To update the firmware on your display tablet via Micro SD card. This method applies to older WS-2000and WS-5000 weather stations.

• Download the latest bin file (below) to your computer. Make a note of where you saved this file:
  
   Ambient Weather WS-2000 and WS-5000 Firmware Download Center

• Copy the factory.bin (ensure filename is just factory.bin) to your Micro-SD Card (the SD card must be empty).
• Power down your display console by removing AC power.
• Insert the SD Card into the display console.
• Power up the display console.
• The console will verify the firmware was updated.
• Power down the console after complete. Remove the SD Card when the console is powered down.

We have also recent introduced with the WS-4000 firmware updates via Wi-Fi. You can accomplish this through the About screen of the console.

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

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.

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.

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)

Please click on the Support / FAQ / Guides button in the lower right of the web page and select Product Buying Guide and this will walk you through the various options and allow you to add to your shopping cart

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.

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.

When replacing an old outdoor array with a new unit, it may need to be reconnected to the existing console. This can be accomplished in a few ways, depending on the model of weather station.

WS-2902/WS-1900

Press and hold the LIGHT /SNOOZE button for 5 seconds, and the console will re-register the wireless sensor.

WS-1965

While on the home screen of the display, press TEMP+ button for 5 seconds, and the console will re-register the outdoor sensor array.

WS-2000/WS-4000/WS-5000

Enter the SETUP page by selecting the gear icon button on the far right of the console.

Using the UP or DOWN arrows, navigate to the MORE "SETUP" option towards the bottom right of the screen.  Use the PLUS magnifier button on the far left to select this option.

Using the UP or DOWN arrows, navigate to the SENSORS ID "SETUP" option towards the top right of the screen.  Use the PLUS magnifier button to select this option.

Using the UP or DOWN arrows, navigate to the SENSORS ID box next to the sensor you wish to connect. (There is full list of Sensor ID abbreviations HERE)

Use the PLUS magnifier button to select this option. This will open a yellow pop-up on the screen.

Use the down arrow to select the REGISTER option. Use the PLUS magnifier button to have the console search for an available sensor. (If you know your devices hexidecimal code, you may enter it here as well)

Using the BACK arrow on the far right of the console will take you back to the home screen.

The connection to Google has changed from the previous version. You will now need to accomplish all setup steps within your Google home application.

1. Open the Google home application and tap on settings
   
   
2. Now having accessed the settings, you will tap "Works with Google"
   
   
   
   
3. Now we will need to search for Ambient Weather and tap on it.
   
   
4. You will now be present with the link screen, please tap continue.
   
   
   
5. Now you will be prompted to Log in to Ambient Weather Account
   
   
6. You can now authorize the application to connect to your station.
   
   

With the WS-2000, WS-4000, WS-5000 you can choose when the rainfall season does reset.
This is to account for customers that want to monitor a specific period for rainfall.
This setting is changed through the SETUP screen of your indoor console.
You will need to access the SETUP page by click on the icon button on the bottom of the console.
This will take you into the setup screen, where you can modify the rainfall season.