Jumbo Weather Station with Remote Control Model: BAR289 User Manual BAR289 Cover R7 OP Black 1 8/20/04, 11:00 PM Jumbo Weather Station with Remote Control Model: BAR289 User Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Jumbo Weather Station with Remote Control (BAR289). This powerful device bundles time keeping, weather forecast, indoor and outdoor temperature, with remote control facility, into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: · · · · · · Main unit (BAR289) Remote control (RE289) Remote sensor (RTHR328N) Main unit batteries, 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V Remote control batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V CONTENTS Contents ................................................................... 1 Introduction .............................................................. 1 Product Overview .................................................... 2 Front View .............................................................. 2 Back View .............................................................. 2 LCD Display ........................................................... 3 Remote Control (RE289) - Front View ................... 3 Remote Control (RE289) - Back View ................... 4 Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Front View ........... 4 Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Back View ............ 4 Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - LCD Display ......... 4 Getting Started ......................................................... 5 Batteries ................................................................. 5 Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) ................................... 5 Sensor Set Up ....................................................... 5 Sensor Data Transmission .................................... 6 Select Sensor Channel .......................................... 6 Search for Sensor .................................................. 6 Clock and Calendar ................................................. 6 Radio-Controlled Clock .......................................... 6 Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ................. 6 Set Clock ............................................................... 6 Switch Clock Display ............................................. 7 Hourly Chime ......................................................... 7 Alarm ......................................................................... 7 View Alarm Settings ............................................... 7 Set Alarm ............................................................... 7 Activate Alarm ........................................................ 7 Silence Alarm ......................................................... 7 Weather Forecast ..................................................... 8 Weather Forecast Icons ......................................... 8 Temperature .............................................................. 8 Maximum / Minimum Records ............................... 8 Select Measurement Unit ...................................... 8 Backlight ................................................................... 8 Reset System ........................................................... 8 Remote Control (RE289) .......................................... 8 Safety and Care ........................................................ 9 Warnings ................................................................... 9 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 9 Specifications ........................................................... 9 About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 10 EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 10 1 NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THR228N (3-Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this weather station. If you purchase the THGR328N sensor, the humidity reading will not show on the BAR289. Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact your local stockist for more information. 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. BAR289 ENG R7 OP Black 1 8/20/04, 11:00 PM EN EN PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW 1. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 1 2. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum temperature readings 3. MODE / LIGHT: Change settings / display; activate backlight 2 6 4. LCD display 5. Infrared window 6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm 3 4 7 5 7. UP / DOWN: Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate radio-controlled clock BACK VIEW 1. Wall mount 2. Table stand 3. Battery compartment: Uses 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V 1 4. RESET hole 5. °C / °F button 6. Ventilation holes 2 4 5 3 6 2 BAR289 ENG R7 OP Black 2 8/20/04, 11:00 PM LCD DISPLAY Outdoor Temperature Area 3 4 2 1 1 3 1. Outdoor temperature - °C / °F 2 4 2. Channel number (1-5) / reception status 3. Low battery icon for remote sensor 4. MAX / MIN temperature 1. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled clock; alarm; calendar 2. Indoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum, and current readings 3. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast 4. Outdoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum, and current readings; sensor channel number REMOTE CONTROL (RE289) - FRONT VIEW 1 2 Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area 1 3 4 6 5 7 2 7 8 3 4 5 6 9 1. Time Zone Hour Offset 2. Time / date / calendar 3. Channel number 1-5 4. RF clock reception 5. Backlight function is deactivated (under low battery condition) 6. Alarm setting display 7. Alarm is activated 8. Low battery icon for main unit 9. Hourly chime icon Indoor Temperature Area 1. Infrared signal transmitter 2. the main unit 3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 4. : View alarm status; set alarm 5. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum temperature readings 6. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate radio-controlled clock : Activates snooze and backlight on 7. MODE: Change settings / display 1 3 2 1. Indoor temperature - °C / °F 2. Indoor icon 3. MAX / MIN temperature 3 BAR289 ENG R7 OP Black 3 8/20/04, 11:00 PM EN EN REMOTE CONTROL (RE289) - BACK VIEW REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - BACK VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 1. Wall mount 1. Battery compartment: Uses 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - FRONT VIEW 2. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 3. RESET 4. °C / °F 5. SEARCH 6. EU / UK radio signal format switch 7. Battery compartment 8. Fold-out stand 1 REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - LCD DISPLAY 2 3 1. Reception 2. Channel number (1-5) 3. Low battery indicator 1. LCD display 2. LED status indicator 3. Ventilation duct 4. Time 5. Temperature - °C or °F 6. Temperature reading 4 BAR289 ENG R7 OP Black 4 8/20/04, 11:00 PM GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product: · · · Main unit Remote control Remote sensor 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V SENSOR SET UP 1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver and insert the batteries matching the polarity (+ and -) as shown below. Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. To install the main unit batteries: 2. Set the channel by pressing the CHANNEL button to the required number. If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. 3. Slide the EU / UK switch to the setting which best suits your location. 4. Press RESET. 5. Place the sensor near the main unit. 6. Press SEARCH to manually initiate signal sending between the sensor and the main unit. The reception icon on the main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the "Sensor Data Transmission" section for more information.) 7. Press the °C / °F button to select the setting you want. 8. Close the remote sensor battery compartment. 9. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand. To fold out the stand: To install the remote control batteries: 1 NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. shows when batteries are low. UNIT Main Remote Sensor LOCATION Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area Outdoor Temperature Area For best results: · Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and radio signal format before you mount the sensor. · Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. · Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres (100 feet) from the main (indoor) unit. · Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture. · Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects. · Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission. NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. 2 NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) This product is shipped with the RTHR328N Remote Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 5 sensors. The THGR328N and THR228N sensors are also compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more information.) The RTHR328N sensor collects temperature readings and signals from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock. 5 BAR289 ENG R7 OP Black 5 8/20/04, 11:00 PM EN EN SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The reception icon shown in the Outdoor Temperature Area indicates the status. ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for sensors. At least 1 channel has been found. Sensor 1 is sending data. (The number shows which sensor is selected.) --- shows in Temp Area The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. · RF signal reception ( ) How these signals work together: ICON MEANING The unit has contact with the remote sensor and has synchronized the time. The unit has contact with the remote sensor but the time has not been synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor but the time is synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor and the time is not synchronized. The unit cannot reach the remote sensor. SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL Press CHANNEL on the main unit, to switch between sensors 1-5. NOTE To force a manual search for the RF clock reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor (RTHR328N). The house icon shows the selected remote sensor. TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY. SEARCH FOR SENSOR To search for a Thermo sensor, simultaneously press and hold CHANNEL and MEMORY for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries. If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, make sure you are not in Setting Mode, then press and hold DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, hold UP for 2 seconds. · · When the RF clock is enabled this icon appear on the display. When the RF clock is disabled this icon NOT appear on the display. will will SET CLOCK CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date based on radiocontrolled signals from the RTHR328N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter. RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The time and date are automatically updated by radiocontrolled clock signals from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England) unless you disable this feature. The signals are collected by the remote sensor (RTHR328N) whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The reception icon indicates 2 factors: · shown in the Clock Area You only need to do this if you have disabled the radiocontrolled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal. 1. Press and hold MODE / LIGHT for 2 seconds to enter Setting Mode. 2. The setting will blink to indicate it can now be changed. 3. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. 4. Press MODE / LIGHT to confirm the setting and move to the next one. The order of the settings is: time zone hour offset (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, date, display language and hourly chime (ON / OFF). Connection between the main unit and the sensor th ...