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Ambient Weather WS-1950 WiFi Weather Station Manual  

 

 

 

Table of Contents 

 

1.  Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 

1.1 

Help ................................................................................................................................................ 2 

2.  Warnings and Cautions .......................................................................................................................... 2 
3.  Quick Start Guide .................................................................................................................................. 3 
4.  Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey............................................................................................ 3 

4.1 Pre-Installation Checkout .................................................................................................................... 3 
4.2 

Site Survey ..................................................................................................................................... 3 

5  Getting Started....................................................................................................................................... 4 

5.1 Parts List .............................................................................................................................................. 4 
5.2 

Recommended Tools ...................................................................................................................... 4 

5.3 Setup Sensor Array .............................................................................................................................. 4 

5.3.1 Install wind vane

 .............................................................................................................. 5 

5.3.2 Install wind cups ............................................................................................................................ 5 
5.3.3 Install U-bolts ................................................................................................................................ 5 
5.3.4 Install Rain Gauge Funnel ............................................................................................................. 6 
5.3.5 Install the Funnel Coil Filter .......................................................................................................... 7 
5.3.6 Install Batteries .............................................................................................................................. 7 

5.4 

Display console .............................................................................................................................. 8 

5.4.1 Screen Display .................................................................................................................................. 9 
5.4.2 Initial Display Console Set Up ....................................................................................................... 10 
5.4.3 Console Factory Reset Steps .......................................................................................................... 10 

6 Key function .......................................................................................................................................... 10 
7 Connect the display console to your Wi-Fi network via Bluetooth ....................................................... 11 

7.1 Download the awnet smart phone or tablet app ................................................................................ 11 
7.2 Configure Wi-Fi via Bluetooth .......................................................................................................... 12 

8  Registering with AmbientWeather.net* ............................................................................................... 18 

8.1 AmbientWeather.net .......................................................................................................................... 18 

8.1.1 Ambient Weather Dashboard Apps .............................................................................................. 19 
8.1.2 IFTTT .......................................................................................................................................... 19 
8.1.3 Amazon Alexa .............................................................................................................................. 20 
8.1.4 Works with Google Assistant ....................................................................................................... 20 

9 Setting mode .......................................................................................................................................... 20 

9.1 Barometric Pressure Display ............................................................................................................. 22 

9.1.1 Viewing Absolute vs. Relative Pressure ...................................................................................... 22 
9.1.2 Rate of Change of Pressure Graph ............................................................................................... 22 
9.1.3 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion .................................................................................... 22 

9.2 Rain Display ...................................................................................................................................... 23 

9.2.1 Rain Increments of Measure ....................................................................................................... 23 
9.2.2 Increments of Rain Definitions ................................................................................................... 23 

9.3 Wind Display ..................................................................................................................................... 23 
9.4 Temperature Display ......................................................................................................................... 23 

9.4.1 Wind Chill, Dew Point and Heat Index Display ........................................................................... 23 

9.5 Alarms ............................................................................................................................................... 24 

Summary of Contents for WS-1950

Page 1: ...3 Console Factory Reset Steps 10 6 Key function 10 7 Connect the display console to your Wi Fi network via Bluetooth 11 7 1 Download the awnet smart phone or tablet app 11 7 2 Configure Wi Fi via Blu...

Page 2: ...utdoor Thermo Hygrometer 8 Channel optional 34 13 Specifications 36 13 1Wireless Specifications 36 13 2 Measurement Specifications 37 13 3 Power Consumption 37 14 Maintenance 37 15 Troubleshooting Gui...

Page 3: ...of the tallest obstruction For example if the building is 20 tall and the mounting pole is 6 tall install the sensor array 4 x 20 6 56 away 4 Mount the sensor array in direct sunlight for accurate tem...

Page 4: ...ith U Bolts 1 User manual 1 Zip bag for 1pc 10mm single head wrench 1 USB cable 5 2 Recommended Tools Precision screwdriver for small Phillips s screw on wind vane and wind cups Adjustable wrench for...

Page 5: ...or is not positioned correctly during installation 5 3 2 Install wind cups Push the wind speed into the shaft as shown in Figure 3 Tighten the set screw with as shown in figure 4 Make sure the wind sp...

Page 6: ...unting Final assembly is shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 The plate and U Bolts are not yet needed at this stage but doing this now may help avoid damaging wind vane and wind speed cups later 5 3 4 Install...

Page 7: ...lly flash once every 16 seconds the sensor transmission update period Figure 8 Figure 9 Note If no LED light up or is permanently on make sure the batteries are inserted the correct way or a proper re...

Page 8: ...950 AC 2 Unfold the desk stand and place 5 to 10 feet away from the outdoor sensor array per Figure 11 3 Sensor arm containing temperature and humidity sensor 4 Remove the battery door on the back of...

Page 9: ...5 4 1 Screen Display Figure 13 1 Wind direction 9 Rainfall 2 Wind speed 10 Rate of Change of Pressure Graph 3 RF icon 11 Weather forecast 4 8 Channel Indoor Outdoor Thermo Hygrometer recycle icon opti...

Page 10: ...e LCD for 3 seconds after power reset the display will attempt to register the outdoor sensor array for 3 minutes Figure 14 5 4 3 Console Factory Reset Steps Under AC power using optional AC adapter p...

Page 11: ...Rain Weekly Rain and Monthly Rain While in Pressure mode press to switch between Relative pressure and Absolute pressure LIGHT Press to adjust the LCD backlight brightness high medium and off Press t...

Page 12: ...er Run the awnet app from your mobile device s home screen When prompted Allow awnet to access your location choose Allow While Using App If you do not select this option your phone will not connect t...

Page 13: ...each other within 5m If you have more than one device they will all be listed Select the device The last four digits of device ID is same as its last four digits of MAC address If cannot find your de...

Page 14: ...erval in minutes Make a note of the MAC address You will need this to create an account on AmbientWeather net Upload your data to Wunderground com Register an account and station at Wuderground com En...

Page 15: ...le phone is turned off whether to open the Bluetooth search device Tap Open Allow WS View to enable Bluetooth Tap Allow then tap Next Press Configure a New Device The app will search the device Please...

Page 16: ...he last four digits of device ID is same as its last four digits of MAC address If cannot find your device ID press refresh to update 8 The app will connect to the console automatically 10 Press Scan...

Page 17: ...ill be displayed To change any of the console settings click on the device field Figure 17a Upload your data to AmbientWeather net Tap ON and select an upload interval in minutes Make a note of the MA...

Page 18: ...t the same time 8 1 AmbientWeather net Note This is best done on a computer desktop or laptop Visit www AmbientWeather net to create an account and select Add Device as shown in Figure 18 Figure 18 Ne...

Page 19: ...com store apps details id net ambientweather dashboard Ambient Weather Dashboard for iOS https apps apple com us app ambient weather dashboard id1426025887 8 1 2 IFTTT The AmbientWeather net service c...

Page 20: ...t real time and past weather information generated by the devices they have set up at AmbientWeather net Link your account to get started say hey google Ambient Weather weather report This will provid...

Page 21: ...down MODE Year Press TEMP or WIND to adjust year up or down MODE Month Press TEMP or WIND to adjust month up or down MODE Day Press TEMP or WIND to adjust day up or down MODE Pressure Units of Measure...

Page 22: ...9 1 2 Rate of Change of Pressure Graph The rate of change of pressure graphic is shown to the left of the barometric pressure and signifies the difference between the daily average pressure and the 30...

Page 23: ...in a 24 hour period Daily Rain is defined as the rainfall since midnight 00 00 Weekly Rain is defined as the calendar week total and resets on Sunday morning at midnight Sunday thru Saturday Monthly...

Page 24: ...LIGHT button again a b Figure 23 9 5 2 Setting High and Low Alarms While the High Alarm is displayed reference Section 9 8 1 press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to enter the High Alarm Set M...

Page 25: ...disappear MODE Alarm High Outdoor Temperature Press TEMP or WIND to adjust alarm value up or down Press RAIN PRE to turn the alarm on The alarm icon will appear Press RAIN PRE to turn the alarm off T...

Page 26: ...rn the alarm off The alarm icon will disappear MODE Exit alarm settings mode MODE 2 seconds means press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds MODE means press the MODE button Figure 1 9 6 Backligh...

Page 27: ...c pressure Please allow at least one month for the weather station to learn the barometric pressure over time Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Snowy Pressure increases for a sustained period Pressure...

Page 28: ...displayed To view the low alarm settings press the MODE button again and the min values will be displayed as shown in Figure b To clear the min values press and hold the MODE button while the min val...

Page 29: ...displayed as outlined in Section 0 press and hold the PRESSURE button for two seconds to view the absolute pressure and press and hold the PRESSURE button for two seconds again to return to relative...

Page 30: ...nstructions in section Error Reference source not found and onwards first while you keep the assembled outdoor sensor package nearby although preferably not closer than 5 ft from the console This will...

Page 31: ...ve a compass application Once rotated in the correct orientation lightly tighten the bolts a little more use a wrench to prevent further rotation Note Use the bubble level next to the rain sensor to m...

Page 32: ...following optional sensors and the console receives and sends this data directly to Ambient Weather net or Wunderground com The data is not displayed on the console pass through only and sensor manage...

Page 33: ...ur console please see Section 4 1 of the AQIN manual to sync your new AQIN sensor https ambientweather com mwdownloads download link id 1097 12 1 Connecting optional sensors to console via the awnet a...

Page 34: ...s WH31 the data display on the console and sends the data to Ambientweather net Note WH31P sensor body is not waterproof the probe is please when installing sensor body under a protected are such as a...

Page 35: ...ts up to eight transmitters To set each channel number the default is Channel 1 change Dip Switches 1 2 and 3 as referenced in Figure 4 Temperature Units of Measure To change the transmitter display u...

Page 36: ...need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent communication 1 Line of Sight Rating This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight no interference barriers or walls but typicall...

Page 37: ...using Wi Fi upload to AW net is 5 6 months the limiting factor will be the amount of use of the backlight Expected battery life using the optional AC adapter is 12 18 months Sensor Array 2 x AA batte...

Page 38: ...ement walls or air conditioning units Use the calibration feature to offset installation issues related to radiant heat sources Reference Section 9 Relative pressure does not agree with official repor...

Page 39: ...s strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occ...

Page 40: ...use 6 applications and uses that this product was not intended 7 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and 8 extreme acts of nature such as...

Page 41: ...reproductive harm in humans or test animals Proposition 65 does not clarify whether exposure is to be measured only in normal operation or in the event of misuse such as intentionally damaging incine...

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