User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC BAR636A

Wireless Weather Forecaster with Temperature Model: BAR636A USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Weather Forecaster with Temperature (BAR636A). This device bundles precise time keeping, weather forecast, and indoor and outdoor temperature monitoring 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. 1. Weather display 2. Outdoor temperature 3. Channel icon with sensor signal 4. Low battery icon for sensor 5. Atomic clock reception icon 6. Alarm setting 7. Alarm activated 8. Calendar 9. Indoor icon 10. Indoor temperature 11. Low battery icon for main unit 12. Time 13. Day of the week / seconds / time zone 14. Moon phase REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer Sensor that collects Temperature data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold separately. 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. SET UP SENSOR 1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -) as shown in the battery compartment. CLOCK The clock automatically synchronizes the current time and date when it is brought within range of the WWVB-60 atomic clock signal generated from Fort Collins, Colorado. For more information, please visit: www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/ stations/>radioclocks.htm NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when it is within 932 miles (1500 km) of a signal. Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. If the RF signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid RF signal reception. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area. STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW SWITCH Channel OPTION Channel 1-3. If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. To force a manual search for clock signals, press and hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the batteries. 1. LED status indicator 3. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery compartment. 4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the sensor. Then, press and hold MEMORY 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 "Data Transmission" section for more information.) 5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment. 6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand. TIME ZONES When the main unit receives an atomic clock signal for the first time, or when you force a manual search for the atomic clock reception, the time will automatically be set to Pacific time (PA). To change to another time zone (MO - Mountain, CE - Central or EA - Eastern) simply: 1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. 2. Press 3. Press or to change the setting. to confirm and exit setting mode. TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON / OFF Perform this step if you cannot receive atomic clock signals. Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the clock following the "Set Clock" instructions (below). The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF. SNOOZE / LIGHT button CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor : View alarm status; set alarm : Press to activate or deactivate alarm Weather Forecast Area MODE: Change display / settings and : Increase or decrease setting / activate or deactivate atomic clock 8. Outdoor and Indoor Temperature Area 9. MEMORY: View current maximum and minimum temperature readings 10. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area 11. Moon Phase BACK VIEW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 98 feet (30 meters) 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. Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of approximately 10°F (-12°C). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -40°F (-40°C). Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor and the base station. If the unit's performance fails due to low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due to low temperatures). SET CLOCK / CALENDAR 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. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area will blink. 2. Select the time zone, hour, minute, year, month, day, or to and day of the week language. Press change the setting. 3. Press MODE to confirm. The time zone options are PA (Pacific), MO (Mountain), CE (Central) and EA (Eastern). The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. 1. 2. 3. 4. Wall mount hole RESET hole CHANNEL number (1-3) Battery compartment (Battery compartment cover not shown) GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Main unit Remote unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and Clock with Weekday display. Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -) 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. NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. Installing the batteries: ALARMS This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm. VIEW ALARM SETTINGS DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows the status. . The alarm time and alarm status will show in Press the Clock Area. SET ALARM 1. °C / °F switch 2. RESET hole 3. Battery compartment (cover off) 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). --- shows in Outdoor Temp Area The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. to switch to alarm display. 1. Press 2. Press and hold again for 2 seconds. The alarm settings will blink. 3. Select the hour and minute. Press or to change settings. Press to confirm. LCD DISPLAY ACTIVATE ALARM Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows in UNIT Main Remote LOCATION Indoor Temperature Area Outdoor Temperature Area 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. To silence the alarm: SEARCH FOR SENSOR CHANGE SETTINGS To change, time, calendar and language settings: 1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. 2. Press or to change settings. (To reach the setting you want quickly, press and hold or .) 3. Press MODE to confirm. To search for a sensor, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL (on the main unit) for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location. · Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes. OR · Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm and activate it again after 24 hours. If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8 minutes. BAR636A_M_EN_V2.p65 1 2005.7.1, 9:44 AM WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always displayed. · Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time. · Do not scratch the LCD display. NOTE The technical specification of this product and contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice. Images not drawn to scale. We hope you will find all the information you need on our website, however if you're in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support OR Call 1-800-853-8883. SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY CLOUDY RAINY TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SYMPTOM Calendar Strange date / month Cannot adjust clock Cannot autosynchronize the date and time REMEDY Change language For international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. TEMPERATURE This product can display current, minimum, and maximum temperature information collected by the remote sensors and main (indoor) unit. Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40 seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every 10 seconds. Clock Disable atomic clock 1. Adjust batteries 2. Press RESET 3. Manually activate atomic feature Temperature is out-of-range Check batteries Check location Check sensors. Only one sensor is working Initiate a manual sensor search Temp SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The switch is located in the main unit battery compartment. The setting for the main unit overrides the remote sensor setting. Remote sensor Shows "LLL" or " HHH" Cannot locate remote sensor Cannot change channel SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-3. The icon shows the selected sensor. KINETIC-WAVE ICON DESIGNATED DISPLAY Indoor Display Remote Display Channel 1 Remote Display Channel 2 Remote Display Channel 3 Data does not match main unit SPECIFICATIONS MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS LxWxH 2.7 x 1.7 x 5.6 inches (68.8 x 44.4 x 141.7 mm) 4.9 ounces (138 g ) without battery · · 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. NOTE For more information on the sensor see "Remote Sensor THN122N" section. Weight DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS LxWxH 3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches (92 x 60 x 20 mm) 2.22 ounces (63 grams ) without battery The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead. We Name: Address: °F / °C 23°F to 122°F (-5°C to 50°C) -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) 0.2°F (0.1°C) Telephone No.: Fax No.: declare that the product Product No.: Product Name: Manufacturer: Address: BAR636A Weather Station IDT Technology Limited Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate, Phase 1,41 Man Yue St., Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA 1-800-853-8883 1-503-684-3332 MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS The MEMORY button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press MEMORY to toggle between current, maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared. Weight TEMPERATURE Unit MOON PHASE The Calendar must be set for this feature to work, see "Set Clock" section. or to view the moon phase for the next or · Press previous day. · Press and hold or to scan quickly through the years (2001 to 2099). Indoor range Outdoor range Resolution WEATHER FORECAST New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) Waxing Gibbous RF frequency Full Moon Range Waning Gibbous Last Quarter Waning Crescent Transmission Channel No. 98 feet (30 meters) with no obstructions Every 40 seconds 1-3 433 MHz Display Rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy, sunny is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. BACKLIGHT Press LIGHT to activate the backlight for 8 seconds. CLOCK Atomic Clock Clock display Auto or manual (disabled) HH:MM:SS 12hr AM / PM (Model BAR636A) MM / DD; weekday in 5 languages (E, D, F, I, S) Single alarm with 2-minute crescendo and 8-minute snooze RESET SYSTEM The RESET button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected (for example, unable to establish radio frequency link with remote sensor or atomic clock). Hour format Calendar Alarm SAFETY AND CARE Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcoholfree, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location. POWER Main unit batteries Sensor batteries 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V WARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Observe the following guidelines: · Never immerse the product in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the product. · 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. NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children's electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact information for our Customer Care department in case you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked questions and customer downloads. © 2005 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. P/N.: 086-004021-012 BAR636A_M_EN_V2.p65 2 2005.7.1, 9:44 AM