Ambient Weather WS-1173A Advanced Weather Station User Manual

2.4.1 Radio Controlled Clock (RCC)

The RCC is received by the main console. After the remote sensor is powered up, it transmits weather data for 30 seconds, then begins radio controlled clock (RCC) reception, and the RCC search icon [radio-controlled-clock-search-icon] will turn on. During the RCC time reception period (maximum 10 minutes), no weather data is transmitted to avoid interference.

If signal reception is not successful within 1 minute, the signal search will be cancelled, outdoor temperature and humidity will update as normal, the RCC icon will turn off, and the RCC search will automatically resume every two hours until the signal is successfully captured. The regular RF link will resume once the RCC reception routine is finished. In some locations, RCC reception may take a couple of days. The temperature and humidity data will continue to transmit during this period.

Once the radio-controlled time is received, the WWVB icon [WWVB-icon] will be present above the time (reference Figure 2).

Note: The RCC search icon [radio-controlled-clock-search-icon] is normally off and will momentarily flash when updated. The signal is passed from the outdoor sensor to the console and will not update if the outdoor sensor is not updating properly.

2.4.2 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.

Figure 2 illustrates the layout of the display console's LCD screen with numbered segments corresponding to various readings and indicators.

2.5 Sensor Operation Verification

Verify the indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 5-10 feet apart). The sensors should be within 10% (accuracy is ± 5%). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. For improved accuracy, please visit Section 4.2.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity.

Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about 10 feet apart). The sensors should be within 4°F (accuracy is ± 2°F). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize. For improved accuracy, please visit Section 4.2.3 Setting Calibrated Temperature.

3.1 Sensor Placement

It is recommended to mount the remote sensor on a north-facing wall, in a shaded area, at a height at or above the receiver. Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings. Although the sensor is weatherproof, it is best to mount it in a well-protected area, such as under an eave.

Use 3 screws (included) to affix the mounting bracket to the wall with a precision screwdriver. Connect the remote sensor to the wall bracket. It is recommended to drill pilot holes first.

Figure 3 shows the remote sensor and its wall bracket, illustrating the mounting process.

Note: Make sure the sensor is mounted vertically and not lying down on a flat surface. This will ensure optimum reception.

3.2 Wireless Reception Considerations

Wireless signals are impacted by distance, interference (other weather stations, wireless phones, wireless routers, TVs, and computer monitors), and transmission barriers, such as walls. In general, wireless signals will not penetrate solid metal and earth (down a hill, for example).

The following table shows reception loss versus transmission medium. Each "wall" or obstruction decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below:

4.1 Quick Display Mode

A quick reference guide for the Quick Set Mode is available in Section 12.1. While in Normal Mode, press the [SET] key (do not hold) to enter the Quick Display Mode as follows (once for outdoor temperature and dew point, and twice for absolute pressure and relative pressure):

1. Display Outdoor Temperature and Dew Point: Press the [MIN/MAX] or [+] key to toggle between outdoor temperature and dew point.
2. Absolute Pressure and Relative Pressure: Press the [MIN/MAX] or [+] key to toggle between absolute pressure and relative pressure.

4.2 Set (Program) Mode

A quick reference guide for the Set Mode is available in Section 12. While in Normal Mode, press and hold the [SET] key for at least three seconds (until it beeps) to enter the Set Mode. The first setting will begin flashing. You can press the [SET] key again to advance to the next step, as defined below.

Note: In the Set mode, press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to change or scroll the value. Hold the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key for 3 seconds to increase/decrease rapidly.

Note: Press the [SNOOZE] key (or wait 30 seconds for timeout), and the Set Mode will return to Normal Mode.

1. Daylight Savings Time (DST): The DST (ON or OFF) setting will begin flashing. Press the [+] key to toggle between DST ON and DST OFF.
   Note: DST should always be ON unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii, which do not observe DST. If you turn this feature ON, it will automatically adjust time after daylight savings and standard time changes.
2. Time Zone Settings: Press the [SET] key again to adjust the Time Zone (TZ) setting. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] 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 time zones throughout the world. Locations in the eastern hemisphere are positive, and locations in the western hemisphere are negative.

   Hours from GMT	Time Zone	Cities
   -12	IDLW: International Date Line West	--
   -11	NT: Nome	Nome, AK
   -10	AHST: Alaska-Hawaii Standard CAT: Central Alaska HST: Hawaii Standard	Honolulu, HI
   -9	YST: Yukon Standard	Yukon Territory
   -8	PST: Pacific Standard	Los Angeles, CA, USA
   -7	MST: Mountain Standard	Denver, CO, USA
   -6	CST: Central Standard	Chicago, IL, USA
   -5	EST: Eastern Standard	New York, NY, USA
   -4	AST: Atlantic Standard	Caracas
   -3	--	São Paulo, Brazil
   -2	AT: Azores	Azores, Cape Verde Islands
   -1	WAT: West Africa	--
   0	GMT: Greenwich Mean WET: Western European	London, England
   1	CET: Central European	Paris, France
   2	EET: Eastern European	Athens, Greece
   3	BT: Baghdad	Moscow, Russia
   4	--	Abu Dhabi, UAE
   5	--	Tashkent
   6	--	Astana
   7	--	Bangkok
   8	CCT: China Coast	Beijing
   9	JST: Japan Standard	Tokyo
   10	GST: Guam Standard	Sydney
   11	--	Magadan
   12	IDLE: International Date Line East NZST: New Zealand Standard	Wellington, New Zealand

3. 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.
4. Latitude Location: Press the [SET] key again to adjust the Northern and Southern Hemisphere settings. The icon LA (latitude) will appear in the Time and Date field. Press the [+] key to change between NTH (northern hemisphere) and STH (southern hemisphere).
   Next, press the [ALARM] key to adjust the latitude whole number. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the latitude whole number up or down.
   Press the [ALARM] key again to adjust the latitude decimal number. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the latitude decimal number up or down.
   Note: North America is located in the northern hemisphere. Therefore, there is no need to change this setting for the United States and Canada.
   Note: To determine your latitude and longitude, we recommend visiting: http://www.bing.com/maps/ and enter your street address. For more detailed information on determining and entering longitude and latitude, reference section 4.5.8.
5. Longitude Location: Press the [SET] key again to adjust the Eastern and Western Hemisphere settings. The icon LO (longitude) will appear in the Time and Date field. Press the [+] key to change between EST (eastern hemisphere) and WST (western hemisphere).
   Next, press the [ALARM] key to adjust the longitude whole number x 100. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the longitude whole number x 100 up or down.
   Press the [ALARM] key again to adjust the longitude decimal number. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the longitude decimal number up or down.
   Note: North America is located in the western hemisphere. Therefore, there is no need to change this setting for the United States and Canada.
6. Change Hour: Press the [SET] key again to set the hour. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the hour up or down.
7. Change Minute: Press the [SET] key again to set the minute. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the minute.
8. Change Year: Press the [SET] key again to set the calendar year. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the calendar year.
9. Change Month: Press the [SET] key again to set the calendar month. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the calendar month.
10. Change Day: Press the [SET] key again to set the calendar day. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the calendar day (note that the display format is Month/Day/Year).
11. Temperature Units (Celsius or Fahrenheit): Press the [SET] key again to toggle the temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
12. Indoor Temperature Calibration: (default is measured indoor temperature). Press the [SET] key to adjust the indoor temperature. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the temperature up or down in 0.1 degC (0.18 degF) increments.
    To view the uncalibrated value, press the [ALARM] key while the temperature is flashing. Reference Section 4.2.3 Setting Calibrated Temperature for more details on this function.
13. Indoor Humidity Calibration: (default is measured indoor humidity). Press the [SET] key to adjust the indoor humidity. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the humidity up or down in 1% increments.
    Reference Section 4.2.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity for more details on this feature.
14. Outdoor Temperature Calibration: (default is measured outdoor temperature). Press the [SET] key to adjust the outdoor temperature. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the temperature up or down in 0.1 degC (0.18 degF) increments.
    To view the uncalibrated value, press the [ALARM] key while the temperature is flashing. Reference Section 4.2.3 Setting Calibrated Temperature for more details on this feature.
15. Outdoor Humidity Calibration: (default is measured outdoor humidity). Press the [SET] key to adjust the outdoor humidity. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the humidity up or down in 1% increments.
    To view the uncalibrated value, press the [ALARM] key while the humidity is flashing. Reference Section 4.2.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity for more details on this feature.
16. Barometric Pressure Display Units (hPa or inHg): Press the [SET] key again to toggle the pressure units between hPa or inHg.
17. Relative Pressure Calibration: (default is 29.92 inHg). Press the [SET] key to adjust the relative barometric pressure. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the relative barometric pressure up or down. Reference Section 4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure for more details on this function.
18. Pressure Threshold Setting: (default level 2). Press the [SET] key again to adjust the pressure threshold setting. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the pressure threshold up or down. Reference Section 4.5.5 for more details on this function.
19. Storm Threshold Setting: (default level 4). Press the [SET] key again to adjust the storm threshold setting. Press the [+] key or [MIN/MAX] key to adjust the storm threshold up or down. Reference Section 4.5.4 for more details on this function.

4.3 Alarm Mode

4.4 Min/Max Mode

While in Normal Mode, press the [MIN/MAX] key to enter the maximum mode, and the MAX icon and maximum records will be displayed and begin flashing.

Press [MIN/MAX] key again to enter the minimum mode, and the MIN icon and minimum records will be displayed and begin flashing.

Press [MIN/MAX] key again to return to Normal Mode.

In the maximum reading Mode, press the [+] key to display the maximum values with the time and date stamp at which the maximum value occurred (the maximum value will begin flashing).

1. Indoor humidity maximum
2. Indoor temperature maximum
3. Outdoor humidity maximum
4. Outdoor temperature maximum
5. Pressure maximum

In the minimum reading Mode, press the [+] key to display the minimum values with the time and date time stamp at which the minimum value occurred (the minimum value will begin flashing).

1. Indoor humidity minimum
2. Indoor temperature minimum
3. Outdoor humidity minimum
4. Outdoor temperature minimum
5. Pressure minimum

While in the minimum or maximum mode, press the [SET] key for two seconds to reset the value (that is flashing) and associated date and time to the current reading.

Press the [SNOOZE] key or wait 30 seconds for timeout, and the Min/Max mode will return to Normal Mode.

4.5 Other Console Features

The following section describes additional console features.

5. Glossary of Terms

6. Specifications

7. Troubleshooting Guide

If your question is not answered here, you can contact Ambient Weather as follows:

1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com
2. Live Chat Support: www.ambientweather.com/chat.html (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time)
3. Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time)

8. Accessories

The following software and hardware accessories are available for this weather station at www.AmbientWeather.com.

9. Liability Disclaimer

Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot. The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment.

Reading the "User manual" is highly recommended. The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place.

This product is designed for use in the home only as an indication of weather conditions. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.

The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.

This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.

No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer.

Ambient, LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.

10. FCC Statement

Statement according to FCC part 15.19:

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:

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

11. Warranty Information

Ambient, LLC provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact Ambient, LLC for problem determination and service procedures.

Warranty service can only be performed by Ambient, LLC. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient, LLC.

Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner's manual; (3) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized service center; (4) units used for other than home use; (5) applications and uses that this product was not intended for; (6) the product's inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions; and (7) 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.

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