Acu-Rite 9150 User Manual

www.AcuRite.com

Internet Bridge

Web Portal & APP

for AcuRite Weather Sensors

model #09150

ACU-LINK INST 010412

C O M P A T I B L E

Instruction Manual

Contents

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1 Introduction: About the Acu-Link Internet Bridge 2 Getting to Know the Acu-Link Internet Bridge

Section 1: Connect 3 Choosing a location 4 Connecting the cables 7 Prepare the Bridge for Registration

Section 2: Registration - Web site 8 Register online

Section 3: Using the Web site

12 Overview 13 Adding Sources & Managing Sensors 15 Widget Overview 16 Managing Widgets 17 Sensor Settings 18 Charting History 19 Alarms 20 Weather Select Widgets - Forecasting, etc.. 22 Following a Friendʼs Bridge/ Sharing Your Bridge

Section 4: Registration - Mobile APP

26 Register using the mobile APP

Section 5: Using the APP

30 Overview 31 Records 32 Sensor Settings 33 Alarms 34 Dashboard Viewing Mode 36 Forecast

Section 6: Troubleshooting and Information

38 Troubleshooting 43 Contact Us 44 Product Information & Registration 45 Warranty and FCC Information

www.AcuRite.com

(877) 221-1252

Introduction

Whatʼs in the box? (included)

Internet

Bridge

What do I need? (not included)

1. Network router with an available Ethernet port

2. “Always On “Internet connection

3. PC or Smart phone for registration

4. AcuRite weather sensor(s)

How does it work?

AcuRite weather sensors collect and broadcast current conditions such as temperature and wind speed. The Bridge receives weather data from Acu-Link compatible AcuRite weather sensors. The Bridge connects to your existing home internet router via a standard network cable. The information is automatically streamed to the internet to allow you to monitor home weather conditions remotely on a smart phone and PC.

AcuRite Sensor(s)

Ethernet

Cable

AC Power

Adapter

Bridge

FREE APP for

Android and iPhone

FREE WEB SITE

for PC access

Router

Connect

Getting to Know the Acu-Link Internet Bridge Choosing a location

The Acu-Link Internet Bridge receives data from sensors via 433mhz wireless radio frequency. Reception range of the signal from sensors can be limited by very thick concrete or metallic walls or materials. Other “noisy” electronic devices

such as TVʼs and microwaves may also interfere with the signal

reception.

To help ensure a successful reception from the AcuRite sensors, choose a suitable location no more than 330 feet from the sensor to place the Bridge. Choose a location free of large stone or concrete surfaces, metallic surfaces, and place at least 3 feet away from other electronic devices.

Connections

Power

Ethernet

Port

Weather Sensor RF Reception antennae

STATUS LIGHT 2

RF Reception

Port

STATUS LIGHT 1

Network Uplink

(bottom)

DEVICE I.D. (MAC Address)

A unique ID that is needed to register your bridge online.

Acu-Link Tip

You will need the MAC address number that is printed on the bottom of the

bridge when it comes time to register your bridge online, so write it down and keep it handy!

Acu-Link

Internet

Bridge

Add Additional Sensors

330 feet Maximum

(100 meters)

sensor(s)

C O M P A T I B L E

Look for this logo on products that have sensors that are compatible with your Acu-Link Internet Bridge. Visit the web site for the most up to date complete listing of Acu-Link compatible sensors.

Connect

Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable Step 2. Connect the AC power adaptor

flip-up the

RF Antennae

for best

Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Acu-Link Internet Bridge

reception

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an open Ethernet port on your network router*

Acu-Link Tip

Acu-Link will work with standard routers, wireless routers, and Ethernet hubs the same, as long as there is an available Ethernet port and an active “always on” internet connection available.

YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

To receive product updates,

warranty service,

and information, Go to

www.AcuRite.com

Connect

Step 3. Wait for the bridge to start up

After connecting the power and Ethernet cable, the Acu-Link Internet Bridge may need up to 30 MINUTES to start up and automatically download the latest software before it can register with the server.

WAIT READY

STATUS

LIGHT 2

STEADY

STATUS

LIGHT 1

BLINKING

After plugging in the AC adapter the bridge will automatically perform the following boot operations:

MAY TAKE

UP TO

30 MINUTES

STATUS

LIGHT 1

BLINKING

STATUS LIGHT 2

BLINKING

BOTH LIGHTS

ALTERNATING

BLINKING

Step 4. Prepare the Bridge for Registration

The Acu-link Internet Bridge will transmit your weather information to the secure AcuRite servers. From there you will be able to view and track this information via the web site or by downloading and using the Acu-Link APP for iPhone and Android smart phones, we will cover that later.

Before you can access all this wonderful information, you must first “make the connection” by registering your bridge.

1. Make sure that BOTH

2. Press AND HOLD the “REGISTER” button on the bottom of the Acu-Link Internet Bridge for 4 SECONDS.

BLINKING

status lights are blinking rapidly.

STATUS LIGHT 1durationStartup Sequence

Initial Boot STEADY STEADY

Downloading

firmware from Acu-Link server

Re-Booting STEADY STEADY

Ready for Use

seconds

5 to 30

minutes

seconds

READY

BLINKING

RAPIDLY

BLINKING

RAPIDLY

STATUS LIGHT 2

BLINKING

RAPIDLY

STEADY

BLINKING

Acu-Link Tip

Press the “REGISTER” button only once during initial installation. DO NOT

PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON AGAIN AFTER YOUR BRIDGE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED, or you will lose previously stored weather

data and have to register again!

Registration - Web site

Before attempting to register your bridge, make sure that BOTH

The Acu-Link Internet Bridge can be registered using a PC or on your smart phone. We are going to cover the PC registration process first. Note that most newer tablet devices can also be used to register online.

1. On your PC, browse to www.AcuRite.com and click on the “Register Acu-Link Internet Bridge” link in the support menu.

status lights are blinking rapidly.

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3. Enter in your information to create your account. Click “SAVE” to continue.

Click to save settings

The main web site page, or DASHBOARD will now show but will be empty. Your bridge information still needs to

be entered to view your weather.

2. Click “Create Account”

Registration - Web site

4. Select “SETUP MY BRIDGE” from the web site drop

down menu in the upper right corner of the web site.

6. Enter your unique DEVICE ID (MAC address) and the geographic location that the Acu-Link Internet Bridge will be operating from.

DEVICE ID

(MAC Address)

Acu-Link Tip

5. Click on the “ + ” button to add your bridge.

My Web Bridges

Acu-Link Tip

The Acu-Link system allows you to add multiple bridges to your account from multiple locations (for example- a bridge at your home and a bridge

at your business or at another property). You would add additional bridges

from this same window by clicking on the “+” button again.

Click to save settings

7. Click “SAVE” to complete the registration process. You

will then be returned to the DASHBOARD page. Widgets will automatically show up on the dashboard. Note that your widgets may display “-- --” values initially or will not show at all, this is normal until data is received.

After a minute or so, press your browserʼs “REFRESH” or

“RELOAD” button to refresh the page.

Acu-Link Tip

The “Name” that you type will appear on the dashboard as the bridge name. It will also appear on the title bar of each widget. This helps to identify multiple bridges and locations, as well as allowing you to personalize your weather.

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Using the Web site

Acu-Link.com

My Dashboard

The dashboard displays all of your widgets for your sensor(s), think of it as your weather home page. From the dashboard you can access and use all of the features of the Acu-Link system.

Adding Sources and Managing Sensors

For each Acu-Link web bridge there is a “MANAGE SENSORS” window that shows you all the sensors that the bridge is receiving. If you want these sensors to be available in the “My Sources” list, you can add them by clicking the “MANAGE SENSORS” button.

Manage Sensors

1. Click on the “Manage Sensors” button

2. Click the “ + ” button to add a sensor to the dashboard source list

My Sources

The sources list will display the available weather widgets

for your bridge. If you are subscribing to a friendʼs bridge, that bridge and itʼs available shared sources will

show up under the “My Sources” list as well.

Widgets

Each weather category is given itʼs own “widget” that

will display the latest information as well as the daily and weekly records. Each widget also allows you to chart the data and set alarms for that weather category. Most widgets will also have a “settings” button which allows you to rename the sensor, set sharing and unit preferences (ºC or ºF, etc.)

Manage Sensors

3. Click “SAVE”

4. Sensor data now available

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