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Ambient Weather WeatherBridgePro Quick Start Manual

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Observer and Davis Instruments VantagePro2, VantageVue
Weather Stations Quick Start Guide

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1.
Introduction and Technical Assistance ............................................................................................ 2
2.
Product Limitations ......................................................................................................................... 2
3.
Packing List .................................................................................................................................... 3
4.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3
4.1
5.
Browser Access ............................................................................................................................... 6
6.
License ............................................................................................................................................ 6
6.1
Security (password) ................................................................................................................ 6
6.1.1
Remote Login ..................................................................................................................... 7
6.2
Localization ............................................................................................................................ 7
7.
Setup Network and Configuring WiFi and 3G/4G Cellular ............................................................ 8
7.1
Type of Connection and Configuring WiFi ............................................................................ 8
7.2
IP Address ............................................................................................................................... 9
7.3
7.4
Advanced Network Settings ................................................................................................. 10
7.5
Configuring 3G/4G Cellular USB Router ............................................................................ 10
8.
Select Station ................................................................................................................................. 12
8.1
Weather Station Type ............................................................................................................ 12
8.2
Frequency ............................................................................................................................. 12
8.3
Davis Instruments Vantage Rain Gain .................................................................................. 12
8.4
RF Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................... 12
8.5
Local Settings ....................................................................................................................... 12
8.5.1
Station Altitude ................................................................................................................. 12
8.5.2
Pressure Correction .......................................................................................................... 12
8.5.3
Temperature Offset ........................................................................................................... 13
8.5.4
Rain Multiplier ................................................................................................................. 13
8.5.5
Humidity Stretch .............................................................................................................. 13
8.6
Connecting to the Weather Station Console USB Port ......................................................... 14
9.
Live Data ....................................................................................................................................... 15
9.1
Best Practices for Wireless Communication ........................................................................ 15
10.
Weather Network ...................................................................................................................... 16
10.1
Wunderground.com (Weather Underground) ....................................................................... 16
10.2
AmbientWeather.net (Ambient Weather) ............................................................................. 17
10.3
Other Web Hosting Services................................................................................................. 17
11.
Push Services (Email, Twitter, http, ftp and mysql) ................................................................. 18
12.
More Information ..................................................................................................................... 19
12.1
Copyright .............................................................................................................................. 19
12.2
Open Source Obligations...................................................................................................... 19
13.
WeatherBridgePro Specifications ............................................................................................. 20
14.
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................. 20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Introduction and Technical Assistance .................... 2 Product Limitations ......................... 2 Packing List ............................ 3 Getting Started ..........................3 Accessing the WeatherBridgePro from a Wireless Access Point (optional) ......4 Browser Access ..........................6 License ............................6 Security (password) ........................ 6 6.1.1...

  • Page 2: Introduction And Technical Assistance

    Davis Instruments VantagePro2 and VantageVue seriers. No display console is required to receive the data from the sensor array. The WeatherBridgePro includes an internal barometer, hygrometer and thermometer, and does not communicate to the thermo-hygrometer-barometer included with some of the Ambient Weather Observer packages.

  • Page 3: Packing List

    RF one has a pin in the middle, or male). Connect the RF antenna (male) to the left plug and the WiFi antenna (female) to the right plug on the back of the WeatherBridgePro. 3. Connect the WeatherBridgePro to your router with the Ethernet cable. Note: You can disconnect it later after configuring the WiFi settings.

  • Page 4: Accessing The Weatherbridgepro From A Wireless Access Point (Optional)

    4.1 Accessing the WeatherBridgePro from a Wireless Access Point (optional) If you do not have easy access to a router for configuring the WeatherBridgePro, you can connect wirelessly. The WeatherBridgePro serves as a wireless access point, like your router. To connect to the WeatherBridgePro wirelessly, perform the following operations: 1.
  • Page 5 4. Open the web browser on your computer or mobile, and type in the IP address shown on the WeatherBridgePro display. For example, if 192.168.1.1 is showing on the display, type this into the browser, as shown in Figure 4 (this is an example screen for an iPhone, and your layout may vary).

  • Page 6: Browser Access

    6. Do not forget to return your WiFi enabled computer or mobile device to your default wireless access point or router when finished. 5. Browser Access Enter the IP address displayed on the WeatherBridgePro’s display into your web browser. An example is shown in Figure 5, and your IP address will likely be different. Figure 5 Alternately, you can type the following web address into your computer’s web browser, and the...

  • Page 7: Remote Login

    Username: (default is meteobridge) Password: (default is meteobridge) To make the changes permanent, select Save and Apply. 6.1.1 Remote Login To login remotely, from the System Tab, select the checkbox Allow login from the internet via this URL. Note: It can take up to one hour for this remote login URL to become active. Figure 7 6.2 Localization Enter the appropriate time zone, longitude and latitude, and select Save and Apply.

  • Page 8: Setup Network And Configuring Wifi And 3G/4G Cellular

    Figure 8 7. Setup Network and Configuring WiFi and 3G/4G Cellular From the Menu tab, select Setup Network. 7.1 Type of Connection and Configuring WiFi The default network connection setting is LAN (cabled to your router), and DHCP (dynamically Version 1.2 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.

  • Page 9: Ip Address

    To convert from LAN (cabled) to Wireless LAN (WiFi), select Save and Apply and Reboot, and disconnect from your router. The IP address may change. Refer to the WeatherBridgePro display to find the new IP address (if applicable). Figure 9 7.2 IP Address...

  • Page 10: Advanced Network Settings

    Network (WLAN), we recommend reviewing the following guide: http://meteobridge.com/wiki/index.php/Setup_Network#Type_Of_Connection Figure 10 7.5 Configuring 3G/4G Cellular USB Router The WeatherBridgePro can access the internet remotely with a USB cellular modem. Here are the required steps: Version 1.2 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 MiFi® 4G LTE Global USB Modem U620L 2. With the WeatherBridgePro disconnected Plug the USB Modem into the USB port on the front of the WeatherBridgePro. No special programming is required. 3. Power down and up the WeatherBridgePro by removing and re-inserting the AC adapter.

  • Page 12: Select Station

    At the top of the page, Select Use Internal RF Sensor At the bottom of the page, select and Metostick: WS1000 for Ambient Weather Observer Series or Meteostick: Vantage for Davis Instruments Vantage Series based on your type of weather station.

  • Page 13: Temperature Offset

    8.5.3 Temperature Offset The temperature offset allows you to adjust the outdoor temperature based on a calibrated source. 8.5.4 Rain Multiplier The rain gauge multiplier allows you to adjust the rain gauge based on a calibrated source. 8.5.5 Humidity Stretch The humidity stretch allows you to adjust the outdoor humidity range based on a calibrated source.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Weather Station Console Usb Port

    Figure 12 8.6 Connecting to the Weather Station Console USB Port If you own a display console, you can alternately connect directly to the weather station console’s USB port. Version 1.2 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 14...

  • Page 15: Live Data

    At the top of the page, unselect Use Internal RF Sensor and choose the type of weather station and data logger configuration (USB or IP). Reboot the WeatherBridgePro if transitioning from RF receiver mode to USB communication (select the System tab and then the Reboot button).

  • Page 16: Weather Network

    2. Once registered with Wunderground.com you will need to sign up your station. To get started visit: http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/setup.asp 3. Once registered, enter your Station ID, Password and Upload Interval in the WeatherBridgePro fields. 4. Click on the wunderground.com logo to view your current data. Figure 14 Version 1.2 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.

  • Page 17: Ambientweather.net (Ambient Weather)

    2. Create a free account on AmbientWeather.net 3. Once registered, enter an Upload Interval. 4. Click on the Ambient Weather Logo to view your current conditions. 10.3 Other Web Hosting Services To add more Weather Networks, select the pull down menu bar to select from the list.

  • Page 18: Push Services (Email, Twitter, Http, Ftp And Mysql)

    To upload the live data via email, twitter, http, ftp and mysql, select the Push Services tab. WeatherBridgePro provides some additional "push services", which can send weather information via email, twitter, HTTP requests, FTP uploads, mysql queries or by implementing a user defined script.

  • Page 19: More Information

    Note: WeatherBridgePro can only handle one weather station at a time. Parallel use of multiple weather stations is not supported. Questions or comments about this manual? We are always striving to improve our documentation.

  • Page 20: Weatherbridgepro Specifications

    Series weather station manual or Davis Instruments Vantage Series for loss of communication instructions in the Troubleshooting guide.  Move the WeatherBridgePro as close as possible to the weather station and reset the WeatherBridgePro by powering down and up the WeatherBridgePro. ...
  • Page 21 15. Certifications FCC Statement: Contains FCC ID Declaration of Conformity Z9W-CM2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital We, smartbedded UG (haftungsbeschränkt) device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Querweg 35, 24632 Lentföhrden, Germany These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful...
  • Page 22 installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. CE Mark Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 16.
  • Page 23 circumstances. Version 1.2 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 23...

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