Specifications; Wireless Specifications; Measurement Specifications; Power Consumption - Ambient Weather Copyright 2019 User Manual

8. Specifications

8.1 Wireless Specifications

• Line of sight wireless sensor array RF transmission (in open air): 330 feet, 100 feet under
most conditions
Line of sight WiFi RF transmission (in open air): 80 feet
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Update Rate: Outdoor Sensor: 16 seconds, Indoor Sensor: 64 seconds
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Sensor Array RF Frequency: 915 MHz
•
WiFi Tablet RF Frequency: 2.4 GHz
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8.2 Measurement Specifications

The following table provides the specifications for the measured parameters.
Measurement
Indoor Temperature
Outdoor Temperature
Indoor Humidity
Outdoor Humidity
Barometric Pressure
Light
Rain
Wind Direction
Wind Speed

8.3 Power Consumption

Display Tablet: 5V DC Adaptor (included), Power Consumption: 0.5 Watts (1.25 Watts during
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WiFi configuration mode)
Outdoor sensor array: 2xAA batteries (not included). The primary power source is the solar
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panel. The batteries provide backup power when there is limited solar energy.
Indoor sensor: 2xAA batteries (not included).
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9. Maintenance

1. Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months. Rotate the funnel counter-clockwise and lift to
expose the rain gauge mechanism, and clean with a damp cloth. Remove any dirt, debris and
insects. If bug infestation is an issue, spray the array lightly with insecticide.
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Range
14 to 140 °F
-40 to 149 °F (lithium
batteries)
-23 to 140 °F (alkaline
batteries)
10 to 99%
10 to 99%
8.85 to 32.50 inHg
0 to 200,000 Lux
0 to 236 in.
0 - 360 º
0 to 100 mph (operational)
Figure 59
Accuracy
± 2 °F
± 2 °F
± 5%
± 5%
± 0.08 inHg (within range of
27.13 to 32.50 inHg)
± 15%
± 5%
± 10º
± 2.2 mph or 10% (whichever
is greater)
Resolution
0.1 °F
0.1 °F
1 %
1 %
0.01 inHg
1 Lux
0.01 in
1º
1.4 mph
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