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Ambient Weather WS-0262A WiFi Wireless
Thermo-Hygrometer User Manual
Table of Contents
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
2.6
Display Console Probe ........................................................................................................... 5
3.
Display Console Operation ............................................................................................................. 6
3.1
Screen Display ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.2
Console Initialization ............................................................................................................. 6
3.2.1
Button Operation ................................................................................................................ 7
3.3
Set Mode ................................................................................................................................ 8
3.3.1
Time Zones ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.3.2
Auto Set Time .................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.3
Setting Time Alarm .......................................................................................................... 10
3.4
Max/Min Mode .................................................................................................................... 10
3.4.1
Viewing Max/Min Values ................................................................................................. 11
3.5
Resynchronize Wireless Sensor ............................................................................................ 11
3.6
Backlight Operation ............................................................................................................. 11
3.6.1
With AC Adapter .............................................................................................................. 11
3.6.2
Without AC Adapter ......................................................................................................... 11
4.
Live Internet Publishing ................................................................................................................ 11
4.1
Connecting the Weather Station Console to WiFi ................................................................ 12
5.
Registering with Weather Servers ................................................................................................. 19
5.1
AmbientWeather.net ............................................................................................................. 19
5.1.1
IFTTT ............................................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2
Amazon Alexa .................................................................................................................. 22
5.1.3
Works with Google Assistant ........................................................................................... 22
5.2
WeatherUnderground.com .................................................................................................... 23
5.2.1
Registering through the PC or Mac Website .................................................................... 23
5.2.2
Registering through the Android or iPhone App .............................................................. 23
5.3
WeatherCloud ....................................................................................................................... 25
6.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 26
7.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 27
7.1
Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 27
7.2
Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 28
7.3
Power Requirements ............................................................................................................ 28
8.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 28
9.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 29
10.
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 30
11.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 30
Version 2.0
©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Ambient Weather WS-0262A 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 Probe
Figure 4 2.6 Display Console Probe The display console includes a 90 cm (about 3 feet) dry probe to accurately measure air temperature, since the console generates heat. The probe should not be touching any surface to accurately measure air temperature. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. -
Page 6: Display Console Operation
Figure 5 3. Display Console Operation 3.1 Screen Display The display console home screen layout is shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 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... -
Page 7: Button Operation
Figure 7 The console will display all of the LCD segments for three seconds after power up as shown in Figure 8, the indoor conditions will immediately update, and the outdoor sensor array will register within a few minutes. Figure 8 3.2.1 Button Operation The operation buttons are on the side and top of the console, as shown in Figure 9: (a) ALARM, -/Reset-MIN, +/Reset-MAX, SET... -
Page 8: Set Mode
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 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. - Page 13 2. Run the AmbientTool application, and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 13...
- Page 14 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 14. Figure 14 4. Reference Figure 15. 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 15 Figure 15 Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 15...
- Page 16 5. Once the console has connected to your WiFi network, the devices MAC address and IP address will be displayed, as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 6. Click on the device in the list, which takes you to the Upload panel. 7.
- Page 17 Figure 17 Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 17...
- Page 18 8. For AmbientWeather.net, enter an upload timer (1 to 5 minutes). Make a note of the console MAC address (Figure 16), which is required to register at AmbientWeather.net. Reference Figure 18. Enter an upload interval and select the Auto upload switch to On. Figure 18 Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.
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Page 19: 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 19 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 20 Figure 20 Next, enter the MAC address found on Ambient Tools (Figure 16). Note that this is an example only and your MAC address will be different. Figure 21 Register an account on AmbientWeather.net (email address and password). Once registered, select the dashboard to view your data, as shown in Figure 22. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC.
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Page 21: 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 23. -
Page 22: Amazon Alexa
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 23: Weatherunderground.com
5.2 WeatherUnderground.com 5.2.1 Registering through the PC or Mac Website Note: The Weather Underground website is subject to change. 1. Visit Wunderground.com, and select the Join link in the upper right and corner and create a Free Account. 2. From the menu, Select More | Add a Weather Station, or visit: https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/signup 3. - Page 24 1. Select the Register link from the app, as shown in Figure 25. Figure 25 1. Create a Wunderground.com account. Enter your email address and password, as shown in Figure 26. 2. Create a Weather Station Name. This is a unique description that identifies your station location or neighborhood to users.
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Page 25: Weathercloud
5. Enter the Station ID (ID), Station Key (Password) and Station Number (StationNum) into the Ambient Tool. Leave the StationNum field blank. Figure 27 5.3 WeatherCloud 1. Visit WeatherCloud.net and enter a Username, Email and Password. Figure 28 2. Respond to the validation email from WeatherCloud (it may take a few minutes). Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. -
Page 26: Glossary Of Terms
Figure 29 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 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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