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Ambient Weather WS-10 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8-
Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Three Remote Display
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 ......................................................................................................... 6
2.4.2
Sensor Operation Verification ............................................................................................ 6
3
Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 6
4
Display Features .............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Comfort Icon ................................................................................................................................. 7
5
Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Channel Selection ......................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 High and Low Alarm ..................................................................................................................... 7
5.2.2
Alarm Defaults ................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.2
Setting the Min and Max Alarm ......................................................................................... 8
5.2.2
Viewing the High and Low Alarms .................................................................................... 8
5.3 Reset Max/Min .............................................................................................................................. 9
5.4
Temperature Units of Measure ............................................................................................... 9
5.5 Sensor Search Mode ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.6 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ................................................................................. 9
5.7 Adjustment or Calibration ........................................................................................................... 10
5.8.1
Humidity Calibration ....................................................................................................... 10
5.8.2 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 .................................................................................................................. 12
9
Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 14
10
Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 14
11
FCC Statement.......................................................................................................................... 14
12
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 15
13 California Prop 65 ............................................................................................................................ 16
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©Copyright 2020, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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- Page 1 Ambient Weather WS-10 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8- Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Three Remote Display User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 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 ........................
- Page 2 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-10 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Three Remote 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.com/faqs/question/tags/tag/WS-10/...
- Page 3 Figure 2 displays all four switches in the OFF position (factory default setting). Figure 2 3. Channel Number: The WS-10 supports up to eight transmitters, and includes three 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 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 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 as designated by the icon.
- Page 6 2.4.1 Display Console Layout Figure 5 2.4.2 Sensor Operation Verification Verify the humidity sensors match closely with the console and the sensors are in the same location (about 5 to 10’ apart). The sensors should agree within 10% (the accuracy is ± 5%). Allow about 30 minutes for all sensors to stabilize.
- Page 7 Figure 6 4 Display Features 4.1 Comfort Icon The comfort icon is based on humidity ranges specified in Figure 7. The icon is displayed for indoor humidity, remote channel 1-3 humidity and optional remote channels 4 through 8 humidity. RH 45%~65% RH >65% RH<45% Comfortable...
- Page 8 value will flash. To silence the alarm, press any button. To set the alarm, or adjust the high and low alarm settings, press the CHANNEL/+ button until the channel indication arrow points at the selected channel. 5.2.2 Alarm Defaults Channel Default HI ALARM LOW ALARM HI ALARM...
- Page 9 view the High alarm, and press the ALARM button again to view the Low alarm limits at all. 5.3 Reset Max/Min With the indicator arrow pointing at the appropriate channel, press the MIN/MAX/- button once to check the MAX values, press and hold the MIN/MAX/- button for 3 seconds to restore the MAX values to the current value.
- Page 10 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% 5.7 Adjustment or Calibration Note: The calibrated value can only be adjusted on the console. The remote sensor(s) always displays the un-calibrated or measured value.
- Page 11 can be calibrated using an accurate source, such as a sling psychrometer: http://www.ambientweather.com/mafaredspslp.html or one step humidpak calibration kits (reference Section 9). You can also use common table salt, water and a plastic bag: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws10 5.8.2 Temperature Calibration Prior to entering the calibration mode, press the CHANNEL/+ button to select the temperature you wish to adjust.
- Page 12 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. 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 13 Problem Solution console. and the remote search icon will be constantly displayed. Once the signal is reacquired, the remote search icon will turn off, and the current values will be displayed. The maximum line of sight communication range is 300’ and 100’...
- Page 14 Description Ambient Weather F007TH Add additional remote thermo-hygrometers. Supports up to eight Wireless Thermo- remote sensors. Hygrometer for WS-10 Weather Stations Ambient Weather WS-10 Add as many display consoles as you like to your existing system to Big Digit 3-Channel display the remote sensor in different locations.
- Page 15 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 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.
- Page 16 13 California Prop 65 WARNING: Use of the Ambient Weather Products can expose you to chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and bisphenol A (BPA), and phthalates DINP and/or DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Page 17 For further information about California's Proposition 65, please visit https://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html Version 1.4 ©Copyright 2020, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 17...
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