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Ambient Weather WS-1173A 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
2.5 Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................................................ 5
3. Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Sensor Placement ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Wireless Reception Considerations ........................................................................................ 6
4. Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 6
4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................. 10
4.2.2 Setting Calibrated Humidity............................................................................................. 11
4.2.3 Setting Calibrated Temperature ........................................................................................ 11
4.3 Alarm Mode ......................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.1 Alarm Display ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.2 Alarm Programming ......................................................................................................... 12
4.3.3 Cancelling the Alarm ........................................................................................................ 12
4.3.4 Outdoor Alarm – Temperature vs. Dew Point .................................................................. 13
4.4 Min/Max Mode ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Other Console Features ........................................................................................................ 14
4.5.1 Weather Forecasting ......................................................................................................... 14
4.5.2 Weather Icons ................................................................................................................... 14
4.5.3 Weather tendency indicator .............................................................................................. 14
4.5.4 Storm threshold indicator ................................................................................................. 15
4.5.5 Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 15
4.5.6 Pressure Graph ................................................................................................................. 15
4.5.7 Moon Phase ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.8 Sunrise and Sunset ........................................................................................................... 16
4.5.9 Restoring Lost Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor ............................................ 17
4.5.10 Restoring to Factory Default ........................................................................................ 17
5. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 17
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 18
6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 18
6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 18
6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 18
7. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 18
8. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 21
