CCL ELECTRONICS 6068A1707 Professional Weather Station User Manual

CCL ELECTRONICS LTD Professional Weather Station

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Ambient Weather WS-8482 7-Channel Wireless InternetRemote Monitoring Weather Station with Indoor / Outdoor Temperature & Humidity User Manual1. IntroductionThank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-8482 7-Channel WirelessInternet Remote Monitoring Weather Station with Indoor / Outdoor Temperature &Humidity.The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting. To download the latest full sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit:http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/ws8482Figure 12. WarningsWarning. Only use the included approved AC adapter.3. Getting StartedNote: Remove the plastic lm from the console face before getting started.3.1  Parts ListQTY Item1Display ConsoleFrame Dimensions (L x W x H): 130 x 112 x 27.5mm (5.1 x 4.4 x 1.1 in)1Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer (L x W x H): 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.5”1 UL Rated Class 5 AC Adapter1 User Manual3.2  Product Features3.2.1  Display131327810111296415145161. [ ALARM / SNOOZE ] key2. LCD display3. [ CHANNEL / + ] key4. [ MODE / ALARM ] key5. [ MEM / - ] key6. Wall mount suspension eye7. [ TUNE ] key8. [ TIME SET ] key9. Backlight slide switch10. Battery compartment11. Status LED12. Power jack13. [ °C / °F ] key14. [REFRESH] key15. [ RESET ] key16. [SENSOR / WI-FI] key3.2.2  Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Transmitter13254Figure 2No Description No Description1Transmitter LED (ashes when the remote is transmitting)4 [RESET] button2 Suspension eye for hanging 5 2 x AA battery compartment3 Transmitter channel (assign the transmitter to 1, 2 ,3 ,4, 5, 6, or 7 default = 1)Note: The WS-8482 supports seven wireless channels. If you have one sensor, leave the transmitter channel at Channel 1. If you have more than one sensor, set the appropriate channel, then power down and up the sensor (by removing and reinserting batteries).3.3  Powering Up3.3.1  Power Up Sequence  Note: The power up sequence must be performed in the order shown in this section (remote transmitters FIRST, Display Console SECOND) to avoid sensor synchronization time out.The Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Transmitter(s):1. Remove the battery door on the sensor(s).2. If you have more than one sensor, make sure each sensor is on a different         channel (reference Figure 2).3. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment.4. Replace the battery door.The Console:  Important Note: The power up sequence must be performed in this order   (battery rst, AC adapter second) to prevent a low battery indication at power up.1. Place the wireless sensor(s) about 5 to 10 feet from the display console.2. Remove the battery door of the main console and insert the fresh CR2032 battery.3. Replace the battery door.4. Plug the AC adaptor into the DC jack of the console.5.  After power up, all of LCD segments will be displayed. The console will enter access point (AP) mode, and the status LED on the back of the console will ash green.6. Do not touch any buttons until sensor synchronization is complete.Note: If no display is present after powering up the console, press the [RESET]button on the back of the console with an open ended paper clip or sharp tool.3.3.2  Initial Sensor SynchronizationThe console will automatically search for and connect to the sensors after it is powered up. You can also press [WI-FI / SENSOR] button to force the console to search for the sensors, and  the  console’s status LED will ash blue during the sensor(s) searching mode.Once the sensor connection is successful, the antenna mark and readings for temperature & humidity will appear on the display.3.4  Mount the SensorThe sensor can be free standing on a table, or mounted on a vertical wall with a nail ore screw.  For best results, place between 10 and 100 feet of the display console.Figure 34. Console DisplayFigure 4 references the individual sections of the console display.Time & DateHumiditySectionTamperatureSectionFigure 45. Console LED Status LightThe console LED status light is on the back of the console. Reference Figure 5 forexplanation of the colored LED.Status LED LightAP Mode (WiFi access point mode) Flashing green LEDConnected to WiFi router Solid blue LEDWiFi search failed Flashing blue LEDFirmware updating Flashing red LEDManual sensor pairing modeby pressing the [SENSOR / WI-FI ] keyFlashing cyan LEDRefresh the upload data and sync internet time by pressing the [ Refresh ] keyFlashing purple LEDFigure 56. Battery and Memory BackupThe battery is intended for backup power only, and will not operate the display console.The following parameters are saved with back up battery if AC power is disconnected:• Date and Time• Max and Min Records• AlarmsThe following parameters are stored in memory when AC and battery power is disconnected:• Router settings• Weather server settings• Time server settings• Time zone offset• Sensor pairing7. Settings7.1  Time SettingsWhile in normal time mode, perform the following operations to set the time.Command Mode Settings Image[TIME SET] + 2 secondsEnter Time Zone SettingsPress [+] to increase, [-] to decrease. Refer-ence Figure 7. 00H → 01H...23H → -23H...-01H → 00H[TIME SET] Enter Daylight Savings Time OFF (AZ and HI) or ON (everywhere else).Press [+]  or [-] to turn ON or OFF.[TIME SET] Hour Format Press [+] to toggle between 12 Hr and 24 Hr format.[TIME SET] Hour Press [+] to increase, [-] to decrease. [TIME SET] Minute Press [+] to increase, [-] to decrease.[TIME SET] Second Press [+] to reset to 0.[TIME SET] Year Press [+] to increase, [-] to decrease.[TIME SET] Month Day FormatPress [+] or [-] to switch between M-D (month-day) and D-M (day-month)[TIME SET] Month Press [+] to increase, [-] to decrease.  [TIME SET] Day Press [+] to increase, [-] to decrease.[TIME SET] Enable or disable the internet time syncPress [+] or [-] to turn ON or OFF[TIME SET] Language Press [+] or [-] to change between EN (English), DE (German), FR (French), ES (Spanish) IT (Italian), NL (Dutch), and RU (Russian)EN    DE    FR   ES   IT    NL    RU  [TIME SET] Exit Time Settings[TIME SET] + 2 seconds means press and hold the TIME SET button on the back of the display console for two seconds.[TIME SET] means press but do not hold the TIME SET button.Figure 67.1.1  Time Zone SettingsThe following table provides times zones throughout the world. Locations in the eastern hemisphere are positive, and locations in the western hemisphere are negative.Hours from GMTTime Zone Cities-12 IDLW: International Date Line West ----11 NT: Nome Nome, AK-10 AHST: Alaska-Hawaii StandardCAT: Central AlaskaHST: Hawaii StandardHonolulu, HI-9 YST:  Yukon Standard Yukon Territory-8 PST: Pacic 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 MeanWET: Western EuropeanLondon, England1 CET: Central European Paris, France2 EET: Eastern European Athens, Greece3 BT: Baghdad Moscow, Russia4 --- Abu Dhabi, UAE5 --- Tashkent6 --- Astana7 --- Bangkok8 CCT: China Coast Bejing9 JST: Japan Standard Tokyo10 GST: Guam Standard Sydney11 --- Magadan12 IDLE: International Date Line EastNZST: New Zealand StandardWellington, New ZealandFigure 77.2  Sensor Pairing with the Display ConsoleThe console will automatically search and connect to your wireless sensor(s).  You can also press the  [Wi-Fi / SENSOR] key to search for your sensor(s) manually. Once your sensor(s) pair up successfully, the sensor(s) signal strength indication and sensor information will appear on your display console.Note: The  status LED will ash cyan after you press the  [Wi-Fi / SENSOR] key to search the sensor(s) manually.7.3  WiFi Connection StatusWhen the console successfully connects to your Wi-Fi router, the Wi-Fi signal icon   will appear on the LCD display, next to the time. If the Wi-Fi signal is not stable or the console is trying to connect to the router, the icon will ash. If the icon disappears, it means the console is not connected to the Wi-Fi router.7.4  Time Server Sync StatusAfter the console has connected to the internet, it will attempt to connect to the internet time server to obtain the time. Once the connection succeeds and the console’s time has updated, the SYNC icon will appear on the LCD. The time will automatically synchronize to the internet twice per day (noon and midnight).Also you can press the [REFRESH] key to obtain the internet time manually.7.5  Daylight Savings Time AdjustmentThe clock will automatically adjust to Daylight Savings Time, unless turned off in the Time Settings.1
7.6  Alarm Settings7.6.1  Setting the Alarm TimeWhile in normal time mode, perform the following operations to set the alarm time.Command Mode Settings[MODE/ALARM] + 2 secondsEnter Alarm SettingsAlarm Hour Press [+] to increase, [-] to decrease.[MODE/ALARM] Alarm Minute Press [+] to increase, [-] to decrease.[MODE/ALARM] Exit Alarm Settings [MODE/ALARM] + 2 seconds means press and hold the ALARM button on the side of the display for two seconds.[MODE/ALARM] means press but do not hold the ALARM button on the side of the display.Note: Setting the alarm time will automatically turn the alarm on.Figure 87.6.2  Turning On and Off the Alarm Feature1. While in normal time mode, press the MODE/ALARM button to display the alarmtime set in Section 7.6.1.2. Press the MODE/ALARM button again to turn on and off the alarm. The time alarmicon   will be present when the alarm is set, and will disappear when the timealarm is off.3. When the alarm time is reached, the alarm will sound.7.6.3  Using the Alarm and Snooze FunctionsWhen the alarm sounds, press and hold the ALARM / SNOOZE button (on the top of the console) for two seconds to turn off the alarm sound. The alarm bell will stop ashing. The alarm will sound again in 24 hours.If no button is pressed during the alarm period, the alarm will turn off automatically after two minutes.To temporarily silence the alarm, press the ALARM / SNOOZE button on the top of the console. The alarm bell icon will keep ashing.If the snooze function is turned on, the 4-step crescendo alarm will sound every 5 minutes. Press and hold the ALARM / SNOOZE button for two seconds to turn off the alarm sound. The alarm bell will stop ashing.7.7  Temperature and Humidity Display and Settings7.7.1  Temperature Units of MeasurePress the °F / °C button on the back of the display to change the temperature units of measure.7.7.1.1  Changing Sensor Channel NumbersThe console supports up to seven wireless indoor/outdoor sensors. If you have two or more sensors, press the CHANNEL + button to switch to different channels.Press and hold the CHANNEL + button for two seconds to automatically scroll between the sensor channels every four seconds. The scroll icon will appear, as shown in Figure 9.  To stop the automatic scrolling, press the CHANNEL + button again.Indoor Channel 1 Channel 6Figure 97.7.1.2  Indoor Comfort IconThe comfort indication is a pictorial indication calculated from the indoor air temperature and humidity. Each indoor channel displays a comfort icon.The comfort indication can vary at the same temperature, depending on the humidity. There is no comfort Indication when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F) or over 60°C (140°F).To hide or unhide the comfort icon, press and hold the [CHANNEL / +] and [MEM / -] keys at the same time for 2 seconds.Too cold Comfortable Too hotFigure 107.7.2  Temperature and Humidity TrendThe temperature trend arrow indicator displays the current rate of change of the indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity.Arrow indicatortrend Rising Steady FallingFigure 117.7.3  Temperature and Humidity Measurements LimitsWhen temperature is below -40 °C, (-40 °F), the LCD will display “Lo”. If temperature is above 80 °C (176 °F), LCD will display “HI”.When humidity is below 1%, the LCD will display “Lo”. If humidity is above 99%, the LCD will display “HI”.This can also indicate there is a problem with the temperature and humidity sensor.7.8  Max / Min Temperature and Humidity RecordThe console can display the daily or all time (since the last reset) MAX/MIN temperature and humidity records.1. In normal mode, press the MEM / - key to switch between the daily (D) andall time (S) (since last reset) MAX/MIN temperature and humidity values on theright side section of LCD display, as shown in Figure 12.2. When the MAX/MIN records are shown, the display will return to normalmode after 5 seconds.Daily MAX / MIN Since MAX / MINFigure 123. Press and hold the MEM/- button for two seconds to clear the all-time Max/Minrecords. The display will update as shown in Figure 13.Figure 137.9  CalibrationTo calibrate the temperature and humidity:1. In the normal time mode, Press the TUNE key on the back of the console toenter the calibration mode.2. Press CHANNEL / + or MEM / - key to select the channel.Figure 143. Press the MODE / ALARM key to switch between temperature and humidity.The parameter will ash when selected.4. In the temperature calibration mode, press the CHANNEL /+ or MEM/- keyto increase or decrease the calibrated temperature offset in 0.1º increments.Press and hold the CHANNEL /+ or MEM/- key to change rapidly, where:Calibrated Temperature = Measured Temperature + Temperature Offset5. In the humidity calibration mode, press the CHANNEL /+ or MEM/- keyto increase or decrease the calibrated humidity offset in 1% increments. Pressand hold the CHANNEL /+ or MEM/- key to change rapidly, where:Calibrated Humidity = Measured Humidity + Humidity OffsetTemperature Calibration Humidity CalibrationFigure 156. Press the TUNE key again to exit the calibration mode.Notes:• The comfort icon is based on calibrated temperature and humidity values.• To clear the calibration for a specic channel and parameter, press and hold MODE/ALARM key for 2 seconds during the temperature or humidity calibration mode.7.9.1  Calibration DiscussionThe purpose of calibration is to ne tune or correct for any sensor error associated with the devices margin of error. Errors can occur due to electronic variation (example, the temperature sensor is a resistive thermal device or RTD, the humidity sensor is a capacitance device), or degradation (contamination of sensors).Calibration is only useful if you have a known calibrated source you can compare it against, and is optional. This section discusses practices, procedures and sources for sensor calibration to reduce manufacturing and degradation errors. Do not compare your readings obtained from sources such as the internet, radio, television or newspapers. The purpose of your weather station is to measure conditions of your surroundings, which vary signicantly from location to location.Parameter Type of CalibrationDefault Typical Calibration SourceTemperature Offset Current Value Red Spirit or Mercury Thermometer (1)Humidity Offset Current Value Sling Psychrometer (2)Figure 16(1)  Temperature errors can occur when a sensor is placed too close to a heat source(such as a building structure, the ground or trees).To calibrate temperature, we recommend a mercury or red spirit (uid) thermometer. Bi-metal (dial) and digital thermometers (from other weather stations) are not agood source and have their own margin of error. Using a local weather station inyour area is also a poor source due to changes in location, timing (airport weatherstations are only updated once per hour).Place the sensor in a shaded, controlled environment next to the uid thermometer,and allow the sensor to stabilize for 48 hours. Compare this temperature to theuid thermometer and adjust the console to match the uid thermometer.(2) Humidity is a difcult parameter to measure electronically and drifts over time dueto contamination. In addition, location has an adverse effect on humidity readings(installation over dirt vs. lawn for example).Ofcial stations recalibrate or replace humidity sensors on a yearly basis. Due tomanufacturing tolerances, the humidity is accurate to ± 5%. To improve thisaccuracy, the indoor and outdoor humidity can be calibrated using an accuratesource, such as a sling psychrometer.8. Additional Console Features8.1  Wireless Signal Strength and Signal Loss1. The signal strength is displayed for each wireless channels as follows:The icon blinks every time the signal is received, or once per minute.Strong wireless signalFair wireless signalWeak wireless signalFigure 172. If the signal for a specic channel has discontinued and does not recover within 15 minutes, the temperature and humidity will display “Er” for the correspondingchannel, as shown in Figure 18.3. If the signal does not recover within 48 hours, the “Er” display will be constantlydisplayed. You need to replace the batteries in the sensor and then press SENSOR /WI-FI key to pair up with the sensor again, as described in Section 7.2.Figure 188.2  Low Battery IndicationIf the console or sensor battery is low, the low battery icon   will display. The icon will only appear when the corresponding channel is displayed. For example, if the Channel 2 sensor battery is low, the low battery icon   is displayed when Channel 2 is displayed.Indoor low battery icon Channel 2 low battery iconFigure 198.3  Low Temperature IconWhen the temperature is less than 3 ºC (37.4 ºF), the LO temperature icon will be displayed. The purpose of this icon is ice can begin forming at this temperature.      Figure 208.4  Remove Sensor from ConsoleTo de-link a sensor from the console unit, press the CHANNEL / + key or MEM / - key to the desired channel, then press and hold the ºC/ºF key for 2 seconds.9. WiFi Connection and Weather Servers9.1  Register at Wunderground.com (Weather Underground)Note: The Weather Underground website is subject to change.1. Visit Wunderground.com, and select the Join link in the upper right and cornerand create a Free Account.2. From the menu, Select More | Add a Weather Station, or visit:https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/signup3. Click Send Validation Email. Respond to the validation email from Wunderground(it may take a several minutes).4. Revisit More | Add a Weather Station, or visit:https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/signupagain and enter all of the information requested.5. Once registered, you receive a station ID and password. Make a note of this.You will need to enter it into your weather station web interface shown inFigure 28 (Figure 21 is an example and your station ID and password will bedifferent.Figure 21Note: Your station ID will have the form: KSSCCCC###, where K is for USA station (I for international), SS is your state, CCCC is your city and ### is the station number in that city.In the example above, KAZPHOEN424 is in the USA (K), State of Arizona (AZ), City of Phoenix (PHOEN) and #424.9.2  WiFi Setup1. When you first power up the console, or press and hold the WI-FI / SENSOR  button for six seconds in normal mode, the console green LED will flash tosignify that it has entered WAP (wireless access point) mode, and is ready to enterfor WIFI settings.2. Use your smart phone, tablet, or computer to connect to the console through WiFi.Note that when the console programming is complete, you will resume your defaultWiFi connection. Note that you cannot connect two devices at the same timewhen programming.a) Example 1:  Connect to the console WiFi server with a PC. Choose WiFinetwork settings from Windows (or search “Change Wi-Fi Settings” from Windows),and Connect to the PWS- WiFi network, as shown in Figure 22 (your WiFi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with PWS-).2
Figure 22     b)  Example 2. Connect to the console WiFi server with a Mac. Choose the                 Settings icon    and Network . Connect to the PWS- WiFi network, as      shown in Figure 23 (your WiFi network name may be slightly different, but will      always begin with PWS-).Figure 23     c)  Example 3. Connect to the console WiFi server with an iPhone or iPad.           Choose the Settings icon    and Wi-Fi (Figure 24). Connect to the PWS-            WiFi network, as shown in Figure 25 (your WiFi network name may be slightly      different, but will always begin with PWS-).                           Figure 24                                            Figure 25     d)  Example 4. Connect to the console WiFi server with an Android.  From the                  Apps icon, choose the Settings icon   and Wi-Fi (Figure 26). Connect to          the PWS- WiFi network, as shown in Figure 27 (your WiFi network name may      be slightly different, but will always begin with PWS-).                                 Figure 26                                            Figure 273.  Once connected, enter the following IP address into any browser’s address bar: http://192.168.1.1to access the console’s web interface:Note: Some browsers will treat 192.168.1.1 as a search, so make sure you include the header http://, or:http://192.168.1.1 not 192.168.1.14.  Enter the following information into the web interface (Figure 28). Make sure all of     the information is entered prior to selecting Apply. If you choose not to use     Wunderground.com or AmbientWeather.net, leave the check boxes unchecked.WiFi Router setupUpload wunderground.comStation ID:Weather server setup  Station key:Server URL: nist.time.govTime server setup  Firmware version: 1.00  WS-8482Router:Add RouterApplySecurity type:Router Password:WAP2ROUTER_AUpload ambientweather.netMac address:Select web interface languageSelect your WiFi Router (SSID) from the listManually enter your SSID if not on the list(Press to show the blank)Select your router’s security (usually WAP2)Router’s password (leave blank if unsecured)Tick to confirm upload to Weather underground serverEnter Station IDEnter station key / passwordTick to confirm upload to Ambient weather serverMac address for Ambient weather server registrationSelect Time serverPress Apply to confirm the settingLanguage: EnglishFigure 28Notes:     •   Make a note of your Mac address. You will need this to register at AmbientWeather.        net.    •   Hidden SSIDs. If you have a hidden SSID, enter the SSID manually.5.  If all of the information you entered, and is correct, the console LED will change     from flashing blue to solid blue. If it keeps flashing, check your web interface      information again.Figure 296.  Once the setup is completed, the Wi-Fi console will disconnect from your computer     or smart phone’s Wi-Fi connection, and search for the assigned router. If the      connection is successful, the Wi-Fi console’s status LED will change to blue and      the Wi-Fi icon   will stop ashing and remain on.9.3  Register with AmbientWeather.netVisit: www.AmbientWeather.net to create an account and select Add Device, as shown in Figure 30Figure 30Next, enter the MAC address found on your Weather Station Web Interface (Figure 28). Note that this is an example only and your MAC address will be different.Figure 31Register an account on AmbientWeather.net (email address and password).Once registered, select the dashboard to view your data, as shown in Figure 32.Figure 32AmbientWeather.net is a responsive design and mobile friendly, so there is no need for a mobile app. Simply open your mobile devices web browser, browse to AmbientWeather.net, and bookmark your dashboard. If you save the bookmark to your desktop, it will automatically save the Ambient Weather icon, as shown in Figure 33.Figure 339.4  Viewing your Data on Weather UndergroundThere are several ways to view your data on Wunderground:9.4.1  Web BrowserVisit:http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=STATIONIDwhere STATIONID is your personal station ID (example, KAZPHOEN210).Figure 349.4.2  WunderStation iPad ApplicationVisit:http://www.WunderStation.comto download the WunderStation iPad app.Figure 353
9.4.3  Mobile AppsVisit:http://www.wunderground.com/download/index.aspfor a complete list of Mobile apps for iOS and Android. Alternately, you can nd your data on your mobile device’s web browserFigure 369.5  Additional AmbientWeather.net Features9.5.1  IFTTTThe AmbientWeather.net service connects to IFTTT, the platform that allows devices and services to work together seamlessly.Here are a few things you can do with IFTTT:•  Turn off your Rachio sprinklers when it rains, there is too much wind, or belowfreezing.• Close your Hunter blinds when the sun is too intense.• Close your garage door when it is too windy.• Blink your hue lights when it starts raining.•  Connect to other web services, such as Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.For more information on IFTTT and how it can work for you, visit:https://ifttt.com/ambient  weather9.5.2  Compatible with AlexaThe Ambient Weather skill provides Ambient Weather personal weather station owners with the ability to get real-time, and past weather information generated by the devices they have set up at AmbientWeather.net.Enable the skill and get started: say "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather for a weather report.". This will provide you with your outdoor weather report, but you can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the indoor conditions." You can also ask for a report about a specic day, month or year! Just say "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the weather yesterday." or "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather about the weather in May".For more information and to enable this skill, visit:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PGCM1D/9.5.3  Works with Google AssistantThe Ambient Weather Google Assistant app provides Ambient Weather personal weather station owners with the ability to get real-time, and past weather information generated by the devices they have set up at AmbientWeather.netLink your account to get started: say 'hey google, Ambient Weather... weather report.' This will provide you with your outdoor weather report. You can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, ' indoor conditions'. You can also link the Ambient Weather app by downloading the Google Assistant.Here are some sample commands:• Weather Report• Outdoor conditions• Indoor conditions• Yesterday’s weather• Conditions for October 15, 2017• Conditions for September 2017• Conditions for 2016For more information and to enable this app, visit:https://assistant.google.com/services/a/id/668e6f3369f27209/10. Maintenance10.1  Adding or Subtracting Multiple SensorsIf you add or subtract multiple wireless sensors, you will need to synchronize thesensors.10.1.1  Adding or Subtracting Sensors1.  Make sure each sensor is on a different channel and in sequence (1, 2, 3, ..) before powering up. Insert the batteries.If already powered up, press the reset button inside the battery compartment.Reference Section 3.1.2 for details.2. Place each sensor about 5 to 10 feet from the console.3. Press the SENSOR button on the back of the console to begin synchronization.Reference Section 3.1.1 for details.4. Do not touch any buttons until synchronization is complete.10.1.2  Multiple Sensor FeaturesThe console will scroll through the multiple channels, so there is no need to press the Channel button. Reference Section 7.7.1.1 for details.Wunderground.com does not support multiple sensor channels. However, AmbientWeather.net does support multiple channels.The AmbientWeather.net dashboard allows you to rename the sensor description, as shown in Figure 37.Figure 3711. Specications11.1  Wireless Specications• Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer: 300 feet line of sight, 100 feet under mostconditions.• Frequency: 915 MHz11.2  Measurement SpecicationsThe following table provides specications for the measured parameters. Measurement Range Accuracy  ResolutionIndoor and Outdoor Temperature-4 to 140 °F alkalinebatteries-40 to 140 °F Lithiume2 Energizer batteries131 to 140°F:  ± 0.9°F(55 to 60°C:  ± 0.5°C)50 to 131°F:  ± 0.7°F(10 to 55°C:  ± 0.4°C)- 4 to 50°F:  ± 2.3°F(-20 to 10°C: ± 1.3°C)- 40 to - 4°F: ± 3.4°F(-40 to -20°C: ± 1.9°C)0.1 °F/°CIndoor and Outdoor Humidity1 to 99% 0 to 90% RH ± 2.5% RH @ 77°F (25°C)90 to 100% RH ± 3.5% RH @ 77°F (25°C)1%11.3  Power Consumption• Display backup power: 1 x CR2032 button cell (included)• Display: DC 5V, 1.0A 100-240V 50 / 60 Hz UL rated Class 5 adaptor• Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor: 2 x AA Alkaline or Lithium e2 Energizerfor cold weather batteries (not included)11.4  WiFi Specications• WIFI Standard: 802.11 b/g/n• Wi-Fi Operating frequency: 2.4G• Setup User Interface (UI) support setup device: Build-in WiFi with WAP mode smartdevice, including laptops, computers, smart phones and smart pads.• Recommend web browser for setup UI: Web browser support of HTML 5, such asthe latest versions of Chrome, Safari, IE, Edge, Firefox or Opera.11.5  Other Specications• Time synchronize method: Synchronized through internet UTC time server• Console Temperature Limits of Operation: 23 ˚F to 122 ˚F (-5˚C to 50˚C)11.6  Weight Specications• Console: 0.5 lbs (220 grams) with battery• Wireless Sensor: 0.32 lbs (144 grams) with batteries12. Troubleshooting GuideIf your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows:1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com2.  Technical Support: 480-346-3380 (M-F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time). Note thatArizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time.Problem SolutionThe wireless sensor communication has been lost or is intermittent or will not sync up.•Make sure the transmitter is powered up and theLED is ashing about once per minute. For coldweather environments, install lithium batteries.If the transmitter is not flashing, replace thebatteries.• Resync the console. Reference Section 3.3.2.•The maximum line of sight communication rangeis 300’ (100’ under most conditions). Move thesensor closer to the console.•If the sensor is too close (less than 5-10’), movethe sensor away from the console.•Make sure the remote sensors are nottransmitting through solid metal (acts as an RFshield), or earth barrier (down a hill).•Move the console away from electrical noisegenerating devices, such as computers, TVs andother wireless transmitters or receivers.•Radio Frequency (RF) Sensors cannot transmitthrough metal barriers (example, aluminumsiding) or multiple, thick walls.The console does not respond to commands.• Press the reset button on the back of the consolewith an open ended paper clip or sharp tool.Cannot connect the console to WiFi• Check your WiFi password is correct.•Make sure your device (desktop, laptop, tablet orphone) is connected to your WiFi router.•If you own a dual band router (2.4 and 5 GHz),make sure your WiFi 2.4 GHz band is turned on.AmbientWeather.net is not updating•Make sure your MAC address was enteredcorrectly.Make sure the checkbox is checked in the web panel (reference Figure 28).Wunderground.com is not updating•Make sure the checkbox is checked in the webpanel (reference Figure 28).•Make sure your station ID and Station Key arecorrect (reference Figure 30).•DO NOT copy and paste your station key intothe console’s web display, as it will add a laggingspace. Make sure you type it in. Also, it is easyto confuse the lower case letter l, upper case Iand the number 1, as well as the number 0 andthe letter O.Console Time is off by increments of hours.Make sure your time zone and Daylight Savings Time are set properly (Reference Section 7.1.1).13. Liability DisclaimerPlease help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to anauthorized depot.The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal ofelectronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damagesthe 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 indication of weather conditions. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.The specications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. Place the main console at least 20cm from nearby persons.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.14. FCC StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:  (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.Warning:  Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.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.The Responsible party:Company Name: Ambient, LLCAddress  : 6845 W. Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85226Phone   : 1-(480)346-338015. Warranty InformationAmbient, 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 an 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 specied 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 (6) the products 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 oods. 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.4FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementCaution: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, placethe unit at least 20cm from nearby persons.

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