Ambient Weather OBSERVER WS-1002-ARRAY User Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-1002-ARRAY OBSERVER Solar

Powered Wireless Weather Station User Manual

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

What's New with the WS-1002-WiFi Sensor Array ............................................................... 2

1.1

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 2

Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey...................................................................................... 2

3.1

Pre Installation Checkout ....................................................................................................... 2

3.2

Site Survey ............................................................................................................................. 2

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3

4.1

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3

4.2

Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 3

4.3

Sensor Array Set Up ............................................................................................................... 4

4.3.1

Install Wind Vane ............................................................................................................... 5

4.3.2

Install Mounting Pole ......................................................................................................... 5

4.3.1

Install Batteries................................................................................................................... 7

4.3.2

Mount Weather Station ....................................................................................................... 9

4.3.3

Reset Button and Transmitter LED .................................................................................. 11

4.4

Receiving Units .................................................................................................................... 12

4.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ............................................................................... 12

Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 13

Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 15

6.1

Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 15

6.2

Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 15

6.3

Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 15

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 16

7.1

Advanced Rain Gauge Cleaning .......................................................................................... 16

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 18

Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 19

10.

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 19

11.

FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 19

12.

Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 20

1. Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1002-ARRAY OBSERVER Solar Powered

Wireless Weather Station.

Please note that the sensor array requires a receiver, and is not a standalone product.

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 2.1

https://ambientweather.net/help/

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FCC Statement .......................... 19 Warranty Information ....................... 20 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1002-ARRAY OBSERVER Solar Powered Wireless Weather Station. Please note that the sensor array requires a receiver, and is not a standalone product.
Page 2: What's New With The Ws-1002-Wifi Sensor Array
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 Version 2.1...
Page 3: Getting Started
4. Getting Started 4.1 Parts List Item Image Sensor Array Wind Vane Pole (straight and crimped) Pole mounting U-bolt Pole mounting clamps Pole mounting U-bolt nuts Allen wrench User manual 4.2 Recommend Tools Version 2.1 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 3...
Page 4: Sensor Array Set Up
 Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screw on battery cover door)  Adjustable wrench (for mounting pole)  Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration) 4.3 Sensor Array Set Up Figure 1 Description Description Wind Vane (measures wind direction) Thermo-hygrometer Sensor (measures temperature and humidity)
Page 5: Install Wind Vane
4.3.1 Install Wind Vane 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. (b) tighten the set screw with the hex wrench (included). Figure 2 4.3.2 Install Mounting Pole Reference Figure 3.
Page 7: Install Batteries
Reference Figure 5. Turn the mounting pole collar to lock the pole into place by rotating clockwise. Figure 5 4.3.1 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 9: 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 2.1...
Page 10 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 2.1 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC.
Page 11: 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 4.3.3 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 12: Receiving Units
4.4 Receiving Units You must own a receiver to use the sensor array (sold separately). They include one or more of the following. You can use as many receivers as you want with one sensor array. Item Number Picture Description WS-1200-CONSOLE Display Console...
Page 13: Glossary Of Terms
which include passing through barriers or walls. 4. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a clear line of sight. The following is a table of reception loss vs.
Page 14 Term Definition Also, strong winds, particularly with very hot, dry air, can be extremely hazardous. The Heat Index Chart shaded zone above 105°F shows a level that may cause increasingly severe heat disorders with continued exposure or physical activity. Heat Index is not calculated below 80°F. HectoPascals Pressure units in SI (international system) units of measurement.
Page 15: Specifications
Term Definition Thermometer A thermometer is a device that measures temperature. Most digital thermometers are resistive thermal devices (RTD). RTDs predict change in temperature as a function of electrical resistance. An ultraviolet sensor (UV sensor) is a device that measures UV light from the Sun. The UV index (UVI) is an international standard measurement of how strong the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is at a particular place on a particular day.
Page 16: Maintenance
7. Maintenance 1. Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months as follows. Reference Figure 13. Step 1: Make a note of the current rain totals by referencing the receiver. You will need to re-enter these values after the calibration procedure it complete. Step 2: Pour water into the rain collector to moisturize the dirt inside rain bucket.
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
8. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Help: www.AmbientWeather.net/help 3. Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution Outdoor sensor array The sensor array may have initiated properly and the data is registered by the does not communicate console as invalid, and the console must be reset.
Page 19: 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 Solutions for weather stations, including tripods, pole extensions, pole mounting kits, guy wires, ground stakes and more. 10. Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot.
Page 20: Warranty Information
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: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •...

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