Ambient Weather WS-2000 Bedienungsanleitung

 
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Ambient Weather WS-2000 Wi-Fi OSPREY Solar Powered 
Wireless Weather Station User Manual 
 
Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2 
Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................................................2 
Quick Start Guide............................................................................................................................3 
Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey......................................................................................3 
1 Pre Installation Checkout........................................................................................................3 
2 Site Survey..............................................................................................................................3 
Getting Started................................................................................................................................4 
1 Parts List .................................................................................................................................4 
2 Recommend Tools...................................................................................................................4 
3 SensorArray Set Up................................................................................................................5 
3.1 Install Wind Vane ...............................................................................................................5 
3.2 Install Wind Cups...............................................................................................................6 
3.3 Install U-Bolts....................................................................................................................6 
3.4 Install the Rain Gauge Funnel............................................................................................7 
3.5 Install Batteries...................................................................................................................8 
3.6 Install Mounting Pole.........................................................................................................9 
5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication.................................................................................9 
6 Indoor-Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter..............................................10 
7 Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer, 8 Channel (optional).................................................11 
8 PM2.5Air Quality Sensor.....................................................................................................13 
9 Sensor Placement..................................................................................................................14 
10 Best Practices for Wireless Communication.........................................................................14 
11 Display Tablet .......................................................................................................................15 
Display Tablet Operation ..............................................................................................................16 
1 Initial Display Tablet Operation............................................................................................16 
2 Home Screen Display............................................................................................................17 
3 Display Buttons.....................................................................................................................18 
4 Multi-Chanel and Scroll Mode for Optional Sensors............................................................19 
5 Other Console Features.........................................................................................................19 
5.1 Weather Forecasting.........................................................................................................19 
5.2 Wireless Signal Quality Icon............................................................................................20 
5.3 Weather Forecasting Description and Limitations...........................................................20 
5.4 Lightning Icon..................................................................................................................21 
5.5 PM2.5 Sensor (optional) ..................................................................................................21 
6 History Mode ........................................................................................................................21 
6.1 Min/Max...........................................................................................................................21 
6.2 Archive Memory Mode....................................................................................................22 
6.3 Graph................................................................................................................................25 
7 Set Mode...............................................................................................................................26 
7.1 Set Date and Time............................................................................................................27 
7.2 Set Time Format...............................................................................................................29 
7.3 Set Date Format................................................................................................................29 
7.4 Temperature Units of Measure.........................................................................................29 

 
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7.5 Barometer Units of Measure............................................................................................29 
7.6 Wind Speed Units of Measure..........................................................................................29 
7.7 Rainfall Units of Measure................................................................................................30 
7.8 Solar Radiation Units of Measure....................................................................................30 
7.9 Multi-Channel Sensor ......................................................................................................30 
7.10 Backlight Display.........................................................................................................31 
7.11 Longitude and Latitude................................................................................................32 
7.12 Barometer Display .......................................................................................................34 
7.13 Rainfall Season ............................................................................................................35 
7.14 Archive Interval...........................................................................................................35 
7.15 Weather Server.............................................................................................................35 
7.16 WiFi Scan.....................................................................................................................40 
7.17 Background..................................................................................................................43 
7.18 More.............................................................................................................................43 
7.19 Soil Moisture Calibration.............................................................................................44 
7.20 Multi-Channel Temperature and Humidity Calibration...............................................45 
7.21 PM2.5Air Quality Sensor Calibration.........................................................................47 
7.22 Sensors ID....................................................................................................................47 
8 Alarm Mode..........................................................................................................................50 
9 Calibration Mode ..................................................................................................................51 
10 Factory and Data Export.......................................................................................................55 
10.1 Exporting Data File Format (Data Logging)................................................................57 
10.2 Exporting Channel 1-8 Data ........................................................................................58 
10.3 About ...........................................................................................................................58 
Glossary of Terms.........................................................................................................................59 
Specifications................................................................................................................................61 
1 Wireless Specifications.........................................................................................................61 
2 Measurement Specifications .................................................................................................61 
3 Power Consumption..............................................................................................................61 
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................61 
Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................................................................62 
Accessories ...............................................................................................................................64 
Liability Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................64 
FCC Statement..........................................................................................................................64 
Warranty Information................................................................................................................65 
California Prop 65.....................................................................................................................66 
 
Introduction 
Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-2000 Wi-Fi OSPREY Solar Powered 
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: https://help.ambientweather.net/product/ws-2000/ 
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. 
 Warning: If you are mounting the weather station to a house or structure, consult a licensed 
electrician for proper grounding. A direct lightning strike to a metal pole can damage or destroy your 

home.

Warning: Installing your weather station in a high location may result in injury or death.

Perform as much of the initial check out and operation on the ground and inside a building or home.

Only install the weather station on a clear, dry, day.

3. Quick Start Guide

Although the manual is comprehensive, much of the information contained may be intuitive. In

addition, the manual does not flow properly because the sections are organized by components.

The following Quick Start Guide provides the necessary steps to install and operate the weather

station, and upload to the internet, along with references to the pertinent sections.

Set Up

Step

Description

Section

Assemble and power up the sensor array

5.3

Power up the display tablet and synchronize with sensor array

5.6

Mount the sensor array

5.3.6

Set date and time on tablet

6.7.1

Calibrate the relative pressure to sea-level conditions (local airport) on tablet

6.9

Reset the rain to zero on tablet

6.9

Wi-Fi and Internet

Configure Wi-Fi

6.7.16

6.7.15

4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey

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 the

functions, ensure proper operation and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration

procedures.

4.2 Site Survey

Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. 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 the sensor array 4 x (20 –6)’ = 56’ away.

4. Mount the sensor array in direct sunlight for accurate temperature readings.

5. Installing the weather station over sprinkler systems or other unnatural vegetation may affect

temperature and humidity readings. We suggest mounting the sensor array over natural

vegetation.

6. Wireless Range. Radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open field can

reach a distance of up to 330 feet, providing there are no interfering obstacles such as

buildings, trees, vehicles and high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal

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 (receiver + Wi-Fi transmitter) and an all-in-one outdoor weather sensor array.

5.1 Parts List

QTY

Item

Display Tablet

Outdoor Sensor Body with built-in: Thermo-hygrometer / Rain Gauge / Wind

Speed Sensor/ Wind Direction Sensor, Light and UV sensor, Solar panel

Thermo-hygrometer-barometer transmitter

Wind speed cups (to be attached to outdoor sensor body)

Wind vane (to be attached to outdoor sensor body)

U-Bolts for mounting on a pole

Threaded nuts for U-Bolts (M5 size)

Metal mounting plate to be used with U-Bolts

Wrench for M5 bolts

AC adapter

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)

5.3 Sensor Array Set Up

(a)

(b)

Figure 1

Description

Wind Vane (measures wind direction)

Solar panel

Wind Speed Sensor (measures wind speed)

U-Bolt

UV sensor/ Light sensor

Battery compartment

Thermometer-hygrometer sensor (measures

temperature and humidity)

Reset button

Rain collector

LED transmitter Indicator

Bubble level

5.3.1 Install Wind Vane

Reference Figure 2. (a) Locate and align the flat key on the wind vane shaft to the flat key on the wind

vane and push the vane on to the shaft. (b) tighten the set screw with a precision screwdriver and make

sure the wind vane spins freely.

Note: You may need to back out the set screw first before sliding the vane onto the shaft.

Note: The wind vane shaft does not spin as freely as the wind cups. This is by design. The

dampening prevents the wind vane from spinning with the slightest breeze, which will result in

variable wind all the time. The added resistance allows the wind vane to change direction with 2 –3

mph, providing a much better wind direction tracking.

(a)

(b)

Figure 2

5.3.2 Install Wind Cups

Reference Figure 3. (a) push the wind cups on to the shaft. (b) tighten the set screw with a precision

screwdriver and make sure the wind cups spin freely.

Note: You may need to back out the set screw first before sliding the cups onto the shaft.

(a)

(b)

Figure 3

5.3.3 Install U-Bolts

Note: Your U-bolts may have come preassembled at the factory.

(a) Insert the U-Bolts into the sensor array mounting bracket and hand tighten the nuts.

(b) Tighten the nuts to fit the size of your mounting pole (between 1” and 2” diameter).

(d) Tighten the U-Bolts around the pole with an adjustable wrench. Make sure the sensor array is

level.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Figure 4

5.3.4 Install the Rain Gauge Funnel

Reference Figure 5. Install the rain gauge funnel. Rotate clockwise to attach the funnel to the sensor

array.

Figure 5

5.3.5 Install Batteries

Reference Figure 6. Insert 2 x AA non-rechargeable batteries (not included) into the battery

compartment. The LED indicator on the back of the transmitter will turn on for four seconds, and then

flash once every 16 seconds (the sensor transmission update period).

(a)

(b)

Figure 6

Note: If the LED does not light up, or stays on permanently, make sure the battery polarity is

correct, or the batteries are fresh. Do not install the batteries backwards. You can permanently damage

the thermo-hygrometer.

Note: We recommend lithium batteries for cold weather climates, but alkaline batteries are

sufficient for most climates. We do not recommend rechargeable batteries. They have lower voltages,

do not operate well at wide temperature ranges, and do not last as long, resulting in poorer reception.

5.3.6 Install Mounting Pole

Reference Figure 7. The mounting assembly includes two U-Bolts and a bracket that tightens around

a 1 to 2” diameter pole (not included) using the four U-Bolt nuts.

(a)

(b)

Figure 7

Use the bubble level next to the rain sensor to make sure the sensor array is completely level. If the

sensor array is not level, the rain gauge, UV and solar radiation sensors will not measure properly.

Note: If you cannot read the bubble level due to mounting constraints, place straddle a line or

ruler level across the top of the rain gauge for easier viewing.

5.3.6.1 Aligning the Wind Direction

Locate the four-wind vane compass rose indicators of N, E, S, W (representing North, East, South and

West) at the base of the wind vane. Align the compass rose direction upon final installation with a

compass or GPS.

5.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication

Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We

recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication.

1. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the tablet several feet away from computer

monitors and TVs.

2. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other 915 MHz devices and

communication is intermittent, try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting

purposes. You may need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent

communication.

3. Line of Sight Rating. This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight (no interference, barriers or

walls) but typically you will get 100 feet maximum under most real-world installations,

which include passing through barriers or walls.

4. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum

siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and tablet through a window to get a clear

line of sight.

The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction

decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below.

Medium

RF Signal Strength Reduction

Glass (untreated)

5-15%

Plastics

10-15%

Wood

10-40%

Brick

10-40%

Concrete

40-80%

Metal

90-100%

5.6 Indoor-Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer

Transmitter

Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor, as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8

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