Oregon Scientific RMR612HGA User manual

Wireless Thermo-Hygro Clock
Model : RMR612HGA
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 (THGR122NX) ............................. 5
Getting Started ......................................................... 6
Batteries ................................................................. 6
Change Settings .................................................... 6
Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ................................ 6
Setup Sensor ......................................................... 6
Data Transmission ................................................. 7
Search for Sensor .................................................. 7
Clock ......................................................................... 8
Turn Atomic Clock ON/OFF ................................... 8
Set Clock ............................................................... 8
Switch Clock Display ............................................. 8
Alarm ......................................................................... 9
View Alarm Settings ............................................... 9
Set Alarm ............................................................... 9
Activate Alarm ........................................................ 9
Silence Alarm ......................................................... 9
Temperature and Humidity ...................................... 9
Select Temperature Unit ........................................ 9
Select Sensor Channel .......................................... 9
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 10
Temperature and Humidity Trend ........................ 10
Reset System ......................................................... 10
Safety and Care ...................................................... 10
Warnings ................................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 11
Specifications ......................................................... 12
Main Unit Dimensions .......................................... 12
Remote Sensor Dimensions ................................ 12
Temperature ......................................................... 12
Relative Humidity ................................................. 12
Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ........................... 12
Clock .................................................................... 12
Power ................................................................... 12
FCC Statement ....................................................... 13
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Clock
with Indoor / Outdoor Temperature and Humidity
(RMR612HGA). This device bundles precise time
keeping, alarm, and temperature and humidity
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 (THGR122NX)
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. SNOOZE button: Activate 8-minute snooze.
2. Humidity Area: Readings; trend line, remote unit
reception and channel number
3. Clock / Alarm Area: Time, time zone, day of week,
alarm, and Atomic Clock reception status
4. Temperature Area: Readings, trend line, and
battery status
5. button: View alarm settings, activate alarm
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BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
2. CHANNEL button: Switch remote sensor
3. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity readings
4. Battery compartment
5. RESET hole (located in battery compartment)
6. MODE button: Change display / settings
7. : Increase setting, activate Atomic Clock signal
reception
8. : Decrease setting
9. °C / °F switch (located in battery compartment)
10. ZONE: Switch time zones, deactivate Atomic Clock
signal reception (located in battery compartment)
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
1. LCD display
2. LED Status indicator
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET
3. Channel number (1 - 3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
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
MainTemperature Area when
INDOOR temperature is
shown.
Remote Temperature Area when
OUTDOOR temperature is
shown.
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.
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo/
Hygro Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity
data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors.
Additional sensors sold separately.
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
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.
SETUP SENSOR
Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a
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.
SWITCH OPTION
Channel Channel 1 - 3. If you are using
more than one sensor, select a
different channel for each sensor.
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For best results:
•Insert the batteries and select the channel and
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.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and
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.
NOTE
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Temperature and
Humidity Areas shows the status.
--- shows in Temp/
Humidity Areas
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
At least 1 channel has
been found.
Channel 1 is selected (the
number will change
depending on the sensor
you select).
The selected sensor cannot
be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
NOTE
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CLOCK
This product shows the current time, time zone, and day
of week in English, Spanish, or French. The time is
automatically updated by the US Atomic Clock in
Boulder, Colorado unless you disable this feature.
Signals are collected by the main unit when it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
Initial reception takes 2 - 10 minutes, and is initiated
when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press
RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop
blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.
To force a manual search for Atomic Clock signals, press
and hold UP for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check
the batteries.
TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON/OFF
Perform this step if you cannot receive Atomic Clock
signals. Press and hold ZONE (located in the battery
compartment) for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the
clock following the “Set Clock” instructions (below).
The signal icon indicates that the Atomic Clock
feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF.
SET CLOCK
You only need to do this if you have disabled the Atomic
Clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or
cannot receive a signal).
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press ZONE repeatedly to display the desired Time
Zone: (P) Pacific, (M) Mountain, (C) Central, or
(E) Eastern.
3. Close the battery compartment.
4. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock
Area will blink.
5. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day, and
language. Press UP or DOWN to change the
setting. Press MODE to confirm.
The language options are (E) English,
(F) French, and (S) Spanish.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and
Clock with Weekday display.
NOTE
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ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm
and 8-minute snooze.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press . The Alarm Time and On/Off status will show in
the Clock Area.
SET ALARM
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.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press to activate or deactivate the Alarm. shows in
the Clock Area when the Alarm is activated.
SNOOZE ALARM
Press SNOOZE to silence the Alarm for 8 minutes.
If no button is pressed, the Alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after
8 minutes.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
This product can display the following temperature and
humidity information:
•Current, minimum and maximum readings
•Trend line
Data is collected by the remote sensors and displayed
every 40 seconds.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The
switch is located in the battery compartment. The setting
for the main unit overrides the remote sensor setting.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3.
The house icon shows the selected sensor.
Indoor
Display
Display Remote
Display
Channel 1
Kinetic-
wave
Icon
Remote
Display
Channel 2
Remote
Display
Channel 3
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Rising SteadyTrend Falling
ICON
NOTE
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET buttons are located in the battery
compartments for the main unit and remote 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 or radio-controlled clock).
When you press RESET, all settings will return
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
SAFETY AND CARE
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-
free mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing
it in a high-traffic location.
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be
displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press MEM
or CHANNEL.
If you use a sensor that collects only
temperature data, humidity will not be shown.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)
and minimum (MIN) records for the selected sensor. To
clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND
The trend lines are shown near the Temperature and
Humidity readings.
NOTE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
Problem Symptom Remedy
Calendar Strange date /
month
Change language
(9)
Clock Cannot adjust
clock
Disable Atomic Clock
(9)
Cannot auto-
synch
1. Adjust batteries.
(6)
2. Press RESET
(11)
3. Manually activate
Atomic Clock
feature ( 8)
Temp Shows “LLL”
or “HHH”
Temperature is out-of-
range
Data does
not match
main unit
Initiate a manual sensor
search ( 8)
Cannot
change
channel
Check sensors. Only
one sensor is working
(7)
Check batteries ( 6)
Check location ( 7)
Remote
sensor
Cannot locate
remote
sensor
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 LCD 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
product and contents of this user guide are subject to
change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range 30 meters (98 feet)
with no obstructions
Transmission every 40 seconds
Channel No. 1 - 3
CLOCK
Atomic Clock Auto or manual
(disabled)
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12 hr AM/PM
Time zone Pacific (P), Mountain (M),
Central (C), or Eastern (E)
Calendar MM/DD; weekday in
3 languages (E, F, S)
Alarm 2- minute crescendo
POWER
Main unit batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
alkaline
Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
alkaline
SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 105 x 35 x 116 mm
(4.13 x 1.38 x 4.57 inches)
Weight 198 grams (6.98 ounces)
without batteries
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches)
Weight 63 grams (2.22 ounces)
without battery
TEMPERATURE
Unit °C or °F
Indoor Range -5 °C to 50 °C
(23 °F to 122 °F)
Outdoor Range -20 °C to 60 °C
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.2 °F)
Memory Min / Max
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Range 25% to 95%
Resolution 1%
Memory Min / Max
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FCC STATEMENT
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 any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
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 protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. 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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The information below is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please call our customer service number
(listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com, or on
the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Place,
Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
Fax No.: 1-503-684-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: RMR612HGA
Product Name: Wireless Thermo-Hygro Clock
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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