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Introduction 

Thank  you  for  your  purchase  of  the  Ambient  Weather  WS-28  Indoor/Outdoor  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: 
 

http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws28

 

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Getting Started 

 
The WS-28 weather station consists of a display console with probe thermometer. 

Parts List 

QTY 

Item 

Display Console 
Frame Dimensions (LxHxW): 4.50 x 5.0 x 1.00 in 
LCD Dimensions (LxW): 3.75 x 3.50” 
LCD Segment Height: 1.25 inches 

User Manual 

 
 

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Remove the battery door on the back of the display, as shown in Figure 1.    Insert four AAA 
(alkaline or lithium, avoid rechargeable) 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. 

 

 

Figure 1 

 

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Replace  the  battery  door,  and  fold  out  the  desk  stand  and  place  the  console  in  the  upright 
position.   
 
The console will instantly display time, indoor and outdoor temperature. 

Summary of Contents for WS-28

Page 1: ... of Change Icon 3 5 Console Operation 3 5 1 Set Mode 3 5 2 Day Month Year Seconds Display 4 5 3 Alarm Mode 4 5 3 1 Alarm Defaults 4 5 3 2 Setting the Alarms 4 5 4 Reset Max Min 5 5 5 Adjustment or Calibration 5 5 5 1 Indoor Temperature Calibration 5 5 5 2 Outdoor Temperature Calibration 5 6 Glossary of Terms 6 7 Specifications 6 7 1 Measurement Specifications 6 7 2 Power Consumption 6 8 Troublesho...

Page 2: ...nsists of a display console with probe thermometer Parts List QTY Item 1 Display Console Frame Dimensions LxHxW 4 50 x 5 0 x 1 00 in LCD Dimensions LxW 3 75 x 3 50 LCD Segment Height 1 25 inches 1 User Manual 1 Remove the battery door on the back of the display as shown in Figure 1 Insert four AAA alkaline or lithium avoid rechargeable batteries in the back of the display console All of the LCD se...

Page 3: ...Mode The Set Mode allows you to set the date and time format date and time units of measure and Min Max clear To enter the set mode press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds 1 12 hr 24 hr time format Press the or key to switch between 12 and 24 hour format Press the SET key to advance to the next setting 2 Hour Press the or key to increase or decrease the hour Press the SET key to advance to the ne...

Page 4: ... will sound audible To silence the beeper press any key To view the current alarm settings press the Clear button to enter the alarm mode 5 3 1 Alarm Defaults Channel Default Condition Max ALARM temperature ºF Min ALARM temperature ºF Indoor OFF 68 32 Outdoor OFF 86 14 5 3 2 Setting the Alarms In alarm mode press and hold the SET key for three seconds The alarm parameter will begin flashing To adj...

Page 5: ...d the CLEAR button to decrease the temperature reading in 0 1 increments To rapidly increase or decrease the humidity reading press and hold the or CLEAR button To return the temperature to the actual or uncalibrated measurement press the ADJUST button Once the displayed temperature equals the calibrated source press and hold the ADJUST button for three seconds or wait 15 seconds for timeout and t...

Page 6: ...ing Guide If your question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Technical Support 480 346 3398 M F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time Problem Solution Temperature seems inaccurate Allow up to one hour for the console to stabilize after installing batteries Use the calibration feature to match the temperature to a known source Display console contrast...

Page 7: ...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip...

Page 8: ...by someone other than an authorized Ambient LLC authorized service center 4 units used for other than home use 5 applications and uses that this product was not intended 6 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and 7 extreme acts of nature such as lightning strikes or floods This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itse...

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