Oregon Scientific RAR601 User manual

Wireless Thermo Clock
Model : RAR601
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 ...................................................... 5
Getting Started ......................................................... 6
Batteries ................................................................. 6
Change Settings .................................................... 6
Table Stand or Wall Mount ..................................... 6
Remote Sensor ......................................................... 6
Setup Sensor ......................................................... 7
Data Transmission ................................................. 7
Search for Sensor .................................................. 8
Clock ......................................................................... 8
Set Clock ............................................................... 8
Switch Clock Display ............................................. 8
Alarm ......................................................................... 9
View Alarm Settings ............................................... 9
Set Alarm ............................................................... 9
Activate Alarm ........................................................ 9
Temperature .............................................................. 9
Select Temperature Unit ........................................ 9
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................... 9
Reset System ......................................................... 10
Safety and Care ...................................................... 10
Warnings ................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 11
Specifications ......................................................... 11
Main Unit Dimensions .......................................... 11
Remote Sensor Dimensions ................................ 11
Temperature ......................................................... 11
Temperature ......................................................... 11
Remote Sensor .................................................... 11
Clock .................................................................... 12
Power ................................................................... 12
FCC Statement ....................................................... 12
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Thermo Clock (RAR601). This device bundles alarm
clock 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
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.
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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. Outdoor Temperature Area : Readings, sensor
battery and reception status
2. Indoor Temperature Area : Readings and main
unit battery status.
3. Clock / Alarm Area : Time, day of week, month,
date, alarm
4. : Press to increase setting
5. : Press to decrease setting
6MODE : Press to change display / settings
7. MEM : Press to view current or max / min
temperature readings
8. ((.)) : Press to view alarm settings, activate alarm
MODE
MEM
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BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. °C / °F switch
4. RESET hole
5. Table stand
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REMOTE SENSOR
1. LED Status indicator 1. Wall mount hole
2. Battery compartment
3. Battery compartment cover
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CHANGE SETTINGS
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
Insert the stand on the back of the product, or mount it
on a wall with a nail.
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will need
to purchase 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for
the main unit, and 2 x UM-3 (AA) 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.
NOTE
shows when batteries are low.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Indoor Temperature Area
Remote Outdoor Temperature Area.
REMOTE SENSOR
This product is shipped with a Sensor that collects
temperature readings. Only one sensor can be used with
this product.
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SETUP SENSOR
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with
a small Phillips screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown
in the battery compartment.
3. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the main unit to initiate signal sending between
the sensor and the main unit. The reception icon
on 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. Close 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 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 78 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Outdoor
Temperature Area shows the status.
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SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for the sensor, press and hold UP and DOWN
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.
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ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensor.
Sensor signal is steady.
The sensor cannot be
found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
CLOCK
This product has two displays: Clock with day of week
in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German, and
Calendar display with date and month.
SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock
Area will blink.
2. Select the hour format (12 or 24 hour), hour, minute,
year, month, day, and language. Press UP or
DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to
confirm.
The language options are (D) German,
(E) English, (F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock and Calendar
display.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
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ACTIVATE ALARM
Press ((.)) to activate or deactivate the Alarm. shows
in the Alarm Area when the Alarm is activated.
ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press ((.)). The Alarm Time and On/Off status will show
in the Clock Area.
SET ALARM
1. Press ((.)) to switch to Alarm display.
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.
TEMPERATURE
This product can display current, maximum, and
minimum temperature readings collected by the
main unit (indoor) and remote sensor (outdoor).
Outdoor temperature data is collected by the remote
sensor and displayed every 78 seconds.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Press the °C / °F button to switch between temperature
units. The button is located in the battery compartment.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)
and minimum (MIN) records.
To clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.
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