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Ambient Weather WS-8460 User Manual

Ambient Weather WS-8460
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Version 1.0 ©Copyright 2016, Ambient LLC. All Rights Reserved. Page 1
Ambient Weather WS-8460 ClearView Projection Alarm
Clock with Indoor Temperature and Color Changing
Outdoor Temperature User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Warnings ......................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Product Features ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.1 Display Clock ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.2 Wireless Transmitter........................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Powering Up ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Siting the Wireless Transmitter Outside ................................................................................. 6
4. Clock Display .................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Normal Time Display Mode ................................................................................................... 7
5. Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 7
5.1 Time, Date, and Language Settings ........................................................................................ 7
5.2 Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................................ 8
5.2.1 Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions ............................................................................. 8
5.3 Projector and Backlight .......................................................................................................... 9
5.3.1 Projector Rotation .............................................................................................................. 9
5.3.2 Adjusting Projector Focus .................................................................................................. 9
5.4 Barometric Pressure Display and Settings ............................................................................. 9
5.4.1 Barometric Pressure Units of Measure ............................................................................... 9
5.4.2 Absolute Pressure vs. Relative Pressure............................................................................. 9
5.4.3 Relative Pressure Calibration ............................................................................................. 9
5.5 The Barograph ...................................................................................................................... 10
5.6 Viewing Minimum and Maximum Records (Memory Mode) ............................................. 11
5.7 Viewing Historical Data (History Mode) ............................................................................. 11
5.8 Color Changing Feature ....................................................................................................... 11
5.8.1 Manual Color Preference ................................................................................................. 12
5.8.2 Outdoor Temperature Color ............................................................................................. 12
5.9 Back Light Off/Lo/Hi ........................................................................................................... 12
5.10 Wireless Sensor Display ....................................................................................................... 13
5.11 Wireless Sensor Low Battery Indictor .................................................................................. 13
5.12 Viewing the Wireless Sensor Channels ................................................................................ 13
5.13 Syncing and Resyncing the Wireless Sensor ........................................................................ 13
5.14 Adding Multiple Wireless Sensors ....................................................................................... 14
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 14
6.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................ 14
6.2 Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................. 14
6.2 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 14
7. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 14
8. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 15

Questions and Answers:

Ambient Weather WS-8460 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeLCD
Sensor Transmission Frequency433 MHz
Snooze FunctionYes
BacklightYes
Power SourceAC adapter
Outdoor Temperature Range-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Indoor Humidity Range10 to 99%
Outdoor Humidity Range10 to 99%
Wireless Range300 feet line of sight
Temperature Display°F or °C selectable
Humidity DisplayYes
Time Format12/24 hour

Summary

Introduction

Warnings

Getting Started

Product Features

Overview of the clock's main features and capabilities.

Display Clock Features

Details and components of the main clock display interface.

Wireless Transmitter Details

Information about the wireless transmitter, its components, and setup.

Parts List

Lists all components included with the clock system.

Powering Up the System

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the transmitter and the clock.

Siting the Wireless Transmitter

Recommendations for optimal placement of the outdoor wireless sensor.

Clock Display

Normal Time Display Mode

Description of the standard display mode, showing time, date, and weather data.

Settings

Time, Date, and Language Settings

Guide to configuring the clock's time, date, and language preferences.

Alarm Settings

Instructions for setting and managing alarms on the clock.

Using Alarm and Snooze Functions

How to activate, silence, and use the snooze feature for alarms.

Projector and Backlight

Details on adjusting the projector and controlling the backlight brightness.

Projector Rotation

How to reverse the projected display by 180 degrees.

Adjusting Projector Focus

Instructions for focusing the projected time and temperature display.

Barometric Pressure Settings

Configuration and display options for barometric pressure readings.

Pressure Units of Measure

How to switch between different units for barometric pressure (hPa, inHg, mmHg).

Absolute vs. Relative Pressure

Explanation of absolute and relative pressure readings and how to switch them.

Relative Pressure Calibration

Steps to calibrate the relative barometric pressure for accurate local readings.

The Barograph

Understanding the barograph feature for predicting weather trends from pressure changes.

Viewing Min/Max Records

How to view and reset the recorded minimum and maximum temperature/pressure data.

Viewing Historical Data

Accessing and viewing historical weather data collected over the last 72 hours.

Color Changing Feature

Overview of the LCD backlight color options and controls.

Manual Color Preference

Setting a specific backlight color using MANUAL, RAINBOW, or TUNE buttons.

Outdoor Temperature Color

How the backlight color changes automatically based on outdoor temperature.

Backlight Control

Adjusting backlight intensity or turning it off using the slide switch.

Wireless Sensor Display

Understanding the icons and information shown for the wireless sensor on the clock display.

Wireless Sensor Low Battery Indicator

Identifying the low battery icon and instructions for battery replacement.

Viewing Wireless Sensor Channels

How to switch between or automatically scroll through multiple wireless sensor channels.

Syncing and Resyncing Wireless Sensor

Troubleshooting steps for lost sensor signals and re-establishing communication.

Adding Multiple Wireless Sensors

Procedure for adding additional wireless sensors to the system, including console reset.

Specifications

Wireless Specifications

Technical details on wireless transmission range, frequency, and update rate.

Measurement Specifications

Specifications for accuracy, range, and resolution of measured parameters.

Power Consumption

Information on the power requirements for the display and wireless transmitter.

Troubleshooting Guide

Accessories

Liability Disclaimer

FCC Statement

Warranty Information

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