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Ambient Weather WS-8478 FALCON Solar Powered
Wireless WiFi Remote Monitoring Weather Station
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
Warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 3
3.
Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 3
3.1
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 4
3.2
Product Features ..................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1
Display .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.2
Wireless Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer Transmitter .................................................. 6
3.2.3
Sensor Array ................................................................................................................ 7
3.3
Powering Up ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1
Power Up Sequence ................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2
Initial Sensor Synchronization ................................................................................... 9
3.4
Mount the Indoor Sensor ........................................................................................................ 9
3.5
Mount the Outdoor Sensor Array ........................................................................................... 9
3.5.1
Site Survey ................................................................................................................... 9
3.5.2
Pole Mounting the Sensor Array ............................................................................. 10
4.
Console Display .......................................................................................................................... 11
5.
Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 11
5.1
Time Settings ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.1.1
Time Zone Settings ........................................................................................................... 13
5.2
Month Day vs. Year Display ................................................................................................ 14
5.3
Moon Phase .......................................................................................................................... 14
5.4
Sunrise and Sunset ............................................................................................................... 15
5.5
WiFi Connection Status ........................................................................................................ 15
5.6
Time Server Sync Status....................................................................................................... 15
5.7
Alarm Settings ...................................................................................................................... 16
5.7.1
Turning On and Off the Alarm Feature ............................................................................. 16
5.7.2
Setting the Alarm Time .................................................................................................... 16
5.7.3
Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions ............................................................................ 16
5.8
Temperature and Humidity Display and Settings ................................................................. 17
5.8.1
Temperature Units of Measure ........................................................................................ 17
5.8.2
Outdoor Sensor Array Signal Strength ............................................................................. 17
5.8.3
Indoor Sensor ................................................................................................................... 17
5.8.4
Temperature and Humidity Trend .................................................................................... 18
5.8.5
Temperature and Humidity Measurements Limits ........................................................... 19
5.9
Wind ..................................................................................................................................... 19
5.9.1
Average Wind Speed vs. Wind Gust ................................................................................. 19
5.9.2
Wind Units of Measure and Wind Direction Format ....................................................... 19
5.9.3
Wind Speed Level ............................................................................................................. 20
5.9.4
Calibrating the Wind Direction for the Southern Hemisphere ........................................ 20
5.10
Barometric Pressure Display and Settings ........................................................................... 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Ambient Weather WS-8478 FALCON Solar Powered Wireless WiFi Remote Monitoring Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................ 2 Warnings ............................3 Getting Started ..........................3 Parts List ..........................4 Product Features ........................5 3.2.1 Display .......................... 5 3.2.2 Wireless Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer Transmitter .......... -
Page 2: Introduction
Liability Disclaimer ........................47 FCC Statement .......................... 48 Warranty Information ....................... 48 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-8478 FALCON Solar Powered Wireless WiFi Remote Monitoring Weather Station. Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 3: Warnings
The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest full sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws8478 Figure 1 2. Warnings Warning. Only use the included approved AC adapter. 3. -
Page 4: Parts List
3.1 Parts List Item Display Console Frame Dimensions (L x W x H): 8.5 x 6.8 x 1.1 in Wireless Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer (L x W x H): 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5” Wireless Outdoor Sensor Array (L x W x H): 15.4 x 12.8 x 5.7” UL Rated Class 5 AC Adapter User Manual Version 1.0... -
Page 5: Product Features
3.2 Product Features 3.2.1 Display BARO Button WIND Button ALARM/SNOOZE button INDEX button RAINFALL button LCD Display GRAPH / button °F / °C / button HISTORY button MAX / MIN button CHANNEL button Status LED Wall suspension eye for hanging WI-FI / SENSOR button REFRESH button CONSOLE SET button... -
Page 6: Wireless Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer Transmitter
3.2.2 Wireless Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer Transmitter Figure 3 Description Description Transmitter LED (flashes when the [RESET] button remote is transmitting) Suspension eye for hanging 2 x AA battery compartment Transmitter channel (assign the transmitter to 1, 2 ,3 ,4, 5, 6, or 7 default = 1) Note: The WS-8478 supports eight wireless channels. -
Page 7: Sensor Array
3.2.3 Sensor Array Wind Vane Wind Cups Antenna Thermo-Hygrometer Radiation Shield Pole Mount Transmission status LED RESET button Battery door Level indicator Rain collector UV sensor Solar panel Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 7... -
Page 8: Powering Up
Thermo-Hygro Sensor (radiation shield removed) Figure 4 3.3 Powering Up 3.3.1 Power Up Sequence Note: The power up sequence must be performed in the order shown in this section (remote transmitters FIRST, Display Console SECOND) to avoid sensor synchronization time out. -
Page 9: Initial Sensor Synchronization
3. Replace the battery door 4. Plug the AC adaptor into the DC jack of the console. 5. After power up, all of LCD segments will be displayed. The console will enter access point (AP) mode, and the status LED will flash green. 6. -
Page 10: Pole Mounting The Sensor Array
Please take this into consideration when choosing console or mounting locations. Make sure your display console is at least five feet away from any electronic device to avoid interference. 6. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html 3.5.2 Pole Mounting the Sensor Array... -
Page 11: Console Display
4. Console Display No Description No Description Outdoor temperature & humidity Time, sunrise/sunset & system status Indoor temperature & humidity Weather forecast Calendar & moon phase Barometer Wind direction & speed Rainfall Heat Index & Wind Chill Multi-Function Graph Figure 8 5. - Page 12 Command Mode Settings Image [CLOCK SET] + Enter Time Zone Press [ ] to increase, [ ] to 2 seconds Settings Figure decrease. Reference [CLOCKSET] Enter Daylight Press [ ] or [ ] to turn ON or Savings Time OFF OFF.
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Page 13: Time Zone Settings
[CLOCKSET] Press [ ] to increase, [ ] to decrease. [CLOCKSET] Month Day Format Press [ ] or [ ] to toggle between M-D (month-day) and D-M (day-month) [CLOCKSET] Enable or disable Press [ ] or [ ] to turn ON or the internet time sync [CLOCKSET]... -
Page 14: Month Day Vs. Year Display
Hours from Time Zone Cities -6 CST: Central Standard Chicago, IL, USA -5 EST: Eastern Standard New York, NY, USA -4 AST: Atlantic Standard Caracas -3 --- São Paulo, Brazil -2 AT: Azores Azores, Cape Verde Islands -1 WAT: West Africa 0 GMT: Greenwich Mean London, England WET: Western European... -
Page 15: Sunrise And Sunset
Figure 11 5.4 Sunrise and Sunset The console calculates your location’s sunrise and sunset time based on your time zone, latitude and longitude you entered. Figure 12 5.5 WiFi Connection Status When the console successfully connects to your Wi-Fi router, the Wi-Fi signal icon will appear on the LCD display. -
Page 16: Alarm Settings
icon will appear on the display. If the console cannot sync the time server, you can press the REFRESH button to force the time synchronization process, and the status LED will flash purple. 5.7 Alarm Settings 5.7.1 Turning On and Off the Alarm Feature In normal mode, press the ALARM button to show the alarm time. -
Page 17: Temperature And Humidity Display And Settings
If the snooze function is turned on, the 4-step crescendo alarm will sound every 2 minutes. Press and hold the ALARM / SNOOZE button for two seconds to turn off the alarm sound. The alarm bell will stop flashing. 5.8 Temperature and Humidity Display and Settings 5.8.1 Temperature Units of Measure Press the °F / °C button on the front of the display to change the temperature units of measure. -
Page 18: Temperature And Humidity Trend
Figure 16 5.8.3.2 Changing Indoor Channel Numbers The console supports up to seven wireless indoor/outdoor sensors. If you have two or more sensors, press the CHANNEL button to switch to different channels. Press and hold the CHANNEL button for two seconds to automatically scroll between the indoor channels every four seconds. -
Page 19: Temperature And Humidity Measurements Limits
5.8.5 Temperature and Humidity Measurements Limits When temperature is below -40 °C, (-40 °F), the LCD will display “Lo”. If temperature is above 80 °C (176 °F), LCD will display “HI”. When humidity is below 1%, the LCD will display “Lo”. If humidity is above 99%, the LCD will display “HI”. -
Page 20: Wind Speed Level
[WIND] means press but do not hold the WIND button on the top of the display. 5.9.3 Wind Speed Level Figure 20 5.9.4 Calibrating the Wind Direction for the Southern Hemisphere The outdoor sensor array is calibrated to point to the North when the solar collector is facing the south. -
Page 21: The Forecast
pressure. 4. Press (do not hold) the BARO button again to exit the relative pressure calibration mode, or wait 60 seconds to time out. Note: After calibration, the barograph will reset to 0 change (flat line across the graph). 5.10.3.1 Relative vs. Absolute Pressure and Calibration The console displays two different pressures: absolute (measured) and relative (corrected to sea-level). -
Page 22: Weather Index
Figure 21 5.12 Weather Index The Weather Index displays the parameters UV Index, Beaufort Scale, Wind Chill, Heat Index and Dew Point. In normal mode, press the INDEX button on the top of the display to view the following parameter in this sequence: UV INDEX →... -
Page 23: Beaufort Scale
Medium A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 means moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. High A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 means high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. 8-10 Very High A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 means very high risk of harm from... -
Page 24: Wind Chill
5.5 - 7.9 m/s Fresh breeze 29 - 38 km/h Branches of a moderate size move. 18 - 24 mph Small trees in leaf 17 - 21 knot begin to sway. 8.0 - 10.7 m/s Strong breeze 39 - 49 km/h Large branches in motion. -
Page 25: Heat Index
The wind chill calculation is only valid for temperatures less than 40 °F and wind speeds greater than 0 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Figure 26 5.12.4 Heat Index Heat Index is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity, as an attempt to determine the human-perceived equivalent temperature. -
Page 26: Dew Point
Figure 29 5.12.5 Dew Point The dew point is the temperature below which the water vapor in air at constant barometric pressure condenses into liquid water at the same rate at which it evaporates. The condensed water is called dew when it forms on a solid surface. The dew point temperature is determined by the temperature &... -
Page 27: Rainfall
5.13 Rainfall The rainfall displays total rain (since the last reset), hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly rain. Figure 31 5.13.1 Rain Units of Measure Command Mode Settings [RAINFALL] + 2 Enter Rain Settings Press [ ] to change between mm → inch seconds Rain Units of Measure [RAINFALL]... - Page 28 Figure 32 To view different graphs, in normal mode, press GRAPH / Ʌ to toggle between the different graphs: Weather Units of Measure Record Time Graph Parameter Range Barometric hPa, inHg, mmHg Past 72 hours Pressure Indoor °F, °C Past 72 hours temperature (according to the current channel...
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Page 29: Min / Max
Indoor humidity Past 72 hours (according to the current channel 1-7) Outdoor Humidity Past 72 hours Rainfall mm, in Past 7 days Figure 33 5.15 Min / Max Press (do not hold) the MAX / MIN button on the front of the display to review the following: Command Parameter [MAX/MIN]... -
Page 30: History Data (Past 24 Hours)
[MAX/MIN] Daily Maximum Relative Pressure [MAX/MIN] Daily Minimum Relative Pressure [MAX/MIN] Daily Maximum Rain Rate [MAX/MIN] means press the MAX/MIN button The min and max records reset every day at midnight (12:00am) To reset the current display min and max records manually, press and hold the MAX / MIN button for two seconds to reset the MAX/MIN records. -
Page 31: Activating An Alert
3. After selecting the alert parameter, press and hold the ALERT buttons for 2 seconds to adjust, and the alert value will flash. 4. Press the [ ] or to adjust the alert value up or down, or press and hold the buttons to change rapidly. - Page 32 Router’s password (leave blank if unsecured) Check to confirm upload to Weather underground server Enter Station ID Enter station key / password Check to confirm upload to Ambient weather server Mac address for AmbientWeather.net server registration Time server (cannot be changed)
- Page 33 Finding your Longitude and Latitude. Visit Bing Maps: https://www.bing.com/mapspreview and enter your address. In the example shown in Figure 37, the latitude is 38.898705 North, and the longitude is 77.036545 West (note that latitude is negative for the southern hemisphere and the longitude is negative for the western hemisphere).
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Page 34: Register With Weather Underground (Wunderground)
Figure 38 6. Once the setup is completed, the Wi-Fi console will disconnect from your computer or smart phone’s Wi-Fi connection, and search for the assigned router. If the connection is successful, the Wi-Fi console’s status LED will change to blue and the Wi-Fi icon will stop flashing and remain on. -
Page 35: Viewing Your Data On Weather Underground
take a several minutes). 4. Revisit More | Add a Weather Station, or visit: https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/signup again and enter all of the information requested. 5. Once registered, you receive a station ID and password. Make a note of this. You will need to enter it into your weather station web interface shown in Figure 36 (Figure 39 is an example and your station ID and password will be different. - Page 36 Figure 40 6.2.1.2 WunderStation iPad Application Visit: http://www.WunderStation.com to download the WunderStation iPad app. Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 36...
- Page 37 Figure 41 6.2.1.3 Mobile Apps Visit: http://www.wunderground.com/download/index.asp for a complete list of Mobile apps for iOS and Android. Alternately, you can find your data on your mobile device’s web browser. Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 37...
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Page 38: Register With Ambientweather.net
Figure 42 6.3 Register with AmbientWeather.net Visit: www.AmbientWeather.net to create an account and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 43. Figure 43 Next, enter the MAC address found on your Weather Station Web Interface (Figure 36). Note that this is an example only and your MAC address will be different. - Page 39 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 46.
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Page 40: Ifttt
AmbientWeather.net. Enable the skill and get started: say "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather for a weather report.". This will provide you with your outdoor weather report, but you can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the indoor conditions."... -
Page 41: Maintenance
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PGCM1D/ 7. Maintenance 7.1 Battery Replacement When the low battery indicator is displayed, it indicates that the outdoor sensor or the current channel indoor sensor battery power is low, and the batteries need replacing. 7.2 Cleaning the Rain Collector 1. Unscrew the rain collector funnel by turning it 30°counter clockwise. 2. -
Page 42: Cleaning The Uv Sensor And Calibration
5. Reinstall the shield when completely clean and dried. Figure 48 7.4 Cleaning the UV Sensor and Calibration The UV sensor lens must be periodically cleaned with a damp cloth. In addition, the UV sensor can be calibrated with a utility grade UV meter. 1 In normal mode, press and hold [ INDEX ] key for 8 seconds to enter UV index calibration mode 2 Use [ GRAPH / Ʌ... - Page 43 Figure 49 Figure 50 3. Disconnect the console’s AC power from the power outlet and remove the backup batteries (you will lose all settings). Plug the USB stick into the USB port on the right side of the console. Figure 51 4.
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Page 44: Specifications
remove the USB stick) 5. During the update process the LCD will show the update status as shown in Figure 52. Figure 52 6. Once the update completed, the console will restart and return to the normal display screen. 7. Remove the USB mass storage driver form the main console. 8. -
Page 45: Power Consumption
Indoor and Outdoor 0 to 100% 0 to 90% RH ± 2.5% RH @ Humidity 77°F (25°C) 90 to 100% RH ± 3.5% RH @ 77°F (25°C) Barometer Altitude Range: 20.67 to 32.48 inHg: 1hPa / 0.01inHg / -2288 to 16,416 feet ±0.15inHg 0.1mmHg (-697 to 5000 meters) -
Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide
9. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 46... -
Page 47: Liability Disclaimer
Problem Solution The wireless sensor communication has Make sure the transmitter is powered up and been lost or is intermittent or will not the LED is flashing about once per 12 seconds. sync up. For cold weather environments, install lithium batteries. -
Page 48: Fcc Statement
11. FCC Statement Statement according to FCC part 15.19: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 49 someone other than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized service center; (4) units used for other than home use (5) applications and uses that this product was not intended (6) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and (7) extreme acts of nature, such as lightning strikes or floods.
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