RainWise IP-100 User manual

IP-100™
Network Interface
User’s Guide
Rev Date: 7/08/14

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Copyright © 2014 by RainWise, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form except by written
permission of the publisher. All rights of translation are reserved.
RainWise IP-100 is a trademark of RainWise, Inc.

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Table of Contents
1) Introduction........................................................................................................................... 4
2) Getting Started ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.1) Powering Up..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2) Verifying Communication of Your IP-100 ...................................................................... 6
2.3) Registering Your Device.................................................................................................. 7
2.4) RainwiseNet Settings ....................................................................................................... 8
3) 3
rd
party Data Services ......................................................................................................... 9
3.1) Weather Underground ...................................................................................................... 9
3.2) Additional Services .......................................................................................................... 9
4) Network Settings ................................................................................................................. 10
4.1) Minimum Network Requirements.................................................................................. 10
4.2) Ports and Firewall Settings............................................................................................. 10
4.3) Setting a Static IP ........................................................................................................... 10
5) Internal Web Page .............................................................................................................. 11
5.1) Current Weather ............................................................................................................. 11
5.2) Network.......................................................................................................................... 12
5.3) Admin............................................................................................................................. 12
6) Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 13
6.1) Resetting Your IP-100.................................................................................................... 13
6.2) Product Support.............................................................................................................. 13
6.3) Contact Information ....................................................................................................... 14
7) Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 14

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1) Introduction
The IP-100 network interface facilitates a way of gathering and transmitting weather data to
multiple formats over a network connection. RainwiseNet is our web data hosting service
designed to monitor and forecast weather data received from RainWise weather stations.
RainwiseNet also provides live links to many other online weather portals, including Weather
Underground, to share data. IPhone and Android apps are also available to view your data
anytime, anywhere.
Picture of IP-100 and RainwiseNet

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2) Getting Started
The IP-100 is available for both the MK-III LR and MK-III (418/433 MHz) weather stations. LR
models have the radio receiver built into the IP-100. The 418/433 MHz versions require an
external radio receiver. An external receiver can be provided for the LR models, contact service
if needed.
2.1) Powering Up
LR Weather Stations
1. Connect power using the power
supply provided.
2. Connect the IP-100 to your network
using the Ethernet cable provided
with the unit. You may use your own
cable with a maximum length of 100
feet. Do NOT disconnect for at least
10 minutes after first power up.
418/433 MHz Weather Stations
1. Connect the IP-100 to the network
using the Ethernet cable provided
with the unit. You may use your
own cable with a maximum length
of 100 feet.
2. Connect the separate black receiver
module to the IP-100 using the silver
“phone” cable provided.
3. Apply power to the IP-100 using the
power supply provided.
Power Supply
IP-100
Ethernet Cable
IP-100
Power Supply
Ethernet Cable
Phone Cable
External Receiver

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2.2) Verifying Communication of Your IP-100
LED Lights (Both Models)
1. Radio Data Light: This LED will blink red indicating its receiving data from a weather
station. If this light doesn’t blink your IP-100 could be out of range of a weather station. This
light should flash every two seconds. If it takes longer to flash you may have a weak signal.
2. Green Light: A green light should appear by the Ethernet port, letting you know you’re
connected to the network.
3. Yellow Light: This LED by the Ethernet port should blink indicating data being collected.
4. Ethernet Light: The Ethernet LED will light while the IP-100 logs onto the network. This
light should go out after a few seconds. It will then turn on every time it sends data to
RainwiseNet for 2-3 seconds. This may be longer for the first transaction after power up or
when spooling buffered data to the server.
5. Status Light: This green light will flash only if a Weather Underground account has been
created meaning your data is sending to the site. Refer to Section 2.1 for details on creating
an account.
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2.3) Registering Your Device
Register your device: To get the most out of your IP-100, you will need to register it. This will
give you your own web page and the ability to edit settings.
1. Visit http://www.rainwise.net/.
2. Register on the home page.
3. Follow the on screen instructions. You will need your serial number and MAC address
located on the bottom of the IP-100. Do not include the dashes between numbers in the
MAC address. The Mac Address and Serial Number contains zeroes; not the letter “O”.
RainWiseNet registration help is located by clicking on the green question marks. Your
information can be edited after registration under the settings tab of your weather page.
Once you have completed the registration you should now be able to see your weather webpage.
You will receive notices via email as we update our webpage and add features.
Mac Address
Serial Number

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2.4) RainwiseNet Settings
To customize settings of your RainwiseNet weather page, click on the Settings tab of your home
page.
From the settings page you may change your URL address, upload rate, and other options.
You may also add sensors and parameters depending on your model weather station. It is
recommended to only select the sensors that are on your particular weather station in order to
receive accurate data. Be sure to select “save changes” before returning to your weather
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3) 3
rd
party Data Services
The IP-100 can be configured to send data to multiple 3
rd
party services. As we evolve our
registration process we hope to have check off boxes of the desired 3
rd
party services you would
like to host your data to in order to save time.
3.1) Weather Underground
Weather Underground is one of the portals where people around the globe share and see weather
data. To send data from your IP-100, click on the “Settings” tab in RainwiseNet and scroll
down. A link is provided here to register an account.
Once you have your station ID and password, enter the information. Select your desired upload
rate and save the settings.
Within a few minutes your data should begin to appear on your Weather Underground page. The
green status light on the IP-100 will flash with every data transmission.
3.2) Additional Services
Other portals and websites are available for sharing your weather data. As we evolve, this list of
available portals will change and grow.

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4) Network Settings
By default the IP-100 uses a DHCP server to assign your IP-100 with an address. This address is
for your computer to receive data from your device wirelessly.
For most users DHCP will assign your computer an address without any issues. Data is sent to
RainwiseNet where it can be viewed.
Refer to Section 4.3 if you desire to manually set a static IP address.
4.1) Minimum Network Requirements
The IP-100 requires a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for connecting to the Internet. The IP-100 can
be used on a local network.
It is required that the IP-100 have access to the Internet. This ensures easier configuration and
allows for remote firmware updates.
4.2) Ports and Firewall Settings
The IP-100 communicates using port 80. All Internet connections are initiated by the IP-100 and
standard HTTP requests. In most cases no firewall changes are required. The IP-100 initiates
requests on its own. This eliminates the need to open ports in the firewall.
The embedded web server uses Port 80 and responds to standard HTTP requests.
4.3) Setting a Static IP
To manually set network settings, refer to Section 4.3 (ADMIN).