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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

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

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

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

2.2 Recommend Tools .........................................................................................

2.3 Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up ..............................................................

2.4 Display Console Set Up ................................................................................4

2.4.1 Display Console Layout .........................................................................5

2.4.2 Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................6

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

4.Display Features ...................................................................................................7

4.1 Comfort Icon ..................................................................................................7

4.2 Rate of Change Icon .....................................................................................7

5.Console Operation ................................................................................................7

5.1 .......................................................................................................7

5.2 .....................................................................8

5.3 ...................................................................................................8

5.4 ..............................................................................................8

5.5 ................................................................9

5.6 .....................................................................................9

5.7 ..................................................9

5.8 .............................................................................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 ............................................................................................15

11.FCC Statement .................................................................................................15

12.Warranty Information ........................................................................................16

Set Mode

Day Month/Year/Alarm Display

Time Alarm

Reset Max/Min

Indoor/Outdoor Channel Selection

Sensor Search Mode

Best Practices for Wireless Communication

Adjustment or Calibration

Ambient Weather WS-08 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8-

Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Daily Min/Max

Display User Manual

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Ambient Weather WS-08 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Daily Min/Max Display User Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................2 2.Getting Started ......................................................................................................2 2.1 Parts List .......................................................................................................2 2.
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1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-08 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor 8-Channel Thermo-Hygrometer with Daily Min/Max 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.com/ws08 2.
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LED 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-08 supports up to eight transmitters. To set each channel number (the default is Channel 1), change Dip Switches 1, 2 and 3, as referenced in Table 1. 4. Temperature Units of Measure: To change the transmitter display units of measure (°F vs.
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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. Verify the correct channel number (CH) and temperature units of measure (°F vs. °C) are on the display, as shown in Figure 3. 1 2 3 4 Figure 3 (1) temperature (2) temperature units (°F vs. °C) (3) channel number (4) relative humidity 8. Close the battery door.
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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 time, indoor temperature and humidity as icon. The remote temperature and humidity will update designated by the on the display within a few minutes on the appropriate channel. While in the search mode, the remote search icon will be constantly displayed.
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2.4.1 Display Console Layout Figure 5 2.4.2 Sensor Operation Verification Verify the indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 5 to 10' apart). The sensors should be within 10% (the accuracy is ± 5%). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. The humidity can be adjusted or calibrated later to match each other a known source.
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4. Display Features Figure 6 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 humidity and optional remote channels 2 through 8 humidity. RH<45% Dry RH45%~65% RH>65% Comfortable Wet Figure 7 4.2 Rate of Change Icon The rate of change icon detects rapid changes in temperature and humidity.
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To enter the set mode, press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds 1. 12 hr/24 hr time format. Press the [+] key to switch between 12 and 24 hour format. Press the SET key to advance to the next setting. 2. Hour. Press the [+] or [-] key to increase or decrease the hour. Press the SET key to advance to the next setting. 3. Minute. Press the [+] or [-] key to increase or decrease the minute. Press the SET key to advance to the next setting. 4. Month-Day/Day-Month format.
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5.5 Indoor/Outdoor Channel Selection Press the CHANNEL/+ button to switch the display between the indoor temperature and humidity , remote sensors 1 through 8, and scroll mode . In scroll mode, all of the indoor and detected outdoor sensors will be displayed in five second intervals. 5.6 Sensor Search Mode If any of the sensor communication is lost, dashes (--.-) will be displayed on the screen. To reacquire the signal: 1.
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5.8 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 measured humidity range is between 10 and 99%. Humidity cannot be accurately measured outside of this range. Thus, the humidity cannot be calibrated below 10% or above 99%. 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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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/ws08 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. Accuracy A hygrometer is a device that measures relative humidity. Hygrometer 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. Range 7. Specifications 7.
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1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Live Chat Support: www.ambientweather.com/chat.html (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) 3.Technical Support: 480-283-1644 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) Problem Solution Wireless remote (thermo-hygrometer) not reporting in to console. There are dashes (--.-) on the display console. If any of the sensor communication is lost, dashes (--.-) will be displayed on the screen.
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Problem Solution Indoor and Outdoor Temperature do not agree Indoor and Outdoor Humidity 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). Use the calibration feature to match the indoor and outdoor temperature to a known source. Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering.
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10. 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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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: ● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.