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Ambient Weather WS-2080 User Manual

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1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2.
Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 3
3.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2
Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 4
3.3
Sensor Assembly Set Up ........................................................................................................ 4
3.4
Display Console ................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.1
Display Console Layout ................................................................................................... 12
3.4.1
Initial Display Console Set Up ......................................................................................... 14
3.4.2
Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) ........................................................................................ 14
3.4.3
Sensor Operation Verification .......................................................................................... 14
4.
Weather Station Installation .......................................................................................................... 15
4.1
Pre Installation Checkout ..................................................................................................... 15
4.2
Site Survey ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.3
Final Installation of Sensor Array......................................................................................... 15
5.
Console Operation ......................................................................................................................... 15
5.1
Time...................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2
Date ...................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3
Wind ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5.4
Rain ...................................................................................................................................... 19
5.5
Barometric Pressure ............................................................................................................. 20
5.6
Pressure Graph ..................................................................................................................... 21
5.7
Weather Forecast (Tendency) ............................................................................................... 21
5.8
Indoor Temperature .............................................................................................................. 22
5.9
Indoor Humidity ................................................................................................................... 23
5.10
Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill and Dew Point ............................................................... 24
5.11
Outdoor Humidity ................................................................................................................ 25
5.12
Memory ................................................................................................................................ 25
5.13
Calibration Mode .................................................................................................................. 26
5.13.1
Temperature Calibration............................................................................................... 26
5.13.2
Humidity Calibration ................................................................................................... 26
5.13.3
Wind Speed Calibration ............................................................................................... 26
5.13.4
Calibration Mode ......................................................................................................... 27
6.
PC Software .................................................................................................................................. 27
6.1
EasyWeather Overview ........................................................................................................ 28
6.2
Connect PC Connection ....................................................................................................... 28
6.3
EasyWeather Software Installation ....................................................................................... 28
6.4
Run EasyWeather ................................................................................................................. 28
6.5
EasyWeather Features .......................................................................................................... 28
6.5.1
Main Display .................................................................................................................... 29
6.5.2
Set-up and Alarms ............................................................................................................ 29
6.5.3
Alarm Values .................................................................................................................... 30
6.5.4
Historical Highs and Lows ............................................................................................... 31
Version 1.10
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©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-2080 Wireless Home Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 3 Warnings and Cautions ........................3 Getting Started ..........................3 Parts List ..........................3 Recommend Tools ........................4 Sensor Assembly Set Up ......................4 Display Console ........................12 3.4.1...
  • Page 2 6.5.5 Historical Data ......................... 32 6.5.6 Graph Data ........................33 6.5.7 Clearing Rainfall from EasyWeather ................33 6.5.8 EasyWeather Legal Notes ....................34 Glossary of Terms ......................... 34 Specifications ..........................35 Wireless Specifications ......................35 Measurement Specifications ....................35 Power Consumption ......................35 Cable Lengths ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-2080 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: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws2080...

  • Page 4: Recommend Tools

    Item Zip ties Hose clamps (2 ¾” diameter) 3.2 Recommend Tools • Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws) • Pliers • Phillips screwdriver • Flat blade screwdriver • Tack (small) hammer or rubber mallet • Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration) 3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up 1.
  • Page 5 2. Connect the wind vane assembly to the other end of the anemometer mounting arm. Align the holes, and fasten with long bolt and nut. Tighten with precision screwdriver while securing the nut with pliers, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC.
  • Page 6 3. Connect the anemometer assembly to the top mounting pole, align the holes, and fasten with short set screw (optional, we recommend NOT connecting this) and long bolt and nut. Tighten with precision screwdriver while securing the nut with pliers, as shown in Figure 3. Note: This may be a tight fit –...
  • Page 7 4. Connect the rain gauge with long set screw. Tighten with precision screwdriver, as shown in Figure 4. Note: There may be a slight “play” in the rain gauge and the screw may not be flush. Do not force the screw. Attach the rain gauge mounting arm to the upper mounting pole, at right angles to the wind speed and wind direction assembly to avoid obstruction of rainfall.
  • Page 8 5. Connect the thermo-hygrometer with short bolt and nut. Tighten with precision screwdriver, as shown in Figure 5. Slide the rain shield over the thermo-hygrometer after connecting the cables from the anemometer and rain gauge (step 7). Attach to the thermo-hygrometer mounting arm to the upper mounting pole.
  • Page 9 6. Fasten the lower mounting pole (which is swaged on the top end) to your mounting pole or bracket (purchased separately) with the hose clamps. Tighten the lower mounting pole to your mounting pole with the hose clamps with a flat head screw driver, as shown in Figure 6. Slide the top weather station pole (with the sensor array) into the lower pole (connected to your mounting pole) when your station is finally mounted.
  • Page 10 Connect the wind speed cable to the wind direction phone jack, as shown in Figure 7. Connect the wind direction cable to the thermo-hygrometer phone jack (reference the label on the thermo-hygrometer). Connect the rain gauge cable to the thermo-hygrometer phone jack (reference the label on the thermo-hygrometer).
  • Page 11 Figure 8 Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 11...

  • Page 12: Display Console

    Install the rain shield over the thermo-hygrometer/transmitter, as shown in Figure 9, and use the enclosed zip ties to clean up the cables. Figure 9 3.4 Display Console 3.4.1 Display Console Layout The display console layout is shown in Figure 10. Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC.
  • Page 13 Figure 10 1. Time 2. Wind direction 3. Barometric Pressure 4. Barometric trend 5. Indoor Temperature 6. Outdoor Temperature 7. Memory 8. Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) 9. Date 10. Rainfall 11. Weather Forecast 12. Indoor Humidity 13. Outdoor reception signal 14.

  • Page 14: Initial Display Console Set Up

    3.4.1 Initial Display Console Set Up Note: The sensor array must be powered and updating before powering up the console, or the console will timeout searching for the sensors. Perform this step last. Make certain the weather station sensor array is at least 10’ away from the console and within 300’ of the console.

  • Page 15: Weather Station Installation

    5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off radio communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing console or mounting locations. 6. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html 4.3 Final Installation of Sensor Array...

  • Page 16: Time

    setting by pressing the menu key again. Holding the up or down key when in the Set mode will increase/decrease values rapidly. 5.1 Time Press the menu key to enter the TIME Set Mode. You can skip over any setting by selecting the enter key.

  • Page 17: Date

    Hours from Time Zone Cities 8 CCT: China Coast Bejing 9 JST: Japan Standard Tokyo 10 GST: Guam Standard Sydney 11 --- Magadan 12 IDLE: International Date Line East Wellington, New Zealand NZST: New Zealand Standard 3. 12/24 Hour Format. Press the enter key to change the 12/24 hour format. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display unit between 12 hour format and 24 hour format.

  • Page 18: Wind

    5. Change Day. Press the enter key to set the day. The day will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to change the day setting. 6. Change Alarm Hour. Press the enter key to set the alarm hour. The alarm hour and ALARM will begin flashing.

  • Page 19: Rain

    direction alarm and Direct (wind direction) will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to adjust the wind direction alarm. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on).

  • Page 20: Barometric Pressure

    5.5 Barometric Pressure Note: The weather station console displays two different pressures: absolute (measured) and relative (corrected to sea-level). To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude, the sea-level corrected pressure (the pressure your location would be at if located at sea-level) is generally higher than your measured pressure.

  • Page 21: Pressure Graph

    Press the up key or down key to change the value. 4. Pressure High Alarm. Press the enter key to set the pressure high alarm function. Pressure and HI AL (high alarm) icon will flash. Press the up key or down key to change the value. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on).

  • Page 22: Indoor Temperature

    and varies from location to location. The tendency is simply a tool for projecting weather conditions and is never to be relied upon as an accurate method to predict the weather. Note: This is a continuation of the previous section. To enter this mode, you must begin at Section 5.1 and proceed to this section.

  • Page 23: Indoor Humidity

    1. Indoor Temperature Units. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display unit between °C and °F. 2. Indoor Temperature High Alarm. Press the enter key to set the indoor temperature high alarm function. The indoor temperature and HI AL (high alarm) will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to change the value.

  • Page 24: Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill And Dew Point

    Press the up key or down key to change the value. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on). 2. Indoor Humidity Low Alarm. Press the enter key to set the indoor humidity low alarm function.

  • Page 25: Outdoor Humidity

    Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on). 4. Outdoor Temperature Low Alarm. Press the enter key to set the outdoor temperature low alarm function. The outdoor temperature and LO AL (high alarm) will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to change the value.

  • Page 26: Calibration Mode

    To calibrate humidity, you will need an accurate source, such as a sling psychrometer or Humidipaks One Step Calibration kit, available from Ambient Weather. 5.13.3 Wind Speed Calibration Wind speed is the most sensitive to installation constraints.

  • Page 27: Calibration Mode

    In addition to the installation challenges, wind cup bearings (moving parts) wear over time. 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. 5.13.4 Calibration Mode While in the Normal Mode, press the ON/OFF key for 8 seconds to enter the calibration mode, and the ADJ icon will be displayed.

  • Page 28: Easyweather Overview

    For EasyWeather updates and alternate PC applications, visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws2080 6.1 EasyWeather Overview EasyWeather allows you to display real-time data, program the display console, set alarms, view and export historical data and create graphs. Whereas the weather station console is limited to 4080 records, EasyWeather is only limited by your PC’s memory.

  • Page 29: Main Display

    6.5.1 Main Display When you launch HeavyWeather, the main display will be shown. The main display shows current weather conditions, alarm settings and minimum and maximum data. Figure 20 When console is connected to PC, the connected icon will be displayed on the main display panel.

  • Page 30: Alarm Values

    Figure 21 6.5.3 Alarm Values Select System | Alarm from the menu bar to program general to set the alarm ranges, or select the icon. Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 30...

  • Page 31: Historical Highs And Lows

    Figure 22 6.5.4 Historical Highs and Lows Select System | Scope from the menu bar to view the historical highs and lows, or select the icon. Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 31...

  • Page 32: Historical Data

    Figure 23 6.5.5 Historical Data Select Record | History from the menu bar to view the historical data, or select the icon. This window displays the recorded history data in a spread sheet format. If you want to see all history data in a specified time period, enter the time duration and press Search to reload the historical data.

  • Page 33: Graph Data

    deleting all weather data, you can make a copy of the “EasyWeather.dat” file into another folder or just rename the “EasyWeather.dat” file, such as “Jan-07.dat”, for future reference. Figure 24 6.5.6 Graph Data Select Record | Graph from the menu bar to view the graphical data, or select the icon.

  • Page 34: Easyweather Legal Notes

    Figure 25 6.5.8 EasyWeather Legal Notes • We reserve the right to delete or change any image whether or not purposely uploaded onto the server by a user of the EasyWeather software products. • The EasyWeather software products are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    1 inch of mercury = 33.86 millibars Radio Controlled Clock The United States government distributes time-of-day to the public (RCC) using radio broadcasts. The low frequency (LF) station WWVB is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and broadcasts on 60 kHz. The high frequency (HF) stations WWV and WWVH are located in Colorado and Hawaii respectively, and broadcast on five different frequencies ranging from 2.5 to 20 MHz.

  • Page 36: Cable Lengths

    8.4 Cable Lengths • Anemometer to Thermo-Hygrometer-Transmitter: 8.5 feet • Rain Gauge to Thermo-Hygrometer-Transmitter: 8.5 feet 9. Maintenance 1. Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months 2. Replace the thermo-hygrometer transmitter batteries once every 1-2 years 3. Clean the wind vane and thermo-hygrometer transmitter connectors with rubbing alcohol and q-tip once every 1-2 years.
  • Page 37 Problem Solution radiation shield: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwesrpatean.html Indoor and Outdoor Temperature do not Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to agree signal filtering. The indoor and outdoor temperature sensors should agree within 4 °F (the sensor accuracy is ±...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station www.AmbientWeather.com Accessory Image Description Ambient Weather BCY29 4 This precision screwdriver kit is a must for in 1 Pocket Precision assembling this weather station due to the Screwdriver small, precision screws.

  • Page 39: Liability Disclaimer

    Internet. Allows you to turn off your PC. Perfect for remote monitoring. WS-2080 Weather Station Ambient Weather provides all replacement Replacement Parts and and warranty parts for the WS-2080 weather Accessories station. The weather station includes a 1 year factory warranty. Ambient Weather P2P2...

  • Page 40: Fcc Statement

    This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer.
  • Page 41 Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (3) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual;...

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