Oregon Scientific RAR186 User manual

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CONTENTS
Contents ................................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................. 2
About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 2
Product Overview .................................................... 3
Front View.............................................................. 3
Back View .............................................................. 4
Remote Sensor (THN122) ..................................... 5
Getting Started .........................................................
Batteries ................................................................. 6
hange Settings .................................................... 6
Table Stand or Wall Mount ..................................... 6
Remote Sensor (THN122) ........................................
Setup Sensor ......................................................... 7
Data Transmission ................................................. 8
Search for Sensor .................................................. 8
Clock ......................................................................... 8
Set lock ............................................................... 9
Switch lock & alendar Display .......................... 9
Alarm ......................................................................... 9
View Alarm Settings ............................................... 9
Set Dual Alarm ....................................................... 9
Activate Alarm ...................................................... 10
Temperature ............................................................ 10
Select Temperature Unit ...................................... 10
Select Sensor hannel ........................................ 10
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 11
Temperature Trend .............................................. 11
Reset System ......................................................... 11
Safety and Care ...................................................... 11
Warnings ................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 12
Specifications ......................................................... 13
Main Unit Dimensions .......................................... 13
Remote Sensor Dimensions ................................ 13
Temperature ......................................................... 13
Remote Sensor (THN122) ................................... 13
lock .................................................................... 13
Power ................................................................... 13
FCC Statement ....................................................... 14

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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about other Oregon Scientific products such as
digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and fitness
gear, and projection clocks. The website also includes
contact information for our customer service department,
in case you need to reach us.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Thermo lock (RAR186). This device bundles precise time
keeping, alarm, and temperature monitoring features into a
single tool you can use from the convenience of your home.
In this box, you will find:
• Main unit
• Remote sensor (THN122)
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.

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TEMP
CHANNEL
MEM
MODE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. Sensor Temperature Area: Readings, trend line,
sensor reception status and channel number
2. Indoor Temperature Area: Readings, and indoor
symbol
3. lock Area: Time display with seconds or days of
the week
4. alendar / Alarm Area: Date display and dual alarm
display
5. ((.)): Press to view dual alarm settings
6. HANNEL: Press to switch remote sensor
7. MEM: Press to view current or saved max / min
temperature
8. MODE: Press to change display / settings
BACK VIEW

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1. Wall mount
2. ° / °F Switch
3. Alarm (On / Off)
4. Press (up button) to increase or (down button) to
decrease settings
5. Battery compartment
6. atch to open battery compartment
7. Table stand
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122)

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GETTING STARTED
1. LED Status indicator
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1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET
3. hannel number (1 - 3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
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on a wall with a nail.
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122)
This product is shipped with a THN122 Thermo Sensor
BATTERIES
Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will need
to purchase 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for
the main unit, and 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries
for the remote sensor.
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.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows on L D display when batteries are low.
CHANGE SETTINGS
NOTE
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
2. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT
Product can stand on detachable base or be mounted
that collects Temperature data. Data can be collected
from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold separately.
SETUP SENSOR
Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a

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the main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes
while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the
Sensor Data Transmission section for more
information.)
4. lose the remote sensor battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
For best results:
• Insert the batteries and select the channel and
small Phillips screwdriver.
1. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown
in the battery compartment.
2. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment.
3. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the sensor to initiate signal sending between the
sensor and the main unit. The reception icon on
temperature unit before you mount the sensor.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters
(98 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.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 30 seconds.
SWIT H OPTION
hannel hannel 1 - 3. If you are using
more than one sensor, select a
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CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
If the sensor is still not found, check the
batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.
Signals from household devices such as
doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security
systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is
normal and does not affect general product performance.
The reception will resume once the interference ends.
CLOCK
This product shows the current time, time zone, and day
--- shows in Temp
Areas
I ON DES RIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
At least 1 channel has
been found.
hannel 1 is selected (number
will change depending on the
sensor you select)
The selected sensor cannot
be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
of week in English, German, Italian, or French.
Manually set the clock following the "Set lock"
instructions (below).
SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The lock
Area will blink.
2. Select the hour, minute, date, month, language, day
and time zone offset (-12 to +12). Press UP or
DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to
confirm.
The Language settings are (E) English, (D)
German, (F) French, and (I) Italian
SWITCH CLOCK & CALENDAR DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between lock with Seconds,
lock with Weekday, lock with Weekday and Zone
Time, and Zone Time with Weekday and Zone alendar.
ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
The reception icon shown in the Temperature Area
shows the status.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
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1. Press ((.)).
2. Press and hold ((.)) again for 2 seconds. The Alarm
settings will blink.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
change settings. Press ((.)) to confirm.
To set second alarm perform step 1 twice,
then perform steps 2 and 3.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press ALARM ON / OFF to activate, deactivate and toggle
between alarm settings. (Alarm symbol with #1 or #2)
shows in alendar / Alarm Area when alarm(s) are
activated.
TEMPERATURE
This product can display the following temperature
information:
• urrent, minimum and maximum readings
• Trend line for remote sensor
Data is collected by the remote sensors and displayed
every 30 seconds.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Slide the ° / °F switch into the desired location. The
switch is located on the back of the product.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3.
The icon shows the selected sensor.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)
and minimum (MIN) records for the indoor reading and
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
The Alarm Time and On / Off status will show in the
alendar / Alarm Area.
Press ((.)) again for the second alarm time and status.
SET DUAL ALARM
NOTE
Designated
Display Remote
Display
hannel 1
Kineticwave
Icon
Remote
Display
hannel 2
Remote
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the selected sensor. To clear both the indoor
thermometer and selected sensor records, press and
hold MEM for 2 seconds.
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.
TEMPERATURE TREND
The trend line is shown next to the Temperature reading.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET buttons are located in the battery
compartments for the main unit and sensors. Press
RESET when you change the batteries and whenever
performance is not behaving as expected (for example,
unable to establish radio frequency link with remote
sensor.
When you press RESET, all settings will return
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
SAFETY AND CARE
lean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-
free mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing
it in a high-traffic location.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
•Never immerse the product in water. This can
cause electrical shock and damage the product.
•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 L D display.
Do not make any changes or modifications to this
product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to
use the product. The technical specification of this
NOTE
product and contents of this user guide are subject to
change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
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