DIGITAL WEATHER FORECASTER WITH REMOTE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR AND RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK MODEL NO.: BAR112HGA USER'S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Weather forecaster with cable free sensor and radio-controlled calendar clock BAR112HGA. This unit has a large four-line liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying weather forecast information, in/outdoor temperatures and relative humidity, radio frequency (RF) controlled calendar clock and daily alarm. Also, the main unit can support up to three remote sensors. Other features include day of week display in three abbreviated languages, crescendo alarm, and interchangeable clock display modes. MAIN FEATURES: MAIN UNIT A A1 B C D E K L M N MA X T EMP RH MA X J I H G F 1 1 MODE/ SE MODE /SETT ME M ME M CHANN EL CH AN NE L 433 MHZ CABLE FREE MO DEL N O. BA R11 2H GA O T es te d To C o m p ly W ith F C C S t an d a r d s F O R H O M E OR OF F IC E U S E RESET P Q R S T 1 GB GB A . FRONT DISPLAY A four line easy-to-read LCD A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW Graphically illustrates a weather forecast B. [ ] BATTERY-LOW INDICATOR Activates when the remote-sensor or main unit battery power is low C. [ ] RADIO-RECEPTION SIGNAL K. WALL-MOUNT HOLE For mounting the unit on a wall TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY ALARM : ( for Channel - 1 only ) L. [ ON/OFF ] BUTTON Enables / disables HI/LO temp alarm and HI/LO % RH alarm M. [ HI/LO ] BUTTON - Set the upper or lower temperature and humidity alarm limits - Confirms alarm settings N. [ s ] BUTTON Advances the value of the settings for the HI/LO temperature and humidity alarm CLOCK : O. [ s ] BUTTON Advances the value of a setting P . [ AL ON/OFF] BUTTON Enables or disables the daily alarm Indicates the condition of radio reception D. [ MODE/SET ] BUTTON Changes the display mode of the clock and alters time/date setting E. [ ] BUTTON Displays the alarm time or changes the alarm set time F . [ MEM ] BUTTON Displays minimum and maximum temperature and humidity readings and erases memory data G. [ CHANNEL ] BUTTON Toggles between the remote sensor channels H. [ ((.)) ] ALARM ICON Appears when the alarm time is displayed I. J. [ 1 ] ALARM-ON ICON Appears when the alarm is activated US - TIME ZONE MAP ICON Displays Pacific (P), Mountain (M), Eastern (E) or Central (C) time-zone 2 Q. [ ZONE ] BUTTON Toggles between the 4 US time-zones : Pacific, Mountain, Eastern or Central R. S. T. [ RESET ] BUTTON Returns all settings to default values BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates four (4) UM-3 or "AA" size batteries REMOVABLE TABLE STAND For standing the main unit on a flat surface FEATURES: REMOTE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR A. TWO-LINE LCD Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored by the remote unit LED INDICATOR Flashes when the remote sensor transmits a reading °C/°F SLIDE SWITCH Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) CHANNEL SLIDE SWITCH Select the remote sensor Channel 1, Channel 2 or Channel 3 RESET Returns all user programmed settings to original factory set values BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates two (2) UM-3 or AA-size batteries WALL-MOUNT HOLDER Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting REMOVABLE TABLE STAND For standing the remote unit on a flat surface B. C. D. E. F . G. BATTERY DOOR H. I. BEFORE YOU BEGIN For best operation, 1. Assign different channels to different remote units. 2. Insert batteries for remote units before doing so for the main unit. 3. Place the main unit as close as possible next to the remote unit, reset the main unit after installing batteries. This will ensure 3 GB GB easier synchronization between the transmission and reception of signals. 4. Position the remote sensor and main unit within effective transmission range, which, in usual circumstances, range of 100 feet (30 meters) under ideal conditions. Note that the effective range is vastly affected by the building materials and where the main and remote units are positioned. Try various set-ups for best result. Though the remote sensors are weather resistant, they should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain or snow. BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION: REMOTE UNIT The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-3 or "AA" size batteries. Follow these steps to install / replace batteries: 1. Remove the screws on the battery compartment. 2. Select the channel number on the [CHANNEL] slide switch. 3. Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch. BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT 1. Gently lift up the tab on the battery compartment door. 2. Insert four (4) UM-3 or "AA" size batteries. 4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown therein. 5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws. Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the particular channel lights up on the main unit. (Repeat the steps described in section "BEFORE YOU BEGIN") Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can only change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit. 3. Replace the battery compartment door. 4 LOW BATTERY WARNING When it is time to replace batteries, the low-battery indicator will be displayed for the selected channel. Remote unit Wall-mount Table Stand HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNTING The main unit has a removable table stand which when connected can support the unit on a flat surface. Or you can remove the stand and mount the unit on a wall using the recessed screw hole. The remote sensor comes with a wall mount holder and a table stand. Main unit Wall-mount Table Stand THE RESET BUTTON This button is used when the unit is operating in an unfavorable way or malfunctioning. To return all user programmed settings to their original factory values, press [ RESET ] by using a blunt stylus to hold down the button. MA X T EM P RH GETTING STARTED Once batteries are placed in a given remote sensor unit, it will start transmitting information at 40-second intervals. For approximately a 3-minute duration, the main unit will automatically search for signals once batteries are installed. Upon successful reception, the individual channel temperature reading will be displayed on the second line and the respective humidity reading on the third line. The main unit will automatically update its readings at about 40-second intervals. 5 MA X 1 1 MOD / SET E MEM CHANNEL 433MHZ CA BLE F REE GB GB If no signals are received, blanks "---" will be displayed and the kinetic wave icon will not show. To force a signal search: · Press and hold [CHANNEL] & [MEM] for 2 seconds to enforce a 3-minute search. This is useful in synchronizing the transmission and reception of the remote and main units. Repeat this step whenever you find discrepancies between the reading shown on the main unit and that on the respective remote unit. To display temperature / humidity readings from a remote sensor: · Press [CHANNEL] until the appropriate remote sensor channel is displayed in the box under the kinetic-wave. DISCONNECTED SIGNALS If without obvious reasons the display for a particular channel goes blank, press [CHANNEL] & [MEM] to enforce an immediate search. If that fails, check: 1. The remote unit of that channel is still in place. 2. The batteries of both the remote unit and main unit. Replace as necessary. Note that when the temperature falls below freezing point, the batteries of outdoor units will freeze, which will lower their voltage supply and the effective range. 3. The transmission is within range and path is clear of obstacles and interference. Shorten the distance when necessary. HOW TO CHECK REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY Display of readings from a remote sensor or the main unit is a onestep procedure. The remote sensor channel or the main unit display is indicated in a box under the kinetic-wave icon. Kinetic-wave Icon Designated Display Indoor Display Remote Remote Display Display Channel 1 Channel 2 Remote Display Channel 3 TRANSMISSION COLLISION Signals from other household devices, such as door bells, home security systems and entry controls, may interfere with those of this product and cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does not affect the general performance of the product. The transmission and reception of temperature and humidity readings will resume once the interference recedes. To display temperature / humidity readings from the main unit: · Press [CHANNEL] until a dot is displayed in the box under the kinetic-wave. 6 HOW TO READ THE KINETIC WAVE DISPLAY The kinetic wave display shows the signal receiving status of the main unit. There are three possible forms: The unit is in searching mode. Transmission data are securely registered. No signal received in search mode. COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS The comfort level indicators COM, WET or DRY will tell you if the curent environment is comfortable, too wet or too dry. The comfort indicator will appear on the display when the following conditions are satisfied: Indicator displays on the unit Temperature Range Humidity Range Shows that the Current Environment Ideal range for both relative humidity and temperature Contains excess moisture. Contains inadequate moisture 20°C to 25°C 40%RH(68°F to 77°F) 70%RH COM -5°C -+ 50°C OVER(23°F - 122°F) 70%RH -5°C -+ 50°C Below (23°F - 122°F) 70%RH Less than 20°C( 68°F) or More than 25°C (77°F) 40%RH to 70%RH REMOTE SENSOR SCANNING The unit can be set to automatically scan and display readings from the remote sensors and indoor readings. When the remote-sensor scanning mode is active, the display will show the readings from one channel for about 4-second and then proceed to the next channel display. To activate the remote-sensor scanning mode: · Press and hold [CHANNEL] for 2 seconds. To deactivate the remote-sensor scanning mode: · Press either [CHANNEL], [MEM], [HI/LO], [ s ], [ON/OFF] (TEMP % RH AL) 7 WET DRY No Indicator No comment GB GB TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY & PRESSURE TREND INDICATORS The temperature-trend, humidity-trend and pressure-trend indicators show the trends of collected readings. Arrows indicate a rising, steady or falling trend. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY The maximum and minimum recorded temperature and humidity readings will automatically be stored in the memory. To display the maximum and minimum display memory: 1. Select the channel to be checked. 2. Press [MEM] once to display the maximum temperature and humidity and press [MEM] again to display minimum temperature and humidity. The respective indicators, MAX or MIN will be displayed. To clear the memory: · Press and hold [MEM] for 2 seconds. Arrow indicator Temperature Trend Rising Steady Falling Arrow indicator Humidity Trend Rising Steady Falling If you press [MEM] now, the maximum and minimum recordings will have the same values as the current ones until different readings are recorded. Arrow indicator HOW TO USE CHANNEL-1 TEMPERATURE/ HUMIDITY ALARM Rising Steady Falling Pressure Trend Upper and lower temperature and humidity limits for Channel-1 can be set so that an alarm activates when the limits are exceeded. The high and low temperature and humidity displays are selected by sequentially pressing [ HI/LO ]. Note: If the reading goes above or below the measuring range of the main unit or the remote unit ( stated in specification), the display will show "HHH" or "LLL". 8 The high-low displays are as follows: Sequence Pressing HI/LO once Pressing HI/LO twice Pressing HI/LO third time Pressing HI/LO fourth time Respective Display Enters HI temperature display Enters HI humidity display Enters LO temperature display Enters LO humidity display display. The respective HI, LO or both indicators will be displayed to signify the status of the alarm. If a channel other than channel-1 is selected, the display will switch to channel-1 and flash when the alarm activates. If left untouched, the alarm will activate for 1 minute. Press either [CHANNEL], [MEM], [HI/LO], [ s ], [ON/OFF] (TEMP % RH AL) to momentarily stop the alarm. The alarm will activate again if the limit continues to exceed the set limit. Note: If a second limit is passed while an alarm is active, the first alarm will complete its 1-minute cycle and the alarm will continue to activate for a second minute to indicate that a second limit has been surpassed. To disable an alarm: 1. Enter the setting mode by pressing [HI/LO]. 2. Then, press [ ON/OFF]. The alarm has been disabled. Display will show "---" to indicate such deactivation and will not sound at the previously set limit. To disable a sounding alarm: · Press either [CHANNEL], [MEM], [HI/LO], [ s ], [ON/OFF] (TEMP % RH AL) To set a high or low temperature or humidity alarm: 1. Press [HI/LO], Channel-1 will be displayed. 2. Press [ s ] to set the temperature or humidity limit. Each press will increase increments by one degree or percentage. Press and hold the button ...