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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

Parts List ............................................................................................................................................. 2

2.1 Probe Thermometer Sensor Set Up ............................................................................................... 2

2.2 Display Console Set Up ................................................................................................................ 4

2.2.1 Display Console Layout ..................................................................................................... 5

2.2.2 Sensor Operation Verification ............................................................................................ 6

3 Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 6

3.1 Refrigerator/Freezer Mounting ............................................................................................... 7

3.2 Wall Mounting .............................................................................................................................. 8

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

4.1 Channel Selection ......................................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Min and Max Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 9

4.2.1 Turning On and Off the Alarm ........................................................................................... 9

4.2.2 Alarm Defaults ................................................................................................................. 10

4.2.3 Setting the Min and Max Alarm ....................................................................................... 10

4.2.4 Viewing the Min and Max Alarms ................................................................................... 10

4.3 Reset Max/Min ............................................................................................................................ 10

4.4 Temperature Units of Measure ............................................................................................. 10

4.5 Sensor Search Mode .................................................................................................................... 10

4.6 Best Practices for Wireless Communication ............................................................................... 11

4.7 Adjustment or Calibration ........................................................................................................... 11

5 Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 12

6 Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 12

6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 12

6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 12

6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 12

7 Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 12

8 Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 14

9 Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 14

10 FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 14

11 Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 15

Summary of content (15 pages)

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Ambient Weather WS-09 8-Channel Wireless Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer User Manual Table of Contents 1 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2 Parts List ...............................................................................................
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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 . 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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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 (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 5. Insert two AAA batteries. 6.
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(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. 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 as designated by the icon. The remote temperature probes will update on the display within a few minutes on the appropriate channel.
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Figure 5 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. Maximum Temperature, Channel 1 9. Minimum Temperature, Channel 1 10. Maximum Temperature, Channel 2 11. Minimum Temperature, Channel 2 12. Maximum Temperature, Channels 3,4,5,6,7,8, indictor 13. Low battery indicator 14. Minimum Temperature, 3,4,5,6,7,8, indictor 15.
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3.1 Refrigerator/Freezer Mounting Each sensor includes a detachable suction cup that may be used to secure the remote sensor to the interior or exterior surface of the refrigerator/freezer, as shown in Figure 6. For better reception, we recommended installing the sensor to the outside of the refrigerator/freezer. If the refrigerator/freezer is a metal box, the wireless signal cannot escape, and the sensors must be placed on the outside.
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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. This will extend the battery life, the sensor life, and improve wireless communication range. Note: Make sure that the refrigerator surface is smooth and clean, so that suction cups will not fall off. It is recommended to wet the surface of the suction cup first to improve the seal. 3.
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Figure 8 4 Console Operation Note: The console has three buttons for easy operation: CLEAR/- button, ALARM/ADJUST button, and CHANNEL/+ button. 4.1 Channel Selection Press the CHANNEL/+ button to switch the display between the Channel 1 temperature, Channel 2 temperature, indoor temperature , remote sensors 3 through 8, and scroll mode . The channel indication arrow will point at the selected channel.
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4.2.2 Alarm Defaults Channel Application Default Condition MIN (low alarm) ºF 1 2 Refrigerator Freezer OFF OFF 33 -22 MAX (high alarm) ºF 40 0 4.2.3 Setting the Min and Max Alarm With the indicator arrow pointing at the appropriate channel, press and hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds and the MAX alarm will flash. Press the CHANNEL/+ button to increase the MAX alarm and the CLEAR/- button to decrease the MAX alarm. Press and hold the + or - button to change rapidly.
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4.6 Best Practices for Wireless Communication Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication. 1. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the console several feet away from computer monitors and TVs. 2. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other 433 MHz devices and communication is intermittent, try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes.
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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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Problem Wireless remote (probe thermometer) not reporting in to console. There are dashes (--.-) on the display console. Solution If any of the sensor communication is lost, dashes (--.-) will be displayed on the screen. To reacquire the signal, press and hold the CHANNEL/+ button for 3 seconds, and the remote search icon will be constantly displayed. Once the signal is reacquired, the remote search icon will turn off, and the current values will be displayed.
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8 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com . Accessory Ambient Weather F007TP Wireless Probe thermometer for WS-09 Weather Stations Ambient Weather F007T Wireless Thermometer for WS-09 Weather Stations Ambient Weather WS-09-C WS-09 Console Only Energizer AAAS Lithium Battery (2-pack) - Batteries for Long Life and Cold Climates Description Add additional remote probe thermometers. Supports up to eight remote sensors.
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.