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buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100’.
7.
Radio Interference. Computers, radios, televisions and other sources can interfere with radio
communications between the sensor array and tablet. Please take this into consideration when
choosing tablet or mounting locations. Make sure your display tablet is at least five feet away
from any electronic device to avoid interference.
8.
Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your
weather station:
https://help.ambientweather.net/help/weather-station-mounting-solutions/
5.
Getting Started
The Ambient Weather WS-2000 OSPREY Wi-Fi Personal Weather Station consists of an indoor
display tablet (re Wi-Fi transmitter) and an all-in-one outdoor weather sensor array.
5.1
Parts List
QTY
Item
1
Display Tablet
1
Outdoor Sensor Body with built-in: Thermo-hygrometer / Rain Gauge / Wind
Speed Sensor/ Wind Direction Sensor, Light and UV sensor, Solar panel
1
Thermo-hygrometer-barometer transmitter
1
Wind speed cups (to be attached to outdoor sensor body)
1
Wind vane (to be attached to outdoor sensor body)
2
U-Bolts for mounting on a pole
4
Threaded nuts for U-Bolts (M5 size)
1
Metal mounting plate to be used with U-Bolts
1
Wrench for M5 bolts
1
AC adapter
1
User manual
Note:
Batteries are not included. You will need 4 AA size batteries, Alkaline or Lithium batteries
(for colder climates).
Note:
AC adapter is included. The adapter is a switching-type adapter and can generate a small
amount of electrical interference with the RF reception in the tablet, when placed too close
to the tablet. Please keep the tablet display at least 2 ft. or 0.5 m away from the power
adapter to ensure best RF reception from the outdoor sensor package.
5.2
Recommend Tools
•
Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screw on wind vane and wind cups)
•
Adjustable wrench (for mounting pole)
•
Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration)