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Ambient Weather WS-1175 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 Remote Thermometer Sensor Set Up ............................................................................................ 2
2.4 Display Console Set Up ................................................................................................................ 3
2.4.1
Display Console Layout ..................................................................................................... 3
2.5
Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................................................ 5
3.
Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
4.
Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 5
4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................... 8
4.3
Alarm Mode ........................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1 Time Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.3.2
Setting the Time Alarm ...................................................................................................... 8
4.3.3
Cancelling the Alarm .......................................................................................................... 8
4.3.4
Snooze Alarm ..................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Min/Max Mode ............................................................................................................................. 9
4.5 Other Console Features ................................................................................................................. 9
4.5.1
Backlight ............................................................................................................................ 9
4.5.2
Weather Forecasting and Tendency .................................................................................... 9
4.5.3
Weather Icons ................................................................................................................... 10
4.5.4
Wind Icon ......................................................................................................................... 10
4.5.5
Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 10
4.5.6
Storm alert threshold ........................................................................................................ 11
4.5.7
Ice Alert ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.5.8
Indoor Comfort Icon ........................................................................................................ 11
4.6 Multi-Channel Operation ............................................................................................................ 11
4.6.1
Sensor Initialization ......................................................................................................... 11
4.6.2
Sensor Accuracy Note ...................................................................................................... 12
4.6.3
Viewing the 3 Sensor Channels ........................................................................................ 12
5.
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 12
6.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 12
6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 13
7.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 13
8.
Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 14
9.
Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 15
10.
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 15
11.
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 16
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Ambient Weather WS-1175 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 Remote Thermometer Sensor Set Up .................... 2 2.4 Display Console Set Up ........................ 3 2.4.1... -
Page 2: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-1175 Weather Station with time, indoor temperature and humidity, outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity, barometer and weather forecasting. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. -
Page 3: Display Console Set Up
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW 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 thermometer 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 only and will not appear like this during normal operation. Figure 2 Radio Controlled Clock Barometric pressure 21 Outdoor humidity (WWVB) icon flashes upon reception Time of the day 12 Pressure tendency arrow 22 Remote sensor channel number Day/month vs. month/day 13 Console low battery 23 Barometric pressure format...
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Page 5: Sensor Operation Verification
2.5 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 10% (the accuracy is ± 5%). 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 English:ENRussian:RUGerman:GEFrench:FRSpanish:ES. Contrast (LCD). Press the SET key to change the contrast. The default contrast is 4. Press the + key or – key to increase or decrease the contrast level (1-8). Time Zone Settings. Press the SET key again to adjust the Time Zone (TZ) setting. Press the + key or –...
- Page 7 for the radio controlled time signal each day at 2:00, 8:00, 12:00 and 20:00, despite if you manually set the date and time. If reception is unsuccessful, the radio controlled time icon will not appear but reception attempts will continue. If reception has been successful, the received time and date will overwrite the manually set time and date.
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Page 8: Setting Barometric Pressure
18. Weather Forecast Icon Setting. Press the SET key again to set the weather forecast icon setting. the + key to toggle between Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, and Rainy. 4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. -
Page 9: Min/Max Mode
turn on for five seconds. 4.4 Min/Max Mode While in Normal Mode, press the MIN/MAX key to enter the min/max mode. Note: If you have multiple remote temperature and humidity sensors, select the Channel you wish to view the min/max data before you enter the min/max mode. 1. -
Page 10: Weather Forecasting And Tendency
4.5.2 Weather Forecasting and Tendency 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). For significant decreases in barometric pressure, the storm icon will be displayed. -
Page 11: Storm Alert Threshold
RH<45% Comfortable Figure 7 4.6 Multi-Channel Operation The WS-1175 supports up to three WH-3C remote thermometers (one is included). The optional sensors can be purchased at AmbientWeather.com. 4.6.1 Sensor Initialization Power up the sensors and console in the following order: 1. -
Page 12: Sensor Accuracy Note
4. Power up the third remote thermometer as described in Section 2.5. Wait until the sensor reports to the console. The third sensor will be designated as Channel 3. The display will switch between each sensor until you exit the initialization state by pressing any button. 4.6.2 Sensor Accuracy Note Verify the temperature values match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 10’... -
Page 13: Measurement Specifications
6.2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters. Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Indoor Temperature 14 to 140 °F ± 2 °F 0.1 °F Outdoor Temperature -40 to 140 °F ± 2 °F 0.1 °F Indoor Humidity 20 to 95% ±... -
Page 14: Accessories
Move the remote sensor to a higher location. Move the remote sensor to a closer location. Radio Frequency (RF) Sensors cannot transmit through metal barriers (example, aluminum siding) or multiple, thick walls. Temperature sensor reads too high in the Make sure the thermo-hygrometer is mounted in a day time. -
Page 15: Liability Disclaimer
Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature and Humidity Solar accuracy for hot weather climates. Remove Radiation Shield the rain guard and install over thermometer. Ambient Weather WH5 Add two additional remote wireless WH5 Wireless thermometers for a total of three remote Thermometer sensors. -
Page 16: 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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