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Ambient Weather WS-1171A Advanced Weather Station 

User Manual 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

1

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

 

2

 

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2

 

2.1 Parts List ....................................................................................................................................... 2

 

2.2 Recommend Tools ......................................................................................................................... 2

 

2.3 Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up .............................................................................................. 2

 

2.4 Display Console Set Up ................................................................................................................ 3

 

2.4.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) .............................................................................................. 3

 

2.4.2

 

Display Console Layout ..................................................................................................... 4

 

2.4.3

 

Sensor Operation Verification ............................................................................................ 5

 

3

 

Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5

 

3.1

 

Sensor Placement ................................................................................................................... 5

 

3.2

 

Wireless Reception Considerations ........................................................................................ 5

 

4

 

Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 6

 

4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 6

 

4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 6

 

4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................... 9

 

4.2.2

 

Setting Calibrated Humidity............................................................................................... 9

 

4.2.3

 

Setting Calibrated Temperature ........................................................................................ 10

 

4.3

 

Alarm Mode ......................................................................................................................... 10

 

4.3.1 Alarm Display ...................................................................................................................... 10

 

4.3.2

 

Alarm Programming ......................................................................................................... 10

 

4.3.3

 

Cancelling the Alarm ........................................................................................................ 11

 

4.3.4

 

Outdoor Alarm – Temperature vs. Dew Point .................................................................. 11

 

4.4 Min/Max Mode ........................................................................................................................... 12

 

4.5

 

Other Console Features ........................................................................................................ 12

 

4.5.1

 

Weather Forecasting ......................................................................................................... 12

 

4.5.2

 

Weather Icons ................................................................................................................... 13

 

4.5.3

 

Weather tendency indicator .............................................................................................. 13

 

4.5.4

 

Storm threshold indicator ................................................................................................. 13

 

4.5.5

 

Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 14

 

4.5.6

 

Pressure Graph ................................................................................................................. 14

 

4.5.7

 

Restoring Lost Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor ............................................ 14

 

5

 

Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 14

 

6

 

Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 15

 

6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 15

 

6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15

 

6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 15

 

7

 

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 15

 

8

 

Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 17

 

9

 

Product Revisions ......................................................................................................................... 17

 

10

 

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 17

 

11

 

FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 18

 

Содержание WS-1171A

Страница 1: ...ric Pressure 9 4 2 2 Setting Calibrated Humidity 9 4 2 3 Setting Calibrated Temperature 10 4 3 Alarm Mode 10 4 3 1 Alarm Display 10 4 3 2 Alarm Programming 10 4 3 3 Cancelling the Alarm 11 4 3 4 Outdoor Alarm Temperature vs Dew Point 11 4 4 Min Max Mode 12 4 5 Other Console Features 12 4 5 1 Weather Forecasting 12 4 5 2 Weather Icons 13 4 5 3 Weather tendency indicator 13 4 5 4 Storm threshold ind...

Страница 2: ...hygrometer remote transmitter 2 1 Parts List QTY Item 1 Display Console Frame Dimensions LxWxH 7 25 x 4 x 1 25 in LCD Dimensions LxW 4 25 x 2 50 1 Thermo hygrometer transmitter WH2B with mounting bracket Dimensions LxWxH 3 5 x 2 5 x 0 9 2 2 Recommend Tools Philips precision screwdriver Drill for mounting bracket 2 3 Thermo Hygrometer Sensor Set Up Note To avoid permanent damage please take note of...

Страница 3: ...meter tendency date and time The remote search icon will turn on in the OUT section of the display The outdoor temperature and humidity will update on the display within a few minutes Do not touch any buttons until the remote sensor reports in otherwise the remote sensor search mode will be terminated and the search icon will turn off When the remote sensor data has been received the console will ...

Страница 4: ...or is not updating properly 2 4 2 Display Console Layout Note The following illustration shows the full segments of the LCD for description purposes only and will not appear like this during normal operation Figure 2 1 DST daylight savings time 2 WWVB Radio Controlled Time Signal 3 Time 4 Radio Controlled Time icon 5 Alarm ON indicator 6 Day of week time zone 7 Date 8 Indoor humidity display 9 Ind...

Страница 5: ...Remote Sensor Installation 3 1 Sensor Placement It is recommended you mount the remote sensor on a north facing wall in a shaded area at a height at or above the receiver Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings Although the sensor is weatherproof it is best to mount in a well protected area such as an eve Use 3 screws included to affix the mounting b...

Страница 6: ...olute pressure and relative pressure 1 Display Outdoor Temperature and Dew Point Press the MIN MAX or key to toggle between outdoor temperature and dew point 2 Absolute Pressure and Relative Pressure Press the MIN MAX or key to toggle between absolute pressure and relative pressure 4 2 Set Program Mode A quick reference guide for the Set Mode is available in Section 13 2 While in Normal Mode press...

Страница 7: ... 2 AT Azores Azores Cape Verde Islands 1 WAT West Africa 0 GMT Greenwich Mean WET Western European London England 1 CET Central European Paris France 2 EET Eastern European Athens Greece 3 BT Baghdad Moscow Russia 4 Abu Dhabi UAE 5 Tashkent 6 Astana 7 Bangkok 8 CCT China Coast Bejing 9 JST Japan Standard Tokyo 10 GST Guam Standard Sydney 11 Magadan 12 IDLE International Date Line East NZST New Zea...

Страница 8: ...he SET key to adjust the outdoor temperature Press the key or MIN MAX key to adjust the temperature up or down in 0 1 degC 0 18 degF increments To view the uncalibrated value press the ALARM key while the temperature is flashing Reference Section 4 2 3 Setting Calibrated Temperature for more details on this feature 13 Outdoor Humidity Calibration default is measured outdoor humidity Press the SET ...

Страница 9: ... you the internet is the best source for real time barometer conditions such as Weather com or Wunderground com and set your weather station to match the official reporting station To change the relative pressure in the SET mode press the key or MIN MAX key to increase or decrease the relative pressure setting to match the official reporting station 4 2 2 Setting Calibrated Humidity Note This is a...

Страница 10: ...th indoor or outdoor temperature flashing press the key or MIN MAX key to increase or decrease the temperature setting in increments of 0 1 degC or 0 18 degF to match the calibrated or known temperature source Note The remote outdoor thermo hygrometer will always display the measured temperature level and not the calibrated temperature level Only the console will show the calibrated value Note The...

Страница 11: ... mode will return to the normal mode 4 3 3 Cancelling the Alarm When an alarm condition has been activated the specific alarm will sound and flash for 120 seconds Press any key to cancel the alarm When an alarm condition is activated again within 10 minutes the alarm will not sound but will continue to flash until the weather condition is stable This feature is useful to avoid repeated triggering ...

Страница 12: ...m 5 Pressure maximum or minimum Press the SET key for two seconds to reset the specific value that is flashing and associated date and time to the current reading Press the SNOOZE key or wait 30 seconds for the programming mode to timeout and the Min Max mode will return to Normal Mode 4 5 Other Console Features The following section describes additional console features 4 5 1 Weather Forecasting ...

Страница 13: ... indicates that the air pressure is decreasing and the weather is expected to deteriorate The weather tendency is based on the pressure change since last six hours If the weather is changing the weather tendency indicator animated arrows will flash for three hours indicating the weather is expected to change If the weather conditions become stable and no new weather change conditions are met then ...

Страница 14: ...t between the remote sensor or transmitter and the display console or the receiver to resynchronize while in normal mode press and hold the key for 10 seconds The transmitter search icon will appear in the outdoor temperature and humidity section Please wait several minutes for the search icon to turn off and the remote sensor reports in Do not touch any buttons until synchronization is complete 5...

Страница 15: ...y 1 to 99 5 only guaranteed between 20 to 90 1 Outdoor Humidity 1 to 99 5 only guaranteed between 20 to 90 1 Barometric Pressure 8 85 to 32 50 inHg 0 08 inHg within range of 27 13 to 32 50 inHg 0 01 inHg 6 3 Power Consumption Base station 3 x AA 1 5V Alkaline batteries Remote sensor 2 x AAA 1 5V Alkaline batteries Battery life Minimum 12 months for base station Minimum 24 months for thermometer hy...

Страница 16: ...m siding or multiple thick walls Temperature sensor reads too high in the day time Make sure the thermo hygrometer is mounted in a shaded area on the north facing wall Consider the following radiation shield if this is not possible http www ambientweather com amwesrpatean html Indoor and Outdoor Temperature do not agree 1 Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering Th...

Страница 17: ...Description Energizer AA Lithium Battery 2 pack Batteries for Long Life and Cold Climates AA lithium batteries for cold weather climates Ambient Weather SRS100LX Temperature and Humidity Solar Radiation Shield Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather climates Remove the rain guard and install over thermo hygrometer Ambient Weather Humidity Calibration Kits One step cali...

Страница 18: ...sired operation Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ...

Страница 19: ...anual 3 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations 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...

Страница 20: ...ease SET Day of Month Press to increase MIN MAX to decrease SET Temperature Units of Measure Press to toggle between degF and degC SET Indoor Temperature Calibration Press to increase MIN MAX to decrease SET Indoor Humidity Calibration Press to increase MIN MAX to decrease SET Outdoor Temperature Calibration Press to increase MIN MAX to decrease SET Outdoor Humidity Calibration Press to increase M...

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