3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Wireless Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity Display and Self - Setting Atomic Clock MODEL: BAR688HGA USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity Display and Self - Setting Atomic Clock (BAR688HGA). This clock is supplied with a remote sensor (THGR122N) and can support up to 3 sensors in total (additional sensors sold separately). NOTE Please 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. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display HEAT INDEX: Display heat index MODE: Change settings / display ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm Battery compartment MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity 9. PRESSURE: Select pressure unit; set altitude 10. °C / °F: Select temperature unit 11. RESET: Reset unit to default settings LCD DISPLAY Weather Forecast Area: REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122N) The transmission range may vary depending on many factors. 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 -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F). 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). SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows the status. ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for the sensor(s) A channel has been found Sensor 1 is sending data 1. LED status indicator: Blinks red during data transmission 2. LCD screen 1. Wall mount hole 2. RESET hole 3. CHANNEL switch 4. Battery compartment GETTING STARTED SETTING UP THE CLOCK Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -). RESET after each battery change. CLOCK OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW 1. Pressure trend 2. Weather forecast 3. Comfort zone 4. Pressure icon 5. Altitude icon 6. Pressure / Altitude unit 7. UV index icon Outdoor Temperature Area: indicates main unit batteries are low. NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing. and "- - . -" (Outdoor temperature area) The sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries To search for a sensor: Simultaneously, 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. REMOTE SENSOR The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every 40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors. To set up the sensor: 1. Remove the screws from the battery door. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). 1. Heat index icon 2. Hi / lo temperature alarm 3. Sensor reception icon 4. Sensor battery low 5. Max / min icon 6. Temperature display 7. Ice warning is active 8. Hi / lo humidity alarm 9. Temperature trend 10. Humidity trend 11. Humidity display Indoor Temperature Area: 1. SNOOZE 2. Weather Forecast Area 3. Outdoor Temperature Area 4. Indoor Temperature Area 5. Clock / Alarm Area BACK VIEW CLOCK CLOCK RECEPTION This product is designed to synchronize its date and time automatically once it is within range of the WWVB-60 signal from the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. The sensor collects the radio signals whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for first set up or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. RECEPTION SIGNAL Clock signal reception indicator: 1. Internal sensor icon 2. Max / min icon 3. Temperature display 4. Temperature trend 5. Humidity trend 6. Humidity display Clock / Alarm Area: 3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor. 4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the sensor. 5. Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEM on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and main unit. 6. Close the battery door and secure the screws 7. Place the sensor in the desired location using the table stand or wall mount. STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL To enable and force a signal search: Press and hold for 2 seconds. To disable the signal reception: Press and hold for 2 seconds. flashes when it is disabled. SET CLOCK To manually set the clock make sure the clock signal reception is disabled. 1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. 2. Select the US time zone (Pacific (P), Eastern (E), Central (C) and Mountain (M)), hour, minute, year, month, day and language. Press or to change the setting. 3. Press MODE to confirm. NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S). Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds and clock with weekday display modes. 1. Alarm set 2. AM / PM icon 3. Clock signal reception 4. Low battery icon 5. Clock 6. Alarm mode icon 7. Moon phase 1. TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable hi or lo temperature / humidity alarm for channel 1 2. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal For best results: · Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. · Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) 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. BAR688HGA_M 1 2005.12.2, 2:53 PM ALARM To set the alarm: 1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds. 2. Press / to set hour / minute. 3. Press ALARM or MODE to confirm. indicates alarm is ON. To toggle alarms ON / OFF: 1. Press ALARM to display alarm time 2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF. To silence the alarm: · Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes OR · Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off and activate it again after 24 hours. To set alarm ON / OFF: 1. Press and hold TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO . 2. Use and to select high / low temperature / humidity alarm. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. 3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. 4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select the temperature / humidity. 5. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. To silence the hi / lo alarm: Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature selected is recorded again. · Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. · Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user's instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries. · Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display. · The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer. NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice. 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. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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: Telephone No.: Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA 1-800-853-8883 HEAT INDEX The heat index combines temperature and humidity data to describe the actual temperature felt. WARNING Extreme danger Danger Extreme caution Caution MEANING Strong risk of 54.5°C / (130°F) dehydration / sun or above stroke 40.5 - 54°C Heat exhaustion (105 - 129°F) likely 32.2 - 40°C Possibility of heat (90 - 104°F) dehydration 26.6 - 31.7°C Possibility of heat (80 - 89°F) exhaustion HEAT INDEX SPECIFICATIONS TYPE MAIN UNIT LxWxH Weight Temperature unit Temperature range Resolution Clock frequency Synchronization Signal frequency Clock Humidity range Humidity resolution MEM Alarm duration Snooze Clock display Hour format Calendar DESCRIPTION 117 x 80 x 171 mm (4.78 x 3.27 x 6.98 in) 241 g (8.5 oz) without battery °C / °F -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F) 0.1°C (0.2°F) WWVB-60 (US) Auto or disabled 433 MHz Auto or manual (disabled) 25% - 95% 1% Min / Max relative humidity and temperature 2 minutes 8 minutes HH:MM:SS HH:MM: Day of Week 12 / 24 hour format MM / DD or DD / MM language selectable: E, D, F, I and S 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries 92 x 60 x 20 mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in) 62 g (2.22 ounces) BAROMETER Barometer readings from the past 24 hours are stored by the main unit and used to provide weather forecast. To select barometer measurement unit: Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg. SET ALTITUDE To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude to reflect distance from sea level at your position. 1. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds. 2. Use and to set the altitude in 10 m (33 ft) increments from 100 m (328 ft) to 2500 m (8202 ft). 3. Press PRESSURE to confirm. WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric pressure trend readings. ICON DESCRIPTION Clear Partially Cloudy Cloudy · To display the heat index, press HEAT INDEX. · To toggle between current / maximum / minimum readings, press HEAT INDEX, then press CHANNEL to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by MEM. · To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat index display, press and hold HEAT INDEX for 2 seconds. Press HEAT INDEX again to stop this feature. NOTE If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, or the desired channel is not working, the heat index will display NA . COMFORT ZONE The comfort zone assesses the climate based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ICON TEMPERATURE Any 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) HUMIDITY > 70% 40 - 70% < 40% Power REMOTE UNIT LxWxH Weight Rainy Transmission range 30 m (100 ft) unobstructed Temperature Range -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Power 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5 V batteries NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing. declare that the product Product No.: Product Name: BAR688HGA Wireless Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity Display and Self - Setting Atomic Clock Manufacturer: Address: IDT Technology Limited Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate, Phase 1,41 Man Yue St., Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) Thi ...