Wireless Acrylic Weather Station & Atomic Alarm Clock Model : BAR618HGA User Manual BAR618HGA lab test cover R4 1 2/18/04, 11:27 AM CONTENTS Contents ................................................................... 1 Introduction .............................................................. 2 About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 2 Product Overview .................................................... 3 Front View .............................................................. 3 Back View .............................................................. 4 Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ............................. 5 Getting Started ......................................................... 6 Batteries ................................................................. 6 Change Settings .................................................... 6 Table Stand or Wall Mount ..................................... 6 Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ................................ 6 Setup Sensor ......................................................... 6 Data Transmission ................................................. 8 Search for Sensor .................................................. 8 Clock ......................................................................... 8 Turn Atomic Clock ON/OFF ................................... 9 Set Clock ............................................................... 9 Switch Clock Display ............................................. 9 Alarms ....................................................................... 9 View Alarm Settings ............................................... 9 Set Alarm ............................................................... 9 Activate Alarm ........................................................ 9 Silence Alarm ......................................................... 9 1 BAR618HGA lab test R4 1 Barometer ............................................................... 10 Barometric Trend ................................................. 10 Weather Forecast ................................................... 10 Temperature and Humidity .................................... 10 Select Temperature Unit ...................................... 10 Select Channel Number ....................................... 11 Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 11 Moon Phase ............................................................ 11 Backlight ................................................................. 11 Reset System ......................................................... 11 Safety and Care ...................................................... 11 Warnings ................................................................. 12 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 12 Specifications ......................................................... 13 Main Unit Dimensions .......................................... 13 Remote Sensor Dimensions ................................ 13 Temperature ......................................................... 13 Relative Humidity ................................................. 13 Barometer and Weather Forecast ....................... 13 Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ........................... 13 Clock .................................................................... 13 Power ................................................................... 14 FCC Statement ....................................................... 14 2/18/04, 11:26 AM EN EN INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Acrylic Weather Station & Atomic Alarm Clock (BAR618HGA). This device bundles precise time keeping, weather forecast, barometric trend, and indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity monitoring features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: · Main unit · Remote sensor (THGR122NX) 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. ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and fitness gear, and projection clocks. The website also includes contact information for our customer service department, in case you need to reach us. 2 BAR618HGA lab test R4 2 2/18/04, 11:26 AM PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW 1 1. 2. 3. 2 3 4 5 6 4. 5. 6 SNOOZE / LIGHT button Weather Forecast & Barometric Trend Area Moon Phase Clock / Calendar / Alarm Area Outdoor Temperature & Humidity Area Indoor Temperature & Humidity Area 3 BAR618HGA lab test R4 3 2/18/04, 11:26 AM EN EN BACK VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 9 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12 8. 9.10. 11. 12. Wall mount MODE: change display / settings MEMORY: view current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity readings CHANNEL: switch remote sensor ((.)): view alarm status; set alarm °C / °F switch RESET hole : turn alarm off for 24 hours and : increase or decrease setting / activate or deactivate Atomic Clock. Battery compartment Table stand REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122N) 4 BAR618HGA lab test R4 4 2/18/04, 11:26 AM REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX) 1 1 2 2 3 4 1. 2. LCD display LED Status indicator 1. Wall mount hole 2. RESET 3. Channel number (1 - 3) 4. Battery compartment (Battery compartment cover not shown) 5 BAR618HGA lab test R4 5 2/18/04, 11:26 AM EN EN GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will need to purchase 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for the main unit, and 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for the remote sensor. 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. NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. shows when batteries are low. UNIT Main Remote LOCATION Indoor Temperature / Humidity Area Outdoor Temperature / Humidity Area CHANGE SETTINGS 1. 2. 3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. Press MODE to confirm. TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT Use the stand on the back of the product, or mount it on a wall with a nail. REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX) This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo/ Hygro Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold separately. SETUP SENSOR 1. 2. 3. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery compartment. OPTION Channel 1 - 3. If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. SWITCH Channel 6 BAR618HGA lab test R4 6 2/18/04, 11:26 AM 4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the sensor. Then, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL on the main unit to 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.) Close the remote sensor battery compartment. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand. For best results: · Insert the batteries and select the channel before you mount the sensor. · Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. · Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters (98 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. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. 5. 6. 7 BAR618HGA lab test R4 7 2/18/04, 11:26 AM EN EN DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature and Humidity Areas show the status. ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for sensors. At least 1 channel has been found. Channel 1 is selected (number will change depending on the sensor you select) The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. CLOCK This product shows the current time, and day of week in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. The US Atomic Clock in Boulder, Colorado automatically updates this information unless you disable the feature. The signals are collected by the main unit when it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. Initial reception takes 2 - 10 minutes, and is initiated when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area. --- shows in Outdoor Temp / Humidity Area SEARCH FOR SENSOR To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location. NOTE Signals from household devices such as doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does not affect general product performance. The reception will resume once the interference ends. 8 BAR618HGA lab test R4 8 2/18/04, 11:26 AM To force a manual search for Atomic Clock signals, press and hold UP for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the batteries. NOTE If the Atomic Clock signal is received and the hour is incorrect, use the "timezone offset" feature to adjust it to the appropriate timezone. Please see "SET CLOCK" on pg. 9 for instructions. TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON/OFF Perform this step if you cannot receive Atomic Clock signals. Press and hold DOWN for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the clock following the "Set Clock" instructions (below). The signal icon indicates that the Atomic Clock feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF. ALARMS This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm. VIEW ALARM SETTINGS Press ((.)). The Alarm Time and ((.)) status will show in the Clock Area. SET ALARM SET CLOCK You only need to do this if you have disabled the Atomic Clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot receive a signal). 1. 2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area will blink. Select the time zone, hour, minute, year, month, day, and language. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to confirm. NOTE The time zone options are (PA) Pacific, (CE) Central, (MO) Mountain, and (EA) Eastern. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and Clock with Weekday display. 9 BAR618HGA lab test R4 9 1. 2. 3. Press ((.)) to switch to Alarm display. Press and hold ((.)) again for 2 seconds. The Alarm settings will blink. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. Press ((.)) to confirm. ACTIVATE ALARM Press to activate or deactivate the Alarm. shows in the Clock / Alarm Area when the Alarm is activated. SILENCE ALARM When the Alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to silence it for 8 minutes. Or, press to turn it off until the next day. 2/18/04, 11:26 AM EN EN If no button is pressed, the Alarm will automatically silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8 minutes. WEATHER FORECAST 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. The weather forecast is always displayed. BAROMETER This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast and a trend line showing the direction of barometric change. Barometric changes are measured by the main (indoor) unit. BAROMETRIC TREND Trend Description Rising Steady Falling Clear Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY This product can display current, minimum, and maximum temperatures and humidity percentage information collected by the remote sensors and main (indoor) unit. Outdoor data is displayed every 40 seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every 10 seconds. SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The switch is located inside battery compartment of the product. The setting for the main unit overrides the remote sensor setting. 10 BAR618HGA lab test R4 10 2/18/04, 11:26 AM SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3. The ico ...