Ambient Weather WS-25 User Manual

Ambient Weather WS-25 User Manual

Wireless 8-channel floating pool and spa thermometer with indoor temperature and humidity

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Ambient Weather WS-25 Wireless 8-Channel Floating Pool
and Spa Thermometer with Indoor Temperature and

Table of Contents

1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2
2.1
Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2
Floating Pool and Spa Thermometer ...................................................................................... 2
2.2.1
Sensor Placement ............................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.3
Display Console Set Up ......................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1
Display Console Layout ................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2
Sensor Operation Verification .......................................................................................... 10
3
Console Operation......................................................................................................................... 11
3.1
Set Mode .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.2
Displaying Seconds, Day of Week, and Year ....................................................................... 11
3.3
Alarms .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.1
Viewing the Alarms .......................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2
Default Alarms ................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.3
Setting the Alarms ............................................................................................................ 12
3.3.4
Silencing an Alarm ........................................................................................................... 12
3.4
Min/Max Mode .................................................................................................................... 12
3.5
Channel Selection and Scroll Mode ..................................................................................... 13
3.6
Sensor Search Mode and Resyncing the Sensors ................................................................. 13
3.6.1
Best Practices for Wireless Communication .................................................................... 13
3.7
Snooze/Light Button ............................................................................................................ 14
3.7.1
Backlight Operation ......................................................................................................... 14
3.7.2
Snooze Operation ............................................................................................................. 14
3.8 Adjustment or Calibration ........................................................................................................... 14
3.8.1 Temperature Calibration ....................................................................................................... 14
3.8.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity ................................................................................................ 15
3.9 Restoring the Console to Factory Default ................................................................................... 15
4
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 16
5
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 16
6
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 16
7
Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 17
8
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 18
9
FCC Statement .............................................................................................................................. 18
10
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 19
Version 1.2
©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Summary of Contents for Ambient Weather WS-25

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-25 Wireless 8-Channel Floating Pool and Spa Thermometer with Indoor Temperature and Humidity User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 Getting Started ..........................2 Parts List ..........................2 Floating Pool and Spa Thermometer ..................2 2.2.1 Sensor Placement ....................... 8 2.2.2...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-25 Wireless 8-Channel Floating Pool and Spa Thermometer with Indoor Temperature and Humidity with Backlit 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: https://ambientweather.net/product/ws-25...
  • Page 3 Figure 1 1. To insert the batteries,, (1) Twist the KEY lid to unlock, (2) remove the key, and (3) twist the main body of the sensor by removing the lid, as shown in Figure 2 . Figure 2 2. The floating thermometer includes dip switches for assigning channel numbers. BEFORE inserting the batteries, locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter.
  • Page 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Channel Number: The WS-14 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 Temperature Units of Measure: To change the transmitter display units of measure (°F vs. °C), change Dip Switch 4, as referenced in Table DIP SWITCH FUNCTION...
  • Page 5 3. Reference Figure 5. Install 4 x AAA batteries. Figure 5 (1) Open the battery compartment and (2) insert 4 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment, observing the correct battery polarity. 4. After inserting the batteries, the remote sensor LED indicator will light for 4 seconds, and then flash once per 60 seconds thereafter.
  • Page 6 (2) temperature units (°F vs. °C) (3) channel number 6. Close the battery door. Make sure both red colored gaskets are properly seated in their traces prior to closing the battery door, as shown in Figure 7. Failure to properly seal the floating thermometer will result in water leakage and damage.
  • Page 7 Figure 9 Place the sensor in the water and make sure that it is within the effective transmission range from the display console. Version 1.2 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Sensor Placement

    2.2.1 Sensor Placement 1. Place the sensor in the pool or spa within 100 feet of the display console (Figure 10, reference A). Avoid transmitting through solid earth or ground (Figure 10, reference B). Use a tether (string) to fix the sensor in the pool or spa. 2.
  • Page 9: Display Console Set Up

    seals: https://ambientweather.net/help/maintenance-floating-pool-and-spa-thermometers/ Silicone grease is available at most hardware and pool stores. 2.3 Display Console Set Up Move the remote thermometer(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 thermometer, make sure they are all powered up and transmitting on different channels.
  • Page 10: Display Console Layout

    2.3.1 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 12 1. Indoor temperature and humidity 8. Maximum Temperature display icon 9.
  • Page 11: Console Operation

    3 Console Operation Note: The console has four buttons for easy operation: MIN/MAX/- button, SET/ADJUST button, CHANNEL/+ button, and SNOOZE/LIGHT button (on the top of the display console). 3.1 Set Mode Note: In the Set mode, press the [+] key or [-] key to change or scroll the value. Hold the [+] key or [-] key for three seconds to increase/decrease rapidly.
  • Page 12: Alarms

    Alarms Note: High and low temperature alarms can be set for the Channel 1 sensor only. 3.3.1 Viewing the Alarms Press the SET button to view the High (MAX) and LOW (MIN) alarm along with the alarm time. Press the SET button again to return to the normal mode. 3.3.2 Default Alarms Channel Default Condition HI ALARM (temperature) ºF LOW ALARM (temperature) ºF...
  • Page 13: Channel Selection And Scroll Mode

    Press the MIN/MAX button again to view the MIN values. Press the MIN/MAX button again to return to normal mode. In MIN/MAX mode, to reset the Max/Min values, press and hold the MIN/MAX/- button for 3 seconds. Channel Selection and Scroll Mode Press the CHANNEL/+ button to switch the display between IN, Sensors 2 through 8, and scroll mode .
  • Page 14: Snooze/Light Button

    decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below. Medium RF Signal Strength Reduction Glass (untreated) 5-15% Plastics 10-15% Wood 10-40% Brick 10-40% Concrete 40-80% Metal 90-100% Snooze/Light Button 3.7.1 Backlight Operation The backlight operation is different when operating on batteries to save power. 3.7.1.1 Backlight Operation, Battery Power To temporarily turn on the back light for five seconds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button on the top of the console.
  • Page 15: Setting Calibrated Humidity

    and hold the [+] or [-] key for three seconds to increase or decrease rapidly. Press and hold the ADJUST key for three seconds to reset to the uncalibrated or measured value. Press the SET key to switch to the next channel (1 through 8). To exit the calibration mode at any time, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button.
  • Page 16: Glossary Of Terms

    4 Glossary of Terms Term Definition Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. Hygrometer A hygrometer is a device that measures relative humidity. Relative humidity is a term used to describe the amount or percentage of water vapor that exists in air.
  • Page 17: Accessories

    Replace console batteries with a fresh set of batteries. 7 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com Accessory Description Ambient Weather F007TH Add additional remote thermometer-hygrometers. Supports up to eight Wireless Thermometer for remote sensors. Ambient Weather Stations Version 1.2 ©Copyright 2019, Ambient LLC.
  • Page 18: Liability Disclaimer

    Accessory Description Ambient Weather F007T Add additional remote thermometers. Supports up to eight remote Wireless Thermometer for sensors. Ambient Weather Stations Ambient Weather F007TP Add additional remote temperature sensors with probe. Supports up to 8-Channel Wireless eight remote sensors. Thermometer with...
  • Page 19: Warranty Information

    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 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.

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