DIGITAL WEATHER FORECASTER WITH IN-OUT THERMOHYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK MODEL : BAR913HGA USER'S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR913HGA Digital Weather Forecaster with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and RF Clock. The BAR913HGA is an all-in-one weather forecasting device and clock. The BAR913HGA is a weather forecasting device, which has several weather related functions. Main feature is that it takes and records temperatures and humidities in more than one location. Using wireless remote thermo-hygro sensor, it can simultaneously monitor temperatures and humidities in three remote locations. The unit will show temperature and humidity trends as well as record maximum and minimum temperature and humidity readings. BAR913HGA is able to receive and display readings from up to 3 remote sensors. As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a built-in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using kineticmovement graphic illustrations the unit displays atmospheric pressure trends and displays forecasts as sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy and snowy. The BAR913HGA is also a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock. It can automatically synchronize its current time and date when it 1 is brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S. Atomic Clock. Other features of the BAR913HGA include backlight, extra-large liquid crystal display (LCD) and a daily crescendo alarm with an eight minute snooze function. No wire installation is required between the main and remote units as the BAR913HGA operates at 433 MHz, it can be used in the USA and most places in Continental Europe. However, please note that the atomic clock function cannot be used outside the U.S. MAIN FEATURES: MAIN UNIT B7 A A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B3 B4 B5 B2 B1 B6 B8 GB GB A. FRONT DISPLAY The LCD is divided into five easy-to-read sections. Each section has a specific purpose that relates to weather forecasting, temperature, humidity, pressure and clock / calendar / alarm functions. A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW - Graphically illustrates weather forecast - Indicates trends in atmospheric pressure - Indicates when main unit battery is low A2. TEMPERATURE WINDOW - Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote temperature - Indicates temperature trend A3. HUMIDITY WINDOW - Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote humidity - Indicates humidity trend - Displays the Comfort Level - Indicates when the battery of the remote sensor in display is low A4. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE - Displays the current or historical (last 24 hours) barometric reading A5. TIME / DATE / ALARM WINDOW - Displays the current time, date (month and day) or daily alarm function - Radio Frequency (RF) status indicator [ ] 2 B. CONTROL BUTTONS B1. [CHANNEL BUTTON CHANNEL] CHANNEL Displays the temperature and humidity readings of the indoor or remote sensor B2. [MEMORY BUTTON MEMORY] MEMORY Displays minimum and maximum temperature and humidity readings, and erases memory data B3. [ALARM BUTTON ALARM] ALARM Displays the daily alarm time or changes the corresponding alarm time B4. [MODE BUTTON MODE] MODE Changes the display mode of the clock, and alters time/date setting B5. [HISTORY BUTTON HISTORY] HISTORY Displays the barometric reading for the last 24 hours, or sets the altitude compensation setting B6. [ ] BAR Activates the snooze function or turn on the backlight B7 & B8. UP(+) DOWN(-) BUTTONS Increases (+) or decreases (-) the value of clock-time and alarm-time. C. BACK PANEL C5 MO DEL NO. BA R91 3HGA ALT RE SET ZONE C7 C6 C3 C2 C1 C4 F C mb/hPa inHg C7.[ZONE] BUTTON Press to select among the 4 U.S. time-zones: Pacific(P), Mountain(M), Central (C) or Eastern (E) C8. RETRACTABLE TABLE STAND Easily opened table stand with lock AA U M 3 1 .5 V FEATURES: REMOTE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR AA U M 3 1 .5 V AA U M 3 1 .5 V AA U M 3 1 .5 V C8 Te s te d To C o m p ly W ith F C C S t an d a rd s F O R H O M E OR O F F I C E U S E Ma de in China C1.BATTERYCOMPARTMENT Accommodates four UM-3 or "AA" size batteries C2.mb / hPa - inHg SLIDE SWITCH Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit C3.RESET SLOT Resets the unit by returning all setting to their default values C4.°C/°F SLIDE SWITCH Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F) temperature unit display C5 & C6. ALT ( ) or ALT ( ) BUTTON Increases or decreases the value in compensational altitude setting mode 3 GB GB 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 BATTERY DOOR WALL-MOUNT HOLDER Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting REMOVABLE TABLE STAND For standing the remote unit on a flat surface 3. Though the remote unit is weather resistant, it should be placed away form direct sunlight, rain or snow. B. C. D. E. BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT 1. The unit uses four AA-sized (UM-3) 1.5V batteries which is installed in the factory for you. Please remove the plastic cover before usage. Should you need to change the battery, Gently lift the tab on the battery compartment door. 2. Insert four UM-3 or "AA" size batteries. MOD EL NO. BAR91 3HGA ALT RE SET ZONE F C mb/ hPa inH g F. G. H. I. A A U M 3 1. 5 V A A U M 3 1. 5 V A A U M 3 1. 5 V A A U M 3 1. 5 V Test ed To Com pl y W ith FCC St andards FOR H OME OR OFFIC E U SE Mad e in Ch in a 3. Replace the battery compartment door. BEFORE YOU BEGIN For best operation: 1. Insert batteries for the remote unit first. Then proceed with inserting the batteries for the main unit. 2. Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective range is 100 feet (30 meters). 4 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 from 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. Clock radio signal. However, please note that when the unit is new and just out of the box, auto-synchronization with the U.S. Atomic clock can take up to 72 hours. When the BAR913HGA is within range, its radio-control mechanism will override all manual settings unless the auto-reception function is manually disabled. When the unit is receiving radio signal, the RADIO RECEPTION signal will start to blink. A complete reception generally takes about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal. When the reception is complete, the RADIO RECEPTION signal will stop blinking. The strength of the reception for the last full hour will be indicated. 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 display. (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. For better reception, place the clock away from metal objects and electrical appliances to minimize interference. Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled function, press and hold the [ZONE] button. To reactivate the RF control function, press and hold the [UP] button. Chart indicating Radio Signal Strength - Good HOW TO USE THE BACKLIGHT Press [ for five seconds. ] bar once. The backlight will be activated - No signal ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION The BAR913HGA is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar clock once it is brought within range of the US Atomic 5 - Receiving GB GB HOW TO MANUALLY SET THE CLOCK It is unlikely that you will want or need to manually set the RF Clock. Should the need or desire to manually set the clock arise, please follow the directions below. Press [MODE] and hold for three seconds. The hour will flash. Use the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to enter the hours. Holding down either the up or down button will increase or decrease the value rapidly. Press [MODE] again, the minute digits will flash. Again, use the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to change the minutes. Note: When changes are made to this setting, the seconds setting will start from zero. Press [MODE] again, the calendar settings are displayed and the year digits will flash. Use the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to change the year. Press [MODE] button and the month digits will flash. Enter the appropriate month using the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button. Press [MODE] button and the day settings will flash. Enter the appropriate day using the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button. Press [MODE] again and the language setting for the day of the week will flash. Use the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to select E for English, F for French or S for Spanish. Press [MODE] to complete and exit the setting. The weekday can be expressed as an abbreviation in three different languages. The languages and their selected abbreviations for each day of the week are shown in the language chart below. To toggle among the 4 us time-zones, press the zone button. HOW TO SET AND ACTIVATE THE ALARM To set the Alarm Press [ALARM button to display the daily alarm time (the icon " ALARM] ALARM " will be displayed) Press [ALARM and hold for three seconds, the value for the hour ALARM] ALARM setting will flash. Press [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] buttons to make changes to the alarm hour setting. Press [ALARM again and the minute digits will flash. Enter the ALARM] ALARM value for the minute setting by using [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] buttons. Press [ALARM to exit. ALARM] ALARM The alarm is automatically activated. The ALARM ON icon [ ] is visible and the alarm will be activated at the specified time. To deactivate the daily alarm function, press the [ALARM] button when the alarm time is displayed. The ALARM ON icon will disappear. To activate, press the [ALARM] button again. 6 ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION When the daily alarm goes off, the backlight will be on for five seconds and the ALARM ON icon will flash. The alarm is a crescendo alarm with 3 stage increase in intensity. Without interruption, the unit will sound for two minutes. To stop the alarm, press the [ALARM] button. However, if the [ ] bar is pressed, the SNOOZE function will be triggered. Though the alarm will stop the ALARM ON icon will blink for eight minutes. After that the alarm will go off again. To deactivate the SNOOZE function, press the [ALARM button. ALARM] ALARM NOTE ON REMOTE READINGS Once batteries are in place in the remote unit, it will start transmitting samplings at 40 second intervals. If no signals are received when the remote sensor display is selected, " will be displayed. To search for remote sensor signals, " press together the [MEMORY] and [CHANNEL] buttons on the main unit. If the unit still displays "- - -" re-insert the batteries or remove the back panel of the remote unit and press reset." If that fails, check that the remote sensor is still in place. Make sure the transmission is within range and the path is clear of obstacles and interference. Repeat this procedure whenever you find discrepancies between the display on the main unit and the display on the remote sensor. CHECKING INDOOR AND REMOTE TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES To display the indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings, press the [CHANNEL] button to toggle among the indoor, Channel 1, 2 and 3 displays. The temperature can be shown in Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). Select the appropriate reading by using the °C/°F slide switch (located in the battery compartment). Slide the switch to °C for Centigrade or °F for Fahrenheit. This unit has an auto-scan function that can sequentially display the indoor and remote readings. To activate this function, press and hold the [CHANNEL] button for 3 seconds. To deactivate press the [CHANNEL] button again. If the reading goes above or below the specific measuring range, the display will show a flashing "HHH" or "LLL". NOTE ON °C AND °F The outdoor temperature display on the main unit is dominated by the selection on the °C/°F slide switch of the main unit. Whatever the display unit of the remote sensor is, it will only apply to the remote sensor itself and the temperature will be automatically converted to the chosen one of the main unit. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES The maximum and minimum recorded temperatures and humidities will be automatically stored in memory. To display them, press 7 GB GB [MEMORY]. Press [MEMORY] again to alternate between the maximum, minimum and current readings. The respective MAX or MIN indicator will be displayed. To clear the memory, press [MEMORY] and hold for three seconds. The maximum and minimum recorded readings will be erased. If you press [MEMORY] after the memory has been erased, the maximum and minimum readings will have the same values as the current ones. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE The atmospheric pressure indicator in the weather forecast window, uses arrows to indicate if the atmospheric pressure has increased, remained stable, or decreased. Arrow indicator TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND The temperature and humidity trend indicator shows the trend of temperatures and humidities collected at that particular sensor in the past. Three trends: rising, steady, and falling will be shown. Pressure Trend Rising Steady Falling WEATHER FORECAST The unit is capable of detecting atmospheric pressure changes. Based on collected data, it can predict the weather for the forthcoming 12 to 24 hours. The effective range covers an area of 18 to 30miles (30 to 50 km). Arrow indicator Temperature Trend Rising Steady Falling Indicator displays on the unit Arrow indicator Forecast Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Raining Snowy Humidity Trend Rising Steady Falling NOTE: 1. The accuracy of a general pressure-based weather forecast is about 70% to 75%. 2. The weather forecasts from this unit are predictions that cover the next 12 to 24 hours. It may not necessarily reflect the current situation. 3. The "Sunny" icon, as applies to night time, implies clear weather. 8 COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS The comfort level indicators COMFORT, 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 HOW TO CHECK THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE The current and historical barometric pressure is shown on the atmospheric pressure window. For users staying at a higher altitude such as in the mountain area, sea-level barometric pressure applies. In this case, press and hold [HISTORY] button to enter the altitude compensation setting mode. Use the ALT ( ) or ALT ( ) button to select from -328 to 8200 feet (-100 to 2500 meters) (whichever appropriate). Press [HISTORY] button to confirm and exit. The BAR913HGA requires entry of elevation in meters not feet. to convert feet to meters multiply feet by .30. To determine your location elevation, please either contact your local library, TV/radio weather forecaster, or via Internet at http:// www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/elvation.htm The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb/hPa or inHg. The pressure unit is selected on the atmospheric pressure slide switch inside the battery compartment. If you want to check the pressure history for a particular hour during the past 24 hours, press the [HISTORY] button. Each press on the button will go back by an hour. Holding down the button will increase the value rapidly. 20°C to 25°C 40%RH(68°F to 77°F) 70%RH COMFORT -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 WET DRY No Indicator No comment LOW BATTERY INDICATION When it is time to replace batteries, the respective low battery indicator [ ] will show up when the corresponding channel is selected. If the battery level of the main unit is runnning low it will show up on the weather forecast window. 9 GB GB HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE TABLE STAND (REMOTE UNIT) The unit can be wall-mounted using its recessed screw holes or placed on a flat surface using the fold out table stand. Wall-mount Table stand HOW TO RESET THE UNIT The RESET slot allows you to return all settings to factory values. Accessing the slot is required only when the unit is not operating in a favorable way such as in the rare case of a malfunction. The RESET slot is located inside the battery compartment door. To use the button, 1. Lift open the battery compartment door. 2. Place a blunt stylus into the slot and press. 3. Replace the battery compartment door. MAINTENANCE When handled properly, this unit is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service. Here are a few product care instructions: HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE TABLE STAND (MAIN UNIT) The unit can be wall-mounted using its recessed screw holes or placed on a flat surface using the collapsible table stand. Gently pull the table stand from it's collapsed position. Position the lock to secure the stand. Wall-mount Table stand 1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth. 2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. Abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit. 3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock, dust, temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may result in malfunction, a shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries, or distorted parts. 4. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so will terminate the unit's warranty and may cause damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. 5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual. Do not mix new and old batteries as the old batteries may leak. RELEASE 6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the unit. 10 SPECIFICATIONS Temperature Measurement Main unit Indoor Temperature measurement Proposed operating range Temperature resolution Relative Humidity measurement Measuring Range : 25% RH to 95% RH at 25°C (77°F) : 1% RH : -5.0°C to +50.0°C (23.0°F to 122.0°F) : 0.1°C (0.2°F) Relative Humidity measurement Measuring Range Resolution of Humidity Barometric Pressure measurement Pressure measuring range : 795 to 1050mb / hPa (23.48 to 31.01 inHg) : 25 to 95%RH at 25°C (77°F) : 1% RH - Power Main unit : use four (4) UM-3 or "AA" 1.5V batteries : use two (2) UM-3 or "AA" 1.5V batteries Resolution Remote unit Temperature measurement Proposed operating range Temperature resolution RF Transmission Frequency No. of Remote unit RF Transmission Range Temperature sensing cycle Remote sensing unit - Weight Main unit : -20.0°C to +60.0°C (-4.0°F to 140.0°F) : 0.1°C (0.2°F) : 433 MHz : Up to 3 units : 100 feet (30 meters) : around 40 seconds Remote sensing unit - Dimension Main unit Remote sensing unit : 6.44" x 3.48" x 1.12" (LxWxD) : 4.2" x 2.8" x 0.84" (L x Wx D) : 6.6 ounces (without battery) : 2.6 ounces (without battery) 11 GB GB NOTE ON COMPLIANCE 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 operations. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC : 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 of an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 12 Company Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA Name and model number of the product: DIGITAL WEATHER FORECASTER WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK BAR913HGA CAUTION -- The content of this manual is subject to change without further notice. -- Due to printing limitation, 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. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Should you require assistance regarding this product and its operation, please contact our customer care department at 800-853-8883 or via email at helpme@oscientific.com. WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 3 months from date of retail purchase. Defective product should be directed to the place of retail purchase for exchange. Should this not be possible, contact our customer care department for assistance and a return material authorization. No returns may be made without a return authorization. Please retain your retail receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy of it for proof of date purchased. This warranty does not cover product subjected to abuse, misuse, accidental damage or tampering. Upon return of the defective product, Oregon Scientific will at its discretion, replace the product with either a new or a tested reconditioned product. Should the product be out of warranty, the consumer may purchase directly from Oregon Scientific a replacement at reasonable cost plus shipping and handling. 13 GB GB MODEL: BAR913HGA DIGITAL WEATHER FORECASTER WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK Instruction Manual **** Mode D'emploi **** Bedienungsanleitung **** Manuale di Istruzioni **** Instrucciones de Funcionamiento 14