register link from the app, as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26 1. Create a Wunderground.com account. Enter your email address and password, as shown in Figure 27. 2. Create a Weather Station Name. This is a unique description that identifies your station location or neighborhood to users.

  • Page 22: Weathercloud

    5. Enter the Station ID (ID), Station Key (Password) and Station Number (StationNum) into the Ambient Tool. Leave the StationNum field blank. Figure 28 5.3 WeatherCloud 1. Visit WeatherCloud.net and enter a Username, Email and Password. Figure 29 2. Respond to the validation email from WeatherCloud (it may take a few minutes). Version 1.1 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.

  • Page 23: Glossary Of Terms

    Figure 30 3. Select Create Device and enter your weather station information. After registering your station, make a note of the following:  Weathercloud ID  Enter the Weathercloud ID (ID), Key (password) into the Ambient Tool. Leave the Station Number (StationNum) blank.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Term Definition Hygrometer A hygrometer is a device that measures relative humidity. Relative humidity is a term used to describe the amount or percentage of water vapor that exists in air. Range Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured. Resolution Resolution is defined as the number of significant digits (decimal places) to which a value is being reliably measured.

  • Page 25: Measurement Specifications

    7.2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the measured parameters. Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Indoor Temperature -14 to 140 °F ± 1.8 °F 0.1 °F -10 to 60 °C ± 1 °C 0.1 °C Outdoor Temperature -40 to 149 °F (lithium ±...

  • Page 26: Liability Disclaimer

    Problem Solution Move the remote sensor to a higher location. Move the remote sensor to a closer location. Temperature sensor Make certain that the sensor array is not too close to heat generating sources reads too high in the or strictures, such as buildings, pavement, walls or air conditioning units. day time.

  • Page 27: Fcc Statement

    This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public safety information. The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy.
  • Page 28 Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (3) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual;...

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