Ambient Weather WS-5000 User Manual

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5.4 Rain Gauge Setup
Figure 9
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Rain collector and funnel
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Battery door
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LED indicator
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Screw hole
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Bubble level
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U-Bolt installation hole
5.4.1 Install the Batteries in the Rain Gauge
Insert 1 x AA battery into the battery compartment. Alkaline (> 4 °F) or Lithium batteries for cold weather
climates (> -40 °F) are recommended.
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The LED indicator on the top of the rain gauge will turn on for 3 seconds and flash once every 49 seconds (the
sensor transmission update period).
If the LED does no light up or flash, make sure the battery polarity is correct. Press the reset button.
5.4.2 Rain Gauge Mounting
Install the sensor array plastic mounting bracket to your 1” to 2” diameter pole, as shown in Figure 11 and Error!
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Ambient Weather WS-5000 Specifications

General

Wireless Frequency	915 MHz
Wind Speed Accuracy	± 1 mph
UV Index Range	0 to 16
Light Range	0 to 200, 000 Lux
Solar Radiation Range	0 to 1800 W/m²
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Display Type	TFT LCD
Transmission Distance	1000 feet
Temperature Range	-40 to 140 °F
Humidity Range	10% to 99%
Wind Direction	0° to 360°
Rainfall Measurement	0 to 999.9 inches
Power Source (Outdoor Sensor)	Solar panel with battery backup
Console Power Source	5V DC adapter
Data Storage	Ambient Weather Network
Compatibility	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT