Ambient Weather WS-2000 User Manual

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buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100’.
7. Radio Interference. Computers, radios, televisions and other sources can interfere with radio
communications between the sensor array and tablet. Please take this into consideration when
choosing tablet or mounting locations. Make sure your display tablet is at least five feet away
from any electronic device to avoid interference.
8. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your
weather station:
https://help.ambientweather.net/help/weather-station-mounting-solutions/
5. Getting Started
The Ambient Weather WS-2000 OSPREY Wi-Fi Personal Weather Station consists of an indoor
display tablet (receiver + Wi-Fi transmitter) and an all-in-one outdoor weather sensor array.
5.1 Parts List
QTY
Item
1
Display Tablet
1
Outdoor Sensor Body with built-in: Thermo-hygrometer / Rain Gauge / Wind
Speed Sensor/ Wind Direction Sensor, Light and UV sensor, Solar panel
1
Thermo-hygrometer-barometer transmitter
1
Wind speed cups (to be attached to outdoor sensor body)
1
Wind vane (to be attached to outdoor sensor body)
2
U-Bolts for mounting on a pole
4
Threaded nuts for U-Bolts (M5 size)
1
Metal mounting plate to be used with U-Bolts
1
Wrench for M5 bolts
1
AC adapter
1
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Note: Batteries are not included. You will need 4 AA size batteries, Alkaline or Lithium batteries
(for colder climates).
Note: AC adapter is included. The adapter is a switching-type adapter and can generate a small
amount of electrical interference with the RF reception in the tablet, when placed too close
to the tablet. Please keep the tablet display at least 2 ft. or 0.5 m away from the power
adapter to ensure best RF reception from the outdoor sensor package.
5.2 Recommend Tools
• Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screw on wind vane and wind cups)
• Adjustable wrench (for mounting pole)
• Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration)

Ambient Weather WS-2000 Specifications

General

Display Type	Color LCD
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Power Source (Console)	AC Adapter
Transmission Frequency	915 MHz
Data Logging	Yes
Indoor Temperature Range	32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
Indoor Humidity Range	10% to 99%
Outdoor Humidity Range	10% to 99%
Wind Direction	0° to 360°
UV Index Range	0 to 15
Console Display	Color
Sensors Included	Temperature, Humidity, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Rainfall, UV, Solar Radiation
Power Source (Sensor Array)	Solar Panel with Battery Backup
Outdoor Sensor Range	Up to 330 feet (100 meters)
Transmission Range	Up to 330 ft (100 m) line of sight
Update Rate	16 seconds
Data Update Interval	16 seconds
Outdoor Temperature Range	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Rainfall Accuracy	+/- 5%
Rainfall Range	0 to 393.7 inches (0 to 9999 mm)
Wind Speed Range	0 to 100 mph (0 to 160 km/h)
Solar Radiation Range	0 to 1800 W/m²