Ambient Weather WS-0900-IP - User Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-0900-IP Wireless Internet Remote
Monitoring Weather Station User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2
3. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
3.1 Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Sensor Array Set Up ............................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Mounting the Sensor Array .................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up ....................................................................... 12
3.5 Mounting the Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor ............................................................ 13
3.6 Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter ............................................................ 14
3.7 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ........................................................................ 15
3.8 ObserverIP Receiver ............................................................................................................. 15
3.8.1 Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................... 15
3.8.2 Software Requirements .................................................................................................... 16
3.8.3 ObserverIP Connections ................................................................................................... 16
3.9 Finding the ObserverIP from your computer........................................................................ 17
3.9.1 PC Users ........................................................................................................................... 17
3.9.2 Mac Users ........................................................................................................................ 19
3.9.3 Linux Users ...................................................................................................................... 20
3.9.4 Local Device Network Settings ........................................................................................ 20
3.10 Weather Network Settings .................................................................................................... 21
3.11 Viewing your Data on Wunderground.com .......................................................................... 23
3.11.1 Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 23
3.11.2 WunderStation iPad App .............................................................................................. 24
3.11.3 Mobile Apps ................................................................................................................. 25
3.11.4 Station Settings ............................................................................................................ 26
3.11.5 Live Data ...................................................................................................................... 27
3.11.6 Calibration.................................................................................................................... 28
4. Updating Firmware ....................................................................................................................... 32
5. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 34
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 35
6.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 35
6.2 Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 36
6.3 Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 36
7. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 36
7.1 Cleaning the Rain Gauge Mechanism .................................................................................. 37
8. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 39
9. Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 40
10. FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 41
11. Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 41

Ambient Weather WS-0900-IP Specifications