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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................

2.Getting Started ......................................................................................................

2.1 Parts List .......................................................................................................

2.2 ...........................................................

2.3 Display Console Set Up ................................................................................4

2.3.1 Display Console Layout .........................................................................6

2.3.2 Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................7

3.Remote Sensor Installation ...................................................................................7

3.1 .....................................................................7

3.2 ...............................................................................................9

4.Console Operation ................................................................................................9

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4.4 ..................................................................11

4.5 ..................................................................................11

4.6 ................................................11

4.7 ...........................................................................12

5.Glossary of Terms ...............................................................................................13

6.Specifications ......................................................................................................13

6.1 Wireless Specifications ...............................................................................13

6.2 Measurement Specifications .......................................................................13

6.3 Power Consumption.....................................................................................13

7.Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................14

8.Accessories .........................................................................................................15

9.Liability Disclaimer ............................................................................................16

10.FCC Statement .................................................................................................16

11.Warranty Information ........................................................................................17

Probe Thermometer Sensor Set Up

Refrigerator/Freezer Mounting

Wall Mounting

4.1 Channel Selection

4.2 Min and Max Alarm

4.2.1 Turning On and Off the Alarm

4.2.2 Alarm Defaults

4.2.3 Setting the Min and Max Alarm

4.2.4 Viewing the Min and Max Alarms

4.3 Reset Max/Min

Temperature Units of Measure

Sensor Search Mode

Best Practices for Wireless Communication

Adjustment or Calibration

Ambient Weather WS-09 8-Channel Wireless

Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer User Manual

Summary of content (18 pages)

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Ambient Weather WS-09 8-Channel Wireless Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer User Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................2 2.Getting Started ......................................................................................................2 2.1 Parts List .......................................................................................................2 2.2 Probe Thermometer Sensor Set Up .....
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1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-09 8-Channel Wireless Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer. 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.
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1. Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by removing the set screw, as shown in Figure 1 . LED Figure 1 2. BEFORE inserting the batteries, locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter. Set the first transmitter to Channel 1 (refrigerator) and the second transmitter to Channel 2 (freezer). Figure 2 displays all four switches in the OFF position (factory default setting). Figure 2 3. Channel Number: The WS-09 supports up to eight transmitters.
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DIP SWITCH FUNCTION Channel 1(refrigerator) Channel 2(freezer) Channel 3 (optional) Channel 4 (optional) Channel 5 (optional) Channel 6 (optional) Channel 7 (optional) Channel 8 (optional) °F °C Table 1 6. After inserting the batteries, the remote sensor LED indicator will light for 4 seconds, and then flash once per 60 seconds thereafter. Each time it flashes, the sensor is transmitting data. 7. Verify the correct channel number (CH) and temperature units of measure (°F vs.
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console). If you have more than one probe thermometer, make sure they are all powered up and transmitting on different channels. 2. Remove the battery door on the back of the display, as shown in Figure 4 . Insert four AAA (alkaline or lithium, avoid rechargeable) batteries in the back of the display console. Figure 4 All of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly. 3.
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2.3.1 Display Console Layout Note:The following illustration shows the full segment LCD display for description purposes only, and will not appear like this during normal operation. 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 23 9 22 10 21 11 20 19 18 17 12 13 16 14 Figure 5 15 1. Channel 1 Indicator 2. Reception Icon (solid when searching,flashes when updating) 3. Channel Selector 4. Channel 1 Temperature 5. Temperature units (°F or °C) 6. Max Temperature Indicator 7. Temperature Alarm 8.
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21. Channel 2 Temperature 22. Channel 2 Indicator 23. Low battery indicator 2.3.2 Sensor Operation Verification Verify the temperature sensors match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 5 to 10' apart). The sensors should be within 2°F (the accuracy is ± 1°F). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. The temperature can be adjusted or calibrated later to match each other or a known source. 3.
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To attach the suction cup to the remote sensor, reference Figure 7 . 1. Locate the mounting hole on the back of the unit. 2. Press the suction cup into the mounting hole. 3. While applying pressure with your thumb, twist the suction cup until fully inserted. 4. Wet the back of the suction cup and apply to clean, smooth, flat surface. Figure 7 Note: Both sensors have the capability of being placed inside or outside the refrigerator/freezer, but it is recommended you install it outside.
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3.2 Wall Mounting The remote sensor can be mounted to a wall or horizontal surface to measure any temperature medium, including air, water and soil. Use a screw or nail (not included) to affix the remote sensor to the wall, as shown in Figure 8. Note: If measuring outside air temperature, we recommend mounting the sensor in the shade, on the north side of the house or structure to avoid radiant heat transfer. Figure 8 4.
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To set the alarm, or adjust the min and max alarm settings, press the CHANNEL/+ button until the channel indication arrow points at the selected channel. 4.2.1 Turning On and Off the Alarm With the indicator arrow pointing at the appropriate channel, press the ALARM button to turn on and off the alarm. The alarm icon will appear when set, and disappear when disabled. The alarm will sound if the sensor falls bellow or rises above the MIN/MAX limits for more than 10 minutes and the alarm icon is present.
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4.4 Temperature Units of Measure With the indicator arrow pointing at the indoor temperature channel, press and hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds to change between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit units of measure. 4.5 Sensor Search Mode If any of the sensor communication is lost, dashes (--.-) will be displayed on the screen. To reacquire the signal: 1. If a specific channel is lost, press the CHANNEL/+ button until the channel indication arrow is pointing at the appropriate channel.
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4. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a clear line of sight. 4.7 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. Note: The purpose of calibration is to fine tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error.
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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).
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● Battery life: Minimum 12 months for base station with one sensor and excellent reception. Intermittent reception and multiple sensors may reduce the battery life. Minimum 12 months for thermometer probe sensor (use lithium batteries for temperatures less than -4 °F) 7. 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.
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Problem Solution Make sure the probe thermometer is mounted in a Temperature shaded area on the north facing wall. Consider the sensor reads too following radiation shield if this is not possible: high in the day time. http://www.ambientweather.com/amwesrpatean.html Indoor and Outdoor Temperature do not agree Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering. The indoor and outdoor temperature sensors should agree within 2 °F (the sensor accuracy is ± 1 °F).
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9. Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot. The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment. Reading the “User manual” is highly recommended.
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a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and 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.
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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. Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2013, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.