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Ambient Weather WS-0802 User Manual

8-channel wireless thermometer with min/max display
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Ambient Weather WS-0802 8-Channel Wireless
Thermometer with Min/Max Display User Manual

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1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Parts List ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Thermometer Sensor Set Up ......................................................................................................... 3
3
Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
4
Display Console Set Up .................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Display Console Layout ................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Sensor Operation Verification ....................................................................................................... 7
5
Display Features .............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Console Operation......................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.1
Set Mode ............................................................................................................................ 8
5.1.2
Viewing the High and Low Alarms .................................................................................... 8
5.1.3
Alarm Defaults ................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.4
Setting the Min and Max Alarm ......................................................................................... 9
5.2 Backlight Operation ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Manually Reset Max/Min ............................................................................................................. 9
5.4 Channel Selection ......................................................................................................................... 9
5.5
Sensor Transmission ............................................................................................................... 9
5.5.1 Sensor Search Mode ............................................................................................................... 9
5.5.2
Best Practices for Wireless Communication .................................................................... 10
5.6 Adjustment or Calibration ........................................................................................................... 10
5.6.1 Remote Sensor Temperature Calibration.............................................................................. 11
5.6.2 Indoor (Console) Temperature Calibration .......................................................................... 11
6.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 12
7.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 12
7.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 12
7.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 12
7.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 12
8.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 13
9.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 14
10.
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 14
11.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 15

1 Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-0802 Wireless 8-Channel Thermometer
Version 1.0
©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Guide ........................13 Liability Disclaimer ........................14 FCC Statement .......................... 14 Warranty Information ....................... 15 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-0802 Wireless 8-Channel Thermometer Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2017, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 1...
  • Page 2 To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit the FAQ website: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws0802 The WS-0802 supports any combination of the following sensors and receivers (additional sensors and receivers are sold separately): Item Number Image...

  • Page 3: 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 WS-0802 weather station consists of a display console (receiver), and a thermometer (remote transmitter).
  • Page 4 Figure 2 3. Channel Number: The sensor 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 Switch 4, as referenced in Table 1.

  • Page 5: Remote Sensor Installation

    Figure 3 temperature °F vs. °C) (2) temperature units ( (3) channel number 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. 3 Remote Sensor Installation It is recommended you mount the remote sensor on a north facing wall, in a shaded area.

  • Page 6: Display Console Set Up

    4 Display Console Set Up Move the remote sensor(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 remote sensor, make sure they are all powered up and transmitting on different channels.

  • Page 7: Display Console Layout

    Do not touch any buttons until the remote sensor has reported in, or the radio search icon is no longer constantly on, otherwise the remote sensor search mode will be terminated. When the remote sensor temperature has been received, the console will automatically switch to the normal mode, and all further settings can be performed.

  • Page 8: Display Features

    5 Display Features 5.1 Console Operation Note: The console has three buttons for easy operation: SET button, MIN/MAX/- button, and CH/+ button. 5.1.1 Set Mode The Set Mode allows you to set the time and time format, time alarm and units of measure. To enter the set mode, press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds.

  • Page 9: Setting The Min And Max Alarm

    Channel Default Condition HI ALARM (temperature) ºF LOW ALARM (temperature)ºF 5.1.4 Setting the Min and Max Alarm The high and low alarms can be set for Channels 1 and 2 only. Press the CH/+ button to switch the display between Channel 1 and 2. Next, press the SET button once, and the alarm icon will appear: .

  • Page 10: Best Practices For Wireless Communication

    1. If a specific channel is lost, press the CH/+ button to display this channel, then Press and hold the CH/+ button for 3 seconds, and the remote search icon will be constantly displayed for up to 3 minutes. Once the signal is reacquired, the remote search icon will turn off, and the current values will be displayed.

  • Page 11: Remote Sensor Temperature Calibration

    optional. This section discusses practices, procedures and sources for sensor calibration to reduce manufacturing and degradation errors. Do not compare your readings obtained from sources such as the internet, radio, television or newspapers. They are in a different location and typically update once per hour.

  • Page 12: Glossary Of Terms

    6. 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. Range Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured. 7.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    8. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Live Chat Support: www.ambientweather.com/chat.html (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time) 3. Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution Wireless remote (thermo-hygrometer) not...

  • Page 14: Liability Disclaimer

    Problem Solution Indoor and outdoor temperature do not Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to agree signal filtering. The indoor and probe temperature sensors should agree within 4 °F (the sensor accuracy is ± 2 °F). Use the calibration feature to match the indoor and probe temperature to a known source.

  • Page 15: Warranty Information

    can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...

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