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1. Figure 17 3 9 5 Live Data Select the Live Data tab to view your live data from the weather station To freeze the live data updates select the Stop Refresh button ambient weather observerlP 3 0 Local Network Weather Network Station Settings Live Data Calibration Live Data Receiver Time 12 41 03 20 2015 Indoor Sensor ID and Battery oxd3 Normal Indoor Temperature 73 8 Indoor Humidity 38 Absolute Pressure 28 70 Relative Pressure 29 88 I Outdoor Sensor ID and Battery oxe Normal Outdoor Temperature 75 4 Outdoor Humidity ar Refresh Stop Refresh Figure 18 Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 17 ambient weather 3 9 6 Calibration Select the Calibration tab to view your calibration data from the weather station Select the Apply button to confirm changes Calibration of most parameters is not required with the exception of Relative Pressure which must be calibrated to sea level to account for altitude effects For more information on sea level pressure calibration please reference note 3 below 3 9 6 1 Relative Barometric Pressure Calibration Example The following is an example of calibra2. 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 personal 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 claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances X Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 27
3. ambient weather Ambient Weather WS 0800 IP OBSERVER Solar Powered Wireless IP Weather Station User Manual 23 ambient weather Table of Contents PR COGI INTE ETT l 2 E a G DO E x 2 MEME Gettin A Dico NT 2 3 1 Pa E c c 9 3 2 ROC OMMC NC TOONS PE EEE EE T E 05050800 84610208 00 000 00 000 0G bORAEEEUCI GROS EA 3 3 3 Outdoor Thermo Hygrometer Sensor Set Up ccccscssssssssseecceceeceeeeeeeeaeeeessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaas 3 3 4 Indoor Thermo Hygrometer Barometer Transmitter cccccccccccccccseesseeseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaaas 4 3 5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ccccseeeeececccceeeceeaeasseeeesseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaaaeaeeesees 4 3 6 Observer lE Ty CCCI Cl NEN ETT T Tm 5 3 6 1 Hardware Requirements x23 ccs cassesscsaiceasactdawssadedncesasabanddndelacsiacsiamtaidedsuaieesiacdiasdeeriawsueeieaaed 5 302 SOW Regee eoid a e aa a 5 303 XODSSEVOHIP C onnee NOMS esseere ROE N REE 14500 00868980002 5 3 7 Finding the ObserverIP from your computer sess nnne eene nennen nns 7 Gy E a E cc TE A A A T O E A eee ee 7 Se M E aE E ER 8 ys a MEM SCS cette testes TII 9 23 9 EocalDevice Network Seting 5 ceeds asa ceacaacsencaaacacencasnadenapasatscasanngeccanceeracsonadeaaancnvacctmeaticners 10 3 8 Weather NetWork Semme Sucre a dde ade 11 3 9 Viewing your Data on Wunderground com sss eren eene eene eene 14 IUl VoD BOW G RTT on senosoese
4. building structure the ground or trees To calibrate temperature we recommend a mercury or red spirit fluid thermometer Bi metal dial and digital thermometers from other weather stations 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 ObserverIP receiver to match the fluid thermometer 2 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 3 The ObserverIP receiver displays two different pressures absolute measured and relative corrected to sea level To compare pressure conditions from one location to another meteorologists co
5. data to the ObserverIP receiver NA Note Do not install the thermo hygrometer barometer transmitter outside This will cause errors in the barometric pressure due to large variations in temperature barometric pressure is temperature compensated for accuracy Note that pressure readings made inside your home business or facility will correspond closely to the actual barometric pressure outside s Note The thermo hygrometer transmitter transmits directly to the ObserverIP receiver For best results place between 5 to 20 feet from the ObserverIP receiver X Note To avoid permanent damage please take note of the battery polarity before inserting the batteries Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor with a Philips screwdriver there is only one screw at the bottom of the unit Insert two AAA batteries as shown in Figure 1 Replace the battery door and set screw Note that the temperature humidity and barometric pressure will be displayed on the LCD display Looking at the back of the unit from left to right the polarity is for the top battery and for the bottom battery 3 5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication bY Note To insure proper communication mount the remote sensor s upright on a vertical surface such as a wall Do not lay the sensor flat Wireless communication is susceptible to interference distance walls and metal barriers We recommend the following best practices
6. relative humidity indicates that the dew point is closer to the current air temperature Relative humidity of 100 indicates the dew point is equal to the current temperature and the air is maximally saturated with water When the dew point remains constant and temperature increases relative humidity will decrease HectoPascals hPa Pressure units in SI international system units of measurement Same Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 22 ambient weather Term as millibars 1 hPa 1 mbar 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 Inches of Mercury inHg Pressure in Imperial units of measure 1 inch of mercury 33 86 millibars Range Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured Relative Barometric Measured barometric pressure relative to your location or ambient Pressure conditions Resolution Resolution is defined as the number of significant digits decimal places to which a value is being reliably measured Thermometer A thermometer is a device that measures temperature Most digital thermometers are resistive thermal devices RTD RTDs predict change in temperature as a function of electrical resistance 6 Specifications 6 1 Wireless Specifications e Line of sight wireless transmission in open air 300 feet 100 feet un
7. 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 only the necessary steps to install operate the weather station and upload to the internet along with references to the pertinent sections Required Step Description Power up the outdoor thermo hygrometer sensor Power up the indoor thermometer hygrometer barometer sensor 3 Power up the ObserverIP connect to your router and synchronize with the indoor and outdoor sensors Calibrate the relative pressure to sea level conditions local airport on the ObserverIP module 5 Register and upload to WeaterServr 38 3 Getting Started The WS 1000 WiFi weather station consists of a ObserverIP receiver an outdoor thermos hygrometer sensor and wireless thermo hygrometer barometer 3 1 Parts List Dimensions LxWxH 3x2x1 Indoor thermo hygrometer barometer transmitter Dimensions LxWxH 3 5 x 2 5 x 0 9 Temperature Humidity pressure Sensor 48 9 13 Outdoor thermo hygrometer transmitter WH26 Dimensions LxWxH 3 5 x 2 5 x 0 9 Teno b Harms diris Senor 38 10 136 Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 2 ambient weather Sensor mounting brackets plus 6 mounting screws 5V DC Adaptor Ethernet C
8. D is your personal station ID example KAZSEDON 12 e La Barranca KAZSEDON 7T2 aor this pws Forecast for Sedona AZ gt 34784 111 742 gt 4236 ft PWS Data Status WS viewed 1557 times since March 1 2015 Radar Webcam Compare Current Conditions staton reported 16 seconds ago O 1 F Wind from North 1 Gusts 0 0 mph Feels Like 51 6 F Dew Point 25 F UV Ze Humidity 35 Solar 85 w m Precip Rate 0 in hr Soil Moisture Precip Accum in Soil Temp Pressure 30 03 in Leaf Wetness View webcams on WunderMap Add Webcam dh 6 47 AM wp 628 PM Waning Gibbous 93 Illuminated Weather History for Sedona AZ KAZSEDON12 D Daily Mode March v 8 v 205 vw Next gt Summary Mar 8 2015 Average High Average Temperature 44 6 F Wind Speed 0 9 mph 0 mph Dew Point a Wind Gust 2 5 mph Humidity 96 Wind Direction Precipitation Pressure 30 04 in Figure 14 3 0 2 WunderStation iPad App Visit http www WunderStation com to download the WunderStation iPad app Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 14 TEMPERATURE 59 77 DAILY FORECAST g 10 THU FRI 67 67 PRESSURE o 29 5 a e 0 01 INHG HR 3 0 3 Mobile Apps Visit ambient weather 9 41 AM Sunnyside e TEMPERATURE TODAY M RAINFALL e e 0 00 0 00 0 00 PRESSURE PAST YEAR Figure 15 http www wunderground com download index asp for a complete lis
9. able 3 2 Recommend Tools e Precision screwdriver for small Phillips screw on battery cover door and mounting bracket e Drill for mounting bracket 3 3 Outdoor Thermo Hygrometer Sensor Set Up Ni Note To avoid permanent damage please take note of the battery polarity before inserting the batteries The outdoor thermometer hygrometer measures and displays the outdoor temperature and humidity to the ObserverIP receiver Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor with a Philips screwdriver there is only one screw at the bottom of the unit Insert two AAA batteries as shown in Figure 1 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 Replace the battery door and set screw Note that the temperature and humidity will be displayed on the LCD display Looking at the back of the unit from left to right the polarity is for the top battery and for the bottom battery Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 3 23 ambient weather Figure 1 3 4 Indoor Thermo Hygrometer Barometer Transmitter The indoor thermometer hygrometer and barometer measures and displays the indoor temperature humidity and pressure and transmits this
10. application downloaded here www AmbientWeather com observerip html The file is compressed as a zip file and must be extracted to run Select the Search button to find the ObserverIP on your local area network Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 8 ambient weather Dese name Me Adas 00 0E C 00 03 CE 142 155 0 8 EL Clan Idae HastlP 182 165 0 5 Baarch Derion infa p 332 188 0 4H ius B 00 0 D sri Sn Di Opan Pa Choose File Update Dhon nGa P Setting IP Address MAT Pddress 152 T5EE D 101 na be ca pa n amp ca8S Delete All Figure Select the ObseverIP module on your network as shown in Figure 8 the field will be highlighted and select the Open button or double click this field to view the ObserverIP module s webpage within your browser Alternately you can type the IP address in your web browser address bar example Figure 7 Q A 19215680100 Figure 9 You are now communicating directly to the ObserverIP and can proceed to Section 3 7 5 7 3 Linux Users If you use an Apple or Linux operating system download any commercially available IP scan tool such as AngryIP Scanner and find the MAC address of the ObserverIP The MAC address is a unique identifier for internet enabled devices The MAC address will be printed on the bottom of the ObseverIP receiver An example MAC address is 00 0E C6 00 00 19 We have included links to free IP Scan Tool app
11. armful 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 Reorient 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 11 Warranty Information Ambient LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and 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 1n material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance
12. bile MER Weather API for Developers Site Map Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 12 ambient weather Personal Weather Station Network Overview WhatisaPWS Buying Guide Installation Guide Register with WU Register a New Personal Weather Station Locate hra Enter nearest street address then move the map to set location for your Personal Weather Station Map Satellite Advance English Academy ry en Map data amp 2014 Google TemsofUse Reporta map error Latitude 0 000000 Elevation Tt Longitude 0 000000 Height Above Ground ft 9 Enter the Station ID obtained and password you entered into the ObserverIP Weather Server panel Ni Note If Wunderground com is not updating make sure the Station ID and Password are correct The Station ID 1s all capital letters and the password is case sensitive The most common issue is substituting an O for O in the Station ID Example You live in Phoenix AZ and you are station number 11 KAZPHOENII not KAZPHOEN 11 K USA station designation AZ Arizona PHOEN Phoenix 11 station 11 in Phoenix AZ Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 13 ambient weather 3 9 Viewing your Data on Wunderground com There are several ways to view your data on Wunderground 3 9 1 Web Browser Visit http www wunderground com personal weather station dashboard ID STATIONID where STATIONI
13. ced in Section 3 7 All of the lights should be on except the Server light you will need to reprogram the Wunderground com settings Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 25 23 ambient weather 8 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www AmbientWeather com Accessory Description Ambient Weather Mounting Ambient Weather provides the most comprehensive mounting solutions Solutions for weather stations including tripods pole extensions pole mounting kits guy wires ground stakes and more Ambient Weather Ambient Weather WS 1000 BATT 3 x AA Rechargeable Batteries for WS 1000 BATT 3 x AA WS 1000 WiFi Outdoor Sensor Array replacement Rechargeable Batteries for WS 1000 WiFi Outdoor Sensor Array 9 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 fo
14. der most conditions e Update Rate about one minute e Frequency 915 MHz 6 2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides the specifications for the measured parameters Indoor Temperature 32 to 140 F Outdoor Temperature 40 to 149 F sensor 2 F 0 1 F 23 to 140 F rechargeable battery range alkaline Indoor Humidity to 99 Outdoor Humidity to 99 Barometric Pressure 8 85 to 32 50 inHg 0 08 inHg within range of 0 01 inHg 27 13 to 32 50 inHg 6 3 Power Consumption e ObserverIP Receiver 5V DC Adaptor included e Indoor Thermo hygrometer barometer sensor 2xAAA batteries not included e Outdoor Thermo hygrometer sensor 2xAAA batteries not included Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 23 ambient weather 7 Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Technical Support 480 346 3398 M F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time Wireless remote s not reporting in to ObserverIP Receiver Temperature sensor reads too high in the day time Relative pressure does not agree with official reporting station Data not reporting to Wunderground com 9 Only the Power Link and ACT lights are lit and the ObserverIP Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved The maximum line of sight communication range is about 300 Move the senso
15. escription 9 Reset button AC Power connection Figure 3 3 7 Finding the ObserverIP from your computer 3 7 1 PC Users To find the ObserverIP receiver launch the IP Tools application downloaded here www AmbientWeather com observerip html IP Toals The HostIP your computers IP address will be displayed Press the OK button to continue Select IP HostIp 192 168 0 68 Figure 4 Select the Search button to find the ObserverIP on your local area network fe es 255 255 255 255 Open Upgade Device Mame MAC Address DHCP IP Part Mode Status DSL O0 0E 6 00 00 18 Enable 192 168 0 88 s000 Client Idle Figure 5 Select the ObseverIP module on your network as shown in Figure 6 the field will be highlighted and select the Open button or double click this field to view the ObserverIP module s webpage within your browser Alternately you can type the IP address in your web browser address bar example Figure 7 Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 7 23 ambient weather 5 IP Tools Device Mame MAC Address DHCP Port Mode Status OO OE C6 00 00 19 Enable 192 168 0 99 5000 Client Ide Figure 6 Q fi 5192168 0100 Figure 7 You are now communicating directly to the ObserverIP and can proceed to Section 3 7 3 7 2 Mac Users To find the ObserverIP receiver launch the IP Tools
16. etwork Station Settings Live Data Calibration Station ID KAzPHOEN11 Example KAZPHOENI1 Password Apply Cancel Figure 13 Enter the Station ID and password obtained from Wunderground com Select the Apply button to confirm changes S3 Note How to create a Wunderground com account and station ID 1 Join the Wunderground com Community Visit https www wunderground com members signup asp Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 11 ambient weather and sign up with Wunderground com WEATHER Maps amp Radar Severe Weather News amp Blogs Photos amp Video Activities More w UNDERGROUND Tucson AZ iy 75 F Clear Los Altos CA Phoenix AZ Phoenix Area AZ Santa Rosa CA Manistique MI Join Our Community Become a Member Email support ambientweatherstore com Password EEE oe Confirm Password Handle What s This Upgrade my membership for only 10 per year agree to the Terms of Service 2 Join the Personal Weather Station PWS network Visit http www wunderground com personal weather station signup or select More Register Your PWS from the menu at the top of the WeatherUndeground com website WEATHER Maps amp Radar Severe Weather News amp Blogs Photos amp Video Activities More A UNDERGROUND Historical Weather Climate Change Personal Weather Station Netw Register Your PWS Register Your Personal Weat Mo
17. for trouble free wireless communication 1 Electro Magnetic Interference EMI Keep the ObserverIP receiver several feet away from computer monitors and TVs 2 Radio Frequency Interference RFI If you have other 433 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 Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 4 ambient weather 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 ObserverIP receiver 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 10 40 40 80 90 100 3 6 ObserverIP Receiver 3 6 1 Hardware Requirements 1 Broadband router 2 An always on connection to the Internet A high speed DSL or cable internet connection that maintains constant connection to the internet 3 6 2 Software Requirements An IP scan tool is required to locate t
18. g gt gt Device IP 192 168 D 7 Upgrade Firmware Device Mac O00 0E 6 00 00 B6 TFTP server 192 168 0 9 is running on UDP port 69 successfully a IP Address MAC Address Received a Read request From 192 168 0 7 on port 1026 File C Downloadstwh2600_ Read session is completed successfully TFTP server stoped Figure 23 7 Wait about one minute for the ObserverIP module to reboot You can now Exit the upgrade window and access the module again as referenced in Section 3 7 You may be required to enter some settings so check all of the panels for completeness 5 Glossary of Terms Absolute Barometric Absolute pressure is the measured atmospheric pressure and is a Pressure function of altitude and to a lesser extent changes in weather conditions Absolute pressure is not corrected to sea level conditions Refer to Relative Barometric Pressure value of the quantity being measured Barometer Calibration Calibration 1s a comparison between measurements one of known magnitude or correctness of one device standard and another measurement made in as similar a way as possible with a second device instrument Dew Point The dew point is the temperature at which a given parcel of humid air must be cooled at constant barometric pressure for water vapor to condense into water The condensed water 1s called dew The dew point is a saturation temperature The dew point is associated with relative humidity A high
19. he ObserverIP on the network Important Note Download ObserverIP tools at the following location www AmbientWeather com observerip html 3 6 3 ObserverIP Connections Connect the ObserverIP receiver power jack to AC power with the power adapter included as shown in Figure 3 reference 10 Connect the OberverIP receiver to your router using the Ethernet cable included as shown in Figure 3 reference 8 Place the indoor and outdoor transmitters about 5 to 10 feet from the ObserverIP receiver and wait several minutes for the remote sensors to synchronize with the receiver Once synchronized the Indoor blue LED Figure 2 reference 2 and Outdoor blue LED Figure 2 reference 3 will be illuminated Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 5 ambient weather 3 Y CY Cw X AN a y 7 Ww WS WS WS WH WS WS Indoor Outdoor Server ACT Link Power l l Ll L L L jJ AQ O LED Indoor On when indoor sensor received Outdoor On when outdoor sensor received IED Indoor Outdoor On when connected to Wunderground com internet hosting service Connected to the Internet or router AC Power connected Figure 2 LAN connection connect to router Description LONE Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 6 ambient weather D
20. lications here www AmbientWeather com observerip html Figure 10 shows typical scan results Locate the IP address of the ObserverIP by cross referencing the Mac address In the example below the IP address is 192 168 0 105 Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 9 ambient weather EP Advanced IP Scanner bada Fille Operations Settings View Help P lr Rodmin fast amp secure remote control software 192 158 0 1 192 158 0 254 Example 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 100 192 168 0 200 IP XBIOS nar tBIOS gra MAC address 192 168 0 11 3C E2 88 F5 FD 22 192 168 0 19 OO00 4b ees eg 132 158 0 3 OOF G F O 00 68 24 Add bo Favorites Pause 12 alive 242 dead Figure 10 Type the IP address you located from the IP Scan Tool into your web browser example Figure 11 Basic C fi 192 168 0 105 Figure 11 You are now communicating directly to the ObserverIP and can proceed to Section 3 7 3 7 3 Local Device Network Settings From your web browser access the ObserverIP from the IP address obtained in the previous section Select the Local Network tab to program the local network settings Reference Figure 12 1 IP Address The default setting is receive automatically DCHP which is recommended The network will assign an IP address To statically assign an IP address select Static from the pull down menu This will prevent the IP address from changing each time you power up
21. own 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 1s to measure conditions of your surroundings which vary significantly from location to location 4 Updating Firmware You must own a PC to update the firmware Sorry Linux and Apple products are currently not supported Ambient Weather will update your ObserverIP at no cost appropriate shipping charges will apply 1 Download the latest version of firmware at http www ambientweather com observerip html 2 Important Note Close all of other applications while running the firmware update This will insure the upgrade process will not be interrupted 3 Launch the IP Tools application as referenced in Section 3 7 and locate the ObserverIP on your network Reference Figure 20 Select the Upgrade button to begin the firmware upgrade As shown in this figure the IP address of the ObserverIP is 192 168 0 7 Make a note of your IP address your results will vary IP Tools ioe IP 200 200 200 200 Search Open Upgrade Device Mame MAC Address DHCP Port Mode Status OO BB Enable 192 168 0 7 5000 cient Ide Figure 20 4 Reference Figure 21 Select the Select File button and bro
22. r assembly closer to the ObserverIP receiver Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote sensor s Do not lay the sensor s flat Make sure the remote sensors are not transmitting through solid metal acts as an RF shield or earth barrier down a hill Radio Frequency RF Sensors cannot transmit through metal barriers example aluminum siding or multiple thick walls Move the ObserverIP receiver around electrical noise generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers Make certain that the sensor array is not too close to heat generating sources or strictures such as buildings pavement walls or air conditioning units Make sure the thermo hygrometer is mounted in a shaded area on the north facing wall Use the calibration feature to offset installation issues related to radiant heat sources Reference Section 3 9 6 Make sure you properly calibrate the relative pressure to an official local weather station Reference Section 3 9 6 for details Confirm your password is correct It is the password you registered on Wunderground com Your Wunderground com password cannot begin with a non alphanumeric character a limitation of Wundeground com not the station Example oewkrf is not a valid password but oewkrf is valid Confirm your station ID is correct The station ID is all caps and the most common issue is substituting an O for a O or visa versa Example KAZPHOEN 11 no
23. r medical purposes or for public safety 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 10 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 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 Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 26 ambient weather 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 h
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25. rrect pressure to sea level conditions Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude the sea level corrected pressure the pressure your location would be at if located at sea level is generally higher than your measured pressure 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 To determine the relative pressure for your location locate an official reporting station near you the internet is the best source for real time barometer conditions such as Weather com or Wunderground com and set your weather station to match the official reporting station Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 19 ambient weather k 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 contamination of sensors Calibration 1s only useful if you have a kn
26. t KAZPHOEN 11 Make sure your time zone is set properly If incorrect you may be reporting old data not real time data Check your router firewall settings The ObserverlP sends data via Port 80 The firmware will need to be reloaded 1 Download the latest firmware here Page 24 ambient weather module does not communicate to the htto www AmbientWeather com observerip html server Power down the ObserverlP module but leave connected to your router Launch the IP Tools application as referenced in Section 3 7 Since the module is powered down you will not be able to locate it on your network but proceed anyway Select the Upgrade button Reference Figure 21 Select the Select File button and browse to the location of the file you downloaded in Step 1 Select the Upgrade Firmware button Plug in the ObserverIP module The software will locate the device on your network and begin the update Reference Figure 22 The dialog box will display Received a Read Request from the ObserverIP module A green progress bar will provide you with the upgrade status DO NOT OPERATE THE MOUSE OR KEYBOARD WHEN UPGRADING to prevent interruption of the upgrade Once the firmware upgrade is complete the dialog box will display Read session is completed successfully as shown in Figure 23 Wait about one minute for the ObserverIP module to reboot You can now Exit the upgrade window and access the module again as referen
27. t of Mobile apps for 10S and Android Alternately you can find your data on your mobile device s web brower Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved e 0 g m SAN FRANCISCO CA US Brentwo i e p Northwest SKY CONDITIONS e a 5 55 am Scattered Clouds Page 15 ambient weather San Freee GAA 2 Today bs forecast to be yestterdiny rr sa se ele dps Figure 16 3 9 4 Station Settings Select Apply to confirm any of the changes in this section 3 0 4 1 Wireless Transmitter Settings Weather Station Model Number Enter our weather station model number 3 0 4 2 Time Zone Setting Enter your local time zone and daylight Savings Time 3 9 4 3 Daylight Savings Time Enter off if you live in Hawaii or Arizona where DST is not observed Enter on if you live anywhere else even if you are currently observing standard time 3 9 4 4 Units of Measure Enter your preferred units of measure for each parameter Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 16 2 ambient weather ambient weather observerlP 3 0 Version 3 0 0 Local Network Weather Network Station Settings Live Data Calibration Weather Station Model Number WS 0800 Y Wireless Receive Frequency Mi Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Units of Measure Pressure Temperature
28. the ObserverIP receiver 2 Static IP Address If Static is selected as the IP address enter the IP address you wish to access the ObserverIP device 3 Static Subnet Mask Default is 255 255 255 0 This should not be changed unless you are familiar with networking and subnet masking 4 Static Default Gateway This is typically the IP address of your router 5 Static DNS Server This is your DNS Server setting based on your router connection 6 Server Listening Port Default is 5000 Enter an integer between 1024 65535 If you made any Static IP Address changes not recommended to confirm these changes select Apply and Reboot Note If you incorrectly set the static IP settings and can no longer access the ObserverIP press the reset button on the back of the module Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 10 ambient weather ambient weather observerlP 1 0 LocalNetwork WeatherNetwork Station Settings Live Data Calibration IP Address Receive Automatically DHCP Static IP Address 192 158 0 99 Static Subnet Mask gt Static Default Gateway 182 158 0 1 Static DNS Server 205 171365 Server Listening Port s000 Apply Cancel Restore default Reboot Figure 12 3 8 Weather Network Settings Select the Weather Network tab to program the Weather Underground station settings Reference Figure 13 ambient weather observerlP 1 0 version 1 0 8 Local Network Weather N
29. ting the relative pressure Your results will vary 1 The local relative pressure from TV the newspaper or the internet for the official station in your area is 30 12 inHg 2 From the Live Data panel your absolute pressure measured and not corrected to sea level reads 28 90 inHg 3 Reference Figure 19 Enter the following offset in the Calibration panel for Relative Pressure Offset Relative Pressure Offset 30 12 28 90 1 22 ambient weather observerlP 3 0 Local Network Weather Network Station Settings Live Data Calibration Calibration Indoor Temperature Offset Range 10C 18F to 10C 18F Default 0 0 Indoor Humidity Offset a Range 10 to 10 Default OQ Absolute Pressure Offset 0 00 Range 800hpa 23 62inhg 601 50mmhg to 8 00hpa 23 62inhg 601 50mmhg Default 0 00 Relative Pressure Offset 1 18 Range 800hpa 23 62inhg 601 50mmhg to 800hpa 23 62inhg 601 50mmhg Default 0 00 Outdoor Temperature Offset 0 0 Range 10C 18F to 10C 18F Default 0 0 Outdoor Humidity Offset a Range 10 to 10 Default OQ Apply Cancel Default Figure 19 Version 1 0 OCopyright 2015 Ambient LLC AII Rights Reserved Page 18 ambient weather Calibration Thermometer 1 Sling Psychrometer 2 ABS Offset Current Value Calibrated laboratory grade Barometer barometer REL Barometer Local airport 3 1 Temperature errors can occur when a sensor is placed too close to a heat source such as a
30. wse to the location of the file you downloaded in Step 1 Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 20 Upgrade Fir FileMame CADown ambient weather Priva Fe You did not select a device the update mode is DHCP amp TFTP update made loads wh2600_ 1 0 5 bin Select File IP Settings Upgrade Firmware IP Address Mac Address Figure 21 Select the Upgrade Firmware button Reference Figure 22 The dialog box will display Received a Read Request from the ObserverIP module A green progress bar will provide you with the upgrade status DO NOT OPERATE THE MOUSE OR KEYBOARD WHEN UPGRADING to prevent interruption of the upgrade Upgrade Firmware FileName Upgrade info Device Mame D5m1 Ci Downloadswh 600_ v1 0 5 bin Select File IP Setting gt gt Device IP 197 168 0 7 Upgrade Device Mac 00 0E 6 00 00 B6 Stop a TFTP server 192 168 0 9 is running on UDP port 69 successfully a IP Address MAC Address Received 6 Version 1 a Read request From 192 166 0 7 on port 1026 File CDownloadstwh2600_ Figure 22 Once the firmware upgrade is complete the dialog box will display Read session is completed successfully as shown in Figure 23 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 21 ambient weather Upgrade Firmware FileName Upgrade infa Up La Device Name D5M1 Cibownloadsywhz8600 v1 0 5 bin Select File IP Settin
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