User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC AWS888

COLOUR WEATHER STATION MODEL: AWS888 USER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS About this guide ......................................................... 2 Product overview ....................................................... 2 Main unit ............................................................... 2 Remote unit .......................................................... 4 Getting started ........................................................... 7 Batteries ............................................................... 7 AC adaptor ........................................................... 7 Remote unit set up .................................................... 7 Installation ............................................................ 8 Clock .................................................................... 8 Radio signal ......................................................... 8 Remote sensor searching ................................ 8 Main unit sensor searching .............................. 9 General settings mode .............................................. 9 Navigating through main menu ............................ 9 Changing settings ................................................ 9 Clock setting ....................................................... 10 Alarm setting ....................................................... 11 Alarm type (daily / weekday) ............................... 11 Snooze ................................................................ 11 Weather setting mode ........................................ 12 Altitude compensation function .......................... 12 Clock alarm mode .................................................... 13 Turning alarm on/off ........................................... 13 1 AWS888 English r23 op Black 1 Weather forecast mode ........................................... Temperature, pressure & hygro mode ..................... Barometer display .............................................. Thermo & hygro memory ................................... Clear MIN / MAX records ................................... Current thermo-hygro display ............................. Auto scan function .............................................. Comfort zone ...................................................... Trends ................................................................ System setting mode ............................................... System settings .................................................. Volume ........................................................... Language ....................................................... Silence mode ................................................. Auto rotation frequency .................................. Sleep mode .................................................... Auto rotation display mode ...................................... Clock alarm display mode ....................................... Reset system ........................................................... Default settings ........................................................ Low battery detection .............................................. Safety & care ........................................................... Warnings .................................................................. Troubleshooting ....................................................... Specifications .......................................................... About Oregon Scientific ........................................... 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your selection of the World's first Colour Weather Station (AWS888) from Oregon ScientificTM. This powerful device bundles animated weather forecasting, barometric pressure monitoring, indoor / outdoor wireless temperature and humidity readings, time / date keeping, and dual alarm features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know. In this box, you will find: · · · · Main unit Remote sensor Batteries AC adaptor 1. 2. 3. 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT TOP VIEW 1 2 3 4 Photo Sensor Cell SNOOZE CHANNEL HOME - return to MAIN MENU NOTE The Photo Sensor Cell can adjust the backlight automatically. In a darker room, the cell will decrease the screen's brightness as to not irritate the user's eye from over-brightness. Conversely, in a brighter room, it increases the brightness of the screen so that it can be seen in bright white light. 2 AWS888 English r23 op Black 2 10/14/03, 4:32 PM FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW / BATTERY COMPARTMENT 1 2 3 1 2 1. 2. 3. Colour display - Increase / decrease setting / ENTER - select option 1. 2. RESET SEARCH 3 AWS888 English r23 op Black 3 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN LCD DISPLAY (HOME MENU) 1 2 3 REMOTE UNIT (RTGR328N) This sensor works as an RF clock receiver for this main unit but does not work with previous models. If you want to purchase additional remote sensors, select a model that does not include the RF function such as: · THGR228N / THGR238N (3-channel sensor) · THGR328N (5-channel sensor) 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Weather Forecast Display Mode Clock & Alarm Display Mode Temperature / Pressure / Hygro Display Mode Auto Rotation Display Mode General Setting Mode System Setting Mode NOTE Sub menus will be described within the related sections. 4 AWS888 English r23 op Black 4 10/14/03, 4:32 PM FRONT LCD 4 1 1 2 2 3 5 6 7 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. RF clock reception Channel no. Low battery indicator Time Temperature (°C or °F) Relative humidity Temperature / Humidity reading 1. 2. 3. LCD display LED status indicator Ventilation duct 5 AWS888 English r23 op Black 5 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN BACK FOLD-OUT STAND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. 2. Fold-out the stand. Lock it into place. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Wall mount (recess hole) CHANNEL switch RESET °C/°F switch SEARCH button EU/UK radio signal format switch Battery compartment Fold-out stand 6 AWS888 English r23 op Black 6 10/14/03, 4:32 PM GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied with this product. Press the RESET button whenever you change batteries. NOTE Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable batteries. AC ADAPTOR (main unit) When the main unit is plugged into the power socket or batteries are inserted for the first time, an opening animation will be shown before the MAIN menu screen. Connect the AC adaptor to your weather station's AC socket located on the side of the main unit. NOTE Batteries are for memory backup purposes only; the AC adaptor should power the main unit. REMOTE UNIT SET UP Up to 5 remote units can be used with this product to monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The remote unit included in this package is used to receive radio frequency signals for the radio-controlled clock, and to measure temperature and humidity. The measurement unit (°C or °F) and channel number (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) switches are located in the battery compartment of the remote unit, and should be set prior to installation. NOTE Additional remote units that measure temperature and humidity are sold separately. If you are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select a different channel number for each unit. The following remote units are compatible with this product: · · · · THGR228N THGR238N THR228N THGR328N 7 AWS888 English r23 op Black 7 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN INSTALLATION Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess holes on the back of the unit. For best results: · Insert the batteries and select the measurement unit and channel number first. · Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture. · Do not place the remote unit more than 30 meters (98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit. · Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor) unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture. · To maximize radio frequency reception for the radio-controlled clock, place the remote unit in a location with a clear view to the sky. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best reception. CLOCK This remote unit can automatically synchronize the date and time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England). When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink during reception. 8 AWS888 English r23 op Black 8 10/14/03, 4:32 PM When the remote unit receives the radio-controlled clock signal and is paired up with the main unit, the clock in the main unit will automatically be updated. RADIO SIGNAL REMOTE SENSOR SEARCHING The RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT switch is located inside the battery compartment. Select EU (DCF) or UK (MSF). Press RESET. Reception takes 2 - 10 minutes to complete. Once complete, the icon will stop blinking. Strong signal Weak signal No signal Press SEARCH to manually activate search for radiocontrolled clock signal. The tower icon will blink until the clock signal is found or the search period times out. NOTE The remote unit collects RF signals. For best results, place it away from metallic or electrical objects, and in a location with a clear view to the sky. MAIN UNIT SENSOR SEARCHING Press and hold SEARCH for 2 seconds to manually activate sensor searching. The search icon will blink until the remote signal is found or the search period times out. Search for channel signal (shown in Temp-HygroPressure mode): Searching for Sensor Sensor found No sensor found NOTE The sensor search will automatically start when the main unit is reset. GENERAL SETTINGS MODE All settings and display options for this product are accessible from the MAIN MENU. NAVIGATING THROUGH MAIN MENU To access MAIN MENU from any screen press HOME. or Press to highlight a desired option then press ENTER to activate it. CHANGING SETTINGS or to highlight the option you 1. Press wish to change. 2. Press ENTER to select it. UP or DOWN buttons to 3. Use the change values. 4. Press ENTER confirm changes. TIP: Pressing the screen. 9 will return you to the previous Search for RF clock signal (Shown in Clock-Alarm mode). The selected sensor's channel will be shown in the house display window: Strong clock and remote signal Weak clock and remote signal No signal If no signal is found, check remote unit batteries. AWS888 English r23 op Black 9 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN CLOCK SETTING Auto-synchronization should be deactivated before you manually set the clock. To do this, follow the instructions stated below and turn the RF CLOCK function OFF in CLOCK SETTING mode. 1. From the HOME MENU access the GENERAL SETTING mode. Press / to select CLOCK SETTING, then press ENTER. TIME YY-MM-DD FORMAT Set Hour and Minute Set Year, Month and Date Set 12 or 24 hour format and Analog, Digital or Classic Clock display format Set Auto synchronization on or off Set 2nd zone-time Return to previous page RF CLOCK 2nd ZONEOFFSET Exit · Press 2. CLOCK SETTING mode / to choose a setting (the selected item will flash). · Press ENTER to start making adjustments. · Press / to change values. · Press ENTER to confirm changes. TIP: Press HOME to return to MAIN MENU. 2nd ZONE-OFFSET You can offset current local time to correspond with the time from another region (2nd zone). For example, if the current local time is 1:30pm and the time in another region is 3:30pm, you should adjust the 2nd ZONE-OFFSET to +02 to compensate. 10 3. Choose the settings that need to be adjusted: AWS888 English r23 op Black 10 10/14/03, 4:32 PM ALARM SETTING When activated, the alarm starts quietly, then gradually becomes louder until it crescendos at 1 minute; it shuts off at two minutes. 1. From the HOME MENU access the GENERAL SETTING mode. 4. Setting the alarm: · Press / to choose an alarm (1 or 2). The selected alarm will be swinging. · Press ENTER begin adjusting values. · Press / change values. · Press ENTER to confirm changes. A will indicate that an alarm is active. Press / to select ALARM SETTING, then press ENTER 2. ALARM SETTINGS mode ALARM TYPES: DAILY AND WEEKDAYS ALARM · DAILY alarm can be set to go off once at the set time everyday of the week. · WEEKDAYS alarm will go off at the set time every weekday of the week (i.e., Monday to Friday only). SNOOZE Press SNOOZE to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm icon will swing in Clock-Alarm mode while Snooze is activated. To deactivate the snooze function, press and hold the SNOOZE button for two seconds during the snooze period. NOTE When the snooze function is enabled, changing the clock, calendar or alarm setting will disable the snooze setting. 11 3. Choose the settings that you want to adjust: Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Exit Set Hour, Minute, Alarm type and Alarm on or off Set Hour, Minute, Alarm type and Alarm on or off Return to previous page AWS888 English r23 op Black 11 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN WEATHER SETTING MODE In this mode you can adjust various weather calibration settings, such as the unit of temperature and barometric display along with altitude settings for more accurate weather forecasting. 1. From the HOME MENU access the GENERAL SETTING mode. Press / to select weather settings, then ENTER. In this mode you can set: Temperature Barometric Unit Altitude Exit Select °C or °F temperature units Select Mb/hPa or inHg pressure units Set the compensated altitude [-100m to 2500m] (default 0m) Return to previous page Press / to select the value you wish to change, then press ENTER. Adjust the values using / , press ENTER to keep them. 2. WEATHER SETTING mode ALTITUDE COMPENSATION FUNCTION Set the altitude corresponding to how far above or below you are to sea level to make barometric measurements accurate. 12 AWS888 English r23 op Black 12 10/14/03, 4:32 PM CLOCK-ALARM MODE This is basically a viewing mode where time, date and alarm information is conveniently displayed. In this mode you can turn alarms 1 or 2 ON/OFF. · Current time · Zone time · Calendar · Two alarm settings WEATHER FORECAST MODE This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. A weather forecast with sound effect is always active: TURNING THE ALARM ON/OFF In Clock-Alarm mode you can switch ON/OFF alarm 1 or 2 separately without going into the setting mode: 1. 2. 3. Press CHANNEL to select alarm 1 or 2 / to switch alarm on or off. Press Press ENTER or wait 10 seconds to confirm the changes. Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy TIP: You can change the look of your display. Snowy 13 AWS888 English r23 op Black 13 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN The weather forecast symbol is updated every 15 minutes. TEMPERATURE / PRESSURE / HYGRO MODE With the press of a button, you can check the current indoor or outdoor temperature, relative humidity comfort level, trend, and record measurements. Outdoor measurements are taken by the remote sensors then relayed back to the main unit. From the MAIN MENU access TEMP, HYGRO, PRESSURE mode. BAROMETER DISPLAY This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the past 24 hours to provide a weather forecast. You can display current and past readings by pressing the / keys. From the barometer display: -1 -3 -6 -12 -24 1 hour ago 3 hours ago 6 hours ago 12 hours ago 24 hours ago THERMO AND HYGRO MEMORY Temperature and humidity are stored in the main memory. There are separate memories for the indoor and outdoor channel sensors. To display a (MIN/MAX) reading, select a channel by pressing CHANNEL. 14 AWS888 English r23 op Black 14 10/14/03, 4:32 PM When the desired channel has been selected: · MAX: Press and HOLD · MIN: Press and HOLD for 2 seconds. for 2 seconds. COMFORT ZONE The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are always shown, they display the relationship between temperature and humidity. Zone Temperature Any 20 - 25 ° C (68 - 77 ° F) Any Relative Humidity >70% CLEAR MIN / MAX RECORDS Press and hold and (simultaneously) for 2 seconds until you hear a beep. CURRENT THERMO-HYGRO DISPLAY Press CHANNEL to switch between 5 outdoor channels. A current trend corresponding to the selected channel will be displayed. 40 - 70% <40% AUTO SCAN FUNCTION When enabled, the thermo-hygro display for each channel will be displayed for 4 seconds before changing to the next channel. To start auto scan, press and hold CHANNEL until you hear a beep (press CHANNEL again to exit auto scan mode). TRENDS For each channel the following symbols represent: Temperature Humidity A trend will show the changes along with the recorded maximum and minimum values taken over a 24-hour period. 15 AWS888 English r23 op Black 15 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN Trends: UP STEADY DOWN SYSTEM SETTING MODE In this mode you can customize various system settings. From the MAIN MENU, enter SYSTEM SETTING mode, then: 1. 2. / to choose a setting, then press Press ENTER to start making changes. Press / to make the desired changes, ENTER to confirm. SYSTEM SETTINGS · Volume: Adjust system volume levels · Language: Select the display language, English, German, French, Italian or Spanish. · Silence mode: (ON) No sound will be heard in animated display mode or the main menu. · Auto rotation frequency: Adjust rotation speed (normal, fast, slow). · Sleep mode: Program the LCD display to turn ON or OFF during a period of time. In this mode all features are still active but you cannot see the display or hear sounds. The display turns on when the alarm goes off or a button is pressed. AUTO ROTATION DISPLAY MODE When this function is enabled, the unit will automatically switch between the following modes: · Weather forecast · Clock-alarm · Temperature/pressure/Hygro You can adjust the speed at which each mode is displayed via the auto rotation frequency setting. 16 AWS888 English r23 op Black 16 10/14/03, 4:32 PM CLOCK ALARM DISPLAY MODE This is a display mode that presents the time, date, and alarm one of the following ways: DEFAULT SETTINGS Date Time 1/1/2003 00:00:00 (24 hour format) or 12:00:00 am (12 hour format) Time-second display mode Alarm disabled Sleep start at 12:00 a.m. and sleep end at 6:00 a.m. & function disabled Off Partly cloudy Current pressure 0m Current indoor Steady Steady Enabled Enabled Clock display Daily/weekly alarm Digital Analog Classic* Sleep Mode *In Classic display mode, the hourly chime is animated with a cuckoo bird and cuckoo sound. Silence Mode NOTE You can set which clock is displayed from the CLOCK SETTNG mode. Access the FORMAT option to toggle between Digital, Analog and Classic views. RESET SYSTEM The RESET buttons are located on the back of the main unit and in the battery compartment for the remote unit. Press these buttons whenever you change the batteries, or whenever performance is not behaving as expected (e.g., unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or automatic clock, etc.). NOTE After resetting the system all system information will be erased and returned to factory defaults. The main unit will also check battery condition. 17 AWS888 English r23 op Black 17 Weather Pressure display Altitude Thermo-hygro display Indoor temperature trend Indoor humidity trend Sensor search Receive RF clock Press RESET to restore all settings to factory defaults. 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN LOW BATTERY DETECTION icon will When battery levels get too low, the appear. Also, when no adaptor is connected, the icon will be displayed. The battery / adaptor status can be seen on: SAFETY AND CARE Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a high-traffic location. WARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Observe the following guidelines: · Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the unit. · Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity. · Do not tamper with the internal components. · Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. · Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product. · Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time. · Do not scratch the LCD display. · Do not make any changes or modifications to this product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the product. · The contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice. · Images not drawn to scale. 18 · Clock display · Weather display · Remote thermo-hygro sensor NOTE The main unit will display the channel battery status when the corresponding channel is selected. AWS888 English r23 op Black 18 10/14/03, 4:32 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting our customer service department. Problem Barometer Calendar Symptom Unusual readings Unusual date / month Cannot adjust clock Cannot autosynch Shows "LLL" or "HHH" Cannot locate remote unit No display Remedy Set altitude / unit Change language SPECIFICATIONS Main unit dimensions LxWxH 165 x 124 x 39mm (6.5 x 4.88 x 1.54 inches) Weight 432g (with batteries) Remote unit dimensions LxWxH 70 x 24.5 x 116mm (2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches) Weight 156g (with batteries) Temperature Unit Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Comfort Memory Trend °C or °F -5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F) -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) 0.1 °C (0.2 °F) 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F) Minimum / maximum +/- 0.5° change Clock Disable autosynchronization 1. Adjust batteries 2. Press RESET 3. Manually activate auto-synch Temperature is out-of-range Check batteries Check location Clock Temp Remote unit Display Sleep Mode may be on. Press any key to activate the display again. 19 Relative humidity Range 25% to 95% Resolution 1% Comfort 40% to 70% Memory Minimum / maximum Trend 3% change AWS888 English r23 op Black 19 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN EN Barometer Unit Range Resolution Altitude Display mb/hPa or inHg 500 to 1050 mb (14.77 to 31.01 inHg) 1mb (0.03 inHg) -100 to 2500 meters (-328 to 8202 feet) Sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, snowy Power Main unit Remote unit 7.5V AC adaptor 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries (back-up) 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about other Oregon ScientificTM products such as digital cameras, projection clocks, health and fitness gear, and weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our customer service department, in case you need to reach us. Remote unit RF frequency Range Transmission Channel No. Unit 433 MHz 30 meters (98 feet) with no obstructions every 1 minute 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 °C or °F Radio-controlled clock Synchronization Auto or disabled Clock display HH:MM:SS Hour format 12hr AM/PM (MSF format) 24hr (DCF format) Calendar DD/MM; weekday selection in 5 languages (E, G, F, I, S) Alarm 2 minute crescendo Snooze 8 minutes 20 AWS888 English r23 op Black 20 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product contains the approved transmitter module TX 05 and complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for its intended use and that the following standard(s) has/have been applied: Radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) applied standard(s) ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver.1.1.1):2000-09 Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive) applied standard(s) ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1):2002-08 Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive) applied standard(s) EN 60950:2000 Additional information: The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the respective CE marking. VS-Villingen / Germany August 2003 Gerhard Preis R&TTE Representative of manufacturer RTT&E Compliant Countries: All EC Countries, Switzerland CH , and Norway N ©2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. 21 AWS888 English r23 op Black 21 10/14/03, 4:32 PM EN