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Ambient Weather WS-5000-RAIN Replacement Rain Collector
User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Quick Start Guide ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey ................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Pre-Installation Checkout .................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Parts List ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.3 Rain Gauge Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3.1 Install the Batteries in the Rain Gauge ........................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Register Rain Gauge on Display Tablet WS-2000/WS-5000 ......................................................................... 3
2.3.3 Site Survey .................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.4 Rain Gauge Mounting .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.5 Install the Funnel Coil Filter .......................................................................................................................... 7
3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ............................................................................................................... 7
4 Display Tablet Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 8
4.3 Initial Display Tablet Operation .......................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Home Screen Display.......................................................................................................................................... 9
4.5 Display Buttons ................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.6 Hourly Rain Icon ............................................................................................................................................... 10
4.7 Set Mode ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.7.4 Rainfall Units of Measure ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.7.5 Reset Weekly Rain at ................................................................................................................................... 12
4.7.6 Rainfall Season ............................................................................................................................................ 12
4.7.7 Reset Daily Rain at ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.7.8 More ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.8 Calibration Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 13
5 Glossary of Terms ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
6 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.3 Wireless Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 17
6.4 Measurement Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 18
6.5 Power Consumption .......................................................................................................................................... 18
7 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
7.3 Array Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 18
8 Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................................................................................. 18
9 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
10 Liability Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................. 20
11 FCC Statement ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
12 Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................................ 21
13 California Prop 65 ................................................................................................................................................. 21
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