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Ambient Weather WS-10 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor

8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Three Remote

Display User Manual

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

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Ambient Weather WS-10 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Three Remote Display User Manual Table of Contents 1 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2 2.1 Parts List .................................................................
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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: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.
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1. Remove the battery door on the back of the transmitter(s) by removing the set screw, as shown in Figure 1 . Figure 1 2. BEFORE inserting the batteries, locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter. 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.
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1 DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN UP UP UP UP ----- DIP SWITCH 2 3 DOWN DOWN DOWN UP UP DOWN UP UP DOWN DOWN DOWN UP UP DOWN UP UP --------- FUNCTION 4 ----------------DOWN UP Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 °F °C Table 1 5. Insert two AAA batteries. 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.
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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. The three remote temperature and humidity sensor channels will update on the display within a few minutes on the appropriate channel.
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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. The humidity can be adjusted or calibrated later to match each other a known source.
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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% Dry RH 45%~65% RH >65% Comfortable Wet Figure 7 5 Console Operation Note: The console has three buttons for easy operation: MIN/MAX/- button, ALARM/ADJUST button, and CHANNEL/+ button. 5.
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alarm 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 1,2,3 Indoor Default Condition OFF OFF HI ALARM (temperature) ºF 140 95 LOW ALARM (temperature) ºF -4 50 HI ALARM (humidity) % 90 80 LOW ALARM (humidity) % 30 40 5.2.
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to 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. Press the MIN/MAX/- button once again to check the MIN values, press and hold the MIN/MAX/button for 3 seconds to restore the MIN values to the current value.
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The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below. Medium Glass (untreated) Plastics Wood Brick Concrete Metal RF Signal Strength Reduction 5-15% 10-15% 10-40% 10-40% 40-80% 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.
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Official stations recalibrate or replace humidity sensors on a yearly basis. Due to manufacturing tolerances, the humidity is accurate to ± 5%. To improve this accuracy, the indoor and outdoor humidity 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.
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6 Glossary of Terms Term Definition Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. 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. Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured. Accuracy Hygrometer Range 7 Specifications 7.
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Problem console. Solution 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’ under most conditions. Move the sensor assembly closer to the display console. If the sensor assembly is too close (less than 5’), move the sensor assembly away from the display console. Make sure the remote sensor LCD display is working and the transmitter light is flashing once per 60 seconds.
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9 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com .
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 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. Statement according to FCC part 15.