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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
