Slimline Weather Station Model: BAR988HG / BAR986HG User Manual BAR988HG English Cover R5 OP Black 1 8/20/04, 11:26 AM Slimline Weather Station Model: BAR988HG / BAR986HG User Manual CONTENTS Introduction .............................................................. 3 Product Overview .................................................... 4 Front View .............................................................. 4 Back View .............................................................. 5 LCD Display ........................................................... 6 Remote Sensor (RTGR328N) ................................ 9 Getting Started ....................................................... 10 Batteries ............................................................... 10 AC Adaptor (Main Unit) ........................................ 11 Change Settings .................................................. 11 Remote Sensor ....................................................... 11 Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR328N) ..... 12 Sensor Data Transmission .................................. 13 Search for Sensor ................................................ 13 Clock and Calendar ............................................... 13 Radio-Controlled Clock ........................................ 14 Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ............... 14 Set Clock ............................................................. 15 1 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 1 Switch Clock Display ........................................... 15 Alarms ..................................................................... 15 Set Daily Alarm .................................................... 15 Set Pre-Alarm ...................................................... 16 Activate Alarm ...................................................... 16 Snooze ................................................................ 16 Barometer ............................................................... 16 View Barometer Area ........................................... 16 Select Measurement Unit .................................... 17 View Barometer History ....................................... 17 Bar Chart Display ................................................. 17 Set Altitude ........................................................... 17 Weather Forecast ................................................... 18 Weather Forecast Icons ....................................... 18 UV Measurement .................................................... 18 New Additional UV Features ................................ 19 Temperature and Humidity .................................... 20 View Temperature and Humidity Area ................. 20 Select Measurement Unit .................................... 20 Select Sensor Channel ........................................ 20 Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 20 Temperature and Humidity Trend ........................ 21 Comfort Zone ....................................................... 21 Heat Index ........................................................... 21 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN Backlight ................................................................. 22 Reset System ......................................................... 22 Safety and Care ...................................................... 22 Warnings ................................................................. 22 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 23 Specifications ......................................................... 23 About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 25 EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 26 2 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 2 8/20/04, 11:25 AM INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific TM BAR988HG / BAR986HG Slimline Weather Station. This powerful device bundles time keeping, weather monitoring, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings, barometric trends and altitude adjustment, into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: · · · · · Main unit Remote sensor (RTGR328N) Optional UV sensor (UVR138) 6V AC adapter Batteries 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. BAR988HG --- BAR988HG Main Unit + RTGR328N Remote Sensor BAR986HG --- BAR988HG Main Unit + RTGR328N Remote Sensor + UVR138 UV Sensor NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THGR228N (3-Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this weather station. Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact your local stockist for more information. 3 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 3 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW 1. LCD display 2. MODE: Change settings / display 1 2 7 3. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity / UV readings 4. HISTORY: View historical barometer and UV readings 3 8 5. ALARM / : View alarm status; set alarm 6. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Activate 8-minute snooze or backlight 4 9 7. SELECT: Switch Areas 8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 9. UP: Increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock 5 10 10. DOWN: Decrease setting / deactivate radiocontrolled clock 6 4 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 4 8/20/04, 11:25 AM BACK VIEW 1. Ventilation holes 2. Battery compartment (bottom) 3. AC adaptor socket 1 4. °C / °F switch (in battery compartment) 5. RESET button (in battery compartment) 6. mb / inHg switch (in battery compartment) You can adjust the angle of the clock display as shown below: 3 2 4 5 6 5 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 5 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN LCD DISPLAY 1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast 2. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area: Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor channel number 1 3. UVI / Barometer Area: UV level and barometric pressure bar chart; UV Index and barometric readings 4. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled clock; alarms; calendar 2 3 4 6 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 6 8/20/04, 11:25 AM Weather Forecast Area Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area 6 7 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 3 1. Selected Area icon 2. Temperature trend 3. Channel number (1-5) / reception status 1. Low battery icon for main unit 2. AC adaptor icon - displays when unplugged 3. Weather display 4. Low battery icon for remote sensor 5. Humidity trend 6. MAX / MIN temperature 7. Temperature - °C / °F 8. Heat Index 9. MAX / MIN humidity 10. Humidity 11. Comfort levels 7 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 7 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN UVI / Barometer Area Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area 1 2 1 3 6 7 2 3 4 5 8 4 5 9 10 11 12 1. Pre-Alarm is set 2. Pre-Alarm display / Pre-Alarm setting 3. Channel with RF clock reception is locked 4. RF clock reception icon 5. Daily Alarm is set 6. Offset time-zone 7. Time / date / calendar 6 7 1. Barometric pressure is showing 2. UV is showing 3. Low battery icon for UV sensor 4. UVI value is showing 5. UV exposure time countdown has started 6. UV index level 7. UV exposure time for user 8. Barometer / UV chart 9. SPF applied to user for UV exposure 10. User skin type for UV exposure 11. User no. (for UV Mode) or hour history for UV / Barometric pressure reading 12. Altitude / barometric pressure / UVI reading 8 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 8 8/20/04, 11:25 AM REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N) 4 1 1 2 5 6 7 2 3 1. Signal reception 3 2. Channel number 3. Low battery icon 4. Time 5. Temp (°C or °F) 1. LCD display 2. LED status indicator 3. Ventilation duct 6. Humidity % 7. Temp / Humidity 9 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 9 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product: 1 2 3 4 5 6 · Main unit · Remote unit 4 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V 7 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: 8 1. Wall mount 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 10 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 10 8/20/04, 11:25 AM 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. UNIT Main Remote UV Sensor LOCATION Weather Forecast Area Temperature / Humidity Area UVI / Barometric Pressure Area CHANGE SETTINGS 1. Press SELECT to switch between Areas. indicates the selected Area. AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT) The batteries serve as a back-up power supply. For continuous use, please install the AC adaptor at the base of the unit: 2. Most Areas have alternate display options (for example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI). to Press MODE to switch options, or ALARM / switch between clock and alarm. 3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. 4. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. 5. Press MODE to confirm. REMOTE SENSOR shows in the Weather Forecast Area when the AC adapter is not plugged in. This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo / Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 6 sensors (5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor). The THGR328N and THGR228N sensors are also compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more information.) 11 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 11 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN The RTGR328N Sensor collects temperature and humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock. SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR328N) 1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Insert the batteries. 3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches are located in the battery compartment. SWITCH Channel OPTION If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. EU (DCF) / UK (MSF) To fold out the stand: 1 2 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. Radio Signal Format 4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit. SWITCH Temp OPTION °C / °F · Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres (230 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. 12 5. Close the battery compartment. BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 12 8/20/04, 11:25 AM 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. SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature / Humidity 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 / Humidity Area The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. SEARCH FOR SENSOR To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will show next to the Area. Then, simultaneously press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the UVI / Barometer Area. will show next to the Area. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries. CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date based on radiocontrolled signals from the RTGR328N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter. 13 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 13 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN 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 (RTGR328N) 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 2 factors: · Connection between the main unit and the sensor ) that collects RF signals ( · RF signal reception ( ) icon shown in the Clock Area indicates ICON ...