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Ambient Weather WS-1171A User Manual

Ambient Weather WS-1171A
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Ambient Weather WS-1171A Advanced Weather Station
User Manual
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
2.4.3 Sensor Operation Verification ............................................................................................ 5
3 Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Sensor Placement ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Wireless Reception Considerations ........................................................................................ 5
4 Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity............................................................................................... 9
4.2.3 Setting Calibrated Temperature ........................................................................................ 10
4.3 Alarm Mode ......................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 Alarm Display ...................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 Alarm Programming ......................................................................................................... 10
4.3.3 Cancelling the Alarm ........................................................................................................ 11
4.3.4 Outdoor Alarm Temperature vs. Dew Point .................................................................. 11
4.4 Min/Max Mode ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Other Console Features ........................................................................................................ 12
4.5.1 Weather Forecasting ......................................................................................................... 12
4.5.2 Weather Icons ................................................................................................................... 13
4.5.3 Weather tendency indicator .............................................................................................. 13
4.5.4 Storm threshold indicator ................................................................................................. 13
4.5.5 Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 14
4.5.6 Pressure Graph ................................................................................................................. 14
4.5.7 Restoring Lost Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor ............................................ 14
5 Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 14
6 Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 15
6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 15
7 Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 15
8 Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 17
9 Product Revisions ......................................................................................................................... 17
10 Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 17
11 FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 18

Questions and Answers:

Ambient Weather WS-1171A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAmbient Weather
ModelWS-1171A
CategoryWeather Station
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Parts List

Lists all included components and their specifications.

Recommended Tools

Lists necessary tools for installation and setup.

Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Setup

Instructions for installing batteries and setting up the outdoor sensor.

Display Console Setup

Steps for powering and positioning the main display unit.

Radio Controlled Clock (RCC)

Explains how the console synchronizes with the atomic clock signal.

Display Console Layout

Identifies and explains all display segments and icons on the console.

Sensor Operation Verification

Checks for correct indoor/outdoor sensor readings and calibration.

Remote Sensor Installation

Sensor Placement

Guidelines for choosing an optimal location for the remote sensor.

Wireless Reception Considerations

Factors affecting wireless signal strength and range.

Console Operation

Quick Display Mode

Navigates through different display modes for quick info checks.

Set (Program) Mode

Guides through setting time, date, units, and calibration parameters.

Setting Barometric Pressure

Details on setting relative pressure based on local conditions.

Setting Calibrated Humidity

Instructions for calibrating indoor and outdoor humidity readings.

Setting Calibrated Temperature

Procedures for calibrating indoor and outdoor temperature readings.

Alarm Mode

How to set and manage high and low alarms for various parameters.

Alarm Display and Programming

Setting and viewing high/low alarms for various weather parameters.

Alarm Cancellation and Outdoor Alarms

Managing alarm alerts and specific outdoor temperature/dew point triggers.

Min/Max Mode

Displays and allows resetting of minimum and maximum recorded values.

Other Console Features

Describes additional functionalities like forecasting and indicators.

Weather Forecasting

Explains how the station predicts future weather based on pressure.

Weather Indicators and Graph Settings

Interprets weather icons, tendency, storm alerts, and pressure settings/graphs.

Restoring Lost Sensor Communication

Steps to re-establish communication with the remote sensor.

Glossary of Terms

Specifications

Wireless Specifications

Details on transmission range, frequency, and update rate.

Measurement Specifications

Technical specs for temperature, humidity, and pressure measurements.

Power Consumption

Information on battery requirements and battery life.

Accessories

Product Revisions

Liability Disclaimer

FCC Statement

Warranty Information

Appendix

Quick Set Mode

A quick guide to setting outdoor temperature and relative pressure.

Set Mode

Comprehensive guide for configuring all device settings via the SET mode.

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