Oregon Scientific RAR232 User manual

In-Out Thermometer with Cable Free
Sensor and Clock
Model: RAR232
User Manual

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IN-OUT THERMOMETER
WITH CABLE FREE SENSOR AND CLOCK
(MODEL: RAR232)
USER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introdu tion............................................................... 1
Produ t overview...................................................... 2
Main unit................................................................. 2
Remote unit ............................................................ 3
Table stand and wall mounting ............................... 3
Main unit................................................................. 3
Remote unit ............................................................ 3
Getting started .......................................................... 4
Batteries ................................................................. 4
Kinetic wave display ............................................... 5
Cloc and calendar display modes ........................ 6
Set time / date / language ........................................ 6
Set alarm ................................................................... 6
Indoor and outdoor temperature............................. 7
Indoor temperature................................................. 7
outdoor temperature............................................... 7
Maximum and minimum temperatures ................... 7
Clear memories ...................................................... 7
Low battery warning................................................. 7
Reset .......................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 7
Safety and are ......................................................... 8
Spe ifi ations ........................................................... 8
About Oregon S ientifi .......................................... 9
Note on omplian e ................................................. 9
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on you purchase of the Oregon Scientific™
RAR232 Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer with 433MHz
cable free sensor and calendar cloc .
Inside this box you will find:
• Main unit (RAR232)
• Remote thermo sensor unit (THR268)
• User guide
• Removable table stand
• Wall mount
• 12 month warranty
• 2 UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
• 2 UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
Product features include:
• Indoor and outdoor temperature display
• MIN / MAX temperature record
• Wireless sensor
• Five language calendar cloc display
• Two minute crescendo alarm
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MEMMODE
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433 MHz CABLE FREE
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1. Three-line display
Facilitates easy reading of remote and indoors temperatures
and calendar cloc .
2. Down ( ) button
Decreases the value of a setting.
3. Up ( ) button
Increases the value of a setting.
4. MODE/SET button
Toggles the display modes and confirms entry while setting
the values for display.
5. Memory (MEM) button
Recalls the maximum or minimum temperature of main and
remote unit.
6. Alarm ( ) button
Displays the alarm time or sets the alarm status.
7. Wall-mount re ess hole
For mounting the main unit on a wall.
8. °C / °F button
Selects between degrees Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit
(°F).
9. RESET button
Returns all settings to factory defaults.
10. Battery ompartment
Accommodates 2 X UM-4 “AAA” size 1.5V al aline batteries.
11. Removable table stand
For standing the main unit on a flat surface.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MAIN UNIT
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW
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REMOTE UNIT
FRONT BACK
1. LED indi ator
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading.
2. RESET button
3. °C / °F swit h
Selects between degrees Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
4. Battery ompartment
Accommodates 2 UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries.
5. Battery ompartment over
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2. Ensure that the base of the stand fits into the 2 small holes
at the bottom of the main unit.
3.To remove the stand from the battery cover, press your
finger against the latch in the opening found at the bottom
of the stand as shown in the diagram.
4.Pull the stand out in a downward motion to release.
REMOTE UNIT
(WALL MOUNT) (TABLE STAND)
TABLE STAND AND WALL MOUNT
The main and remote units can either be positioned on a flat
surface or mounted on a wall.
MAIN UNIT
TABLE STAND
1. Once the battery cover is on, attach the stand through the
battery cover's rectangular slot.
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GETTING STARTED
Once batteries are in place for the remote unit, temperature
readings will be transmitted at 39-second intervals. The
main unit will search for signals for approximately 4 minutes
after the batteries have been installed.
BATTERIES
1. Remove the remote unit battery compartment cover and
insert batteries.
2.Install the main unit batteries.
3. Position the main unit close to the remote unit.
4. Press RESET on the remote unit.
5. Press RESET on the main unit to begin synchronization.
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reception of temperature readings will resume once the
interference recedes.
Upon su essful re eption:
• The top line will display outdoor temperature.
• The bottom line will display indoor temperature.
When the temperature falls below freezing, an
al aline battery in the outdoor unit may freeze, lowering the
voltage supply and the effective range.
If no signals are received, blan s “ ” will be displayed and
the inetic wave icon will show “ ”. Press and
simultaneously to force a 4 minute search. This will re-
establish transmission and reception for the remote and
main unit.
Searching for signal.
Signal is secure.
No signals.
KINETIC WAVE DISPLAY
The inetic wave display shows the signal reception status
of the main unit. There are three possible outcomes:
For best results:
• Place the unit away from electrical or mechanical objects.
• Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the remote unit more than 100 feet (30meters)
from the main unit.
• Position the remote unit so that it faces the main unit.
• Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
You may need to experiment with various locations to get
the best reception.
Signals from other household devices, such as
doorbells, home security systems and entry controls, may
interfere with this product’s signals and cause temporarily
reception failure. This is normal and does not affect the
general performance of the product. The transmission and
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NOTE
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Repeat this step whenever you find that the temperature
displayed on the remote sensor is not the same as the
outdoor temperature display on the main unit.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES
The cloc and calendar share the same section of the
display. The calendar is displayed in a day-month format.
Press the MODE button to toggle between cloc and calendar
display modes.
Clo k mode Calendar mode
SET TIME / DATE / LANGUAGE
In this mode you can set the time, date, and display language.
If there is a setting you do not wish to adjust, press MODE/
SET to bypass it.
1. Press and hold MODE/SET for two seconds in cloc display
mode. Press or to select 12 or 24 hour format.
2. Press and hold MODE/SET to confirm.
3. Repeat the same procedures to set the hour, minutes,
year, month, day-of-month and display language.
4. Press MODE/SET to exit. The display will return to the
cloc mode.
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TIP: During setting, press and hold or to rapidly .
increase or decrease a value.
The date is displayed in DAY-MONTH format. For
the display language, you can choose from English (E),
German (D), French (F), Italian (I), or Spanish (S).
SET ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press once to display the alarm time. If the alarm
is disarmed, the time will be displayed as .
2. Press and hold for two seconds, The hour digits
will blin .
3. Enter the hour by pressing either or .
4. Press . The minute digits will blin .
5. Enter the minutes by pressing either or .
6. Press to exit.
The alarm icon will be displayed indicating that the alarm
is now armed.
TIP:
• You can also arm or disarm an alarm by pressing the
button. Press MODE/SET to return to cloc mode.
• Press any ey on the unit to stop the alarm.
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NOTE
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
If no readings are received from the remote unit for more
than 4 minutes, blan s, “ ” will be displayed until further
readings have been successfully searched. Chec that the
remote unit is sound and secure. You can wait for a little
while or press and simultaneously to force an
immediate search.
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
The indoor temperature is shown in the second line of the
display.
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
The outdoor temperature is shown on the top line of the
display. The inetic wave on the outdoor temperature display
shows if remote unit reception is connecting properly.
If the temperature exceeds the temperature range
of the main or remote units “HHH” (above) or “LLL” (below)
will display.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES
The maximum and minimum indoor and outdoor temperatures
are automatically stored in memory. To display them:
1. Press MEM to display the maximum temperature.
2. Press MEM again to display the minimum temperature.
The respective indicators, MAX or MIN, will be displayed.
CLEAR MEMORIES
To clear the memory, press and hold MEM for two seconds.
If you wish to set the current temperature as the min / max
records, pres MEM again.
Problem
Remote unit,
is displayed on
the main unit
LCD
Calendar
Temp
Symptom
Cannot locate
remote unit
Unusual date /
month
Shows “LLL” or
“HHH”
Remedy
Chec batteries
Chec location
Change language
Temperature is
out-of-range
LOW BATTERY WARNING
When it is time to replace the batteries, the respective low
battery indicator will appear on the indoor and outdoor
temperature windows.
RESET
Use this button when the unit is operating in an unfavorable
way or malfunctioning. Use a blunt stylus to hold down the
button. All settings will return to their default values.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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SAFETY AND CARE
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
• Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause
electrical shoc and damage the unit.
• Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shoc , 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 ma e any changes or modifications to this product.
Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the
product.
• The technical specifications for this product and the
contents of the user guide are subject to change without
notice.
• Images not drawn to scale.
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight
Main unit: 68g (without battery)
Remote sensing unit: 46g (without battery)
Dimension
Main unit: 113(L) x 54(W) x 62(T) mm
Remote sensing unit: 96(L) x 50(W) x 28(T) mm
Main unit (indoor temp)
Operating range: 23°F to 122°F (-5°C to
+50°C23)
Resolution: 0.2°F (0.1°C)
Remote unit (outdoor temp)
Operating range: -4°F TO 140°F (-20°C to
+60°C)
Resolution: 0.2°F (0.1°C)
RF transmission frequen y: 433 MHz
No. of remote unit: 1
RF transmission range: 100 feet (30 meters)
Temperature sensing y le: Approx. 39 seconds
Display: 12/24 hour, hh:mm
Date format: DD:mm
Languages: E, F, D, I, S
Alarm: 2-minute crescendo
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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 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 of an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Power
Main unit: 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
batteries
Remote sensor unit: 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
batteries
For best results, use lithium ion batteries in the
remote sensing unit if the outdoor temperature falls below
41°F (-5°C), other battery types will not function at such low
temperatures.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about other Oregon Scientific TM products such as digital
cameras, projection cloc s, health and fitness gear, and
weather stations. The website also includes contact
information for our customer service department, in case
you need to reach us.
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 any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operations.
NOTE
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Company Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062,
USA
Website address: www.oregonscientific.com.
Name and model number of the product: Remote
Thermometer RAR232
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by Oregon Scientific for compliance could void the warranty
and your authority to use this equipment.
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