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1. S ambient weather Ambient Weather HP 816A User Manual ambient weather 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather HOLDPEAK HP 816A wind meter The following user guide provides step by step instructions for operation and troubleshooting To download the latest manual and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispaces com hp8 16a 2 Functions The HP 816A wind meter measures and displays the following parameters e Wind speed current maximum and average e Temperature e Wind Chill Indicator The HP 816A also features Low battery warning e LCD back light e Auto and manual power off 3 Operation 3 1 Power On To turn on the unit press and hold the button for 2 seconds The wind speed and temperature will be displayed and the back light will turn on 3 2 Wind Speed Units Press and hold the button for 3 seconds The current units e SET will flash Press th button to switch between the units mph Version 1 1 m s km h ft min and knots Press the IMODE button to confirm 3 3 Wind Speed Mode current maximum and average Press and hold the button for 3 seconds Press the button to advance past the wind speed units as described in the previous section until Cu current wind speed is displayed Press the button to switch between the modes Cu current wind speed MAX maximum wind speed since power up and AVG average wind speed2. 3 4 Wind Chill When the temperature is less than 32 F 0 C the WIND CHILL icon is displayed the unit does not display the actual wind chill value 3 5 Temperature Units Press the button to switch between C and F units 3 6 LCD Backlight To turn on the LCD backlight press any key and the backlight will stay on for 12 seconds 3 7 Power Off To turn off the unit press and hold the button for 2 seconds 4 Maintenance 4 1 Replacing the Battery When your display becomes dim or disappears replace the battery With your finger open the battery compartment by turning the battery cover to the left Use only new CR2032 coin cell batteries available where watch batteries are sold or AmbientWeather com Wipe the battery clean of any fingerprints and insert the positive pole into the battery cover cradle Replace and turn the battery cover to the right until firmly in place 4 2 Installing the Lanyard Disconnect the lanyard from the cord pop lock Feed the cord end through the opening in the bottom of the unit and through the cord Copyright 2010 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Pull tight Connect the lanyard 5 Specifications Wind Speed Unit Threshold Accuracy m s imeter seoond cae 0 5860 19 m feet minute vse 055 02 or gt km hr kilometers hour 0 90 0 3 3 2 knots 0 55 0 65 mph 065 02 02 Temperature Unit Accuracy P2 C 3 6 F 10 C F Other Specif
3. M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time Version 1 1 Vane is noisy at high speed The unit contains a magnet and is susceptible to electro magnetic fields Move the wind meter away from computers and electric motors Displays wind speed when there is no wind It is normal for the impeller to oscillate as it comes to a stop and it is not imbalanced The unit contains a very small magnet that responds to the earth s magnetic fields This does not affect the accuracy of the wind speed readings and only appears when breaking or accelerating Impeller appears imbalanced The LCD display will not operate below approximately 14 F Use the warmth of your body or environment for use in cold weather conditions or Battery is dead Replace the battery Display is dim or disappears This is normal for the vane to vibrate at high speed Do not operate above 65 mph Above 65 mph the unit will display The unit does not provide the actual wind chill value but simply provides the WIND CHILL icon when temperature is below freezing Unit does not measure Wind Chill 8 Accessories The following accessories are available for this weather station at www AmbientWeather com Accessory Silva Polaris Handheld Compass for Anemometer Calibration Handheld compass for wind direction Standard CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Battery 1 battery Ambient Outdoors CR2032 3 Volt Lithium Button Cell Battery Cop
4. f purchase to Ambient LLC Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified 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 applications and uses that this product was not intended Page 2
5. ications Battery Thermometer Operating Temperature Operating Humidity CR2032 3 0V NTC Thermometer 10 to 45 C 14 to 113 F lt 90 RH Storage Temperature 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Current consumption 3mA Battery life typical capacity is 73 hours continuous operation 220 mAh Weight 53 grams with lanyard 6 Glossary of Terms Accuracy is defined as the ability of a Accuracy measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured Page 1 S ambient weather An empirical measure for describing wind speed based mainly on observed sea conditions defined as follows Force olom o Light Air Light Breeze 11 16 p Bree Breeze E E Beaufort Scale R Range is defined as the amount or extent a value one can be measured Resolution is defined as the number of significant digits decimal places to which a value is being reliably measured Resolution Average wind speed is the current wind speed averaged over the last 8 sample periods or a four second running average Wind Speed Average Current wind speed is the measured wind speed which is sampled every 0 5 seconds Wind Speed Current 7 Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Live Chat Support www ambientweather com chat html M F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time 3 Technical Support 480 283 1644
6. yright 2010 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved 9 Liability Disclaimer 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 not to be used for medical purposes or for public information e The specifications of this product may change without prior notice This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children e The product is not waterproof Do not submerse in water Do not operate the unit above 65 mph the maximum range e 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 THIS PRODUCT 9 Warranty Information Ambient 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 a Ambient LLC The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof o
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