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Ambient Weather WS-0800-IP ObserverBase Wireless
Internet Remote Monitoring Weather Station User Manual
Table of Contents
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
3.8.1
WeatherUnderground.com ............................................................................................... 13
3.8.2
AmbientWeather.net ......................................................................................................... 16
3.8.3
Station Settings ................................................................................................................. 19
3.8.4
Live Data .......................................................................................................................... 21
3.8.5
Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 22
4.
Updating Firmware ....................................................................................................................... 24
5.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 26
6.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 27
6.1
Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 27
6.2
Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 28
6.3
Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 28
7.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 28
8.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 30
9.
FCC Statement .............................................................................................................................. 30
10.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 31
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
Finder Tools, visit:
Version 2.0
©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.ambientweather.com/observerip.html
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Warranty Information ....................... 31 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 Finder Tools, visit: http://www.ambientweather.com/observerip.html... -
Page 2: Quick Start Guide
Power up the indoor thermometer-hygrometer-barometer sensor Power up the ObserverIP, connect to your router and synchronize with the indoor and outdoor sensors Enter the WS-0800-IP as the station type under Station Settings 3.8.3 Calibrate the relative pressure to sea-level conditions (local airport) on the 3.8.5... -
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 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, 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 and Ambient Weather Network settings (AmbientWeather.net requires firmware Version 4.0 or greater). Reference Figure 15: Figure 15 Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 12... -
Page 13: Weatherunderground.com
3.8.1 WeatherUnderground.com Enter the Station ID and Station Key obtained from Wunderground.com®. Select the Apply button to confirm changes. 3.8.1.1 Creating a WeatherUnderground.com Account 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. - Page 14 Figure 17 3.8.1.2.2 WunderStation iPad App Visit: http://www.WunderStation.com to download the WunderStation iPad app. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 14...
- Page 15 Figure 18 3.8.1.2.3 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 brower. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 15...
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Page 16: Ambientweather.net
Figure 19 3.8.2 AmbientWeather.net Reference Figure 15. Enter and update schedule and select Apply. Make a note of the MAC address. It will be required when you sign up at AmbientWeather.net. 3.8.2.1 Creating an AmbientWeather.net Account Visit: www.AmbientWeather.net to create an account and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20 Next, enter the MAC address found on your IP Module Weather Network Panel (Figure 15), as shown Version 2.0... - Page 17 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 18 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."...
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Page 19: Station Settings
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 20 The following table provides times zones throughout the world. Locations in the eastern hemisphere are positive, and locations in the western hemisphere are negative. Hours from Time Zone Cities -12 IDLW: International Date Line West -11 NT: Nome Nome, AK -10 AHST: Alaska-Hawaii Standard Honolulu, HI CAT: Central Alaska...
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Page 21: Live Data
Figure 24 3.8.4 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. Version 2.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 21... -
Page 22: Calibration
Figure 25 3.8.5 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. - Page 23 Figure 26 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 24: 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 25 3. Launch the IP Tools application as referenced in Section 3.7, and locate the ObserverIP on your network. Reference Figure 27. Select the Upgrade button to begin the firmware upgrade. As shown in this figure, the IP address of the ObserverIP is 192.168.0.7. Make a note of your IP address (your results will vary).
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Page 26: Glossary Of Terms
Figure 29 6. Once the firmware upgrade is complete, the dialog box will display Read session is completed successfully, as shown in Figure 30. Figure 30 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. -
Page 27: Specifications
Term Definition Relative Barometric Pressure. Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. Barometer A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. Calibration is a comparison between measurements – one of known Calibration magnitude or correctness of one device (standard) and another measurement made in as similar a way as possible with a second device... -
Page 28: Measurement Specifications
6.2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the measured parameters. Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Indoor Temperature 32 to 140 °F ± 2 °F 0.1 °F Outdoor Temperature -40 to 149 °F Lithium ± 2 °F 0.1 °F batteries -23 to 140 °F Alkaline batteries... - Page 29 Relative pressure does Make sure you properly calibrate the relative pressure to an official local not agree with official weather station. Reference Section 3.8.5 for details. reporting station Data not reporting to 1. Confirm your password is correct. It is the password you registered on Wunderground.com®.
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Page 30: Liability Disclaimer
can now Exit the upgrade window, and access the module again, as referenced in Section 3.7. All of the lights should be on except the Server light (you will need to reprogram the Wunderground.com settings). 8. Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot. The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. -
Page 31: Warranty Information
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 10. Warranty Information Ambient, LLC provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
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