AMTAST AW006 User manual

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Solar Powered Wireless Wi-Fi Weather Station
AW006 Operation Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction..............................................................................................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
5. Getting Started.........................................................................................5
5.1 Parts List............................................................................................5
5.2 Recommend Tools .............................................................................6
5.3 Sensor Array Set Up ..........................................................................7
5.3.1 Install Wind Vane...........................................................................8
5.3.2 Install Mounting Pole.....................................................................8
5.3.3 Install Batteries............................................................................10
5.3.4 Mount Weather Station................................................................10
5.3.5 Reset Button and Transmitter LED .............................................12
5.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication....................................13
5.5 Display console................................................................................14
5.5.1 Vertical Desk Stand .....................................................................15
6. Display Console Operation....................................................................16
6.1 Screen Display.................................................................................16
6.2 Initial Display Console Set Up..........................................................17
6.3 Key function .....................................................................................18
6.4 Set mode..........................................................................................20
6.4.1 BEEP:..........................................................................................21
6.4.2 MAX/MIN Daily:...........................................................................22
6.4.3 Time / Date..................................................................................22
6.4.4 Pressure......................................................................................22
6.4.5 Light.............................................................................................24
6.4.6 Temperature ................................................................................24
6.4.7 Wind speed .................................................................................25

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6.4.8 Rain.............................................................................................25
6.4.9 Moon phase.................................................................................26
6.5 Alarm mode......................................................................................26
6.5.1 View Alarm value.........................................................................26
6.5.2 Alarm setting mode:.....................................................................27
6.5.3 Alarm Setting Order:....................................................................28
6.6 Max/min mode .................................................................................28
6.6.1 Press and release MAX/MIN key to display MAX data...............28
6.6.2 Press again to display min data ..................................................29
6.7 Calibration mode..............................................................................29
6.7.1 Calibration Order:........................................................................29
6.8 Other Features.................................................................................30
6.8.1 Factory Reset/Clear Memory ......................................................30
6.8.2 Register New Transmitter............................................................30
6.8.3 Backlight (constant backlight requires operation with AC adapter.)30
6.8.4 Tendency indicators.....................................................................31
6.8.5 Wireless Signal Strength Indicator ..............................................31
6.8.6 Weather forecast.........................................................................31
6.8.7 Snooze ........................................................................................33
6.8.8 MAC address display ..................................................................34
7. Specification:..........................................................................................34
8. Live Internet Publishing .........................................................................36
8.1 Connecting the Weather Station Console to WiFi............................37
8.1.1 Download mobile application.......................................................37
8.1.2 Connect the console to Wi-Fi......................................................37
8.2 Mobile application –Device list........................................................56
8.3 Mobile application –Check WU weather data and graph................57
8.4 Mobile application –Remove or Add WU ID....................................58
8.5 Mobile application –Set Units..........................................................59
9. Registering WeatherUnderground.com through the PC or Mac............61
10. Maintenance ........................................................................................61
10.1 Advanced Rain Gauge Cleaning....................................................67
11. Troubleshooting Guide.....................................................................6969

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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Solar Powered Wireless WiFi Weather
Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for
installation, operation and troubleshooting.
2. Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including
your weather station mounting pole. Never install the weather station in a
storm.
Warning: Installing your weather station in a high location may result
in injury or death. Perform as much of the initial check out and operation on
the ground and inside a building or home. Only install the weather station
on a clear, dry day.
3. Quick Start Guide
Although the manual is comprehensive, much of the information contained
may be intuitive. In addition, the manual does not flow properly because the
sections are organized by components.
The following Quick Start Guide provides only the necessary steps to install,
operate the weather station, and upload to the internet, along with
Required
Step
Description
Section
1
Assemble and power up the sensor array
5.3.1-5.3.3
2
Power up the display console and synchronize with
sensor array
5.5
5
Mount the sensor array
5.3.4
3
Set date and time on console
6.4.3
4
Calibrate the relative pressure to sea-level conditions
(local airport) on console
6.4.4
6
Reset the rain to zero on console
6.4.8
Optional
7
Configure WiFi
8.1
8
Register and upload to Weather Server
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references to the pertinent sections.
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey
4.1 Pre Installation Checkout
Before installing your weather station in the permanent location, we
recommend operating the weather station for one week in a temporary
location with easy access. This will allow you to check out all of the
functions, insure proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather
station and calibration procedures. This will also allow you to test the
wireless range of the weather station.
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
alkaline 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 console or mounting locations. Make
sure your display console is at least five feet away from any
electronic device to avoid interference.

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5. Getting Started
The WiFi weather station consists of a display console (receiver), an all in
one sensor array, and wireless thermo-hygrometer-barometer.
5.1 Parts List
QTY
Item
Image
1
Display Console
Frame Dimensions
(LxWxH): 18.7x11.5x1.9cm
(7.35 x 4.5 x 0.75”)
LCD Dimensions (LxW):
15.6x 7.6cm (6.2 x 3”)
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Sensor Array
1
Wind Vane
1
5V DC Adaptor

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1
Pole
1
Pole mounting U-bolt
2
Pole mounting clamps
2
Pole mounting U-bolt nuts
1
Allen wrench
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User manual
5.2 Recommend Tools
•Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screw on battery cover
door)
•Adjustable wrench (for mounting pole)
•Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration)

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5.3 Sensor Array Set Up
Figure 1
No
Description
No
Description
1
Wind Vane (measures wind
direction)
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Thermo-hygrometer Sensor
(measures temperature and
humidity)
2
Wind Speed Sensor (measures
wind speed)
8
UV Sensor
3
Solar collector
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Solar Radiation Sensor
4
Alkaline battery compartment
10
Rain Collector (self emptying)
5
LED transmission indicator (turns
on for 4 seconds on power up,
flashes once per 16 seconds)
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Bubble Level
6
Reset button

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5.3.1 Install Wind Vane
Reference Figure 2. (a) Locate and align the flat key on the wind vane shaft
to the flat key on the wind vane and push the vane on to the shaft. (b)
tighten the set screw with the hex wrench (included).
(a)
(b)
Figure 2
5.3.2 Install Mounting Pole
Reference Figure 3. Remove the mounting pole collar by rotating counter
clockwise.
Figure 3

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Reference Figure 4. Locate and align the groove on the sensor array and
mounting pole.
Figure 4
Reference Figure 5. Turn the mounting pole collar to lock the pole into
place by rotating clockwise.
Figure 5

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5.3.3 Install Batteries
Reference Figure 6. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the sensor
array. Turn the set screw counter clockwise to open the battery
compartment. Insert the 3xAA batteries (not included). The LED indicator
on the bottom of the sensor array will turn on for four seconds and normally
flash once per 16 seconds (the transmission update period).
Close the battery door and tighten the set screw.
Figure 6
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.
5.3.4 Mount Weather Station
Fasten the mounting pole to your mounting pole or bracket (purchased
separately) with the U-bolts, mounting pole brackets and nuts, as shown in
Figure 7. Tighten the mounting pole to your mounting pole with the U-Bolt
assembly. Make sure your mounting pole is as far away from the
temperature sensor as possible, as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7
1. Reference
2. Figure . Locate the four wind vane compass rose indicators of N, E,
S, W (representing North, East, South and West). Align the
compass rose direction upon final installation with a compass or
GPS.

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Figure 8
3. Reference Figure . Make sure the sensor array is completely level
upon final installation. Failure to do so will result in inaccurate rain
gauge readings.
Figure 9
5.3.5 Reset Button and Transmitter LED
In the event the sensor array is not transmitting, reset the sensor array.
With an open ended paperclip, press and hold the RESET BUTTON for
three seconds to completely discharge the voltage.
Take out the batteries and wait one minute, while covering the solar panel
to drain the voltage.
Put batteries back in and resynchronize with console by powering down
and up the console with the sensor array about 10 feet away.

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Figure 10
5.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Note: To insure proper communication, mount the remote sensor(s)
upright on a vertical surface, such as a wall. Do not lay the sensor flat.
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 433 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%

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5.5 Display console
Figure 11
1. Insert the 5V AC adaptor into the back of the display console
Note: Place the outdoor sensor array about 5 to 10 feet from the
display console and wait several minutes for the remote sensors to
synchronize with the display console.
2. Insert 3 AAAbatteries into the display console. Please insert the battery
as blew figure 12:

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Figure 12
Note: The batteries are intended for back-up power only. The
backlight will remain on for 5 seconds when on back up battery power
only. Only when you use power adapter it will the back-light be
continuously on.
3. Keep both sensor and the display console together for 15 minutes to
lock in the sensor signals.
4. (Optional)-Spin the wind cups to simulate wind speed. Take the sensor
to the sink and slowly drip water into the rain bucket to simulate rain.
5. After 15miuntes, follow the mounting instructions for proper placement
of sensors.
Note: Your display console should have readings in all sections. Wind
and Rain will show 0’s (connected) until wind or rian occur or are
simulated.
Note: If you only use battery to power up display console, you must
press LIGHT/SNOOZE key to light up the LCD before press any other
key.
5.5.1 Vertical Desk Stand
The console is best viewed above from a 20 to 30 degree angle.
In addition to the fold out desk stand on the back of the display, console, the
console also includes a vertical desk stand to improve the viewing able on a
desk, as shown in Figure 13.

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Figure 13
6. Display Console Operation
6.1 Screen Display
1.Time
10. Rain fall
2. Moon phase
11. Outdoor temperature
3. Barometric Pressure
12. Outdoor humidity
4. Weather forecast
13. RF icon
5. UV index
14. Indoor humidity
6. Light
15. Indoor temperature
7. Wind speed
16. Date
8. Wind direction
17. WIFI icon
9. MAX/MIN Daily
18. DST (on/off set through Ecowitt.net)
Figure 14

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6.2 Initial Display Console Set Up
Note: The sensor array must be powered and updating before powering up
the console, or the console will timeout searching for the sensors. Perform
this step last.
Make certain the weather station sensor array is at least 3m from the
console and within 100m of the console. If the weather station is too close
or too far away, it will not receive a proper signal.
1. Insert the power adapter into the power jack of the console, and plug in
the adapter. The LCD display will beep once and then light up. The unit
will show software version number 2 seconds after power reset.
Then the unit will turn on all segments of the LCD for 3 seconds, the unit will
start to register the outdoor channel for 3 minutes.
After initialization, the console will instantly display indoor temperature,
humidity, barometer, tendency, date and time. The wind speed, wind
direction, rain, and outdoor temperature and humidity will update on the
display within a few minutes. The remote search icon will turn on：

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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 data has been received, the console will
automatically switch to the normal mode, and all further settings can be
performed.
If it does not update, please reference the troubleshooting guide in Section
11.
6.3 Key function
The console has eight keys for easy operation
Key
Description
SET
Press this key to view MAC address
Hold this key to enter setting mode
TEMP.
Press this key to view wind Chill, Heat Index, Dew Point
Temperature
RAIN
Press this key to view Rain Rate, event, Rain Day, Rain Week,
Rain Month, and Rain total*
Press the RAIN key 2s to reset current display rain*
WIND/ +
Press this key to view wind/gust and wind direction
In Setting mode, pressing WIND/+ key select the unit or scrolls
the value; keeping press and holding WIND/+ key for 2 second
will increase/decrease digits in great steps.

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PRESSU
RE/-
Press this key to view Absolute Pressure average of 12hr,
24hr, 48hr and 72hr
Press and hold 2s this key to view the absolute and relative
pressure
In Setting mode, pressing WIND/+ key select the unit or scrolls
the value; keeping press and holding WIND/+ key for 2 second
will increase/decrease digits in great steps.
ALARM
Press this key to view the alarm value of Temperature /
Humidity/rain rate/rain day/wind
MAX/MIN
Press this key to view the MAX/MIN value of Temperature /
Humidity/rain rate/rain day/wind/UVI/LIGHT/Absolute
Pressure
LIGHT
/SNOOZE
Press this key to adjust LCD backlight brightness: HI/MID/OFF
Hold LIGHT/SNOOZE key to register new transmitter
Figure 15
*Rainfall Readings
Press RAIN key to view rain history:
•Rain rate: it forecast the rain per hour base on the recently 10 minute’s
rainfall. For example: the rainfall of recent 10 minutes is 12mm, the
rain/hour is 12mm*6=72mm/h.
•Rain event: It start to record the rain event value form the rain falls, the
rain event is over and value reset to 0 if last 24 hour rainfall less 1mm
and the last 1 hour no rainfall.
•Day: 24 hr period from 0:00 - 24:00.
•Week: defined by calendar week i.e. Sunday –Saturday.
•Month: defined by calendar Month i.e. January 1 - January 31.
•Total: running total since station was powered up
*Reset Rainfall History:
•Reset week rain, will auto reset day rain
•Reset month rain, will auto reset week and day rain.
•Reset total rain, will auto reset month, week and day rain.
Note:
1) When power on, press WIND/+ and PRESSURE /- key to reset the
weather station and clear all records memory, and clears all user
settings to default.

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2) When power on, press TEMP. key to skip receive RF signal.
3) The setting procedure can be exited at any time by either pressing the
LIGHT /SNOOZE key or waiting for the 30-second time-out to take
effect.
6.4 Set mode
The Set Mode allows you to change date, time, units of measure and other
important functions, as referenced in Figure 16.
To enter the Set Mode, press and hold the SET key for two seconds (SET +
2 seconds). To advance each command, press (do not hold) the SET key.
Command
Function
Description
Settings
SET + 2
seconds
BEEP
Turns on or off the
beep with each
keystroke
Press WIND/+ or PRSSURE/-
to toggle OFF and ON
SET
RST
Reset max/min daily
at 12:00am (on) or
manually (off)
Press WIND/+ or PRSSURE/-
to toggle OFF and ON
SET
24H
12/24 Hour Format
Press WIND/+ or PRSSURE/-
to toggle between 12 hour
(12h) and 24 hour (24h)
format
SET
HR
Hour of Day
Press WIND/+ to increase.
PRSSURE/- to decrease
SET
MIN
Minute of Day
Press WIND/+ to increase.
PRSSURE/- to decrease
SET
M-D
Month Day Format
Press WIND/+ or PRSSURE/-
to toggle between M-D
(month/day) format and D-M
(day/month) format
SET
Y
Year
Press WIND/+ to increase
and PRSSURE/- to decrease