Ambient Weather WS-2000 - 8 Specifications; Wireless Specifications; Measurement Specifications; Power Consumption

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8. Specifications
8.1 Wireless Specifications
• Line of sight wireless sensor array RF transmission (in open air): 330 feet, 100 feet under
most conditions
• Line of sight Wi-Fi RF transmission (in open air): 80 feet
• Update Rate: Outdoor Sensor: 16 seconds, Indoor Sensor: 64 seconds
• Sensor Array RF Frequency: 915 MHz
• Wi-Fi Tablet RF Frequency: 2.4 GHz
8.2 Measurement Specifications
The following table provides the specifications for the measured parameters.
Measurement
Range
Accuracy
Resolution
Indoor Temperature
14 to 140 °F
± 2 °F
0.1 °F
Outdoor Temperature
-40 to 149 °F (lithium
batteries)
-23 to 140 °F (alkaline
batteries)
± 2 °F
0.1 °F
Indoor Humidity
10 to 99%
± 5%
1 %
Outdoor Humidity
10 to 99%
± 5%
1 %
Barometric Pressure
8.85 to 32.50 inHg
± 0.08 inHg (within range of
27.13 to 32.50 inHg)
0.01 inHg
Light
0 to 200,000 Lux
± 15%
1 Lux
Rain
0 to 236 in.
± 5%
0.01 in
Wind Direction
0 - 360 º
± 10º
1º
Wind Speed
0 to 100 mph (operational)
± 2.2 mph or 10% (whichever
is greater)
1.4 mph
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8.3 Power Consumption
• Display Tablet: 5V DC Adaptor (included), Power Consumption: 0.5 Watts (1.25 Watts during
Wi-Fi configuration mode)
• Outdoor sensor array: 2xAA batteries (not included). The primary power source is the solar
panel. The batteries provide backup power when there is limited solar energy.
• Indoor sensor: 2xAA batteries (not included).
9. Maintenance
1. Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months. Rotate the funnel counterclockwise and lift to
expose the rain gauge mechanism, and clean with a damp cloth. Remove any dirt, debris and
insects. If bug infestation is an issue, spray the array lightly with insecticide.