IP-100™ User's Guide
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1. phone cabl ided a pen Sew ran Phone Cable AL 3 Apply power to the IP 100 using the External Receiver power supply provided RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 5 2014 Revision 2 2 Verifying Communication of Your IP 100 LED Lights Both Models l Radio Data Light This LED will blink red indicating its receiving data from a weather station If this light doesn t blink your IP 100 could be out of range of a weather station This light should flash every two seconds If it takes longer to flash you may have a weak signal 2 Green Light A green light should appear by the Ethernet port letting you know you re connected to the network 3 Yellow Light This LED by the Ethernet port should blink indicating data being collected 4 Ethernet Light The Ethernet LED will light while the IP 100 logs onto the network This light should go out after a few seconds It will then turn on every time it sends data to RainwiseNet for 2 3 seconds This may be longer for the first transaction after power up or when spooling buffered data to the server 5 Status Light This green light will flash only if a Weather Underground account has been created meaning your data is sending to the site Refer to Section 2 1 for details on creating an account RADIO DATA ETHERNET lt 4 ETHER STATUS RESET ye 3 RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 6 2014 Revision 2 3 Registering Your Device Register your device To get the mo2. RainWise Inc IM Professional Weather Instruments IP 100 Network Interface User s Guide Rev Date 7 08 14 Copyright 2014 by RainWise Inc All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced in any form except by written permission of the publisher All rights of translation are reserved RainWise IP 100 is a trademark of RainWise Inc RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 2014 Revision Table of Contents E A COUN ON se a esos ac os ccsesctcdcesasceavececzecevanseascecacsneessauoandasaasoaseesueecssuasteceues ove seeesavadcesausouseeaneeseeses 4 2y o PA EEE A E E 5 ZAM PONCHS UD a 5 2 2 Verifying Communication of Your IP 100 serenon 6 29b RESISTEN Y OUR CV ICC roo 7 ZA IRAMWISE NED SCHUM SS alias 8 3 SP party Data Services iii adn a 9 Sle Weather Wider sr Oui sica tdo 9 3 2 FRAGIUOMAI SOLVES cai pide 9 4 Network ETNIA iia 10 41 Minimum Network Requiem a rd 10 4 2 Ports anal Firewalls tn a aa 10 Ao Sete ds ae IP eae O a 10 57 nterna Wep A A 11 Dail CE VV Cale e e e ead 11 Dee E 12 A IS Sos 12 0 EFOUDIESDOO NO scissors saa aeara ara OaE O EAN EEE SS 13 Ole Resettins Your IP bios eniaeestare 13 0 2 Froduc tS UPPOO ases n E 13 G63 Contact M ormaOn cesia a a a aaa i 14 T Warranty eais E E 14 RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 3 2014 Revision 1 Introduction The IP 100 network interface facilitates a way of gathering and transmitting weather data to multiple formats over a
3. To return a unit under this warranty call 800 762 5723 within the continental US or 207 288 5169 The service department will document the need for repair replacement and arrange such Shipping costs from the customer to RainWise are borne by the customer RainWise will cover return shipment It is the customer s responsibility to see that the unit is properly packed preferably in the original box because damage occurring during return shipment is not covered by this warranty NOTE No other warranty written or oral is authorized by RainWise Inc This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 14 2014 Revision
4. IP 100 Users Guide 12 2014 Revision 6 Troubleshooting A few troubleshooting steps can be taken if you re having issues with your IP 100 If you are having trouble viewing your data on your weather webpage refer to section 4 0 to access the internal web page 6 1 Resetting Your IP 100 1 Unplug and re boot your device 2 Plug your device back in to the power source while pressing and holding the reset button 3 The three main lights on the right will light Continue holding the reset button until these lights go out approximately 10 seconds then release the button Do NOT unplug for at least 10 minutes This procedure clears the password and static settings reinitializing the DHCP 6 2 Product Support Product support can be found on Rainwise com at the bottom of your products web page Documents are available here along with frequently asked questions If your support inquiry is not resolved by troubleshooting or our product support you may wish to contact Rainwise Product Features Product Support Documentation amp Downloads Most often your support inquiry can be resolved by consulting our extensive collection of product documentation and or software downloads Please review the set of available documentation and or downloads available for this product below Info IP 100 Diagram Download Before you contact support Before you contact RainWise support please review our frequently a
5. 02 Average 7 3 mph Todays High 15 2 mph 202 1 Min High 8 6 mph 202 Rainfall Today 0 00 1 Min 0 00 Temperature 1 Current 100 49 Average 100 49 Todays High 100 59 1 Min High 100 42 Todays Low 93 59 1 Min Low 100 4 Temperature 2 Current 80 79 Average 80 79 Todays High 86 9 1 Min High 80 7 Todays Low 75 99 1 Min Low 80 72 Here you can see current weather updates every 15 seconds that your IP 100 1s sending RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 11 2014 Revision 5 2 Network Information amp Status e DHCP is in use IP Address 192 168 0 239 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 In the network tab of your internal webpage you can view the network settings of your IP 100 You will also see the current firmware version your device has Transmission stats of your data can also be found here RainwiseNet stats along with any other portal you sign up for will display on this page Should you need assistance from RainWise Service they may ask for some of these stats 5 3 Admin To access the ADMIN tab enter the following username and password Username admin Password admin To manually set your IP address Uncheck the box Use DHCP Admin Settings Use DHCP Recommended You may now manually change the settings When you are done changing settings be sure to select Save Network Changes If you wish to go back to factory settings you may reset your IP 100 Refer to Section 5 1 for details RainWise
6. Update Rate 3 second Y Once you have your station ID and password enter the information Select your desired upload rate and save the settings Within a few minutes your data should begin to appear on your Weather Underground page The green status light on the IP 100 will flash with every data transmission 3 2 Additional Services Other portals and websites are available for sharing your weather data As we evolve this list of available portals will change and grow RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 9 2014 Revision 4 Network Settings By default the IP 100 uses a DHCP server to assign your IP 100 with an address This address is for your computer to receive data from your device wirelessly For most users DHCP will assign your computer an address without any issues Data is sent to RainwiseNet where it can be viewed Refer to Section 4 3 if you desire to manually set a static IP address 4 1 Minimum Network Requirements The IP 100 requires a 10 100Base T Ethernet port for connecting to the Internet The IP 100 can be used on a local network It is required that the IP 100 have access to the Internet This ensures easier configuration and allows for remote firmware updates 4 2 Ports and Firewall Settings The IP 100 communicates using port 80 All Internet connections are initiated by the IP 100 and standard HTTP requests In most cases no firewall changes are required The IP 100 initiates requests on its own This elim
7. herwise mostly sunny High 5 2 16PM 66F Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph Tuesday Night Current 58 Hi 61 5 L po a on becoming foggy From the settings page you may change your URL address upload rate and other options You may also add sensors and parameters depending on your model weather station It is recommended to only select the sensors that are on your particular weather station in order to receive accurate data Be sure to select save changes before returning to your weather dashboard RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 8 2014 Revision 3 3 party Data Services The IP 100 can be configured to send data to multiple gru party services As we evolve our registration process we hope to have check off boxes of the desired a party services you would like to host your data to in order to save time 3 1 Weather Underground Weather Underground is one of the portals where people around the globe share and see weather data To send data from your IP 100 click on the Settings tab in RainwiseNet and scroll down A link is provided here to register an account Weather Underground Rapid Fire Update in near real time directly from your IP 100 Already registered on Weather Underground Click here to create a station If not you can Register Here gt Add your station ID and password below after creating a station The green status light on you your m 100 Sree VE TRENTS Password ii 14 characters orless
8. inates the need to open ports in the firewall The embedded web server uses Port 80 and responds to standard HTTP requests 4 3 Setting a Static IP To manually set network settings refer to Section 4 3 ADMIN RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 10 2014 Revision 5 Internal Web Page An internal web page exists for your IP 100 You may only access this when you are on the same network as your device This webpage is a direct access route to the data your IP 100 is transmitting No internet connection of your IP 100 is needed for this You can also check your internal web page 1f RainwiseNet isn t updating to see if your device is working From your dashboard click on Settings Click MY IP 100 to access the internal web page RainwiseNet Weather Dashboard presented by RainwiseNet Weather Station Info Weather Pag ings sensors amp Parameters Pro Level Options 5 1 Current Weather units Jus y Y ou can toggle Current Weather Conditions Device Time 2014 06 03 11 17 27 between US and Air Temperature Current 65 49 Average 65 40 Todays High 65 59 1 Min High 65 49 Metric units frol n Todays Low 43 3 1 Min Low 65 4 Relative Humidity Current 60 Average 60 h Tr X h Todays High 100 1 Min High 60 t e cu ent eat er Todays Low 59 1 Min Low 60 Barometric Pressure Current 30 12 Average 30 12 Todays High 30 13 1 Min High 30 12 Todays Low 30 07 1 Min Low 30 12 Wind Current 8 6 mph 2
9. network connection RainwiseNet is our web data hosting service designed to monitor and forecast weather data received from RainWise weather stations RainwiseNet also provides live links to many other online weather portals including Weather Underground to share data IPhone and Android apps are also available to view your data anytime anywhere A CUE r Ar J i LF h pl Ea y i t i fi Picture of IP 100 and RainwiseNet RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 4 2014 Revision 2 Getting Started The IP 100 is available for both the MK HI LR and MK II 418 433 MHz weather stations LR models have the radio receiver built into the IP 100 The 418 433 MHz versions require an external radio receiver An external receiver can be provided for the LR models contact service if needed 2 1 Powering Up LR Weather Stations 1 Connect power using the power supply provided 2 Connect the IP 100 to your network using the Ethernet cable provided with the unit You may use your own Ethernet Cable cable with a maximum length of 100 feet Do NOT disconnect for at least 10 minutes after first power up p Sree ower Supply 418 433 MHz Weather Stations Power Supply 1 Connect the IP 100 to the network using the Ethernet cable provided with the unit You may use your own cable with a maximum length of 100 feet 2 Connect the separate black receiver module to the IP 100 using the silver Ethernet Cable gt
10. sked questions for this product Contact Support If your support inquiry is not resolved by consulting either our documentation or our downloads you may wish to contact RainWise Support Contact RainWise Support RainWise IP 100 Users Guide 13 2014 Revision 6 3 Contact Information RainWise Inc 18 River Field Road Trenton ME 04605 USA Phone 207 288 5169 Toll Free 800 762 5723 Online http www rainwise com Contact Form http www rainwise com about contact 7 Warranty RainWise Inc warrants RainWise Inc manufactured IP 100 products against defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without charge Equipment supplied by RainWise but not manufactured by RainWise is covered by the particular warranty of that manufacturer IMPORTANT This warranty does not cover damages resulting from accident misuse or abuse lack of reasonable care the fixing of any attachment not provided with the product or damage due to a lightning strike RainWise Inc will not reimburse for take down or installation charges RainWise Inc will not pay for warranty service performed by a non authorized repair service and will not reimburse the consumer for damage resulting from warranty service performed by a non authorized repair service No responsibility is assumed for any special incidental or consequential damages
11. st out of your IP 100 you will need to register it This will give you your own web page and the ability to edit settings I Visit http www rainwise net 2 Register on the home page 3 Follow the on screen instructions You will need your serial number and MAC address located on the bottom of the IP 100 Do not include the dashes between numbers in the MAC address The Mac Address and Serial Number contains zeroes not the letter O Rainwise Inc IP 100 Ethernet Interface undesired www Rainwise com 1 800 762 5723 Mac Address a MAC 00 90 C 2 E6 AB4B Y ACI UUI SN 9100084 Serial Number RainWiseNet registration help is located by clicking on the green question marks Your information can be edited after registration under the settings tab of your weather page Once you have completed the registration you should now be able to see your weather webpage You will receive notices via email as we update our webpage and add features RainWise IP 100 Users Guide T 2014 Revision 2 4 RainwiseNet Settings To customize settings of your RainwiseNet weather page click on the Settings tab of your home Status Updated Jun 2 2014 1 42 PM i Direction Av Speet Gust Monday SW Le Sun and clouds mixed High 64F Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph Monday Night 57 Ss A Hi 69 US Partly cloudy Low 49F Winds SSE at 10 to 15 s 14 07AM mph Tuesday 51 8 Falling Hi 56 7 A few clouds early ot
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