Oregon Scientific Wireless Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor THGR 238... User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Additional resources ........................................... 1
About this guide .................................................. 2
Product overview ................................................ 3
Getting started .................................................... 4
Set up.............................................................. 4
Change channel .............................................. 6
Low battery warning ........................................ 6
Reset system ...................................................... 6
Safety and care................................................... 7
Warnings ............................................................. 7
Troubleshooting .................................................. 8
Specifications ...................................................... 9
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Visitourwebsite (www.oregonscientific.com)to learn
more about your new product and other Oregon
Scientific products such as digital cameras, hand-
heldorganizers, healthandfitness gear,andweather
stations. The website also includes contact
information for our customer service department, in
case you need to reach us.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your selection of the Oregon
Scientific Wireless Outdoor Temperature and
Humidity Sensor (THGR 238 NF)
This sensor is compatible with a wide variety of
weathermonitoringtools, and canbeused with most
of the Oregon Scientific receiver units.
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

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW DESCRIPTIONS
1. Temperature display
2. LED indicator
3. °C / °F switch
4. Reset button
5. Channel switch
6. Battery compartment
7. Battery compartment lid
8. Wall mount
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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.
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
NOTE
1 2 3
CHANNEL
RESET
1 2 3
CHANNEL
RESET

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compartment.
6. Press RESET with the point of a blunt object
(such as a ball point pen).
7. Replace the battery compartment lid. Secure.
8. Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using
the recess holes on the back of the mounting
unit.Insertthe sensor intothemounting unit,and
gently push down to secure. 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. Minimizeobstructions suchas
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
transmitsignalsevery 40 seconds.The readings
shownonthe mainunitdepend on whichremote

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sensor (1, 2, or 3) is selected. Refer to the main
unit User Manual for more information.
CHANGE CHANNEL
RepeattheSet Upprocedure(4). InStep3, select
a different Channel Number.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
Replacethe batterieswhenever thelow batterysignal
( ) showsonthe remote unit, or ontheremoteunit
area of the main unit.
Donot userechargeablebatteries. Properly
dispose used batteries by taking them to an
authorized disposal station.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET button is located in the battery
compartment. Pressit withthepoint ofablunt 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 radio
frequency link with main unit). Refer to the User
Manual for the main unit for more information.
NOTE

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SAFETY AND CARE
Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild
detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a
high-traffic location.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight since this
may affect the accuracy of measurements.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service
ifhandled properly. Observe thefollowingguidelines:
•Neverimmersethe unitinwater. Thiscancause
electrical shock and damage the unit.
•Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock,or fluctuations intemperature orhumidity.
•Do not tamper with the internal components.
•Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
differenttypes.Donotuse rechargeablebatteries
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.

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Problem Symptom Remedy
Temp Main unit Temperature is
shows out-of-range.
“LLL” or “HHH”
Remote Cannot Check batteries
unit locate main (6)
unit
•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. Check location
(5)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
L x W x H 105 x 70 x 21 mm
(4.2 x 2.8 x 0.84 inches)
Weight 80.5 grams
(without batteries)
Temperature
Unit °C or °F
Range -20 °C to 60 °C
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.2 °F)
Relative humidity
Range 25% to 95%
Resolution 1%
Frequency
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range 30 meters (98 feet) with no
obstructions
Transmission every 40 seconds
Channel No. 1, 2, or 3
Unit °C or °F
Power 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
alkaline batteries

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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 anyinterferencereceived, 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
protectionagainstharmful interference in aresidentialinstallation.
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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
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.
Company Name : Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address : 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA
Telephone Number : 1-800-853-8883
Name and model number of the product : Wireless Remote
Thermo-Hygro Sensor THGR 238 NF
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.
©2003.Oregon Scientific.All rights reserved.

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Wireless Remote Thermo-Hygro Sensor
(Model #: THGR 238 NF)
User Manual