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Ambient Weather WS-2902A WiFi OSPREY Solar
Powered Wireless Weather Station User Manual
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1
Help ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2
Product History ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.
Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 3
3.
Quick Start Guide............................................................................................................................ 3
4.
Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey...................................................................................... 3
4.1
Pre Installation Checkout ....................................................................................................... 3
4.2
Site Survey ............................................................................................................................. 3
5.
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 4
5.1
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 4
5.2
Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 4
5.3
Sensor Array Set Up ............................................................................................................... 5
5.3.1
Install Wind Vane ............................................................................................................... 5
5.3.2
Install Wind Cups ............................................................................................................... 6
5.3.3
Install U-Bolts .................................................................................................................... 6
5.3.4
Install the Rain Gauge Funnel ............................................................................................ 7
5.3.5
Install Batteries................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.6
Install Mounting Pole ......................................................................................................... 9
5.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ............................................................................... 10
5.6
Display Console ................................................................................................................... 11
5.6.1
Vertical Desk Stand .......................................................................................................... 13
6.
Display Console Operation ........................................................................................................... 14
6.1
Screen Display ...................................................................................................................... 14
6.2
Console Initialization ........................................................................................................... 15
6.2.1
Button Operation .............................................................................................................. 16
6.3
Set Mode .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.3.1
Time Zones ....................................................................................................................... 19
6.4
Barometric Pressure Display ................................................................................................ 20
6.4.1
Viewing Absolute vs. Relative Pressure ........................................................................... 20
6.4.2
Rate of Change of Pressure Graph ................................................................................... 20
6.4.3
Viewing Pressure History ................................................................................................. 21
6.4.4
Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion......................................................................... 21
6.5
Rain Display ......................................................................................................................... 21
6.5.1
Rain Increments of Measure ............................................................................................ 21
6.5.2
Resetting Rain .................................................................................................................. 21
6.5.3
Increments of Rain Definitions ........................................................................................ 22
6.6
Wind Display ........................................................................................................................ 22
6.7
Temperature Display ............................................................................................................ 22
6.7.1
Wind Chill, Dew Point and Heat Index Display .............................................................. 22
6.8
Alarms .................................................................................................................................. 22
6.8.1
Viewing High and Low Alarms ........................................................................................ 22
6.8.2
Setting High and Low Alarms .......................................................................................... 23
6.9
Max/Min Mode .................................................................................................................... 26
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Ambient Weather WS-2902A WiFi OSPREY Solar Powered Wireless Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 Help ............................2 Product History ........................3 Warnings and Cautions ........................3 Quick Start Guide..........................3 Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey..................3 Pre Installation Checkout ....................... -
Page 2: Introduction
FCC Statement.......................... 58 Warranty Information ....................... 58 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-2902A WiFi OSPREY Solar Powered Wireless Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. -
Page 3: Product History
1.2 Product History The WS-2902A added WiFI broadcas console Internet connectivity to the WS-2902. This enables users to connect their console to their dual band router without having to disable the 5.0 GHz band. 2. Warnings and Cautions Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station mounting pole. -
Page 4: Getting Started
8. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html 5. Getting Started The Ambient Weather WS-2902A OSPREY WiFi Personal Weather Station consists of an indoor display console (receiver + WiFi transmitter) and an all-in-one outdoor weather sensor array. 5.1 Parts List Item Display Console Frame Dimensions (LxWxH): 7.50 x 4.50 x 0.75”... -
Page 5: Sensor Array Set Up
5.3 Sensor Array Set Up Figure 1 Description 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 Reset button temperature and humidity) Rain collector LED transmitter Indicator Bubble level 5.3.1 Install Wind Vane Reference Figure 2. -
Page 6: Install Wind Cups
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 screw driver 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. Figure 3 5.3.3 Install U-Bolts Note: Your U-bolts may have come preassembled at the factory. -
Page 7: Install The Rain Gauge Funnel
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. Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 7... -
Page 8: Install Batteries
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). 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. -
Page 9: Install Mounting Pole
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. 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. -
Page 10: Best Practices For Wireless Communication
Figure 8 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 console several feet away from computer monitors and TVs. -
Page 11: Display Console
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%... - Page 12 Figure 10 Reference Figure 10. (1) Connect the display console power jack to AC power adapter with the included power adapter. (2) Unfold the desk stand and place 5 to 10 feet away from the sensor array. Remove the battery door on the back of the console, and insert 3xAAA batteries per Figure 11. (3) Wait several minutes for the remote sensors to synchronize with the display console.
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Page 13: Vertical Desk Stand
Figure 11 5.6.1 Vertical Desk Stand The console is best viewed above from a 20 to 30 degree angle. In addition to the fold out desk stand on the back of the display, console, the console also includes a vertical desk stand to improve the viewing able on a desk, as shown in Figure 12. Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. -
Page 14: Display Console Operation
Figure 12 6. Display Console Operation 6.1 Screen Display The display console home screen layout is shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 14... -
Page 15: Console Initialization
Description Description Time Rainfall Moon phase Outdoor temperature Barometric Pressure Outdoor humidity Weather forecast RF icon UV index Indoor humidity Solar Radiation Indoor temperature Wind speed Date Wind direction WIFI icon MAX/MIN Daily 6.2 Console Initialization After the console is connected to AC power, the console will display the software version number two seconds after power up. -
Page 16: Button Operation
6.2.1 Button Operation Figure 16 The console has 8 buttons at the bottom for easy operation: Description Press and hold to enter the SET mode. • TEMP Press to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill, Heat Index, Dew Point. • To bypass RF reception, press and hold while powering up the console (connecting the AC adapter with batteries removed). -
Page 17: Set Mode
6.3 Set Mode Press and hold the SET button for two seconds to enter the SET Mode. To proceed to the next setting, press (do not hold) the SET button. To exit the SET mode at any time, press the LIGHT / SNOOZE button. Figure 17 summarizes the set mode sequence and commands. - Page 18 Command Mode Settings Image [SET] + 2 Enter Set Press [WIND +] to switch OFF and seconds Mode, Beep On or Off This will prevent the beep from sounding when pressing any button. [SET] Clear Max/Min Press [WIND +] to switch OFF and When set to ON, the minimum and maximum values reset every day at midnight (00:00).
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Page 19: Time Zones
[SET] Pressure Units Press [WIND +] to change units of of Measure measure between hpa, mmHg or inHg. [SET] Relative Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to Pressure adjust relative pressure up or down Calibration Reference Section 6.4.4 for details on calibration of relative pressure. -
Page 20: Barometric Pressure Display
Hours from Time Zone Cities -3 --- São Paulo, Brazil -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... -
Page 21: Viewing Pressure History
Figure 19 6.4.3 Viewing Pressure History Press the [PRESSURE -] button to view the 12 hour, 24 hour, 48 hour and 72 hour pressure average. 6.4.4 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. -
Page 22: Increments Of Rain Definitions
• Resetting the weekly rain also resets the daily rain. • Resetting the monthly rain also resets the daily and weekly rain. • Resetting the total rain also resets the monthly, weekly and daily rain. 6.5.3 Increments of Rain Definitions •... -
Page 23: Setting High And Low Alarms
Figure 20 6.8.1.1 Rain Alarm While the High Alarm is displayed (reference Section 6.8.1), press the RAIN button to display the rain rate and daily rain alarm values. 6.8.1.2 Wind Alarm While the High Alarm is displayed (reference Section 6.8.1), press the WIND button to display the wind speed and wind gust alarm values. - Page 24 Command Mode Settings [ALARM] Enter Alarm Set Mode, Alarm Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust alarm Hour hour up or down. seconds Press [ALARM] to turn the time alarm on or off. When the alarm is on, the alarm time icon will appear.
- Page 25 [SET] Alarm Low Indoor Humidity Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust alarm value up or down. Press [ALARM] to turn the alarm on. The alarm icon will appear. Press [ALARM] to turn the alarm off. The alarm icon will disappear. [SET] Alarm High Outdoor Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust alarm...
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Page 26: Max/Min Mode
[SET] Alarm High Wind Speed Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust alarm value up or down. Press [ALARM] to turn the alarm on. The alarm icon will appear. Press [ALARM] to turn the alarm off. The alarm icon will disappear. [SET] Alarm High Wind Gust Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust alarm... -
Page 27: Calibration
while the min values are displayed. To return to normal mode, press the MAX/MIN button again. Figure 22 6.9.1.1 Display Wind Chill, Heat Index vs. Dew Point Max/Min Values While the max values are displayed as outlined in Section 6.9.1, press the TEMP button once to view the heat index, twice to view the dew point, and a third time to return to outdoor temperature. - Page 28 To proceed to the next calibration setting, press (do not hold) the SET button. To exit and save the calibration setting, press the LIGHT / SNOOZE button. Figure 23 Figure 24 summarizes the set mode sequence and commands. Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC.
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Page 29: Calibration Ranges
Command Mode Settings TEMP. and Enter Calibration Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust the indoor MAX/MIN Mode, Indoor temperature up or down. + 5 seconds Temperature To restore to factory default, press [ALARM]. [SET] Indoor Humidity Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust the indoor humidity up or down. -
Page 30: Calibration Discussion
Parameter Range Indoor Temperature ± 9 °F Indoor Humidity ± 9% Outdoor Temperature ± 9 °F Outdoor Humidity ± 9% Absolute Pressure ± 10 hpa (± 2.95 inHg) Wind Direction ± 180 ° Wind Speed Factor 0.5 to 1.5 Rain Factor 0.5 to 1.5 Figure 25 6.10.3 Calibration Discussion... - Page 31 Without a calibrated source, wind speed can be difficult to measure. We recommend using a calibrated wind meter (available from Ambient Weather) and a constant speed, high speed fan. (6) The rain collector is calibrated at the factory based on the funnel diameter. The bucket tips every 0.01”...
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Page 32: Restoring The Console To Factory Default
http://www.ambientweather.com/stprraga.html Make sure you periodically clean the rain gauge funnel. 6.11 Restoring the Console to Factory Default To restore the console to factory default, perform the following steps: 1. Remove the power from the console by removing the batteries and disconnecting the AC adapter. -
Page 33: Wireless Signal Quality Indicator
6.15 Wireless Signal Quality Indicator The wireless signal strength displays reception quality. If no signal is lost, the signal strength indicator will display 5 bars. If the signal is lost once, four bars will be displayed, a shown in Figure 28. Five Bars Four Bars No signal loss... -
Page 34: Live Internet Publishing
The WS-2902A weather station sends data to the Internet using your WiFi connection. 7.1 Connecting the Weather Station Console to WiFi Note: The console broadcasts a 2.4 GHz signal. If you own a dual band router (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz), make sure your router’s 2.4 GHz band is on and the 5 GHz signal is off. -
Page 35: Download The Awnet Console Configuration App
From your mobile device, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for the “awnet” application with the Ambient Weather Logo. Download this application to your mobile device. Note: This is only a configuration app. It is not used to remotely view your data from the Ambient Weather Dashboard. -
Page 36: Place The Console In Wifi Broadcast Mode
7.1.2 Place the Console in WiFi Broadcast Mode Reference Figure 30 (1) Press and hold the WIND + and PRESSURE - buttons at the same time for four seconds. (2) The WiFi icon will begin flashing rapidly and the characters M-B will flash, indicating the console is broadcasting a MiFi signal. - Page 37 7.1.3.1 Apple iOS Open the WiFi settings on your phone or tablet by selecting the Settings Icon . Connect your phone to the 2.4 GHz WiFi router. Figure 31 is an example. Your router’s name or SSID will be different. Figure 31 Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC.
- Page 38 Most dual band routers (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) use the same name (SSID) for both bands. If your router does have two different SSIDs for the two different bands, make sure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the 2.4 GHz hand, If you own repeaters, or a Mesh Network, turn off all of the repeaters or secondary nodes.
- Page 39 Make sure the WiFi icon is Click Add Device. Select your weather station flashing rapidly. If not, press type. and hold the WIND+ and PRESSURE- buttons for four Tap Next. seconds. Tap Next. Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 39...
- Page 40 Enter your WiFi password for Tap the Home button on your your 2.4 GHz band router. iPhone or iPad to minimize this Tap Settings from your app. home screen and select Wi-Fi. Tap Next. Below CHOOSE A NETWORK… , tap the console’s AMBWeather-WIFIxxxxxx and close Settings.
- Page 41 The app will connect to the The popup message will appear: Upload your data console automatically and then AmbientWeather.net connect to your router. Device Configuration Complete. Check your Display Select an upload interval in Several status messages will be Console. The Wi-Fi icon minutes and tap Save.
- Page 42 Upload your weather data to Upload your weather data to Once completed successfully, Wunderground.com. WeatherCloud.net. your Device ID, IP address and MAC address will be displayed. Register an account and station Register an account and station at Wunderground.com per at WeatherCloud Section per 8.3 If you have more than one Section 8.2.
- Page 43 Figure 34 Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 43...
- Page 44 Run the Ambient Weather awnet app, and following instructions below. Click Add Device to connect Select your weather station Make sure the WiFi icon is your console WiFi. type. flashing rapidly. If not, press and hold the WIND+ and Tap Next.
- Page 45 Tap the Scan button. Select the The app will connect to the Upload your data SSID for your router. console automatically and then AmbientWeather.net connect to your router. If it is a dual band router and Tap ON and select an upload the SSIDs are different, make Several status messages will be interval in minutes and tap Save.
- Page 46 Upload your weather data to Upload your weather data to Once completed successfully, Wunderground.com. WeatherCloud.net. your Device ID, IP address and MAC address will be displayed. Register an account and station Register an account and station at Wunderground.com per at WeatherCloud Section per 8.3 To change any of the console Section 8.2.
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Page 47: Registering With Internet Cloud Services
Figure 36 8. Registering with Internet Cloud Services Please note that you can send data to all cloud services at the same time. 8.1 AmbientWeather.net Note: This is best done on a computer desktop or laptop. Visit: www.AmbientWeather.net to create an account and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37 Next, enter the MAC address found in awnet (Section 7.1.3). - Page 48 AmbientWeather.net is a responsive design and mobile friendly, so there is no need for a mobile app. Simply open your mobile devices web browser, browse to AmbientWeather.net, and bookmark your dashboard. If you save the bookmark to your desktop, it will automatically save the Ambient Weather icon, as shown in Figure 40.
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Page 49: Ifttt
AmbientWeather.net. Enable the skill and get started: say "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather for a weather report.". This will provide you with your outdoor weather report, but you can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the indoor conditions."... -
Page 50: Works With Google Assistant
AmbientWeather.net Link your account to get started: say 'hey google, Ambient Weather... weather report.' This will provide you with your outdoor weather report. You can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, ' indoor conditions'. -
Page 51: Weathercloud
Figure 41 Note: Your station ID will have the form: KSSCCCC###, where K is for USA station (I for international), SS is your state, CCCC is your city and ### is the station number in that city. In the example above, KAZPHOEN424 is in the USA (K), State of Arizona (AZ), City of Phoenix (PHOEN) and #424. -
Page 52: Glossary Of Terms
3. Select Create Device and enter your weather station information. After registering your station, make a note of the following: • Weathercloud ID • Enter the Weathercloud ID (ID), Key (password) into the Ambient Tool. Leave the Station Number (StationNum) blank. 9. - Page 53 Term Definition HectoPascals Pressure units in SI (international system) units of measurement. Same as millibars (hPa) (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 Pressure in Imperial units of measure.
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Page 54: Specifications
Term Definition the wind is blowing. Figure 44 10. Specifications 10.1 Wireless Specifications • Line of sight wireless sensor array RF transmission (in open air): 330 feet, 100 feet under most conditions • Line of sight WiFi RF transmission (in open air): 80 feet •... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting Guide
Figure 46 2. Clean the solar radiation sensor and solar panel every 3 months with damp cloth. 3. Replace batteries every 1-2 years. If left in too long, the batteries may leak due to environmental challenges. In harsh environments, inspect the batteries every 3 months (when cleaning the solar panel). - Page 56 Problem Solution Replace the batteries in the outside sensor array. If the batteries were recently replaced, check the polarity. If the sensor is flashing every 16 seconds, proceed to the next step. There may be a temporary loss of communication due to reception loss related to interference or other location factors, or the batteries may have been changed in the sensor array and the console has not been reset.
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Page 57: 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. WS-2902-C Display Add as many display consoles as you like to your weather station. -
Page 58: Fcc Statement
MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. 15. 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. - Page 59 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. Version 1.6 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 59...
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