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Ambient Weather WS-1080 / WS-1090 Wireless Home Weather Station
Welcome to Ambient Weather's WS-1080 support webpage. We provide you with the latest updates to the User Manual, downloads, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and technical support contact information.

Technical Support
Call: 480-283-1644 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) [|Live Chat]

Downloads
[|WS-1080 User Manual]

Software
[|Cumulus Web Publishing Software] > and download the latest version of [|CumulusSetup.exe]
 * Download the most recent version from the Downloads page here: []
 * Install and run the software. Make sure //**EasyWeather**//is closed (two applications can not connect to the weather station at the same time).
 * To communicate to this weather station, select **Configuration | Station** menu in Cumulus and select the **Fine Offset** station type option under **Station Type.**
 * To upload to Wunderground.com, select **Configuration | Internet** menu in Cumulus and enter your **Station ID** and **Password**.
 * To receive a Station ID and password, visit:[] to create a free account. Once you create a free account, register your station here:[]

Easy Weather Software (Zip file, Version 8.6)

Supports Windows 95/98/NT/2000/2003/ME/XP/Vista/Windows7/Windows8 (32/64)

[|Weather Display] (use the **Fine Offset** station type)

[|WS-1090 Restore Factory Default] (restores display console to factory default. Warning, you will lose all of your weather station console archive data):
 * 1) Download and run the file. The program **ResetWS1090.exe** will be installed in the EasyWeather directory and an icon will be displayed on your desktop.
 * 2) Connect your weather station to the USB port on your computer
 * 3) Run the **ResetWS1090.exe** file from your desktop.
 * 4) The program will prompt you to power down your console. Disconnect the console from USB.
 * 5) Remove the batteries in the console, wait 5 seconds and reinsert the batteries into the console.
 * 6) Factory default settings will be restorted.
 * 7) If the problem has not cleared, visit: [|www.ambientweather.com/rma.html] for one year in warranty replacement.

WeatherSnoop Mac Web Publishing Software (including WeatherUnderground.com) [|WeatherSnoop Lite Mac Web Publishing Software] (including WeatherUnderground.com) Linux Web Publishing Software (fowsr)

No PC Required
[|Stribog Weather Station Software] (use the **Fine Offset** station type) [|WeatherHub2]

[|Communication Protocol, USB Data Logger]
 * Write your own software!** Download the communication protocol below:
 * Note - This zip file includes the communication protocol and an example c file for writing your own application. We do not provide support for this protocol.

Replacement Parts and Accessories
[|WS-2080 Replacement Parts and Accessories] [|WS-2080 IP Weather Server]
 * Allows you to publish on the internet without a computer.

Frequently Asked Questions
> Visit: How do I register my station with Weather Underground? to get started. > *Note - you will need to download [|Cumulus] (free, for PC) or [|WeatherSnoop] (for Mac) to upload to Weather Underground. > With the Cumulus software, choose the **Fine Offset** option as the weather station type (choose **Configuration | Station**from the menubar). > Not at this time. > No, the backlight is temporary only. The bulb would burn out eventually if left on all of the time. > Press harder and use your thumbs. The biggest issues are (1) using your fingertips and (2) pressing too lightly. If the problem persists, cycle power on the display console. > The console is defective and has a 1 year factory warranty. Visit [|www.ambientweather.com/rma.html]to return this item. > Yes, but it will void your warranty. We recommend using the included zip ties to clean up the installation. > Yes, they can be lengthened up to 50'. Please reference: [] > This occurs when the rain gauge vibrates due to high winds. Consider moving close the ground, on a stable mounting platform. You can extend the cables (see above). > The radiation shield is not effective in most climates. We recommend [|extending the cables] to place the thermo-hygrometer in a shaded area, or ordering a [|SRS100LX]radiation shield. > Use automotive lock de-icer spray, which can be purchased at most stores for about $1.00. Just apply two quick sprays (not much is needed). > Yes, it will stop updating when it freezes, and will thaw when it warms up. The ice will not damage the rain gauge. > Make sure you use lithium AA batties, like this: [] > Yes. The console has a USB port, and if it is not in use (not connected to a computer), you can use the USB cable (included) and the following USB/AC adaptor: > [] > If the console is connected to a computer, the computer provides power and it is a non-issue. > The most common issue is the console is displaying hourly rain (1hr) and it has not rained in the last hour. Next to the rain field, the increments of measure is displayed. Confirm it also reads 0.00 if you switch to 24hr, week, month or total (reference the rain section of the user manual). Confirm they do not read 0.00 for the longer increments of rain. > > The second most common issue is bugs nesting in the gauge. Make sure that there are no obstructions in the tipping mechanism. Lift the funnel off by pushing on the two tabs on the sides of the rain gauge. Check for obstructions, spider webs, ant debris, etc. Clean with a damp cloth. Spray with bug spray if required. Tip the mechanism to confirm it is registering on the display. Replace the funnel. > > Check the connector for corrosion. Clean with pencil eraser tip if any corrosion is present, then a damp cloth. > > If defective and within one year warranty, visit [|www.ambientweather.com/rma.html]. If out of warranty, visit:[]to replace. > [|WS-1090 Restore Factory Default] > **Warning**: You will lose all of your weather station console archive data.
 * 1) **How to I register my station with Weather Underground?**
 * 1) **Does Virtual Weather Station software work with the WS-1080?**
 * 1) **Can the WS-1080 backlight be programmed to stay on all of the time?**
 * 1) **The touch screen is not working properly. How do I fix this issue?**
 * 1) **The console is beeping on it's own and flashing randomly. There is no alarm set.**
 * 1) **Can I shorten the sensor cables?**
 * 1) **Can I lengthen the sensor cables?**
 * 1) **The rain gauge is recording rain when it is not raining. How can I fix this?**
 * 1) **The remote sensor is not transmitting to the console (dashes on the display). How do I fix this issue?**
 * 2) Please reference: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/Remote+Sensor+does+not+display+on+the+console
 * 3) **My temperature is reading too high during the day. How do I fix this issue?**
 * 1) **The anemometer is freezing up during ice conditions? How can I prevent this?**
 * 1) **Will the rain gauge freeze during ice conditions?**
 * 1) **The temperature sensor is not transmitting or inaccurate during cold weather conditions. How do I fix this?**
 * 1) **Can I connect the weather station console to AC power?**
 * 1) ** The rain gauge stopped reporting rain. It reads 0.00 after a rainfall. **
 * 1) **Humidity reads 99% and wind speed is mostly 0**. In addition, the Radio Controlled Clock does not work for the WS-1090. There is an issue with the oscillator chip at higher voltages (mostly lithium batteries). The LED flashes every 8 seconds vs. 45 seconds is a symptom of this issue. It requires replacement of the thermo-hygrometer-transmitter. To get stated, please visit: [|www.ambientweather.com/rma.html].
 * 2) **EEProm is corrupted, resulting in false alarms and corrupted temperature, humidity and pressure values.** To reset the console to factory default, download and run the follwing application:

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