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Ambient Weather WS-1070 User Manual

Ambient Weather WS-1070 User Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-1070 Wireless Home Weather Station

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1.
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................................................................................... 2
3.
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................................. 2
3.1
Parts List .................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2
Recommend Tools ................................................................................................................................... 3
3.3
Sensor Assembly Set Up .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.4
Display Console ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4.1
Display Console Layout ...................................................................................................................... 7
3.4.1
Initial Display Console Set Up ............................................................................................................ 9
3.4.2
Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) ........................................................................................................... 9
3.4.3
Sensor Operation Verification .............................................................................................................. 9
4.
Weather Station Installation ............................................................................................................................ 10
4.1
Pre Installation Checkout ....................................................................................................................... 10
4.2
Site Survey ............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3
Final Installation of Sensor Array .......................................................................................................... 10
5.
Console Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1
Set Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.1.1
Set Time .............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.1.2
Set Date ............................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1.3
Set Indoor Temperature and Outdoor Temperature Units .................................................................. 12
5.1.4
Set Barometric Pressure ..................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.5 Set Wind Units ....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1.5
Set Rain Units .................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2
Quick Set Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2.1
Outdoor Temperature, Wind chill and Dew Point Display ................................................................ 13
5.2.2
Relative and Absolute Pressure Display ............................................................................................ 13
5.2.3
Average Wind Speed and Wind Gust ................................................................................................. 13
5.2.4
Rain Display and Reset ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.3
History Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.4
Alarm Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 14
5.4.1
High Alarm Mode .............................................................................................................................. 14
5.4.2
Low Alarm Mode ............................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.3
Cancelling an Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.4
Outdoor Temperature/ Wind Chill / Dew Point Alarm ...................................................................... 16
5.5
Min/Max Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 17
5.5.1
Maximum Mode ................................................................................................................................ 17
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ambient Weather WS-1070 Wireless Home Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ..............................2 Warnings and Cautions ............................. 2 Getting Started ..............................2 Parts List ..............................3 Recommend Tools ........................... 3 Sensor Assembly Set Up .......................... 4 Display Console ............................7 3.4.1...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Warranty Information ..........................25 1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1070 wireless weather station. 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: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws1050...

  • Page 3: Parts List

    3.1 Parts List Item Display Console Frame Dimensions (LxWxH): 6.5” x 6” x 1.25” LCD Dimensions (LxW): 5” x 2.75” Thermo-hygrometer transmitter (measures temperature and humidity) Thermo-hygrometer transmitter mounting bracket Thermo-hygrometer transmitter radiation shield Wind speed sensor Rain gauge Rain gauge mounting bracket 1”...

  • Page 4: Sensor Assembly Set Up

    3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up Connect the wind cup assembly to the top end of the top mounting pole. Align the holes, and fasten with long bolt and nut. Tighten with precision screwdriver while securing the nut with pliers, as shown in Front Back 1.
  • Page 5 2. Connect the rain gauge with long set screw. Tighten with precision screwdriver, as shown in Figure 2. Note: There may be a slight “play” in the rain gauge and the screw may not be flush. Do not force the screw. Note: There are two mounting holes on the side of the rain gauge in the event you wish to mount the rain gauge in a different location than the mounting arm.
  • Page 6 5. Insert two AA batteries in the thermo-hygrometer. The transmitter LED will light up momentarily (4 seconds), and then flash once every 48 seconds for each transmission update. Note: Do not install the batteries backwards. You can permanently damage the thermo-hygrometer. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 7: Display Console

    6. Fasten the lower mounting pole (which is swaged on the top end) to your mounting pole or bracket (purchased separately) with the hose clamps. Tighten the lower mounting pole to your mounting pole with the hose clamps with a flat head screw driver, as shown in Figure 5. Slide the top weather station pole (with the sensor array) into the lower pole (connected to your mounting pole) when your station is finally mounted.
  • Page 8 Figure 6 1. Time 15. General outdoor alarm icon 2. Alarm on indicator 16. Weather forecast icon 3. Day of week/ time zone 17. Weather tendency indicator 4. Date 18. Pressure unit (relative or absolute) 5. Indoor temperature display 19. Pressure with 24 hour history graph 6.

  • Page 9: Initial Display Console Set Up

    3.4.1 Initial Display Console Set Up Note: The sensor array must be powered and updating before powering up the console, or the console will give up searching for the sensors. Perform this step last. Make certain the weather station sensor array is at least 10’ away from the console and within 300’ of the console.

  • Page 10: Weather Station Installation

    5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off radio communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing console or mounting locations. 6. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your weather station: http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html 4.3 Final Installation of Sensor Array...

  • Page 11: Set Time

    5.1.1 Set Time 1. Time Zone. The time zone value will begin flashing Press the + key (increase) or MIN/MAX key (decrease) to adjust the time zone from -12 to 12, based on the number of hours from Coordinated Universal Time, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

  • Page 12: Set Date

    5.1.2 Set Date 1. Change Year. Press the SET key to set the year. The year will begin flashing. Press the + key key to change the year setting. MIN/MAX 2. Change Month. Press the SET key to set the month. The month will begin flashing. Press the + key or key to change the month setting.

  • Page 13: Set Wind Units

    Press the + key be flashing. to adjust the pressure threshold from 3.0 to 9.0 hPa/hr (the default is 4 hPa/hr). 5.1.5 Set Wind Units Wind Units. Press the key to set the wind units. The wind will begin flashing. Press the + key to alternate the display unit between km/h, mph, m/s, knots, and bft (or Beaufort scale).

  • Page 14: Alarm Mode

    Select the + key to review historical data archived in the console in increments of two hours (-24, -22, -20, -18, -16, -14, -10, -8, -6, -4 and -2 hours). 5.4 Alarm Mode Note: After initially pressing the key, the display will show the current high and low ALARM alarm values.
  • Page 15 Press the + key (increase) or MIN/MAX key (decrease) to change the outdoor temperature alarm value. Press the ALARM key to turn the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on and the HI AL icon will be displayed). 6.

  • Page 16: Low Alarm Mode

    rain alarm value. Press the ALARM key to turn the alarm on or off (if the alarm is enabled, the alarm icon will be turned on and the HI AL icon will be displayed). 5.4.2 Low Alarm Mode While in the Normal mode, press the ALARM key twice to enter the Low Alarm mode.

  • Page 17: Min/Max Mode

    Figure 7 5.5 Min/Max Mode While in the Normal mode, press the MIN/MAX key to enter the Maximum mode. The maximum values will begin flashing. Press the MIN/MAX key again to enter the Minimum mode. The minimum values will begin flashing. The Min/Max mode can be exited at any time by either pressing the key or waiting for the HISTORY...

  • Page 18: Minimum Mode

    temperature with the associated time and date stamp. Press the SET key to reset the maximum outdoor temperature to the current value, date and time. 5. Maximum Wind Chill. Press the + key to display the maximum wind chill with the associated time and date stamp.

  • Page 19: Other Console Features

    5.6 Other Console Features The following section describes additional console features. 5.6.1 Weather Forecasting Note: The weather forecast or pressure tendency is based on the rate of change of barometric pressure. In general, when the pressure increases, the weather improves (sunny to partly cloudy) and when the pressure decreases, the weather degrades (cloudy to rain).

  • Page 20: Storm Threshold Indicator

    5.6.4 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). 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 21: Specifications

    Term Definition Accuracy Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. Hecto Pascals (hPa) Pressure units in SI (international system) units of measurement. Same as millibars (1 hPa = 1 mbar) Hygrometer A hygrometer is a device that measures relative humidity.

  • Page 22: 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 4pm Arizona Time) 3. Technical Support: 480-283-1644 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution Wireless remote (thermo-hygrometer) not...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    Weather Station Mounting Pole mounting solutions, tripods, mast to mast Solutions mounting kits. The WS-1070 pole mount can be attached to a pole mounting solution with the included hose clamps. Energizer AA Lithium AA lithium batteries for cold weather Battery (2-pack) - Batteries climates.

  • Page 24: Liability Disclaimer

    Ambient Weather P2P2 The P2P2 mast to mast reduction kit is used Mast to Mast Mounting Kit with any of Ambient Weather's mounting pole kits, and allows you to mount smaller diameter poles to larger diameter poles, providing a solid mounting solution.

  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    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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