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Ambient Weather WS-2080 Wireless Home Weather

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3

2. Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 3

3. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3

3.1 Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3

3.2 Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 4

3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up ........................................................................................................ 4

3.4 Display Console ................................................................................................................... 12

3.4.1 Display Console Layout ................................................................................................... 12

3.4.1 Initial Display Console Set Up ......................................................................................... 14

3.4.2 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) ........................................................................................ 14

3.4.3 Sensor Operation Verification .......................................................................................... 14

4. Weather Station Installation .......................................................................................................... 15

4.1 Pre Installation Checkout ..................................................................................................... 15

4.2 Site Survey ........................................................................................................................... 15

4.3 Final Installation of Sensor Array......................................................................................... 15

5. Console Operation......................................................................................................................... 15

5.1 Time ..................................................................................................................................... 16

5.2 Date ...................................................................................................................................... 17

5.3 Wind ..................................................................................................................................... 18

5.4 Rain ...................................................................................................................................... 19

5.5 Barometric Pressure ............................................................................................................. 19

5.6 Pressure Graph ..................................................................................................................... 21

5.7 Weather Forecast (Tendency) ............................................................................................... 21

5.8 Indoor Temperature .............................................................................................................. 22

5.9 Indoor Humidity ................................................................................................................... 23

5.10 Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill and Dew Point ............................................................... 24

5.11 Outdoor Humidity ................................................................................................................ 24

5.12 Memory ................................................................................................................................ 25

6. PC Software .................................................................................................................................. 25

6.1 EasyWeather Overview ........................................................................................................ 25

6.2 Connect PC Connection ....................................................................................................... 25

6.3 EasyWeather Software Installation ....................................................................................... 25

6.4 Run EasyWeather ................................................................................................................. 26

6.5 EasyWeather Features .......................................................................................................... 26

6.5.1 Main Display .................................................................................................................... 26

6.5.2 Set-up and Alarms ............................................................................................................ 27

6.5.3 Alarm Values .................................................................................................................... 28

6.5.4 Historical Highs and Lows ............................................................................................... 29

6.5.5 Historical Data ................................................................................................................. 30

6.5.6 Graph Data ....................................................................................................................... 31

6.5.7 Clearing Rainfall from EasyWeather................................................................................ 31

6.5.8 EasyWeather Legal Notes ................................................................................................ 32

Summary of content (39 pages)

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Ambient Weather WS-2080 Wireless Home Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 3 Getting Started ................................................................................................................
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7. 8. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 32 Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 33 8.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 33 8.2 Measurement Specifications.................................................
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1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-2080 wireless weather station. 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: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws2080 2. Warnings and Cautions Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station mounting pole. Never install the weather station in a storm.
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QTY 4 2 Item Zip ties Hose clamps (2 ¾‖ diameter) 3.2 Recommend Tools       Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws) Pliers Phillips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Tack (small) hammer or rubber mallet Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration) 3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up 1. Connect the wind cup assembly to either end of the anemometer mounting arm. Align the holes, and fasten with long bolt and nut.
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2. Connect the wind vane assembly to the other end of the anemometer mounting arm. Align the holes, and fasten with long bolt and nut. Tighten with precision screwdriver while securing the nut with pliers, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Version 1.5 ©Copyright 2010, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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3. Connect the anemometer assembly to the top mounting pole, align the holes, and fasten with short set screw (optional, we recommend NOT connecting this) and long bolt and nut. Tighten with precision screwdriver while securing the nut with pliers, as shown in Figure 3. Note: This may be a tight fit – rotate the pole back and forth to shave off some of the plastic, and use a small hammer to tap the top of the anemometer mounting arm while securing the pole on a solid, flat surface.
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4. Connect the rain gauge with long set screw. Tighten with precision screwdriver, as shown in Figure 4. Note: There may be a slight ―play‖ in the rain gauge and the screw may not be flush. Do not force the screw. Attach the rain gauge mounting arm to the upper mounting pole, at right angles to the wind speed and wind direction assembly to avoid obstruction of rainfall.
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5. Connect the thermo-hygrometer with short bolt and nut. Tighten with precision screwdriver, as shown in Figure 5. Slide the rain shield over the thermo-hygrometer after connecting the cables from the anemometer and rain gauge (step 7). Attach to the thermo-hygrometer mounting arm to the upper mounting pole. Figure 5 Version 1.5 ©Copyright 2010, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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6. Fasten the lower mounting pole (which is swaged on the top end) to your mounting pole or bracket (purchased separately) with the hose clamps. Tighten the lower mounting pole to your mounting pole with the hose clamps with a flat head screw driver, as shown in Figure 6. Slide the top weather station pole (with the sensor array) into the lower pole (connected to your mounting pole) when your station is finally mounted.
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Connect the wind speed cable to the wind direction phone jack, as shown in Figure 7. Connect the wind direction cable to the thermo-hygrometer phone jack (reference the label on the thermo-hygrometer). Connect the rain gauge cable to the thermo-hygrometer phone jack (reference the label on the thermo-hygrometer). Figure 7 Insert two AA batteries in the thermo-hygrometer, as shown in Figure 8.
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Install the rain shield over the thermo-hygrometer/transmitter, as shown in Figure 9, and use the enclosed zip ties to clean up the cables. Figure 9 3.4 Display Console 3.4.1 Display Console Layout The display console layout is shown in Figure 10. Version 1.5 ©Copyright 2010, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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7. 1. 8. 9. 2. 10. 3. 11. 4. 5. 12. 13. 6. 14. Figure 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Time Wind direction Barometric Pressure Barometric trend Indoor Temperature Outdoor Temperature Memory Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) Date Rainfall Weather Forecast Indoor Humidity Outdoor reception signal Outdoor Humidity Version 1.5 ©Copyright 2010, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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3.4.1 Initial Display Console Set Up Note: The sensor array must be powered and updating before powering up the console, or the console will timeout searching for the sensors. Perform this step last. Make certain the weather station sensor array is at least 10’ away from the console and within 300’ of the console. If the weather station is too close or two far away, it will not receive a proper signal. Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the display.
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for both sensors to stabilize. 4. Weather Station Installation 4.1 Pre Installation Checkout Before installing your weather station in the permanent location, we recommend operating the weather station for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to check out all of the functions, insure proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration procedures. This will also allow you to test the wireless range of the weather station. 4.
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setting by pressing the menu key again. Holding the up or down key when in the Set mode will increase/decrease values rapidly. 5.1 Time Press the menu key to enter the TIME Set Mode. You can skip over any setting by selecting the enter key. Figure 11 1. Display Contrast Level. The display contrast value will begin flashing (example, lcd0 thru lcd8). Press the up key or down key to adjust the contrast level from 0 to 8 (the default is 5). 2. Time Zone. Press the enter key to display the time zone.
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Hours from GMT 8 9 10 11 12 Time Zone CCT: China Coast JST: Japan Standard GST: Guam Standard --IDLE: International Date Line East NZST: New Zealand Standard Cities Bejing Tokyo Sydney Magadan Wellington, New Zealand 3. 12/24 Hour Format. Press the enter key to change the 12/24 hour format. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display unit between 12 hour format and 24 hour format. 4. Daylight Saving Time.
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6. Change Alarm Hour. Press the enter key to set the alarm hour. The alarm hour and ALARM will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to change the alarm hour setting. 7. Change Alarm Minute. Press the enter key to set the alarm minute. The alarm minute will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to change the alarm minute setting. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on in the Time section). 5.
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5. Wind Speed Record High. Press the enter key to display maximum wind speed record since the last reset. The maximum record will be flashing, and the MAX icon will light up (in the tendency section). To reset, press the enter key for 3 seconds, and the maximum value (and associated date and time) (and associated date and time) will be reset to current reading. 5.4 Rain Press the menu key to enter the Rain Set Mode. You can skip over any setting by selecting the enter key. Figure 14 1. Rain Increment.
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Thus, your absolute pressure may read 28.62 inHg (969 mb) at an altitude of 1000 feet (305 m), but the relative pressure is 30.00 inHg (1016 mb). The standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb). This is the average sea-level pressure around the world. Relative pressure measurements greater than 29.92 inHg (1013 mb) are considered high pressure and relative pressure measurements less than 29.92 inHg are considered low pressure.
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Press the up key or down key to change the value. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on). 6. Pressure Record High. Press the enter key to display maximum pressure record since the last reset. The maximum record will be flashing, and the MAX icon will light up (in the tendency section).
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1. Change Tendency. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display between SUNNY, PARTLY CLOUDY and CLOUDY, and RAINY. 2. Pressure Threshold. Press the enter key to change the pressure threshold. The up and down arrow and pressure tendency will be flashing. Press the up key or down key to adjust the pressure threshold from 2.0 to 4.0 hPa/hr (the default is 2 hPa/hr). 3. Storm Threshold. Press the enter key to change the storm threshold. The up and down arrow and pressure tendency will be flashing.
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the tendency section) will begin flashing. To reset, press the enter key for 3 seconds, and the maximum value (and associated date and time) (and associated date and time) will be reset to current reading. 6. Indoor Temperature Record Low. Press the enter key to display minimum indoor temperature record since the last reset. The minimum temperature record and MIN icon (in the tendency section) will begin flashing.
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5.10 Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill and Dew Point Figure 19 1. Outdoor Temperature, Wind chill and Dew Point. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display between the outdoor temperature, wind chill and dew point. 2. Outdoor Temperature Units. Press the up key or down key to alternate the display unit between °C and °F. 3. Outdoor Temperature High Alarm. Press the enter key to set the outdoor temperature high alarm function. The outdoor temperature and HI AL (high alarm) will begin flashing.
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5.12 Memory The console stores up to 4080 complete sets of weather data with associated time and date stamp. The base station will lose all of the weather data if there a power interruption. In the event the memory is full, the old data is overwritten by the new data. Press the history key to review the historical data. 1. Select the down key to review historical data archived in the console. Select the up key to advance historical data archived in the console (default is 30 minute intervals).
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6.4 Run EasyWeather To run EasyWeather, in Windows, select Start -> All Programs -> Easy Weather. Note: You may be prompted to run EasyWeather as the administrator (Vista and Windows7). To perform this action, browse to the program files directory location using Windows explorer, commonly located here: C:\Program Files\EasyWeather Right Click on the EasyWeather.exe icon, select the Compatibility Tab and under Privilege Level, select Run as Administrator.
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Figure 20 When console is connected to PC, the connected icon will be displayed on the main display panel. If the console is not connected, the not connected icon will be displayed. 6.5.2 Set-up and Alarms Select System | Setup from the menu bar to program general weather station console settings and turn on and off alarm conditions, or select the Version 1.5 icon. ©Copyright 2010, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Figure 21 6.5.3 Alarm Values Select System | Alarm from the menu bar to program general to set the alarm ranges, or select the icon. Version 1.5 ©Copyright 2010, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Figure 22 6.5.4 Historical Highs and Lows Select System | Scope from the menu bar to view the historical highs and lows, or select the icon. Version 1.5 ©Copyright 2010, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Figure 23 6.5.5 Historical Data Select Record | History from the menu bar to view the historical data, or select the icon. This window displays the recorded history data in a spread sheet format. If you want to see all history data in a specified time period, enter the time duration and press Search to reload the historical data. You can export the selected historical data into a text format file by selecting the Export button.
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deleting all weather data, you can make a copy of the ―EasyWeather.dat‖ file into another folder or just rename the ―EasyWeather.dat‖ file, such as ―Jan-07.dat‖, for future reference. Figure 24 6.5.6 Graph Data Select Record | Graph from the menu bar to view the graphical data, or select the icon. 6.5.7 Clearing Rainfall from EasyWeather To clear rainfall from EasyWeather, select Record | History from the menu bar and select Clear Data to clear all rainfall totals. Version 1.
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Figure 25 6.5.8 EasyWeather Legal Notes    We reserve the right to delete or change any image whether or not purposely uploaded onto the server by a user of the EasyWeather software products. The EasyWeather software products are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the products. 7.
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Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) Range Relative Barometric Pressure Resolution Wind Vane 1 inch of mercury = 33.86 millibars The United States government distributes time-of-day to the public using radio broadcasts. The low frequency (LF) station WWVB is located in Fort Collins, Colorado and broadcasts on 60 kHz. The high frequency (HF) stations WWV and WWVH are located in Colorado and Hawaii respectively, and broadcast on five different frequencies ranging from 2.5 to 20 MHz.
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8.4 Cable Lengths   Anemometer to Thermo-Hygrometer-Transmitter: 8.5 feet Rain Gauge to Thermo-Hygrometer-Transmitter: 8.5 feet 9. Maintenance 1. Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months 2. Replace the thermo-hygrometer transmitter batteries once every 1-2 years 3. Clean the wind vane and thermo-hygrometer transmitter connectors with rubbing alcohol and q-tip once every 1-2 years. 10. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1.
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Problem Solution radiation shield: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwesrpatean.html Indoor and Outdoor Temperature do not agree Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering. The indoor and outdoor temperature sensors should agree within 4 °F (the sensor accuracy is ± 2 °F) Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering.
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11. Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com . Accessory Ambient Weather BCY29 4 in 1 Pocket Precision Screwdriver Image Description This precision screwdriver kit is a must for assembling this weather station due to the small, precision screws. Weather Station Mounting Solutions Pole mounting solutions, tripods, mast to mast mounting kits.
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Accessory Ambient Weather SRS100LX Temperature and Humidity Solar Radiation Shield Image Description Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather climates. Remove the rain guard and install over thermo-hygrometer. Cable Extensions Cable extension kits allow you to extend the cables between the anemometer and rain gauge to the thermo-hygrometer, improving the flexibility of the installation.
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.105: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.