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Ambient Weather WS-23 User Manual

Wireless indoor/outdoor 8-channel thermo-hygrometer with backlit display
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Ambient Weather WS-23 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor
8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Backlit Display User

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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
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©Copyright 2015, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-23 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Backlit Display User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 Getting Started ..........................2 Parts List ..........................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 ......................

  • Page 2: Introduction

    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-23 weather station consists of a display console (receiver), and a thermo-hygrometer (remote transmitter).
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Display Console Set Up

    DIP SWITCH FUNCTION DOWN DOWN DOWN Channel 1 DOWN DOWN Channel 2 DOWN DOWN Channel 3 DOWN Channel 4 DOWN DOWN Channel 5 DOWN Channel 6 DOWN Channel 7 Channel 8 DOWN °F °C Table 1 5. Insert two AAA batteries. 6.

  • Page 5: Display Console Layout

    Figure 4 All of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly. 3. Replace the battery door, and fold out the desk stand and place the console in the upright position. The console will instantly display indoor temperature and humidity.

  • Page 6: Sensor Operation Verification

    Figure 5 1. Channel 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, indictor 6. Indoor Relative Humidity (%) 2. Scroll mode (CH 1-8) 7. Indoor Temperature 3. Transmitter low battery indicator 8. Outdoor Relative Humidity (%) 4. Min/Max Record mode 9. Outdoor Temperature 5. Min/Max reset for 24h 10.

  • Page 7: Console Operation

    Figure 6 4 Console Operation Note: The console has four buttons for easy operation: MIN/MAX/- button, CLEAR/ADJUST button, CHANNEL/+ button and LIGHT button. 4.1 Min/Max Mode The Min/Max mode displays the minimum and maximum temperature and humidity (since reset of the unit) for the indoor, remote channel 1 through 8 sensors.

  • Page 8: Outdoor Channel Selection And Scroll Mode

    4.3 Outdoor Channel Selection and Scroll Mode Press the CHANNEL/+ button to switch the display between remote sensors 1 through 8, and scroll mode . In scroll mode, all of the remote sensors will be displayed in five second intervals. 4.4 Temperature Units of Measure The default temperature units of measure are degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 9: Backlight Operation

    Metal 90-100% 4.7 Backlight Operation The backlight operation is different when operating on batteries to save power. 4.7.1 Backlight Operation, Battery Power To temporarily turn on the back light for five seconds, press the LIGHT button on the top of the console.

  • Page 10: Outdoor Temperature And Humidity Calibration

    Press and hold the ADJUST and MIN/MAX buttons at the same time for 5 seconds again, and the indoor 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.

  • Page 11: Glossary Of Terms

    To calibrate temperature, we recommend a mercury or red spirit (fluid) thermometer. Bi-metal (dial) and other digital thermometers are not a good source and have their own margin of error. Using a local weather station in your area is also a poor source due to changes in location, timing (airport weather stations are only updated once per hour) and possible calibration errors (many official weather stations are not properly installed and calibrated).
  • Page 12 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Technical Support: 480-346-3398 (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution Wireless remote (thermo-hygrometer) not If any of the sensor communication is lost, dashes (--.-) reporting in to console. will be displayed on the screen. To reacquire the signal, press and hold the CHANNEL/+ button for 3 seconds, There are dashes (--.-) on the display and the remote search icon...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Thermo-Hygrometer for WS-23 Weather Stations Ambient Weather WS-23-C Add as many display consoles as you like to your existing system to WS-23 Big Digit 8-Channel display the remote sensor in different locations. Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer, Console Only Energizer AAA Lithium AAA lithium batteries for cold weather climates.

  • Page 14: Fcc Statement

    Ambient, LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. 10 FCC Statement Statement according to FCC part 15.19: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 15 This warranty covers 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.

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