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Ambient Weather WS-1170 User Manual

Ambient Weather WS-1170 User Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-1170 Advanced Weather Station

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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 ................................................................................................................ 3
2.4.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) .............................................................................................. 3
2.4.2
Display Console Layout ..................................................................................................... 4
2.4.3
Sensor Operation Verification ............................................................................................ 5
3.
Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
4.
Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................... 8
4.3
Alarm Mode ........................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1 Alarm Display ........................................................................................................................ 8
4.3.2
Alarm Programming ........................................................................................................... 8
4.3.3
Cancelling the Alarm .......................................................................................................... 9
Outdoor Alarm - Temperature vs. Dew Point .................................................................... 9
4.3.4
4.4 Min/Max Mode ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.5
Other Console Features ........................................................................................................ 10
4.5.1
Weather Forecasting ......................................................................................................... 10
4.5.2
Weather Icons ................................................................................................................... 11
4.5.3
Weather tendency indicator .............................................................................................. 11
4.5.4
Storm threshold indicator ................................................................................................. 12
4.5.5
Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 12
4.5.6
Pressure Graph ................................................................................................................. 12
5.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 12
6.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 13
6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 13
7.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 13
8.
Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 15
9.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 15
10.
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 15
11.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 16
Version 1.4
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-1170 Advanced Weather Station 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 ........................ 3 2.4.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) ....................

  • Page 2: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1170 Advanced Weather Station with Temperature, Humidity, Barometer and Advanced Forecasting. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest full sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws1170...

  • Page 3: Display Console Set Up

    Figure 1 2.4 Display Console Set Up Note: To avoid permanent damage, please take note of the battery polarity before inserting the batteries. Move the remote thermo-hygrometer at least 10’ away from the display console (if the sensor is too close, it may not be received by the display console).

  • Page 4: Display Console Layout

    2.4.2 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 2 1. DST (daylight savings time) 16. Outdoor humidity display 2. WWVB Radio Controlled Time 17.

  • Page 5: Sensor Operation Verification

    2.4.3 Sensor Operation Verification Verify the indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 10’ apart). The sensors should be within 8% (the accuracy is ± 4%). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 10’...

  • Page 6: Set (Program) Mode

    Absolute Pressure and Relative Pressure. Press the MIN/MAX or key to toggle between absolute pressure and relative pressure. 4.2 Set (Program) Mode While in Normal Mode, press and hold the SET key for at least three seconds to enter the Set Mode. The first setting will begin flashing.
  • Page 7 Hours from Time Zone Cities 6 --- Astana 7 --- Bangkok 8 CCT: China Coast Bejing 9 JST: Japan Standard Tokyo 10 GST: Guam Standard Sydney 11 --- Magadan 12 IDLE: International Date Line East Wellington, New Zealand NZST: New Zealand Standard 12/24 Hour Format.

  • Page 8: Setting Barometric Pressure

    4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure The display console displays two different pressures: absolute (measured) and relative (corrected to sea-level). To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude, the sea-level corrected pressure (the pressure your location would be at if located at sea-level) is generally higher than your measured pressure.

  • Page 9: Cancelling The Alarm

     Indoor temperature low alarm  Outdoor humidity low alarm  Outdoor temperature / dew point low alarm  Pressure low alarm In the alarm mode, Press the key or MIN/MAX key to change or scroll the alarm value while the specific alarm is flashing.

  • Page 10: Min/Max Mode

    Figure 4 4.4 Min/Max Mode While in Normal Mode, press the MIN/MAX key to enter the maximum mode, and the MAX icon and maximum records will be displayed and begin flashing. Press MIN/MAX key again to enter the minimum mode, and the MIN icon and minimum records will be displayed and begin flashing.

  • Page 11: Weather Icons

    The weather forecast is an estimation or generalization of weather changes in the next 24 to 48 hours, and varies from location to location. The tendency is simply a tool for projecting weather conditions and is never to be relied upon as an accurate method to predict the weather. 4.5.2 Weather Icons Sunny Partly Cloudy...

  • Page 12: Storm Threshold Indicator

    4.5.4 Storm threshold indicator The storm threshold (the negative rate of pressure change signifying a storm is expected) can be adjusted by the user from level 3 to level 9 (the default level 4 mbar/hour). When negative rate of change of pressure is exceeded for 3 hours, the storm warning indicator will be activated, and the clouds with rain icon and tendency arrows will flash for 3 hours indicating the storm warning feature has been activated.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Relative Barometric Measured barometric pressure relative to your location or ambient Pressure conditions. 6. Specifications 6.1 Wireless Specifications  Line of sight wireless transmission (in open air): 300 feet  Frequency: 433 MHz  Update Rate: 48 seconds 6.2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters.
  • Page 14 Install 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.

  • Page 15: Accessories

    AA lithium batteries for cold weather Battery (2-pack) - Batteries climates. for Long Life and Cold Climates Ambient Weather Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature SRS100LX Temperature accuracy for hot weather climates. Remove and Humidity Solar the rain guard and install over Radiation Shield thermo-hygrometer.

  • Page 16: Warranty Information

    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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