Ambient Weather OBSERVER WS-1002-WiFi User Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-1002-WiFi OBSERVER Solar

Powered Wireless WiFi Weather Station User Manual

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

What's New with the WS-1002-WiFi ..................................................................................... 3

1.1

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 3

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 3

Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey...................................................................................... 3

4.1

Pre Installation Checkout ....................................................................................................... 3

4.2

Site Survey ............................................................................................................................. 4

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 4

5.1

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 4

5.2

Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 6

5.3

Sensor Array ........................................................................................................................... 6

5.3.1

Install Wind Vane ............................................................................................................... 8

5.3.2

Install Mounting Pole ......................................................................................................... 8

5.3.3

Install Batteries................................................................................................................. 10

5.3.4

Mount Weather Station ..................................................................................................... 12

5.3.5

Reset Button and Transmitter LED .................................................................................. 14

5.4

Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter ............................................................ 15

5.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ............................................................................... 16

5.6

Display Console ................................................................................................................... 16

Display Console Operation ........................................................................................................... 17

6.1

Home Screen Display ........................................................................................................... 18

6.2

History Mode........................................................................................................................ 19

6.2.1

Archive Memory Mode .................................................................................................... 20

6.2.2

Recall / Delete Annual Archive Memory ......................................................................... 21

6.2.3

Page Selection .................................................................................................................. 22

6.2.4

Historical Graphs ............................................................................................................. 23

6.3

Set Mode .............................................................................................................................. 25

6.3.1

Set Date and Time ............................................................................................................ 25

6.3.2

Set Time Format ............................................................................................................... 27

6.3.3

Temperature Units of Measure ......................................................................................... 27

6.3.4

Barometer Units of Measure ............................................................................................ 27

6.3.5

Wind Speed Units of Measure .......................................................................................... 27

6.3.6

Rainfall Units of Measure ................................................................................................ 27

6.3.7

Solar Radiation Units of Measure .................................................................................... 27

6.3.8

Rainfall Display Increments ............................................................................................. 27

6.3.9

Graph Time ...................................................................................................................... 28

6.3.10

Backlight Display ......................................................................................................... 28

6.3.11

Longitude and Latitude ................................................................................................ 28

6.3.12

Barometer Display ....................................................................................................... 30

6.3.13

Weather Threshold ....................................................................................................... 31

6.3.14

Storm Threshold ........................................................................................................... 31

6.3.15

Current Weather ........................................................................................................... 31

6.3.16

Rainfall Season ............................................................................................................ 31

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Ambient Weather WS-1002-WiFi OBSERVER Solar Powered Wireless WiFi Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 What’s New with the WS-1002-WiFi ..................3 Warnings and Cautions ........................3 Quick Start Guide ..........................3 Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey..................3 Pre Installation Checkout .......................
Page 2: Introduction
Warranty Information ........................ 66 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1002-WiFi OBSERVER Solar Powered Wireless WiFi Weather Station. 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: Version 3.3...
Page 3: What's New With The Ws-1002-Wifi
http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws1002-wifi 1.1 What’s New with the WS-1002-WiFi The WS-1001-WiFi uses rechargeable batteries for energy storage. The WS-1002-WiFi improves on this design by charging a super capacitor instead of rechargeable batteries. The non-rechargeable batteries provide back-up energy. With the WS-1001-WiFi, the rechargeable batteries have a limited temperature range and prone to leaking.
Page 4: Site Survey
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 5.
Page 5 Item Image Thermo-hygrometer-barometer transmitter Thermo-hygrometer-barometer mounting bracket plus 3 mounting screws Sensor Array Wind Vane 5V DC Adaptor Pole (straight and crimped) Pole mounting U-bolt Pole mounting clamps Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 5...
Page 6: Recommend Tools
Item Image Pole mounting U-bolt nuts Allen wrench User manual 5.2 Recommend Tools  Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screw on battery cover door)  Adjustable wrench (for mounting pole)  Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration) 5.3 Sensor Array Note: The sensor array includes a white sticker on the bottom.
Page 7 Figure 1 Description Description Wind Vane (measures wind direction) Thermo-hygrometer Sensor (measures temperature and humidity) Wind Speed Sensor (measures wind speed) UV Sensor Solar collector Solar Radiation Sensor Battery compartment Rain Collector (self emptying) LED transmission indicator (turns on for 4 Bubble Level seconds on power up, flashes once per 16 seconds)
Page 8: Install Wind Vane
5.3.1 Install Wind Vane Note: The wind vane may already be installed on your unit. This section is provided for vane replacement. Reference Figure 2. (a) Locate and align the flat key on the wind vane shaft to the flat key on the wind vane and push the vane on to the shaft.
Page 10: Install Batteries
Reference Figure 5. Turn the mounting pole collar to lock the pole into place by rotating clockwise. Figure 5 5.3.3 Install Batteries Reference Figure 6. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the sensor array. Turn the set screw counter clockwise to open the battery compartment.
Page 12: Mount Weather Station
B. Option 2: Swedged Pole Mount. Insert the swedged end of the included mounting pole into the open end of any standard mounting pole solution (1 3/8” diameter) available from Ambient Weather, as shown in Figure 8. For more information on mounting solutions, visit: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html Version 3.3...
Page 13 Figure 8 1. Reference Figure 9. Locate the four wind vane compass rose indicators of N, E, S, W (representing North, East, South and West). Align the compass rose direction upon final installation with a compass or GPS. Figure 9 Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.
Page 14: Reset Button And Transmitter Led
2. Reference Figure 10. Make sure the sensor array is completely level upon final installation. Failure to do so will result in inaccurate rain gauge readings. Figure 10 5.3.5 Reset Button and Transmitter LED In the event the sensor array is not transmitting, reset the sensor array. With an open ended paperclip, press and hold the RESET BUTTON for three seconds to completely discharge the voltage.
Page 15: Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter
5.4 Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter The indoor thermometer, hygrometer and barometer measures and displays the indoor temperature, humidity and pressure and transmits this data to the display console. Figure 12 Note: Do not install the thermo-hygrometer-barometer transmitter outside. This will cause errors in the barometric pressure due to large variations in temperature (barometric pressure is temperature compensated for accuracy).
Page 16: Best Practices For Wireless Communication
Figure 13 5.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication Note: To insure proper communication, mount the remote sensor(s) upright on a vertical surface, such as a wall. Do not lay the sensor flat. Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication.
Page 17: Display Console Operation
Description Memory card slot for upgrades and backup data Power jack Reset Figure 14 6. Display Console Operation Note: About This Section. The display console includes buttons at the bottom with icons signifying the menu functions. This manual includes “quick menu boxes” as shown below, signifying how to access a setting from home screen.
Page 18: Home Screen Display
“Menu box” example. From the home screen, press the History Key twice and the recall page key once. 6.1 Home Screen Display The display console home screen layout is shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 18...
Page 19: History Mode
Description Description Graph (barometer, temperature or humidity) Heat Index Wind Direction Rainfall Wind Speed Date and Time Wind Gust Sunset Wind Chill Moon Phase Internet Connectivity Sunrise WiFi Connectivity Barometer Indoor Temperature & Humidity Outdoor Temperature & Humidity Solar Radiation Dew Point Low Battery Indicators (only displayed when batteries are low)
Page 20: Archive Memory Mode
Figure 16 Check Uncheck Clear scroll up scroll down View return home parameter parameter selected archive to clear to clear parameter.(1) memory (1) The popup message “Are you sure you want to clear the max/min?” Select to highlight “Yes” and to confirm.
Page 21: Recall / Delete Annual Archive Memory
Figure 17 Recall Recall scroll left scroll scroll up scroll View graphs return home annual page right down records 6.2.2 Recall / Delete Annual Archive Memory Recall and delete annual archive memory. Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 21...
Page 22: Page Selection
Figure 18 Delete annual record scroll left scroll right Recall annual record return archive memory mode 6.2.3 Page Selection While viewing the annual archive memory, press the key to view a specific page of memory. Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 22...
Page 23: Historical Graphs
Figure 19 Increase Decrease Scroll digit scroll digit Toggle Toggle page page to left right cancel, then press cancel, then press number number to confirm to confirm 6.2.4 Historical Graphs Display historical graph data. Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 23...
Page 24 Figure 20 Zoom in Zoom scroll scroll x-axis Recall scroll Return Return home Y-axis x-axis (time) right annual parameter Max/Min Y-axis (time) left archive pages data Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 24...
Page 25: Set Mode
6.3 Set Mode Enter the Setup Mode Figure 21 Select units Select Select Select Scroll field Scroll Enter return of measure units value value field sub-setup to home scroll measure or down mode value up scroll value down 6.3.1 Set Date and Time Set the date and time.
Page 26 to decrease the time zone. With time zone highlighted, press to set Daylight Savings Time (DST). Press to toggle ON or OFF. Note: the DST should be always checked to automatically update the time when DST changes. 4. Set Time Server. The default time server is time.nist.gov. Press to set the time server.
Page 27: Set Time Format
6.3.2 Set Time Format Press change time format between hour:minute:second (h:mm:ss), hour:minute:second (AM h:mm:ss) and hour:minute:second AM (h:mm:ss AM). 6.3.3 Temperature Units of Measure Press to change the temperature units of measure between °F and °C. 6.3.4 Barometer Units of Measure Press to change the temperature units of measure between inHg, mmHg and hpa.
Page 28: Graph Time
6.3.9 Graph Time Press to change the home screen graph display between 24, 48 and 72 hours (note: the graph will clear when the graph increment of measure is changed). The default is 72 hours. 6.3.10 Backlight Display x 10 Automatically turn on and off the backlight or adjust the brightness based on the time of day.
Page 29 increase or decrease the value. Press to change the remaining latitude variables. Longitude. Press to set the Western or Eastern Hemisphere. In the USA, the hemisphere setting is WEST. To change to EAST, press the key. Press to change your longitude. The longitude x 100 will turn red. Press to increase or decrease the value.
Page 30: Barometer Display
3. In this example, the location entered into the display is as follows: Latitude = 33.30 North Longitude = 111.96 West after rounding to two significant digits. Record your longitude and latitude here for future reference: Longitude: Latitude: Figure 25 6.3.12 Barometer Display x 11 Press...
Page 31: Weather Threshold
The standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb). This is the average sea-level pressure around the world. Relative pressure measurements greater than 29.92 inHg (1013 mb) are considered high pressure and relative pressure measurements less than 29.92 inHg are considered low pressure.
Page 32: Registering On Wunderground.com
Figure 26 scroll value up scroll value Scroll field up Scroll field down return to Setup down 1. Set Station ID. Press to highlight the Station ID. Enter your station ID obtained from Wunderground.com. Press to display the keyboard. Press to scroll to the character and press to select the character.
Page 33: Viewing Your Data On Wunderground.com
https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/signup 3. Click Send Validation Email. Respond to the validation email from Wunderground (it may 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 console, as shown in Figure 26 (Figure 27 is an example and your station ID and password will be different.
Page 34 Figure 28 6.3.18.1.1.2 WunderStation iPad App Visit: http://www.WunderStation.com to download the WunderStation iPad app. Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 34...
Page 35 Figure 29 6.3.18.1.1.3 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 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 35...
Page 36: Registering On Ambientweather.net
Figure 30 6.3.18.2 Registering on AmbientWeather.net Visit: www.AmbientWeather.net to create an account and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 31. Figure 31 Next, enter the MAC address found on your Weather Network Panel (Figure 26), as shown in Figure 32.
Page 37 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 34.
Page 38: 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 39: Works With Google Assistant
AmbientWeather.net Link your account to get started: say 'hey google, Ambient Weather... weather report.' This will provide you with your outdoor weather report. You can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, ' indoor conditions'.
Page 40: Alarm Mode
Figure 35 Select value Select value Scroll field Scroll field down Select return to Setup 6.4 Alarm Mode Enter the Alarm Mode The upper alarm is displayed on the right and the lower alarm is displayed on the left. If the measured value is greater than the maximum alarm setting, the alarm will sound.
Page 41: Calibration Mode
Figure 36 Increase Decrease Select Select Scroll field Scroll Enter return alarm limit alarm limit value value field sub-setup to home values values down mode 6.5 Calibration Mode Enter the Calibration (Correct) Mode Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 41...
Page 42 Figure 37 Increase Decrease Select Select Scroll field Scroll Enter return calibrated calibrated value value field sub-setup to home value value down mode To adjust the parameter, press to scroll to the parameter you wish to change. Press highlight the sign (positive vs. negative, if applicable) and significant digit. Press change the calibrated value.
Page 43 Parameter Type of Default Typical Calibration Source Calibration Temperature Offset Current Value Red Spirit or Mercury Thermometer (1) Humidity Offset Current Value Sling Psychrometer (2) Offset Current Value Calibrated laboratory grade Barometer barometer REL Barometer Offset Current Value Local airport (3) Wind Direction Offset Current Value GPS, Compass (4)
Page 44 Without a calibrated source, wind speed can be difficult to measure. We recommend using a calibrated wind meter (available from Ambient Weather) and a constant speed, high speed fan. (7) The rain collector is calibrated at the factory based on the funnel diameter. The bucket tips every 0.01”...
Page 45: Factory And Data Export
Note: The purpose of calibration is to fine tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error. Errors can occur due to electronic variation (example, the temperature sensor is a resistive thermal device or RTD, the humidity sensor is a capacitance device), mechanical variation, or degradation (wearing of moving parts, contamination of sensors).
Page 46 Press to select Yes or No. Press the key or key to confirm the selection. 2. Re-register Transmitter Outdoor. Re-synchronizes the wireless signal from the outdoor sensor array. Press to highlight this field. Press key to select re-register indoor transmitter. Press key to ”Are you sure you want to register the new outdoor transmitter?”...
Page 47 Figure 39 Select Select Select year Select year Scroll field Scroll Start or return to Setting Setting history file history file field stop Factory down backup menu Figure 40 Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 47...
Page 48: Exporting Data File Format (Data Logging)
6.6.1 Exporting Data File Format (Data Logging) The format of the data is csv (comma separated value) and can be opened in a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel for advanced data analysis, with the following headers: Column Parameter 1 No (data point number) 2 Time 3 Indoor Temperature (°F) 4 Indoor Humidity (%)
Page 49: Easyweather Ip Software
Figure 41 7. EasyWeather IP Software Note: The console must be running Firmware Version 2.2.9 or greater to use the software. To determine which firmware you are running, reference Figure 41. To upgrade your firmware. Visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws1001-wifi PC and Mac software is available for download at the following link: http://www.ambientweather.com/easyweatherip.html The software connects over your local area network (LAN), and communicates to the display console without any cables.
Page 50 2. Save the compressed (zip) file to your local computer drive, as shown in Figure 42. Please make a note where you saved the file. You will need to extract this file in the next step. Figure 42 3. Extract the compressed (zip) file by right clicking on the easyweatherip file and selecting Extract All…...
Page 51: Mac Software Installation
Figure 44 7.1.2 Mac Software Installation Download the Mac Software. To download the Mac software, visit: http://www.ambientweather.com/easyweatherip.html 2. Save the compressed (zip) file to your local computer drive, as shown in Figure 45. Figure 45 3. Locate the file in your Downloads directory, and select and run the file by selecting Open: Figure 46 7.2 Running the EasyWeatherIP Application 1.
Page 52 Figure 47 2. Your local IP address (computer IP) will be displayed. Select OK. Figure 48 3. From the Menu, select System | Device Connect and select the Mac Address of your display console from the list. Figure 49 Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.
Page 53: System Features
To determine the Mac address of your display console, reference Factory | About | Display from the weather station display console. Once the software has connected to the weather station console, the main display panel will begin updating. It may take up to a minute to begin displaying data. 7.3 System Features 7.3.1 Setup The Setup screen allows you to easily enter console settings that would be more difficult from the...
Page 54: Calibration
To select the Alarm panel, select System | Alarm from the menu. Check any of the MIN or MAX alarms and select Save to save these settings to the console. In the example shown in Figure 51:  If the outdoor temperature is less than 32 °F, an audible alarm will sound. ...
Page 55: Factory
Figure 52 7.3.4 Factory The Factory panel allows you to calibrate the sensors, as outlined in Section 6.6. To select the Factory panel, select System | Factory from the menu. Figure 53 Version 3.3 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 55...
Page 56: Data
7.4 Data 7.4.1 MAX/MIN The MAX/MIN panel allows you view maximum and minimum values recorded by the console, as outlined in Section 6.2. To select the MAX/MIN panel, select Data | MAX/MIN from the menu. Figure 54 7.4.2 History Data The History panel allows you view archived memory values recorded by the console.
Page 57: Export Data
Figure 55 7.4.2.2 Export Data To export data to a comma separated data (csv) file, after updating the data as outlined in Section 7.4.2.1, press the Export Data button. The csv file can be open and analyzed in Microsoft Excel, or a basic text editor like Notepad. 7.4.2.3 Graph Data To graph data, select a Start Time and End Time and choose a Graph Type (choose from temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, Rainfall, solar or UVI), and select Update.
Page 58: Language
Figure 56 7.5 Language To change the language, select the Language menu. The program will restart. 7.6 Help Select Help | About to view the Easy Weather version number. 8. Glossary of Terms Term Definition Absolute Absolute pressure is the measured atmospheric pressure and is a function of altitude, Barometric and to a lesser extent, changes in weather conditions.
Page 59 Term Definition temperature increases, relative humidity will decrease. Heat Index The Heat Index, sometimes referred to as the apparent temperature, is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored with the actual air temperature. To find the Heat Index temperature, look at the Heat Index chart below. As an example, if the air temperature is 96°F and the relative humidity is 65%, the heat index (how hot it feels) is 121°F.
Page 60: Specifications
Term Definition Barometric Pressure Resolution Resolution is defined as the number of significant digits (decimal places) to which a value is being reliably measured. Solar A solar radiation sensor measures solar energy from the sun. Radiation Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy.
Page 61: Maintenance
 Indoor Thermo-hygrometer-barometer sensor : 2xAAA batteries (not included)  Outdoor sensor array: 3xAA batteries (not included). We recommend Lithium e2 Energizer batteries. 10. Maintenance 1. Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months as follows. Reference Figure 57. Step 1: Make a note of the current rain totals by referencing the calibration screen (reference Section 6.5).
Page 63: Troubleshooting Guide
Figure 59 11. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Live Chat Support: www.ambientweather.com/chat.html (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) 3. Technical Support: 480-346-3398 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution The maximum line of sight communication range is about 300’.
Page 64 Problem Solution up the console. Replace the batteries in the outside sensor array. With the sensor array and console 10 feet away from each other, remove AC power from the display console and wait 10 seconds. Re-connect power. 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.
Page 65: Accessories
Class 4 Flash MicroSDHC for data backup and advanced data analysis. Memory Card SDC4/8GB Ambient Weather Mounting Ambient Weather provides the most comprehensive mounting solutions Solutions for weather stations, including tripods, pole extensions, pole mounting kits, guy wires, ground stakes and more.
Page 66: Warranty Information
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...

Ambient Weather OBSERVER WS-1002-WiFi User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Warnings and Cautions

3 Quick Start Guide

4 Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey

5 Getting Started

6 Display Console Operation

7 Easyweather IP Software

8 Glossary of Terms

9 Specifications

10 Maintenance

11 Troubleshooting Guide

12 Accessories

13 Liability Disclaimer

14 FCC Statement

15 Warranty Information

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