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3.4.1

 

Initial Display Console Set Up 

Note: 

The  sensor  array  must  be  powered  and  updating  before  powering  up  the  console,  or  the 

console will give up searching for the sensors. Perform this step last.

 

 
Make certain the weather station sensor array is at least 10’ away from the console and within 300’ of 
the console. If the weather station is too close or two far away, it will not receive a proper signal.   
 
Insert three AA batteries into the battery compartment on the back of the display.    After inserting the 
batteries  into  the  console,  all  of  the  LCD  segments  will  light  up  for  a  few  seconds  to  verify  all 
segments are operating properly. 

   

The  unit  will  instantly  display  indoor  temperature,  humidity,  barometer,  tendency,  date  and  time.   
The wind speed, rain, and outdoor temperature and humidity will update on the display within a few 
minutes.  Do  not  touch  the LCD  until  the  outside  transmitter  report  in,  otherwise  the  outdoor  sensor 
search mode will be terminated. When the outdoor transmitter data has been received, the console will 
automatically switch to the normal mode from which all further settings can be performed. 
 
If it does not update, please reference the troubleshooting guide in Section 8. 

3.4.2

 

Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) 

After the remote sensor is powered up, the sensor will transmit weather data for 30 seconds, and then 
the sensor will begin radio controlled clock (RCC) reception. During the RCC time reception period 
(maximum 10 minutes), no weather data will be transmitted to avoid interference.   
 
If the signal reception is not successful within 1 minute, the signal search will be cancelled and will 
automatically  resume  every  two  hours  until  the  signal  is  successfully  captured.  The  regular  RF  link 
will  resume  once  RCC  reception  routine  is  finished.  In  some  locations,  RCC  reception  may  take  a 
couple of days to receive the signal. 

3.4.3

 

Sensor Operation Verification 

The following steps verify proper operation of the sensors prior to installing the sensor array.   
 

1.

 

Verify proper operation of the rain gauge

. Tip the sensor array back and forth several times. 

You  should  hear  a  “clicking”  sound  within  the  rain  gauge.  Verify  the  rain  reading  on  the 
display console is not reading 0.00.    Each “click” represents 0.01 inches of rainfall. 

2.

 

Verify proper  operating  of  the wind  speed

.  Rotate the wind cups  manually or with a fan. 

Verify the wind speed is not reading 0.0. 

3.

 

Verify  proper  operation  of  the  indoor  and  outdoor  temperature

.  Verify  the  indoor  and 

outdoor  temperature  match  closely  with  the  console  and  sensor  array  in  the  same  location 
(about  10’  apart).  The  sensors  should  be  within  4°F  (2°C)  (the  accuracy  is  ±  2°F  /  1°C).   
Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. 

4.

 

Verify  proper  operation  of  the  indoor  and  outdoor  humidity

.  Verify  the  indoor  and 

outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 
10’ apart). The sensors should be within 8% (the accuracy is ± 4%).    Allow about 30 minutes 
for both sensors to stabilize. 

Summary of Contents for WS-1070

Page 1: ...nal Installation of Sensor Array 10 5 Console Operation 10 5 1 Set Mode 10 5 1 1 Set Time 11 5 1 2 Set Date 12 5 1 3 Set Indoor Temperature and Outdoor Temperature Units 12 5 1 4 Set Barometric Pressu...

Page 2: ...following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation operation and troubleshooting To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweath...

Page 3: ...rmo hygrometer transmitter radiation shield 1 Wind speed sensor 1 Rain gauge 1 Rain gauge mounting bracket 1 1 nut and bolt long 1 13 16 nut and bolt short 1 set screw long 1 3 8 set screw short Optio...

Page 4: ...Align the holes and fasten with long bolt and nut Tighten with precision screwdriver while securing the nut with pliers as shown in Front Back 1 Figure 1 front and back view Attach the small set scre...

Page 5: ...nting arm Figure 2 3 Connect the thermo hygrometer with short bolt and nut Tighten with precision screwdriver as shown in Figure 3 Slide the radiation shield over the thermo hygrometer after connectin...

Page 6: ...econds for each transmission update Note Do not install the batteries backwards You can permanently damage the thermo hygrometer Do not use rechargeable batteries Note We recommend installing Lithium...

Page 7: ...as shown in Figure 5 Slide the top weather station pole with the sensor array into the lower pole connected to your mounting pole when your station is finally mounted Figure 5 7 Install the solar shie...

Page 8: ...emperature and humidity low alarm and high alarm 14 Temperature display unit 15 General outdoor alarm icon 16 Weather forecast icon 17 Weather tendency indicator 18 Pressure unit relative or absolute...

Page 9: ...gin radio controlled clock RCC reception During the RCC time reception period maximum 10 minutes no weather data will be transmitted to avoid interference If the signal reception is not successful wit...

Page 10: ...is installed next to a tall building the wind and rain will not be accurate 4 Wireless Range The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open field can reach a distance of up to 330...

Page 11: ...tern Standard New York NY USA 4 AST Atlantic Standard Caracas 3 S o Paulo Brazil 2 AT Azores Azores Cape Verde Islands 1 WAT West Africa 0 GMT Greenwich Mean WET Western European London England 1 CET...

Page 12: ...ure may read 28 62 inHg 969 mb at an altitude of 1000 feet 305 m but the relative pressure is 30 00 inHg 1016 mb The standard sea level pressure is 29 92 in Hg 1013 mb This is the average sea level pr...

Page 13: ...int Display The outdoor temperature will begin flashing Press the key to alternate the display between the outdoor temperature wind chill and dew point 5 2 2 Relative and Absolute Pressure Display Rel...

Page 14: ...the alarm icon will be turned on 2 Indoor Humidity High Alarm Press the SET key to set the indoor humidity high alarm The indoor humidity will begin flashing Press the key increase or MIN MAX key dec...

Page 15: ...ress the key increase or MIN MAX key decrease to change the barometric pressure alarm value Press the ALARM key to turn the alarm on or off if the alarm is enabled the alarm icon will be turned on and...

Page 16: ...hill Low Alarm Reference Section 5 4 1 The low alarm is similar to the high alarm setting 7 Dew Point Low Alarm Reference Section 5 4 1 The low alarm is similar to the high alarm setting 8 Barometric...

Page 17: ...imum Indoor Humidity Press the key to display the maximum indoor humidity with the associated time and date stamp Press the SET key to reset the maximum indoor humidity to the current value date and t...

Page 18: ...with the associated time and date stamp Press the SET key to reset the maximum wind speed to the current value date and time 9 Maximum Wind Gust Press the key to display the maximum wind gust with th...

Page 19: ...dy Cloudy and Rainy There are also two weather tendency indicators to show the air pressure tendency between the weather icons 5 6 3 Weather tendency indicator The weather tendency arrow is located be...

Page 20: ...e level pressure threshold setting the higher sensitivity for weather forecast changes Locations that experience frequent changes in air pressure require a higher setting compared to locations where t...

Page 21: ...al places to which a value is being reliably measured 7 Specifications 7 1 Wireless Specifications Line of sight wireless transmission in open air 300 feet Update Rate 48 seconds 7 2 Measurement Speci...

Page 22: ...h solid metal acts as an RF shield or earth barrier down a hill Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers M...

Page 23: ...splay to wind gust Can the lamp be turned on all of time No to prevent the bulb from burning out it can only turn on temporarily The forecast icon is not accurate The weather station console must run...

Page 24: ...ances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot ac...

Page 25: ...LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on produc...

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