Ambient Weather WS-5000 User Manual

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5.10 Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We recommend the following
best practices for trouble free wireless communication.
1. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the tablet several feet away from computer monitors and TVs.
2. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other 915 MHz devices and communication is intermittent,
try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes. You may need to relocate the transmitters or
receivers to avoid intermittent communication.
3. Line of Sight Rating. This device is rated at 1,000 feet line of sight (no interference, barriers or walls) but
typically you will get 300 feet maximum under most real-world installations, which include passing through
barriers or walls.
4. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum siding. If you have
metal siding, align the remote and tablet through a window to get a clear line of sight.
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction decreases the
transmission range by the factor shown below.
Medium
RF Signal Strength Reduction
Glass (untreated)
5-15%
Plastics
10-15%
Wood
10-40%
Brick
10-40%
Concrete
40-80%
Metal
90-100%

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