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Ambient Weather WS-0800-IP ObserverBase Wireless
Internet Remote Monitoring Weather Station User Manual
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1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2
3.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
3.1
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 2
3.2
Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 3
3.3
Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up ......................................................................... 3
3.4
Mounting the Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor .............................................................. 4
3.5
Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter .............................................................. 5
3.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ................................................................................. 6
3.6
ObserverIP Receiver ............................................................................................................... 6
3.6.1
Hardware Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
3.6.2
Software Requirements ...................................................................................................... 7
3.6.3
ObserverIP Connections ..................................................................................................... 7
3.7
Finding the ObserverIP from your computer.......................................................................... 8
3.7.1
PC Users ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.7.2
Mac Users .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.7.3 Linux Users .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.7.3
Local Device Network Settings ........................................................................................ 11
3.8
Weather Network Settings .................................................................................................... 12
3.9
Viewing your Data on Wunderground.com .......................................................................... 14
3.9.1
Web Browser .................................................................................................................... 14
3.9.2
WunderStation iPad App .................................................................................................. 15
3.9.3
Mobile Apps ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.9.4
Station Settings ................................................................................................................. 17
3.9.5
Live Data .......................................................................................................................... 18
3.9.6
Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 19
4.
Updating Firmware ....................................................................................................................... 21
5.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 23
6.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 24
6.1
Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 24
6.2
Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 24
6.3
Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 24
7.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 25
8.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 26
9.
FCC Statement .............................................................................................................................. 27
10.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 27
1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-0800-IP ObserverBase Wireless Internet
Remote Monitoring Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for
installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest manual, firmware upgrades and IP
Version 1.0
©Copyright 2015, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Warranty Information ....................... 27 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-0800-IP ObserverBase Wireless Internet Remote Monitoring Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest manual, firmware upgrades and IP Version 1.0... -
Page 2: Quick Start Guide
Finder Tools, visit: http://www.ambientweather.com/observerip.html 2. Quick Start Guide Although the manual is comprehensive, much of the information contained may be intuitive. In addition, the manual does not flow properly because the sections are organized by components. The following Quick Start Guide provides only the necessary steps to install, operate the weather station, and upload to the internet, along with references to the pertinent sections. -
Page 3: Recommend Tools
Item Image Outdoor thermo-hygrometer transmitter (WH32E) Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.8” x 1.6” x 0.7” (122 x 42 x 18 mm) Sensor screw (for hanging sensor) Zip Tie (for hanging sensor) 5V DC Adaptor Ethernet Cable User manual 3.2 Recommend Tools Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screw on battery cover door and mounting bracket) ... -
Page 4: Mounting The Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor
Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by sliding off the battery door. Insert two AA batteries as shown in Figure 1, and close the battery door. Note that the temperature and humidity will be displayed on the LCD display. We recommend lithium batteries for cold weather climates, but alkaline batteries are sufficient for most climates. -
Page 5: Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter
Figure 2 The sensor can also be hung from a nylon zip tie (included) or string (not included). Figure 3 3.5 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 ObserverIP receiver. Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2015, Ambient LLC. -
Page 6: Best Practices For Wireless Communication
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). Note that pressure readings made inside your home, business, or facility will correspond closely to the actual barometric pressure outside. -
Page 7: Software Requirements
2. An “always-on” connection to the Internet. A high speed DSL or cable internet connection that maintains constant connection to the internet. 3.6.2 Software Requirements An IP scan tool is required to locate the ObserverIP on the network. Important Note: Download ObserverIP tools at the following location: www.AmbientWeather.com/observerip.html 3.6.3 ObserverIP Connections Connect the ObserverIP receiver power jack to AC power with the power adapter (included), as shown... -
Page 8: Finding The Observerip From Your Computer
Figure 4 Ref. Description LAN connection (connect to router) Reset button AC Power connection Figure 5 3.7 Finding the ObserverIP from your computer 3.7.1 PC Users To find the ObserverIP receiver, launch the IP Tools application downloaded here: www.AmbientWeather.com/observerip.html The HostIP (your computers IP address) will be displayed. Press the OK button to continue. Figure 6 Select the Search button to find the ObserverIP on your local area network. -
Page 9: Mac Users
Figure 7 Select the ObseverIP module on your network as shown in Figure 8 (the field will be highlighted) and select the Open button (or double click this field) to view the ObserverIP module’s webpage within your browser. Alternately, you can type the IP address in your web browser address bar (example, Figure 9): Figure 8 Figure 9... -
Page 10: Linux Users
Select the Search button to find the ObserverIP on your local area network. Figure 10 Select the ObseverIP module on your network as shown in Figure 10 (the field will be highlighted) and select the Open button (or double click this field) to view the ObserverIP module’s webpage within your browser. -
Page 11: Local Device Network Settings
Figure 12 shows typical scan results. Locate the IP address of the ObserverIP by cross referencing the Mac address. In the example below, the IP address is 192.168.0.105. Figure 12 Type the IP address you located from the IP Scan Tool into your web browser (example, Figure 13): Figure 13 You are now communicating directly to the ObserverIP and can proceed to Section 3.7. -
Page 12: Weather Network Settings
Figure 14 3.8 Weather Network Settings Select the Weather Network tab to program the Weather Underground station settings. Reference Figure 15: Figure 15 Enter the Station ID and password obtained from Wunderground.com®. Select the Apply button to confirm changes. Note: How to create a Wunderground.com® account and station ID. 1. - Page 13 Figure 16 3. Select More | Register Your PWS. 4. Click Send Validation Email. Respond to the validation email from Wunderground (it may take a few minutes). Figure 17 5. Select More | Register Your PWS again and enter all of the information requested. Figure 18 6.
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Page 14: Viewing Your Data On Wunderground.com
will be different. Figure 19 Note: Your station ID will have the form: KSSCCCC###, where K is for USA station (I for international), SS is your state, CCCC is your city and ### is the station number in that city. In the example above, KAZPHOEN424 is in the USA (K), State of Arizona (AZ), City of Phoenix (PHOEN) and #424. -
Page 15: Wunderstation Ipad App
Figure 20 3.9.2 WunderStation iPad App Visit: http://www.WunderStation.com to download the WunderStation iPad app. Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2015, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 15... -
Page 16: Mobile Apps
Figure 21 3.9.3 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 2015, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 16... -
Page 17: Station Settings
Figure 22 3.9.4 Station Settings Select Apply to confirm any of the changes in this section. 3.9.4.1 Wireless Transmitter Settings Weather Station Model Number: Enter our weather station model number. 3.9.4.2 Time Zone Setting Enter your local time zone and daylight Savings Time. 3.9.4.3 Daylight Savings Time Enter off if you live in Hawaii or Arizona, where DST is not observed. -
Page 18: Live Data
Figure 23 3.9.5 Live Data Select the Live Data tab to view your live data from the weather station. To freeze the live data updates, select the Stop Refresh button. Figure 24 Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2015, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 18... -
Page 19: Calibration
3.9.6 Calibration Select the Calibration tab to view your calibration data from the weather station. Select the Apply button to confirm changes. Calibration of most parameters is not required, with the exception of Relative Pressure, which must be calibrated to sea-level to account for altitude effects. For more information on sea-level pressure calibration, please reference note (3) below. - Page 20 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) (1) Temperature errors can occur when a sensor is placed too close to a heat source (such as a building structure, the ground or trees).
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Page 21: Updating Firmware
4. Updating Firmware You must own a PC to update the firmware. Sorry, Linux and Apple products are currently not supported. Ambient Weather will update your ObserverIP at no cost (appropriate shipping charges will apply). 1. Download the latest version of firmware at: http://www.ambientweather.com/observerip.html... - Page 22 Figure 27 5. Select the Upgrade Firmware button. Reference Figure 28. The dialog box will display Received a Read Request from the ObserverIP module. A green progress bar will provide you with the upgrade status. DO NOT OPERATE THE MOUSE OR KEYBOARD WHEN UPGRADING to prevent interruption of the upgrade.
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Page 23: Glossary Of Terms
Figure 29 7. Wait about one minute for the ObserverIP module to reboot. You can now Exit the upgrade window, and access the module again, as referenced in Section 3.7. You may be required to enter some settings, so check all of the panels for completeness. 5. -
Page 24: Specifications
Term Definition as millibars (1 hPa = 1 mbar) 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. Inches of Mercury (inHg) Pressure in Imperial units of measure. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
7. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Technical Support: 480-346-3398 (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution The maximum line of sight communication range is about 300’. Move the Wireless remote(s) not reporting in to sensor assembly closer to the ObserverIP receiver. -
Page 26: Liability Disclaimer
module does not http://www.AmbientWeather.com/observerip.html communicate to the server. 2. Power down the ObserverIP module but leave connected to your router. 3. Launch the IP Tools application as referenced in Section 3.7. Since the module is powered down, you will not be able to locate it on your network, but proceed anyway. -
Page 27: Fcc Statement
This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. Ambient, LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. - Page 28 than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized service center; (5) units used for other than personal use (6) applications and uses that this product was not intended (7) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and (8) extreme acts of nature, such as lightning strikes or floods.
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