The lightning bolt icon signifies the Dew Point is greater than 70 degF, which is conducive for lightning in the area. It is just a prediction and the weather station does not sense lightning directly.

 

Can my unit detect lightning?

The Ambient Weather WH31L Lightning Detector is compatible with the WS-2000/WS-4000/WS-5000 display consoles.

Ambient Weather WH31L Lightning Detector

 

 

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If there is an exclamation point ! or mark next to the WiFi icon on the WS-2000/WS-4000/WS-5000 display, it means the display is connected to WiFi but the WiFi is not connected to the Internet.

Most routers today are dual-band, meaning they have both 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands.  Our devices need to be connected to a 2.4GHz band of WiFi, and while our devices will connect to a 5GHz band, they cannot report via that band.

You may be able to access your routers user interface to separate these bands or, better yet, turn off the 5GHz band while connecting your device.  Once you are connected, you can return that 5GHz band to service, and your weather station should stay connected.  If you do not have the ability to access your router's user interface, typically you can reach out to your internet service provider, and they can assist with this.

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To view the Sensors ID panel on the display console, select the  button to open the  Set Up page.

Then using the or buttons, highlight the  More | Setup option towards the bottom right corner of the screen. You can then use the button to select this option.

From this page you can use the or buttons to highlight the Sensors ID | Setup option towards the top right corner of the screen.  You can then use the button to select this option.

 

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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.

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If your WS-4000 is not recording rainfall, this can be attributed to a setting on your indoor console.

Please follow the steps below to ensure that your WS-4000 rain gauge is selected.

 

 

You will then press the down arrow to select Rainfall Data Priority.

 

You can then press the To select Haptic rain gauge.

This will ensure that your console is receiving rainfall data from your haptic rain sensor.

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Determining accuracy of rain gauge involves multiple factors
First, we need to take into account how they operate.

• Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge:
  • Operates on a simple mechanical principle where a funnel collects rainwater and directs it into a bucket that tips when a certain amount of water is collected.
  • Each tip of the bucket represents a predetermined amount of rainfall (e.g., 0.2 mm).
• Haptic Rain Gauge:
  • Uses electronic sensors to measure rainfall, often providing real-time data through haptic feedback.

Now that we have established this, we can then compare the accuracy. 

Accuracy

• Tipping Bucket:
  • Generally reliable, but results may be affected by wind, evaporation, and design characteristics. May underestimate rainfall during heavy storms due to splashing.
• Haptic Rain Gauge:
  • Potential for high accuracy if the sensor technology is advanced. However, reliability can depend on the design and environmental conditions that may influence sensor readings..

Accuracy can be influence by the environment.

 Sensitivity to Environmental Factors

• Tipping Bucket:
  • Sensitive t external factors like wind, which can cause inaccuracies due to evaporation or splashing. Proper placement is essential for accurate readings.
• Haptic Rain Gauge:
  • May be sensitive to vibrations. Design factors determine how well it can handle environmental disturbances.

If you are experiencing an under-reporting of rain, you can calibrate the haptic rain gauge by referring to the calibration section of the WS-4000 manual.

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Yes, you can display your Ambient Weather dashboard in Metric units this is controlled through your account unit settings which can accessed through the link below.

https://ambientweather.net/account/units

Once on this page, you can then choose the units which you would like displayed.

Now, this will not affect a user which you share your public dashboard with.
All public dashboards are by default displayed in Imperial units.

If you have shared your dashboard with someone, they can change how they view the units from the map.

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AFC Mode: Enabling or disabling Automatic Frequency Control.

The AFC mode on the WS-4000, WS-2000, WS-5000 weather stations refers to "Automatic Frequency Control." This feature helps ensure that the station accurately receives and processes weather data by adjusting the frequency of the signals it receives. It can enhance the station's reliability and accuracy in measuring and displaying weather conditions. This enables the WS-4000, WS-2000, WS-5000 console to maintain a sold connection with the older Observer Array (WH24B)

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