Ambient Weather WS-8460 User manual

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Ambient Weather WS-8460 ClearView Projection Alarm
Clock with Indoor Temperature and Color Changing
Outdoor Temperature User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2
2. Warnings .........................................................................................................................................2
3. Getting Started ................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Product Features.....................................................................................................................3
3.1.1 Display Clock.....................................................................................................................3
3.1.2 Wireless Transmitter...........................................................................................................5
3.2 Parts List.................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Powering Up...........................................................................................................................6
3.4 Siting the Wireless Transmitter Outside.................................................................................6
4. Clock Display..................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Normal Time Display Mode...................................................................................................7
5. Settings............................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Time, Date, and Language Settings........................................................................................7
5.2 Alarm Settings........................................................................................................................8
5.2.1 Using theAlarm and Snooze Functions.............................................................................8
5.3 Projector and Backlight..........................................................................................................9
5.3.1 Projector Rotation ..............................................................................................................9
5.3.2 Adjusting Projector Focus..................................................................................................9
5.4 Barometric Pressure Display and Settings .............................................................................9
5.4.1 Barometric Pressure Units of Measure...............................................................................9
5.4.2 Absolute Pressure vs. Relative Pressure.............................................................................9
5.4.3 Relative Pressure Calibration.............................................................................................9
5.5 The Barograph......................................................................................................................10
5.6 Viewing Minimum and Maximum Records (Memory Mode) .............................................11
5.7 Viewing Historical Data (History Mode) ............................................................................. 11
5.8 Color Changing Feature .......................................................................................................11
5.8.1 Manual Color Preference .................................................................................................12
5.8.2 Outdoor Temperature Color .............................................................................................12
5.9 Back Light Off/Lo/Hi...........................................................................................................12
5.10 Wireless Sensor Display.......................................................................................................13
5.11 Wireless Sensor Low Battery Indictor..................................................................................13
5.12 Viewing the Wireless Sensor Channels................................................................................13
5.13 Syncing and Resyncing the Wireless Sensor........................................................................13
5.14 Adding Multiple Wireless Sensors.......................................................................................14
6. Specifications................................................................................................................................14
6.1 Wireless Specifications ........................................................................................................14
6.2 Measurement Specifications.................................................................................................14
6.2 Power Consumption....................................................................................................................14
7. Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................................14
8. Accessories ...................................................................................................................................15

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9. Liability Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................15
10. FCC Statement..........................................................................................................................16
11. Warranty Information ...............................................................................................................16
1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WS-8460 ClearView Projection Alarm Clock
with Indoor Temperature and Color Changing Outdoor Temperature. 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/ws8460
2. Warnings
Warning. Never look directly into the time and temperature projector for a prolonged period
of time. This can cause temporary blindness.
Warning. Only use approved AC adapter.

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3. Getting Started
3.1Product Features
3.1.1 Display Clock
Figure 1

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No
Description
No
Description
1
Alarm/Snooze Button
- Stop the current alarm when sounding and
enter into snooze mode.
- Press and hold for two seconds to stop the
current alarm when sounding for 24 hours.
12
FOCUS Knob
-Adjust the focus of the projected time
and temperature.
2
Reverse Button
Press to reverse the projection 180 degrees.
13
RESET Button
- Press to reset all values to default
values.
- In case of malfunction, the unit can be
reset.
3
Projector
- Projects the time and indoor/outdoor
temperature (automatically scrolls between
indoor and outdoor temperature every 5
seconds).
14
CHANNEL/UP Button
- In set mode, press to increase the
values (press and hold to change
rapidly).
- In normal time display mode, press to
switch between Remote Sensor
Channels 1, 2 and 3.
- In normal time display mode, press
and hold for 2 seconds to automatically
scroll between sensor channels 1, 2 and
3.
4
LCD Display
15
12/24 / DOWN Button
- In set mode, press to decrease the
values.(press and hold to change
rapidly)
- In normal time mode, press to switch
between 12 and 24 hour format.
5
Time Button
- Press to switch between Month/Date and
alarm time mode (Alarm 1 and 2).
- Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter time
set mode.
- In time set mode, press to step through the
different time and date settings.
16
HISTORY Button
- In normal mode, press to view hourly
historical data stored in memory (last 72
hours).
6
ALARM Button
- In normal time display mode, Press TIME
button to displayALM1 &ALM2.
Press ALARM to turn on/off ALM1 &
ALM2.
- Press to stop the current alarm when the
alarm is ringing and turn off the alarm and
snooze function.
- In alarm time mode, press and hold for 2
seconds to enter alarm time setting mode.
- In alarm time setting mode, press to step
through the different time and date settings.
17
BARO Button
- Press to switch pressure units of
measure between hPa, inHg and mmHg.
- Press and hold for 2 seconds to switch
between relative pressure and absolute
pressure.
- In relative pressure mode (REL is
flashing), press BARO to enter the
relative pressure calibration mode. Press
BARO again to save and exit the
settings, or
the clock will automatically exit in 60
seconds without pressing any key.
- In absolute pressure mode, press
BARO to save and exit the setting.
7
MAX / MIN Button
- Press to display the maximum and
18
°F/°C Switch
- Select switch between °F and °C units

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No
Description
No
Description
minimum temperature and pressure records.
of measure.
8
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE Button
- Press it to enter TEMP mode, and the
backlight will change color according to the
outdoor temperature transmitted from the
remote sensor. There are 13 backlight colors
for the different temperature ranges.
19
SCAN Button
Press to resynchronize with the sensors.
9
MANUALButton
- Press MANUAL button and the backlight
color will change automatically (256 colors);
Press it again, and the backlight color will
stop at the color you prefer.
20
OFF / LO / HI Slide Switch
- Slide to the OFF position to turn off
the backlight.
- Slide to the HI position to brighten the
backlight.
- Slide to the LO position to dim
backlight.
10
RAINBOW Button
Press RAINBOW button, and the backlight
will change color as follows:
white>red>orange>yellow>green>cyan>blue>purple
21
AC Jack
-AC 6V 300mA.
11
TUNE Button
Press and hold the TUNE button to fine tune
the color. The backlight will automatically
display 256colors. Let go of the TUNE
button to stop at the color you prefer.
22
Battery door
-Accommodates lithium battery
CR2032 for back-up.
3.1.2 Wireless Transmitter
Figure 2
No
Description
No
Description
1
Transmitter LED (flashes when the remote
is transmitting)
5
Wall hanger
2
Reset button (press reset to restart the
transmitter)
6
Battery cover
3
Transmitter channel (assign the transmitter
to 1,2 or 3, default = 1)
7
Table stand
4
2 x AA batteries
Note: The WS-8460 supports three wireless channels. If you have one sensor, leave the transmitter

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channel at Channel 1. If you have more than one sensor, refer to Section 5.14.
3.2 Parts List
QTY
Item
1
Clock
Frame Dimensions 6.42" W x 3.19"H x 2.24"D
(163W x 81H x 57D mm)
1
Wireless Transmitter (LxWxH): 4.0” L x 2.5” W x 1.5” D
1
UL Rated AC Adapter
1
User Manual
3.3 Powering Up
Note: The power up sequence must be performed in the order shown in this section (remote
transmitter FIRST, Display Clock SECOND) to avoid the Clock synchronization time out.
The Transmitter:
1. Remove the battery door on the back of the transmitter and insert 2 new AA batteries,
according to the polarity information marked on the battery compartment, and replace the
battery door, as shown in Figure 2. Place the transmitter about 5 feet from the clock.
The Clock:
1. Energize the battery by releasing the pull tab on the bottom of the clock.
2. Plug theAC adaptor into the DC jack of the clock.
3. Once the wireless transmitter has synced up to the clock, you can place the sensor outside.
Note: If no display is present after powering up the clock, press the reset button on the back of the
clock.
3.4 Siting the Wireless Transmitter Outside
It is recommended you place the remote sensor in a shaded area.
Direct sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature readings. Although the
sensor is weatherproof, it is best to mount in a well-protected area, such as an eve. Do not place in
standing water or snow.
Wireless signals are impacted by distance, interference (other wireless devices, wireless phones,
wireless routers, TVs and computer monitors), and transmission barriers, such as walls. In general,
wireless signals will not penetrate solid metal and earth (down a hill, for example).
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction
decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below.
Medium
RF Signal Strength Reduction
Glass (untreated)
5-15%
Plastics
10-15%
Wood
10-40%
Brick
10-40%
Concrete
40-80%
Metal
90-100%

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4. Clock Display
4.1 Normal Time Display Mode
No
Description
No
Description
1
Date / Day or Week
7
Wireless Sensor Low Battery Indicator
2
Time / Time Alarm
8
Wireless signal strength indicator
3
Alarm 1
9
Indoor Temperature
4
Alarm 2
10
Barograph
5
Wireless Channel Indicator (1,2 or 3)
11
Relative / Absolute Pressure
6
Wireless Temperature (channels 1, 2 or 3)
Figure 3
5. Settings
5.1Time, Date, and Language Settings
While in normal time mode, perform the following operations to set date, time and language:

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Command
Mode
Settings
[TIME] + 2
seconds
Enter Time and Date Settings
12 hour / 24 hour format
Press [UP] to change between 12H and 24H
format.
[TIME]
Hour
Press [UP] to increase, [DOWN] to decrease.
[TIME]
Minute
Press [UP] to increase, [DOWN] to decrease.
[TIME]
Second
Press [UP] to reset to 0.
[TIME]
Year
Press [UP] to increase, [DOWN] to decrease.
[TIME]
Month / Day Format
Press [UP] to change between Month/Day (M-D)
and Day/Month (D-M).
[TIME]
Month
Press [UP] to increase, [DOWN] to decrease.
[TIME]
Day
Press [UP] to increase, [DOWN] to decrease.
[TIME]
00H
This feature is currently not used. Press [TIME]
again to continue.
[TIME]
Language
Press [UP] to change between EN (English), FR
(French), DE (German), ES (Spanish), IT
(Italian), NL (Dutch) and RU (Russian)
[TIME]
Exit Time and Date Settings
[TIME] + 2 seconds means press and hold the TIME button for two seconds.
[TIME] means press but do not hold the TIME button.
Figure 4
5.2 Alarm Settings
While in normal time mode, press the TIME button once to set ALARM1. Press the TIME button
again to set ALARM2. Once ALARM1 or ALARM2 are displayed in the date field (see Figure 3, No.
10), perform the following:
Command
Mode
Settings
[ALARM] + 2
seconds
Enter Alarm Settings
Alarm Hour
Press [UP] to increase, [DOWN] to decrease.
[ALARM]
Alarm Minute
Press [UP] to increase, [DOWN] to decrease.
[ALARM]
Exit Alarm Settings
[ALARM] + 2 seconds means press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds.
[ALARM] means press but do not hold the ALARM button.
Figure 5
5.2.1 Using the Alarm and Snooze Functions
1. Set the alarm time as described in Section 5.2. While in normal time mode:
2. Press theALARM button once to turn onALARM1 1.
3. Press theALARM button again to turn onALARM2 2.
4. Press theALARM button again to turn on 1 and 2.
5. Press theALARM button again to turn off 1 and 2.
Note: Press the ALARM button to turn off the alarm sound. If no button is pressed during the
alarm period, the alarm will turn off automatically in two minutes. To temporarily silence the alarm,
press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button on the top of the clock. The alarm bell icon will keep flashing.
If the snooze function is turned on, the 4-step crescendo alarm will sound every five minutes. Press the
ALARM button to silence the alarm.

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5.3 Projector and Backlight
Note: The projector only operates while plugged intoAC power.
5.3.1 Projector Rotation
Press the REVERSE button on the top of the clock to reverse the projected data 180
degrees.
Figure 6
5.3.2 Adjusting Projector Focus
Adjust the focus of the projected data by rotating the focus knob on the projector.
5.4 Barometric Pressure Display and Settings
5.4.1 Barometric Pressure Units of Measure
In normal time mode, press the BARO button to change barometric units of measure (hPa / inHg /
mmHg).
5.4.2 Absolute Pressure vs. Relative Pressure
Press and hold the BARO button for 2 seconds to enter barometric mode, and press the UP button to
switch between the relative and absolute pressure reading.
5.4.3 Relative Pressure Calibration
Please Reference Section 5.4.3.1 for details on the purpose of calibrating relative pressure, and how
to calibrate relative pressure in your area.
1. Press and hold the BARO button for 2 seconds to enter barometric mode. The icon rel or abs
(relative or absolute) will flash.
Make sure the REL Pressure is showing on the display. If ABS Pressure is showing, switch to
REL pressure per Section 5.4.2.
2. Press (do not hold) the BARO button again. The relative pressure will flash.

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3. Press the UP to increase the relative pressure and DOWN to decrease the relative pressure.
4. Press (do not hold) the BARO button again to exit the relative pressure calibration mode, or
wait 60 seconds to time out.
Note: After calibration, the barograph will reset to 0 change (flat line across the graph).
5.4.3.1 Relative vs. Absolute Pressure and Calibration
The clock displays two different pressures: absolute (measured) and relative (corrected to sea-level).
To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to
sea-level conditions. Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude, the sea-level corrected
relative pressure (the pressure your location would be at if located at sea-level) is generally higher
than your measured absolute pressure.
Thus, your absolute pressure may read 28.62 inHg (969 mb) at an altitude of 1000 feet (305 m), but
the relative pressure is 30.00 inHg (1016 mb).
The standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb). This is the average sea-level pressure
around the world. Relative pressure measurements greater than 29.92 inHg (1013 mb) are
considered high pressure and relative pressure measurements less than 29.92 inHg are considered low
pressure.
To determine the relative pressure for your location, locate an official reporting station near you (the
internet is the best source for real time barometer conditions, such as Weather.com or
Wunderground.com), and set your weather station to match the official reporting station.
5.5 The Barograph
The barograph allows you to predict weather by displaying the change in pressure over time.
In general, when pressure is increasing, the weather is improving, and when pressure is decreasing, the
weather is deteriorating. This is referred to by meteorologists as high pressure and low pressure
conditions. Storms and hurricanes will result in a rapid decrease in pressure. Hot, dry weather is
usually a result of high pressure.
The graph displays the pressure trend over the last 24 hours (the oldest data is on the left of the graph
and the newest data is on the right of the graph. The horizontal axis is time, and is plotted -1, -2, -3, -6,
-12, -18 and -24 hours ago.
The vertical axis is the change in pressure from the current pressure. Thus, the current pressure is
displayed as 0. The vertical axis is auto-scaled, and will change automatically based on the magnitude
of the change in pressure over the 24 hour period.
The example in Figure 7 shows a drop in pressure 6 hours ago of about -4 hPa.