RainWise IP-100 User Manual

RainWise IP-100 User Manual

Network interface

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IP-100™
Network Interface
User's Guide
Rev Date: 7/08/14

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  • Page 1 IP-100™ Network Interface User’s Guide Rev Date: 7/08/14...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form except by written permission of the publisher. All rights of translation are reserved. RainWise IP-100 is a trademark of RainWise, Inc. RainWise IP-100 Users Guide 2014 Revision...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................... 4 Getting Started ........................5 2.1) Powering Up ........................5 2.2) Verifying Communication of Your IP-100 ..............6 2.3) Registering Your Device ....................7 2.4) RainwiseNet Settings ....................... 8 party Data Services ......................9 3.1) Weather Underground ......................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The IP-100 network interface facilitates a way of gathering and transmitting weather data to multiple formats over a network connection. RainwiseNet is our web data hosting service designed to monitor and forecast weather data received from RainWise weather stations.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started The IP-100 is available for both the MK-III LR and MK-III (418/433 MHz) weather stations. LR models have the radio receiver built into the IP-100. The 418/433 MHz versions require an external radio receiver. An external receiver can be provided for the LR models, contact service if needed.
  • Page 6: Verifying Communication Of Your Ip-100

    1. Radio Data Light: This LED will blink red indicating its receiving data from a weather station. If this light doesn’t blink your IP-100 could be out of range of a weather station. This light should flash every two seconds. If it takes longer to flash you may have a weak signal.
  • Page 7: Registering Your Device

    2.3) Registering Your Device Register your device: To get the most out of your IP-100, you will need to register it. This will give you your own web page and the ability to edit settings. 1. Visit http://www.rainwise.net/. 2. Register on the home page.
  • Page 8: Rainwisenet Settings

    You may also add sensors and parameters depending on your model weather station. It is recommended to only select the sensors that are on your particular weather station in order to receive accurate data. Be sure to select “save changes” before returning to your weather dashboard. RainWise IP-100 Users Guide 2014 Revision...
  • Page 9: Rd Party Data Services

    Weather Underground is one of the portals where people around the globe share and see weather data. To send data from your IP-100, click on the “Settings” tab in RainwiseNet and scroll down. A link is provided here to register an account.
  • Page 10: Network Settings

    Network Settings By default the IP-100 uses a DHCP server to assign your IP-100 with an address. This address is for your computer to receive data from your device wirelessly. For most users DHCP will assign your computer an address without any issues. Data is sent to RainwiseNet where it can be viewed.
  • Page 11: Internal Web Page

    Internal Web Page An internal web page exists for your IP-100. You may only access this when you are on the same network as your device. This webpage is a direct access route to the data your IP-100 is transmitting. No internet connection of your IP-100 is needed for this.
  • Page 12: Network

    You may now manually change the settings. When you are done changing settings, be sure to select Save Network Changes. If you wish to go back to factory settings you may reset your IP-100. Refer to Section 5.1 for details.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting A few troubleshooting steps can be taken if you’re having issues with your IP-100. If you are having trouble viewing your data on your weather webpage, refer to section 4.0 to access the internal web page. 6.1) Resetting Your IP-100 1.
  • Page 14: Contact Information

    RainWise, Inc. will not reimburse for take-down or installation charges. RainWise, Inc. will not pay for warranty service performed by a non-authorized repair service and will not reimburse the consumer for damage resulting from warranty service performed by a non-authorized repair service.

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