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Fine Offset Electronics WH32E, WH32B User Manual

Wireless Internet Remote Monitoring Weather Station User
Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2
3. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
3.1 Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 2
3.3 Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up ......................................................................... 3
3.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ................................................................................. 6
3.6 ObserverIP Receiver ............................................................................................................... 6
3.6.1 Hardware Requirements ..................................................................................................... 6
3.6.2 Software Requirements ...................................................................................................... 7
3.6.3 ObserverIP Connections ..................................................................................................... 7
3.7 Finding the ObserverIP from your computer.......................................................................... 8
3.7.1 PC Users ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.7.2 Mac Users .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.7.3 Linux Users .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.7.3 Local Device Network Settings ........................................................................................ 11
3.8 Weather Network Settings .................................................................................................... 12
3.9 Viewing your Data on Wunderground.com .......................................................................... 15
3.9.1 Web Browser .................................................................................................................... 15
3.9.2 WunderStation iPad App .................................................................................................. 15
3.9.3 Mobile Apps ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.9.4 Station Settings ................................................................................................................. 17
3.9.5 Live Data .......................................................................................................................... 18
3.9.6 Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 19
4. Updating Firmware ....................................................................................................................... 21
5. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 23
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 24
6.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 24
6.3 Power Consumption ............................................................................................................. 24
7. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 25
8. Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 25
9. FCC Statement .............................................................................................................................. 26
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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Wireless Internet Remote Monitoring Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting.
2. 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 references to the pertinent sections.
Required
Step Description Section
1 Power up the outdoor thermo-hygrometer sensor 3.3 2 Power up the indoor thermometer-hygrometer-barometer sensor 3.4 3 Power up the ObserverIP, connect to your router and synchronize with the
indoor and outdoor sensors
4 Calibrate the relative pressure to sea-level conditions (local airport) on the
ObserverIP module
5 Register and upload to Weather Server 3.8
3.6
3.9.6
3. Getting Started
The WS-1000-WiFi weather station consists of a ObserverIP receiver, an outdoor thermos-hygrometer sensor, and wireless thermo-hygrometer-barometer.
3.1 Parts List
QTY Item Image
1 ObserverIP Receiver
Dimensions (LxWxH): 3x2x1”
1 Indoor thermo-hygrometer-barometer
transmitter (WH32B) Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.8” x 1.6” x 0.7” (122 x 42 x 18 mm)
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QTY Item Image
1 Outdoor thermo-hygrometer transmitter
(WH32E) Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.8” x 1.6” x 0.7” (122 x 42 x 18 mm)
1 Sensor screw (for hanging sensor)
1 Zip Tie (for hanging sensor)
1 5V DC Adaptor
1 Ethernet Cable
1 User manual
3.2 Recommend Tools
Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screw on battery cover door and mounting bracket) Drill for mounting bracket
3.3 Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up
Note: To avoid permanent damage, please take note of the battery polarity before inserting the
batteries.
The outdoor thermometer-hygrometer measures and displays the outdoor temperature and humidity to the ObserverIP receiver.
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Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by sliding off the battery door. Insert two AA batteries as shown in Figure 1, and close the battery door. Note that the temperature and humidity will be displayed on the LCD display.
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.
Figure 1
3.4 Mounting the Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor
It is recommended you mount the remote sensor on a north facing wall, in a shaded area, at a height at or above the receiver. Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings. Although the sensor is weatherproof, it is best to mount in a well protected area, such as an eve.
Use a small nail or screw (included) to mount to a vertical surface, as shown in Figure 2.
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Figure 2
The sensor can also be hung from a nylon zip tie (included) or string (not included).
Figure 3
3.5 Indoor Thermo-Hygrometer-Barometer Transmitter
The indoor thermometer, hygrometer and barometer measures and displays the indoor temperature, humidity and pressure and transmits this data to the ObserverIP receiver.
Note: Do not install the thermo-hygrometer-barometer transmitter outside. This will cause errors
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in the barometric pressure due to large variations in temperature (barometric pressure is temperature compensated for accuracy). Note that pressure readings made inside your home, business, or facility will correspond closely to the actual barometric pressure outside.
Note: The thermo-hygrometer-transmitter transmits directly to the ObserverIP receiver. For best
results, place between 5 to 20 feet from the ObserverIP receiver.
Note: To avoid permanent damage, please take note of the battery polarity before inserting the
batteries.
Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by sliding off the battery door. Insert two AA batteries as shown in Figure 1, and close the battery door. Note that the temperature, humidity and barometer will be displayed on the LCD display.
3.5 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 ObserverIP receiver several feet away from
computer monitors and TVs.
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other 433 MHz devices and
2. 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 ObserverIP receiver 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%
3.6 ObserverIP Receiver
3.6.1 Hardware Requirements
1.
Broadband router An “always-on” connection to the Internet. A high speed DSL or cable internet connection
2. that maintains constant connection to the internet.
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3.6.2 Software Requirements
An IP scan tool is required to locate the ObserverIP on the network.
3.6.3 ObserverIP Connections
Connect the ObserverIP receiver power jack to AC power with the power adapter (included), as shown in Figure 5, reference 10.
Connect the OberverIP receiver to your router using the Ethernet cable (included), as shown in Figure 5
, reference 8.
Place the indoor and outdoor transmitters about 5 to 10 feet from the ObserverIP receiver and wait several minutes for the remote sensors to synchronize with the receiver. Once synchronized, the Indoor blue LED (Figure 4, reference 2) and Outdoor blue LED (Figure 4, reference 3) will be illuminated.
Ref. LED Description
1 RF On when radio frequency receiver is operating properly 2 Indoor On when indoor sensor received 3 Outdoor On when outdoor sensor received 4 Server On when connected to Wunderground.com® internet hosting
service 5 ACT Flashes when there is internet activity 6 Link Connected to the Internet (or router) 7 Power AC Power connected
Figure 4
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Ref. Description
8 LAN connection (connect to router) 9 Reset button 10 AC Power connection
Figure 5
3.7 Finding the ObserverIP from your computer
3.7.1 PC Users
To find the ObserverIP receiver, launch the IP Tools application
The HostIP (your computers IP address) will be displayed. Press the OK button to continue.
Figure 6
Select the Search button to find the ObserverIP on your local area network.
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