Version 3.0.3 ©Copyright 2020, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 1
Ambient Weather WS-2902C Wi-Fi OSPREY Solar Powered
Wireless Weather Station User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Help .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Product History .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Warnings and Cautions .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey ................................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Pre-Installation Checkout ................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Site Survey ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Parts List............................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.4 Included Tools .................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.5 Recommend Tools .............................................................................................................................................. 5
4.6 Sensor Array Set Up ........................................................................................................................................... 6
4.6.1 Install Wind Vane ........................................................................................................................................... 6
4.6.2 Install Wind Cups ........................................................................................................................................... 6
4.6.3 Install U-Bolts ................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.6.4 Install the Rain Gauge Funnel ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.6.5 Install the Funnel Coil Filter .......................................................................................................................... 8
4.6.6 Install Batteries .............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.6.7 Install Mounting Pole ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.7 Optional Sensors .............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.8 Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer, 8 Channel (optional) ............................................................................ 11
4.9 PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor (optional) ............................................................................................................... 12
4.10 Best Practices for Wireless Communication .................................................................................................... 12
4.11 Display Console ............................................................................................................................................... 13
4.11.1 Vertical Desk Stand .................................................................................................................................. 14
5. Display Console Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Screen Display ................................................................................................................................................. 15
5.2 Console Initialization ....................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1 Button Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Set Mode .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.1 Time Zones ................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Barometric Pressure Display ............................................................................................................................ 20
5.4.1 Viewing Absolute vs. Relative Pressure ....................................................................................................... 20
5.4.2 Rate of Change of Pressure Graph ............................................................................................................... 20
5.4.3 Viewing Pressure History ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.4.4 Relative Pressure Calibration Discussion .................................................................................................... 20
5.5 Rain Display ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.5.1 Rain Increments of Measure ........................................................................................................................ 21
5.5.2 Resetting Rain .............................................................................................................................................. 21
5.5.3 Increments of Rain Definitions .................................................................................................................... 21
5.6 Wind Display .................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.7 Temperature Display ........................................................................................................................................ 22
5.7.1 Wind Chill, Dew Point and Heat Index Display .......................................................................................... 22
5.8 Alarms .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.8.1 Viewing High and Low Alarms .................................................................................................................... 22
5.8.2 Setting High and Low Alarms ...................................................................................................................... 22
5.9 Max/Min Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.9.1 Viewing Max/Min Values............................................................................................................................. 25
5.10 Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................ 25