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3.
Tighten the battery set screw.
4.
Plug the AC adaptor into the DC jack of the console.
5.
After power up, all of LCD segments will be displayed. The console will enter access point
(AP) mode, and the status LED will flash green.
6.
Do not touch any buttons until sensor synchronization is complete.
Note:
If no display is present after powering up the console, press the
[RESET]
button on the
back of the console with an open-ended paper clip or sharp tool.
3.5.2
Initial Sensor Synchronization
The console will automatically search for and connect to the optional sensors and outdoor sensor array
after it is powered up. You can also press
[Wi-Fi / SENSOR]
button to force the console to search for
the sensors.
Once the sensor array connection is successful, the antenna mark and readings for outdoor temperature,
humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall and UV will appear on the display.
3.5.3
Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the sensor array. Consider the following:
1.
You must clean the rain gauge every few months and change the batteries every 2-3 years.
Provide easy access to the weather station.
2.
Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the sensor array at
least 5’ from any building, structure, ground, or roof top.
3.
Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least four
times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building is 20’
tall, and the mounting pole is 6’ tall, install 4 x (20 – 6)’ = 56’ away.
4.
Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open field
can reach a distance of up to 300 feet, providing there are no interfering obstacles such as
buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal
buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100’.
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. Make sure your display console is at least five feet away from any electronic device
to avoid interference.
6.
Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your
weather station:
http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html
3.5.4
Pole Mounting the Sensor Array
The sensor array includes an easy mounting bracket for mounting to any pole between 1” and 2”. If
your pole diameter is greater than 2”, consider a mast-to-mast mounting bracket and standard 1 3/8”
pole available from Ambient Weather.
Mount the sensor array mounting bracket to your pole
(not included)
using a Philips screwdriver.
Tighten the bolts to the nuts seated inside the hexagonal bolt wells. Add the included rubber gripping
pads to the bracket.
Before completely tightening, point the wind vane to the North (solar panel to the South), as shown in
Figure 5, Step 5.
