User manual

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 rechargeable batteries every

2-3 years. Provide easy access to the weather station.

2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the sensor array at

least 5’ from any building, structure, ground, or roof top.

3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least four

times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building is 20’

tall, and the mounting pole is 6’ tall, install 4 x (20 – 6)’ = 56’ away.

4. Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open field

can reach a distance of up to 330 feet, providing there are no interfering obstacles such as

buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal

buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100’.

5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off radio

communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing ObserverIP receiver or

mounting locations. Make sure your ObserverIP receiver is at least five feet away from any

electronic device to avoid interference.

6. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your

weather station:

http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html

5. Getting Started

The WS-1000-WiFi weather station consists of a ObserverIP receiver, an all in one sensor array, and

wireless thermo-hygrometer-barometer.

5.1 Parts List

QTY

Item

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ObserverIP Receiver

Dimensions (LxWxH): 3x2x1”

Thermo-hygrometer-barometer

transmitter