Ambient Weather WS-4000 Solar Powered UltraSonic Wi-Fi Weather Station
The solar-powered Ambient Weather WS-4000 is our first outdoor array featuring haptic rain technology. This all-in-one weather station is designed for comprehensive environmental monitoring, measuring temperature, humidity, dew point, barometric pressure, haptic rain, UV index, heat index, wind direction, wind speed, and wind chill. The WS-4000 offers ultrasonic wind and haptic rain gauges with no moving parts, ensuring durability and low maintenance. Its compact design makes installation easy in any location - no tools required. The station includes the same high-quality color console as our WS-2000 and WS-5000 models, along with a WH32B Thermometer-Barometer-Hygrometer to monitor indoor conditions. Seamlessly integrate your station with the Ambient Weather Network (AWN) for remote monitoring and alerts.
The solar-powered Ambient Weather WS-4000 is an all-in-one weather station designed for comprehensive environmental monitoring. It features sensors for temperature, humidity, haptic rain, light, ultraviolet, air pressure, and ultrasonic wind. Remotely monitor your weather station data on the easy-to-use Ambient Weather Network (AWN) App or by visiting ambientweather.net.
Design and Installation
- All-In-One Design: The weather station has a sleek design that fits easily into any setting.
- No Tools Required: It mounts effortlessly on a 1" diameter pole without requiring any tools.
Sensor Technology
- Ultrasonic Wind Sensor: Ultrasonic wind uses a series of sound emitters and microphones to detect even the calmest of breezes for accurate speed and direction measurements.
- Haptic Rain Gauge: The haptic rain gauge uses a piezoelectric sensor to measure raindrop pressure and calculate water volume, eliminating the need for a rain bucket and reducing maintenance. This design is also less attractive to birds and more resilient to high-speed winds and debris.
Power Supply
- Primary Power: Solar panel on top of the station.
- Backup Power: Two AA batteries ensure continuous operation.
Includes Color TFT Display and WH32B Sensor
The WS-4000 weather station includes the same high-quality console found with our WS-2000 and WS-5000 Stations. This color console features a TFT display and can display a vast number of our optional sensors, from thermometers, hygrometers, air quality sensors, soil and leaf moisture sensors, lightning sensors, and leak detectors. The console will come with a WH32B Sensor, which will receive temperature, humidity, and air pressure measurements.
Additional Console Features
- Sunrise/Sunset Times: Displays daily sunrise and sunset times.
- Forecasting: Provides a pressure-based weather forecast.
- Moon Phases: Tracks and displays the current moon phase.
- Customizable Alarms: Set alarms to trigger under specific, user-defined conditions.
- Lightning, Leak, and Soil Moisture Status: When paired with optional add-on sensors.
Compatible Add-On Sensors:
- WH31E Temperature & Humidity Sensor
- WH31P Waterproof Probe Temperature Sensor
- WH31PF Floating Pool Thermometer
- WH51RF Refrigerator/Freezer Temperature Sensor
- WH51LW Leaf Wetness Sensor
- WH31SM Soil Moisture Sensor
- WH31L Lightning Detector
- WH31LA Leak Alert
- AQIN Air Quality Monitor – PM2.5, PM10 and CO2
- PM25 Outdoor PM2.5 Air Quality Monitor
- PM25IN Indoor PM2.5 Air Quality Monitor
Weather Services
Ambient Weather Network
Weather Underground
PWS Weather
Amazon Alexa
IFTTT
API
Dimensions
Console (LxWxH): 7.75" x 5.75" x 0.75"
Sensor Arrray, appx. (HxLxW): 6.5" Tall, 3.5" diameter. Accepts 1" diameter pole for mount.
WiFi
WiFi Specifications 802.11b/g/n
Line of sight WiFi RF transmission (in open air): 80 feet
WiFi Display Tablet RF Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Other
Weight 14.8 oz
Ambient Weather User Manuals
WS-4000 User Manual
(Size: 4.1 MB)
Product Questions
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.
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.
... PermalinkDetermining 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.
... PermalinkYes, 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.
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)
The control console for the WS-2000, WS-5000, and WS-4000 require a 5V AC power adapter in order to operate. If this adapter falls below 5V output, the console may experience this "STARTING" loop, or the device may lose function all together. Replacing this AC adapter will most likely resolve this issue.
If your device is within the 1 year manufacturers warranty, you can fill out the Warranty Request form found at the link below.
https://www.ambientweather.com/rma.html
If you cannot locate your order information, or you are aware your device is past the 1 year warranty period, the required replacement adapter can be found at the link below:
Ambient Weather Replacement AC Adapter
... PermalinkThe Standard Tier comes with every free AWN account and includes the following:
- MAP LAYERS: Radar, Temperature, Wind, and Lightning Layers
- NOTIFICATIONS: E-mail & Push Alerts
- HOURLY FORECAST: 3-Days
- DATA HISTORY: 1-Year
- BASIC GRAPHING: Preset charts measuring individual parameters per - single station with customizable timeframes
The Premium Tier is a paid upgrade and includes everything in the Standard Tier plus the following:
- MAP LAYERS: Air Quality, Snow Depth, Fires, Tropical Cyclones, and Water Map in addition to Standard Layers
- NOTIFICATIONS: Configurable SMS Alerts (10 Per Day), in addition to Push & E-mail Alerts
- HOURLY FORECAST: 10-Days
- DATA HISTORY: 3-Years
- BONUS TILES: Growing Degree Days, Heating Degree Days, and Cooling Degree Days
- ADVANCED GRAPHING: Multi Station & Multi Parameter Graphing, Enhanced Graph Controls & Customization, Increased Organization, and Increased Export & Data handling Capabilities
