• Cover the solar collector to shut of the solar energy source.
• Remove the batteries.
• Let sit until the red LED on the bottom goes out showing you had drained the solar capacitor
• Press the reset button (#10, below) for a full minute with a pointed object, such as a pen tip:

• Reinsert fresh batteries
• Uncover the solar collector.
• LED(#11) should flash once per 16 seconds. If it is not flashing, the sensor array must be replaced.
• Power down and up the console to resync(Remove batteries and AC Adapter then reinsert)
• May take a few minutes for the outside array information to display on the console.

We also have a video which you can watch to walk you through the reset.

HOW TO: Reset Your WS-2902C Array

If the weather station array is not communicating properly with the indoor console AFTER performing ALL of the steps above, then the outdoor sensor array OR individual sensor/sensors will need to be replaced.

Q. What is this coil spring that came with my rain gauge?

It is a stainless steel filter which is included in the package. It’s aimed to stop leaves or bird droppings to avoid the obstruction of the cone hole.

The installation is simple: press the filter until the hook is inside the outlet hole and self -locked. The spring tension will keep the filter sit tight on the funnel.

To update the WiFi Firmware please go to the following link for a guide : How Do I Update The WiFi Firmware, WS-2000 And WS-5000

Version 4.3.3:

• Adjust piezio gain for weather station. 

Version 4.3.2:

• Optimized domain name resoloution.
• Optimized stability of uploading to custom servers.
• Fixed exception caused by user customization.

Version 4.3.1:

• Optimized WU server dns parsing.
• Fixed bug that effected third party custom mode.

Version 4.3.0:

• Improved domain name resoloution
• Improved stability of uploading to custom servers.

Version 4.2.8:

• Adds path for custom server setup.
• Able to upload Co2 sensor data

Version 4.2.6:

• Fixes issues with connecting to Arris, Asus and several other routers.

Version 4.2.4:

• Supports alert if leak detector is offline for 10 minutes.

Version 4.2.2:

• WS-5000: Supports low battery indicator push to AmbientWeather.net server.

Version 4.2.1:

• Supports leak detector, soil moisture sensor data push to AmbientWeather.net server.

Version 4.2.0:

• Supports lightning detection data to AmbientWeather.net (Model WS-2000 and WS-5000 only).
• Supports leak detection data to AmbientWeather.net (Model WS-2000 and WS-5000 only).

Version 4.1.9:

• Supports soil moisture data to AmbientWeather.net (Model WS-2000 and WS-5000 only).

Version 4.1.8:

• Supports PM2.5 indoor sensor data to AmbientWeather.net (Model WS-2000 and WS-5000 only).

Version 4.1.7:

• Improves pairing with Android 9 OS phone.

Version 4.1.6:

• Fixes low battery bug for PM2.5 (Model WS-2000 and WS-5000 only).  It would falsely alarm the low battery alert.

Version 4.1.5:

• Firmware improves RF sensitivity.
• WiFi setup user interface improved.
• Console setup user interface improved (WS-2000 only).
• Bug fixed with UART0 communication (WS-2000 only).
• Improved data stream to AmbientWeather.net
• Corrected low battery bug for PM2.5. It would falsely alarm the low battery alert (WS-2000 only).
• RAM optimized (WS-2000 only).
• Rain calculation algorithm optimized (WS-2000 only).
• Backlight on/off control algorithm improved (WS-2000 only).

Version 4.1.4:

• Model WS-2000 only. Fixes low battery bug introduced in 4.1.2 for PM2.5 sensor.

Version 4.1.3:

• Model WS-2000 only. PM2.5, PM2.5_24h and its low battery, soil moisture sensor data push supported.

Version 4.1.2:

• Model WS-2000 only. Adds support for PM2.5 sensor to AmbientWeather.net

Version 4.1.1:

• Fixes rounding and sign error when temperature is between -10 and 0 degF.

Version 4.0.10:

• One customer reported their weather station would go offline every day at Midnight, so we rolled back the SDK but kept all of the other fixes in 4.0.9 until we can further evaluate the SDK.

Version 4.0.9:

• SDK is updated to official release 3.3.1. The WiFi connection is much faster and more stable.
• Time sync ping changed from Wunderground to AWS. The AWS time server is much more reliable.
• Weathercloud ID and password are verified for exactly 16 and 32 bytes, otherwise, no connection is attempted.
• Some customers reported WiFi disconnecting at Midnight. We were resetting the WiFi module every night to force a reconnect once per day, but we removed this logic.

Version 4.0.8:

• Fixed bug where temperature was set to 0.0 and Midnight.

Version 4.0.7:

• WiFi SDK update.

Version 4.0.6:

• After DNS lookup is verified, it will ping once per minute.

Version 4.0.3:

• Previous to Firmware Version 4.0.3, DNS queries were performed every 5 seconds, which was excessive.

• With Version 4.0.3, DNS queries are now performed once every 15 minutes.

Personal Weather Station Comparison Chart: https://ambientweather.com/weather-station-comparison-chart

The following is a comparison of specifications and features for the Ambient Weather station brands.

1. Falcon Series
   WS-8480

2. Observer Series
   WS-1201-IP

3. Osprey Series
   WS-2902C
   WS-1900A
   WS-1550-IP

4. Osprey Series
   WS-2000
   WS-5000

5. WS-7000 Series
   WS-7078
   WS-7079

6. WS-100 Series:
   WS-100

7. ColorView Series:
   WS-50

Each brand shares the same sensor array (Falcon, Osprey, Observer, ColorView), but have different console and Internet features.

Preventive Maintenance and Reset of the Outdoor Sensor Array. (Printed Part: WH65B)

To ensure that the outdoor weather station array stays in proper working condition please follow the steps below:

1.Replace the batteries. We recommend fresh Lithium Energizer and here is why:Why Are Lithium Ultimate Batteries Recommended And Not Alkaline Or Rechargeable Batteries?

2. Make certain the rain gauge is level. If not perfectly level, the tipping mechanism will not work properly and under report rain.

3. Visually inspect the rain funnel. Is the funnel missing? To replace the funnel, please visit: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902funnel.html

4. Check the funnel for any debris. Clean the funnel.

5. Remove the funnel and check for any debris that may be affecting the tipping mechanism. Tip the mechanism back and forth. Does the rain update on the console? Check for any bugs or dirt. Clean with a damp, soft cloth.

6. In heavy downpours or sideways wind, the rain droplets can “bounce” out of the rain gauge. Use Teflon spray: https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Silicone-Lubricant-Aerosol-14-Ounce/dp/B00D3ZKVAS to prevent accumulation of the droplets on the walls of the rain gauge.

How to Reset the Outdoor Sensor Array:

1. Cover the solar collector to shut of the solar energy source.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Let sit for up to 24 hours to drain the solar capacitor.
4. Reinsert fresh batteries.
5. Press the reset button (#10, below) for a full minute with a pointed object, such as a pen tip:

6. Uncover the solar collector.

7. LED(#11) should flash once per 16 seconds. If it is not flashing, the sensor array must be replaced.

8. Power down and up the console to resync(Remove batteries and AC Adapter then reinsert)

9. May take a few minutes for the outside array information to display on the console

*If the weather station array is not communicating properly with the indoor console AFTER performing ALL of the steps above then the outdoor sensor array OR individual sensor/sensors will need to be replaced.

**Why Preventive/Routine Maintenance needs to be done:

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:
more info…

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...

1. The WS-2000 is a newer model but shares the same sensor array as the WS-2902A.
2. The WS-2000 supports up to 8 additional thermo-hygrometers:
   https://www.ambientweather.com/amwh32b.html
3. The WS-2000 has a separate indoor thermo-hygrometer-barometer. The WS-2902A contains these sensors inside the console.
4. The WS-2000 has a nicer display console (TFT) vs. the WS-2902 (Color Film LCD), which has a limited viewing angle.
5. The WS-2000 is easier to set up with WiFi and the Internet, because the settings are entered on the console and not from an app.
6. Both weather stations support WiFi and Internet cloud services, including AmbientWeather.net.

If the temperature and / or humidity are showing dashes (–), and all of the other sensors are updating, it is possible the sensor array requires fresh batteries or needs resetting.

Replace the batteries. We recommend fresh Lithium Energizer and here is why:

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

1. Cover the solar collector to shut of the solar energy source.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Let sit for an hour to drain the solar capacitor
4. Press the reset button (#10, below) for a full minute with a pointed object, such as a pen tip:

1. Reinsert fresh batteries
2. Uncover the solar collector.
3. LED should flash once per 14 seconds. If it is not flashing, the sensor array must be replaced.
4. Power down and up the console to resync
5. If the outdoor temperature is still showing -40 or 140 degF or dashes (–) after several minutes, the sensor array must be replaced.
6. We have a one year warranty. To replace the sensor array, please visit:  www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
7. For out of warranty replacement, please visit: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902array.html

There are four basic issues that will limit the wireless range of the weather station:

1. Is the weather station console near other electronic devices? If so, move the weather station console to a new location.
2. Are you using the prescribed lithium batteries in the sensor array? Alkaline and other battery chemistry will only operate to + 10 degF. Lithium Energizer Ultimate Batteries operate to -40 degF.
3. How far is the sensor array from the console? The line of sight RF range is 300′, 100′ under most conditions. Reference the More Help Guide below for a discussion on line of sight, and the effect of walls or barriers.
4. Is the wireless signal transmitting through metal or thick walled concrete? How many walls or obstructions is it transmitting through? Metal or thick wall concrete can block a wireless signal.

If you continue to have issue, please read the More Help Guide below:

More Help:

If the sensor array is intermittent, or stops communicating at night or at dark, read this guide first:

Wireless Signal Is Intermittent Or Not Working

The guide recommends changing batteries and moving the sensor array or console around, or paying attention to barriers,  to overcome interference and distance.

it is important to note what LED light is doing on the bottom of the sensor array:

• LED on all of the time
• LED off all of the time
• LED flashing rapidy
• LED flashing normally (16 seconds)

If the LED is on all of the time, please reference:

Sensor Array Transmitter Light Stays On, Or Does Not Flash Once Per 16 Seconds, No Communication

If the LED  is flashing rapidly, please reference:

Sensor Array Is No Longer Communicating To The Console, LED Is Flashing Rapidly.

If the LED is flashing normally every 16 seconds, please reference:

Sensor Array Is No Longer Communicating To The Console, LED Is Flashing Normally (Every 14 Seconds)

If the LED is not flashing at all:

Please reset the sensor array:

1. Cover the solar collector to shut of the solar energy source.
2. Cover remove the batteries.
3. Press the reset button for a full minute. There should be no LED flashing
4.  Reinsert the batteries
5. Uncover the solar collector.
6. LED should flash once per 16 seconds. If it is not flashing, the sensor array must be replaced.
7. Power down and up the console to resync.
8. If the outdoor temperature and humidity are still showing dashes (–) after several minutes, the sensor array must be replaced.
9. We have a one year warranty. To replace the sensor array, please visit:  www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
10. If out of warranty, the sensor array can be purchased here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902array.html

If it is very cold outside, please reference:

When It Gets Cold Out, My Weather Station Stops Communicating

There are two versions of firmware:

• Console Firmware
• WiFi Firmware

The WS-2000 firmware must be updated to the following revisions in order to support the PM25, PM25IN, and AQIN Sensor:

• Firmware Revision Number (console): 1.4.4
• WiFi Firmware: AMBWeatherV4.1.4

To check the firmware version:

How do I Check my Firmware Versions

You must upgrade both versions of firmware for proper PM25 sensor operation:

Console Firmware:

How do I update firmware, WS-2000?

WiFi Firmware:

How do I update WiFi firmware, WS-2000/WS-5000

• The gust is the maximum wind speed in the 16 second update period (sampled once per second), whereas the wind speed is the 16 sample average. It is difficult to “perceive” an average wind speed.
• We recommend you switch the display console to gust. It will typically read 1.5 to 2.5 x higher, and agrees better with human perception and what you see outside. To switch the display to gust, press the WIND button.
• View the max gust of the day (or since the last reset, based on your reset settings). Press the MAX/MIN button once and the max values will be displayed. Next, press the WIND button to see the max gust of the day (or since the last reset):

• Does this value agree with your perception or other stations in the area?
• What is displayed on AmbientWeather.net is only sampled once every minute and saved to graphs and data once every 4-5 minutes. The gust will likely be missed at this sample rate.
• AmbientWeather.net does record the maximum gust of the day in the Wind Speed Tile. The example below shows a peak daily wind gust of 15.0 mph:
  
• Unless your cups stop abruptly and do not coast down, there is likely nothing wrong with your weather station.
• You can send us an email support@ambientweather.com with installation images, or post them on our Ambient Weather Network User Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambientweathernetwork/ and get a second opinion from thousands of users.
• If it is extremely cold (below freezing), it is possible that the wind gauge has frozen up. This is common to all weather stations with moving parts.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/B0031T82NObut this is not 100% effective.
• We have a detailed discussion here:

Wind Speed or Wind Gust Appears to Read Low.

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.

No, it does not. It comes with a bracket and two U-Bolts and to tighten around a 1 to 2″ diameter pole, which you supply.

If the sensor array drains batteries quickly after the batteries are replaced:

1. Remove the batteries and replace with non-rechargeable Energizer Lithium Ultimate batteries. We have a discussion here:Why Are Lithium Ultimate Batteries Recommended And Not Alkaline Or Rechargeable Batteries?

   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/amws2902array.html

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

The WS-2000 array works with four different consoles:

1. WS-2000,
   which is the one that came with your weather station.
   
   
2. WS-2902D
   which is a lower quality but less expensive color film LCD
3. WS-1900A
   which is identical to the WS-2902D console, but does not have a WiFi chip:

You can add a second or additional console to your WS-2000 weather station:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2000c.html

It will read and display both your existing indoor and outdoor sensor.

There is also a lower cost alternative WS-2902D console:

Ambient Weather WS-2902D Wireless Console

If your second console does not require connection to the Internet, and is for display purposes only, you can save by ordering the WS-1900 console:

https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1900console.html

The WS-1900 does not support the PM2.5 sensor or the 8-channel WH31E sensor.

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.

IOS:

Ambient Weather Dashboard

• Free.
• The Ambient Weather Network is an ad-free weather platform enhanced by a powerful network of weather stations providing the most accurate hyperlocal conditions for your neighborhood, activity, or business. Connect your compatible Ambient Weather Station to access your data remotely and join one of the fastest-growing weather communities. Personalize your data tiles, set alerts, and share your weather updates with other weather enthusiasts - all for free!

ANDROID:

Ambient Weather

• Free.
• The Ambient Weather Network is an ad-free weather platform enhanced by a powerful network of weather stations providing the most accurate hyperlocal conditions for your neighborhood, activity, or business. Connect your compatible Ambient Weather Station to access your data remotely and join one of the fastest-growing weather communities. Personalize your data tiles, set alerts, and share your weather updates with other weather enthusiasts - all for free!

IOS:

awnet

• Free.
• The awnet app allows you to connect your Ambient Weather Station WS-2000, WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C or WS-5000 console to your WiFi router and the internet. The WS-2902As were first sold in 06/2018.

ANDROID:

awnet

• Free.
• Connect your WS-2902A and other Ambient Weather Stations to WiFi, your router and the Internet, allowing you to publish on AmbientWeather.net and Wundeground.com.

IOS:

AmbientTool

• Free.
• The AmbientTool app allows you to connect your Ambient Weather Station WS-2902 console (sold from 12/2016 until 05/2018) to your WiFi router and the internet.

ANDROID:

Ambient Weather Osprey Tool

• Free.
• The Ambient Weather Osprey Tool allows you to communicate to your Osprey display console or internet module's WiFi connection, and program the connection to your wireless router and cloud services, such as Wunderground.

There have been significant reports of connection issues with Asus and Arris routers. Our Wi-Fi chip manufacturer resolved these issues with an updated SDK (many non-Ambient Weather devices share the same issue), which was implemented in WiFi Firmware Version 4.2.6.

If you are running Firmware Version 4.2.4 (or prior), there are two options:

Option 1 - Temporarily change the encryption on your router, until after you upgrade, and then set the encryption back to the nominal settings.

Open up a web browser (Internet Explorer, for example) and enter the IP address http://192.168.0.1 in your browser’s address bar and press Enter. The Login window will prompt for the router configuration username and password.

• Select only 802.11 b/g/n mode. The other two options do not work at all for most Wi-Fi modules. We believe these routers have a general problem with 802.11n and 802.11b/g.
• Make sure “AP isolation” is disabled.
• Make sure no security option is selected.

To update the WiFi firmware, you must first download the awnet app for mobile devices a guide here can assist. After the firmware update, you can return your router to it’s normal settings.

Option 2 - Send the weather station to us, and we can upgrade the firmware for you. To get started, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

1. Visually inspect the rain funnel. Is the funnel missing? To replace the funnel, please visit:https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902funnel.html
2. Check the funnel for any debris. Clean the funnel.
3. Remove the funnel and check for any debris that may be affecting the tipping mechanism. Tip the mechanism back and forth. Does the rain update on the console? Check for any bugs or dirt. Clean with a damp, soft cloth.
   
4. If the problem persists, we have a one year warranty. Please visit www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
5. If out of warranty, the sensor array can be replaced here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902array.html

Why does my PM25/PM2.5 not show up on AmbientWeather.net/ Ambient Dashboard app?

You will need to update your consoles firmware and your wifi firmware to the most current versions as shown below.

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

How Do I Update The WiFi Firmware, WS-2000 And WS-5000?

The following is the Telnet protocol for direct communication protocol to the specified products listed below:

1. Data exchange format：

Fixed header, CMD, SIZE, DATA1, DATA2, … , DATAn, CHECKSUM

Fixed header: 2 bytes, header is fixed as 0xffff

CMD: 1 byte, Command

SIZE: 1 byte, packet size，counted from CMD till CHECKSUM

DATA: n bytes, payloads，variable length

CHECKSUM: 1 byte, CHECKSUM=CMD+SIZE+DATA1+DATA2+…+DATAn

• Command and data structure definition:

typedef  enum  {

//

CMD_WRITE_SSID                                                                 = 0x11,// send SSID and Password to WIFI module

CMD_BROADCAST                                                = 0x12,// UDP cast for device echo，answer back data size is 2 Bytes

CMD_READ_ECOWITT                                                          = 0x1E,// read aw.net setting

CMD_WRITE_ ECOWITT                                                       = 0x1F, //write back awt.net setting

CMD_READ_WUNDERGROUND                        = 0x20,// read Wunderground setting

CMD_WRITE_WUNDERGROUND                       = 0x21, //write back Wunderground setting

CMD_READ_WOW                                                                 = 0x22, // read WeatherObservationsWebsite setting

CMD_WRITE_WOW                                                                = 0x23, // write back WeatherObservationsWebsite setting

CMD_READ_WEATHERCLOUD                          = 0x24,// read Weathercloud setting

CMD_WRITE_WEATHERCLOUD                         = 0x25, //write back Weathercloud setting

CMD_READ_SATION_MAC                                  = 0x26,// read MAC address

CMD_READ_CUSTOMIZED                 = 0x2A,// read Customized sever setting

CMD_WRITE_CUSTOMIZED                = 0x2B, // write back Customized sever setting

CMD_WRITE_UPDATE                                                           = 0x43,// firmware upgrade

CMD_READ_FIRMWARE_VERSION = 0x50,// read current firmware version number

CMD_READ_USR_PATH                       = 0x51,

CMD_WRITE_USR_PATH                     = 0x52,

// the following command is only valid for GW1000, WH2650 and wn1900支持：

CMD_GW1000_LIVEDATA                                   = 0x27, // read current data，reply data size is 2bytes.

             CMD_GET_SOILHUMIAD                                 = 0x28,// read Soilmoisture Sensor calibration parameters

             CMD_SET_SOILHUMIAD                                                 = 0x29, // write back Soilmoisture Sensor calibration parameters

CMD_GET_MulCH_OFFSET                                                = 0x2C, // read multi channel sensor offset value

CMD_SET_MulCH_OFFSET                                = 0x2D, // write back  multi channel sensor OFFSET value

CMD_GET_PM25_OFFSET                                  = 0x2E, // read PM2.5OFFSET calibration data

CMD_SET_PM25_OFFSET                                  = 0x2F, // writeback PM2.5OFFSET calibration data

             CMD_READ_SSSS                                                                            = 0x30,// read system info

             CMD_WRITE_SSSS                                                                           = 0x31,// write back system info

             CMD_READ_RAINDATA                                                   = 0x34,// read rain data

             CMD_WRITE_RAINDATA                                                  = 0x35, // write back rain data

             CMD_READ_GAIN                                                                             = 0x36, // read rain gain

             CMD_WRITE_GAIN                                                                            = 0x37, // write back rain gain

             CMD_READ_CALIBRATION                             = 0x38,// read sensor set offset calibration value

             CMD_WRITE_CALIBRATION                                           = 0x39,// write back  sensor set offset value

             CMD_READ_SENSOR_ID               = 0x3A,// read Sensors ID

CMD_WRITE_SENSOR_ID                 = 0x3B, // write back Sensors ID

CMD_READ_SENSOR_ID_NEW        = 0x3C,//// this is reserved for newly added sensors

             CMD_WRITE_REBOOT                                                     = 0x40,// system restart

             CMD_WRITE_RESET                                                        = 0x41,// reset to default

}CMD_LT;

//********************************************************************************************

#define SOIL_CH_MAX                                       8

#define WH31_CHANNEL                                              8

#define PM25_CH_MAX             4

#define LEAK_CH_MAX             4

typedef enum

{                           

    //eWH24_SENSOR = 0x00,

    eWH65_SENSOR = 0x00,

    //eWH69_SENSOR,

    eWH68_SENSOR,

    eWH80_SENSOR,  //80H（

    eWH40_SENSOR,

    eWH25_SENSOR,

    eWH26_SENSOR,

    eWH31_SENSORCH1,

    eWH31_SENSORCH2,

    eWH31_SENSORCH3,

    eWH31_SENSORCH4,

    eWH31_SENSORCH5,

    eWH31_SENSORCH6,

    eWH31_SENSORCH7,

    eWH31_SENSORCH8,

    eWH51_SENSORCH1,

    eWH51_SENSORCH2,

    eWH51_SENSORCH3,

    eWH51_SENSORCH4,

    eWH51_SENSORCH5,

    eWH51_SENSORCH6,

    eWH51_SENSORCH7,

    eWH51_SENSORCH8,

    eWH41_SENSORCH1,

    eWH41_SENSORCH2,

    eWH41_SENSORCH3,

    eWH41_SENSORCH4,

    //————-

    eWH57_SENSOR,

    eWH55_SENSORCH1,

    eWH55_SENSORCH2,

    eWH55_SENSORCH3,

eWH55_SENSORCH4,  

    eWH34_SENSORCH1 = 31,

    eWH34_SENSORCH2 = 32,

    eWH34_SENSORCH3 = 33,

    eWH34_SENSORCH4 = 34,

    eWH34_SENSORCH5 = 35,

    eWH34_SENSORCH6 = 36,

    eWH34_SENSORCH7 = 37,

    eWH34_SENSORCH8 = 38,

    // the sensor sequence can not be altered!!

    //————-

    eMAX_SENSOR

}SENSOR_IDT;

//——————————————————————————————————————————————–

#define ITEM_INTEMP                                                    0x01//Indoor Temperature (℃)                                                          2

#define ITEM_OUTTEMP                                                                0x02//Outdoor Temperature (℃)                                       2

#define ITEM_DEWPOINT                                              0x03//Dew point (℃)                                                                                         2

#define ITEM_WINDCHILL                                             0x04//Wind chill (℃)                                                                                         2

#define ITEM_HEATINDEX                                             0x05//Heat index (℃)                                                                          2

#define ITEM_INHUMI                                                     0x06//Indoor Humidity (%)                                                                  1

#define ITEM_OUTHUMI                                                 0x07//Outdoor Humidity (%)                                                               1

#define ITEM_ABSBARO                                                                0x08//Absolutely Barometric (hpa)                                   2

#define ITEM_RELBARO                                                0x09//Relative Barometric (hpa)                                       2

#define ITEM_WINDDIRECTION                   0x0A//Wind Direction (360°)                                                              2

#define ITEM_WINDSPEED                                           0x0B//Wind Speed (m/s)                                                                     2

#define ITEM_GUSTSPEED                                           0x0C//Gust Speed (m/s)                                                                     2

#define ITEM_RAINEVENT                                            0x0D//Rain Event (mm)                                                                      2

#define ITEM_RAINRATE                                                               0x0E//Rain Rate (mm/h)                                                                  2

#define ITEM_RAINHOUR                                              0x0F//Rain hour (mm)                                                                         2

#define ITEM_RAINDAY                                                  0x10//Rain Day (mm)                                                                          2

#define ITEM_RAINWEEK                                              0x11//Rain Week (mm)                                                                       2

#define ITEM_RAINMONTH                                           0x12//Rain Month (mm)                                                                      4

#define ITEM_RAINYEAR                                                               0x13//Rain Year (mm)                                                                      4

#define ITEM_RAINTOTALS                                           0x14//Rain Totals (mm)                                                                       4

#define ITEM_LIGHT                                                        0x15//Light (lux)                                                                                   4

#define ITEM_UV                                                                              0x16//UV (uW/m2)                                                                                            2

#define ITEM_UVI                                                                             0x17//UVI (0-15 index)                                                                     1

#define ITEM_TIME                                                                          0x18//Date and time                                                                                         6

#define ITEM_DAYLWINDMAX                                      0X19//Day max wind(m/s)                                                                  2

#define ITEM_TEMP1                                                      0x1A//Temperature 1(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_TEMP2                                                      0x1B//Temperature 2(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_TEMP3                                                      0x1C//Temperature 3(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_TEMP4                                                      0x1D//Temperature 4(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_TEMP5                                                      0x1E//Temperature 5(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_TEMP6                                                      0x1F//Temperature 6(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_TEMP7                                                      0x20//Temperature 7(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_TEMP8                                                      0x21//Temperature 8(℃)                                                                    2

#define ITEM_HUMI1                                                       0x22//Humidity 1, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_HUMI2                                                       0x23//Humidity 2, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_HUMI3                                                       0x24//Humidity 3, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_HUMI4                                                       0x25//Humidity 4, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_HUMI5                                                       0x26//Humidity 5, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_HUMI6                                                       0x27//Humidity 6, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_HUMI7                                                       0x28//Humidity 7, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_HUMI8                                                       0x29//Humidity 8, 0-100%                                                                  1

#define ITEM_PM25_CH1                                              0x2A//PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor(μg/m3)                          2

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP1                                             0x2B//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                               2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE1                   0x2C//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP2                                             0x2D//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                               2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE2                   0x2E//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP3                                             0x2F//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE3                   0x30//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP4                                             0x31//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE4                   0x32//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP5                                             0x33//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE5                   0x34//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP6                                             0x35//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE6                   0x36//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP7                                             0x37//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE7                   0x38//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP8                                             0x39//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE8                   0x3A//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP9                                             0x3B//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                               2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE9                   0x3C//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP10                                           0x3D//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                               2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE10                 0x3E//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP11                                           0x3F//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE11                 0x40//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP12                                           0x41//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE12                 0x42//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP13                                           0x43//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE13                 0x44//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP14                                           0x45//Soil Temperature(℃)                                                2

#define ITEM_SOILMOISTURE14                 0x46//Soil Moisture(%)                                                                       1

#define ITEM_SOILTEMP15                                           0x47//Soil Temperature(℃)     & ... Permalink

Console : Input 5V DC; 6.5′ 110-240V 50-60 Hz wall charger included.

Power Consumption: 0.5 Watts (1.25 Watts during WiFi configuration mode)

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

WS-8478/WS-8478A/WS-8480

WS-1900/WS-2902/WS-2902A/WS-2902B

WS-2000/WS-2002/WS-5000

WS-1000/WS-1001/WS-1002

It will not. The device will only connect to a wifi routers main 2.4GHz signal. It will not connect to a guest account or a Mesh networks secondary nodes. To get around having to use a wifi router you can use our Observerip module which will connect directly to a router via an ethernet cable and remove the need for wifi.

Currently, at this time, no.

AQI is calculated individually for each pollutant. The overall pollutant with the highest AQI becomes the reported AQI. Since AmbientWeather.net only monitors (at this time) PM2.5, the only AQI value they could calculate would be the PM2.5 AQI. If, by chance, the PM10 AQI is higher than the PM2.5 AQI, then AmbientWeather.net would be reporting the wrong AQI value.

AQI, is a unitless index derived by the EPA.

Reference:

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-05/documents/zell-aqi.pdf

The U.S. EPA PM2.5 AQI model is on Page 11.

Q: What size socket/wrench can I use to tighten the nuts for the u-bolts/u bolts for my outdoor sensor array?

A: 10mm

1. Install each M5 nut in the order above. 1, 2, 3 then 4.
2. Do not tighten with an impact driver. Hand tighten, then a half turn / 180 degrees. No more.
3. If your mounting pole is a soft material (wood, pvc, etc.) you may need to retighten the M5 nuts when you perform your maintenance every 3 months.

Can the PM25/PM2.5 sensor measure pollen?

No. Pollen doesn’t have much effect on the AQI for particle pollution. Most pollen particles are much larger than the particles we measure for the AQI. The size of PM2.5 is 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller while pollen particles are usually well over 10 micrometers. Pollen particles can sometimes rupture and break into smaller airborne particles in the PM2.5 range, but their contribution is too small to make a difference in the AQI.

Place each curved foam insert in between the cutouts where the rain funnel locks into place.

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 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 inHg (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 by accessing https://ambientweather.net/baro, and set your weather station to match the official reporting station.

To enter the calibrated relative pressure into the console, you must enter the SET mode. To enter the SET mode, press and hold the SET button for two seconds, and press SET  eleven more times until the pressure flashes. This setting allows you to change the units of measure from inHg to mm to hPa.

Press SET one more time, and Relative Pressure will flash.

Press [WIND +] or [PRESSURE -] to adjust relative pressure up or down.

Reference Section 6.4.4 of the User Manual below for details on calibration of relative pressure:

https://p10.secure.hostingprod.com/@site.ambientweatherstore.com/ssl/Manuals/WS-2902A.pdf

The settings are summarized below.

How-to Video on connecting your WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C display console to WiFi and the Internet using an Android device:

1. To connect your WS-2902A or WS-2902D to AmbientWeather.net, you must first connect your weather station console to your WiFi Router.

Look for the WiFi icon  in the time field of the weather station console. Make sure this WiFi icon is on. If it is on, you already connected to WiFi.

If it is off, please reference:

I Cannot Connect The WS-2902A Console To WiFi.

How Do I Connect My WS-2902, WS-2902A To AmbientWeather.Net?

2.  Launch the console configuraton app  awnet  on your mobile device or tablet, the weather station MAC address is displayed in the Device List.
The example below is for three devices connected to the same network:

Tap on the device directly to program it and make sure a schedule is set:

3. Visit AmbientWeather.net and select Create your Account. Use the MAC address shown above to register your account.

The WS-2902A console adds “MiFi” capability, where it broadcasts a signal where you can connect directly to the console. This makes it easier to set up if you have a dual band router, because you are not required to temporarily turn off the 5.0 GHz band. The WS-2902A still retains the set up method for the WS-2902.

We no longer recommend upgrading your console from a WS-2902 to WS-2902A. We have found that in many cases, it bricks the console.

The WS-2902A replaced the WS-2902 in 2018.

The WS-2902A adds direct console Internet connectivity to the WS-2902. This makes it easier to connect to a dual band router.

The WS-2902 uses the mobile app AmbientTool to connect to your router. This app communicates to your console through the router.

The WS-2902 uses the mobile app awnet to connect to your router. This app provides direct connection to the console.

1. If the display is on rain rate, and it has not updated in the last 10 minutes, the rain will read 0.00 in. Change the display to read daily, weekly, monthly or yearly rain by pressing the rain key. Does the rain stay at 0.00?
2. Visually inspect the rain funnel. Is the funnel missing? To replace the funnel, please visit:https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902funnel.html
3. Check the funnel for any debris. Clean the funnel.
4. Remove the funnel and check for any debris that may be affecting the tipping mechanism. Tip the mechanism back and forth. Does the rain update on the console? Check for any bugs or dirt. Clean with a damp, soft cloth.
   
5. If the problem persists, 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/amws2902rainassembly.html

If you changed your network configuration or your WiFi password:

1. Unplug power to modem, router and console (unplug AC adapter and/or remove batteries).
2. Plug power back into the cable Modem and let it sync back up with the network.
3. Plug power back into the Router and let it sync up.
4. Plug AC adapter back into the console.
5. Wait 5 minutes then click corresponding link below and follow the instructions.

If that did not get you connected the below guides for your weather station will help you get connected

WS-2902

Android Device: I Cannot Connect My WS-2902 To WiFi, Android

Iphone: I Cannot Connect My WS-2902 To WiFi, Apple Or IOS

WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C: I Cannot Connect The WS-2902A,WS-2902B,WS-2902C Console To WiFi.

WS-2902D: How do I connect my WS-2902D to Wi-Fi.

WS-2000, WS-5000, WS-4000: How Do I Connect The WS-2000/WS-5000 To WiFi And The Internet

WS-1965: Connecting WS-1965 Console to WiFi 

WS-50: How Do I Connect My The WS-50 To WiFi?

WS-100: How To Connect The WS-100 To Wifi And The Internet

WS-7078,WS-7079: How Do I Access The User Interface Panel, WS-7078 And WS-7079

WS-8480: How Do I Access The User Interface Panel, Falcon Series.

WS-8482: How Do I Connect The WS-8482 To WiFi And The Internet?

How-to Video on connecting your WS-2902A display console to WiFi and the Internet using an ios device(iphone/ipad):

To turn on on or off alarms, enter the Alarm Mode.

Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds to enter the ALARM Set Mode. To save and proceed to the next alarm setting, press (do not hold) the SET button.

To exit the alarm mode at any time, press the LIGHT / SNOOZE button.

The figure below summarizes the alarm mode sequence and commands.

Hint – if the alarm goes off at the same time every day, the time alarm is turned on.

Press and hold the TEMP. and MAX/MIN buttons at the same time for 5 seconds to enter calibration mode. The CAL icon will be displayed:

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.

The table below summarizes the set mode sequence and commands.

1. The WS-8478A has a much nicer display console. The WS-2902A uses a color film LCD which has a small viewing angle. The WS-8478A uses a high contrast PMVA display, and is almost twice as large.
2. The WS-8478A supports 7 additional thermo-hygrometer sensors.
3. The WS-2902A includes a UV and solar radiation sensor. The WS-8478A includes a UV sensor only.

If you receive error ‘Unable to join “AMBWeather-wifixxxx”:

If you receive error ‘Unable to join “AMBWeather-wifixxxx” when trying to set up the WS-2902A console with the awnet app on an ios device (iphone/ipad) please follow the steps below.

1. Uninstall awnet app
2. Restart iphone/ipad
3. Resinstall awnet app
4. Make sure you Select ‘Allow While Using App’

5. Follow set up instructions in app

1. Replace the batteries.
2. 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
3. If out of warranty, a replacement sensor module can be purchased here:https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902thermohyfroassembly.html

If the firmware does not update when you tap  the Upgrade Firmware button, delete the awnet   app from your mobile device and download it and try again.

If you are using the discontinued AmbientTool  app, delete that app from your mobile device.

1. Make sure the console is showing the outdoor temperature in the outdoor field, and not Dew Point, Heat Index or Wind Chill. Look for the icon above outdoor temperature.Press the [TEMP] button to switch between Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill (CHILL), Dew Point (DEW) and Heat Index (HEAT).
2. Replace the batteries. We recommend the following batteries:
   My Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?
3. Clean any corrosion around and on the battery terminals.
4. 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
5. If out of warranty, a replacement array can be purchased here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902array.html

Unable to connect to AmbientWeather.net or with the awnet app with AT&T UVERSE/ARRIS modem/router

1.From a browser on the same LAN as your Uverse modem/router, browse to the administrator  address.  By default this is 192.168.1.254.

2.On the Status tab, locate the Restart button for the 2.4 ghz radio, highlighted in pink on the attached image.  Click this button.   You will need to provide the Uverse device’s access code, shown on the bottom of the Uverse modem/router, unless it has been changed by the user.  The radio restart takes 5 to 10 seconds. 

3.When the restart is complete, the Device List tab will show all the nodes connected (wired or WiFi).  If the Ambient Weather controller isn’t shown in the device list, or the WiFi icon on the controller panel is not on solid, then go through the WiFi setup as detailed in the awnet app.

4. Click the corresponding link below and follow the awnet app setup instructions.

Android Device: I Cannot Connect My WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C To WiFi, Android.
iOS Device: I Cannot Connect My WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C To WiFi, Apple Or IOS.

If the display is blank:

1. Make sure the console is plugged into AC power and the power is switched on. If the console operates on battery power, the LED backlight is temporary when LIGHT SNOOZE button is pushed.
2. Press the LIGHT SNOOZE button on the front of the console. The backlight may have been inadvertently turned off.
3. If the console also stops reporting to online services, the console or AC adapter need replacing.
4. 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.htmlIf out of warranty. the AC adapter is available here for purchase:  https://www.ambientweather.com/amws1000acadapter.html
5. If out of warranty, the console is available here for purchase:WS-2902: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902console.htmlWS-2902A: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902aconsole.html

If the wind vane is moving, but the wind direction is not changing on the console:

1. Make sure the wind vane is firmly attached to the shaft with the set screw. Move the shaft manually with your hand.
2. 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
3. If out of warranty, a replacement array can be purchased here: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902array.html

Press and hold the WIND + and PRESSURE – buttons at the same time on the display console at the same time for about 5 seconds and the WiFi icon will flash along with M-B in the time field if you own the WS-2902A.

If nothing flashes after holding the buttons, you own a WS-2902 console.

You can also tell by looking at the outer box and the first page of the paper manual included in the box.

If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, you point your solar panel to the North and calibrate your wind vane on the console 180 degrees out of phase.

Reference the User Manual here:

https://p10.secure.hostingprod.com/@site.ambientweatherstore.com/ssl/Manuals/WS-2902A.pdf

and search for the section labeled Calibration. Adjust the wind direction offset to 180.

To turn the Time Alarm Off in the WS-1900 and WS-2902A series, press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds. The Alarm Time will flash. Press (do not hold) The ALARM button again to toggle the alarm on and off. The alarm bell will appear  and disappear in the time field.

Why is my iphone unable to connect using the awnet app?

When you first open up the awnet app please make  sure you select ‘Allow While Using App‘. If you DO NOT select ‘Allow While Using App‘ then your iphone will not connect and you will need to uninstall then reinstall the awnet app

1. Visually inspect the rain funnel. Is the funnel missing? To replace the funnel, please visit:https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902funnel.html
2. Check the funnel for any debris. Clean the funnel.
3. Remove the funnel and check for any debris that may be affecting the tipping mechanism. Tip the mechanism back and forth. Does the rain update on the console? Check for any bugs or dirt. Clean with a damp, soft cloth.
   
4. If the problem persists, we have a one year warranty. Please visit www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
5. If out of warranty, the sensor array can be replaced here:https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902rainassembly.html

1. Make sure the backlight is turned on. Press the LIGHT/SNOOZE button on the front of the console to adjust the brightness.
2. Make sure the console is plugged into an AC adapter, and if on a switched outlet, make sure the outlet switch is turned on.
3. Check the connector in the back of the console, and make sure it is firmly inserted into the connector.
4. If the problem persists, the console needs replacing. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
5. If out of warranty, a replacement console is available here:
   WS-2902 Console: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902console.html
   WS-2902A Console: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902aconsole.html

There is a problem with the sensor inside the console.

The console must be replaced.

1. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbienetWeather.com/rma.html
2. If out of warranty, a replacement console can be purchased here:WS-2902: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902console.html
   WS-2902A: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902aconsole.html

There is a problem with the sensor inside the console. A similar issue is the sensor works fine when running on batteries, but reads 14 degF when plugged into AC power.

The console must be replaced.

1. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbienetWeather.com/rma.html
2. If out of warranty, a replacement console can be purchased here:WS-2902: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902console.html
   WS-2902A: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902aconsole.html

The AC adapter or console has a power issue.

1. If you have a volt meter, test the voltage output of the AC adapter.
2. The console or AC adapter needs replacing. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
3. If out of warranty, a replacement console is available here:
   WS-2902 Console: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902console.html
   WS-2902A Console: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902aconsole.html

How to resync the WS-2902 series console to the outdoor sensor array:

1. Bring the outdoor sensor array within 10 feet of the console.
2. Unplug the power and remove batteries from the console
3. Insert power cable back into the console
4. Press the Light/Snooze button for 30 seconds.
5. Give it 5 minutes for the outdoor sensor data to appear on the console

The rubber strips or footing stick to the bottom of the console fold out legs, #2 in the image below. It makes the skid resistant.

If you loaded Merlin^[1]  third party firmware from your router, it may prevent the WS-2902A console from communicating to the app through your router.

We recommend loading the default Arris / Asus router firmware.

^[1] Asuswrt-Merlin is a third party firmware for select Asus wireless routers. Based on the Asuswrt firmware developed by Asus, it brings tweaks, new features and other improvements to the original firmware, while retaining its performance and ease of use.

Q: How can I disable the wifi from broadcasting on my console?

A: You cannot. The console is constantly broadcasting data and also inputting data from the NIST time server, as well as pinging(AmbientWeather.net) to make sure the connection is still alive in the event it loses an Internet connection.

We have contacted the router manufacturer to identify what causes this issue. We cannot replicate it.

However, we believe it is related to a bug in the Asus firmware.

To resolve this issue, set the wireless mode to Legacy:

What are Tendency Arrows?

6.14 Tendency Arrows

Tendency arrows allow you to quickly determine of temperature or pressure are rising and falling in a three hour update period, updated every 30 minutes.

Figure 27 defines the conditions for rising and falling pressure every 3 hours.

Q: What is the WIFI component power consumption for the WS-2902 series consoles?

A: The instant peak current of the wifi module can be up to 500mA, and its average current is about 200mA.

So it is safer to have an adapter that is capable of supplying 1.0mA ( at least 500mA ) for stable operation.

1000 Milliampere (mA) = 1 Watt/Volt (W/V)

Q: Which sensors work with the WS-2902B console?

A: The WS-2902B will ONLY work with the WH31/WH31B/WH31E, WH31P (probed) and PM25/PM25IN sensors.

The sensors are “pass-through”, which means they will not appear on the local display console, but are displayed on AmbientWeather.net.

It will NOT work with WH31L (lightning), WH31LA (leak alert), WH31SM (soil moisture) .

The following image is an example of a channel 1 sensor. The title is customizable on the website:

1. Look for the WiFi icon  in the time field of the weather station console. Make sure this WiFi icon is on. If it is on, you already connected to WiFi.
2. The WS-2902A will not connect to a Guest Account.
3. If you have repeaters and they have the same name or SSID,  power off the repeater(s).
4. If you own a 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.
5. Select your APP PERMISSIONS on your Android Device and make sure Location is turned On for the awnet app:
   
6. Temporarily turn off virus software, like Bitdefender, which is known to cause connection issues.
7. The Android phone may not connect to the Ambient Wireless SSID if it cannot resolve the DNS address client3.google.com, and will instead try to use the LTE network.To avoid this,  temporarily disable Switch to mobile data on your  on your device under Settings -> Connections -> WiFi -> Advanced -> Switch to mobile data. You can re-enable this after you are finished.or:
8. Swipe down from the top of the screen, select Settings, press Data usage and then flick the Mobile data switch from On to Off – this will completely turn off your mobile data connection.  You can re-enable this after you are finished.
9. To connect your console to your wireless router and the Internet, you must first download the awnet app  to your phone or tablet. The awnet app is only a console configuration tool and is not used to view your live data.The app is available here:
   Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dtston.ambienttoolplus
   
   Note: The most common mistake is to download the AmbientTool app, which is designed for the first generation WS-2902.
10. 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 WiFi signal.
11. Run the Ambient Weather awnet  app , and select Add a Device:
12. Proceed through the awnet wizard following the instructions at the bottom. On the fourth panel, select Scan enter your 2.4 GHz router’s name (SSID) and WiFi password:
    
    Important Note: If you own a dual band router, and the SSIDs (router name) are different for the two different bands, make sure you select the 2.4 GHz Band.
13. Scroll to the bottom and select ‘Save’
14. If the problem persists, rerun this help guide, but this time, connect the phone to the console WiFi AMBWeather-WIFI first, before proceeding to Step 5:
    
15.  If you continue to have an issue, try a different android or apple device.  The most common issue is typing it in wrong if you own and Apple, or not selecting it when you Scan Devices on and Android.

WiFi Connection Video, Android: WiFi Connection Video, Android

**NOTE** MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER THAT CAME WITH YOUR CONSOLE. THE CONSOLE WILL NOT CONNECT TO WIFI WITHOUT THE POWER ADAPTER BEING USED.

Connect any of our IFTTT-enabled Ambient Weather Stations to your favorite Amazon Alexa device in just a few easy steps. After completing the steps below, you will have the ability to ask Alexa for things like weather reports, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, and past weather events.

1. Confirm your station compatibility

First things first, let's confirm your compatibility. The following stations are IFTTT enabled and offer Amazon Alexa compatibility:

If the station you own is not on this list, it does NOT currently work with Amazon Alexa.

To learn more about IFTTT Devices, check out our blog post: IFTTT Basics.

2. Connect Your Station to AmbientWeather.Net.

If your station is already connected to AmbientWeather.net, go ahead and move to Step #3.

If you are not connected, follow the instructions below to get set up. The Amazon Alexa Skill is based on your Ambient Weather Network account data and is REQUIRED before adding the skill to your Alexa.

1. To connect your station to AmbientWeather.net, you must first link your weather station console to your WiFi Router. Look for the WiFi icon in the time field of the weather station console. If this icon is on, you are already connected to WiFi. If it is off, please reference these instructions HERE.
2. Next, launch the console configuration app AWNET on your mobile device or tablet. The app will pick up the nearby device and display the weather station MAC address in the Device List. Please note: The AWNET app is only a console configuration tool and is not used to view your live data.
   
   AWNET app Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dtston.ambienttoolplus
   
   AWNET app Download for iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awnet/id1341994564
   
3. Visit AmbientWeather.net and select Create Your Account. Use the MAC address you acquired in the previous step to register your account!

Don't forget to return to your personal dashboard once you've completed setting up Amazon Alexa. Ambientweather.net offers a customizable dashboard of your conditions and sensors along with a large interactive weather community where you can share your own forecasts and connect with stations in your area.

3. Download the Amazon Alexa Skill

Sign in to your Amazon account and add the Ambient Weather Skill at no cost.

Download the Ambient Weather Amazon Alexa Skill.

4. Ask Alexa

Once the Ambient Weather Skill has been enabled for Amazon Alexa, you can begin asking questions about your indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Say: "Alexa, ask 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."

Here are some sample commands:

• Weather Report
• Outdoor conditions
• Indoor conditions
• Yesterday's weather
• Conditions for October 15, 2020
• Conditions for September 2020
• Conditions for 2020
• Change default device to {the name of your device}

We hope you enjoy using this new skill from Ambient Weather. Have any questions? Contact us at support@AmbientWeather.com

To set alerts, login to your AmbientWeather.net account and select the Alerts page:

https://ambientweather.net/alerts

Text or Email alerts can be sent when a specific parameter is out of range.

If the value exceeds (greater than or less than) the alert amount, a text or email is sent.

Once the value falls within the normal range, the alert is reset, and an alarm can be sent again once outside the range again. This prevents repeated alerts for the same parameter.

The Notification Time Window is the minimum time after an alert can be repeated for the same condition. This is useful for parameters like wind speed, that change often and rapidly.

Here is an example scenario with the Notification Time Window set to 10 minutes.

If Wind Speed is greater than 20, send an alert.

• Time: 2:00 pm.  Wind Speed is 24. Alert is sent.
• Time: 2:03 pm. Wind Speed is 12. Alert is reset.
• Time: 2:05 pm. Wind Speed is 26. Alert is not set because 5 minutes ago, the alert was already sent.
• Time: 2:12 pm. Wind Speed is 24. Alert is sent.

More than one alert can be set for the same parameter. Here is an example:

Wind Speed > 20 mph

Wind Speed > 30 mph

Wind Speed > 40 mph

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1. Make sure your weather station console is connected to WiFi. Look for the WiFi icon  in the time field on your display console.
2. Launch awnet  on your mobile device or tablet, the weather station MAC address is displayed in the Device List.
   The example below is for three devices connected to the same network:

Tap on the device directly to program it and make sure a schedule it set:

1. Look for the WiFi icon  in the time field of the weather station console. Make sure this WiFi icon is on. If it is on, you already connected to WiFi.
2. The WS-2902A will not connect to a Guest Account.
3. If you have repeaters and they have the same name or SSID,  power off the repeater(s).
4. If you own a 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.
5. WiFi Assist is a feature lets you automatically pop over to cellular data if you end up on a WiFi network with a poor connection. This can interfere with the connection process it is recommended to be disabled during setup.
6. Go to Settings → Cellular
   
7. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the cellular data settings and turn off WiFi assist. it will be the last option beneath everything else.
   
8. Scroll all the way back up to the top and now disable cellular data completely.
   
9. To connect your console to your wireless router and the Internet, you must first download the awnet app  to your phone or tablet. The awnet app is only a console configuration tool and is not used to view your live data.The app is available here:Apple iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awnet/id1341994564
   
   Note: The most common mistake is to download the AmbientTool app, which is designed for the first generation WS-2902.
10. When you first open up the awnet app please make  sure you select ‘Allow While Using App‘. If you DO NOT select ‘Allow While Using App‘ then your iphone will not connect and you will need to uninstall then reinstall the awnet app
11. 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 WiFi signal.
12. Prior to running the awnet app, make sure your phone is connected to your router. If you own a dual band router, and the SSIDs (router name) are different for the two different bands, make sure you select the 2.4 GHz Band.
13. Run the Ambient Weather awnet  app , and select Add a Device:
    
14. Proceed through the awnet wizard following the instructions at the bottom. On the fourth panel, select enter the WiFi password. Make sure the correct SSID or router is already entered:
    
15. If you continue to have an issue, try a different android or apple device.  The most common issue is typing it in wrong if you own and Apple, or not selecting it when you Scan Devices on and Android.

**NOTE** MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE AC POWER ADAPTER THAT CAME WITH YOUR CONSOLE. THE CONSOLE WILL NOT CONNECT TO WIFI WITHOUT THE POWER ADAPTER BEING USED.

This help guide is intended to be used with WS-2902A, WS-2902B or WS-2902C  model of weather station

If you have a WS-2902 please go the guide here

To update the firmware on the WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C  console , launch awnet   from your mobile device.

From the Device Info panel, tap on your device (in the example below, three devices are connected to the same device):

On the bottom right is the current firmware version of your console. If there is an upgrade available, tap on the upgrade link:

WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C: Please refer to the manual first for setup instructions.

ANDROID Setup:

 WiFi Connection Video, Android: WiFi Connection Video, Android

 AWNET app Download Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dtston.ambienttoolplus

If you are having trouble connecting, after following the set-up instructions in the manual, then please refer to the walk through below:

1. Look for the WiFi icon  in the time field of the weather station console. Make sure this WiFi icon is on. If it is on, you already connected to WiFi.
2. The WS-2902A will not connect to a Guest Account.
3. If you have repeaters and they have the same name or SSID,  power off the repeater(s).
4. If you own a 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.
5. Select your APP PERMISSIONS on your Android Device and make sure Location is turned On for the awnet app:
   
6. The Android phone may not connect to the Ambient Wireless SSID if it cannot resolve the DNS address client3.google.com, and will instead try to use the LTE network.To avoid this,  temporarily disable Switch to mobile data on your  on your device under Settings -> Connections -> WiFi -> Advanced -> Switch to mobile data. You can re-enable this after you are finished.or:
7. Swipe down from the top of the screen, select Settings, press Data usage and then flick the Mobile data switch from On to Off – this will completely turn off your mobile data connection.  You can re-enable this after you are finished.
8. To connect your console to your wireless router and the Internet, you must first download the awnet app  to your phone or tablet. The awnet app is only a console configuration tool and is not used to view your live data.The app is available here:
   Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dtston.ambienttoolplus
   
   Note: The most common mistake is to download the AmbientTool app, which is designed for the first generation WS-2902.
9. 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 WiFi signal.
10. Run the Ambient Weather awnet  app , and select Add a Device:
    
11. Proceed through the awnet wizard following the instructions at the bottom. On the fourth panel, select Scan enter your 2.4 GHz router’s name (SSID) and WiFi password:
    
    
    Important Note: If you own a dual band router, and the SSIDs (router name) are different for the two different bands, make sure you select the 2.4 GHz Band.
12. If the problem persists, rerun this help guide, but this time, connect the phone to the console WiFi AMBWeather-WIFI first, before proceeding to Step 5:
    
13.  If you continue to have an issue, try a different android or apple device.  The most common issue is typing it in wrong if you own and Apple, or not selecting it when you Scan Devices on and Android.

iPHONE Setup:

 WiFi Connection Video, ios: WiFi Connection Video, Iphone/Ipad

 AWNET app Download ios: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awnet/id1341994564

If you are having trouble connecting, after following the set-up instructions in the manual, then please refer to the walk through below:

1. Look for the WiFi icon  in the time field of the weather station console. Make sure this WiFi icon is on. If it is on, you already connected to WiFi.
2. The WS-2902A will not connect to a Guest Account.
3. If you have repeaters and they have the same name or SSID,  power off the repeater(s).
4. If you own a 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.
5. WiFi Assist is a feature lets you automatically pop over to cellular data if you end up on a WiFi network with a poor connection. This can interfere with the connection process it is recommended to be disabled during setup.
6. Go to Settings → Cellular

7. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the cellular data settings and turn off WiFi assist. it will be the last option beneath everything else.

8. Scroll all the way back up to the top and now disable cellular data completely.

9. To connect your console to your wireless router and the Internet, you must first download the awnet app  to your phone or tablet. The awnet app is only a console configuration tool and is not used to view your live data.The app is available here:Apple iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awnet/id1341994564
   
   Note: The most common mistake is to download the AmbientTool app, which is designed for the first generation WS-2902.
10. 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 WiFi signal.
11. Prior to running the awnet app, make sure your phone is connected to your router. If you own a dual band router, and the SSIDs (router name) are different for the two different bands, make sure you select the 2.4 GHz Band.
12. Run the Ambient Weather awnet  app , and select Add a Device:
    
13. Proceed through the awnet wizard following the instructions at the bottom. On the fourth panel, select enter the WiFi password. Make sure the correct SSID or router is already entered:
    
14. If you continue to have an issue, try a different android or apple device.  The most common issue is typing it in wrong if you own and Apple, or not selecting it when you Scan Devices on and Android.

If all else fails please refer to this help file to reset your network then go through the setup again: Perform A Network Reset

You can add or delete a device from the Devices panel:

To add a device, tap the + button next to Connect a New Device:

To delete a device, tap on the Ambient Weather icon to open the drop down menu, and select Delete this device.

The console is capable of uploading directly to your own website, so you can process the data independent of the cloud services.

From the awnet app, tap Enable and enter your server IP / hostname, protocol type, path, port and upload interval, and select Save.

Weather Underground Protocol:

The Weather Underground protocol is defined here:

https://support.weather.com/s/article/PWS-Upload-Protocol?language=en_US

Ambient Weather Protocol:

The upload protocol is an https write command (port 80), separated by the & character.

The server shall support both simple text and encrypted data stings.

The weather station will always send the Station MAC (a unique identifier), and date/time sting.

The remaining string consists of measured parameters. Only parameters in the customer’s system are sent.

Here is a typical URL, and will vary in size based on the number of measured parameters:

MAC=XX.XX.XX.XX.XX&dateutc=2000-01-01+10%3A32%3A35&winddir=230&windspeedmph=12&windgustmph=12&tempf=70&hourlyrainin=0&dailyrainin=0&weeklyrainin=0.03&monthlyrainin=0.05&yearlyrainin=12.26&totalrainin=15.82&baromrelin=29.18&baromabsin=28.12&humidity=90&tempinf=77.2& humidityin=32&uv=3&solarradiation=320

The following tables define the parameter names:

In addition to the database parameters described in Table 1, the following parameters may be sent by the weather station in the event there is a low battery indicator. This may trigger an alarm (if the user requests it) but is not stored in the database.

Low Battery = 0

Normal Battery = 1

If you own an Android device, please reference this Help Guide:

Click here for Android help guide.

If you own an iOS (Apple) device, please reference this Help Guide:

Click here for iOS help guide.

Replacement parts are available for the WS-2902 and WS-2902A here:

https://ambientweather.com/weather-station-parts-accessories?ambient_compatible_with=6373

Pressing WIND + and PRESSURE – at the same time for 5 seconds does not do anything. The buttons work when pressed individually.

1. Make sure the console is plugged into wall power. If it is not plugged in, the console will not connect to WiFi or the Internet.
2. Make sure you own a WS-2902A and not a WS-2902 or WS-1900. This command does not work on previous versions.
3. If you own a WS-2902A, turn the lights off in the room and turn the console around. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged in.
   If you do not see a blue light, the console WiFi chip is no longer working properly and the console needs replacing.
4. If the blue light is present, try performing a factory reset on the console:

How Do I Restore Console To Factory Default Or Factory Reset, Osprey Series?

If the problem persists. the issue is likely a problem with the AC adapter, and in some instances, the console itself.

To test the AC adapter, remove the batteries and plug the console in. If the console does not power up, the AC adapter is faulty. If it does power up, make sure you are not using a third party AC adapter (for example, a power adapter from outside the USA).

To replace the console and AC adapter under warranty, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

For out of warranty replacements, please visit: https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902aconsole.html

If AmbientWeather.net does not update, and you receive the message:

There’s no real-time data yet. Give us a sec…

1. Make sure your weather station console is connected to WiFi. Look for the WiFi icon in the time field on your display console .
2. Make sure there is not a typo in your MAC address. Launch the awnet app  on your mobile device or tablet, and click on the device in the device list. Make sure the auto upload is on, and the MAC address matches what you entered on the AmbientWeather.net device panel: https://ambientweather.net/devicesThe example below is for three devices connected to the same network:

Tap on the device directly to program it and make sure a schedule it set:

Note that only Ambient Weather branded products work with AmbientWeather.net. To check, your weather station will the Ambient Weather logo and badge on the front of the console.

If you own a new router, you have to start over and connect the console to the new router.

Here are the help guides for iOS and Android.

Note that some of the info may not apply to you since you already connected it to the previous router.

If you own an Android device, please reference this Help Guide:

I Cannot Connect My WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C To WiFi, Android.

If you own an iOS (Apple) device, please reference this Help Guide:

I Cannot Connect My WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C To WiFi, Apple Or IOS.

Select your APP PERMISSIONS on your Android Device and make sure Location is turned On for the awnet app:

IOS 14 beta 5 is currently (8/20/20-current) causing issues with the awnet and Ambient Weather apps to crash. We are currently waiting for Apple to fix bugs with their ios 14 beta to resolve the issue with our apps.

If the WS-2902A console will not connect to a Linksys WRT 3200ACM Router, try broadcasting the 2.4 GHz on a different channel.

For example, Channel 1 may be 2.412 MHz. Try switching to Channel 2, which is 2.417 MHz

How to create an account at AmbientWeather.net using the awnet app.

IPHONE:

1. After successfully adding your console to your wifi using the awnet app you should now see your consoles MAC address as shown below.

2. Write down or Copy to Clipboard the MAC address.

3. Click the Register at Ambient Weather link

4. You will now be re-directed to AmbientWeather.net to create your account as shown below.

5. Click the Ambient Weather icon in the upper left as shown below.

6. Click on Create Your Account.

7. Please enter the required information: Your email address, then create a password then re-type the same password.

8. Click the Create Account button.

9. Select OK to agree to Ambient Weather’s Terms of Use

10. Click the Add Device button as shown below

11. Enter or Paste the consoles MAC address

12. If ‘Looks good!‘ appears then click the Next button

13. Give your Weather Station a name. Enter the Complete physical address where the Weather Station is located and enter the correct Timezone.

14. Scroll down and click the Create button

15. You should now see your Weather Stations name, location and timezone

16. Scroll down and click the View Dashboard button

17. Your device is setup and should report within a few minutes

How to create an account at AmbientWeather.net using the awnet app.

ANDROID:

1. After successfully adding your console to your wifi using the awnet app you should now see your consoles MAC address as shown below.

2. Click the COPY TO CLIPBOARD icon as shown below to copy the consoles MAC address.

3. Click the ‘Register at AmbientWeather.net‘ link, as shown below, to be redirected to AmbientWeather.net to create your account

4. You will now be re-directed to AmbientWeather.net to create your account as shown below.

5. Click the Ambient Weather icon in the upper left as shown below.

6. Click on Create Your Account

7. Please enter the required information: Your email address, then create a password then re-type the same password.

8. Click the Create Account button.

9. Select OK to agree to Ambient Weather’s Terms of Use

10. Connect Your Device. Add the Weather Stations MAC address by pasting/entering it into the window.

11. If ‘Looks good!‘ appears then click the Next button

12. Give your Weather Station a name. Enter the Complete physical address where the Weather Station is located and enter the correct Timezone.

13. Scroll down and click the Create button

14. You should now see your Weather Stations name, location and timezone

15. Scroll down and click the View Dashboard button

16. Your device is setup and should report within a few minutes

Ambient Weather stations are not designed to connect and send data over an open-air Internet connection such as cellular or satellite-based Internet. Even though the station may connect we cannot guarantee that it will send data consistently. This is due to a concept called Time to Live or TTL which states that our website is expecting data to arrive at a specific interval. The way data packets are handled by these type of connections does not allow the data to arrive when our website is expecting it. Therefore, the data is rejected as being invalid for not arriving at the correct time and you may see no data transmitting or inconsistent data transmission.

Ambient Weather stations are not designed to connect and send data over an open-air Internet connection such as cellular or satellite-based Internet. Even though the station may connect we cannot guarantee that it will send data consistently. This is due to a concept called Time to Live or TTL which states that our website is expecting data to arrive at a specific interval. The way data packets are handled by these type of connections does not allow the data to arrive when our website is expecting it. Therefore, the data is rejected as being invalid for not arriving at the correct time and you may see no data transmitting or inconsistent data transmission.