Ambient Weather WS-5000 - Warnings and Cautions; Safety Warnings; Quick Start Guide; Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey

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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-5000 Wi-Fi Ultrasonic Solar Powered Wireless Weather
Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To
download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit:
https://help.ambientweather.net/product/ws-5000/
2. Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your weather station mounting pole. Never
install the weather station in a storm.
Warning: If you are mounting the weather station to a house or structure, consult a licensed electrician for proper
grounding. A direct lightning strike to a metal pole can damage or destroy your home.
Warning: Installing your weather station in a high location may result in injury or death. Perform as much of the
initial check out and operation on the ground and inside a building or home. Only install the weather station on a clear,
dry, day.
3. Quick Start Guide
Although the manual is comprehensive, much of the information contained may be intuitive. In addition, the manual
does not flow properly because the sections are organized by components.
The following Quick Start Guide provides the necessary steps to install and operate the weather station, and upload to
the internet, along with references to the pertinent sections.
Step
Description
Section
Power Up
1
Assemble and power up the ultrasonic sensor array
5.3
2
Assemble and power up the rain gauge
5.4
3
Power up the indoor thermo-hygrometer-barometer
5.5
4
Power up the display tablet and synchronize with sensors
0
Mounting
5
Mount the sensor array
5.3.2
6
Mount the rain gauge
5.4.2
Console Settings
7
Set date and time on tablet
6.7.1
8
Calibrate the relative pressure to sea-level conditions (local airport) on tablet
6.9
9
Reset the rain to zero on tablet
6.9
Wi-Fi Settings
10
Configure Wi-Fi
6.7.16
11
Register and upload to Weather Servers
6.7.15
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey
4.1 Pre Installation Checkout
Before installing your weather station in the permanent location, we recommend operating the weather station for one
week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to check out all the functions, ensure proper
operation and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration procedures.
4.2 Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following:
1. You must clean the rain gauge every few months and change the batteries every 2-3 years. Provide easy access
to the rain gauge and sensor array.
2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the sensor array at least 5’ from