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Ambient Weather WH31L Lightning Detector 

 

Table of Contents

 

1.

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

 

2.

 

How It Works .................................................................................................................................. 2

 

3.

 

Features ........................................................................................................................................... 2

 

4.

 

Limitations ...................................................................................................................................... 2

 

5.

 

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2

 

5.1

 

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 2

 

5.2

 

Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 3

 

6.

 

Setup Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 3

 

6.1

 

Batteries and Dip Switches ..................................................................................................... 3

 

6.2

 

LED Indicator ......................................................................................................................... 4

 

7.

 

Sensor Placement ............................................................................................................................ 4

 

8.

 

Console ........................................................................................................................................... 5

 

8.1

 

Distance Units of Measure ..................................................................................................... 5

 

9.

 

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 6

 

9.1

 

Wireless Specifications .......................................................................................................... 6

 

9.2

 

Power Consumption ............................................................................................................... 6

 

10.

 

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 6

 

11.

 

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................... 6

 

12.

 

FCC Statement............................................................................................................................ 7

 

13.

 

Warranty Information ................................................................................................................. 7

 

14.

 

California Prop 65 ...................................................................................................................... 8

 

 

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Introduction 

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WH31L Lightning Detector. 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: 
 

https://help.ambientweather.net/help/

 

 
The  lightning  detector  is  not  a  stand-alone  device,  and  requires  a  WS-2000  or  WS-5000  weather 
station to view and upload the data to our cloud hosting service at AmbientWeather.net. 
 
To see if your weather station is compatible, please visit: 

 

https://help.ambientweather.net/product/wh31l/

 

 

The  following  WS-2000  and  WS-5000  console  firmware  versions  or  greater  support  lightning 
detector: 
 

 

Firmware revision number: V1.6.0 

 

WiFi Firmware:    AMBWeatherV4.2.0 

 
For details on updating the firmware, consult your weather station user manual. 

Summary of Contents for WH31L

Page 1: ...our purchase of the Ambient Weather WH31L Lightning Detector 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 https help ambientweather net help The lightning detector is not a stand alone device and requires a WS 2000 or WS 5000 weather station to view and uploa...

Page 2: ...ty both personal and public Personal lightning detectors cannot measure the exact location of a lightning strike Lightning detectors are also sensitive to false alarms Despite these limitations personal lightning detectors continue to increase in popularity among individuals and professionals Although personal lightning detectors function well with respect to their ability to detect nearby lightni...

Page 3: ...r life and a wider operating temperature range Remove the battery door on the back of the transmitter by removing the battery cover as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Before inserting the batteries locate the dip switches We do not recommend changing the dip switches from the default position all four switches in the down position but we do provide the following customization in the event you are recei...

Page 4: ...attery orientation is correct Do not install the batteries backwards You can permanently damage the sensor Close the battery door 6 2 LED Indicator The LED on the front of the lightning detector indicates the following Momentary Flash Indicates one packet of RF data from the sensor was sent or one lightning strike was detected Flash for 2 seconds Notifies detection of noise signals indicating the ...

Page 5: ...r obstruction decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below Medium RF Signal Strength Reduction Glass untreated 5 15 Plastics 10 15 Wood 10 40 Brick 10 40 Concrete 40 80 Metal 90 100 Do not mount the sensor to a metal surface as metal will shield the sensor from lightning strikes 8 Console The most recent strike time elapsed the strike distance in miles or km and the number of strikes...

Page 6: ...pport support ambientweather com Technical Support 480 346 3380 M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time Online Help https help ambientweather net product wh31l 11 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 unautho...

Page 7: ... limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is n...

Page 8: ...er reproductive harm A company with ten or more employees that operates within the State of California or sells products in California must comply with the requirements of Proposition 65 To comply businesses are 1 prohibited from knowingly discharging listed chemicals into sources of drinking water and 2 required to provide a clear and reasonable warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing...

Page 9: ...2 the business has chosen to provide a warning simply based on its knowledge about the presence of a listed chemical without attempting to evaluate the exposure The California government has itself clarified that The fact that a product bears a Proposition 65 warning does not mean by itself that the product is unsafe The government has also explained You could think of Proposition 65 more as a rig...

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