Ambient Weather WS-2090 User Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-2090 Wireless Home Weather

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 3

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

3.1

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

3.2

Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 4

3.3

Sensor Assembly Set Up ........................................................................................................ 5

3.4

Display Console ..................................................................................................................... 8

3.4.1

Display Console Layout ..................................................................................................... 8

3.4.1

Initial Display Console Set Up ......................................................................................... 10

3.4.2

Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) ........................................................................................ 10

3.4.3

Sensor Operation Verification .......................................................................................... 10

Weather Station Installation .......................................................................................................... 11

4.1

Pre Installation Checkout ..................................................................................................... 11

4.2

Site Survey ........................................................................................................................... 11

4.3

Final Installation of Sensor Array......................................................................................... 11

Console Operation ......................................................................................................................... 13

5.1

Time...................................................................................................................................... 13

5.2

Date ...................................................................................................................................... 15

5.3

Wind ..................................................................................................................................... 15

5.4

Rain ...................................................................................................................................... 16

5.5

Barometric Pressure ............................................................................................................. 17

5.6

Pressure Graph ..................................................................................................................... 19

5.7

Weather Forecast (Tendency) ............................................................................................... 19

5.8

Indoor Temperature .............................................................................................................. 20

5.9

Indoor Humidity ................................................................................................................... 21

5.10

Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill and Dew Point ............................................................... 22

5.11

Outdoor Humidity ................................................................................................................ 23

5.12

Memory ................................................................................................................................ 23

5.13

Restore Factory Default ........................................................................................................ 23

PC Software .................................................................................................................................. 23

6.1

EasyWeather Overview ........................................................................................................ 24

6.2

Connect PC Connection ....................................................................................................... 24

6.3

EasyWeather Software Installation ....................................................................................... 24

6.4

Run EasyWeather ................................................................................................................. 24

6.5

EasyWeather Features .......................................................................................................... 25

6.5.1

Main Display .................................................................................................................... 25

6.5.2

Set-up and Alarms ............................................................................................................ 25

6.5.3

Alarm Values .................................................................................................................... 26

6.5.4

Historical Highs and Lows ............................................................................................... 27

6.5.5

Historical Data ................................................................................................................. 28

6.5.6

Graph Data ....................................................................................................................... 29

6.5.7

Clearing Rainfall from EasyWeather ............................................................................... 29

6.5.8

EasyWeather Legal Notes ................................................................................................ 30

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Ambient Weather WS-2090 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 ......................5 Display Console ........................8 3.4.1...
Page 2 Reset Factory Default ......................30 Glossary of Terms ......................... 30 Specifications ..........................31 Wireless Specifications ......................31 Measurement Specifications ....................31 Power Consumption ......................31 Maintenance ..........................31 Sensor Replacement ......................... 31 10.1 Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Replacement ................32 10.2 Anemometer Sensor Replacement ..................37 Troubleshooting Guide ......................
Page 3: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-2900 wireless weather station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws2900...
Page 4: Recommend Tools
Figure 1 Figure 2 3.2 Recommend Tools • Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws) • Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration) • Adjustable Wrench Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 4...
Page 5: Sensor Assembly Set Up
3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up 1. Insert batteries into the thermo-hygrometer / rain gauge transmitter. Locate the battery door on the thermo-hygrometer / rain gauge transmitter, as shown in Figure 3. Turn the set screw counter clockwise to loosen the screw, and rotate the sheet metal bracket to open the battery compartment.
Page 7 Insert 2 x AA batteries in the battery compartment, as shown in Figure 5. Note: Do not install the batteries backwards. You can permanently damage the thermo-hygrometer. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Note: We recommend installing Lithium AA batteries: http://www.ambientweather.com/enaaliba4pa.html Lithium batteries provide longer life and operate in colder temperatures.
Page 8: Display Console
2. Attach the wind cups to the anemometer assembly. Push the wind cups into the anemometer shaft, as shown in Figure 6. Tighten the set screw with the Allen Wrench (included), as shown in Figure 6. Make sure the wind cups spin freely. Figure 6 3.4 Display Console 3.4.1 Display Console Layout...
Page 9 Figure 7 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 10: 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 11: 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 12 Figure 8 Fasten the mounting pole to your mounting pole or bracket (purchased separately) with the two U-bolts, mounting pole brackets and nuts, as shown in Figure 2. Tighten the mounting pole to your mounting pole with the U-Bolt assembly, as shown in Figure 9. Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC.
Page 13: Console Operation
Figure 9 5. Console Operation Note: The display console has six keys for basic operation: menu key, up key, down key, enter key, history key, and on/off key. To enter the Set mode, press the menu key. The Set mode can be exited at any time by either pressing the history key or waiting for the 30-second time-out to take effect.
Page 14 Press the up key or down key to adjust the contrast level from 0 to 8 (the default is 5). 2. Time Zone. Press the enter key to display the time zone. The time zone value will begin flashing . Press the up key or down key to adjust the time zone from -12 to 12, based on the number of hours from Coordinated Universal Time, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Page 15: Date
the hour setting. The RCC time will override the manual set time. 6. Change Minute. Press the enter key to set the minute. Press the up key or down key to change the minute setting. Manually setting the time overrides the automatic RCC time. 5.2 Date Note: This is a continuation of the previous section.
Page 16: Rain
Press the menu key to enter the Wind Set Mode. You can skip over any setting by selecting the enter key. Figure 12 1. Average Wind Speed and Wind Gust. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display between the 48 second Wind Speed Average and Gust Speed (or the maximum wind speed in the update period).
Page 17: Barometric Pressure
Press the menu key to enter the Rain Set Mode. You can skip over any setting by selecting the enter key. Figure 13 1. Rain Increment. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display between 1 hour, 24 hour, week, month and total rain increments.
Page 18 considered high pressure and relative pressure measurements less than 29.92 inHg are considered low pressure. To determine the relative pressure for your location, locate an official reporting station near you (the internet is best source for real time barometer conditions, such as Weather.com or Wunderground.com), and set your weather station to match the official reporting station.
Page 19: Pressure Graph
Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on). 6. Pressure Record High. Press the enter key to display maximum pressure record since the last reset. The maximum record will be flashing, and the MAX icon will light up (in the tendency section).
Page 20: Indoor Temperature
Figure 15 1. Change Tendency. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display between SUNNY, PARTLY CLOUDY and CLOUDY, and RAINY. 2. Pressure Threshold. Press the enter key to change the pressure threshold. The up and down arrow and pressure tendency will be flashing.
Page 21: Indoor Humidity
will be turned on). 3. Indoor Temperature Low Alarm. Press the enter key to set the indoor temperature low alarm function. The indoor temperature and LO AL (high alarm) will begin flashing. 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: 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). 4. Indoor Humidity Record High. Press the enter key to display maximum indoor humidity record since the last reset.
Page 23: Outdoor Humidity
will be turned on). 6. Outdoor Temperature Record High. Press the enter key to display maximum outdoor temperature record since the last reset. The maximum temperature record and MAX icon (in the tendency section) will begin flashing. To reset, press the enter key for 3 seconds, and the maximum value (and associated date and time) will be reset to current reading.
Page 24: Easyweather Overview
most PC operating systems. Cumulus is free internet publishing PC software application by Sandaysoft. WeatherSnoop is a paid software and internet publishing application for Macs by Tee-Boy. 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.
Page 25: Easyweather Features
respond to requests. 6.5 EasyWeather Features The following section outlines the features available in the EasyWeather Software. 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 19 When console is connected to PC, the connected icon will be displayed on the main display...
Page 26: Alarm Values
Figure 20 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 1.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 26...
Page 27: Historical Highs And Lows
Figure 21 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 1.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 27...
Page 28: Historical Data
Figure 22 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 29: 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 23 6.5.6 Graph Data Select Record | Graph from the menu bar to view the graphical data, or select the icon.
Page 30: Easyweather Legal Notes
Figure 24 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 31: Specifications
from 2.5 to 20 MHz. At least one HF signal should always be usable at any given time anywhere in the United States. Range Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured. Resolution Resolution is defined as the number of significant digits (decimal places) to which a value is being reliably measured.
Page 32: Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Replacement
10.1 Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Replacement 1. Reference Figure 25. Loosen the three recessed screws on the bottom of the thermo-hygrometer rain gauge assembly until there is little tension. Figure 25 Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 32...
Page 35 4. Remove the sensor wire from the guide, and with a small flathead screwdriver to provide force, pull the connector from the socket, as shown in Figure 28 (the block size in the image has been exaggerated for illustration purposes). You will need to work the connector back and forth and carefully pull out of the socket.
Page 36 5. Unscrew the set screw from the rain gauge assembly, as shown in Figure 29. Free the connector wire from the side of the unit and gently pull off the thermo-hygrometer rain gauge assembly from the mounting pole. Do not twist, or you may damage the wire insulation. Figure 29 Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2012, Ambient LLC.
Page 37: Anemometer Sensor Replacement
10.2 Anemometer Sensor Replacement To replace the anemometer, you must perform all of the steps defined in Section 10.1. Next, remove the anemometer from the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 30. Figure 30 11. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1.
Page 38 Problem Solution There are dashes on the display console. If the sensor assembly is too close (less than 10’), move the sensor assembly away from the display console. Power down and power up the console by removing and re-inserting the batteries. Verify the remote sensor is flashing once per 45 seconds.
Page 39: Accessories
This precision screwdriver kit is a must for in 1 Pocket Precision assembling this weather station due to the Screwdriver small, precision screws. Ambient Weather Humidity Humidity calibration kits allow for accurate Calibration Kits calibration of the humidity sensors. Weather Station Mounting...
Page 40: Warranty Information
Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.105: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Ambient Weather WS-2090 User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Warnings and Cautions

3 Getting Started

4 Weather Station Installation

5 Console Operation

6 PC Software

7 Glossary of Terms

8 Specifications

9 Maintenance

10 Sensor Replacement

11 Troubleshooting Guide

12 Accessories

13 Liability Disclaimer

14 FCC Statement

15 Warranty Information

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