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WeatherHub3 Quick Start Guide 

Table of Contents 

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

 

2

 

Packing List ............................................................................ 1

 

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Connections ........................................................................... 1

 

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IP Addressing......................................................................... 2

 

5

 

Browser Access ..................................................................... 3

 

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System Info ............................................................................ 3

 

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Weather Station Settings ....................................................... 3

 

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Sensor Settings...................................................................... 5

 

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Weather Networks ................................................................. 6

 

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Weather Underground Registration ................................... 7

 

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Configuring as a WIFI Device ............................................ 8

 

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Power Down Precautions .................................................. 9

 

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More Information ................................................................ 9

 

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Liability Disclaimer ........................................................... 10

 

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Warranty Information ....................................................... 10

 

 

Introduction 

 
The following quick start programming guide provides basic 
instructions for connecting your WeatherHub3 to your weather 
station and router and the Internet. 
 

Note:

 Ambient Weather uses the terms WeatherHub3 and 

MeteoHub interchangeably.  WeatherHub3 is the complete 
product, including the Linux computer (IConnect), 4 GB USB stick 
and operating system. The operating system is referred to as 
MeteoHub, developed by 

www.MeteoHub.de

 . 

 

Note:

 The WeatherHub3 Network Storage Link has been 

programmed by Ambient Weather before you receive it. For 
warranty replacement, please contact Ambient Weather directly. 
Ambient Weather warranties this product for 1 year. 
 
The unit has been tested thoroughly before shipping. 

 Packing List 

The packing list is as follows: 
 

1.  WeatherHub3 Linux Computer (IConnect) 
2.  WeatherHub3 AC adaptor 
3.  4.0 GB Class 6 USB Flash Drive (programmed) 
4.  Ethernet Cable 
5.  WeatherHub3 CD 

Connections 

 

Note:

  Never  plug  or  unplug  the  USB  Stick  when  the 

WeatherHub3  is  powered  up.  This  can  damage  the  USB  Stick.  
Always make sure the device power is disconnected. 
 
Connect the WeatherHub3 Computer as follows (reference Figure 
1): 
 

1.  Connect the pre-programmed USB stick (included) into 

one of the front USB ports. 

2.  Connect the weather station USB connection into the 

USB port on the back of the WeatherHub3. 
Note: If you have a weather station with a serial port, you 
will need a USB converter and serial cable available here: 
 

http://www.ambientweather.com/cousbto9sead.html

 and 

http://www.ambientweather.com/secoca6.html

 

Summary of Contents for WeatherHub3

Page 1: ... MeteoHub developed by www MeteoHub de Note The WeatherHub3 Network Storage Link has been programmed by Ambient Weather before you receive it For warranty replacement please contact Ambient Weather directly Ambient Weather warranties this product for 1 year The unit has been tested thoroughly before shipping 2 Packing List The packing list is as follows 1 WeatherHub3 Linux Computer IConnect 2 Weat...

Page 2: ...erHub3 is programmed from the factory for dynamic addressing or DHCP This allows to you to address the unit from any computer on your network without modifying the IP address However since it is dynamic you will have to determine the address that was assigned to the unit To determine this address load and install the IPScan tool provided on the CD You can also download it here http www download25 ...

Page 3: ...meteohub Password meteohub 6 System Info From the Menu Bar select System Info Record the Mac Address and System ID for warranty purposes From the Menu Bar select Maintenance Record the Activation Code for warranty purposes Store this information in a safe place for warranty service MAC System ID case sensitive Activation Code case sensitive Figure 3 7 Weather Station Settings Reference Figure 4 Fr...

Page 4: ...her station optional This is helpful if you have more than one weather station Type of Connection Under Available Devices you will see your weather station connection type if properly connected and communicating Enter the Type of Connection 1 and Device 2 specified under available devices Note if there are two devices listed choose the first one in the list For other non critical settings on this ...

Page 5: ...outdoor 0 no specific channel number All of the weather stations include an outdoor temperature and humidity sensor The default is no channel number UV uv0 uv ultra violet radiation 0 no specific channel number Most weather stations do not include a UV sensor and is optional Solar sol0 sol solar radiation 0 no specific channel number Most weather stations do not include a Solar Radiation sensor an...

Page 6: ...tailed information on publishing to other servers including your own website please reference the MeteoHub user manual referenced in the appendix Figure 7 describes how the WeatherHub3 connects to the various weather networks The WeatherHub3 communicates to a router or switch with a cabled or WIFI connection This information is sent to the various weather networks via the World Wide Web The device...

Page 7: ...nderground com wxstation signup html 2 Enter your Weather Underground Station ID and Password 3 Select the Weather Underground checkbox 4 Enable rapid fire to update up to the second data 5 Select Save 6 Enter the appropriate sensors you entered on the Sensor page for reporting to the weather servers If the sensor list is not displayed make sure you select Save first 7 Select Save to complete the ...

Page 8: ...our WIFI settings consult your network administrator or WIFI router settings Next select Maintenance from the menu bar and select the Reboot button Once the WeatherHub3 has fully rebooted the blue LED on the front of the WeatherHub3 is ON return to the Network page and record the WLAN IP You can now access the device through the WLAN IP address We recommend you statically allocate this address by ...

Page 9: ...System select the Reboot button Carefully watch the blue light on the front of the WeatherHub3 When the blue light turns red unplug the WeatherHub3 from power If you wait too long you have several seconds to unplug the system will reboot again Figure 10 13 More Information MeteoHub is a Copyright of Boris Pasternak all rights reserved Please visit www meteohub de for firmware and manual updates No...

Page 10: ...CT 15 Warranty Information Ambient LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and servi...

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