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Ambient Weather WS-23 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor
8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Backlit Display 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 ................................................................................................................ 4
2.4.1 Display Console Layout ......................................................................................................... 5
2.4.2 Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................................................ 6
3
Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 6
4
Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Min/Max Mode ............................................................................................................................. 7
4.2
Clearing Min/Max Daily ........................................................................................................ 7
4.3 Outdoor Channel Selection and Scroll Mode ................................................................................ 8
4.4 Temperature Units of Measure ...................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Sensor Search Mode and Resyncing the Sensors .......................................................................... 8
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 ...................................................................... 9
4.8.2 Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Calibration ................................................................. 10
5
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 11
6
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 11
6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 11
6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 11
7
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 11
8
Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 13
9
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 13
10
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 14
11
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 14
Страница 1: ...ax Daily 7 4 3 Outdoor Channel Selection and Scroll Mode 8 4 4 Temperature Units of Measure 8 4 5 Sensor Search Mode and Resyncing the Sensors 8 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 9 4 8 2 Out...
Страница 2: ...econd The WS 23 weather station consists of a display console receiver and a thermo hygrometer remote transmitter 2 1 Parts List QTY Item 1 Display Console Frame Dimensions LxHxW 6 x 3 25 x 1 in LCD Dimensions LxW 4 5 x 2 5 LCD Segment Height 1 inch 1 Thermo hygrometer transmitter FT007TH Dimensions LxHxW 4 5 x 2 0 x 0 75 1 User Manual 2 2 Recommend Tools Hammer and nail for hanging remote thermo ...
Страница 3: ...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 WS 23 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 D...
Страница 4: ...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 relative humidity 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 2 4 Display Console Set Up 1 Move the remote thermo hygrometer s about 5 to 10 away from the display ...
Страница 5: ... If you have more than once 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 When the remote sensor temperature and humidity has been received the ...
Страница 6: ...ize The humidity can be adjusted or calibrated later to match each other a known source Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array 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 ...
Страница 7: ... 2 Clear Maximum To reset the maximum values to the current values press and hold the CLEAR button for 3 seconds 3 Display Minimum Press the MIN MAX button again to display the minimum The MIN icon will be displayed 4 Clear Minimum To reset the minimum values to the current values press and hold the CLEAR button for 3 seconds To return to normal mode press the MIN MAX button again 4 2 Clearing Min...
Страница 8: ...off and the current values will be displayed 4 6 Best Practices for Wireless Communication Note To insure proper communication mount the remote sensor on a vertical surface such as a wall Do not lay the sensor flat Wireless communication is susceptible to interference distance walls and metal barriers We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication 1 Electro Magne...
Страница 9: ...en 10 and 99 Humidity cannot be accurately measured outside of this range Thus the humidity cannot be calibrated below 10 or above 99 The purpose of calibration is to fine tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error The measurement can be adjusted from the console to calibrate to a known source Calibration is only useful if you have a known calibrated source yo...
Страница 10: ...measurement press the ADJUST button Press and hold the ADJUST and CHANNEL buttons at the same time for 5 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 button To return ...
Страница 11: ...escribe the amount or percentage of water vapor that exists in air Range Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured 6 Specifications 6 1 Wireless Specifications Line of sight wireless transmission in open air 300 feet 100 feet under most conditions Frequency 433 MHz Update Rate 60 seconds 6 2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measu...
Страница 12: ...tall 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 acts as an RF shield or earth barrier down a hill Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers Move the remote sensor to a...
Страница 13: ...ion 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 calibration kits for digital hygrometers use salt slurry formula to accurately calibrate the indoor and outdoor hygrometers 9 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and r...
Страница 14: ...encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase 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 11 Warranty Information Ambient LLC prov...
Страница 15: ...vers 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 ...
