Eschenbach BAR899HG User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR899HG Wireless
Weather Station with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and RF
Clock. This unit is an all-in-one weather forecasting device
which has multiple weather-related functions.
In addition to indoor temperature and humidity, by means of
wireless remote thermo-hygro sensor it can simultaneously
monitor temperatures and humidities in up to 3 remote
locations. The unit will show temperature and humidity
trends as well as record maximum and minimum temperature
and humidity readings.
As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a
built-in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using
kinetic-movement graphic illustrations the unit displays
atmospheric pressure trends and displays forecasts as
sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy and snowy.
This unit is also a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock. It
can automatically synchronize its current time and date
WIRELESSWEATHERSTATION
WITHIN-OUTTHERMO-HYGROMETERANDRFCLOCK
MODEL : BAR899HG
USER'S MANUAL
when it is brought within an approximate 1500-km radius of
the radio signal DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany.
Other features of BAR899HG include daily crescendo alarm
and Pre-alarm function with an eight-minute snooze function.
No wire installation is required between the main and remote
units as this unit operates at 433 MHz.

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FEATURES : MAIN UNIT
A. LCD DISPLAY
A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW
- Graphically illustrates a 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 is low
A4. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WINDOW
-Displays the current or historical (last 24 hours)
barometric reading
A5. TIME / DATE / ALARM WINDOW
- Displays the current time, date (day, month, and
year), daily alarm or Pre-alarm function
- Radio Frequency (RF) status indicator [ ]
B. CONTROL BUTTONS - FRONT PANEL
B1 & B2. UP [ ] & DOWN [ ] BUTTONS
- Increase or decrease in the value of a setting
respectively.
B3. [ ] BUTTON
- Displays the daily alarm time and Pre-alarm time
period, or changes the corresponding alarm time

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B4. [ MEM ] BUTTON
- Displays minimum and maximum temperature and
humidity readings, and erases memory data
B5. [ CHANNEL ] BUTTON
- Displays the temperature and humidity readings of
the indoor or remote sensor
B6. [ MODE ] BUTTON
- Changes the display mode of the clock, and alters
time/date setting
B7. [ SNOOZE ] BUTTON
- Activates the snooze function
C. CONTROL BUTTONS - BACK PANEL
C1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
- Accommodates four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size
batteries
C2. [ HISTORY ] BUTTON
- Displays the barometric reading for the last 24 hours,
or enter the altitude compensation setting
C3. [ mb / hPa - inHg ] SLIDE SWITCH
- Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit
display
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C4. [ °C / °F ] SLIDE SWITCH
- Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F)
temperature unit display
C5. [ RESET ] BUTTON
-Resets the unit by returning all settings to their
default values
FEATURES : REMOTE
THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR THGR112N
a. LCD
Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored
by the remote unit
b. LED Indicator
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading
c. Channel slide switch
Designates the remote unit Channel 1, Channel 2 or
Channel 3
d. RESET
Returns all settings to default values
e. Battery compartment
Accommodates two (2) pieces of UM-4 or AAA-size
batteries
Thermo - Hygro Sensor
f. Battery compartment cover
g. Removable table stand
For standing the remote unit on a flat surface
h. Wall-mount hole
For mounting the remote unit on a wall

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN -
INSTALLINGTHETABLE STAND
Before operation, plug the detachable table stand into the
display unit as shown.
NOTES ON OPERATION
For best operation:
1. Insert batteries for the main unit first. Then proceed with
inserting the batteries for the remote unit.
2. Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective
transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective
range is up to 30 meters.
3. Though the remote unit is weather proof, it should be
placed away form direct sunlight, rain or snow.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size batteries in
accordance with the polarities shown.
3. Close the battery door.
BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION:
REMOTE UNIT
The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-4 or
“AAA” size batteries.
Follow these steps to install / replace batteries:
1. Remove the screws on the battery door.
2. Select the channel number on the CHANNEL slide switch.
C
F
mb
HISTORY
InHg
InHg
RESET

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4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities
shown.
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 main unit.
Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you
can only change it by removing the batteries or resetting
the unit.
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
BAR899HG is designed to automatically synchronize its
calendar clock once it is brought within range of the
Frankfurt DCF77 radio signal. When the unit is within range,
its radio-control mechanism will override all manual settings
unless auto-reception of radio signal has been manually
deactivated.
When the unit is receiving radio signal, the radio reception
icon 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 icon will stop blinking. The strength of the recep-
tion for the last full hour will be indicated.
For better reception, place the unit away from metal objects
and electrical appliances to minimize interference.
Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled function,
press [ MODE ] and [ ] button simultaneously. The radio
reception icon will disappear. To reactivate the RF controlled
function, press [ MODE ] and [ ] simultaneously and the
radio reception icon will be displayed again.
SETTINGTHE CLOCK AND
CALENDAR MANUALLY
1. Press and hold [ MODE ] button for three seconds. The
12-hr value will flash. Use the [ ] or [ ] buttons to
make a selection between 24-hour display or 12-hour
display.
STRONG
WEAK
NO RECEPTION
RECEIVING

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2. Press [ MODE ] button again, the hour will flash. Use the
[ ] or [ ] button to enter the hours. Holding down
either the up or down position will increase or decrease
the value rapidly.
3. Press [ MODE ] button again to confirm. Repeat the
above steps to set the minute, year, day/month or
month/day display format, month, day and language for
day-of-week respectively.
4. Press [ MODE ] button to confirm and exit the settings.
5. For the language for day-of-week, you can select E for
English, D for German, F for French, I for Italian or S for
Spanish. The day-of-week can be expressed as an
abbreviation in five different languages. The languages
and their selected abbreviations for each day of the
week are shown in the language chart below.
SETTINGTHE ALARM
To set the Alarm:
1. Press [ ] button to display the daily alarm time (the
icon "AL" will be displayed)
2. Press and hold [ ] for three seconds and the value for
the hour will flash.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] buttons to make changes to the alarm
hour setting.
4. Press [ ] and the minute will flash. Enter the value for
the minute by using [ ] or [ ] buttons.
5. Press [ ] to exit.
The alarm will be automatically activated. The ALARM ON
icon [ ] is shown and the alarm will active at the specified
time.
To deactivate the daily alarm function, press the [ ]
button when the alarm time is displayed. The ALARM ON
icon will disappear and [ - : -- ] will be displayed. To
activate, press the [ ] button to display the alarm time
again.
ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION
When the daily alarm goes off, the alarm-on icon will flash.
Initially the active alarm will have a gentle sound. The
intensity will increase in three stages. Without interruption,
the unit will alarm for 2 minutes.
Day-of-the-week
Language Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish

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To stop the alarm sound, press any button (expect [ MEM ]
& [ CHANNEL ] buttons).
If the [ SNOOZE ] button is pressed, the snooze function
will be triggered. The alarm sound will stop and the alarm-on
icon will blink for eight minutes. After that the alarm will go
off again.
To deactivate the SNOOZE function, press the [ ]
button.
PRE-ALARM FUNCTION FOR
CHANNEL 1 REMOTE SENSOR
The alarm function also has a pre-alarm feature which can
be set to sound early when weather conditions change.
During the pre-alarm operating period, if the temperature
recorded at Channel 1 remote sensor falls to or below
2.0°C, the pre-alarm will be triggered. For example, if the
daily alarm is set to go off at 7:00 am and the pre-alarm
operating time interval is set to 45 minutes, the pre-alarm
will start to operate at 6:15 am (45 minutes before 7:00 am).
The Pre-Alarm icon will flash. An alarm sound will also go off
for 2 minutes as that of the daily alarm and the snooze
function will also be activated if the [ SNOOZE ] button is
pressed.
To enable this function:
1. First activate the alarm function. Then enter the
Pre-Alarm mode by pressing the [ ] button twice. The
"PRE-AL" icon will be displayed.
2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 3 seconds to set the
operating time interval for this pre-alarm function. Use
the [ ] or [ ] button to select from the 4 time-intervals:
15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
3. Press the [ ] button to confirm and exit. The
pre-alarm function will be enabled automatically which is
indicated by the appearance of the [ ] symbol.
4. To disable this function, press the [ ] button in the
Pre-Alarm mode. The [ ] symbol will disappear and
[ - : -- ] will show to indicate it is disabled.
The pre-alarm will operate during the selected time interval
before the daily alarm time.
Note: The daily alarm will NOT function until the next day if
the pre-alarm has been triggered beforehand. Deactiating
the alarm automaticaly disables the pre-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 force the main unit to search for
remote sensor signals, press [ MEM ] and [ CHANNEL ]
simultaneously.
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.

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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).
If the reading goes above or below the specified amounts,
the display will show a flashing "HHH" or "LLL".
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.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES
The maximum and minimum recorded temperatures and
humidities will be automatically stored in memory. To display
them, press [ MEM ]. Press [ MEM ] again to alternate
between the maximum, minimum and current readings. The
respective MAX or MIN indicator will be displayed.
To clear the memory, press [ MEM ] and hold for three
seconds. The maximum and minimum recorded readings will
be erased. Subsequently, if you press [ MEM ] after the
memory has been erased, the maximum and minimum
readings will have the same values as the current ones.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND
The temperature and humidity trend indicator shows the
trend of temperatures and humidities collected by the
selected sensor.
Arrow
indicator
Humidity
Trend Steady FallingRising
Arrow
indicator
Temperature
Trend Steady FallingRising

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ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
The atmospheric pressure arrow shows whether the
atmospheric pressure is increasing, remaining stable, or
decreasing.
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 30 to 50 km.
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 it applies to night time, implies clear
weather.
COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS
The comfort level indicators COM, WET or DRY will tell you if the
current environment is comfortable, too wet or too dry.
The comfort indicator will appear on the display when the
following conditions are satisfied:
Arrow
indicator
Pressure
Trend Steady FallingRising
Sunny Partly cloudy Cloudy Rainy Snow
Indicator
displays
on the unit
Temperature
Range
20°C to 25°C
(68°F to 77°F)
-5°C to +50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
-5°C to +50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
Humidity
Range
40%RH-
70%RH
OVER-
70%RH
Below
40%RH
Shows that the
Current
Environment
Ideal range for
both relative
humidity and
temperature
Contains excess
moisture
Contains
inadequate
moisture
No
Indicator
Less than
20°C (68°F) or
More than
25°C (77°F)
40%RH
to
70%RH No comment

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HOWTO CHECK
THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
The current and historical barometric pressure is shown on
the atmospheric pressure window.
To monitor local barometric pressure, select "0" meters as the
altitude setting. To monitor Sea Level barometric pressure for a
certain altitude, select the local altitude. To set the altitude,
press and hold [ HISTORY ] button to enter the altitude
compensation setting mode. Use the [] or [ ] button to
select from -100 to 2500 meters. Press [ HISTORY ] button to
confirm and exit.
The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb/hPa or
inHg. The pressure unit is selected on the atmospheric
pressure slide switch.
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.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
When it is time to replace batteries, the respective low
battery indicator [ ] will show up when the corresponding
channel is selected. The battery level of the main unit is
shown on the Weather Forecast Window when it is running
low.
HOWTOWALL MOUNT OR USETHE
TABLE STAND (REMOTE UNIT)
As for the remote unit, it has a wall-mount hole and a removable
stand. Use either to hold the unit in place.
Wall-Mount: Table-Stand:
HOWTOWALL MOUNT OR USETHE
TABLE STAND (MAIN UNIT)
The unit can be wall-mounted using its recessed screw
holes or placed on a flat surface using the detachable table
stand.
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Wall-Mount: Table-Stand:
Gently plug in the table stand
as shown:
HOWTO RESETTHE UNIT
The [ RESET ] button 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.
To reset the unit, place a blunt stylus into the [ RESET ]
hole and press.
MAINTENANCE
When handled properly, this unit is engineered to give you
years of satisfactory service. Here are a few product care
instructions:
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 alcohol containing detergent,
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.
6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating
the unit.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Main unit
Indoor Temperature measurement
Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +50.0°C
(23.0°F to 122.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Relative Humidity measurement
Measuring Range : 25% RH to 95% RH
at 25°C (77°F)
Humidity Resolution : 1%RH
Remote unit
RFTransmissionFrequency : 433 MHz
No. of Remote unit : Up to 3 units
RF Transmission Range : Up to 30 meters
Data sensing cycle : around 40 seconds
Temperature measurement
Proposed operating range : -20.0°C to +60.0°C
(-4.0°F to 140.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Relative Humidity measurement
Measuring Range : 25 to 95%RH at 25°C (77°F)
Humidity Resolution : 1% RH
Barometric Pressure measurement
Pressure measuring range : 795 to 1050mb / hPa
(23.48 to 31.01 inHg)
Power
Main unit : uses four (4) UM-3 or "AA"
1.5V batteries
Remote sensing unit : uses two (2) UM-4 or "AAA"
1.5V batteries
Weight
Main unit : 256gm (without battery)
Remote sensing unit : 58gm (without battery)
Dimensions
Main unit : 189 (L) x 103 (W) x 70 (T) mm
Remote sensing unit : 92 (L) x 60 (W) x 20 (T) mm

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CAUTION
— The content of this manual is subject to change
without further notice.
— The technical specifications of this product are
subject to change without 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.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This productcontainsthe approvedtransmittermodule TX 01andcomplies
with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC
Directives,ifusedforitsintendeduseandthatthefollowingstandard(s)has/
havebeenapplied:
Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
appliedstandard(s) EN 300220-1(2,3):1997
Electromagneticcompatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
appliedstandard(s) ETS 300683:1997
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive)
appliedstandard(s) EN 60950:1997
Additionalinformation:
Theproductis thereforeconformwiththe LowVoltageDirective 73/23/EC,
theEMCDirective89/336/ECandR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC(appendixII)
andcarriesthe respective CEmarking.
VS-Villingen/ Germany August2001
GerhardPreis
R&TTE Representative of manufacturer
RTTE Compliant Countries :
All EC countries, Switzerland CH
And Norway N