ACU-RITE Acu-Link User manual

Introduction
What do I need? (not included)
1. Network router with an available Ethernet port
2. “Always On“ Internet connection
3. PC or mobile device for activation
4. Acu-Link compatible sensor(s)
How does it work?
AcuRite sensors collect data (temperature, wind speed, etc.) in the
location theyʼre placed. AcuRiteʼs Acu-Link compatible sensors
wirelessly transmit the data collected to the Acu-Link Internet
Bridge (the “Bridge”). The Bridge plugs in to your Internet router
through an Ethernet connection. Then, the Bridge reports your
sensor's data to “The Cloud” (Acu-Link servers), which allows you
to view your sensor data from a web browser or a mobile device.
1 Introduction
2 Acu-Link Internet Bridge Overview
Section 1: Connect
3 Choose a location
4 Connect the cables
7 Prepare the Bridge for Activation
Whatʼs in the box? (included)
Contents
Section 2: Activate a Bridge - Online
8 Activate a Bridge Online at Acu-Link.com
Section 4: Activate a Bridge - Mobile APP
26 Install the Acu-Link Mobile APP / Activate a Bridge
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Acu-Link
Internet Bridge
Ethernet
Cable
AC Power
Adapter
[phone]
www.AcuRite.com
Section 3: Acu-Link Online
12 Acu-Link.com Overview
13 Manage Sensors: Add & Delete Sources
15 Widget Overview
16 Add & Remove Widgets
17 Sensor Settings
18 Chart Historical Data
19 Alarms: Text & Email Notification
20 Weather Select Widgets - Forecasting, etc.
22 Share Bridge Information / Follow a Friendʼs Bridge
Section 5: Acu-Link Mobile APP
30 Acu-Link Mobile APP Overview
31 Records
32 Sensor Settings
33 Alarms: Text & Email Notifications
34 Dashboard View
36 Weather Forecast
Section 6: Troubleshooting & Information
38 Troubleshooting
43 Contact Us
44 Product Facts & Product Warranty Registration
45 Warranty & FCC Information
Internet
Router
(not included)
for PCs & Mobile Devices
Backyard Weather
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Acu-Link compatible
sensors collect data &
transmit it wirelessly.
Sensor(s) Internet Bridge
Ethernet
Connectivity

Acu-Link Internet Bridge Overview Choose a Location
The Bridge receives sensor data via 433mhz wireless radio
frequency. The wireless signal reception range can be limited
by concrete, metal walls or other heavy materials. Other
“noisy” electronic devices such as TVʼs and microwaves may
also interfere with the reception.
To help ensure successful sensor signal reception, place the
Bridge in a suitable location no more than 330 feet from the
sensor(s). Choose a location free of large stone or concrete
surfaces, metallic surfaces, and place at least 3 feet away from
other electronic devices.
RF (Wireless)
Reception Antenna
Connections
STATUS LIGHT 2
RF Sensor Traffic
STATUS LIGHT 1
Network Uplink
Traffic
DEVICE I.D.
(MAC Address)
Ethernet
Port
Power
Port
Connect
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A unique ID
needed to
activate the
bridge online.
Register Button
(bottom)
You need the MAC address number that is printed on the bottom of the
Bridge to activate the Bridge online, so write it down and keep it handy:
Acu-Link Tip
330 feet Maximum
(100 meters) Sensor(s)
Acu-Link
Internet
Bridge

Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable Step 2. Connect the AC power adaptor
Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port on the Bridge.
Flip-up the
RF antennae
for best
reception
Connect
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Acu-Link will work with standard routers, wireless routers, and Ethernet
hubs, as long as there is an available Ethernet port and an active “always
on” internet connection available.
Acu-Link Tip
Connect the other end
of the Ethernet cable to
an open Ethernet port
on your network router.*
*Network router not included
www.AcuRite.com
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warrantyservice,
andinformation,Goto
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register a Product
YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

Step 3. Wait for the Bridge to be READY
Connect
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Press the “REGISTER” button only once during initial installation. DO NOT
PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON AGAIN AFTER YOUR BRIDGE HAS
ALREADY BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED, or you will lose previously
stored data and have to register again!
IMPORTANT
Important: The Bridge may take up to 30 MINUTES after
the Initial Boot to be Ready for Use. During this time, it
will automatically update itself with the newest version of
Acu-Link firmware.
1. Make sure that BOTH status lights are blinking rapidly.
2. Press AND HOLD the “REGISTER” button on the
bottom of the Bridge for 4 to 6 SECONDS.
Step 4. Prepare the Bridge for Activation
Before you can access your data on your PC or mobile
device, you must activate your bridge to register your
specific device online with Acu-Link.
After plugging in the power adapter, the Bridge will
automatically perform the following operations:
BLINKING
BLINKING
Initial Boot STEADY STEADY
STATUS LIGHT 1DurationStartup Sequence
1
2
3
4
STATUS LIGHT 2
30
seconds
Downloading
firmware from
Acu-Link server
Ready for Use
BLINKING
RAPIDLY
BLINKING
RAPIDLY
BLINKING
RAPIDLY
STEADY
5 to 30
minutes
Re-boot STEADY STEADY
30
seconds
READY
STATUS
LIGHT 1
STATUS
LIGHT 2
BLINKING
STEADY
Automatically DOWNLOADING
latest software updates
STATUS
LIGHT 2
BLINKING
READY to go register your
bridge at Acu-Link.com
BOTH LIGHTS BLINKING
WAIT READY
READY
READY
STATUS
LIGHT 1
BLINKING
PRESS AND HOLD
for 4 to 6 seconds

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The Acu-Link Internet Bridge will upload your sensor data to the Acu-Link
Cloud (Acu-Link servers). Because the Acu-Link system is “cloud based”, the
same account info can be used to log-in on the website as well as the
mobile APP. This also means that changes are applied system wide as well.
Acu-Link Tip
1. Visit www.Acu-Link.com using a web browser.
3. Enter in your information to create your account. Click
“SAVE” to continue.
The main web site page, or DASHBOARD will now show
but will be empty or will show SAMPLE DATA for
evaluation. Your bridge information needs to be entered
to view your weather.
2. Click “Create Account”
Activate a Bridge - Online
The Bridge can be registered using a web browser on a
PC or mobile device.
Before attempting to activate your Bridge, make sure that
BOTH status lights are blinking rapidly.
www.acu-link.com
Click to save settings
Activate - Online

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My Web Bridges
DEVICE ID
(MAC Address)
The “Name” that you provide will appear on the dashboard as the bridge
name. It will also appear on the title bar of each widget. This helps you to
identify multiple bridges and locations, and allows you to customize your
information.
Acu-Link Tip
You can monitor multiple bridges in different locations under a single
Acu-Link account. For example, you can use Acu-Link to monitor a bridge at
home and a bridge at work, or other location. Add additional bridges
during the step pictured above by clicking on the “+” button.
Acu-Link Tip
Acu-Link Tip
Activate - Online
4. Select “SETUP MY BRIDGE” from the drop down menu
in the upper right corner of Acu-Link.com
5. Click on the “ + ” button to add your bridge.
6. Enter your unique DEVICE ID (MAC address) and the
installation address. NOTE: Latitude and longitude will fill
in automatically after you enter your address.
7. Click “SAVE” to complete the activation process. You
will then be returned to the DASHBOARD page. Widgets
will automatically show up on the dashboard.
Note: Widgets may display “-- --” values initially or may
not show at all. This is normal until data is received.
After a minute or so, press your web browserʼs
“REFRESH” or “RELOAD” button to refresh the page.
Click to save settings

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My Dashboard
Acu-Link.com Overview
The dashboard displays the widgets for your sensor(s).
From the dashboard you can access all of the features of
the Acu-Link system. Note that your browser needs to be
re-freshed to view the latest data.
My Sources
The “My Sources” list displays the widgets available for
your bridge. If you subscribe to a friendʼs bridge, itʼs
available shared sources will appear under the “My
Sources” list as well.
Widgets
Each data category is given itʼs own “widget” that
displays the latest sensor information retrieved, as well as
daily and weekly records. Each widget also allows you
to chart data and set alarms for that data category. Most
widgets also have a “settings” button which allows you to
rename the sensor, set sharing and unit preferences (ºC
or ºF, etc.).
Acu-Link - Online
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Manage Sensors: Add Sources
The “Manage Sensors” button is located at the top of the
“My Sources” list. When you click this button, the
“Manage Sensors” window appears showing the list of
sensor(s) your Bridge receives data from. If you want
these sensors available in the “My Sources” list, you can
add them by following the steps below:
Manage Sensors
Manage Sensors
3. Click “SAVE” 4. Sensor data
now available
1. Click on the
“Manage Sensors”
button
2. Click the “ + ” button
to add a sensor to the
dashboard source list

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There are minor differences in the information displayed on different
widgets. For example, the temperature widget has a recorded “low”
instead of an “average”. Also note that widgets DO NOT refresh
automatically, so refresh your browser to view the latest readings.
Acu-Link Tip
Widget Overview
Acu-Link - Online
Manage Sensors: Delete Sources
For each Acu-Link compatible sensor there is at least one
widget that will show a specific data category. Some
sensors have more than one widget. For example,
AcuRiteʼs 5-in-1 sensor has widgets for: wind speed and
direction (shown below), temperature, humidity and
rainfall.
The delete function tells Acu-Link to ignore a sensor that a
Bridge is receiving data from.
You can delete a sensor and its widgets by clicking the
sensorʼs red “X” button under the “My Sources” list. This
will remove it from your “My Sources” list and/or
dashboard. PLEASE NOTE that a deleted sensorʼs
historical data and charts are PERMANENTLY ERASED.
You can add sensors back later, if desired.
Click on the red “X” button to delete a
sensor and its widgets from your
My Sources list and dashboard.
recorded
high
time period
records toggle
sensorʼs wireless
reception strength
widget
title
chart
button
most
recent
readings
time/date
of most
recent
reading
sensor settings
button
alarm
settings
button
& status
indicator
close widget
(remove
from view)
reset records
recorded
average
units

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ClickontheGREEN
arrowsourceiconto
showthewidgeton
thedashboard
ClickontheRED
arrowicontohide
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REMOVE
ADD
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Add & Remove Widgets
Acu-Link - Online
When you “show” widgets, they are placed on the dashboard in the order
that they were expanded. You cannot drag widgets to change their
placement on the dashboard. We recommend expanding your most utilized
widget first so that it will appear near the top of your dashboard.
Acu-Link Tip
Sensor Settings
Some widgets feature a “Settings” button. From the
Settings window you can rename the sensor, select units
(ºF or ºC, etc), and set sharing preferences, if you choose
to share your data.
Sensor Name
You can customize the title of a sensorʼs widgets in the
“Sensor Name” field. For example, you may place a
sensor in your basement to monitor temperature. You
could name that sensor “Basement”. The widget will then
appear with the name “Basement - Temperature”.
Share Sensor Data Online
You may wish to share your sensor data online. The
sharing preference in the “Sensor Settings” window
determines whether or not a sensor is visible to people
that follow your bridge. This will be covered in greater
detail in the “Sharing” section on page 22.