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1.2 Product History
The WS-2902A added WiFI broadcas console Internet connectivity to the WS-2902. This enables
users to connect their console to their dual band router without having to disable the 5.0 GHz band.
2. Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station
mounting pole. Never install the weather station in a storm.
Warning: If you are mounting the weather station to a house or structure, consult a licensed
electrician for proper grounding. A direct lightning strike to a metal pole can damage or destroy your
home.
Warning: Installing your weather station in a high location may result in injury or death.
Perform as much of the initial check out and operation on the ground and inside a building or home.
Only install the weather station on a clear, dry, day.
3. Quick Start Guide
Although the manual is comprehensive, much of the information contained may be intuitive. In
addition, the manual does not flow properly because the sections are organized by components.
The following Quick Start Guide provides the necessary steps to install and operate the weather
station, and upload to the internet, along with references to the pertinent sections.
Required
Step Description Section
1 Assemble and power up the sensor array 5.3
2 Power up the display console and synchronize with sensor array 5.6
3 Mount the sensor array 5.3.6
4 Set date and time on console 6.3
5 Calibrate the relative pressure to sea-level conditions (local airport) on
console 6.3
6 Reset the rain to zero on console 6.5.2
Optional
7 Configure WiFi 7.1
8 Register and upload to Weather Servers 7.1 and 8
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey
4.1 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 of
the functions, insure proper operation and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration
procedures.
4.2 Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following: