Ambient Weather WS-0262 User manual

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Ambient Weather WS-0262 WiFi Wireless
Thermo-Hygrometer User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2
2. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Parts List.................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Indoor / Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Setup.........................................................................2
2.3 Sensor Placement ...................................................................................................................3
2.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ..........................................................................4
2.5 Display Console .....................................................................................................................4
3. Display Console Operation.............................................................................................................5
3.1 Screen Display........................................................................................................................5
3.2 Console Initialization .............................................................................................................6
3.2.1 Button Operation................................................................................................................6
3.3 Set Mode ................................................................................................................................7
3.3.1 Time Zones.........................................................................................................................8
3.3.2 Auto Set Time ....................................................................................................................9
3.3.3 Setting Time Alarm ............................................................................................................9
3.4 Max/Min Mode ......................................................................................................................9
3.4.1 Viewing Max/Min Values.................................................................................................10
3.5 Resynchronize Wireless Sensor............................................................................................10
3.6 Backlight Operation .............................................................................................................10
3.6.1 With AC Adapter..............................................................................................................10
3.6.2 Without AC Adapter.........................................................................................................10
4. Live Internet Publishing................................................................................................................10
4.1 Connecting the Weather Station Console to WiFi................................................................11
5. Registering with Weather Servers.................................................................................................16
5.1 AmbientWeather.net.............................................................................................................16
5.1.1 IFTTT...............................................................................................................................18
5.2 WeatherUnderground.com....................................................................................................19
5.2.1 Registering through the PC or Mac Website....................................................................19
5.2.2 Registering through theAndroid or iPhoneApp..............................................................20
5.3 WeatherCloud.......................................................................................................................22
6. Glossary of Terms.........................................................................................................................23
7. Specifications................................................................................................................................24
7.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................24
7.2 Measurement Specifications.................................................................................................25
7.3 Power Requirements ............................................................................................................25
8. Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................25
9. Liability Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................26
10. FCC Statement..........................................................................................................................27
11. Warranty Information ...............................................................................................................27

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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-0262 WiFi Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer.
The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and
troubleshooting. To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit:
http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws0262
2. Getting Started
The Ambient Weather WS-0262 WiFi Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer consists of an indoor display
console (receiver + WiFi transmitter) and an indoor / outdoor thermo-hygrometer.
2.1 Parts List
QTY
Item
1
Display Console
Dimensions (LxHxW): 67.5 x 90 x 26.8 mm (2.65 x 3.54 x 1.06”)
1
Thermo-hygrometer transmitter (WH32E)
Dimensions (LxHxW): 122 x 40 x 18 mm (4.80 x 1.57 x 0.71”)
1
5V DC Adaptor
1
User manual
2.2 Indoor / Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Setup
Note: To avoid permanent damage, please take note of the battery polarity before inserting the
batteries.
1. Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor (Figure 1a).
2. Insert 2 x AA batteries
3. After inserting the batteries, the remote sensor will display temperature and humidity on the
display, as shown in Figure 1b.
4. Close the battery door.
Note: We recommend lithium batteries for cold weather climates, but alkaline batteries are sufficient
for most climates. We do not recommend rechargeable batteries. They have lower voltages, do not
operate well at wide temperature ranges, and do not last as long, resulting in poorer reception.
Note: The outdoor humidity is displayed on the remote sensor, on the Internet (AmbientWeather.net
and Wunderground.com) but not displayed on the receiver to reduce the cost of the console.

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(a)
(b)
Figure 1
2.3 Sensor Placement
It is recommended you mount the remote sensor outside on a north facing wall, in a shaded area, at a
height at or above the receiver. If a north facing wall is not possible, choose a shaded area, under an
eve.
Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings. Although the
sensor is weatherproof, it is best to mount in a well-protected area, such as an eve.
1. Use a screw or nail to affix the remote sensor to the wall, as shown in Figure 2.
2. Hang the remote sensor up on string or zip tie, as shown in Figure 3.
Note: Make sure the sensor is mounted vertically and not lying down on a flat surface. This will
insure optimum reception. Wireless signals are impacted by distance, interference (other weather
stations, wireless phones, wireless routers, TVs and computer monitors), and transmission barriers,
such as walls. In general, wireless signals will not penetrate solid metal and earth (down a hill, for
example).
Figure 2
Figure 3

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2.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We
recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication.
1. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the console several feet away from computer
monitors and TVs.
2. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other 915 MHz devices and
communication is intermittent, try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting
purposes. You may need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent
communication.
3. Line of Sight Rating. This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight (no interference, barriers or
walls) but typically you will get 100 feet maximum under most real-world installations,
which include passing through barriers or walls.
4. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum
siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a clear
line of sight.
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction
decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below.
Medium
RF Signal Strength Reduction
Glass (untreated)
5-15%
Plastics
10-15%
Wood
10-40%
Brick
10-40%
Concrete
40-80%
Metal
90-100%
2.5 Display Console
(1) Connect the display console power jack to AC power adapter with the included power adapter,
as shown in Figure 4a.
(2) Remove the battery door on the back of the console, and insert 2xAAA batteries per Figure
4b.
(3) Wait several minutes for the remote sensor to synchronize with the display console. Make
sure the remote sensor is powered up and about 5 to 10 feet away while waiting for
synchronization. The remote search icon will be present while searching.
Do not touch any buttons until the remote sensor reports in, otherwise the remote sensor
search mode will be terminated and the search icon will turn off. When the remote sensor has
been received, the console will automatically switch to the normal mode, and all further
settings can be performed.

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(a)
(b)
Figure 4
3. Display Console Operation
3.1 Screen Display
The display console home screen layout is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5

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No
Description
No
Description
1
Time
10
Indoor low battery indicator
2
Alarm icon
11
Low indoor temperature
3
Indoor temperature
12
High indoor temperature
4
RF icon
13
Outdoor low battery indicator
5
Outdoor temperature
14
Date
6
Outdoor temperature unit (C/F)
15
Week
7
Low outdoor temperature
16
WIFI icon
8
High outdoor temperature
17
DST
3.2 Console Initialization
After the console is connected to AC power, the console will display the software version number two
seconds after power up, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
The console will display all of the LCD segments for three seconds after power up as shown in Figure
7, the indoor conditions will immediately update, and the outdoor sensor array will register within a
few minutes.
Figure 7
3.2.1 Button Operation
The operation buttons are on the side and top of the console, as shown in Figure 8:
(a) ALARM, -/Reset-MIN, +/Reset-MAX, SET
(b) LIGHT / SNOOZE

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(a) Side View
(b) Top View
Figure 8
The console has 5 buttons at the bottom for easy operation:
Key
Description
SET
Press and hold the SET button for two seconds to enter Set Mode.
+ / Reset-MAX
•Press the + / Reset-MAX button for five seconds, and the maximum
indoor and outdoor temperature will reset to the current value on the
display console.
•While in SET mode, press to increase the value. Press and hold for
two seconds to increase the value rapidly.
- / Reset-MIN
•Press the - / Reset-MIN button for five seconds, and the minimum
indoor and outdoor temperature will reset to the current value on the
display console.
•While in SET mode, press to decrease the value. Press and hold for
two seconds to decrease the value rapidly.
ALARM
•Press and release the ALARM button to enter alarm mode.
•Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds to enter the
alarm setting mode.
LIGHT/SNOOZE
When connected to AC power, press and hold for three seconds to
turn on backlight permanently. With the backlight turned on, press
and hold for five seconds to turn off the backlight.
When powered by batteries, press to turn on the backlight for 3
seconds.
3.3 Set Mode
Press and hold the SET button for two seconds to enter the SET Mode. To proceed to the next setting,
press (do not hold) the SET button.
To exit the SET mode at any time, press the LIGHT / SNOOZE button.
Figure 9 summarizes the set mode sequence and commands.

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Command
Mode
Description
Settings
SET + 2
seconds
BEEP
Turns on or off the beep with each
keystroke.
Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle OFF
and ON
SET
DST
Observe Daylight Savings Time (set to
OFF inArizona and Hawaii, ON
everywhere else)
Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle OFF
and ON
SET
ZON
Time Zone (TZ)
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or
-/Reset-MIN to decrease (reference
Figure 10).
SET
12H
12/24 Hour Format
Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle
between 12 hour (12h) and 24 hour
(24h) format
SET
HR
Hour of Day
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or
-/Reset-MIN to decrease
SET
MIN
Minute of Day
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or
-/Reset-MIN to decrease
SET
M-D
Month Day Format
Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle
between M-D (month/day) format
and D-M (day/month) format
SET
Y
Year
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or
-/Reset-MIN to decrease
SET
M
Month of Year
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or
-/Reset-MIN to decrease
SET
D
Day of Month
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or
-/Reset-MIN to decrease
SET
°F
Temperature Units of Measure
Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle
between °F and °C
SET
Exit Set Mode
SET + 2 seconds means press and hold the SET button for two seconds.
SET means press the SET button. Figure 9
3.3.1 Time Zones
The following table summarizes time zones around the world.
Hours from
GMT
Time Zone
Cities
-12
IDLW: International Date Line West
---
-11
NT: Nome
Nome, AK
-10
AHST: Alaska-Hawaii Standard
CAT: Central Alaska
HST: Hawaii Standard
Honolulu, HI
-9
YST: Yukon Standard
Yukon Territory
-8
PST: Pacific Standard
Los Angeles, CA, USA
-7
MST: Mountain Standard
Denver, CO, USA
-6
CST: Central Standard
Chicago, IL, USA
-5
EST: Eastern Standard
New York, NY, USA
-4
AST: Atlantic Standard
Caracas
-3
---
São Paulo, Brazil
-2
AT: Azores
Azores, Cape Verde Islands
-1
WAT: West Africa
---

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Hours from
GMT
Time Zone
Cities
0
GMT: Greenwich Mean
WET: Western European
London, England
1
CET: Central European
Paris, France
2
EET: Eastern European
Athens, Greece
3
BT: Baghdad
Moscow, Russia
4
---
Abu Dhabi, UAE
5
---
Tashkent
6
---
Astana
7
---
Bangkok
8
CCT: China Coast
Bejing
9
JST: Japan Standard
Tokyo
10
GST: Guam Standard
Sydney
11
---
Magadan
12
IDLE: International Date Line East
NZST: New Zealand Standard
Wellington, New Zealand
Figure 10
3.3.2 Auto Set Time
When the console is connected to WiFi and the Internet, the time will automatically set.
3.3.3 Setting Time Alarm
To view the alarm time, press the ALARM button.
Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds to enter the ALARM Set Mode. To save and
proceed to the next alarm setting, press (do not hold) the SET button.
To exit the alarm mode at any time, press the LIGHT / SNOOZE button.
The time alarm will sound for 120 seconds, and can be disabled by pressing the LIGHT / SNOOZE
button.
Figure 11 summarizes the alarm mode sequence and commands.
Command
Mode
Settings
ALARM
+ 2
seconds
Turns alarm ON or
OFF
Press +/Reset-MAX to toggle OFF and ON
When the alarm is on, the alarm time icon will appear.
SET
Alarm Hour
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or -/Reset-MIN to decrease
SET
Alarm Minute
Press +/Reset-MAX to increase or -/Reset-MIN to decrease
SET
Exit alarm settings mode.
ALARM + 2 seconds means press and hold theALARM button for two seconds.
SET means press the SET button. Figure 11
3.4 Max/Min Mode

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The minimum and maximum temperature values are displayed on the console for the past 24 hours.
3.4.1 Viewing Max/Min Values
Press the + / Reset-MAX button for five seconds, and the maximum indoor and outdoor temperature
will reset to the current value on the display console.
Press the - / Reset-MIN button for five seconds, and the minimum indoor and outdoor temperature
will reset to the current value on the display console.
3.5 Resynchronize Wireless Sensor
Press and hold the +/Reset-MAX and -/Reset-MIN buttons at the same time for five seconds, and the
display will search for a new transmitter for three minutes. Dashes will be displayed in the outdoor
temperature field.
Alternately, you can power down and up the console by removing AC power and batteries.
3.6 Backlight Operation
3.6.1 With AC Adapter
The backlight can only be continuously on when the AC adapter is permanently on. When the AC
adapter is disconnected, the backlight can be temporarily turned on.
Press the LIGHT SNOOZE button to adjust the brightness between High, Low and Off.
3.6.2 Without AC Adapter
To reduce power consumption, the console will sleep on battery power only, and will not send data to
the Internet.
To temporarily turn on the back light for 15 seconds, press the LIGHT SNOOZE button.
4. Live Internet Publishing
The WS-2902 sends data to three free hosting services:
Hosting Service
Website
Description
Ambient Weather
AmbientWeather.net
AmbientWeather.net is the most user friendly
design for monitoring your data across
different platforms. Quickly view detailed
information with our animated expandable
modules. Supports email and text alerts.
Weather Undergound
WeatherUndeground.com
Weather Underground is a free weather
hosting service that allows you to send and
view your weather station data real-time, view
graphs and gauges, import text data for more
detailed analysis and use iPhone, iPad and
Android applications available at
Wunderground.com. Weather Underground is
a subsidiary of The Weather Channel and
IBM.

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Weather Cloud
WeatherCloud.net
Weathercloud is a real-time weather social
network formed by observers from around the
world.
The WS-2902 weather station sends data to the Internet using your WiFi connection.
4.1 Connecting the Weather Station Console to WiFi
Note: The WiFi feature only works when plugged into AC power due to higher energy
requirements.
Note: WiFi only supports and connects to 2.4 GHz routers. If you own a 5 GHz router, and it is
a dual band router, you will need to disable the 5 GHz band, and enable the 2.4 GHz band.
To connect the weather station to WiFi, you must first download the application from one of the
following choices:
AppleApp Store
Google Play Store
1. From your mobile device, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for the
“AmbientTool” application with the Ambient Weather Logo . Download this
application to your mobile device.

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2. Run theAmbientTool application, and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12

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3. Make sure your mobile device is connected to your WiFi network. Enter the password for
your router, and select Save, as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13
4. Reference Figure 14. If the WiFi icon is not flashing rapidly, (1) press and hold the SET and
ALARM buttons at the same time for four seconds. (2) The WiFi icon will begin flashing
rapidly, indicating the console is searching for your WiFi network.
Wi-Fi icon :
1) Slow Flash –connected to WiFi but not the Internet
2) Fast Flash –configure WiFi fromAmbientTool application
3) Solid –Connected to WiFi and the Internet
4) Not displayed –Not connected to WiFi or Internet

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Figure 14
5. Once the console has connected to your WiFi network, the devices MAC address and IP
address will be displayed, as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15

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6. For AmbientWeather.net, enter an upload timer (1 to 5 minutes). Make a note of the console
MAC address (Figure 15), which is required to register at AmbientWeather.net.
Reference Figure 16. Enter an upload interval and select the Auto upload switch to On.
Figure 16

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Enter your Wunderground.com or WeatherCloud.net Station ID, Password and StationNum
(see Section 5).
Note: Wunderground.com refers to the Password as the “Station Key”.
Figure 17
5. Registering with Weather Servers
Please note that you can send data to all cloud services at the same time.
5.1 AmbientWeather.net
Visit: www.AmbientWeather.net to create an account and selectAdd Device, as shown in Figure 18.

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Figure 18
Next, enter the MAC address found on Ambient Tools (Figure 15). Note that this is an example only
and your MAC address will be different.
Figure 19
Register an account on AmbientWeather.net (email address and password).
Once registered, select the dashboard to view your data, as shown in Figure 20.

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Figure 20
AmbientWeather.net is a responsive design and mobile friendly, so there is no need for a mobile app.
Simply open your mobile devices web browser, browse to AmbientWeather.net, and bookmark your
dashboard. If you save the bookmark to your desktop, it will automatically save the Ambient Weather
icon, as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21
5.1.1 IFTTT
The AmbientWeather.net service connects to IFTTT, the platform that allows devices and services to
work together seamlessly.

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Here are a few things you can do with IFTTT:
Turn off your Rachio sprinklers when it rains, there is too much wind, or below freezing.
Close your Hunter blinds when the sun is too intense.
Close your garage door when it is too windy.
Blink your hue lights when it starts raining.
Connect to other web services, such as Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.
For more information on IFTTT and how it can work for you, visit:
https://ifttt.com/ambient_weather
5.2 WeatherUnderground.com
5.2.1 Registering through the PC or Mac Website
1. Visit www.Wunderground.com and select the Join link at the top of the page. Select the Free
sign up option.
Figure 22
2. Select More | Register Your PWS.
3. Click Send Validation Email. Respond to the validation email from Wunderground (it may
take a few minutes).
Figure 23
4. Select More | Register Your PWS again and enter all of the information requested.

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Figure 24
5. After registering your station, make a note of the following:
Station ID
Station Key / Password
Enter the Station ID (ID), Station Key (Password) and Station Number (StationNum) into the Ambient
Tool. Leave the StationNum field blank.
Figure 25 is an example, and your station ID and password will be different.
Figure 25
Note: Your station ID will have the form: KSSCCCC###, where K is for USA station (I for
international), SS is your state, CCCC is your city and ### is the station number in that city.
In the example above, KAZPHOEN424 is in the USA (K), State of Arizona (AZ), City of Phoenix
(PHOEN) and #424.
5.2.2 Registering through the Android or iPhone App
Although we recommend registering your weather station on the Wunderground.com website, you can
register directly through the app.