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Ambient Weather WS-1173 Advanced Weather Station

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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 ......................................................................................................... 3

2.4.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) .............................................................................................. 3

2.4.2 Display Console Layout ..................................................................................................... 4

2.5 Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................................................ 5

3. Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5

4. Console Operation ........................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 6

4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 6

4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................... 8

4.3 Alarm Mode ........................................................................................................................... 9

4.3.1 Alarm Display ........................................................................................................................ 9

4.3.2 Alarm Programming ........................................................................................................... 9

4.3.3 Cancelling the Alarm ........................................................................................................ 10

4.3.4 Outdoor Alarm – Temperature vs. Dew Point .................................................................. 10

4.4 Min/Max Mode ........................................................................................................................... 10

4.5 Other Console Features ........................................................................................................ 11

4.5.1 Weather Forecasting ......................................................................................................... 11

4.5.2 Weather Icons ................................................................................................................... 11

4.5.3 Weather tendency indicator .............................................................................................. 12

4.5.4 Storm threshold indicator ................................................................................................. 12

4.5.5 Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 12

4.5.6 Pressure Graph ................................................................................................................. 13

4.5.7 Moon Phase ...................................................................................................................... 13

4.5.8 Sunrise and Sunset ........................................................................................................... 13

5. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 14

6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 14

6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 14

6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15

6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 15

7. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 15

8. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 17

9. Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 17

10. FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 17

11. Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 18

Summary of content (18 pages)

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Ambient Weather WS-1173 Advanced Weather Station 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-1173 Advanced Weather Station with Temperature, Humidity, Barometer, Advanced Forecasting, Sunrise, Sunset, and Moon Phase. The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest full sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws1173 2.
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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 thermo-hygrometer at least 10’ away from the display console (if the sensor is too close, it may not be received by the display console). Remove the battery door on the back of the display. Insert three AA (alkaline or lithium, avoid rechargeable) batteries in the back of the display console.
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Once the radio controlled time is received the WWVB icon will be present above the time (reference Figure 2). 2.4.2 Display Console Layout Note: The following illustration shows the full segments of the LCD for description purposes only and will not appear like this during normal operation. Figure 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
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13. Dew point temperature display 14. Outdoor temperature low/high alarm 15. Outdoor t temperature and humidity alarm on indicator 16. Temperature display unit 17. Outdoor temperature display 28. Radio Controlled Time icon (flashes when updated) 29. Time 30. Second 31. Day of week/ time zone 32. Alarm on indicator 33. Date (M / D / Y) 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).
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4.1 Quick Display Mode While in Normal Mode, press the SET key (do not hold) to enter the Quick Display Mode as follows (once for outdoor temperature and dew point and twice for absolute pressure and relative pressure): 1. Display Outdoor Temperature and Dew Point. Press the MIN/MAX or + key to toggle between outdoor temperature and dew point. 2. Absolute Pressure and Relative Pressure. Press the MIN/MAX or + key to toggle between absolute pressure and relative pressure. 4.
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Hours from GMT -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Time Zone --AT: Azores WAT: West Africa GMT: Greenwich Mean WET: Western European CET: Central European EET: Eastern European BT: Baghdad --------CCT: China Coast JST: Japan Standard GST: Guam Standard --IDLE: International Date Line East NZST: New Zealand Standard Cities São Paulo, Brazil Azores, Cape Verde Islands --London, England Paris, France Athens, Greece Moscow, Russia Abu Dhabi, UAE Tashkent Astana Bangkok Bejing Tokyo Sydney Magadan Wellington
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Press the ALARM key again to adjust the longitude decimal number. Press the + key or MIN/MAX key to adjust the longitude decimal number up or down. Note: North America is located in the western hemisphere. Therefore, there is no need to change this setting for the United States and Canada. 6. Change Hour. Press the SET key again to set the hour. Press the + key or MIN/MAX key to adjust the hour up or down. 7. Change Minute. Press the SET key again to set the minute.
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the relative pressure is 30.00 inHg (1016 mb). The standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb). This is the average sea-level pressure around the world. Relative pressure measurements greater than 29.92 inHg (1013 mb) are considered high pressure and relative pressure measurements less than 29.92 inHg are considered low pressure.
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indicating the alarm function has been enabled). Press the SET key to confirm the setting and continue pressing the SET key to toggle through each alarm mode until it returns to the normal display mode. Press the SNOOZE key or wait 10 seconds, and the alarm mode will return to the normal mode. 4.3.3 Cancelling the Alarm When an alarm condition has been activated, the specific alarm will sound and flash for 120 seconds. Press any key to cancel the alarm.
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In the maximum reading Mode, press the + key to display the maximum values with the time and date time stamp at which the maximum value occurred (the maximum value will begin flashing). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Indoor humidity maximum Indoor temperature maximum Outdoor humidity maximum Outdoor temperature maximum Pressure maximum In the minimum reading Mode, press the + key to display the minimum values with the time and date time stamp at which the minimum value occurred (the minimum value will begin flashing). 1.
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4.5.3 Weather tendency indicator The weather tendency arrow is located between the weather icons to show the air pressure tendency and provide a forecast based on increasing or decreasing air pressure. The arrow pointing to the right indicates that the air pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve. The arrow pointing the left indicates that the air pressure is decreasing and the weather is expected to deteriorate. The weather tendency is based on the pressure change since last six hours.
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Locations that experience frequent changes in air pressure require a higher setting compared to locations where the air pressure is typically stagnant. 4.5.6 Pressure Graph Note: The weather station bar graph flashes from right to left to prevent screen burn in. This feature cannot be turned off. The pressure graph displays the barometric pressure for the last 24 hours. hours. Each bar represents three 4.5.7 Moon Phase The following moon phases are displayed based on the calendar date.
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Latitude: Figure 5 5. Glossary of Terms Term Absolute Barometric Pressure Accuracy HectoPascals (hPa) Hygrometer Inches of Mercury (inHg) Range Relative Barometric Pressure Definition Relative barometric pressure, corrected to sea-level. To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions.
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 Update Rate: 48 seconds 6.2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters. Measurement Indoor Temperature Outdoor Temperature Indoor Humidity Outdoor Humidity Barometric Pressure Range 32 to 140 °F -40 to 149 °F 1 to 99 % 20 to 95% 8.85 to 32.50 inHg Accuracy ± 2 °F ± 2 °F ± 5% ± 5% ± 0.08 inHg (within range of 27.13 to 32.50 inHg) Resolution 0.1 °F 0.1 °F 1% 1% 0.01 inHg 6.3 Power Consumption    Base station : 3 x AA 1.
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Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices, such as computers, TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers. Move the remote sensor to a higher location. Move the remote sensor to a closer location. Temperature sensor reads too high in the day time.
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8. Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com . Accessory Energizer AA Lithium Battery (2-pack) - Batteries for Long Life and Cold Climates Ambient Weather SRS100LX Temperature and Humidity Solar Radiation Shield Image Description AA lithium batteries for cold weather climates. Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather climates. Remove the rain guard and install over thermo-hygrometer. 9.
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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. 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.