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When you want to change the name or label on the a tile on Ambientweather.net you can follow these easy steps
1. Open Ambientweather.net and access the dashboard.
2. double click the title of the tile you want to change and it will highlight blue
then begin typing to change the name.
You have changed the label on your tile on AmbientWeather.net
To obtain your CWOP ID using Weatherbridge:
CITIZEN WEATHER PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
... PermalinkConnect 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.
First things first, let's confirm your compatibility. The following stations are IFTTT enabled and offer Amazon Alexa compatibility:
Weather Stations | Compatible Sensors |
---|---|
WS-2902C | WH31E, WH31p, WH31LA PM25, PM25IN, WH32B |
WS-2000 | WH31E, WH31p, WH31LA, PM25, PM25IN, WH31L, WH32SM, WH32B |
WS-5000 | WH31E, WH31p, WH31LA, PM25, PM25IN, WH31L, WH32SM, WH32B |
WS-50 | WH31E, WH31p |
ObserverIP | WH31E, WH31p, WH31LA PM25, PM25IN, WH32B |
WS-8480 | TX-3107, TX-3102, TX-3110B |
WS-8482 | TX-3107, TX-3102, TX-3110B |
WS-7078 | TX-3110B, TX-3102, TX-3110B |
WS-7079 | TX-3110B, TX-3102, TX-3107 |
WS-8478 | TX-3110B, TX-3102, TX-3107 |
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.
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.
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.
Sign in to your Amazon account and add the Ambient Weather Skill at no cost.
Download the Ambient Weather Amazon Alexa Skill.
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:
We hope you enjoy using this new skill from Ambient Weather. Have any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
... PermalinkThe following is the Telnet protocol for direct communication protocol to the specified products listed below:
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
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
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.
The North Marker is molded into the top of the sensor array body. Point the rain gauge in the direction of North.
To edit the label name on the console, select the Settings button , and then the down arrow
9 times until Multi Channel Sensor Setup is highlighted and press plus
to view the channel settings.
To edit the channel name, Press or key to select the channel name. The name field will turn green.
Press the key to view the keyboard, and enter the sensor name. Press
to scroll to the character and press
to select the character. Press ‘OK’ to save your newly labeled Sensor. Press
to return to the setup page.
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)
A computer is not required to connect our weather stations to the Internet. They are WiFi enabled weather stations that connect directly to your router and the Internet. They communicate via Port 80, which is standard for most web browser (https) operations.
... PermalinkIf there is an exclamation point ! or mark next to the WiFi icon on the WS-2000 display, it means the display is connected to WiFi but the WiFi is not connected to the Internet.
Make sure the 2.4 GHz band on your router is connected to the Internet.
If the problem persists, try rebooting your router.
... PermalinkTo retrieve the SD Card:
You can adjust the month in which the yearly rain resets to zero. The default is January.
To change this to a different month, select the Setup Page.
Tap the Settings button to view the Setup page.
Select up to highlight Rainfall Season and press up or down
to change the month.
Heat Index is not valid or calculated below 80 degF, according to the National Weather Service:
No, the data will still be stored in the console and can be accessed with the Micro SD Card option.
However, it will not write this data to the Internet while the Internet is down, and it does not make up the data when the Internet comes back.
... PermalinkThe AC Adapter Size Requirements and Specifications For The WS-2000 Series Console are as follows:
Although the WH31,WH31B, WH31E, WH31P, WH31PF, WH31L, WH31SM, WH31L, PM25, PM25IN and AQIN sensor data from Channel 1-8 cannot be viewed on the user interface, it can be downloaded via the SD Card to your computer.
To collect this data, the SD Card must be inserted into the SD card slot.
The sensor data is not saved to on-board flash due to memory constraints, it is only saved to the SD card.
Thus, the SD card must be inserted into the tablet all the time. Whenever there is a new data set recorded, it will added to this file.
The file Backup-A.csv is the history file copied from console flash memory. It is generated when you manually. This file does not include channel sensor data.
2019CH1A.csv i s the channel sensor data and is only generated when the SD Card is inserted into the tablet.
Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1113
Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2000.html
The indoor thermo-hygrometer-barometer measures absolute pressure. The display console displays relative pressure.
Here is a guide on the difference between absolute and relative pressure:
What Is The Difference Between Absolute And Relative Pressure?
... PermalinkMy Rechargeable Batteries No Longer Work. Which Batteries Are Recommended For My Weather Station?
Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1113
Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2000.html
The solar panel charges a super capacitor. This is a much more efficient design.
If the super capacitor voltage drops too low due to night or extended cloud cover, the non-rechargeable batteries take over for the solar collector.
... PermalinkTo prevent battery corrosion, we recommend a small packet of dieletric grease. They are sold in most auto supply stores.
Here is an example on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AL8VD2
... PermalinkYes, you can, but you will need to change the following Gain Factors on the console:
Wind Gain: 2.17
Rain Gain: 1.18
Here is how you change the gain factors on the WS-1000 series console:
Note that you will lose resolution on wind speed and wind direction due to the gain exceeding 1.0.
Example:
The wind gust has a resolution of about 1.1 mph.
How Is The Wind Speed And Wind Gust Calculated In The WS-2902 Weather Station?
If you changed the gain from 1.0 to 1.2 for example, the new resolution is:
1.1 x 1.2 = 1.32 mph.
... PermalinkThe wind speed is 2.24 revolutions per m/s or 5.01 revolutions per 1 mph.
... PermalinkThe SD Card must be inserted into the console and remain inserted to record channel 1-8 sensor data.
The sensor data is not saved to on-board flash due to memory constraints, it is only saved to the SD card.
Thus, the SD card must be inserted into the tablet all the time. Whenever there is a new data set recorded, it will added to this file.
The file Backup-A.csv is the history file copied from console flash memory. It is generated when you manually. This file does not include channel sensor data.
2019CH1A.csv i s the channel sensor data and is only generated when the SD Card is inserted into the tablet.
No (data point number) |
Time |
CH1 Temperature(°) |
CH1 Dewpoint(°) |
CH1 HeatIndex(°) |
CH1 Humidity(%) |
CH2 Temperature(°) |
CH2 Dewpoint(°) |
CH2 HeatIndex(°) |
CH2 Humidity(%) |
CH3 Temperature(°) |
CH3 Dewpoint(°) |
CH3 HeatIndex(°) |
CH3 Humidity(%) |
CH4 Temperature(°) |
CH4 Dewpoint(°) |
CH4 HeatIndex(°) |
CH4 Humidity(%) |
CH5 Temperature(°) |
CH5 Dewpoint(°) |
CH5 HeatIndex(°) |
CH5 Humidity(%) |
CH6 Temperature(°) |
CH6 Dewpoint(°) |
CH6 HeatIndex(°) |
CH6 Humidity(%) |
CH7 Temperature(°) |
CH7 Dewpoint(°) |
CH7 HeatIndex(°) |
CH7 Humidity(%) |
CH8 Temperature(°) |
CH8 Dewpoint(°) |
CH8 HeatIndex(°) |
CH8 Humidity(%) |
WH31L count |
WH31L distance |
AQIN Temperature(°) |
AQIN Humidity(%) |
AQIN CO2(ppm) |
AQIN Pm2.5(ug/m3) |
AQIN Pm10(ug/m3) |
WH31SMCH1(%) |
WH31SMCH2(%) |
WH31SMCH3(%) |
WH31SMCH4(%) |
WH31SMCH5(%) |
WH31SMCH6(%) |
WH31SMCH7(%) |
WH31SMCH8(%) |
Leak1 |
Leak2 |
Leak3 |
Leak4 |
PM2.5 OUT(ug/m3) |
PM2.5 IN(ug/m3) |
Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1113
Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2000.html
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
To view archived data from the WS-2000 and WS-5000 display consoles, select History button twice from the main console screen.
History_YYYYDD.csv: The history data file as shown in Figure 59.
YYYYDD.csv: The remaining data during the download. For example, if it takes three minutes to download, it the last three minutes of data.
The format of the data is csv (comma separated value) and can be opened in a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel for advanced data analysis, with the following headers:
Column | Parameter |
1 | No (data point number) |
2 | Time |
3 | Indoor Temperature (°F) |
4 | Indoor Humidity (%) |
5 | Outdoor Temperature (°F) |
6 | Outdoor Humidity (%) |
7 | Dew Point (°F) |
8 | Feels Like (°F) |
9 | Wind (mph) |
10 | Gust (mph) |
11 | Wind Direction (°) |
12 | ABS Barometer (inHg) |
13 | REL Barometer (inHg) |
14 | Solar Rad. (lux) |
15 | UV Index |
16 | Rain Rate (in/h) |
17 | Event Rain (in) |
18 | Daily Rain (in) |
19 | Weekly Rain (in) |
20 | Monthly Rain (in) |
21 | Yearly Rain (in) |
The SD Card must be inserted into the console and remain inserted to record channel 1-8 sensor data. Whenever there is a new data set recorded, it will be added to this file." to "The SD Card must be inserted into the console and remain inserted to record channel 1-8 sensor data (WH31,WH31B, WH31E, WH31P, WH31PF, WH31L, WH31SM, WH31L, PM25, PM25IN and AQIN). Whenever there is a new data set recorded, it will be added to this file.
The sensor data is not saved to on-board flash due to memory constraints; it is only saved to the SD card.
YYYYCH1A.csv is the channel sensor data and is only generated when the SD Card is inserted into the tablet.
Column | Parameter |
1 | No (data point number) |
2 | Time |
3 | CH1 Temperature(°) |
4 | CH1 Dewpoint(°) |
5 | CH1 HeatIndex(°) |
6 | CH1 Humidity(%) |
7 | CH2 Temperature(°) |
8 | CH2 Dewpoint(°) |
9 | CH2 HeatIndex(°) |
10 | CH2 Humidity(%) |
11 | CH3 Temperature(°) |
12 | CH3 Dewpoint(°) |
13 | CH3 HeatIndex(°) |
14 | CH3 Humidity(%) |
15 | CH4 Temperature(°) |
16 | CH4 Dewpoint(°) |
17 | CH4 HeatIndex(°) |
18 | CH4 Humidity(%) |
19 | CH5 Temperature(°) |
20 | CH5 Dewpoint(°) |
21 | CH5 HeatIndex(°) |
22 | CH5 Humidity(%) |
23 | CH6 Temperature(°) |
24 | CH6 Dewpoint(°) |
25 | CH6 HeatIndex(°) |
26 | CH6 Humidity(%) |
27 | CH7 Temperature(°) |
28 | CH7 Dewpoint(°) |
29 | CH7 HeatIndex(°) |
30 | CH7 Humidity(%) |
31 | CH8 Temperature(°) |
32 | CH8 Dewpoint(°) |
33 | CH8 HeatIndex(°) |
34 | CH8 Humidity(%) |
35 | WH31L count |
36 | WH31L distance |
37 | AQIN Temperature(°) |
38 | AQIN Humidity(%) |
39 | AQIN CO2(ppm) |
40 | AQIN Pm2.5(ug/m3) |
41 | AQIN Pm10(ug/m3) |
42 | WH31SMCH1(%) |
43 | WH31SMCH2(%) |
44 | WH31SMCH3(%) |
45 | WH31SMCH4(%) |
46 | WH31SMCH5(%) |
47 | WH31SMCH6(%) |
48 | WH31SMCH7(%) |
49 | WH31SMCH8(%) |
50 | Leak1 |
51 | Leak2 |
52 | Leak3 |
53 | Leak4 |
54 | PM2.5 OUT(ug/m3) |
55 | PM2.5 IN(ug/m3) |
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.
... PermalinkIf the lightning sensor has a weak signal, please check the following:
The AC adapter or console has a power issue.
To view your back light settings, select the Tools icon from your display to enter the Setup screen. Press the down arrow button
until Backlight Setup is selected, and press Plus
to view the settings.
and check the Automatic control backlight to turn on and off the backlight at a specific time. To turn this feature off, uncheck this checkbox.
... PermalinkThe smaller of the two wind speed markers is the instantaneous wind direction. The larger of the two markers is the 10 minute average wind speed.
Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1113
Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2000.html
Lightning sensors detect a specific radio frequency wave form generated by lightning strikes.
However, electronic devices like motors starting (HVAC units, lawn equipment), and fluorescent lighting can emit noisy electromagnetic field (EMF) signature that can generate a false positive lightning strike.
To avoid false lightning strikes, move the detector away from any electrical noise-generating devices.
Although electrical noise can be random in nature, another way to determine installation location is by using a portable AM radio set in between stations where you can hear white noise only, and hold the radio close to the installation location. Any crackling heard on the radio may be detected by the WH31L lightning detector.
The following is a guide on how to properly mount the PM2.5/PM25 sensor, and perform preventative maintenance:
Mounting Guidelines:
Place the sensor in a shaded, well ventilated, non-moisture condensing area. Although the sensor is designed for outdoor use, it is best to mount in a well protected area, such as under a patio or carport.
The solar panel is sensitive to low light, but will still require monthly charging from the USB power port.
With PM2.5 sensors, fog reflects the light, and can result in a higher reading. This is characteristic to the inherent sensor design. The condition occurs during rainy or foggy weather.
Mounting orientation is not important. It can be mounted vertically or horizontally, as long as the vents are not blocked.
Preventive Maintenance:
Periodic cleaning of the PM2.5 sensors fan may need to be done if readings do not seem to change. To clean the fan you would remove the battery compartment of the sensor. Then carefully remove the sensor body from the protective shell. There are 2 small gauge wires connecting the solar cell to the sensor body. Please be careful to not pull on the wires and cause them to break. You would then use a can of compressed air to gently blow out any debris from the sensor fan(Warning: Do not use an air compressor)
Carefully separate the sensor body from the protective shell
ADVANCED CLEANING PROCEDURE:
(Note, if you’re not experienced/comfortable with performing something this complex please do not attempt as the unit may get damaged and void the warranty)
If an issue persists of the readings still being low then usually some pests have gotten into the internal sensor itself. You can carefully remove the screws from the main sensor housing and inspect/clean any pests, spider webs, eggs, etc. It is recommended to use Q-Tips to remove the debris.
To access the internal Detecting Chamber please refer to the images below.
Step 1: Remove the rubber coverings of the 3 screws.
Step 2: Remove the 3 screws.
Step 3: Remove the Protective Top Cover
Step 4: Carefully lift up and flip over the Sensor Board.
Step 5: Carefully clean the sensor board and Detecting Chamber then re-assemble in the reverse order.
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Your console Wi-Fi firmware must be updated, which requires the awnet app. Here is a help guide:
How Do I Update The WiFi Firmware, WS-2000 And WS-5000?
... PermalinkIf the display console only displays km, make sure your firmware is up to date. This issue was resolved in Version 1.6.3:
Ambient Weather WS-2000 And WS-5000 Firmware Download Center
To view the Sensors ID panel on the display console, select the Settings button and then More | Setup.
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.
... PermalinkQ: What size socket/wrench can I use to tighten the nuts for the u-bolts/u bolts for my outdoor sensor array?
A: 10mm
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.
... PermalinkPlace each curved foam insert in between the cutouts where the rain funnel locks into place.
... PermalinkThe console stores up to 4080 complete sets of weather data with associated time and date stamp. The base station will lose all of the weather data if there a power interruption. In the event the memory is full, the old data is overwritten by the new data.
Show button presses to get to interval setting
Example 1: 4,080 complete sets of weather data = 68 hours of memory at 1 minute interval
Example 2: 4,080 complete sets of weather data = 204 hours of memory at 5 minute interval
Example 3: 4,080 complete sets of weather data = 1,020 hours of memory at 15 minute interval
... PermalinkDownload the latest hardware firmware file (under firmware update downloads and history below) to your your computer and save as Factory.bin. Make a note of where you saved this file.
Note: File may download as another file name rename to Factory.bin.
You can purchase one from AmbientWeather.com, here (4, 8, 16 or 32 GB will work):
In order to stay up to date with the latest Ambient Weather firmware or app updates, sign up for email notifications below. This way, you'll always be notified when a new update is available for your station or app.
March 29, 2023 | Version 1.9.0
Changes:
Septermber 8, 2021 | Version 1.7.6
Changes:
Changes:
November 17, 2020 | Version 1.6.9
Changes:
June 12, 2020 | Version 1.6.4
Changes:
June 8, 2020 | Version 1.6.3
Changes:
April 30, 2020 | Version 1.6.2
Changes:
April 14, 2020 | Version 1.6.1
Changes:
March 27, 2020 | Version 1.6.0
Changes:
December 25, 2019 | Version 1.5.8
Changes:
December 8 2019 | Version 1.5.7
Changes:
November 18 2019 | Version 1.5.3
Changes:
June 10 2019 | Version 1.4.8
Changes:
June 6 2019 | Version 1.4.6
Changes:
June 6 2019 | Version 1.4.5
Changes:
May 16 2019 | Version 1.4.4
Changes:
Finalized firmware for PM2.5 Sensor.
April 29 2019 | Version 1.4.2
Changes:
Checksum prevents corrupted updates.
April 15 2019 | Version 1.4.1
Changes:
Fixed history time format exported to SD Card.
March 28 2019 | Version 1.4.0
Changes:
History file saved on SD card are now optimized based on units of measure
January 24 2019 | Version 1.3.8
Changes:
Optimized SD Card Storage.
January 16 2019 | Version 1.3.7
Changes:
Removed top gray bar to make extra room for date and time.
January 6 2019 | Version 1.3.5
Changes:
Screen makes room for new Air Quality Sensor (coming soon, no details yet). Moved date and time to top bar to make room (similar to a phone layout).
December 27 2018 | Version 1.2.7
Changes:
December 22 2018 | Version 1.2.6
Changes:
December 13 2018 | Version 1.2.5
Changes:
Improved readability of screen. The temperature and wind circles were slightly elongated, and improved resolution of some of the characters.
November 14 2018 | Version 1.2.1
Changes:
The console could not connect to a non-secure network. This issue was resolved.
September 21 2018 | Version 1.2.0
Changes:
February was incorrectly spelled “Febuary”.
July 11 2018 | Version 1.1.0
Changes:
Critical update. Console is bricked when archived data reaches 740th flash block address.
July 3 2018 | Version 1.0.9
Changes:
Added max daily wind gust to dashboard.
June 30 2018 | Version 1.0.7
Changes:
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.
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How to Refresh Your Browsers Cache
To ensure you see the latest version of a site you need to clear the cache memory. This is done by doing a force refresh by pressing both control and F5 buttons simultaneously on your keyboard (depending on your browser). Most times a simple force cache refresh won’t work and you need to clear the cache by hand. On this site you can find step by step guides for Chrome, Firefox 3, Firefox 2, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 6, Safari and more on how to refresh your cache.
Someone just told you to “force reload” your browser to fix something. Depending on your operating system all you need to do is the following key combination:
Windows: ctrl + F5
Mac/Apple: Apple + R or command + R
Linux: F5
Internet cache can be a threat to your privacy as everyone who has access to your computer can see some personal information by simply opening the cache folder.
Also when the cache fills up, performance can slow down and your hard drive may run out of space.
In the same way that your web browser has a cache of recent web pages, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be doing some caching on your behalf.
In some (rare) cases, even though you are using shift-refresh to get new data from a webpage, the pages still seem to be old. This may be because your Internet Service Provider also has a cache and their cache may not be set up quite right, and they are not downloading the latest web pages.
When you encounter this problem you will have to communicatie with your ISP to fix this problem
Simply moving your display console (or receiver) to a different location may easily fix the communication issue.
We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication.
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below.
Medium | RF Signal Strength Reduction |
Glass (untreated) | 5-15% |
Plastics | 10-15% |
Wood | 10-40% |
Brick | 10-40% |
Concrete | 40-80% |
Metal | 90-100% |
In order to stay up to date with the latest Ambient Weather firmware or app updates, sign up for email notifications below. This way, you'll always be notified when a new update is available for your station or app.
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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.
Each brand shares the same sensor array (Falcon, Osprey, Observer, ColorView), but have different console and Internet features.
... PermalinkIt may be as simple as placing the remote(s) (powered up with fresh batteries) about 10-20 feet away from the console, power down and up the console by removing one or more batteries, disconnecting from AC power (if applicable), wait 30 seconds, and put the batteries back in, then wait several minutes to synchronize.
DO NOT TOUCH ANY BUTTONS and look for the search icon. Wait until the search icon turns off before pressing any buttons.
If you have more than one sensor, make sure they are programmed to transmit on different channels.
If the problem persists, we have a one year warranty. Please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
... PermalinkPreventive 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:
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 update the firmware on your display tablet:
Ambient Weather WS-2000 and WS-5000 Firmware Download Center
To update the WiFi firmware, you must first download the awnet app for mobile devices from the Apple Store or Google Play Store:
Android Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dtston.ambienttoolplus
iOS Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awnet/id1341994564
WiFi Firmware version history: https://ambientweather.com/faqs/question/view/id/1444/
To update the WiFi firmware on the WS-2000/WS-5000 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 WiFi network):
On the bottom right is the current WiFi firmware version of your console. If there is an upgrade available, tap on the upgrade link:
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 |
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ObserverIP (IP series) |
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![]() printed on the bottom of the IP module more info… |
WS-50 | ![]() |
![]() printed on the back of the console more info… |
WS-2902 WS-2902A WS-2902B WS-2902C |
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![]() 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 |
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![]() 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 |
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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 | ![]() |
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WS-1965 | ![]() |
Accessed from the User Interface panel and console: more info... |
The peak of the luminosity function is at 555 nm (green); the eye’s visual system is more sensitive to light of this wavelength than any other. For monochromatic light of this wavelength, the irradiance needed to make one lux is minimum, at 1.464 mW/m2.
That is, one obtains 683.002 lux per W/m2 (or lumens per watt) at this wavelength. Other wavelengths of visible light produce fewer lumens per watt.
Solar Radiation is a shorter wave length and different color spectrum, so it has a different factor of Lux to W/m2:
Bright sunlight is approximately 136000 lux = 1075 W/m2 = 126.7
The factor changes slightly depending on time of day, conditions such as cloud cover, moisture in the air etc. and most sources agree on the 126.7 as a reasonable factor to use.
The conversion in the green visible light spectrum spectrum at 555nm is 1W/m2 = 683 lux, and is used of human eyes.
Some of our weather stations allow to calibrate the gain to whatever light spectrum you wish to base solar radiation on.
... PermalinkIf 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?
Your weather station may only display some of the following increments of rain. Please refer to your User Manual for details. Here are how increments of rain are defined:
If the hygrometer or humidity sensor reads 99% all of the time, it is possible the sensor array requires fresh batteries or needs resetting.
There are four basic issues that will limit the wireless range of the weather station:
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:
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:
If the LED is on all of the time, please reference:
If the LED is flashing rapidly, please reference:
If the LED is flashing normally every 16 seconds, please reference:
If the LED is not flashing at all:
Please reset the sensor array:
If it is very cold outside, please reference:
... PermalinkThe follow consoles are compatible with your WS-2000 array.
WS-2902C console
WS-2000 console
WS-1900A Console
The WS-1900A is the same layout as the WS-2902C console but does not connect to the internet.
To Perform a Network Reset:
Please follow the steps below to perform a Network Reset:
I Cannot Connect My WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C To WiFi, Android.
I Cannot Connect My WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C To WiFi, Apple Or IOS.
How Do I Connect The WS-8482 To WiFi And The Internet?
How Do I Connect The WS-2000/WS-5000 To WiFi And The Internet
How Do I Connect My The WS-50 To WiFi?
WS-0262A: Cannot Connect WS-0262A To WiFi And The Internet With Android Device.
How Do I Access The User Interface Panel, Falcon Series.
I Cannot Connect To My Wireless Router., WS-1000-WiFi, WS-1001-WiFi, WS-1002-WiFi
**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.
... PermalinkThe MAC address is found on the weather station console’s Weather Server panel:
Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1113
Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2000.html
Yes and No…..
Not directly, not at the moment. We have developed an API:
which allow programmers to create apps, including uploading to CWOP.
The API documentation is available here:
https://ambientweather.docs.apiary.io
As you and others create apps, they are posted at our community listing:
We have also created a website to assist in uploading data to CWOP via our API, which is
https://www.ambientcwop.com
You will need to create an account first.
You will need to create an API key first using the guide below.
How Do I Generate An API Key For Third Party Applications?
Then you can add your API Key to send data from The Ambient Weather Network to CWOP.
Also, you can purchase our Weatherbridge (https://www.ambientweather.com/amweatherbridge.html) and OBSERVERIP (https://www.ambientweather.com/amobserverip.html ) which together will report to CWOP, APRS and 30 other Weather Networks.
Including:
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There are two versions of firmware:
The WS-2000 firmware must be updated to the following revisions in order to support the PM25, PM25IN, and AQIN Sensor:
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
... PermalinkThe Feels Like temperature is a combination of Heat Index when it is hot outside, and Wind Chill when it is cold outside.
Wind Chill temperature is defined by the National Weather Service for temperatures at or below 40 °F and wind speeds above 5.0 mph.
Heat Index is not valid or calculated below 80 degF.
Thus, when the outdoor temperature is between 40 degF and 80 degF, the feels like temperature is the same as the outdoor temperature.
If the temperature is below 40 degF, the feels like temperature is the same as the outdoor temperature when the wind speed is less than 5 mph.
If you receive the message:
There’s no real-time data yet. Give us a sec…
Waiting for data to load…
and the AmbientWeather.net never updates, it usually means you incorrectly entered the MAC address on AmbientWeather.net.
You can locate the MAC address on your device using this guide: How Do I Find My MAC Address?
Check the MAC address on your device vs. the MAC address you entered on AmbientWeather.net to make sure there is not a typo.
Also, you must own an Ambient Weather weather station or appliance to work with AmbientWeather.net.
... PermalinkOur weather stations base forecast on rate of change of pressure. This does not display what is happening right now, but rather, if the weather will change in the next 24 to 48 hours due to changes in barometric pressure.
In general, if the rate of change of pressure increases, the weather is improving (sunny). If the rate of change of pressure decreases, the weather is degrading (cloudy or rainy). If the rate of change is relatively steady, it will read partly cloudy or partly sunny (depending on the type of weather station).
The reason the current conditions do not match the forecast icon is because it is a prediction 24-48 hours in advance. In most locations, this prediction is only 70% accurate and it is a good idea to consult the National Weather Service for more accurate weather forecasts. In some locations, this prediction may be less or more accurate.
The National Weather Service (and other weather services such as Accuweather and The Weather Channel) have many tools at their disposal to predict weather conditions, including weather radar, weather models, and detailed mapping of ground conditions. Thus, these forecasts are significantly more accurate then forecasts based on rate of change of pressure.
You will need to give the weather station enough time to predict changes in weather. This can take up to 30 days, depending on where you live.
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Lithium ultimate batteries are recommended based on these operating principles.
AA lithium batteries on Ambient Weather
Alkaline batteries operate around above 10 deg F. Rechargable batteries often have a limited life and mean constant replacing, as well as a narrow temperature range.
... PermalinkMost weather stations use self-emptying rain gauges, which do not count snow and will not operate when frozen.
It requires the snow melt before the precipitation is “counted”.
... PermalinkSnow build up is difficult to prevent, especially “wet snow”. You can spray the top of the unit with teflon snow and ice repellent like this:
https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Teflon-Snow-Repellant-10-Ounce/dp/B0031T82NO
but this is not 100% effective.
Snow is considered normal maintenance, and accumulated snow can be brushed off gently with a broom.
To connect to Wi-Fi and the Internet, select the Settings icon and then the down arrow
until the Wi-Fi Scan Setup field is highlighted. Select the plus button
to perform a Wi-Fi scan.
Scroll down to select your Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz) and press the Enter key
and enter the Wi-Fi password.
Press up or down
, left or right
to scroll to the character, and press to select the enter
character. Press OK when complete. Press
to return to the WiFi Network setup page. Leave the password blank if the WiFi network is not encrypted.
The Wi-Fi signal strength icon is displayed on the home page. If wireless connectivity is successful, the Wi-Fi icon on the top left-hand side of the display tablet.
You can locate an official source for your area to cailbrate by visiting https://ambientweather.net/baro
To calibrate the relative pressure, select the Calibration Panel on your display console by pressing the Settings icon three times:
From the calibration panel, adjust the relative pressure to the reference pressure in your area:
Press to highlight the REL Barometer field.
Press to highlight the significant digit you wish to change. Press
or
to adjust the digit up or down.
For details on relative pressure calibration, please visit:
Relative Barometric Pressure Does Not Match Official Source.
The WH32B thermo-hygrometer-barometer sensor will always display the measured pressure. The relative pressure is calibrated on the console.
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Enter Setup mode as shown below.
Even the smaller memory sized Micro SD Card will store more data than the life of the weather station.
It just needs to be FAT32 formatted (standard).
We recommend smaller than larger SD Cards (4 GB) because they are less expensive and fail or have to be reformatted less often:
https://www.ambientweather.com/kisdc48gb.html
... PermalinkThere are two versions of firmware:
To check the versions of firmware you are running, tap the Settings button
four times to get to the Factory page.
Select up to highlight About Display, and select plus
.
In the example above:
Firmware Revision: 1.0.9
WiFi Firmware Revision: V4.0.2
... PermalinkRainfall spikes, or over reporting is generally caused by pole vibration.
Pole vibration can occur when it is very windy, or a bird lands on the weather station.
Hail can also cause the rain gauge mechanism to vibrate.
Make certain the pole is not vibrating during windy conditions, causing false readings.
If you were working on the weather station, the vibration may also result in rainfall spikes.
Debris and snow melt can also cause a delayed reporting of rain.
... PermalinkThe WH31, WH31B and WH31E are 8-channel thermo-hygrometers that support a variety of Ambient Weather Stations
The WH31 and WH31E include a radio controlled clock (RCC). The WH31B does not.
The WH31 and WH31E are only required for the WS-3000 Series, which includes a Radio Controlled Clock.
Our Internet Connected weather stations receive the time from the Internet Time Server (NIST.gov).
... PermalinkHow do I enter my WeatherCloud Station ID and Key?
Product Manual:
https://p10.secure.hostingprod.com/@site.ambientweatherstore.com/ssl/Manuals/WS-5000.pdf
Product Page:
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws5000.html
AWNET app Google Play download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dtston.ambienttoolplus
AWNET app Apple iOS download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awnet/id1341994564
Please follow the recommended steps when using a Mesh Network:
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.
... PermalinkTo align the sensor array to true north, use a GPS (a compass measures magnetic north).
The rain gauge points to the north as shown in the diagram below.
The wind vane was designed to be dampened on purpose so that the slightest wind does not change the wind direction, which would result in the wind being scattered or variable all of the time.
If you review other products, it was a major complaint.
For example, you can read more here:
https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=26951.0
Many customers were adding weights to the vane to make it less responsive. We came up with a better solution than making the wind vane heavier (which wears the bearings faster). We added some resistance or damping to the wind vane.
It takes about 2-3 mph for the wind vane to change direction.
... PermalinkIf only the temperature is stuck or does not change, and all of the other sensors are updating, it is possible the sensor array requires fresh batteries or needs resetting.
To add a second station to AmbientWeather.net, select the Devices panel:
https://ambientweather.net/devices
and Connect Your Device by entering a new MAC address.
Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.net
There is no reason to cover the rain gauge. The plastic expands with the ice.
The rain collector mechanism can freeze in the Winter and stop updating. As the snow melts, the rain is counted by the rain collector mechanism.
... PermalinkThe WH31B is an 8-channel thermo-hygrometer sensor and is an accessory. It is designated as Channel 1-8 sensor on AmbientWeather.net.
The WH32B is a single channel thermo-hygrometer-barometer. It is designated as the indoor sensor on AmbientWeather.net.
It is included with some of our weather stations, including the WS-2000. It is optional for the WS-1550-IP weather staton.
... Permalink1 . Replace the batteries. We recommend Energizer Lithium Ultimate batteries like the following:
https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Ultimate-Lithium-Batteries-Each/dp/B00003IEME
Lithium batteries have a wide temperature operating range. They operate between -40 degF and 140 degF. Alkaline batteries only operate to about +10 degF.
Rechargeable batteries often have a limited life and mean constant replacing, as well as a narrow temperature range.
If the problem persists, the sensor array needs replacing. We have a one year warranty. Please visit:
www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
If out of warranty, the sensor array can be replaced here:
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902array.html
... PermalinkVirtual Weather Station Download Center WeatherSnoop For Mac How Do I Use Cumulus Software With EasyWeather?
EasyWeather Software For WS-1001-WiFi, WS-1002-WiFi Weather Station For PC And Mac
Ambient Weather VW-ANET AmbientWeather.net Website Access for Nano, WeatherBridge or WeatherBridgeProOur Price: $100.00
Ambient Weather ObserverIP Download Center
Ambient Weather WS-3000 Download Center
AmbientCamHD and AmbientCamHDA Download Center
Ambient Weather WS-8478 Falcon Download Center
Ambient Weather WS-1001-WiFi, WS-1002-WiFi Download Center
Ambient Weather WS-50 Firmware Download Center
Ambient Weather WS-2000 Download Center
... PermalinkThe following sensors can be used with the WS-2000-C and WS-5000-C display consoles, and can be enabled or disabled on the Sensors ID Setup panel:
If data is not being written to your Micro SD Card:
Temperature can read too low (or inaccurate) at night when placed close to a radiant heat source, like a house, building or structure. It can also read lower then other stations in your area due to irrigation or sprinklers.
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.
... PermalinkAmbient 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.
... PermalinkA solar radiation sensor measures solar energy from the sun.
Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5800 K. About half of the radiation is in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The other half is mostly in the near-infrared part, with some in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.
The units of measure are Watts per square meter.
The device is typically used in agricultural applications, and is used in the calculation of Evapotransportation.
Evapotransportation is the potential for evaporation of moisture from the soil (or the reverse of rainfall) and is a function solar energy, wind and temperature.
... PermalinkTo clear the rain totals, go to the calibration screen and manually set each rain increments to 0.00:
Tap the Settings icon three times to page to the Calibration Settings.
Press to Enter the Calibration or Correction Mode.
Scroll down to adjust the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rain totals.
To calibrate the wind direction, select the Calibration Panel from your display by tapping the Tool Icon four times:
Enter the correct current Wind Direction into the Display Console:
If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, point the solar panel to the North and calibrate the wind direction with a 180 degrees offset.
... PermalinkAn ultraviolet sensor (UV sensor) is a device that measures UV light from the Sun.
The UV index is an international standard measurement of how strong the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is at a particular place on a particular day. It is a scale primarily used in daily forecasts aimed at the general public.
Its purpose is to help people to effectively protect themselves from UV light, of which excessive exposure causes sunburns, eye damage such as cataracts, skin aging, and skin cancer (see the section health effects of ultraviolet light).
A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 means moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 means high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed.
A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 means very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly.
A UV Index reading of 11 or more means extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes.
The wind speed or wind direction anemometer can freeze when with cold weather and ice. This will not harm the weather station.
Take a broom or similar pole and gently tap the wind gauges to unfreeze them.
You can spray the top of the unit with teflon snow and ice repellent like this:
https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Teflon-Snow-Repellant-10-Ounce/dp/B0031T82NO
but this is not 100% effective.
Snow and ice is considered normal maintenance.
... PermalinkNo, 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.
Check to see if the WiFi icon is on (#2 below):
If the WiFi icon is on:
If the WiFi icon is off:
I Cannot Connect To My Wireless Router, WS-2000/WS-5000
There may be a firewall issue. To check, press the Set icon on the display console.
Tap the down arrow button to highlight Setup and Time Setup.
Press to display the Time Settings Page.
Press the arrow button to highlight the Time Server Update box.
Press to update.
If you receive an error, this means that both inboard and outboard Port 80 commands are being blocked.
If you do not receive an error (Next Synchronization with time shown), this means only outboard Port 80 commands are being blocked.
If you own a dual band router, make sure the 2.4 GHz band is connected to to the Internet and no commands are getting blocked.
... PermalinkIf the wind cups are turning but wind speed displays 0.0 on the display console:
The Osprey series has a super capacitor that holds a lot of energy when there is no solar energy or low batteries. Even if you remove the batteries, the transmitter may still be transmitting.
If the sensor array drains batteries quickly after the batteries are replaced:
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:
In order for your sunrise and sunset to be correct, your date, time zone, longitude and latitude must be entered correctly.
To find your longitude and latitude, enter your address into Bing Maps:
2. To view your time zone settings, select the select the Tools icon to enter the Setup screen. Press the down arrow button
until Date and Time Setup is selected, and press Plus
to view the settings. Make sure your time zone is set correctly.
The most common issues are:
Reset to Factory Default. Clears all stored memory, calibrations and other variables to factory default.
To restore your display console to factory default, press the Tool icon four times to display the Factory Page.
Press to select Reset to Factory Default. Press or key to popup the Message Box ”Are you sure you want to reset to factory default?” Press
to select Yes. Press the
key to confirm the selection.
This model has a small back up battery inside the console that is not replaceable. It will store all of your settings if you lose power.
Once power is restored, the console will automatically reconnect to your wireless router and the Internet.
However, the console will not continue to archive data during the outage.
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1. 45000 for TCP
2. 46000, 43210 for UDP
3. 7000 for firmware update
4. 80 Http for read and writing of weather station data to AmbientWeather.net and Wunderground.com, and reading time from the NIST Internet Time Server.
... PermalinkA solar radiation sensor measures solar energy from the sun.
Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy. The spectrum of solar radiation is close to that of a black body with a temperature of about 5800 K. About half of the radiation is in the visible short-wave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The other half is mostly in the near-infrared part, with some in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.
The units of measure are Watts per square meter (W/m2), Lux or Foot Candles (fc).
The device is typically used in agricultural applications, and is used in the calculation of Evapotransportation. Evapotransportation is the potential for evaporation of moisture from the soil (or the reverse of rainfall) and is a function solar energy, wind and temperature.
... PermalinkYou 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.
... PermalinkIt is possible the sensor array was not powered up properly. Please reset the sensor array:
If the problem persists, we have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit:
www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
For out of warranty replacement, please visit:
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2902array.html
... PermalinkYes, 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:
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The WS-2000 weather station sensor array wirelessly updates wind speed and direction to the tablet every 16 seconds.
Product Manual
https://ambientweather.com/mwdownloads/download/link/id/1113
Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws2000.html
How to report to Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) using Weatherbridge
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.
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
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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?
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