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Ambient Weather WS-1553-IP Manual

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SOLAR-POWERED WIRELESS
IP WEATHER STATION WITH
WEATHER HUB RECEIVER
Model WS-1553-IP

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Summary of Contents for Ambient Weather WS-1553-IP

  • Page 1 SOLAR-POWERED WIRELESS IP WEATHER STATION WITH WEATHER HUB RECEIVER Model WS-1553-IP...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warnings and Cautions .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1553- IP Smart Wireless Weather Station with Remote Monitoring . The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation, and troubleshooting . To download the latest manual or firmware upgrades, visit: https://ambientweather.com/faqs/question/tags/tag/WS-1550-IP/...

  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Checkout And Site Survey

    PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT AND SITE SURVEY Pre-Installation Checkout Before installing your weather station in the permanent location, we recommend operating the weather station for one week in a temporary location with easy access . This will allow you to check out all the functions, ensure proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration procedures .

  • Page 5: Site Survey

    Ambient Weather provides the most comprehensive mounting solutions for weather stations, including tripods, pole extensions, pole mounting kits, guy wires, ground stakes and more . Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED The WS-1553-IP weather station consists of an all-in-one sensor array and a Weather Hub receiver . Parts List ITEM ITEM Weather Hub Receiver Pole mounting U-bolts Sensor Array Pole mounting U-bolt nuts Wind Vane Ethernet Cable Wind Cups...

  • Page 7: Sensor Array Set Up

    Sensor Array Set Up Install Wind Vane 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 (Figure 2a). Tighten the set screw with a precision screwdriver and make sure the wind vane spins freely (Figure 2b).
  • Page 8 Install the Rain Gauge Funnel Install the rain gauge funnel . Rotate clockwise to attach the funnel to the sensor array (Figure 4). Figure 4 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 (Figures 5a/b), and locked in place.
  • Page 9 of the transmitter will turn on for four seconds, and then flash once every 16 seconds (the sensor transmission update period). NOTE: If the LED does not light up, or stays on permanently, make sure the battery polarity is correct, or the batteries are fresh.

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    Aligning the Wind Direction Locate the four-wind vane compass rose indicators of N, E, S, W (representing North, East, South and West) at the base of the wind vane. Align the compass rose direction upon final installation with a compass or GPS . OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER...
  • Page 11 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER IMAGE Waterproof Probe WH31P † Temperature Sensor † Soil Moisture Sensor WH31SM Floating Pool Thermometer WH31PF † † Leaf Wetness Sensor WH51LW Wireless Refrigerator/ WH51RF Freezer Temperature and Humidity Sensor Adding Additional Sensors The Weather Hub module supports up to 8 additional thermo-hygrometer sensors (Model WH31E, WH31P, WH31PF).

  • Page 12: Weather Hub Receiver

    WEATHER HUB RECEIVER Requirements: • Broadband Router: An “always-on” connection to the Internet. A high-speed internet connection that maintains constant connection to the internet . • AC Power • Network-connected computer, smart phone, or tablet with a browser Function Button Multicolored LED Function Light Ring...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Weather Hub For Setup

    CONNECTING TO THE WEATHER HUB FOR SETUP Connect the Weather Hub receiver power jack to AC power with the power adapter (included). The Weather Hub can connect to your network via Wi-Fi or directly connected to your router using the included Ethernet cable . Accessing the Weather Hub Web GUI from your Wi-Fi-Connected Device Using any computer, smart phone, or tablet with a browser:...
  • Page 14 NOTE: Default username is “admin”. No password needed—click “Login.” Once logged in you will want to navigate to the “Local Network” tab to connect to Wi-Fi and enter your Router SSID and Password: Accessing the Weather Hub GUI from your Ethernet/LAN-Connected Device Open a browser window and enter 192 .168 .4 .1 in the address bar .

  • Page 15: Weather Services Panel

    WEATHER SERVICES PANEL Select the “Weather Services” tab to program settings for the Ambient Weather Network . Select preferred update interval and click “Save .” Make a note of the MAC address. It will be required when you add your device to your AmbientWeather .net...
  • Page 16 Services such as IFTTT, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant can be configured from your AWN dashboard once you have set up your AWN Account . Log in at AmbientWeather .net and go to your Dashboard . Select “Devices” from the left menu, then select the service you want to configure from the row of icons below your Weather Hub device listing .

  • Page 17: Compatible With Alexa

    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...

  • Page 18: Updating Firmware

    DEVICE SETTINGS PANEL Be sure to click “Save” to confirm any changes you make in this section. Access point deactivation The Weather Hub broadcasts a public Wi-Fi network SSID in order for you to be able to connect to the device for initial setup . We have included the “Device AP Auto OFF”...

  • Page 19: Daylight Savings Time

    HOURS FROM TIME ZONE CITIES IDLW: International Date Line West — NT: Nome Nome, AK AHST: Alaska-Hawaii Standard Honolulu, HI CAT: Central Alaska HST: Hawaii Standard YST:  Yukon Standard Yukon Territory PST: Pacific Standard Los Angeles, CA, USA MST: Mountain Standard Denver, CO, USA CST: Central Standard Chicago, IL, USA...

  • Page 20: Units Settings Panel

    UNITS SETTINGS PANEL Enter your preferred units of measure for each parameter and click “Save .” CALIBRATION PANEL Select the “Calibration” tab to view your calibration data from the weather station. Calibration of most parameters is not required, except for Relative Pressure, which must be calibrated to sea-level to account for altitude effects.
  • Page 21 TYPE OF TYPICAL CALIBRATION PARAMETER DEFAULT CALIBRATION SOURCE Temperature Offset Current Value Red Spirit or Mercury Thermometer (1) Humidity Offset Current Value Sling Psychrometer (2) ABS Barometer Offset Current Value Calibrated laboratory grade barometer REL Barometer Offset Current Value Local airport (3) Wind Direction Offset Current Value...
  • Page 22 • Temperature errors can occur when a sensor is placed too close to a heat source (such as a building structure, the ground, or trees). To calibrate temperature, we recommend a mercury or red spirit (fluid) thermometer. Bi-metal (dial) and digital thermometers (from other weather stations) are not a good source and have their own margin of error .
  • Page 23 Without a calibrated source, wind speed can be difficult to measure. We recommend using a calibrated wind meter (available from Ambient Weather) and a constant speed, high speed fan. • The rain collector is calibrated at the factory based on the funnel diameter.

  • Page 24: Rain Totals Panel

    RAIN TOTALS PANEL During the installation of your weather station, you may report false rain due to vibration of the tipping mechanism . To reset the rain to 0 .00, select the “Reset” button as shown above, or enter the Daily, Weekly, Yearly, Monthly and Yearly rain totals in the appropriate fields, and select “Save.”...

  • Page 25: Sensor Id Panel

    SENSOR ID PANEL The Weather Hub can pair with up to 8 additional thermo/hygrometer sensors (Model WH31E, WH31P, WH31PF). Place the sensors in and around your home and monitor on AmbientWeather .net . The data is automatically passed from the Weather Hub to AmbientWeather .net based on the channel number .

  • Page 26: Live Data

    LIVE DATA Select the “Live Data” tab to view your live data from your weather station and other sensors .

  • Page 27: Best Practices For Wireless Communication

    BEST PRACTICES FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls, and metal barriers . We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication . Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI): Keep the console several feet away from computer monitors and TVs . Radio Frequency Interference (RFI): If you have other 915 MHz devices and communication is intermittent, try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes .

  • Page 28: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS TERM DEFINITION Absolute Absolute pressure is the measured atmospheric Barometric pressure and is a function of altitude, and to a lesser Pressure extent, changes in weather conditions . Absolute pressure is not corrected to sea-level conditions . Refer to Relative Barometric Pressure . Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    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 . Wind Vane A wind vane is a device that measures the direction of the wind . The wind vane is usually combined with the anemometer .

  • Page 30: Array Maintenance

    ARRAY MAINTENANCE 1 . Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months . Rotate the funnel counter-clockwise and lift to expose the rain gauge mechanism (Figure 9), and clean with a damp cloth. Remove any dirt, debris and insects . If bug infestation is an issue, spray the array lightly with insecticide .

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: Email Support: support@ambientweather .com Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time) PROBLEM SOLUTION Wireless remote The maximum line of sight communication (thermo-hygrometer) range is about 300’ . Move the sensor assembly not reporting in to closer to the Weather Hub receiver .
  • Page 32 Absolute pressure You may be viewing the relative pressure, does not agree not the absolute pressure . with official Select the absolute pressure . Make sure you reporting station properly calibrate the sensor to an official local weather station . Reference page18 for details . Temperature sensor Make certain that the sensor array is not too close reads too high in...

  • Page 33: Liability Disclaimer

    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 . Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment .

  • Page 34: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT Statement according to FCC part 15.19: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference . • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation .

  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Ambient, LLC provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship . This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product .

  • Page 36: California Prop 65

    CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING: Use of this AWN product 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 37 AWN Product or component and Ambient Weather has not attempted to evaluate the level of exposure .
  • Page 38 CUSTOMER SERVICE Email Support: support@ambientweather .com Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) ©Copyright 2024, Ambient LLC . All Rights Reserved . WS-1553-IP_MANUAL_0_24.02.23...