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Ambient Weather WS-5000 User Manual

Cellular ultrasonic solar powered wireless weather station
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1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.
Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................................................................... 3
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
Recommend Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 4
5.3
Sensor Array Set Up ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.3.1
Install the Batteries in the Sensor Array ......................................................................................................... 5
5.3.2
Sensor Array Mounting .................................................................................................................................. 6
5.4
Rain Gauge Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 10
5.4.1
Install the Batteries in the Rain Gauge ......................................................................................................... 10
5.4.2
Rain Gauge Mounting .................................................................................................................................. 10
5.4.3
Install the Funnel Coil Filter ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.5
Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.6
Optional Sensors ............................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.7
8-channel Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer (optional) .............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.8
PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor (optional) ................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.9
Sensor Placement .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
5.10
Best Practices for Wireless Communication ..................................................................................................... 12
5.11
Display Tablet ................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.
Display Tablet Operation .......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.1
Initial Display Tablet Operation ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.2
Home Screen Display........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.3
Display Buttons ................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.4
Multi-Chanel and Scroll Mode for Optional Sensors ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.5
Other Console Features ..................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.5.1
Intelligent color changing temperature and humidity rings ......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.5.2
Weather Forecasting ..................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.5.3
Wireless Signal Quality Icon ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.5.4
Weather Forecasting Description and Limitations ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.5.5
Lightning Icon .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.5.6
PM2.5 Sensor (optional) .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.6
History Mode .................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.6.1
Min/Max ...................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.6.2
Archive Memory Mode ................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.6.3
Graph ............................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7
Set Mode ........................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.1
Set Date and Time ........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.2
Set Time Format ........................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.3
Set Date Format ........................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.4
Temperature Units of Measure ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.5
Barometer Units of Measure ........................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.6
Wind Speed Units of Measure...................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.7
Rainfall Units of Measure ............................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7.8
Solar Radiation Units of Measure ................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Version 1.13
©Copyright 2020, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-5000 Cellular Ultrasonic Solar Powered Wireless Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................................. 3 Warnings and Cautions ............................... 3 Quick Start Guide ............................... 3 Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey ......................... 3 Pre Installation Checkout ............................ 3 Site Survey ................................
  • Page 2 6.7.9 Multi-Channel Sensor .................. Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.7.10 Backlight Display..................Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.7.11 Longitude and Latitude ................Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.7.12 Barometer Display ................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.7.13 Rainfall Season ..................Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.7.14 Archive Interval ..................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-5000 Cellular Ultrasonic Solar Powered Wireless Weather Station. 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: https://ambientweather.com/ws-5000-cellular#faq.tab...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    8. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station: https://ambientweather.com/weather-station-mounting 5. Getting Started The Ambient Weather WS-5000 Cellular Ultrasonic Professional Weather Station consists of one ultrasonic sensor array, one rain gauge, one cellular gateway, and one user manual: 5.1 Parts List...

  • Page 5: Install The Batteries In The Sensor Array

    Description Description Sonic wind sensor (wind speed and direction) Mounting arm Battery compartment Mounting U-Bolt and bracket. Temperature and humidity sensor Heater cable Light sensor, LED indicator USB port (factory use only) Solar collector Calibration button (factory use only) North alignment marker Reset button Figure 1 5.3.1 Install the Batteries in the Sensor Array...

  • Page 6: Sensor Array Mounting

    If the LED does no light up or flash, make sure the battery polarity is correct. Press the reset button. 5.3.2 Sensor Array Mounting Install the sensor array plastic mounting bracket to your 1-1/4” to 2” diameter pole, as shown in Figure 3 . Figure 3 If the optional ultrasonic heater was purchased, and the heater cable is required, untie and snake the heater cable through the mounting arm, as shown in Figure 4.
  • Page 7 Figure 5 Pass the heater cable through the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 6. Insert the arm into the base. Align the hole in the base with the hole in the mounting arm and inset the machine screw. Version 1.13 ©Copyright 2020, Ambient LLC.
  • Page 8 Figure 6 If the optional ultrasonic heater is used, connect the heater cable to the heater, and connect to AC power. Version 1.13 ©Copyright 2020, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 8...
  • Page 9 Figure 7 Locate the North marker on the base of the senor array, as shown in Figure 8. Point this marker in the direction of North, according to your GPS or compass. Figure 8 Version 1.13 ©Copyright 2020, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Rain Gauge Setup

    5.4 Rain Gauge Setup Figure 9 Description Description Rain collector and funnel Battery door LED indicator Screw hole Bubble level U-Bolt installation hole 5.4.1 Install the Batteries in the Rain Gauge Insert 1 x AA battery into the battery compartment. Alkaline (> 4 °F) or Lithium batteries for cold weather climates (>...

  • Page 11: Install The Funnel Coil Filter

    Figure 11 To mount to a wooden post or flat surface, use the two included mounting screws, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 Use the bubble level next to the rain sensor to make sure the sensor array is completely level. Note: If you cannot read the bubble level due to mounting constraints, place straddle a line or ruler level across the top of the rain gauge for easier viewing.

  • Page 12: Best Practices For Wireless Communication

    Make sure you press Save and wait for the Save Success window to pop-up 6.4 Check for and apply firmware updates Each time the Ambient Weather Cellular Gateway Software is opened it checks to make sure it is up to date. For cellular gateway firmware, check here: https://ambientweather.com/ws-5000-cellular#download.tab...
  • Page 13 Figure 15 6.5 Connect Cellular Gateway to Solar Panel Connect the waterproof connector on the cellular gateway to the waterproof connector on the solar panel Figure 16 6.6 Mount the solar panel and cellular gateway The solar panel should be facing South if your location is North of the equator and North if your location is South of the equator 6.7 SD Card slot use and functions The micro SD / TF card slot is not required for cellular gateway functions.
  • Page 14 It may take several minutes to write the data to the SD Card. Figure 17 6.7.1 Exporting Data File Format (Data Logging)*check the accuracy below Plug the Micro SD Card into your computer and view the SD Card Drive. There are two files listed. History_YYYYDD.csv: The history data file as shown in Figure 18.
  • Page 15 3 Indoor Temperature (°F) 4 Indoor Humidity (%) 5 Outdoor Temperature (°F) 6 Outdoor Humidity (%) 7 Dew Point (°F) 8 Feels Like (°F) 9 Wind (mph) 10 Gust (mph) 11 Wind Direction (°) 12 ABS Barometer (inHg) 13 REL Barometer (inHg) 14 Solar Rad.
  • Page 16 Figure 21 7.2 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:  Ambient Weather Dashboard for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ambientweather.dashboard...
  • Page 17 "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 18 8. Weather station sitting 9. Glossary of Terms Term Definition Absolute Barometric Absolute pressure is the measured atmospheric pressure and is a function of altitude, and to a Pressure lesser extent, changes in weather conditions. Absolute pressure is not corrected to sea-level conditions. Refer to Relative Barometric Pressure.
  • Page 19 Term Definition Solar Radiation A solar radiation sensor measures solar energy from the sun. Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black object with a temperature of about 5800 K.
  • Page 20 5. In snowy environments, spray the top of the weather station with anti-icing silicon spray to prevent snow build 12. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Online Support: https://ambientweather.com/ws-5000-cellular 2. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 3. Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time) Version 1.13...
  • Page 21 Problem Solution Outdoor sensor array Reset the sensor array. Press the reset button as described in Error! Reference source does not communicate to not found., #12. the display tablet. With an open-ended paperclip, press the reset button for 3 seconds to completely discharge the voltage.
  • Page 22 5. The tablet does not support guest networks. Exclamation point ! next If there is an exclamation point ! next to the Wi-Fi icon on the WS-5000 display, it means to the Wi-Fi icon the display is connected to Wi-Fi but the Wi-Fi is not connected to the Internet Make sure the 2.4 GHz band on your router is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 23 17. 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 24 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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