AcuRite Acu-Link Instruction Manual

ACU

REMOTE MONITORING

►

LINK

Internet Bridge

Website

Mobile App

Instruction Manual

ACU-LINKINST 110812

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Acu-Link Internet Bridge Overview

Section 1: Connect
3 Choose a location
4 Connect the cables
7 Prepare the Bridge for Activation

Section 2: Activate a Bridge - Online
8 Activate a Bridge Online at Acu-Link.com

Section 3: Acu-Link Online
12 Acu-Link.com Overview
13 Manage Sensors: Add & Delete Sources
15 Widget Overview
16 Add & Remove Widgets
17 Sensor Settings
18 Chart Historical Data
19 Alarms: Text & Email Notification
20 Weather Select Widgets - Forecasting, etc.
22 Share Bridge Information / Follow a Friendʼs Bridge

Section 4: Activate a Bridge - Mobile APP

26 Install the Acu-Link Mobile APP / Activate a Bridge

Section 5: Acu-Link Mobile APP

30 Acu-Link Mobile APP Overview
31 Records
32 Sensor Settings
33 Alarms: Text & Email Notifications
34 Dashboard View
36 Weather Forecast

Introduction

Whatʼs in the box? (included)

Acu-Link Ethernet AC Power

Internet Bridge Cable Adapter

What do I need? (not included)

1. Network router with an available Ethernet port

2. “Always On“ Internet connection

3. PC or mobile device for activation

4. Acu-Link compatible sensor(s)

How does it work?

AcuRite sensors collect data (temperature, wind speed, etc.) in the

location theyʼre placed. AcuRiteʼs Acu-Link compatible sensors
wirelessly transmit the data collected to the Acu-Link Internet
Bridge (the “Bridge”). The Bridge plugs in to your Internet router

through an Ethernet connection. Then, the Bridge reports your

sensor's data to “The Cloud” (Acu-Link servers), which allows you
to view your sensor data from a web browser or a mobile device.

Acu-Link compatible
sensors collect data &
transmit it wirelessly.

Section 6: Troubleshooting & Information

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

www.AcuRite.com

[phone]

Sensor(s)

Internet Bridge

1

Ethernet

Connectivity

Internet

(not included)

My

Backyard Weather

for PCs & Mobile Devices

Router

Connect

Acu-Link Internet Bridge Overview

RF (Wireless)

Connections

Power

Port

Ethernet

Port

STATUS LIGHT 1

Network Uplink
Traffic

(bottom)

Reception Antenna

STATUS LIGHT 2

RF Sensor Traffic

Choose a Location

The Bridge receives sensor data via 433mhz wireless radio
frequency. The wireless signal reception range can be limited
by concrete, metal walls or other heavy materials. Other
“noisy” electronic devices such as TVʼs and microwaves may
also interfere with the reception.

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

Acu-Link

Internet

Bridge

330 feet Maximum

(100 meters)

Sensor(s)

Register Button

DEVICE I.D.
(MAC Address)

A unique ID

needed to

activate the
bridge online.

Acu-Link Tip

You need the MAC address number that is printed on the bottom of the
Bridge to activate the Bridge online, so write it down and keep it handy:

2

3

Connect

Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable

Flip-up the

RF antennae

for best

Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the

Ethernet port on the Bridge.

Connect the other end

of the Ethernet cable to

an open Ethernet port

on your network router.

*

reception

Step 2. Connect the AC power adaptor

Network router not included

*

Acu-Link Tip

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

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YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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warrantyservice,

andinformation,Goto

www.AcuRite.com

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Register a Product

Connect

Step 3. Wait for the Bridge to be READY Step 4. Prepare the Bridge for Activation

Important: The Bridge may take up to 30 MINUTES after

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the Initial Boot to be Ready for Use. During this time, it
will automatically update itself with the newest version of
Acu-Link firmware.

WAIT

STATUS
LIGHT 2

STEADY

READY

STATUS
LIGHT 2

BLINKING

Before you can access your data on your PC or mobile
device, you must activate your bridge to register your
specific device online with Acu-Link.

1. Make sure that BOTH status lights are blinking rapidly.

2. Press AND HOLD the “REGISTER” button on the
bottom of the Bridge for 4 to 6 SECONDS.

STATUS

LIGHT 1

BLINKING

STATUS

LIGHT 1

BLINKING

BOTH LIGHTS BLINKING

Automatically DOWNLOADING

latest software updates

After plugging in the power adapter, the Bridge will
automatically perform the following operations:

1

Initial Boot STEADY STEADY

Downloading

2

firmware from

30

seconds

5 to 30

minutes

Acu-Link server

Re-boot STEADY STEADY

3

30

seconds

READY to go register your

bridge at Acu-Link.com

STATUS LIGHT 1 Duration Startup Sequence

BLINKING

RAPIDLY

STATUS LIGHT 2

STEADY

IMPORTANT

Press the “REGISTER” button only once during initial installation. DO NOT
PRESS THE REGISTER BUTTON AGAIN AFTER YOUR BRIDGE HAS
ALREADY BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REGISTERED, or you will lose previously
stored data and have to register again!

BLINKING

READY

BLINKING

PRESS AND HOLD
for 4 to 6 seconds

READY

Ready for Use

4

READY

BLINKING

RAPIDLY

6 7

BLINKING

RAPIDLY

Activate - Online

Activate a Bridge - Online

The Bridge can be registered using a web browser on a
PC or mobile device.

Before attempting to activate your Bridge, make sure that
BOTH

IO'lnl=II

1. Visit www.Acu-Link.com using a web browser.

2. Click “Create Account”

status lights are blinking rapidly.

www.acu-link.com

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

X exit

E-mail

Nickname

Password

Repeat

Password

Last name

Address

City

Default Display Units

First name

State~ ZIP

[ English : )

Click to save settings

The main web site page, or DASHBOARD will now show
but will be empty or will show SAMPLE DATA for
evaluation. Your bridge information needs to be entered

to view your weather.

Acu-Link Tip

The Acu-Link Internet Bridge will upload your sensor data to the Acu-Link
Cloud (Acu-Link servers). Because the Acu-Link system is “cloud based”, the
same account info can be used to log-in on the website as well as the
mobile APP. This also means that changes are applied system wide as well.

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Activate - Online

4. Select “SETUP MY BRIDGE” from the drop down menu
in the upper right corner of Acu-Link.com

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6. Enter your unique DEVICE ID (MAC address) and the
installation address. NOTE: Latitude and longitude will fill
in automatically after you enter your address.

DEVICE ID

(MAC Address)

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

My Web Bridges

MAC Address Location Last Update (local time)

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Click to add an additional Acu-Link bridge

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Acu-Link Tip

You can monitor multiple bridges in different locations under a single
Acu-Link account. For example, you can use Acu-Link to monitor a bridge at
home and a bridge at work, or other location. Add additional bridges
during the step pictured above by clicking on the “+” button.

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~

Click to save settings

7. Click “SAVE” to complete the activation process. You
will then be returned to the DASHBOARD page. Widgets
will automatically show up on the dashboard.
Note

: Widgets may display “-- --” values initially or may

not show at all. This is normal until data is received.

After a minute or so, press your web browserʼs
“REFRESH” or “RELOAD” button to refresh the page.

Acu-Link Tip

The “Name” that you provide will appear on the dashboard as the bridge
name. It will also appear on the title bar of each widget. This helps you to
identify multiple bridges and locations, and allows you to customize your
information.

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Acu-Link - Online

Acu-Link.com Overview

A

B

A

My Dashboard

The dashboard displays the widgets for your sensor(s).
From the dashboard you can access all of the features of
the Acu-Link system. Note that your browser needs to be
re-freshed to view the latest data.

C

Manage Sensors: Add Sources

The “Manage Sensors” button is located at the top of the
“My Sources” list. When you click this button, the
“Manage Sensors” window appears showing the list of
sensor(s) your Bridge receives data from. If you want
these sensors available in the “My Sources” list, you can
add them by following the steps below:

Manage Sensors

1. Click on the
“Manage Sensors”

button

2. Click the “ + ” button

to add a sensor to the

dashboard source list

B

My Sources

The “My Sources” list displays the widgets available for
your bridge. If you subscribe to a friendʼs bridge, itʼs
available shared sources will appear under the “My
Sources” list as well.

C

Widgets

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

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Manage Sensors

3. Click “SAVE”

4. Sensor data
now available

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