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Ambient Weather WS-1950 Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-1950 WiFi Weather Station Manual
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1
Help ................................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Warnings and Cautions .......................................................................................................................... 2
3. Quick Start Guide .................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey............................................................................................ 3
4.1 Pre-Installation Checkout .................................................................................................................... 3
4.2
Site Survey ..................................................................................................................................... 3
5 Getting Started....................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 Parts List .............................................................................................................................................. 4
5.2
Recommended Tools ...................................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Setup Sensor Array .............................................................................................................................. 4
5.3.1 Install wind vane .............................................................................................................. 5
5.3.2 Install wind cups ............................................................................................................................ 5
5.3.3 Install U-bolts ................................................................................................................................ 5
5.3.4 Install Rain Gauge Funnel ............................................................................................................. 6
5.3.5 Install the Funnel Coil Filter .......................................................................................................... 7
5.3.6 Install Batteries .............................................................................................................................. 7
5.4
Display console .............................................................................................................................. 8
5.4.1 Screen Display .................................................................................................................................. 9
5.4.2 Initial Display Console Set Up ....................................................................................................... 10
5.4.3 Console Factory Reset Steps .......................................................................................................... 10
6 Key function .......................................................................................................................................... 10
7 Connect the display console to your Wi-Fi network via Bluetooth ....................................................... 11
7.1 Download the awnet smart phone or tablet app ................................................................................ 11
7.2 Configure Wi-Fi via Bluetooth .......................................................................................................... 12
8 Registering with AmbientWeather.net* ............................................................................................... 18
8.1 AmbientWeather.net .......................................................................................................................... 18
8.1.1 Ambient Weather Dashboard Apps .............................................................................................. 19
8.1.2 IFTTT .......................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1.3 Amazon Alexa .............................................................................................................................. 20
8.1.4 Works with Google Assistant ....................................................................................................... 20
9 Setting mode .......................................................................................................................................... 20
9.1 Barometric Pressure Display ............................................................................................................. 22
9.1.1 Viewing Absolute vs. Relative Pressure ...................................................................................... 22
9.1.2 Rate of Change of Pressure Graph ............................................................................................... 22
9.1.3 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion .................................................................................... 22
9.2 Rain Display ...................................................................................................................................... 23
9.2.1 Rain Increments of Measure ....................................................................................................... 23
9.2.2 Increments of Rain Definitions ................................................................................................... 23
9.3 Wind Display ..................................................................................................................................... 23
9.4 Temperature Display ......................................................................................................................... 23
9.4.1 Wind Chill, Dew Point and Heat Index Display ........................................................................... 23
9.5 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................... 24

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-1950 WiFi Weather Station Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................2 Help ..............................2 2. Warnings and Cautions .......................... 2 3. Quick Start Guide ..........................3 4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey.................... 3 4.1 Pre-Installation Checkout ........................3 Site Survey .............................

  • Page 2: Introduction

    19 Warranty Information ......................... 40 20 California Prop 65 ..........................40 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1950 Wi-Fi Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation, and troubleshooting. 1.1 Help The product is continuously changing and improving, particularly online services and associated applications.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    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. 8. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station: https://ambientweather.com/weather-station-mounting...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    5 Getting Started 5.1 Parts List Item Display Console Frame Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.12 x 1.1 x 4.4” LCD Dimensions (LxH): 3.20 x 3.80” Outdoor sensor array (Thermo-hygrometer / Rain Gauge / Wind Speed Sensor /Transmitter) Wind Vane Pole mounting U-bolts Pole mounting U-bolt nuts Metal mounting plate to be used with U-Bolts User manual...

  • Page 5: Install Wind Vane

    5.3.1 Install wind vane Push the wind vane onto the shaft on the top of the sensor, until it stops moving further, as shown in figure 1. Tighten the set screw, with a Philips screwdriver (size PH0), until the wind van cannot be removed from the axle, as shown in figure 2.

  • Page 6: Install Rain Gauge Funnel

    Figure 5 Loosely screw on the nuts on the ends of the U-bolts. You will tighten these later during final mounting. Final assembly is shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 The plate and U-Bolts are not yet needed at this stage but doing this now may help avoid damaging wind vane and wind speed cups later.

  • Page 7: Install The Funnel Coil Filter

    5.3.5 Install the Funnel Coil Filter To install the funnel coil filter, press the coil until the hook is inside the hole at the bottom of the funnel, and locked in place. The spring tension will keep the filter sit tight on the funnel. Figure 7 5.3.6 Install Batteries Insert 2 x AA batteries in the battery compartment.

  • Page 8: Display Console

    Figure 10 Figure 11 (1) A/C power port for optional A/C adapter part# WS-1950-AC (2) Unfold the desk stand and place 5 to 10 feet away from the outdoor sensor array per Figure 11. (3) Sensor arm containing temperature and humidity sensor.

  • Page 9: Screen Display

    Figure 12 5.4.1 Screen Display Figure 13 1.Wind direction 9. Rainfall 2. Wind speed 10. Rate of Change of Pressure Graph 3. RF icon 11. Weather forecast 4. 8 Channel Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer recycle icon (optional) 12. Date...

  • Page 10: Initial Display Console Set Up

    5. Outdoor temperature 13. WIFI icon 6. Outdoor humidity 14. Time 7. Indoor humidity 15. Daylight Savings Time (DST) 8. Indoor temperature 5.4.2 Initial Display Console Set Up Insert the batteries to power up the display console. The unit will show software version number 2 seconds after power reset. The unit will turn on all segments of the LCD for 3 seconds after power reset, the display will attempt to register the outdoor sensor array for 3 minutes.

  • Page 11: Connect The Display Console To Your Wi-Fi Network Via Bluetooth

    Figure 15 Description MODE  Press and hold for two seconds to enter the Set Mode.  Press to switch between Normal Mode, Max Mode, Min Mode, High Alarm Mode, Low Alarm Mode, MAC address display Mode  TEMP+ Press to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill, Dew Point, Heat Index, 8 channel optional Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-hygrometer, Scrolling Mode ...

  • Page 12: Configure Wi-Fi Via Bluetooth

    7.2 Configure Wi-Fi via Bluetooth Apple iOS user Run the awnet app from your mobile device’s home screen. When prompted Allow “awnet” to access your location? choose Allow While Using App. If you do not select this option, your phone will not connect to the weather station: Figure Configure Device (IOS)
  • Page 13 The app will search the If you have more than one The app will connect device. Please ensure device, they will all be to the console your phone and device listed. automatically. are close to each other Select the device. The last within 5m four digits of device ID is same as its last four digits...
  • Page 14 Press Scan and select your SSID Upload your data to Wunderground.com Upload your data to from the list. AmbientWeather.net Register an account and station at If it is a dual band router and the Wuderground.com Tap ON and select an upload interval SSIDs are different, make sure you in minutes connect to the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 15 Press “Configure Select the device you Operate as per the a New Device” have from the device information, tick the list, then press Next box to confirm “completed operation”, press Next. If Bluetooth is off, the popup The app will search the device. Allow WS View to message will appear: The Please ensure your phone and device...
  • Page 16 If you have more than one device, they will all be listed. Select the device. The last four digits of device ID is same as its last four digits of MAC address. If cannot find your device ID, press refresh to update How to view the MAC address of device In normal mode press the MODE button five times to view the MAC address.
  • Page 17 Figure 17a Upload your data to Upload your data to WeatherCloud.net Upload your data to Wunderground.com AmbientWeather.net Register an account and station at Register an account and station at WeatherCloud.net per Tap ON and select an upload interval in Wuderground.com minutes Enter the Station ID and Password into Enter the Station ID and Station...

  • Page 18: Registering With Ambientweather.net

    until the sensor array is moved outside. The reason to wait is to avoid incorrect data being sent to the weather network. 8 Registering with AmbientWeather.net* Please note that you can send data to all cloud services at the same time. 8.1 AmbientWeather.net ote: This is best done on a computer desktop or laptop.

  • Page 19: Ambient Weather Dashboard Apps

    Once registered, select the dashboard to view your data, as shown in Figure . Figure 20 8.1.1 Ambient Weather Dashboard Apps Android and iOS Ambient Weather Dashboard apps are available in addition to AmbientWeather.net. Search “Ambient Weather Dashboard” in the Google Play or iOS app store, or visit: ...

  • Page 20: Amazon Alexa

    "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the indoor conditions." You can also ask for a report about a specific day, month, or year. Just say "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the weather yesterday." or "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the weather in May".
  • Page 21 Error! Reference source not found. summarizes the set mode sequence and commands. Command Mode Settings Image [MODE] + Enter Set Mode, Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to switch OFF and ON. 2 seconds Beep On or Off This will prevent the beep from sounding when pressing any button.

  • Page 22: Barometric Pressure Display

    9.1 Barometric Pressure Display 9.1.1 Viewing Absolute vs. Relative Pressure Press and hold [RAIN/PRE] for two seconds switch between Rain and Pressure. While in Pressure mode Press [RAIN/PRE] to switch between absolute and relative pressure Absolute pressure is the measured atmospheric pressure, and is a function of altitude, and to a lesser extent, changes in weather conditions.

  • Page 23: Rain Display

    Press the [TEMP] button to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill, Dew Point, Heat Index. The WS-1950 supports up to 8 additional temperature humidity sensors (WH31E, WH31P, WH31PF). If you have the extra sensors, press the [TEMP +] button to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill, Dew Point, Heat Index, 8...

  • Page 24: Alarms

    9.5 Alarms 9.5.1 Viewing High and Low Alarms To view the high alarm settings, press MODE button a third time, and the high alarms will be displayed, as shown in Figure (a). To view the low alarm settings, press the MODE button a fourth time, and the low alarms will be displayed, as shown in Figure (b).
  • Page 25 Command Mode Settings [MODE] + Enter High Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust alarm hour up or down. 2 seconds Alarm Set Mode, Alarm Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the time alarm on or off. When the alarm is on, the alarm Hour time icon will appear.

  • Page 26: Backlight Operation

    [MODE] Alarm Low Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust alarm value up or down. Indoor Humidity Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the alarm on. The alarm icon will appear. Press [RAIN/PRE] to turn the alarm off. The alarm icon will disappear. [MODE] Alarm Low Press [TEMP +] or [WIND -] to adjust alarm value up or down.

  • Page 27: Wireless Signal Quality Indicator

    Figure defines the conditions for rising and falling pressure every 3 hours. Tendency indicators Condition Humidity Change per 3 Hours Temperature Change per 3 Hours ︿ Rising Rising > 3% Rising > 1º C / 2 ºF > Steady Change ≤ ±3% Change ≤...

  • Page 28: Max/Min Mode

    advance. In most locations, this prediction is only 70% accurate and it is a good idea to consult the National Weather Service for more accurate weather forecasts. In some locations, this prediction may be less or more accurate. However, it is still an interesting educational tool for learning why the weather changes.

  • Page 29: Display Hourly Rain, Rain Rate

    While in Scrolling Mode press TEMP+ button for 5 seconds, and the console will re-register the sensor array and 1-8 channel sensors. 9.10 Sensor calibration If calibration is needed, please refer to the awnet application and can be access using the screens below. Run the Ambient Weather awnet app and select your device.

  • Page 30: Install Mounting Pole

    This will then take you to the live data tab where you will select More and then Calibration. On the Calibration screen you can make any need adjustments 10 Install Mounting Pole 10.1 Before you mount Before proceeding with the outdoor mounting detailed in this section, you may want to skip to setup instructions in Error! Reference source not found.

  • Page 31: Mounting

    10.2 Mounting You can attach a pipe to a permanent structure and then attach the sensor package to it (see Figure 29-30). The U-Bolts will accommodate a pipe diameter of 1.25-2 inches (pipe not included). Figure 29 Figure 30 Finally, place the sensor package on top of the prepared mounting pipe. The ubolts should be loose enough to allow this but loosen the nuts as necessary.

  • Page 32: Optional Sensors

    and Android applications available at Wunderground.com. Weather Underground is a subsidiary of The Weather Channel and IBM. Weather WeatherCloud.net Weathercloud is a real-time weather social network formed by observers Cloud from around the world Customized Supports uploading to your customized website, if the website has the Website same protocol with Wunderground or Ambient Figure 1...

  • Page 33: Connecting Optional Sensors To Console Via The Awnet App

    (*) The WH31E, WH31P and WH31PF share the same 8-channels. Note: The Ambient Weather PM25IN and AQIN utilize the same channel on the WS-1950 console. Users can only utilize one sensor PM25IN or AQIN at a time. If you already have a PM25IN and are adding a AQIN to your console, please see Section # 4.1 of the AQIN manual to sync your new AQIN sensor.

  • Page 34: Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer, 8 Channel (Optional)

    On Sensors ID screen you will be present with the sensor which you can then choose the register 12.2 Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer, 8 Channel (optional) This item supports up to 8 additional thermo-hygrometer sensors (WH31), the data display on the console and sends the data to Ambientweather.net.
  • Page 35 Remove the battery door on the back of the transmitter(s) by sliding down the battery door, as shown in Figure 3 Figure 32 BEFORE inserting the batteries, locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter. Channel Number: This item supports up to eight transmitters.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Figure 34 (1) temperature (2) temperature units (°C vs. F) (3) channel number (4) relative humidity Close the battery door. Repeat for the additional remote transmitters, verifying each remote is on a different channel. Best Practices for Wireless Communication Note: To ensure proper communication, mount the remote sensor(s) upright on a vertical surface, such as a wall. Do not lay the sensor flat.

  • Page 37: Measurement Specifications

    13.2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the measured parameters. Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Indoor Temperature 32˚F to + 122 °F ± 2 °F 0.1 °F Outdoor Temperature -40 to 149 °F (lithium ± 1 °F 0.1 °F batteries) -23 to 140 °F (alkaline batteries)

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    15. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Outdoor sensor array The sensor array may have initiated improperly, and the data is registered by the console as does not invalid, and the array must be reset. Press the reset button as described in Section 5.3. communicate to the display console.

  • Page 39: Accessories

    The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com Accessory Description Ambient Weather Mounting Ambient Weather provides the most comprehensive mounting solutions for Solutions weather stations, including tripods, pole extensions, pole mounting kits, guy wires, ground stakes and more. 17 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot.

  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    20 California Prop 65 WARNING: Use of the Ambient Weather Products can expose you to chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and bisphenol A (BPA), and phthalates DINP and/or DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 41 Proposition 65 does not clarify whether exposure is to be measured only in normal operation, or in the event of misuse such as intentionally damaging, incinerating or consuming an Ambient Weather Product or component and Ambient Weather has not attempted to evaluate the level of exposure.

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