Oregon Scientific EB612-UV888 User manual

Portable UV Monitor
(Models: EB612 / UV888)
USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScienticTM Portable
UV Monitor.
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use your new
product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as
well as technical specications and warnings you should
know.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. Sensor
2. UV: measure UV level
3. MODE / SET: toggle display modes, enter settings
mode
4. Strap loophole
5. START / STOP / UP: start, stop and pause timers;
adjust settings
6. CLEAR / DOWN: stop timers; adjust settings
BACK VIEW
1. RESET
2. Battery compartment
LCD DISPLAY
1. UV Index icon
2. UV measurement icon
3. Exposure alarm
4. Low battery icon
5. Exposure timer icon
6. Clock / timer
7. Temperature display
8. Key lock icon
9. Skin type / Sun Protection Factor icons
GETTING STARTED
STRAP
Wear on the wrist or attach using the strap as shown.
BATTERIES
The unit uses a CR2032 battery.
Insert the battery before rst use, matching the polarity
(+ and -):
appears when the battery is low.
The unit powers on automatically after the battery is inserted.
ENTER SETTINGS
Upon first use, battery change, or reset the monitor
automatically enters setting mode.
To enter settings:
1. Press UP and DOWN to select the desired setting, press
and hold to quickly scroll through the setting values.
2. Press MODE / SET to conrm.
3. The settings order is: 12/24 hr format, hour, minute,
oC/oF, skin type, SPF.
Use the table below to help you determine your skin type.
First use the TANS / BURNS columns. If unsure, use the
colour of your skin in an area that does not get exposed
to sunlight to help guide you. Alternatively, eye colour can
also be used as a guideline.
Skin type setting options:
SPF setting options:
The SPF range is between 1-70. Enter an SPF setting
that corresponds to the SPF protection of the sunscreen
product you are using.
DISPLAY
To toggle display modes:
Press MODE / SET to toggle display mode between:
• Clock Mode: time, UV level and temperature
• Timer Mode: timer, UV level and temperature
• UV mode: UV index, UV level and UV exposure time /
timer.
UVI DISPLAY
UV INDEX LEVEL UVI DISPLAY
0-2 Low
3-5 Medium
6-7 High
8-10 Very high
11-25 Extremely high
25+ Over range
To measure UVI:
1. Press UV. The sensor will measure continuously for 4
seconds. Rotate the unit by 360o while the sensor is
reading to provide a more accurate measurement.
2. Unless there is an exposure timer activated skin type
and SPF will be displayed consecutively during this
time.
3. UV index, UV level and exposure timers will be
automatically be updated.
NOTE
• If no timer is set the display will clear after 30mins.
UV EXPOSURE TIMER
After taking a UV measurement in UV mode the monitor
calculates a recommended maximum exposure time based
on the skin type and SPF set by the user.
NOTE
• Please set your skin type before using the exposure
timer. If you change the skin type or SPF, the exposure
time will be adjusted automatically.
• The monitor automatically measures the UV level
every 10mins when a timer is set. If the UV index has
increased it will then adjust the timer to take account
of the new levels.
IMPORTANT The calculated exposure time is a suggestion
only.
UV EXPOSURE COUNTDOWN TIMER
To start a UV countdown:
1. After UV exposure time has been calculated press
START / STOP to start the timer.
2. To pause the timer press START / STOP.
3. Press START / STOP again to resume or press CLEAR
to cancel the timer.
4. When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.
To silence the alarm:
Press any button.
NOTE
• Press UV during a countdown to manually force a UV
measurement. The timer will automatically adjust the
exposure time.
• After pausing and restarting the timer, press UV to
ensure the timer remains accurate.
MANUAL COUNTDOWN TIMER
To set countdown timer:
1. In timer mode, press and hold MODE / SET.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select hour and minutes.
3. Press MODE / SET to conrm.
To start manual countdown timer:
1. Press MODE / SET to select timer mode.
2. Press START / STOP To start the timer
3. To pause the timer press START / STOP.
4. Press START / STOP again to resume or press CLEAR
to cancel the timer.
5. When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.
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SKIN
TYPE
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2
3
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TANS /
BURNS
Never tans;
always burns
Sometimes tans;
usually burns
Usually tans;
sometimes
burns
Always tans;
rarely burns
SKIN COLOUR IN
UNEXPOSED AREA
Pale or milky white;
alabaster
Very light brown,
sometimes freckles
Light tan, brown
or olive; distinctly
pigmented
Brown, dark brown
or black
EYE
COLOUR
Blue
Blue
/Green
Gray/
Brown
Brown
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To silence the alarm:
Press any button.
SETTINGS
To change clock settings:
1. In clock mode, press and hold MODE / SET.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select the desired setting.
3. Press MODE / SET to conrm. The settings order is:
12/24 hr format, hour, minute, oC/oF.
To change skin type / SPF settings
1. In UV mode press and hold MODE / SET.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select the desired setting.
3. Press MODE / SET to conrm. The settings order is:
skin type / SPF.
KEY LOCK
To activate / de-activate key lock:
Press and hold START / STOP / UP, then press CLEAR /
DOWN. indicates key lock is activated.
PRECAUTIONS
This unit is engineered to give you years of satisfactory
service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few
precautions:
• Do not immerse the unit in water.
• Use a soft, slightly moistened cloth to clean the unit.
Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents, as
these may cause damage.
• Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature changes, humidity and direct sunlight
for extended periods.
• Do not tamper with the internal components. Doing
so will terminate the product warranty and may cause
damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Remove the batteries when storing the product for a
long time. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
NOTE The technical specications for this product and
the contents of the user guide are subject to change
without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
Unit dimension 80 x 43 x 20mm
(H x W x D) (3.2 x 1.7 x 0.9 inches)
Unit weight 78g (2.75 ounces)
without battery
UVI range 1-25
Clock time 12 or 24-hour format
Temperature unit °C / °F
Alert sound 2 minutes
Timer 1 min up to 39 hrs 59 mins
Operating -20°C to 60°C
temperature (-4°F to 140°F)
Water resistance IPX-2 / JIS2
Power 1 x CR2032 battery
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientic.com) to learn more
about Oregon Scientic products such as digital cameras;
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department in case you need to reach us, as well as
frequently asked questions and customer downloads.
We hope you will nd all the information you need on our
website, however if you’re in the US and would like to
contact the Oregon Scientic Customer Care department
directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientic.com/service/default.asp
OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonscie
ntic.com/about/international.asp
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientic, declares that this Portable
UV Monitor (EB612) is in compliance with EMC directive
89/336/CE. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of
Conformity is available on request via our Oregon Scientic
Customer Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
ALL EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please call our customer service number
(listed on our website at www.oregonscientic.com), or
on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries
instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientic, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: EB612
Product Name: Portable UV Monitor
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.
2006 Oregon Scientic. All rights reserved.
P/N: 086L004328-014
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