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Ambient Weather WS-1172 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
4. Console Operation ........................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................... 8
4.2.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity............................................................................................... 8
4.3 Alarm Mode ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1 Alarm Display ........................................................................................................................ 9
4.3.2 Alarm Programming ........................................................................................................... 9
4.3.3 Cancelling the Alarm ........................................................................................................ 10
4.3.4 Outdoor Alarm – Temperature vs. Dew Point .................................................................. 10
4.4 Min/Max Mode ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Other Console Features ........................................................................................................ 11
4.5.1 Weather Forecasting ......................................................................................................... 11
4.5.2 Weather Icons ................................................................................................................... 11
4.5.3 Weather tendency indicator .............................................................................................. 11
4.5.4 Storm threshold indicator ................................................................................................. 12
4.5.5 Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 12
4.5.6 Pressure Graph ................................................................................................................. 13
5. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 13
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 13
6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 14
7. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 14
8. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 16
9. Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 16
10. FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 16
11. Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 17
