User manual

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Select the absolute pressure. Make sure you properly
calibrate the sensor to an official local weather station.
Reference Section 5.8 for details.
The barometer is only accurate to ± 0.08 inHg within the
following relative pressure range: 27.13 to 32.50 inHg,
which corresponds to an altitude of -2,200 to 2,700 feet.
At higher altitudes, expect some non-linearity or error.
Rain gauge reports rain when it is not
raining
An unstable mounting solution (sway in the mounting
pole) may result in the tipping bucket incorrectly
incrementing rainfall. Make sure you have a stable
mounting solution. Move the rain gauge from the pole
mount to a flat, stable mount (fixed, flat structure).
Touch screen is not responding
Use your thumbs to activate the touch screen as opposed
to your other fingers. Your thumbs have a larger surface
area.
Software does not recognize weather
station
Make sure the USB cable is plugged in and recognized
by the PC operating system. If it is not recognized, try a
different USB connection. Avoid USB hubs.
Barometer graph flashes. Can I turn this
off?
No, this feature prevents burn in of the display monitor.
Wind speed appears low
Average wind speed may have the appearance of low
wind. Try switching the display to wind gust.
Display console is difficult to read
Change the display contrast level as described in Section
5.10.
Replace the batteries in the console with a fresh set of
batteries.
Can the lamp be turned on all of time?
No, to prevent the bulb from burning out, it can only turn
on temporarily.
The forecast icon is not accurate
The weather station console must run for several days to
trend barometric pressure.
The weather forecast is an estimation or generalization of
weather changes in the next 24 to 48 hours, and varies
from location to location. The tendency is simply a tool
for projecting weather conditions and is never to be
relied upon as an accurate method to predict the weather.
10. Accessories
The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at
www.AmbientWeather.com .
Accessory
Image
Description
Ambient Weather BCY29 4
in 1 Pocket Precision
Screwdriver
This precision screwdriver kit is a must for
assembling this weather station due to the
small, precision screws.