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Ambient Weather WS-23-C Wireless Indoor/Outdoor

8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Backlit Display

(Console Only) User Manual

Version 1.0

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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2.Getting Started

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2.1 Parts List

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2.2 Display Console Set Up

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2.2.1 Display Console Layout

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2.2.2 Sensor Operation Verification

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3.Remote Sensor Installation

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4.Console Operation

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4.1 Min/Max Mode

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4.2 Clearing Min/Max Daily

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4.3 Outdoor Channel Selection

and Scroll Mode

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4.4 Temperature Units of Measure

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4.5 Sensor Search Mode

and Resyncing the Sensors

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4.6 Best Practices for Wireless Communication

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4.7 Backlight Operation

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4.7.1 Backlight Operation, Battery Power...

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4.7.2 Backlight Operation, AC Power(optional)

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4.8 Adjustment or Cali

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4.8.1 Indoor Temperature and Humidity Calibration

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4.8.2 Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Calibration

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5.Glossary of Terms

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6.Specifications

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6.1 Wireless Specifications

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6.2 Measurement Specifications

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6.3 Power Consumption

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7.Troubleshooting Guide

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8.Accessories

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9.Liability Disclaimer

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10.FCC Statement

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11.Warranty Information

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WS23C

Summary of Contents for WS23C

Page 1: ...el Selection and Scroll Mode 7 4 4 Temperature Units of Measure 7 4 5 Sensor Search Mode and Resyncing the Sensors 7 4 6 Best Practices for Wireless Communication 8 4 7 Backlight Operation 9 4 7 1 Backlight Operation Battery Power 9 4 7 2 Backlight Operation AC Power optional 9 4 8 Adjustment or Calibration 9 4 8 1 Indoor Temperature and Humidity Calibration 10 4 8 2 Outdoor Temperature and Humidi...

Page 2: ...ote sensors sensors and receivers are sold separately Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 2 Item Number Image Description F007TH F007T F007TP F007PF 8 channel sensor measures temperature and humidity Applications include indoor and outdoor air temperature and humidity measurement 8 channel sensor measures temperature Applications include indoor and outdoor air temperatu...

Page 3: ...play Console Set Up 1 Move the remote thermo hygrometer s about 5 to 10 away from the display console if the sensor is too close it may not be received by the display console If you have more than one thermo hygrometer make sure they are all powered up and transmitting on different channels 2 Remove the battery door on the back of the display as shown in Figure 1 Insert four AAA alkaline or lithiu...

Page 4: ... search icon will be constantly displayed next to the channel number If you have more than one remote sensor up to eight remotes are supported the display will automatically toggle between sensors until all sensors have reported in Do not touch any buttons until the remote sensor has reported in or the radio search icon is no longer on otherwise the remote sensor search mode will be terminated Whe...

Page 5: ...tter low battery indicator 8 Outdoor Relative Humidity 4 Min Max Record mode 9 Outdoor Temperature 5 Min Max reset for 24h 10 Temperature units F or C 2 2 2 Sensor Operation Verification Verify the indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location about 5 to 10 apart The sensors should be within 10 the accuracy is 5 Allow about 30 minutes for both sen...

Page 6: ...ll in a shaded area Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings Although the sensor is water resistant it is best to mount in a well protected area such as under an eve Use a screw or nail not included to affix the remote sensor to the wall as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 4 Console Operation Note The console has four buttons for easy operation MIN MAX butt...

Page 7: ...button for 3 seconds to switch between Clears 24h and Clears Manually When you manually clear the minimum and maximum the Clears 24h function will clear every 24 hours from the time you clear it For example if you clear the min and max at 4 00pm it will continue to clear every day at 4 00pm 4 3 Outdoor Channel Selection and Scroll Mode Press the CHANNEL button to switch the display between remote ...

Page 8: ...e recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication 1 Electro Magnetic Interference EMI Keep the console several feet away from computer monitors and TVs 2 Radio Frequency Interference RFI If you have other 433 MHz devices and communication is intermittent try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes You may need to relocate the transmitters or rece...

Page 9: ...l To temporarily turn on the back light for five seconds press the LIGHT button on the top of the console To turn on the backlight permanently press and hold the LIGHT button on the top of the console for two seconds To turn off the backlight at any time press and hold the LIGHT button for two seconds Note When AC power plug in the backlight will turn on permanently 4 8 Adjustment or Calibration N...

Page 10: ...which vary significantly from location to location 4 8 1 Indoor Temperature and Humidity Calibration Press and hold the ADJUST and MIN MAX buttons at the same time for 3 seconds and the indoor temperature value will begin flashing Press the CHANNEL button to increase the temperature and the MIN MAX button to decrease the temperature reading in 0 1 increments To rapidly increase or decrease the tem...

Page 11: ... or uncalibrated measurement press the ADJUST button Press and hold the ADJUST and CHANNEL buttons at the same time for 3 seconds again and the outdoor humidity value will begin flashing Press the CHANNEL button to increase the humidity and the MIN MAX button to decrease the humidity reading in 1 increments To rapidly increase or decrease the humidity reading press and hold the CHANNEL or MIN MAX ...

Page 12: ...wn margin of error Using a local weather station in your area is also a poor source due to changes in location timing airport weather stations are only updated once per hour and possible calibration errors many official weather stations are not properly installed and calibrated Place the sensor in a shaded controlled environment next to the fluid thermometer and allow the sensor to stabilize for 4...

Page 13: ...ion with one sensor and excellent reception Intermittent reception and multiple sensors may reduce the battery life 7 Troubleshooting 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 3380 M F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time Line of sight wireless transmission in open air 300 feet 100 Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 ...

Page 14: ... most conditions Move the sensor assembly closer to the display console If the 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 t h e r m o h y g r o m e t e r F o r c o l d w e a t h e r environme...

Page 15: ...Outdoor Temperature do not agree Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering The indoor and outdoor temperature sensors should agree within 2 F the sensor accuracy is 1 F Use the calibration feature to match the indoor and outdoor temperature to a known source Indoor and Outdoor Humidity do not agree Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filt...

Page 16: ...em to display the remote sensor in different locations AAA lithium batteries for cold weather climates Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather climates Remove the rain guard and install over thermo hygrometer Ambient Weather WS23C WS23 Big Digit 8 Channel Wireless Thermo Hygrometer Console Only Ambient Weather F007TH Wireless Thermo Hygrometer for WS 23 Weather Station...

Page 17: ...IATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT 10 FCC 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 to FCC...

Page 18: ...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 products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a...

Page 19: ...ure such as lightning strikes or floods This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances Version 1 0 Copyright 2015 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved ...

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