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Ambient Weather WS-1285 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 Remote Thermometer Sensor Set Up ............................................................................................ 2
2.4 Display Console Set Up ................................................................................................................ 3
2.4.1 Display Console Layout ..................................................................................................... 3
2.5 Sensor Operation Verification ................................................................................................ 4
3. Remote Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................. 5
4. Console Operation........................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Quick Display Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Set (Program) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 5
4.2.1 Setting Barometric Pressure ................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Alarm Mode ........................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1 Time Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.3.2 Setting the Time Alarm ...................................................................................................... 8
4.3.3 Cancelling the Alarm .......................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Min/Max Mode ............................................................................................................................. 8
4.5 Other Console Features ................................................................................................................. 9
4.5.1 Weather Forecasting and Tendency .................................................................................... 9
4.5.2 Weather Icons ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.5.3 Wind Icon ......................................................................................................................... 10
4.5.4 Pressure threshold setting ................................................................................................. 10
4.5.5 Storm alert threshold ........................................................................................................ 10
4.5.6 Pressure Rate of Change Indication ................................................................................. 10
4.5.7 Ice Alert ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.5.8 Indoor Comfort Icon ........................................................................................................ 11
4.6 Multi-Channel Operation ............................................................................................................ 11
4.6.1 Sensor Initialization ......................................................................................................... 11
4.6.2 Sensor Accuracy Note ...................................................................................................... 11
4.6.3 Viewing the 3 Sensor Channels ........................................................................................ 12
5. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................... 12
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 12
6.1 Wireless Specifications ............................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Measurement Specifications ....................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 13
7. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................. 13
8. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 14
9. Liability Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 15
10. FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 15
11. Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 16
