Pre-Installation Checkout And Site Survey; Pre Installation Checkout; Site Survey; Getting Started - Ambient Weather WH2902 User Manual

Step
1 Assemble and power up the sensor array
3 Power up the display console and synchronize with sensor array
6 Mount the sensor array
4 Set date and time on console
5 Calibrate the relative pressure to sea-level conditions (local airport) on
console
7 Reset the rain to zero on console
8 Configure WiFi
9 Register and upload to Weather Servers

4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey

4.1 Pre Installation Checkout

Before installing your weather station in the permanent location, we recommend operating the weather
station for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to check out all of
the functions, insure proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration
procedures. This will also allow you to test the wireless range of the weather station.

4.2 Site Survey

Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following:
1. You must clean the rain gauge every few months and change the rechargeable batteries every
2-3 years. Provide easy access to the weather station.
2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the sensor array at
least 5' from any building, structure, ground, or roof top.
3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least four
times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building is 20'
tall, and the mounting pole is 6' tall, install 4 x (20 – 6)' = 56' away.
4. Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open field
can reach a distance of up to 330 feet, providing there are no interfering obstacles such as
buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal
buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100'.
5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off radio
communication. 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.

5. Getting Started

The weather station consists of a display console (receiver), an all in one sensor array, and wireless
thermo-hygrometer-barometer.

5.1 Parts List

QTY
Version 1.0
Required
Description
Optional
Item
Section
5.3
5.6
5.3.5
6.3
6.3
6.5.2
7.1
7.1 and 8
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