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Ambient Weather WS-1400-IP OBSERVER Solar Powered
Wireless IP Weather Station User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 2
3. Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey...................................................................................... 2
4.1 Pre Installation Checkout ....................................................................................................... 2
4.2 Site Survey ............................................................................................................................. 2
5. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3
5.1 Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 3
5.2 Recommend Tools .................................................................................................................. 5
5.3 Sensor Array Set Up ............................................................................................................... 5
5.3.1 Install Wind Vane ............................................................................................................... 6
5.3.2 Install Mounting Pole ......................................................................................................... 7
5.3.1 Install Batteries................................................................................................................... 9
5.3.2 Mount Weather Station ..................................................................................................... 11
5.3.3 Reset Button and Transmitter LED .................................................................................. 13
5.4 Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter ............................................................ 14
5.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ............................................................................... 15
5.6 ObserverIP Receiver ............................................................................................................. 15
5.6.1 Hardware Requirements ................................................................................................... 15
5.6.2 Software Requirements .................................................................................................... 15
5.6.3 ObserverIP Connections ................................................................................................... 16
5.6.4 Finding the ObserverIP from your computer ................................................................... 17
5.6.5 Local Device Network Settings ........................................................................................ 19
5.6.6 Weather Network Settings ................................................................................................ 20
5.6.7 Station Settings ................................................................................................................. 22
5.6.8 Live Data .......................................................................................................................... 23
5.6.9 Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 24
6. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 28
7. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 29
7.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 29
7.2 Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 29
7.3 Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 30
8. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 30
9. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 30
10. Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 32
11. Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 32
12. FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 33
13. Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 33
1. Introduction
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