Frequently Asked Questions

Tag WS-8460

Weather Station Console Is Showing The Wrong Day Of The Week.

If the weather station is showing the wrong day of the week:

Make sure the year is correct.
Make sure the month-day format is MM-DD and DD-MM (day/month vs month/day).
Make sure the time zone is set correctly if the console time is radio controlled or obtained over the Internet.
Make sure AM/PM is correct. If the clock is 12 hours ahead or behind, it can show the wrong day half of time.

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How Do I Rotate Or Reverse The Projection 180 Degrees On My Clock?

To rotate or reverse the projection on your clock, press the Rotate button on the top or back of your clock (depending on the model):

If you own an older Model RC-8427, there is an added step. You must press the SNOOZE/LIGHT key first, let go, and then press the REVERSE key.

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Console Is Displaying Er Code Or Dashes (--) For Remote Sensor(S), WS-8460.

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Make sure the remote sensor is on channel 1. If you have more than one sensor, make sure the sensors are on different channels (#3 in the figure below, Transmitter channel (assign the transmitter to 1,2 or 3, default = 1).
Power down and up the remote sensor by removing and reinserting the batteries, or press the RESET button (#2 in the image above). The LED Light (#1) will blink about once per minute. If the LED does not blink immediately after pressing the reset button, there may be a problem with low batteries or the sensor.
If the LED does not blink once per minute, replace the batteries with fresh high quality non-rechargeable batteries. We recommend Energizer Lithium Ultimate because of the wide temperature range and the battery chemistry (see article below). If the problem persists, the sensor will need replacing (last step, below).
Make sure that the clock or display console is showing the appropriate channel. For example, if you have only one sensor (Channel 1), makes sure the console is displaying Channel 1.To change the Channel number on the console, reference the Figure below. Press the +/CHANNEL button (#14) to view wireless channels 1, 2 and 3.
Place the sensor(s) about 10 feet from the console. Press the SCAN button (#19 above). The console will begin searching for sensors. Do not touch any buttons for several minutes to allow for synchronization.
If the problem persists, press the RESET button (#13) to perform a factory reset. The console will begin searching for sensors. Do not touch any buttons for several minutes to allow for synchronization.
If the problem persists, the sensor may need replacing. We have a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit: www.AmbientWeather.com/rma.html
For out of warranty replacements, the sensor is available, here:https://www.ambientweather.com/amtx8300.html

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Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws8460.html

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Can The Projection Brightness Or Size Be Adjusted Or Dimmed?

The projection brightness or size cannot be adjusted.

The farther away the projection is from the wall or ceiling, the larger and dimmer the projection gets.

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Factory Reset, WS-8460

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If functions are not working properly, it may be necessary to perform a factory reset.

To restore the console to factory default, see Figure below, #13. Press the RESET button:

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https://p10.secure.hostingprod.com/@site.ambientweatherstore.com/ssl/Manuals/WS-8460.pdf

Product Page
https://www.ambientweather.com/amws8460.html

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The Projection Cycles Between Indoor And Outdoor Temperature. Can This Be Controlled?

No, this feature cannot be modified or controlled. This includes masking one character, or controlling the timing.

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The AC Adapter Is Not Making A Good Connection

If you own a volt meter, test the output of the AC adapter. If the voltage is normal, the device itself may have a connection issue and would need to be replaced.
Ambient Weather has a one year warranty. To replace under warranty, please visit:
http://AmbientWeather.com/rma.html

If out of warranty, consult the https://AmbientWeather.com website and search for the product name and the replacement adapter will be displayed in the search results.

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