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WS11 Wireless 8 Channel Advanced Weather Station

with Temperature Spectrum Color Changing Backlight

User Manual

Table of Contents

1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................2

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

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

2.2 Recommend Tools............................................................................................................3

2.3 Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Set Up.................................................................................3

2.4 Display Console Set Up ...................................................................................................5

2.4.1 Display Console Layout...................................................................................................6

2.4.2 Sensor Operation Verification ..........................................................................................7

3 Remote Sensor Installation .......................................................................................................8

4 Display Features........................................................................................................................8

4.1 Comfort Icon ....................................................................................................................8

4.2 Rate of Change Icon .........................................................................................................9

4.3 Low Battery Icon..............................................................................................................9

5 Console Operation.....................................................................................................................9

5.1 Quick Display Mode ........................................................................................................9

5.4 Sensor Search Mode.......................................................................................................13

5.5 History Graph Mode.......................................................................................................13

5.6 Reset Min/Max record....................................................................................................13

5.7 Snooze Mode..................................................................................................................14

5.8 Backlight Mode ..............................................................................................................14

5.9 Adjustment or Calibration ..............................................................................................14

5.9.1 Temperature Calibration.............................................................................................15

5.9.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity.......................................................................................15

5.9.3 Setting Calibrated Barometric Pressure .....................................................................16

6 Alarm Mode ............................................................................................................................17

6.1 Alarm Operation.............................................................................................................17

6.2 Alarm Settings................................................................................................................17

6.3 Setting the Alarms ..........................................................................................................17

6.4 Alarm and Command Key Beeper ON/OFF Mode ........................................................18

7 Other Console Features...........................................................................................................18

7.1 Weather Forecasting .......................................................................................................18

Summary of content (26 pages)

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WS11 Wireless 8 Channel Advanced Weather Station with Temperature Spectrum Color Changing Backlight User Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................2 2 Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Parts List.................................................................
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7.2 Weather Icons .................................................................................................................18 7.3 Storm Threshold Indicator..............................................................................................19 7.4 Pressure Threshold Setting .............................................................................................20 7.5 Personalizing Color Ranges .......................................................................................
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2.2 Recommend Tools Hammer and nail for hanging remote thermo-hygrometer transmitter. 2.3 Thermo Hygrometer Sensor Set Up 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. Figure 2 displays all four switches in the OFF position (factory default setting). Figure 2 3. Channel Number: The WS11 supports up to eight transmitters.
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UP UP DIP SWITCH 2 3 DOWN DOWN UP DOWN DOWN UP UP UP DOWN DOWN UP DOWN UP UP ----- UP UP ----- 1 DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN UP ----- FUNCTION 4 ------------- Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 ----DOWN UP 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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2.4 Display Console Set Up 1. Move the remote thermo-hygrometer(s) about 5 to 10’ away from the display console (if the sensor is too close, it may not be received by the display console). If you have more than one transmitter, 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 AA (alkaline or lithium)) batteries in the back of the display console.
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While in the search mode, the remote search icon will be constantly displayed. If you have more than once remote sensor (up to eight remotes are supported), the display will automatically toggle between sensors until all sensors have reported in. Do not touch any buttons until the remote sensor has reported in, or the radio search icon is no longer on, otherwise the remote sensor search mode will be terminated.
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1. Indoor temperature display 2. Indoor humidity display 3. Humidity Comfort Icon 4. Temperature units (°F or °C) 5. Temperature and humidity, Rate of Change indicator 6. Indoor temperature and humidity Mix/Max information 7. Indoor and outdoor humidity low alarm and high alarm 8. Indoor and outdoor temperature low alarm and high alarm 9. Indoor alarm icon 10. Dew point temperature display 11. Channel 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 indictor 12. Scroll mode indicator 13. Low power indicator 14.
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same location (about 5 to 10’ apart). The sensors should be within 3°F (the accuracy is ± 2°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 Remote Sensor Installation It is recommended you mount the remote sensor outside in a shaded area. A north facing wall is preferred because it is in the shade most of the day. Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings.
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4.2 Rate of Change Icon The rate of change icon detects rapid changes in temperature and humidity. If the arrow points upward, the temperature is increasing at a rate of +2°F per 30 minutes (or greater), or humidity is increasing at a rate of +5% per 30 minutes (or greater). If the arrow points downward, the temperature is decreasing at a rate of -2°F per 30 minutes (or less), or humidity is decreasing at a rate of -5% per 30 minutes (or less). 4.
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Figure 9 Note: The graph displays hours on the horizontal or x-axis (the most recent data to the right of the graph). For example, 0h is the current data and -12 is 12 hours ago. The vertical axis or y-axis auto-scales, displays the deviation from the current value (the most recent data will always display 0). For example, when in temperature mode, if the bar displays +4, this represents 4 degrees higher than the current value. 5.
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9. Temperature Units of Measure (default: °F):. Press the SET key again to change the temperature units of measure (the UNITSET icon will be displayed). Press the 10. 11. 12. 13. [+] key to switch between °F and °C units of measure. Barometric Pressure Display Units (mmhg, inHg or hPa). Press the SET key again to change the pressure units of measure (the UNITSET icon will be displayed). Press the [+] key to toggle the pressure units between mmhg, inHg or hPa.
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11 different colors.
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to view the actual color. Note: Reference Section 7.5 Personalizing Color Ranges to modify the color changes to best suit your comfort level and location. 15. Backlight Contrast: Press the SET key again to change the backlight brightness (the BRIGHT icon will be displayed). Press the [+] key or [-] key to adjust the backlight contrast from 1 (dim) to 8 (bright). 5.3 Chanel Selection Press the CHANNEL/+ button to switch the display between remote sensors 1 through 8, and scroll mode .
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In normal mode press and hold the HISTORY/- key for 3 seconds, and the maximum values will begin flashing and the MAX CLR icon will be displayed. Press the SET key to clear the maximum values. The maximum values will now display the current values. Press the HISTORY/- key again (do not hold), and the minimum values will begin flashing and the MIN CLR icon will be displayed. Press the SET key to clear the minimum values. The minimum values will now display the current values.
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The purpose of calibration is to fine tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error. The measurement can be adjusted from the console to calibrate to a known source. Calibration is only useful if you have a known calibrated source you can compare it against, and is optional. This section discusses practices, procedures and sources for sensor calibration to reduce manufacturing and degradation errors.
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calibration feature allows you to zero out this error. To calibrate humidity, you will need an accurate source, such as a sling psychrometer or Humidipaks One Step Calibration kit. 5.9.3 Setting Calibrated Barometric Pressure In normal mode, press and hold the SET and ALARM keys at the same time for five seconds to enter the barometric pressure calibration mode. The absolute relative pressure (ABS) will begin flashing. 1. Absolute Pressure.
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6 Alarm Mode The WS-11 includes time alarm, temperature alarm and humidity alarm features for indoor and Channel 1. 6.1 Alarm Operation When an alarm condition is exceeded, the alarm icon will flash (visual) and the alarm beeper will sound (audible). To silence the beeper, press any key. The alarm beeper can be permanently silenced by referencing Section 6.4. 6.2 Alarm Settings Time of day, indoor and channel 1 alarms are supported. Channels 2-8 alarms are not supported.
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12. Outdoor 1 (channel 1) humidity low alarm Note: To prevent repetitive alarming of temperature, there is a 0.9 °F tolerance band. For example, if you set the high alarm to 80.0 °F and silence the alarm, the alarm icon will continue to flash until the temperature falls below 79.1 °F, at which point, the alarm will reset and must increase above 80.0 °F to activate again. Note: To prevent repetitive alarming of humidity, there is a 4% tolerance band.
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Condition Icon Description Sunny Pressure is rising and the previous condition is partly cloudy. Stars and Moon On a sunny day, between 7:00pm and 7:00am (night time), the stars and moon will be displayed instead of the sunny icon. Pressure is falling and the previous condition is sunny or Pressure is rising and the previous condition is cloudy. Partly Cloudy Pressure is falling and the Cloudy previous condition is partly cloudy or Pressure is rising and the previous condition is rainy.
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When negative rate of change of pressure is exceeded for three hours, the storm warning indicator will be activated, and the clouds with rain icon will flash for three hours, indicating the storm warning feature is active. 7.4 Pressure Threshold Setting The pressure threshold (the negative or positive rate of change of pressure signifying a change in the weather) can be adjusted from 2 mbar/hour to 4 mbar/hour (default level 2 mbar/hour).
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8. Glossary of Terms Term Accuracy Hygrometer Range Absolute Barometric Pressure Relative Barometric Pressure HectoPascals (hPa) Inches of Mercury (inHg) 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.
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9.2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters. Measurement Range Indoor Temperature Outdoor Temperature Indoor Humidity 32 to 140 °F -40 to 140 °F 10 to 99 % Outdoor Humidity 10 to 99% Resolution ± 1 °F 0.1 °F ± 1 °F 0.1 °F ± 5% (only guaranteed 1 % between 20 to 90%) ± 5% (only guaranteed 1 % 8.85 to 32.50 inHg between 20 to 90%) ± 0.08 inHg Barometric Pressure: Accuracy 0.01 inHg 9.
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Solution Problem Make sure the remote sensor LCD display is working and the transmitter light is flashing once per 60 seconds. Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote thermo-hygrometer. For cold weather environments, install lithium batteries. Make sure the remote sensors are not transmitting through solid metal (acts as an RF shield), or earth barrier (down a hill).
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11 Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com . Accessory Description Energizer AAAS Lithium Battery (2-pack) - Batteries for Long Life and Cold Climates Ambient Weather SRS100LX Temperature and Humidity Solar Radiation Shield Ambient Weather Humidity Calibration Kits AAA lithium batteries for cold weather climates. Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather climates.
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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: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.
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extreme acts of nature, such as lightning strikes or floods. 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 2014, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved.