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Introduction 

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-15 Wireless 8-Channel Thermometer with 
Plastic  Waterproof  Probe  Thermometer  with  Daily  Min/Max  Display.  The  following  user  guide 
provides  step  by  step  instructions  for  installation,  operation  and  troubleshooting.  To  download  the 
latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit the FAQ website: 

 

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws15 

 

The WS-15 supports any combination of the following sensors and receivers (additional sensors and 
receivers are sold separately): 
 

Item Number 

Image 

Description 

F007T 

 

8-channel sensor measures temperature. Applications 
include indoor and outdoor air temperature 
measurement. 

F007TP 

 

8-channel sensor measures probe temperature. 
Applications include refrigerators and freezers (where 
the probe is placed inside the appliance(s) and the 
display is outside), water temperature, soil temperature 
and ground temperature. 

F007PF 

 

8-channel pool float thermometer. Applications include 
pools, spas, and lakes. 

WS-14-C 

 

Add as many display consoles as you like to your 
existing system. For example, you can have one remote 
sensor display temperature and place a display console 
in every room. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for WS-15

Page 1: ...nge Icon 8 5 2 Console Operation 8 5 2 1 Set Mode 9 5 2 2 Viewing the High and Low Alarms 9 5 2 3 Alarm Defaults 9 5 2 4 Setting the Min and Max Alarm 9 5 3 Manually Reset Max Min 10 5 4 Channel Selection 10 5 5 Sensor Search Mode 10 5 6 Best Practices for Wireless Communication 10 5 7 Adjustment or Calibration 11 5 7 1 Remote Sensor Temperature Calibration 11 5 7 2 Indoor Console Temperature Cali...

Page 2: ...e following sensors and receivers additional sensors and receivers are sold separately Item Number Image Description F007T 8 channel sensor measures temperature Applications include indoor and outdoor air temperature measurement F007TP 8 channel sensor measures probe temperature Applications include refrigerators and freezers where the probe is placed inside the appliance s and the display is outs...

Page 3: ...ermometer remote transmitter 2 1 Parts List QTY Item 1 Probe thermometer transmitter with probe FT007TP Dimensions LxHxW 4 5 x 2 0 x 0 75 1 Display Console Frame Dimensions LxHxW 4 0 x 2 95 x 1 00 in LCD Dimensions LxW 1 96 x 1 77 LCD Segment Height 0 78 inches 1 User Manual 2 2 Probe Thermometer Sensor Set Up Note Use only high quality rechargeable batteries We recommend fresh alkaline batteries ...

Page 4: ...he inside cover of the lid of the transmitter Figure 2 displays all four switches in the OFF position factory default setting Figure 2 3 Channel Number The sensor supports up to eight transmitters To set each channel number the default is Channel 1 change Dip Switches 1 2 and 3 as referenced in Table 1 4 Temperature Units of Measure To change the transmitter display units of measure F vs C change ...

Page 5: ...mitting data 7 Verify the correct channel number CH and temperature units of measure F vs C are on the display as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 1 temperature 2 temperature units F vs C 3 channel number 8 Close the battery door Make sure the gasket around the battery compartment is properly seated in its trace prior to closing the door Tighten the set screw 3 Remote Sensor Installation The remote prob...

Page 6: ...6 Use a screw or nail not included to affix the remote sensor to the wall as shown in Figure 4 Note If measuring outside air temperature we recommend mounting the sensor in the shade on the north side of the house or structure to avoid radiant heat transfer Figure 4 ...

Page 7: ...h quality batteries in the back of the display console All of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly 1 Replace the battery door and place the console in the upright position with the desk stand folded out The console will instantly display time and indoor temperature as designated The remote temperature will update on the display within a few...

Page 8: ... temperature match closely in the same location about 5 to 10 apart The sensors should be within 2 F the accuracy is 1 F Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize The temperature can be adjusted or calibrated later to match each other or a known source 5 Display Features 5 1 Rate of Change Icon The rate of change icon detects rapid changes in remote temperature If the arrow points upwar...

Page 9: ...f measure Press the SET key to advance to the next setting 7 Max Min Clearing The Max Min can be programmed to clear daily at midnight or manually Press the key to switch between Clears Daily and Clears Manually Press the SET key to exit setting 5 2 2 Viewing the High and Low Alarms The high and low alarms can be set for Channels 1 and 2 only Press the CH button to switch the display between Chann...

Page 10: ...emote search icon will turn off and the current values will be displayed 2 If new sensors are added subtracted or multiple sensor channels are lost press and hold the CH button for 5 seconds on any channel and the remote search icon will be constantly displayed for up to 10 minutes Once the signal is reacquired the remote search icon will turn off and the current values will be displayed 5 6 Best ...

Page 11: ...ch vary significantly from location to location 5 7 1 Remote Sensor Temperature Calibration Prior to entering the calibration mode press the CH button to select the remote temperature sensor you wish to adjust To enter the temperature calibration mode press and hold the SET and CH buttons at the same time for 5 seconds and the remote temperature value will begin flashing Press the CH button to inc...

Page 12: ... hours Compare this temperature to the fluid thermometer and adjust the console to match the fluid thermometer 6 Glossary of Terms Term Definition Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured Range Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured 7 Specifications 7 1 Wireless Specifications Line of sight wirel...

Page 13: ...he sensor assembly is too close less than 5 move the sensor assembly away from the display console Make sure the remote sensor LCD display is working and the transmitter light is flashing once per 60 seconds Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote thermo hygrometer For cold weather environments install lithium batteries Make sure the remote sensors are not transmitting through solid metal a...

Page 14: ...ES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT 10FCC Statement Statement according to FCC part 15 19 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Statement according...

Page 15: ... Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 3 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an author...

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