Frequently Asked Questions

Tag WH32B

How to re-register a sensor through the Sensor ID screen.

https://ambientweather.com/faqs/question/view/id/1502/

 

Enter Setup mode as shown below.


Select ‘SETUP’ to enter the MORE screen

Select ‘SETUP’ to enter the SENSOR ID screen

Select the Sensor ID next to the sensor you want to re-register. Example Lightning Sensor WH31L

Select ‘Disable’ to turn the sensor off

Select ‘REGISTER’ to re-register the sensor to the console


Return to the Home Screen to view the WH31L Lightning Sensor Data or whatever sensor you re-registerd
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The WH31B is an 8-channel thermo-hygrometer sensor and is an accessory. It is designated as Channel 1-8 sensor on AmbientWeather.net.

The WH32B is a single channel thermo-hygrometer-barometer. It is designated as the indoor sensor on AmbientWeather.net.

It is included with some of our weather stations, including the WS-2000. It is optional for the WS-1550-IP weather staton.

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To edit the label name on the console, select the Settings button , and then the down arrow  9 times until Multi Channel Sensor Setup is highlighted and press plus  to view the channel settings.

To edit the channel name, Press  or  key to select the channel name.  The name field will turn green.

Press the   key to view the keyboard, and enter the sensor name. Press   to scroll to the character and press   to select the character. Press ‘OK’ to save your newly labeled Sensor. Press   to return to the setup page.

 

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Temperature reads too high (or inaccurate) when placed in the sun or close to a radiant heat source, like a house, building or structure.

  1. Place the sensor inside next to the indoor console sensor. Wait about 1 hour for stabilization. The sensors should agree within the accuracy specifications. Most RTD (resistive thermal device) sensors are accurate within +/- 2 degF. Thus, the sensors should agree within 4 degF.
  2. Mercury or red spirit thermometers are very accurate. Inside your house, place a red spirit thermometer next to the digital thermometer. The thermometers should agree within 2 degF.
  3. If the sensor is separate, place the sensor in a shaded area on the north side of the structure to avoid direct and radiant heat.
  4. Temperature sensors that do not have radiation shields will absorb solar energy and read higher than the ambient temperature. To prevent this problem, purchase a solar radiation shield from Ambient Weather.
  5. We have a one year warranty and a 30 day return policy. For details, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
  6. While at the website, enter the part number of the transmitter in the Search by Keyword to locate the product.
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If the indoor thermometer-hygrometer-barometer sensor does not report to the console:

  1. Replace the batteries in the sensor with fresh alkaline non-rechargeable batteries.
  2. Place the sensor about 10 feet from the console.
  3. Power down and up the console.
  4. If the problem persists:
    We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: http://www.ambientweather.com/rma.html
  5. If out of warranty, the sensor can be replaced here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1000bth.html
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Water proof means the sensor can be submersed in water.

Water resistant means the sensor can be left out in the rain.

The sensor is water resistant but not water proof.
 
If you want accurate readings, you should keep the sensor out of the sun as it absorbs solar energy.
 
Thus,  protection from the elements is not required but recommended.
 
Consider the SRS100LX from placement of the sensor in direct sunlight:

 

https://www.ambientweather.com/amwesrpatean.html

 
and achieve accurate readings.
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