Frequently Asked Questions

Tag WS-1200

To report to AmbientWeather.net, you must:

1. own an Ambient Weather branded weather station that directly connects to the Internet (models listed below).

2. own a third party weather station that connects to the WeatherBridge:
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3. own a Davis Instruments weather station and nano Wi-Fi data logger:
more info…


 

 

 

Model Image MAC Label
ObserverIP
(IP series)

printed on the bottom of the IP module
more info…
WS-2902 Series
printed on the back of the console
more info…
WS-2000 Displayed in the ‘Weather Server’ section of the console
more info…
WS-5000 Displayed in the ‘Weather Server’ section of the console
more info…
WS-8478A
WS-8480

printed on the back of the console
more info…
WS-8482
printed on the back of the console
more info…

WS-1001-WiFi
WS-1002-WiFi
Displayed in the ‘Weather Server’ section of the console
more info…
nano Accessed from the User Interface panel:
more info…
Weather Bridge Accessed from the User Interface panel:
more info…
KestrelMet 6000 Weather Station  
WS-1965 Accessed from the User Interface panel and console:
more info...
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The peak of the luminosity function is at 555 nm (green); the eye’s visual system is more sensitive to light of this wavelength than any other. For monochromatic light of this wavelength, the irradiance needed to make one lux is minimum, at 1.464 mW/m2.

That is, one obtains 683.002 lux per W/m2 (or lumens per watt) at this wavelength.  Other wavelengths of visible light produce fewer lumens per watt.

Solar Radiation is a shorter wave length and different color spectrum, so it has a different factor of Lux to W/m2:

Bright sunlight is approximately 136000 lux = 1075 W/m2 = 126.7

The factor changes slightly depending on time of day, conditions such as cloud cover, moisture in the air etc. and most sources  agree on the 126.7 as a reasonable factor to use.

The conversion in the green visible light spectrum spectrum at 555nm is  1W/m2 = 683 lux, and is used of human eyes.

Some of our weather stations allow to calibrate the gain to whatever light spectrum you wish to base solar radiation on.

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Your weather station may only display some of the following increments of rain. Please refer to your User Manual for details. Here are how increments of rain are defined:

  • Rain Rate is defined as the rainfall in the last 10 minutes, multiplied by 6  (10 minutes x 6 = 1 hour). This is also referred to as instantaneous rain per hour.
  • Hourly Rain is defined as the rainfall in the last hour.
  • Rain event is defined as continuous rainand resets to zero if accumulated rainfall is less than 1 mm (0.039 in) in a 24 hour period.  Some weather stations may calculate this slightly differently and the customer should reference the User Manual.
  • Daily Rain is defined as the rainfall since midnight (00:00).
  • 24 Hour Rain is defined as the rainfall in the last 24 hours. For example, if it is currently 5:00 pm, 24 hour rain would be the amount of rain that has fallen since 5:00 pm yesterday.
  • Weekly Rain is defined as the calendar week total, and resets on Sunday morning at midnight (Sunday thru Saturday).
  • Monthly Rain is defined as the calendar month total, and resets on the first day of the Month.
  • Yearly Rain is defined as the calendar year total, and resets on the first day of the Year. The WS-1000 series weather stations allow you to change the month rain is reset to 0.00 (referred to as Rainfall Season).
  • Total Rain is defined as the running total since station was powered up.
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The Feels Like temperature is a combination of Heat Index when it is hot outside, and Wind Chill when it is cold outside.

Wind Chill temperature is defined by the National Weather Service for temperatures at or below 40 °F and wind speeds above 5.0 mph.

Heat Index is not valid or calculated below 80 degF.

Thus, when the outdoor temperature is between 40 degF and 80 degF, the feels like temperature is the same as the outdoor temperature.

If the temperature is below 40 degF, the feels like temperature is the same as the outdoor temperature when the wind speed is less than 5 mph.

 

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Most weather stations use self-emptying rain gauges, which do not count snow and will not operate when frozen.

It requires the snow melt before the precipitation is “counted”.

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Snow build up is difficult to prevent, especially “wet snow”. You can spray the top of the unit with teflon snow and ice repellent like this:

https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Teflon-Snow-Repellant-10-Ounce/dp/B0031T82NO

but this is not 100% effective.

Snow is considered normal maintenance, and accumulated snow can be brushed off gently with a broom.


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Even the smaller  memory sized Micro SD Card will store more data than the life of the weather station.

It just needs to be FAT32 formatted (standard).

We recommend smaller than larger SD Cards (4 GB) because they are less expensive and fail or have to be reformatted less often:

https://www.ambientweather.com/kisdc48gb.html

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Please follow the recommended steps when using a Mesh Network:

  1. Please make sure firmware is updated. Orbi: https://www.netgear.com/support/product/orbi.aspx#download , eero: https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/213376263-How-can-I-check-to-see-if-there-is-an-eeroOS-update-available-on-my-network– , Google: https://www.support.com/how-to/how-to-update-a-google-wifi-mesh-router-12703
  2. On the Mesh Network (examples,  Orbi, eero or Google), temporarily turn off all of the secondary nodes, leaving only the primary node (the node connected to the Internet) powered up.If you use a Virtual Private Network (VPN), temporarily turn this off.
  3. Make sure 2.4GHz SSID and the 5GHz SSID are different names
  4. Temporarily disable 5GHz network while going through setup
  5. Consoles will not connect to Guest accounts
  6. Consoles will not connect to Hidden SSID

 

Reset your Network then connect to wifi: Perform A Network Reset

 

Make sure the consoles firmware is up to date:

WS-1000-WiFi, WS-1001-WiFi, WS-1002-WiFi: How Do I Update The Console Firmware, Observer Series ?

WS-2000: How Do I Update Firmware, WS-2000/WS-5000?

WS-2902A: How Do I Update Firmware, WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C ?

WS-8478&WS-8480:  Ambient Weather WS-8478 Falcon Download Center

 

**If you are using an ios device(ipad, iphone) and it just shows ‘wifi’ for your networks SSID then you may need to use an android device to get connected.

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A solar radiation sensor measures solar energy from the sun.

Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5800 K. About half of the radiation is in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The other half is mostly in the near-infrared part, with some in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.

The units of measure are Watts per square meter.

The device is typically used in agricultural applications, and is used in the calculation of Evapotransportation.

Evapotransportation is the potential for evaporation of moisture from the soil (or the reverse of rainfall) and is a function solar energy, wind and temperature.

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To calibrate the wind direction, select the Calibration Panel from your display by tapping the Tool Icon four times:

Enter the correct current Wind Direction into the Display Console:

If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, point the solar panel to the North and calibrate the wind direction with a 180 degrees offset.

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An ultraviolet sensor (UV sensor) is a device that measures UV light from the Sun.

The UV index is an international standard measurement of how strong the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is at a particular place on a particular day. It is a scale primarily used in daily forecasts aimed at the general public.

Its purpose is to help people to effectively protect themselves from UV light, of which excessive exposure causes sunburns, eye damage such as cataracts, skin aging, and skin cancer (see the section health effects of ultraviolet light).

A UV Index reading of 0 to 2 means low danger from the sun’s UV rays for the average person.
  • Wear sunglasses on bright days.
  • If you burn easily, cover up and use broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.
  • Watch out for bright surfaces, like sand, water and snow, which reflect UV and increase exposure.

A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 means moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.

  • Stay in shade near midday when the sun is strongest.
  • If outdoors, wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
  • Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
  • Watch out for bright surfaces, like sand, water and snow, which reflect UV and increase exposure.

A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 means high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed.

  • Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • If outdoors, seek shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
  • Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
  • Watch out for bright surfaces, like sand, water and snow, which reflect UV and increase exposure.

A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 means very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly.

  • Minimize sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • If outdoors, seek shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
  • Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
  • Watch out for bright surfaces, like sand, water and snow, which reflect UV and increase exposure.

A UV Index reading of 11 or more means extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes.

  • Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • If outdoors, seek shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
  • Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.
  • Watch out for bright surfaces, like sand, water and snow, which reflect UV and increase exposure.
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solar radiation sensor measures solar energy from the sun.

Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5800 K. About half of the radiation is in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The other half is mostly in the near-infrared part, with some in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.

The units of measure are Watts per square meter (W/m2), Lux or Foot Candles (fc).

The device is typically used in agricultural applications, and is used in the calculation of Evapotransportation. Evapotransportation is the potential for evaporation of moisture from the soil (or the reverse of rainfall) and is a function solar energy, wind and temperature.

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Yes, you can, but you will need to change the following Gain Factors on the console:

Wind Gain: 0.46

Rain Gain: 0.85

Here is how you change the gain factors on the WS-1000 series console:

  1. Press the Settings button three times to display the calibration panel:
  2. Press the down button until the temperature field is highlighted, and press plus  or minus  to adjust. Press the left  or right  button to change each multiple value.
  3. Press the return button  to return to the main screen.
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Heat Index is not valid or calculated below 80 degF, according to the National Weather Service:

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To determine the accuracy of a digital rain gauge, you need to know the surface area of the funnel.

If the rain gauge has a rectangular inlet:

Area = length x width

If the rain gauge is circular:

Area = ( π x d2 ) / 4, where d is the diameter of the rain gauge and π = 3.14159

The calculation is as follows:

Total Rain = Water Volume / Area

Example 1:

Rectangular Rain Gauge:

Area = 11 x 5 cm or 55 cm2

If you pour in 100 ml of water (or 100 cm3) SLOWLY (over a 10 minute period), one would expect the rainfall to equal:

Total Rain = 100 cm3/ 55cm2 = 1.81 cm or 18 mm of rain (+/- the accuracy specification of the rain gauge).

Since 1 mm = 0.03937 inches, the total rain (inches) = 18 x 0.03937 inches/mm = 0.71 inches.

Take into account the resolution of the rain gauge.

If the resolution is 0.04 inches for example, the measurement would be 0.04 inches/tip x 17 tips = 0.68 inches.

Example 2:

Circular Rain Gauge (Osprey):

Diameter = 11.28 cm

Area = ( π x 11.282 ) / 4 = 100 cm2

If you pour in 100 ml of water (or 100 cm3) SLOWLY (over a 10 minute period), one would expect the rainfall to equal:

Total Rain = 100 cm3/ 100cm2 = 1 cm or 10 mm of rain (+/- the accuracy specification of the rain gauge).

Since 10 mm = 0.3937 inches, the total rain (inches) = 0.3937 inches.

Take into account the resolution of the rain gauge.

If the resolution is 0.01 inches for example, the measurement would be 0.01 inches/tip x 39 tips = 0.39 inches.

Important Note: Make sure the weather station display is set to total rain and not rain rate.

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Your relative pressure likely does not match the official source because you have not calibrated it properly. You will need to reference your User Manual for correcting relative pressure.

You can locate an official source for your area to cailbrate by visiting https://ambientweather.net/baro

Discussion:

To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct 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 pressure may read 28.62 inHg (969 mb) at an altitude of 1000 feet (305 m), but the corrected pressure is 30.00 inHg (1016 mb).

The standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb). Pressure conditions greater than 29.92 inHg (1013 mb) are considered high pressure and less than are considered low pressure.

Most weather stations instruct you to find a reporting station near your location to identify the corrected pressure.

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In general, when following the regular maintenance schedule in the user manual a user can expect a 3 to 10 year life before fully replacing the sensor array. A weather station’s life expectancy is greatly impacted by it’s environment see examples below:

  1. Coastal, Marsh or Wetland environments. Salt air, salt spray and acidification are the most difficult environments for weather stations to have a long life. The salt air, salt spray and acidification corrode bearings, sensor boards (temperature, humidity, etc.), mounting hardware and other moving parts. Expect a 1-3 year product life span in this type of environment. Ambient Weather's sensors boards are all conformal coated to prevent this corrosion. The nature of digital thermometer and hygrometer sensors relying on electrical resistance of metal changes allows the corrosion to occur more quickly
  2. Long term high humidity environments. Prolonged exposure to high levels of humidity, whether salt, acidic or not, predisposes metal parts to fail prematurely. In a hot and dry environment weather stations are known to last 7-10 years.
  3. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also reduce the life of a weather station.

 

Ambient Weather’s weather stations carry a one year warranty.

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To check your current version of firmware, go to the Factory About| Display from your Display Console (press the tool icon on the display four times, or ):

The firmware in this example is 2.3.1.

The update procedure is as follows:

1. Download the latest zip file (below) to your your computer. Make a note of where you saved this file.

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

2. Extract the zip file.
3. Copy the extracted folder Update EasyWeather to your MicroSD Card (the SD card must be empty).
4. Power down your display console by removing AC power.
5. Insert the SD Card into the display console.
6. Power up the display console.
7. The console will verify the firmware was updated.

If this process does not work, it usually means the Update EasyWeather is not in the root directory of your MicroSD Card.

Your SD card root directory will look as follows:

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  1. If the rain is under reporting, loss of reception may result in uncounted rain with older firmware. You can update to the latest firmware here:
    https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewswsdo.html
  2. For WS-1000, WS-1001, WS-1002, WS-1200, WS-1201 owners: Your display may be showing rain rate (in/hr) and it has not rained in the last ten minutes. Change the console rain increment from 1h (one hour) to daily, weekly, monthly or total rain. Do these increments of rain also read 0.00? If so, and it has recently rained, reference the next step.Note that instantaneous rain rate = rain in the last 10 minutes x 6.
  3. Make sure the rain gain is set to 1.0 on the calibration screen.Setting the rain gain to 0.1 for example will under report rain by a factor of 10 and would require 0.1” of rain to report 0.01”.
  4. The tipping mechanism may be stuck because of debris.  Pour water slowly through the rain bucket and listen for clicking of the rain gauge mechanism. Each click represents 0.01 in of rain. See if this rain is accurately recorded on the console.
  5. The tipping mechanism has not been recently cleaned and bugs have nested inside the rain gauge or debris has collected in the funnel.Clean the rain gauge funnel per the User Manual.Clean the interior of the rain gauge until free from bugs and debris. Spray with bug spray to prevent future nesting.To clean the interior of the rain gauge, reference the Advanced Troubleshooting guide in the manual. Important Note: Do not stress the wires when opening the sensor array.
  6. The rain gauge is beyond repair.If under one year warranty, visit:
    www.ambientweather.com/rma.html
  7. If out of warranty, replace the sensor array here:
    https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
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If the sensor array is not communicating to the console, or loses communication on cloudy days or night:

  1. Replace the batteries. We recommend Lithium Energizer Ultimate Batteries. Please read the following:
    My Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?
  2. The LED on the bottom of the sensor array (next to the sensor mounting point) should flash once every 14 seconds.  If it does not, the sensor array needs replacing.
  3. If the light stays on all of the time, the sensor array needs replacing.
  4. If the sensor array is flashing, place the sensor array about 10 feet from the console, and power down and up the console by removing and reinserting the AC adapter. If the problem persists, the sensor array needs replacing.
  5. We have a one year warranty.
    Please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
  6. If out of warranty, the sensor array can be replaced here:
    https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
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If the Humidity and resultant Dew Point is inaccurate,  the sensor array will need calibrating or replacing.

  1. The hygrometer can be calibrated from the display console or Observer IP Module if it is off by a small amount. Reference the User Manual for details on calibration.
  2. Here is a guide on testing the hygrometer accuracy:

    How Can I Test The Accuracy Of My Hygrometer (Humidity Calibration)?

  3. If the humidity error is excessive, the sensor array will need replacing. We have a one year warranty. Visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
  4. For out of warranty sensor replacement, please visit: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
    The new WS-1002-ARRAY sensor array replacement includes a longer life digital sensor. Earlier models (WS-1000, WS-1001, WS-1200, WS-1400) used analog sensors.
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If the temperature does not change, or is stuck at a specific value:

  1.  Cover the solar collector with your hand.  Press and hold the reset button on the sensor array (#6) for about 10 seconds:
  2. Replace the batteries. We recommend Lithium Energizer Ultimate Batteries. Please read the following:

    My Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?

  3.  If the problem persists, the sensor array needs replacing.

We have a one year warranty. For details, please visit:

www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

For out of warranty replacement, please visit:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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Reset to Factory Default. Clears all stored memory, calibrations and other variables to factory default.

To restore your display console to factory default, press the Tool icon four times to display the Factory Page.

 

 

Press    to select Reset to Factory Default. Press  or  key to popup the Message Box ”Are you sure you want to reset to factory default?” Press   to select Yes. Press the   key to confirm the selection.

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The 1st generation weather stations listed below use a alkaline rechargeable battery as the energy storage, and solar collector recharged the batteries.

WS-1200

WS-1200-IP

WS-1400-IP

WS-1001-WiFi

The second generation weather stations below add a super capacitor as the primary energy storage device.

The super capacitor is charged by the solar collector in the day, and non-rechargeable batteries at night.

This is a more efficient and reliable design.

We recommend Lithium Energizer Ultimate batteries, because of their wide temperature range:

Why Are Lithium Ultimate Batteries Recommended And Not Alkaline Or Rechargeable Batteries?

WS-1201

WS-1201-IP

WS-1401-IP

WS-1002-WiFi

The second generation sensor array is compatible with the first generation sensor array.

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Yes, the WeatherBridge will communicate with an ObserverIP Module.

The ObserverIP module also communicates with your sensor array.

Visit the following product page for more information: https://www.ambientweather.com/amobserverip.html

  1. If you own an Observer Series, you need only add an ObserverIP module.
    Choose WS-1400-IP under Station Settings when setting up the module.
  2. If you own an Osprey Series, you also need the indoor thermo-hygrometer-barometer: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1000bth.html
    Choose WS-1600-IP under Station Settings when setting up the module.
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The reset button on the sensor array is on the bottom, next to the mounting bracket (#6, below):

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If your screen does not power up, or the console is blank, press any of the keys on the display. If it does not display:

The issue may be with the AC adapter. Measure the output voltage of the AC adapter, and it should be about 5 Volts.

If the AC adapter is not registering a voltage, we have a one year warranty here: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

If out of warranty. the AC adapter is available here for purchase:  https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1000acadapter.html

If the voltage is fine, the console needs replacing, we have a one year warranty here: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

If out of warranty, the console is available here for purchase:

WS-1000-WiFi, WS-1001-WiFi, WS-1002-WiFi: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1001wificonsole.html

WS-1200, WS-1201, WS-1200-IP, WS-1201-IP: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1200console.html

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In order for your sunrise and sunset to be correct, your date, time zone, longitude and latitude must be entered correctly.

To find your longitude and latitude, enter your address into Bing Maps:

https://www.bing.com/maps

  1. To view your longitude and latitude, select the Tools icon  to enter the Setup screen. Press the down arrow button  until Longitude_Latitude Setup is selected, and press Plus  to view the settings. Make sure your longitude, latitude and hemisphere settings (north vs south, east vs west) are correct.Note that if your longitude is negative, choose the western hemisphere. If your latitude is negative, choose the southern hemisphere.

2. To view your time zone settings, select the select the Tools icon  to enter the Setup screen.  Press the down arrow button  until Date and Time Setup is selected,  and press Plus  to view the settings. Make sure your time zone is set correctly.

 

The most common issues are:

  1. Longitude and latitude are reversed.
  2. The hemisphere is selected incorrectly.
  3. The time zone is set incorrectly.
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  1. Replace the batteries. We recommend the following batteries:
    My Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?
  2. Clean any corrosion around and on the battery terminals.
  3. If the problem persists, the sensor array must be replaced. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbienetWeather.com/rma.html
  4. If out of warranty, a replacement array can be purchased here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
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If the console does not boot up and is displaying Starting…. or blue lines are flashing across the screen.

  1. Update the firmware. To update the firmware, visit: https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewswsdo.html
  2. If the problem persists, the console must be replaced.We have a one year warranty. Visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.htmlIf out of warranty, replacements are available here:WS-1000, WS-1001, WS-1002-WiFi replacement console: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1001wificonsole.html
    WS-1200, WS-1201, WS-1200-IP, WS-1201-IP replacement console: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1200console.html
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Yes, the ObserverIP communicates to the same sensors as models WS-1001-WiFi, WS-1002-WiFi, WS-1200 and WS-1201 weather stations.

The ObserverIP connects directly into your router and you communicate over your Local Area Network with a PC to set it up.

Some reasons why you may want to upgrade:

  1. You are having issues with the WiFi (WS-1001-WiFi, WS-1002-WiFi),
  2. You want to add Internet connectivity to your existing station (WS-1200, WS-1201).
  3. You want to connect to a WeatherBridge, which supports all of the major cloud services. For details, visit:
    Can I Use My Observer Or Osprey Sensor Array To Communicate With A WeatherBridge? I Want To Report To CWOP, PWSWeather And More.

Available here:  https://www.ambientweather.com/amobserverip.html

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The sensor array LED normally flashes once per 16 seconds. If the LED is flashing rapidly, there is an issue with the sensor array.

  1. Replace the batteries. We recommend Energizer Ultimate Lithium.
  2. Clean the terminals of any corrosion.
  3. If the problem persists, the sensor array must be replaced. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbienetWeather.com/rma.html
  4. If out of warranty, a replacement array can be purchased here:  https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
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If the sensor array drains batteries quickly after the batteries are replaced:

  1. Remove the batteries and replace with non-rechargeable Energizer Lithium batteries. We have a discussion here:

My Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?

2.  Clean any corrosion around and on the battery terminals.

3. If the problem persists, the sensor array must be replaced. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

4. If out of warranty, a replacement array can be purchased here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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Since the wind cups are integrated into the sensor array, the entire sensor array must be replaced:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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Console : Input 5V DC; 6.5′ 110-240V 50-60 Hz wall charger included, Power Consumption: 7.5 Watts, 1.0A output power rate.

DC barrel connector dimensions:  7.5mm ( L )  x 3.5mm ( OUT D) x 1.35mm ( Inner D)

Note that the center pin is positive (+).

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To change the rain fall totals, select the calibration screen on your display console.

To select the calibration screen, press the Settings button  three times.

To adjust the parameter, press   to scroll to the parameter you wish to change. Press  to highlight the sign (positive vs. negative, if applicable) and significant digit.  Press   or   to change the calibrated value.

After each firmware update, you will need to reset the rain totals.

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Yes, the WS-1002 sensor array is compatible with the WS-1000, WS-1001, WS-1200 consoles.

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If the indoor thermo-hygrometer-barometer (WH25B) stops reporting:

 

  1. Replace the batteries in the sensor.
  2. The sensor has an LCD display. Make sure the display is updating properly.
  3. Place the sensor about 10 feet from the console or receiver, and power down and up the console or receiver.
  4. If the problem persists, we have a one year warranty. Please visit: www.ambientweather.com/rma.html
  5. For out of warranty replacement, visit: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1000bth.html
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The wind cups are integral to the weather station and cannot be replaced. The sensor array, which includes the wind cups, can be replaced here:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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The USB port is used for loading the Windows CE Operating System. It serves no other purpose.

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To inert the SD card into the console, the slot is on the right side of the console when viewing the display (#1, below):

  1. The gold pins should be facing towards you.
  2. The micro SD card slot is spring loaded. Push until the SD Card is flush with the console casing.
  3. The micro SD Card will be locked in place.
  4. To remove, push on the micro SD card, and the console card slot will unlock the SD Card.
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  1. Replace the batteries.We recommend Energizer Lithium Ultimate batteries like the following:https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Ultimate-Lithium-Batteries-Each/dp/B00003IEMEhave a wide temperature operating range. They operate between -40 degF and 140 degF. Alkaline batteries only operate to about +10 degF. Rechargeable batteries often have a limited life and mean constant replacing, as well as a narrow temperature range.
  2. If the problem persists, the sensor array needs replacing. We have a one year warranty.Please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.htmlIf out of warranty, the sensor array can be replacedhttps://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
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  1. Remove the batteries and replace with non-rechargeable Energizer Lithium batteries. We have a discussion here:My Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?
  2. Clean any corrosion around and on the battery terminals.
  3. If the problem persists, the sensor array must be replaced. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbienetWeather.com/rma.html
  4. If out of warranty, a replacement array can be purchased here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
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To calibrate the relative pressure (REL) to a local airport, select the Calibration Panel from the display console by pressing the tool icon three times :

Press the down arrow button  until REL Barometer is highlighted in Yellow.

Press   to highlight the significant digit.  Press   or   to change the calibrated value.

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  1. Remove the batteries and replace with non-rechargeable Energizer Lithium batteries. We have a discussion here:My Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?
  2. Clean any corrosion around and on the battery terminals.
  3. If the problem persists, the sensor array must be replaced. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbienetWeather.com/rma.html
  4. If out of warranty, a replacement array can be purchased here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html
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No, sorry, the wind cup bearings cannot be cleaned or disassembled.  You can try compressed air to remove any debris, but the sensor array likely needs replacing.

We have a one year warranty here: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

Otherwise, the sensor array can be replaced here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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If the humidity reads 1% (humidity sensor is closed circuit), 99% (humidity sensor is open circuit) or dashes all of the time, the sensor array needs replacing.

We have a one year warranty. Please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

If out of warranty, the sensor array can be replaced here:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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If the temperature drifts when it rains, it appears there is an issue with the sensor and needs to be replaced.

We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit:

www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

For out of warranty replacement, please visit:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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Clear History. Clears all of the historical data in archive memory. To clear the history, press the Tool icon four times to display the Factory Page.    

Press    to select Clear History. Press  or  key to popup the Message Box ”Are you sure you want to reset to clear the history?” Press   to select Yes. Press the   key to confirm the selection.

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This is likely due to the Season Rain being set to a month other than January.

Please refer to your User’s Manual to find the Rainfall Season Setting (default in January).

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If the wind cups have resistance and come to an abrupt stop after rotation, the sensor array must be replaced.

We have a one year warranty. For warranty replacement, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

For out of warranty replacement, please visit: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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The wind speed resolution for the Observer Series weather stations is about 2.5 mph, so the gust will appear in increments of about 2.5 mph.

The wind gust is defined as the peak wind speed calculated by the sensor array in the 14 second update period, sampled once per second, or 14 samples.

The wind speed is defined as the average wind speed calculated by the sensor array in the 14 second update period, sampled once per second, or 14 samples.

Thus, the gust will have a resolution of about 2.5 mph and the speed will have a resolution of 0.1, since it is an average.

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  1. If the temperature or humidity is spiking, it may be a sign of low or weak batteries.  Replace with high quality Lithium batteries:

Why Are Lithium Ultimate Batteries Recommended And Not Alkaline Or Rechargeable Batteries?

2. Make sure the sensor is not in direct sunlight. Does it happen the same time every day?

3. If the problem persists, the sensor needs replacing.

We have a one year warranty. For details, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

If out of warranty, a replacement sensor is available here:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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The sticker is there to cover a borescope or inspection hole, so the sensor array body can be inspected.  We recommend you do not remove the sticker. It is not a drain hole.

The rain drain vents are shown below:

 

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1. Power down the old sensor array. Remove the batteries, cover the solar collector (#3), and press and hold the reset button (#6) for about a minute to drain the battery.  Place the sensor array in an enclosed box if you are going to store it, to make sure the solar panel does not charge the array.


#6 – Reset button


2. Power up the new array by removing the solar collector cover and inserting batteries.


3. Power down and up the console or receiver to synchronize with the new sensor array.

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If the wind speed reads low, has a lot of bearing resistance, and comes to an abrupt stop, you can try spraying compressed air into the gap next to the wind cups, but it is likely the sensor array will need replacing.

We have a one year warranty. Please visit:  www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

For out of warranty replacement, visit:  https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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If the UV sensor spikes to 15, the sensor array must be replaced.

If under one year warranty, visit:

www.ambientweather.com/rma.html

If out of warranty, replace the sensor array here:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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The screw size for the Observer Weather Station is:

PM (machine type) 3.0 x 15 mm  stainless steel

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Yes, you can purchase as many consoles as you like.

Two purchase a second console, visit:  https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1001wificonsole.html

If your second console does not require connection to the Internet, and is for display purposes only, you can save by ordering the WS-1200 console:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1200console.html

The only difference between the WS-1200 Console and the WS-1002-WiFi console is the WS-1002-WiFi console includes a WiFi chip, and the WS-1200 does not.

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If the indoor humidity is stuck at a fixed value:

  1. Replace the batteries.
  2. If the problem persists, we have a one year warranty. For details, visit:  www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
  3.  For out of warranty replacement, visit:  https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1000bth.html
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The North South East West Markers are located at the base of the shaft of the wind vane.

They are raised in the plastic and are not colored,  so they may be hard to see, but if you still cannot locate them, the solar panel points South.

 

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If the wind speed reads 0 and the cups are spinning, the sensor array will need replacing.

We have a one year warranty. For details, please visit:

www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

For out of warranty replacement, please visit:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1002array.html

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If the console locks up, this is usually an indication of an issue with the AC adapter outputting a lower than nominal voltage.

We recommend replacing the AC adapter.

We have a one year warranty. For details, please visit:

www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

To replace out of warranty, please visit:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1000acadapter.html

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To offset the time drift, select the Date and Time Settings panel from Settings:

Deviation(S/D). Adds or subtracts seconds per day from the clock to account for inaccuracies.

Example: If the clock gains three seconds per day, enter +3 to offset this time drift.

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