Ambient Weather WS-YG501 User Manual

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Ambient Weather WS-YG501 Galileo Thermometer,
Hygrometer and Glass Fluid Barometer
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Preparation ...................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 2
4. Storm Glass Barometer ................................................................................................................... 2
4.1 How the storm glass works .................................................................................................... 2
4.2 Filling the storm glass ............................................................................................................ 3
4.3 Emptying the storm glass ....................................................................................................... 3
5. Galileo Thermometer ...................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 How the Galileo thermometer works ..................................................................................... 4
5.2 How to read the Galileo thermometer .................................................................................... 4
5.3 Galileo thermometer warnings ............................................................................................... 4
6. Hygrometer (Humidity Meter) ........................................................................................................ 5
6.1 How the hygrometer works .................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Hygrometer Accuracy............................................................................................................. 5
7. Warranty Information ...................................................................................................................... 5
8. California Proposition 65…………………………………………………………………………6

Ambient Weather WS-YG501 Specifications

General

Brand	Ambient Weather
Model	WS-YG501
Category	Measuring Instruments
Display	LCD
Humidity Accuracy	±5%
Transmission Frequency	915 MHz
Rainfall Range	0 to 393.7 inches (0 to 9999.9 mm)
Rain Resolution	0.01 inches
Temperature Accuracy	+/- 2 °F (+/- 1 °C)
Humidity Range	1 to 99%
Wind Speed Range	0 to 112 mph (0 to 180 km/h, 0 to 50 m/s, 0 to 100 knots)
Wind Direction	0° to 360°
Update Rate	16 seconds
Wireless Range	300 ft
Power (Base Station)	USB or AC adapter
Power (Sensor Suite)	2 x AA batteries
Battery Life	Up to 12 months
Wireless Communication	Wireless

Summary

Introduction

Preparation

Care and Cleaning

Storm Glass Barometer

How the storm glass works

Explains the principle behind a storm glass barometer's weather prediction.

Filling the storm glass

Step-by-step guide for filling the storm glass with colored liquid.

Emptying the storm glass

Instructions on how to safely remove liquid from the storm glass.

Galileo Thermometer

How the Galileo thermometer works

Describes the mechanism and components of a Galileo thermometer.

How to read the Galileo thermometer

Guide on interpreting temperature readings from the Galileo thermometer.

Galileo thermometer warnings

Important safety warnings and precautions for the Galileo thermometer.

Hygrometer (Humidity Meter)

How the hygrometer works

Explains the function and sensor mechanism of the hygrometer.

Hygrometer Accuracy

Discusses factors affecting hygrometer accuracy and recalibration.

Warranty Information

California Proposition 65