Page 3 - Parts List; QTY Item
1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-2080 wireless weather station. 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://am...
Page 4 - Recommend Tools
Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 4 QTY Item 4 Zip ties 2 Hose clamps (2 ¾” diameter) 3.2 Recommend Tools • Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws) • Pliers • Phillips screwdriver • Flat blade screwdriver • Tack (small) hammer or rubber mallet • Compass o...
Page 12 - Display Console; Display Console Layout
Install the rain shield over the thermo-hygrometer/transmitter, as shown in Figure 9, and use the enclosed zip ties to clean up the cables. Figure 9 3.4 Display Console 3.4.1 Display Console Layout The display console layout is shown in Figure 10. Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Right...
Page 14 - Verify proper operation of the rain gauge
3.4.1 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 10’ away from the console and within 300’ ...
Page 15 - Weather Station Installation; Pre Installation Checkout; Console Operation
for both sensors to stabilize. 4. Weather Station Installation 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...
Page 16 - Time; Hours from
setting by pressing the menu key again. Holding the up or down key when in the Set mode will increase/decrease values rapidly. 5.1 Time Press the menu key to enter the TIME Set Mode. You can skip over any setting by selecting the enter key. Figure 11 1. Display (LCD) Contrast Level . The display con...
Page 17 - Date
Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 17 Hours from GMT Time Zone Cities 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 3. 12/24 ...
Page 18 - Wind
5. Change Day. Press the enter key to set the day. The day will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to change the day setting. 6. Change Alarm Hour. Press the enter key to set the alarm hour. The alarm hour and ALARM will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to change the alarm hour...
Page 19 - Rain
direction alarm and Direct (wind direction) will begin flashing. Press the up key or down key to adjust the wind direction alarm. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on). 5. Wind Speed Record High . Press the enter key to display...
Page 20 - Barometric Pressure
5.5 Barometric Pressure Note: The weather station console displays two different pressures: absolute (measured) and relative (corrected to sea-level). To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. Because the air pressure decrea...
Page 21 - Pressure Graph
Press the up key or down key to change the value. 4. Pressure High Alarm . Press the enter key to set the pressure high alarm function. Pressure and HI AL (high alarm) icon will flash. Press the up key or down key to change the value. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm ...
Page 22 - Indoor Temperature
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. Note: This is a continuation of the previous section. To enter this mode, you must begin at Section 5.1 and proceed to th...
Page 23 - Indoor Humidity
1. Indoor Temperature Units . Press the up key or down key to alternate the display unit between °C and °F. 2. Indoor Temperature High Alarm . Press the enter key to set the indoor temperature high alarm function. The indoor temperature and HI AL (high alarm) will begin flashing. Press the up key or...
Page 24 - Outdoor Temperature, Wind Chill and Dew Point
Press the up key or down key to change the value. Press the ON/OFF key to select the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on). 2. Indoor Humidity Low Alarm . Press the enter key to set the indoor humidity low alarm function. The indoor humidity and LO AL (high alar...
Page 26 - Calibration Mode; Temperature Calibration
Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 26 Press and hold enter key for 3 seconds to clear memory. 5.13 Calibration Mode In addition to the sea-level barometer calibration in the previous section, the following parameters can also be calibrated: • Indoor Temperature • Ou...
Page 27 - PC Software
Distance = 4 x (20 – 5)’ = 60’. Many installations are not perfect and installing the weather station on a roof can be difficult. Thus, you can calibrate for this error with a wind speed multiplier. In addition to the installation challenges, wind cup bearings (moving parts) wear over time. Without ...
Page 28 - EasyWeather Overview; Explore; Run EasyWeather; Compatibility; Privilege Level; Run as Administrator; EasyWeather Features
For EasyWeather updates and alternate PC applications, visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws2080 6.1 EasyWeather Overview EasyWeather allows you to display real-time data, program the display console, set alarms, view and export historical data and create graphs. Whereas the weather station...
Page 29 - Main Display
6.5.1 Main Display When you launch HeavyWeather, the main display will be shown. The main display shows current weather conditions, alarm settings and minimum and maximum data. Figure 20 When console is connected to PC, the connected icon will be displayed on the main display panel. If the console i...
Page 30 - Alarm Values
Figure 21 6.5.3 Alarm Values Select System | Alarm from the menu bar to program general to set the alarm ranges, or select the icon. Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 30
Page 32 - Historical Data; Search; Export; Clear Data
Figure 23 6.5.5 Historical Data Select Record | History from the menu bar to view the historical data, or select the icon. This window displays the recorded history data in a spread sheet format. If you want to see all history data in a specified time period, enter the time duration and press Search...
Page 33 - Graph Data; Clearing Rainf all from EasyWeather
deleting all weather data, you can make a copy of the “EasyWeather.dat” file into another folder or just rename the “EasyWeather.dat” file, such as “Jan-07.dat”, for future reference. Figure 24 6.5.6 Graph Data Select Record | Graph from the menu bar to view the graphical data, or select the icon. 6...
Page 34 - EasyWeather Legal Notes; Glossary of Terms; Term Definition
Figure 25 6.5.8 EasyWeather Legal Notes • We reserve the right to delete or change any image whether or not purposely uploaded onto the server by a user of the EasyWeather software products. • The EasyWeather software products are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as w...
Page 35 - Specifications; Wireless Specifications; Measurement Range; Power Consumption
Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 35 1 inch of mercury = 33.86 millibars Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) The United States government distributes time-of-day to the public using radio broadcasts. The low frequency (LF) station WWVB is located in Fort Collins, Colorado...
Page 36 - Cable Lengths; Maintenance; Troubleshooting Guide; Problem Solution
Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 36 8.4 Cable Lengths • Anemometer to Thermo-Hygrometer-Transmitter: 8.5 feet • Rain Gauge to Thermo-Hygrometer-Transmitter: 8.5 feet 9. Maintenance 1. Clean the rain gauge once every 3 months 2. Replace the thermo-hygrometer transm...
Page 38 - Accessories; Accessory Image
11. 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...
Page 39 - Liability Disclaimer
Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 39 Accessory Image Description Ambient Weather SRS100LX Temperature and Humidity Solar Radiation Shield Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather climates. Remove the rain guard and install over thermo-hy...
Page 40 - FCC Statement; Warranty Information
Version 1.10 ©Copyright 2011, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 40 This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weather conditions. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. The specifications of this product may change without prior no...
