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Ambient Weather WS-1285 Advanced Weather Station

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2

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

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

2.2 Recommend Tools.........................................................................................................................2

2.3 Remote Thermometer Sensor Set Up............................................................................................2

2.4 Display Console Set Up................................................................................................................3

2.4.1 Display Console Layout.....................................................................................................4

2.5 Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................................................4

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

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

4.1 Quick Display Mode.....................................................................................................................5

4.2 Set (Program) Mode......................................................................................................................5

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

4.3 Alarm Mode ...........................................................................................................................8

4.3.1 Time Alarm ............................................................................................................................8

4.3.2 Setting the Time Alarm ......................................................................................................8

4.3.3 Cancelling the Alarm..........................................................................................................8

4.4 Min/Max Mode .............................................................................................................................8

4.5 Other Console Features.................................................................................................................9

4.5.1 Weather Forecasting and Tendency....................................................................................9

4.5.2 Weather Icons...................................................................................................................10

4.5.3 Wind Icon.........................................................................................................................10

4.5.4 Pressure threshold setting.................................................................................................10

4.5.5 Storm alert threshold........................................................................................................10

4.5.6 Pressure Rate of Change Indication .................................................................................10

4.5.7 Ice Alert............................................................................................................................ 11

4.5.8 Indoor Comfort Icon ........................................................................................................ 11

4.6 Multi-Channel Operation............................................................................................................11

4.6.1 Sensor Initialization ......................................................................................................... 11

4.6.2 Sensor Accuracy Note......................................................................................................12

4.6.3 Viewing the 3 Sensor Channels........................................................................................12

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

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

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

6.2 Measurement Specifications .......................................................................................................13

6.3 Power Consumption....................................................................................................................13

7. Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................13

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

9. Liability Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................15

10. FCC Statement..........................................................................................................................15

11. Warranty Information ...............................................................................................................16

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Ambient Weather WS-1285 Advanced Weather Station User Manual Table of Contents 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-1285 Weather Station with time, indoor temperature and humidity, outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity, barometer and weather forecasting. 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/ws1285 2.
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FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW 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 thermometer 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 two AA (alkaline or lithium, avoid rechargeable) batteries in the back of the display console.
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2.4.1 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. 1 13. 2 14 15. 3 16. 4 5 17. 6 7 8 18 19. 9 10 20 21. 11. 12. Figure 2 1. WWVB radio controlled time signal 2. time 3. ice alert 4. weather forecast icon 5. barometric pressure units of measure 6. barometeric pressure 7. weather tendency arrow . 8. indoor temperature display 9. base station low battery indicator 10.
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location (about 10’ apart). The sensors should be within 8% (the accuracy is ± 4%). minutes for both sensors to stabilize. Allow about 30 Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 10’ apart). The sensors should be within 4°F (the accuracy is ± 2°F). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. 3.
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key or – key to increase or decrease the contrast level (1-8). 3. Time Zone Settings. Press the SET key again to adjust the Time Zone (TZ) setting. Press the + key or – key to adjust the time zone from -12 to 12, based on the number of hours from Coordinated Universal Time, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The following table provides times zones throughout the world. Locations in the eastern hemisphere are positive, and locations in the western hemisphere are negative.
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received time and date will overwrite the manually set time and date. 5. Daylight Savings Time (DST). Press the SET key again to adjust the DST. The DST (ON or OFF) setting will begin flashing. Press the + key to toggle between DST ON and DST OFF. 6. 12/24 Hour Format. Press the SET key again to adjust the 12/24 hour format setting. Press the + key to change between 12 hour and 24 hour format. 7. Day/Month and Month/Day Format. Press the SET key again to adjust the Day/Month and Month/Day format.
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4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea-level conditions. Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude, the sea-level corrected pressure (the pressure your location would be at if located at sea-level) is generally higher than your measured pressure. Thus, your absolute pressure may read 28.62 inHg (969 mb) at an altitude of 1000 feet (305 m), but the relative pressure is 30.00 inHg (1016 mb).
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time, and the MAX icon will be displayed. To reset the maximum barometric pressure to the current pressure, press and hold the MIN/MAX key for two seconds. 2. Minimum Barometric Pressure. Press the MIN/MAX key again. The minimum barometric pressure, associated date and time, and the MIN icon will be displayed. To reset the minimum barometric pressure to the current pressure, press and hold the MIN/MAX key for two seconds. 3. Maximum Remote Temperature (Chanel 1, 2 or 3). Press the MIN/MAX key again.
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4.5.2 Weather Icons The six weather icons are Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy and Snowy, as shown in Figure 3. If there is no significant change in pressure, the forecast icon will not change. Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Stormy Snowy Figure 3 4.5.3 Wind Icon If the air pressure decreases less than -3 mmHg within 3 hours, the wind icon will be displayed, as shown in Figure 4. This rapid decrease in barometric pressure indicates winds are expected. Figure 4 4.5.
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The values indicated are based on the changes in pressure (mbar) per 10 minutes. Figure 5 4.5.7 Ice Alert When the temperature is between 27 degC and 34 degC, the ice alert icon will be present. Figure 6 4.5.8 Indoor Comfort Icon An indoor comfort icon indicates the comfort zone based on indoor humidity, as shown in Figure 7. RH<45% RH 45%~65% Dry Comfortable RH >65% Wet Figure 7 4.6 Multi‐Channel Operation The WS-1285 supports up to three WH-3C remote thermometers (one is included).
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4.6.2 Sensor Accuracy Note Verify the temperature values match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 10’ apart). The sensors should be within 4°F (the accuracy is ± 2°F). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. 4.6.3 Viewing the 3 Sensor Channels To view the 3 sensor channels, select the CH/+ button. The minimum and maximum can be viewed for each channel as specified in Section 4.3.
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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 14 to 140 °F -40 to 140 °F 20 to 95% 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 : 2 x AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries Remote sensor : 2 x AAA 1.
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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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Accessory SRS100LX Temperature and Humidity Solar Radiation Shield Image Description Solar Radiation Shield improves temperature accuracy for hot weather climates. Remove the rain guard and install over thermometer. Ambient Weather WH5 WH5 Wireless Thermometer Add two additional remote wireless thermometers for a total of three remote sensors.
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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 15.105: 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.