User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC STARCK PSR01A

Wireless Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor (Model #: PS-R01) User Manual PS R01 English Cover R4 1 7/23/03, 1:56 AM EN TABLE OF CONTENTS Additional resources .................................................. About this guide ........................................................ Product overview ....................................................... Getting started .......................................................... Set up ................................................................. Change channel .................................................. Comfort zone ...................................................... Trends ................................................................. Low battery warning ............................................ Reset system ............................................................. Safety and care ......................................................... Warnings ................................................................... Troubleshooting ......................................................... Specifications ............................................................ 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about your new product and other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and fitness gear, and weather stations. The website also includes contact information for our customer service department, in case you need to reach us. 1 PS R01 English R15 1 7/23/03, 4:53 AM EN EN ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck with Oregon Scientific Wireless Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor (PS-R01). This sensor is compatible with a wide variety of weather monitoring tools, and can be used with any STARCK / Oregon Scientific Weather Stations. 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. In this box, you will find: · · Remote unit Batteries 2 PS R01 English R15 2 7/23/03, 4:53 AM PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Temperature / Trend display Low battery icon Humidity / Trend / Comfort Level display °C/°F switch Channel switch Reset button Battery compartment Wall mount hole Battery compartment lid 8 9 3 PS R01 English R15 3 7/23/03, 4:53 AM EN EN GETTING STARTED This product can be used with up to 2 remote units to transmit outdoor temperature and humidity data to a main (indoor) unit. The measurement unit(°C or °F) and channel number (1, 2, or 3) switches are located in the battery compartment, and should be set prior to installation. NOTE Additional remote units sold separately. SET UP 1. Place remote unit as close as possible to the main unit. 2. Remove the battery compartment lid. (You will need a small Phillips screwdriver.) 3. Assign a Channel Number. If you are using more than one remote unit, select a different channel number for each unit. 4. Set the measurement unit. 5. Insert the batteries. Match the polarity, as shown in the battery compartment. 6. Press RESET with the point of a blunt object (such as a ball point pen). 4 PS R01 English R15 4 7/23/03, 4:53 AM 7. 8. Replace the battery compartment lid. Secure. Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess hole on the back of the unit. For best results: · Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture. · Do not place the remote unit more than 20 - 30 meters (60 - 90 feet) from the main (indoor) unit. · Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor) unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best reception. 9. Once the batteries are in place, the sensor will transmit signals approximately every 40 seconds. The readings shown on the main unit depend on which remote sensor (1, 2, or 3) is selected. Refer to the main unit User Manual for more information. CHANGE CHANNEL Repeat the Set Up procedure ( 4). In Step 3, select a different Channel Number. 5 PS R01 English R15 5 7/23/03, 4:53 AM EN EN COMFORT ZONE The outdoor comfort zones are shown under the following conditions. Zone Temperature Any Wet Any Dry 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) 40 - 70% <40% Relative Humidity TRENDS The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays. Outdoor temperature and humidity trends are shown separately. Trend Temperature +0.5 °C Steady -0.5 °C Relative Humidity > +3% Steady < -3% >70% Comfort 6 PS R01 English R15 6 7/23/03, 4:53 AM LOW BATTERY WARNING Replace the batteries whenever the low battery signal ( ) shows on the remote unit, or on the remote unit area of the main unit. NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. Properly dispose used batteries by taking them to an authorized disposal station. radio frequency link with main unit). Refer to the User Manual for the main unit for more information. SAFETY AND CARE Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in direct sunlight or in damp or high-traffic locations. RESET SYSTEM The RESET button is located in the battery compartment. Press it with the point of a blunt object (such as a ball point pen) whenever you change the batteries, or whenever performance is not behaving as expected (e.g., unable to establish 7 WARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Observe the following guidelines: · Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the unit. PS R01 English R15 7 7/23/03, 4:53 AM EN EN · · · · · · · · 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. Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time. Do not scratch the LCD display. Do not make any changes or modifications to this product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the product. The contents of this user manual are subject to change without notice. Images not drawn to scale. TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting our customer service department. Problem Temp Remote unit Symptom Main unit shows "LLL" or "HHH" Cannot locate main unit Remedy Temperature is out-of-range. Check batteries ( 4, 7) Check location ( 5) 8 PS R01 English R15 8 7/23/03, 4:53 AM SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions LxWxH 75 x 35 x 78.3 mm (3 x 1.4 x 3.1 in) Weight 136 grams with battery Temperature Unit Range Resolution Frequency RF frequency Range Transmission Channel No. Unit Power 433 MHz 30 meters (98 feet) with no obstructions approximately every 40 seconds 1, 2, or 3 °C or °F 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries °C or °F -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) 0.1 °C (0.2 °F) Relative humidity Range 25% to 95% Resolution 1% 9 PS R01 English R15 9 7/23/03, 4:53 AM EN EN EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product contains the approved transmitter module TX 07 and complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for its intended use and that the following standard(s) has/have been applied: Radio frequency spectrum (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive) applied standard(s) ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver.1.1.1):2000-09 Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive) applied standard(s) ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1):2002-08 Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive) applied standard(s) EN 60950:2000 Additional information: The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the respective CE marking. VS-Villingen / Germany August 2003 Gerhard Preis R&TTE Representative of manufacturer RTT&E Compliant Countries: All EC Countries, Switzerland CH , and Norway N ©2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. 10 PS R01 English R15 10 7/23/03, 4:53 AM