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1. When the dew point temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 13 Indoor Humidity High Alarm Press the SET button again and the indoor humidity alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the indoor humidity alarm setting To set the indoor humidity alarm press the ALARM button while the indoor humidity is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the indoor humidity exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 14 Indoor Temperature High Alarm Press the SET button again and the indoor temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the indoor temperature alarm setting Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 17 ambient weather To set the indoor temperature alarm press the ALARM button while the indoor temperature is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARMI button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the outdoor temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound Press the SET button again to exit the high alarm setting mode 5 3 1 2 Setting Low Alarms 1 Set Alarm Hour After entering the Low Alarm Mo2. ambient weather Ambient Weather WS 5305 Wireless Home Weather Station User Manual ambient weather Table of Contents PEOR MUR 2 2 Warnings and Cautions iss sssessvs ener reri IHE Rey EFE RE REPRE ERE VERRE SENEE EENET Ta 2 3s GETINS Started ER 2 3 1 Parts LiStie E 2 32 Recommend Tools iret n Ee PO ERE ICON ES ERE FE Fe Pre Eaa veis toss 3 3 3 Sensor Assembly Set Up e en m YE SE e ERE PER e E eV ebn retorts 4 3 4 Display Consoles r E E EE E E 7 3441 Display Console Layout ttr teet ette i eae stores a rn 7 3 4 1 Initial Display Console Set Up essent eren ener 9 3 4 3 Radio Controlled Clock RCC sess enne nenne ennt 9 3 4 3 Sensor Operation Verification sess enne 9 4 Weather Station Installation rne torret reae Pe E EFE HP ERR E Peer rere seed 10 4 1 Pre Installation CheckOUt 2 5 e ere e ee e Na EE aara iN 10 4 2 Sia 10 4 3 Wireless Reception eerte tre err e per winnie ree vv wenden aie 10 4 4 Final Installation of Sensor Array seeseseeseseeeeeeneenenen enne enne 10 5 Console Operation centi retenia testimone me o Et P Fe Green ERR Ne E UP FORO RNR 12 5 1 Set MOG c a 12 512 aro esi dios 14 5 3 Alarm Mode nene eb re Pe Dh TER EE DERI T eene t sidere 15 3 9 1 Sene AlS oec te eet EE Rite ape ree s bi EEOSE 15 5 3 2 Cancel
3. 5 4 2 Min Mode After entering the minimum display mode reference Section 5 4 press the H button to display the minimum values and associated time and date stamp it occurred as referenced in Table 1 While the value is flashing hold the SET button for three seconds to reset to the current value and current date and time Press the button to proceed to the next minimum value as defined in Table 2 No Minimum Parameter Outdoor Humidity 2 Outdoor Temperature 3 Wind Chill 4 Dew Point 5 Indoor Humidity 6 Indoor Temperature Table 2 5 5 Calibration Mode 5 5 1 Calibration Discussion N Note The purpose of calibration is to fine tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error Errors can occur due to electronic variation example the temperature sensor is a resistive thermal device or RTD the humidity sensor is a capacitance device mechanical variation or degradation wearing of moving parts contamination of sensors Calibration is only useful if you have a known calibrated source you can compare it against and is optional This section discusses practices procedures and sources for sensor calibration to reduce manufacturing and degradation errors Do not compare your readings obtained from sources such as the internet radio television or newspapers The purpose of your weather station is to measure Version 1 1
4. 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 Most applications will only reach 100 feet due to building obstructions walls and interference 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 Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station http www ambientweather com amwemoso html 4 3 Wireless Reception 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 4 4 Final Installation of Sensor Array Prior to installation you will need to calibrate the wind direction There is a S indicator on the wind vane that indicates South as shown in Figure 8 Align this S marker in the direction of South Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 10 ambient weather Figure 8 Fasten the mounting pole to your mo
5. claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances ba Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 33
6. Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 20 ambient weather conditions of your surroundings which vary significantly from location to location 5 5 2 Calibration Procedure To enter the calibration mode from the normal mode press and hold the HISTORY button for eight seconds The backlight turns on and the console beeps The first calibration factor will being flashing To exit the calibration mode press the HISTORY button again The following section outlines setting the calibration values The calibration mode can be exited at any time by either pressing the HISTORY button or waiting for the 30 second time out to take effect You can skip over any setting by pressing the SET button again Holding the button or MIN MAX button for two seconds will change the calibration values rapidly 1 Wind Speed Gust Calibration After entering the Calibration Mode the Wind Speed Calibration value will begin flashing the default is 1 0 Press the H button or MIN MAX button to adjust the wind speed calibration factor from 0 75 to 1 25 where Calibrated Wind Speed Calibration factor x Measured Wind Speed Ni Note The wind gust is also affected by the wind speed calibration factor N Discussion Wind speed and wind gust are adversely affected by installation constraints The rule of thumb is to install the weather
7. 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 service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient LLC The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient LLC Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 3 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 4 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient LLC authorized service center 5 units used for other than home use 6 applications and uses that this product was not intended 7 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and 8 extreme acts of nature such as lightning strikes or floods This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments
8. hein da reete eer eee eb dee c den rk odis 32 13 FCC Statement seeiis a YER etg E Ree eda bet vk ETE FEX e ke reas 32 14 Warranty Information PR 33 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 1 ambient weather 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS 5300 wireless weather station The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation operation maintenance and troubleshooting To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispaces com ws5300 2 Warnings and Cautions A Warning Any metal object may attract a lightning strike including your weather station mounting pole Never install the weather station in a storm 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 Getting Started The WS 5300 weather station consists of a display console receiver a thermo hygrometer rain gauge transmitter unit transmitter a wind direction sensor a wind speed sensor and mounting hardware 3 1 Parts List The WS 5300 weather station consists of the following parts as referenced in Figure 1 and Figure 2 QTY Item 1 Display Console Frame Dimensions LxWxH 5 5 x 3 5 x 1 0 LCD Dimensi
9. the SET mode 5 2 Quick Set Mode To enter the Quick Set mode from the normal mode press do not hold the SET button The backlight turns on and the console beeps The Quick Set mode can be exited at any time by either pressing the HISTORY button or waiting for the 30 second time out to take effect You can skip over any setting by pressing the SET button again l Wind Speed Average vs Wind Speed Gust After entering the Quick Set Mode the wind speed value will begin flashing Press the button to alternate the display between average and gust Rain Increments Press the SET button to set the rainfall increments Press the button to alternate the display between 1 hour 24 hour daily resets at midnight week month and total Resetting Total Rain While the total rain is flashing from the previous step press and hold the SET button for two seconds until the total rain reads 0 and the display beeps Outdoor Temperature Dew Point and Wind Chill Press the SET button to view alternate Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 14 ambient weather temperature calculations temperature dew point and wind chill The temperature will begin flashing Press the H button to alternate the display between outdoor temperature dew point and wind chill Press the SET button to exit the SET mode 5 3 Alarm
10. Mode 5 3 1 Setting Alarms To enter the Alarm mode from the normal mode press do not hold the ALARM button The backlight turns on and the console beeps The high alarm values and the HIAL icon will be displayed To set the low alarm values press the ALARM button again and the LOAL icon will be displayed To exit the alarm mode press the ALARM button again The following section outlines setting alarm values The process is identical for high and low alarm settings depending on which alarm mode is displayed The high and low alarm modes can be exited at any time by either pressing the HISTORY button or waiting for the 30 second time out to take effect You can skip over any setting by pressing the SET button again Holding the button or MIN MAX button for two seconds will change the alarm setting values rapidly Ni Note If an alarm has not been set dashes will be shown If an alarm is enabled the alarm icon 4 will be turned on 5 3 1 1 Setting High Alarms 1 Set Alarm Hour After entering the High Alarm Mode reference Section 5 3 1 press the SET button and the alarm time hour will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the alarm hour setting 2 Set Alarm Minute Press the SET button again and the alarm time minute will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX bu
11. Up IN Note The sensor array must be powered and updating before powering up the console or the console will time out searching for the sensors Power the console last Make certain the weather station sensor array is at least 10 away from the console and within 100 of the console If the weather station is too close or two far away it may not receive a proper signal Insert three AA batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the display After inserting the batteries into the console all of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly Fold out the desk stand The unit will instantly display indoor temperature humidity date and time The wind speed wind direction rain and outdoor temperature and humidity will update on the display within a few minutes Do not Press any menu buttons until the outside transmitter report in otherwise the outdoor sensor search mode will be terminated When the outdoor transmitter data has been received the console will automatically switch to the normal mode from which all further settings can be performed If it does not update please reference the troubleshooting guide in Section 8 3 4 0 Radio Controlled Clock RCC After the remote sensor is powered up the sensor will transmit weather data for 30 seconds and then the sensor will begin radio controlled clock RCC reception During the RCC time reception period no weather d
12. ar Press the SET button to set the year Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the year setting The RCC time will override the manual set date Set Month Press the SET button to set the month Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the month setting The RCC time will override the manual set date Set Day Press the SET button to set the day of month Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the day setting The RCC time will override the manual set date Wind Speed Units of measure Press the SET button to set the wind speed units of measure Press the button to alternate the display units between km h mph m s knots and bft or Beaufort scale Wind Direction Calibration Press the SET button to calibrate the wind direction Press the H button to change the wind direction in increments of 22 5 degrees or 8 point wind rose Reference Section 4 4 for more information on calibrating the wind direction Rainfall Units of Measure Press the SET button to set the rainfall units of measure Press the H button to alternate the display units between mm and inches Temperature Units of Measure Press the SET button to set the temperature units of measure Press the H button to alternate the display units between F and C Press the SET button to exit
13. ast Solutions i mounting kits The WS 1080 pole mount can be attached to a pole mounting solution with the included hose clamps 12 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product may change without prior notice This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer Ambient LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT THIS PRODUCT 13 FCC Statement Statement according to FCC part 15 19 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must ac
14. ata will be transmitted to avoid interference If the RCC signal reception is not successful within 1 minute the signal search will be cancelled and will automatically resume every two hours until the signal is successfully captured The regular RF link will resume once RCC reception routine is finished In some locations RCC reception may take a several days to receive the signal In the mean time you can manually set the clock 3 4 3 Sensor Operation Verification The following steps verify proper operation of the sensors prior to installing the sensor array 1 Verify proper operation of the rain gauge Tip the sensor array back and forth several times You should hear a clicking sound within the rain gauge Verify the rain reading on the display console is not reading 0 00 Each click represents 0 01 inches of rainfall 2 Verify proper operating of the wind speed Rotate the wind cups manually or with a constant speed fan Verify the wind speed is not reading 0 0 3 Verify proper operation of the indoor and outdoor temperature Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location about 10 apart The sensors should be within 4 F 2 C the accuracy is 2 F 1 C Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize 4 Verify proper operation of the indoor and outdoor humidity Verify the indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in th
15. ble at any given time anywhere in the United States Range Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured Resolution Resolution is defined as the number of significant digits decimal places to which a value is being reliably measured Wind Vane A wind vane is a device that measures the direction of the wind The wind vane is usually combined with the anemometer Wind direction is the direction from which the wind is blowing 7 Specifications 7 1 Wireless Specifications e Line of sight wireless transmission in open air 300 feet e Update Rate 48 seconds e Frequency 433 MHz 7 2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the measured parameters Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Indoor Temperature 32 to 140 F 2 F 0 1 F Outdoor Temperature 40 to 149 F 2 F 0 1 F Indoor Humidity 1 to 99 5 1 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 23 ambient weather Outdoor Humidity 1 to 99 5 1 Barometric Pressure 8 85 to 32 50 inHg 0 08 inHg within 0 01 inHg range of 27 13 to 32 50 inHg Rain 0 to 394 in 1096 0 01 in Wind Direction 0 360 22 5 16 point 22 5 16 point compass compass Wind Speed 0 to 110 mph x 2 2 mph or 10 0 1 mph whichever is greater 7 3 Power Consumption e Base station 2XAA 1 5V LR6 Alka
16. cept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 32 ambient weather 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reornent or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 14 Warranty
17. console beeps The HIS icon will be displayed Press the button to review records in increments of 3 hours 6 hours 9 hours 12 hours 15 hours 18 hours 21 hours and 24 hours Press the HISTORY button again to exit the History Mode or wait for the 30 second time out to take effect To clear historical data while in the History Mode press the SET button and the CLEAR icon will begin flashing Hold the SET button for two seconds to clear all history records 5 7 Reset Factory Default While in normal display mode press and hold the button for 20 seconds to reset all settings to the factory default settings 6 Glossary of Terms Term Definition Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured Hygrometer A hygrometer is a device that measures relative humidity Relative humidity is a term used to describe the amount or percentage of water vapor that exists in air Radio Controlled Clock RCC 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 WW VH are located in Colorado and Hawaii respectively and broadcast on five different frequencies ranging from 2 5 to 20 MHz At least one HF signal should always be usa
18. cts can collect inside the tipping mechanism they make a good spiders nest Carefully remove the funnel and inspect the tipping mechanism for debris prior to calibration 3 Outdoor Humidity Calibration Press the SET button again and the outdoor humidity value will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to adjust the humidity value to the calibrated value Discussion Humidity is a difficult parameter to measure electronically and drifts over time due to contamination In addition location has an adverse affect on humidity readings installation over dirt vs lawn for example Official stations recalibrate or replace humidity sensors on a yearly basis Due to manufacturing tolerances the humidity is accurate to 5 To improve this accuracy the indoor and outdoor humidity can be calibrated using an accurate source such as a sling psychrometer or one step humidpak calibration kits reference Section 11 4 Outdoor Temperature Calibration Press the SET button again and the outdoor temperature value will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to adjust the temperature value to the calibrated value x Discussion Temperature errors can occur when a sensor is placed too close to a heat source such as a building structure the ground or trees To calibrate temperature we recommend a mercury or red spirit fluid thermometer Bi metal dial and ot
19. d will not appear like this during normal operation Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 7 ambient weather f i 4 E Bg BBB BG de 98 98 68 in WR Ow Dict n mado e 5 S D e 24 APAIN 1h24hweekmonthTOTAL 88 8 8 Eh RAR lt E mer 8 l N 4 LJ Sw HI AL l 40 2 OUTFHIAL 4 HI AL HI AL HILAL 11 LO ALS woco AS IN nit Temp LO AL is bg EMP pew rom E i sA 2 B8 83 B 885 8 1 7 16 15 Figure 7 1 Time alarm on icon 15 Indoor humidity 2 Daylight Savings Time DST icon 16 Rainfall units of measure 3 Radio Controlled Clock RCC icon for time 17 Outdoor temperature high alarm and low reception alarm 4 Date of the week time zone 18 Outdoor temperature 5 Date 19 Outdoor reception signal 6 Wind direction alarm 20 Outdoor Humidity 7 Maximum record 2 Outdoor transmitter low battery indicator 8 Wind direction 22 Outdoor humidity high alarm and low alarm 9 Minimum record 23 Rainfall 10 Rainfall high alarm 24 Rainfall 1h 24h week month or total display 11 Indoor temperature high alarm and low alarm 25 Wind speed 12 Temperature units of measure 26 Wind speed units of measure 13 Indoor temperature 27 Wind speed high alarm 14 Indoor humidity high alarm and low alarm 28 Time Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 8 ambient weather 3 4 1 Initial Display Console Set
20. de reference Section 5 3 1 press the SET button and the alarm time hour will begin flashing Press the amp button or MIN MAX button to change the alarm hour setting 2 Set Alarm Minute Press the SET button again and the alarm time minute will begin flashing Press the H button or HISTORY button to change the alarm minute setting To set the time alarm press the ALARM button while the time is flashing and the alarm icon will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off 3 Outdoor Temperature Low Alarm Press the SET button again and the outdoor temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the outdoor temperature alarm setting To set the outdoor temperature alarm press the ALARM button while the outdoor temperature is flashing and the alarm icon LO AL will tum on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the outdoor temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 4 Wind Chill Temperature Low Alarm Press the SET button again and the wind chill temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the wind chill temperature alarm setting To set the wind chill tempe
21. e same location about 10 apart The sensors should be within 8 the accuracy is 4 Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 9 ambient weather 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 2 Site Survey Perform a site survey before installing the weather station Consider the following 1 2 You must clean the rain gauge once per year and change the batteries every two years Provide easy access to the weather station 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 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 install 4 x 20 80 away Use common sense If the weather station is installed next to a tall building the wind and rain will not be accurate Wireless Range
22. emperature alarm setting To set the outdoor temperature alarm press the ALARM button while the outdoor temperature is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the outdoor temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 11 Wind Chill Temperature High Alarm Press the SET button again and the wind chill temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the wind chill temperature alarm setting To set the wind chill temperature alarm press the ALARM button while the wind chill temperature is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the wind chill temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 12 Dew Point Temperature High Alarm Press the SET button again and the dew point temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the dew point temperature alarm setting To set the dew point temperature alarm press the ALARM button while the dew point temperature is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off
23. en the indoor humidity exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 7 Indoor Temperature Low Alarm Press the SET button again and the indoor temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the indoor temperature alarm setting To set the indoor temperature alarm press the ALARM button while the indoor temperature is flashing and the alarm icon LO AL V will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the outdoor temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound Press the SET button again to exit the high alarm setting mode 5 3 2 Cancelling the Alarm While Sounding To cancel an alarm that is sounding press any key and the alarm will be silenced Otherwise the alarm will time out in 120 seconds When a weather alarm is triggered all alarms except for the time alarm the alarm will also turn off if the alarm set point is no longer exceeded After an alarm is activated the icon will flash for three hours but the alarm will not continue to sound to avoid repeated triggering of the same alarm value nuisance alarms After three hours if the alarm set point is exceeded the alarm will sound again 5 4 Min Max Mode To enter the Min Max mode from the normal mode press do not hold the MIN MAX button The backlight turns on and the console beeps T
24. eral minutes for the remote sensor to report in or the search icon to turn off Do not press any buttons There are dashes on the display console Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 30 ambient weather Problem Solution while in the search mode 2 Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote sensor array For cold weather environments install lithium batteries 3 The maximum line of sight communication range is 300 100 under most conditions Move the sensor assembly closer to the display console 4 Ifthe sensor assembly is too close less than 5 10 move the sensor assembly away from the display console 5 Make sure the remote sensors are not transmitting through solid metal acts as an RF shield or earth barrier down a hill 6 Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers 7 Move the remote sensor array to a higher location Move the remote sensor array to a closer location 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 Indoor and Outdoor Humidity do not agree Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering The indoor and outdoor humidity
25. he maximum values and the MAX icon will be displayed To view the minimum values press the MIN MAX button again and the MIN icon will be displayed To exit the min max mode press the MIN MAX button again The following section outlines resetting min max values The process is identical for minimum and maximum settings depending on which mode is displayed The min max modes can be exited at any time by either pressing the HISTORY button or waiting for the 30 second time out to take effect You can skip over any setting by pressing the SET button again 5 4 1 Max Mode After entering the maximum display mode reference Section 5 4 press the button to display the Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 19 ambient weather maximum values and associated time and date stamp it occurred as referenced in Table 1 While the value is flashing hold the SET button for three seconds to reset to the current value and current date and time Press the button to proceed to the next maximum value as defined in Table 1 No Maximum Parameter Wind Speed Wind Gust Hour Rain 24 Hour Rain Weekly Rain Monthly Rain Outdoor Humidity Outdoor Temperature Wind Chill Dew Point Indoor Humidity Indoor Temperature Table 1 SININ tA BY QQ RO re c N
26. her digital thermometers are not a good source and have their own margin of error Using a local weather station in your area is also a poor source due to changes in location timing airport weather stations are only updated once per hour and possible calibration errors many official weather stations are not properly installed and calibrated Place the sensor in a shaded controlled environment next to the fluid thermometer and allow the sensor to stabilize for 48 hours Compare this temperature to the fluid thermometer and adjust the console to match the fluid thermometer 5 Indoor Humidity Calibration Press the SET button again and the indoor humidity value will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to adjust the humidity value to the calibrated value 6 Indoor Temperature Calibration Press the SET button again and the indoor temperature value will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to adjust the temperature value to the calibrated value Press the SET button to exit the SET mode 5 6 History Mode The history mode allows you to review historical data for the last 24 hours in 3 hour increments To enter the history mode from the normal mode press do not hold the HISTORY button The Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 22 ambient weather backlight turns on and the
27. l 2 AT Azores Azores Cape Verde Islands 1 WAT West Africa 0 GMT Greenwich Mean London England WET Western European 1 CET Central European Paris France 2 EET Eastern European Athens Greece 3 BT Baghdad Moscow Russia 4 Abu Dhabi UAE 5 Tashkent 6 Astana 7 Bangkok 8 CCT China Coast Bejing 9 JST Japan Standard Tokyo 10 GST Guam Standard Sydney 11 Magadan 12 IDLE International Date Line East Wellington New Zealand NZST New Zealand Standard 3 12 24 Hour Format Press the SET button to change the 12 24 hour format Press the button to alternate the display between 12 hour format and 24 hour format 4 Set Hour Press the SET button to set the hour Press the Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved button or MIN MAX button to Page 13 ambient weather 10 11 12 13 change the hour setting The RCC time will override the manual set time Set Minute Press the SET button to set the minute Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the minute setting The RCC time will override the manual set time Set Date Format Press the SET button to change the Month Day format Press the button to alternate the display between Month Day MD and Day Month DM Set Ye
28. line batteries e Remote sensor 3xAA 1 5V LR6 Alkaline batteries e Battery life climates eo Maintenance 1 Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months Minimum 12 months for base station Minimum 24 months for thermo hygrometer sensor use lithium batteries in cold weather Replace the thermo hygrometer transmitter batteries once every 1 2 years 9 Sensor Replacement Before removing the thermo hygrometer or anemometer assembly you will need to unplug the connecting cable from the anemometer to the thermo hygrometer rain gauge assembly Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 24 ambient weather 9 1 Thermo Hygrometer Sensor Replacement 1 Reference Figure 10 Loosen the three recessed screws on the bottom of the thermo hygrometer rain gauge assembly until there is little tension Figure 10 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 25 ambient weather 2 Pull the rain gauge funnel from the assembly as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 26 ambient weather 3 Remove the sensor electronics door by removing four screws as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 27 ambient weather 4 Remove the sensor wire from the guide and with a small flathead screwdriver to provide force pull the connector f
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30. m Press the SET button again and the wind direction alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the wind direction alarm setting To set the wind direction alarm press the ALARM button while the wind direction is flashing and the alarm icon V will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the wind direction equals the alarm setting the alarm will sound 6 1 Hour Rain Alarm Press the SET button again and the hourly rain alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the hourly rain alarm setting To set the hourly rain alarm press the ALARM button while the wind direction is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL V will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the hourly rain exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 7 24 Hour Rain Alarm Press the SET button again and the 24 hour rain alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the 24 hour rain alarm setting To set the 24 hour rain alarm press the ALARM button while the hourly rain is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL V will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm ico
31. n will turn off When the 24 hour rain exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 8 Weekly Rain Alarm Press the SET button again and the weekly rain alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the weekly rain alarm setting To set the weekly rain alarm press the ALARM button while the wind direction is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL V will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the weekly rain exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 9 Outdoor Humidity High Alarm Press the SET button again and the outdoor humidity alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the outdoor humidity alarm setting Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 16 ambient weather To set the outdoor humidity alarm press the ALARM button while the outdoor humidity is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the outdoor humidity exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 10 Outdoor Temperature High Alarm Press the SET button again and the outdoor temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the outdoor t
32. ons LxW 3 25 x 2 5 Thermo hygrometer Rain Gauge Transmitter Wind Vane Wind Speed Sensor anemometer Weather station mounting kit Pole mounting U bolt Pole mounting clamps AIRMGCODO C Pole mounting nuts Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 2 ambient weather Wind Vane Rain Gauge N Bubble Level Sensor Mounting Bracket Wind Cups Thermo Hygro Transmitter Figure 1 amp U bolt nut 4 U bolt Pole mounting clamp weather station pole Figure 2 3 2 Recommend Tools e Precision screwdriver for small Phillips screws e Compass or GPS for wind direction calibration e Adjustable Wrench Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 3 ambient weather 3 3 Sensor Assembly Set Up 1 Insert batteries into the thermo hygrometer rain gauge transmitter Locate the battery door on the thermo hygrometer rain gauge transmitter as shown in Figure 3 Turn the set screw counter clockwise to loosen the screw and rotate the sheet metal bracket to open the battery compartment Figure 3 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 4 ambient weather Pull out the battery compartment as shown in Figure 4 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 5 ambient weather Inser
33. rature alarm press the ALARM button while the wind chill temperature is flashing and the alarm icon LO AL will tum on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the wind chill temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 5 Dew Point Temperature Low Alarm Press the SET button again and the dew point temperature alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the dew point temperature alarm setting To set the dew point temperature alarm press the ALARM button while the dew point temperature is flashing and the alarm icon LO AL will tum on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the dew point temperature exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 18 ambient weather 6 Indoor Humidity Low Alarm Press the SET button again and the indoor humidity alarm will begin flashing Press the button or MIN MAX button to change the indoor humidity alarm setting To set the indoor humidity alarm press the ALARM button while the indoor humidity is flashing and the alarm icon LO AL will tum on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off Wh
34. rom the socket as shown in Figure 13 the block size in the image has been exaggerated for illustration purposes You will need to work the connector back and forth and carefully pull out of the socket Figure 13 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 28 Version 1 1 ambient weather 5 Unscrew the set screw from the rain gauge assembly as shown in Figure 14 Free the connector wire from the side of the unit and gently pull off the thermo hygrometer rain gauge assembly from the mounting pole Do not twist or you may damage the wire insulation z n lm pe Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 29 ambient weather 9 2 Anemometer Sensor Replacement To replace the anemometer you must perform all of the steps defined in Section 9 1 Next remove the anemometer from the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 15 L D Z NA Figure 15 10 Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Live Chat Support www ambientweather com chat html M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time 3 Technical Support 480 283 1644 M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time Problem Solution Wireless remote not reporting in to 1 Resync the unit Press and hold the key for console 30 seconds to resynchronize The remote sensor search icon M will turn on Wait sev
35. sensors should agree within 10 the sensor accuracy is 5 Rain gauge reports rain when it is not raining An unstable mounting solution sway in the mounting pole may result in the tipping bucket incorrectly incrementing rainfall Make sure you have a stable mounting solution Move the rain gauge from the pole mount to a flat stable mount fixed flat structure Wind speed appears low Average wind speed may have the appearance of low wind Try switching the display to wind gust Display console is difficult to read Change the display contrast level Replace the batteries in the console with a fresh set of batteries Can the lamp be turned on all of time No to prevent the bulb from burning out it can only turn on temporarily Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 31 ambient weather 11 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www AmbientWeather com Accessory Image Description Ambient Weather BCY294 EEEE This precision screwdriver kit is a must for in 1 Pocket Precision c ee assembling this weather station due to the Screwdriver small precision screws See Ambient Weather Humidity Humidity calibration kits allow for accurate Calibration Kits calibration of the humidity sensors Weather Station Mounting Pole mounting solutions tripods mast to m
36. station four times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction for example a 20 house would require an installation 80 away In many instances due to trees and other obstructions this is not possible The wind speed calibration allows you to correct for these obstructions In addition to installation challenges wind speed bearings any moving part wears over time To correct for wear the correction value can be increased until the wind cups must be replaced Without a calibrated source wind speed is a difficult parameter to measure We recommend using a calibrated wind meter and constant high speed fan Rainfall Calibration 1 Hour 24 Hour Daily Monthly Total Press the button again and the Rain Calibration value will begin flashing the default is 1 0 Press the button or MIN MAX button to adjust the rain calibration factor from 0 75 to 1 25 where Calibrated Rain Calibration factor x Measured Rain ES Discussion The rain collector is calibrated at the factory based on the funnel diameter The bucket tips every 0 01 of rain referred to as resolution The accumulated rainfall can be compared to a sight glass rain gauge with an aperture of at least 4 The following is a link to an accurate sight glass rain gauge http www ambientweather con stprraga html Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 21 ambient weather Note that debris and inse
37. t 2 x AA batteries in the battery compartment as shown in Figure 5 2 Note Do not install the batteries backwards You can permanently damage the thermo hygrometer Do not use rechargeable batteries N Note We recommend installing Lithium AA batteries http www ambientweather com enaaliba4pa html Lithium batteries provide longer life and operate in colder temperatures Figure 5 Reinsert the battery compartment into the thermo hygrometer rain gauge transmitter hold upright so the batteries do not slide out and close the battery compartment door and tighten the set screw The LED on the back of the rain collector will turn on for four seconds and normally flash once every 45 seconds the sensor transmission update period Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 6 ambient weather 2 Attach the wind cups to the anemometer assembly if necessary some weather stations come pre assembled Push the wind cups into the anemometer shaft as shown in Figure 6 Tighten the set screw with the Allen Wrench included as shown in Figure 6 Make sure the wind cups spin freely Tighten set screw with allen wrench included Push cups into stainless steel shaft Figure 6 3 4 Display Console 3 4 1 Display Console Layout The display console layout is shown in Figure 7 x Note The following illustration shows the full segments of the LCD for description purposes only an
38. ter entering the Set Mode the display contrast value will Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 12 ambient weather begin flashing example lcdO thru Icd8 The lowest LCD contrast level 0 and the highest LCD contrast level is 8 Press the 5 2 Time Zone Press the SET flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to adjust the contrast level from 0 to 8 the default is button or MIN MAX button to adjust the time zone from 12 to 12 based on the button to display the time zone The time zone value will begin number of hours from Coordinated Universal Time or Greenwich Mean Time GMT The following table provides times zones throughout the world Locations in the eastern hemisphere are positive and locations in the western hemisphere are negative Hours from Time Zone Cities GMT 12 IDLW International Date Line West 11 NT Nome Nome AK 10 AHST Alaska Hawaii Standard Honolulu HI CAT Central Alaska HST Hawaii Standard 9 YST Yukon Standard Yukon Territory 8 PST Pacific Standard Los Angeles CA USA 7 MST Mountain Standard Denver CO USA 6 CST Central Standard Chicago IL USA 5 EST Eastern Standard default value New York NY USA 4 AST Atlantic Standard Caracas 3 S o Paulo Brazi
39. tton to change the alarm minute setting To set the time alarm press the ALARM button while the time is flashing and the alarm icon will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off 3 Set High Wind Speed Alarm Press the SET button again and the high wind speed alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the wind speed alarm setting To set the wind speed alarm press the ALARM button while the wind speed is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL V will be on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the wind speed exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 15 ambient weather 4 Set High Gust Alarm Press the SET button again and the high gust speed alarm will begin flashing Press the H button or MIN MAX button to change the gust alarm setting To set the gust alarm press the ALARM button while the wind gust is flashing and the alarm icon HI AL will turn on To turn off the alarm press the ALARM button again and the alarm icon will turn off When the wind gust exceeds the alarm setting the alarm will sound 5 Wind Direction Alar
40. unting pole or bracket purchased separately with the two U bolts mounting pole brackets and nuts as shown in Figure 2 Tighten the mounting pole to your mounting pole with the U Bolt assembly as shown in Figure 9 Version 1 1 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 11 ambient weather 5 Console Operation N button ALARM button and Note The display console has six buttons for basic operation SET button button HISTORY IMIN MA X There are five modes of operation Set Mode to program the display Quick Set Mode to change general display settings Alarm Mode to set and clear alarms Min Max Mode to view and clear minimum and maximum values History Mode to view historical values dm 5 1 Set Mode To enter the Set Mode from the normal mode press and hold the SET button until the backlight turns on and the console beeps and then release the button The Set Mode can be exited at any time by either pressing the HISTORY Figure 9 button button or waiting for the 30 second time out to take effect You can skip over any setting by pressing the SET button again The MIN MAX Holding the j button or 1 MIN MAX button doubles as the minus button button for two seconds will change the setting values rapidly Display LCD Contrast Level Af
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