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WS11 Wireless 8 Channel Advanced Weather Station

with Temperature Spectrum Color Changing Backlight

User Manual

Table of Contents

1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................2

2 Getting

Started

..........................................................................................................................2

2.1 Parts

List...........................................................................................................................2

2.2 Recommend

Tools............................................................................................................3

2.3

Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up.................................................................................3

2.4

Display Console Set Up ...................................................................................................5

2.4.1 Display Console Layout...................................................................................................6

2.4.2 Sensor Operation Verification ..........................................................................................7

Remote Sensor Installation .......................................................................................................8

4 Display

Features........................................................................................................................8

4.1

Comfort Icon ....................................................................................................................8

4.2

Rate of Change Icon .........................................................................................................9

4.3 Low

Battery

Icon..............................................................................................................9

5 Console

Operation.....................................................................................................................9

5.1

Quick Display Mode ........................................................................................................9

5.4

Sensor Search Mode.......................................................................................................13

5.5

History Graph Mode.......................................................................................................13

5.6

Reset Min/Max record....................................................................................................13

5.7 Snooze

Mode..................................................................................................................14

5.8

Backlight Mode ..............................................................................................................14

5.9

Adjustment or Calibration ..............................................................................................14

5.9.1 Temperature

Calibration.............................................................................................15

5.9.2

Setting Calibrated Humidity.......................................................................................15

5.9.3

Setting Calibrated Barometric Pressure .....................................................................16

Alarm Mode ............................................................................................................................17

6.1 Alarm

Operation.............................................................................................................17

6.2 Alarm

Settings................................................................................................................17

6.3

Setting the Alarms ..........................................................................................................17

6.4

Alarm and Command Key Beeper ON/OFF Mode ........................................................18

7 Other

Console

Features...........................................................................................................18

7.1

Weather Forecasting .......................................................................................................18

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Page 1: ...Rate of Change Icon 9 4 3 Low Battery Icon 9 5 Console Operation 9 5 1 Quick Display Mode 9 5 4 Sensor Search Mode 13 5 5 History Graph Mode 13 5 6 Reset Min Max record 13 5 7 Snooze Mode 14 5 8 Backlight Mode 14 5 9 Adjustment or Calibration 14 5 9 1 Temperature Calibration 15 5 9 2 Setting Calibrated Humidity 15 5 9 3 Setting Calibrated Barometric Pressure 16 6 Alarm Mode 17 6 1 Alarm Operation ...

Page 2: ...instructions for installation operation and troubleshooting To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispaces com ws11 2 Getting Started Note The power up sequence must be performed in the order shown in this section insert batteries in the remote transmitter s first Display Console second The unit consists of a display console receiver a...

Page 3: ...side 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 WS11 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 Dip Swi...

Page 4: ...seconds and then flash once per 60 seconds thereafter Each time it flashes the sensor is transmitting 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 4 relativehumidity 8 Close the battery door Make sure the gasket around the battery compartment is properly...

Page 5: ...le The display will beep once and all of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly The console will cycle through a spectrum of colors Note The character contrast is best from a slightly elevated viewing angle Figure 4 3 Replace the battery door and fold out the desk stand and place the console in the upright position The console will instantly ...

Page 6: ...be performed If the remote does not update please reference the troubleshooting guide in Section 10 Note The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mounted position The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling under the table or cabinet outlet Figure 5 Note If the power adapter is plugged in AC ON will display in the time ...

Page 7: ...mperature humidity and pressure history graph 19 Weather tendency indicator 20 Barometer air pressure 21 Time and date 22 Time alarm 23 Pressure display unit inhg hpa or mmHg 24 Time format of history graph 12h or 24h 25 Temperature humidity and pressure variation in past 12h or 24h Figure 6 2 4 2 Sensor Operation Verification Verify the indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console a...

Page 8: ...ght 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 7 Figure 7 4 Display Features 4 1 Comfort Icon The comfort icon is based on humidity ranges specified in Figure 8 The icon is di...

Page 9: ...e keys for easy operation HISTORY key SET key ALARM key CHANNEL and SNOOZE LIGHT key 5 1 Quick Display Mode While in Normal Mode press do not hold the SET key to enter the Quick Display Mode as follows once for time date and time week twice for absolute pressure and relative pressure three times for outdoor temperature and dew point four times for 12h or 24h graph record 1 Time Date Time Week Pres...

Page 10: ...in to adjust the 12 24 hour format setting FMT Press the key to change between 12 hour and 24 hour format 2 Change Hour Press the SET key again to set the hour Press the key or key to adjust the hour up or down Note the PM icon is present during afternoon hours 3 Change Minute Press the SET key again to set the minute Press the key or key to adjust the minute up or down 4 Date Format default DD MM...

Page 11: ...ndoors Press the SET key again to set the backlight color defined parameter the LED icon will be displayed Press key or key to toggle between IN uses the indoor temperature to automatically display backlight color OUT uses the outdoor temperature to automatically display backlight color or USE manually set your own backlight color to one of 11 choices The following section is based on the IN OUT o...

Page 12: ...2 Purple 3 Blue 4 Aqua Dark 5 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 50 50 60 58 61 61 64 64 67 67 70 70 73 Color Increment 6 Green Light Green 60 70 73 76 HI LOW 11 7 Yellow 8 Orange 9 Red 10 Red Hot 70 80 80 90 90 100 100 76 79 79 81 81 84 84 Figure 10 HI Note This manual is not printed in color To view the actual color chart visit http site ambientweatherstore com Manuals ws11 pdf Version 1 0 Copyright 2014 Ambi...

Page 13: ...or up to 3 minutes Once the signal is reacquired the remote 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 ...

Page 14: ...e The backlight will turn on for five seconds and if no operation is performed for three seconds the backlight will turn off Press and hold the LIGHT key for two seconds and the backlight will turn on permanently and display LED ON icon will be displayed for three seconds in the time field IF the LED is on press and hold the LIGHT button once and the LED will turn off Note If the LED is on press L...

Page 15: ...ormal mode press and hold the SET and CHANNEL keys at the same time for five seconds to enter the temperature calibration mode The indoor temperature will begin flashing Press the or key to increase or decrease the temperature reading in increments of 0 1 Press and hold the or key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly Press the ALARM key to reset current value Press the SET key switch ...

Page 16: ...ds Note The display console displays two different pressures absolute measured and relative corrected to sea level To compare pressure conditions from one location to another meteorologists correct pressure to sea level conditions Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude the sea level corrected pressure the pressure your location would be at if located at sea level is generally h...

Page 17: ...o increase or decrease the alarm setting slowly or press and hold the or key for three seconds to increase or decrease the alarm setting rapidly Press the ALARM key to turn on the alarm icon will appear and off the alarm To save the alarm setting and proceed to the next alarm parameter press do not hold the SET key After 30 seconds of inactivity the alarm mode will time out and return to normal mo...

Page 18: ...depending on the current setting The BUZZON beeper on or BUZZOFF beeper off icon will appear in the time area for three seconds Press and hold the ALARM button again for five seconds to toggle the BUZZON or BUZZOFF command 7 Other Console Features The following section describes additional features and display icons 7 1 Weather Forecasting Note The weather forecast or pressure tendency is based on...

Page 19: ...alling and the previous condition is cloudy Previous condition is sunny and pressure continuous to rise designating rising high pressure system Previous condition is rainy and pressure continuous to fall designating falling low pressure system 7 3 Storm Threshold Indicator The storm threshold the negative rate of pressure change signifying a storm is expected can be adjusted from 3 mbar hour to le...

Page 20: ...ng compared to locations where the air pressure is typically stagnant 7 5 Personalizing Color Ranges You can customize your background color ranges to suit your location or personal preferences For example if you live in Alaska your definition of hot and cold may be very different if you live in Arizona Likewise if you track your indoor comfort level your comfort range may be very different than s...

Page 21: ...rologists correct pressure to sea level conditions Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude the sea level corrected pressure the pressure your location would be at if located at sea level is generally higher than your measured pressure Measured barometric pressure relative to your location or ambient conditions Pressure units in SI international system units of measurement Same a...

Page 22: ...ay reduce the battery life Minimum 12 months for thermometer hygrometer sensor use lithium batteries in cold weather climates less than 4 F 10 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Wireless remote thermo hygrometer not reporting in to console Solution If any of the sensor communication is lost dashes will be displayed on the screen To reacquire the signal press and hold the CHANNEL button for 3 seconds Th...

Page 23: ...emote sensor to a closer location Make sure the thermo hygrometer is mounted in a shaded area The pre preferred location is a north facing wall because it is in the shade most of the day Consider the following radiation shield if this is not possible http www ambientweather com amwesrpatean html Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering The indoor and outdoor temper...

Page 24: ...astes contain hazardous substances 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 accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home onl...

Page 25: ...crease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 14 Warranty Information Ambient LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begi...

Page 26: ...roduct 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 2014 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 26 ...

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