Oregon Scientific RAR813 User manual

Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer
with Clock
Model: RAR813
USER MANUAL
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Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer with Clock
Model: RAR813
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------3
Overview---------------------------------------------------------------------3
Front view----------------------------------------------------------------3
Rear view - battery compartment----------------------------------4
Remote sensor (THN132N)-----------------------------------------4
Getting started-------------------------------------------------------------4
Remote sensor – set up ---------------------------------------------4
Main unit – insert batteries ------------------------------------------5
Main unit – changeable display ------------------------------------5
Sensor data transmission--------------------------------------------6
Manually set clock--------------------------------------------------------6
Temperature ----------------------------------------------------------------6
Ice alert (channel 1 only)---------------------------------------------7
Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Precautions-----------------------------------------------------------------7
Specications--------------------------------------------------------------8
About Oregon Scientic------------------------------------------------8
EU-Declaration of conformity-----------------------------------------9
FCC & IC statement ------------------------------------------------------9
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting our Oregon ScienticTM
wireless thermometer product with remote thermo
sensor. In addition, it is also carried out the changeable
display between indoor and outdoor temperatures.
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 about.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. Remote sensor channel and reception indicator
2. Outdoor temperature display
3. MAX / MIN: Maximum/minimum outdoor
temperature value
4. IN: indoor temperature indicator
5. MAX / MIN: Maximum/minimum indoor
temperature value
6. AM / PM
7. : Ice alert indicator
8. MEM: memory button
9. / ICE: decrease value setting / deactivate ice alert
10. : slide area
11. : Ice alert LED light
12. CH / : channel selection / increase value setting /
end auto-toggling
13. MODE: enter setting / conrm setting
14. Displays clock with seconds, clock with weekday
and calendar
15. Indoor temperature display
16. : indicates main unit batteries status
17. °C / °F: select temperature display unit
18. : indicates remote sensor batteries status
19. °C /°F: select temperature display unit
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REAR VIEW - BATTERY COMPARTMENT
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ITEM ID: 283380
MADE IN CHINA
283380
1. °C / °F: Press the button to select the temperature
display unit
2. Battery compartment
3. RESET button
REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)
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1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. Channel switch
GETTING STARTED
IMPORTANT
Set up the remote outdoor sensor rst
before setting the main unit.
REMOTE SENSOR – SET UP
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
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To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery, matching the polarities.
3. Select a channel then press RESET.
4. Return the battery compartment cover.
5. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit
using the table stand or wall mount.
1.5 m (5 ft)
TIP
Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any
location on the exterior of the home at a height of not
more than 1.5 m (5 ft) and which can shield it from direct
sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
NOTE
• Press RESET after each battery change or
channel selection.
• Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures
below freezing.
MAIN UNIT – INSERT BATTERIES
You need to install batteries before using the main unit.
1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
4. Align the cover at against the battery
compartment, and then slide it upwards until it
clicks into place to lock the cover.
LOCATION MEANING
Indoor temperature
display area Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature
display area
Remote sensor(s)
batteries low
MAIN UNIT – CHANGEABLE DISPLAY
You can interchangeably adjust the indoor and
outdoor temperature display area by sweeping the
area on the main unit.
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SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
To manually search outdoor sensor:
Press and hold MODE and at the same time.
The reception icon of the outdoor temperature shows
the status as follows,
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensor(s).
A channel has been found.
The sensor cannot be found.
TIP
The transmission range may vary depending
on many factors. You may need to experiment with
various locations to get the best results.
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually:
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings. You can press
and hold these buttons to rapidly set the values.
3. Press MODE to conrm.
4. The settings sequence is 12/24 hr format, hour,
minute, year (Y), calendar mode (day (D) – month
(M) / month (M) – day (D)), month, day and
weekday language.
NOTE
The language options are E(English), F
(French), D (German), I (Italy) and S(Spanish).
To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds,
clock with weekday or calendar.
TEMPERATURE
To select the temperature display unit:
Press the °C / °F button to select the desired unit.
To toggle between each outdoor sensor’s readings:
Press CH repeatedly.
OR
Press and hold MEM and for 2 seconds to initiate
auto-toggling of outdoor channels.
OR
To end press .
To toggle between current, minimum and
maximum records:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.
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ICE ALERT (CHANNEL 1 ONLY)
If the temperature falls between 2°C to - 3°C (35.6°F
to 26.6°F), the green ice alert LED indicator will
ash every 7 seconds, and will stop ashing once the
temperature is out of this range.
To make the ice alert snooze:
If you see the ice alert LED indicator ashing but
want to snooze the indicator for a while, press / ICE.
The snooze lasts for 30 minutes, and then the LED
indicator starts ashing again. on the screen stops
ashing and becomes steady.
To turn off the ice alert indicator:
Press and hold / ICE. The LED indicator and
on the screen are both off.
ICE ALERT
STATUS
ICON STATUS
on the
screen LED
indicator
On On Flashes in
green
Snooze Flashing Off
Off On Off
RESET
To return to the default settings, use a thin blunt object
to press RESET (in the battery compartment).
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items
such as newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid
over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or
corrosive materials.
• Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD
display as this may cause damage.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and
old batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is
collected separately for special treatment.
• Placement of this product on certain types of
wood may result in damage to its nish for which
we will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer’s care instructions for information.
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• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with
a battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the
battery compartment before rst use.
NOTE
The technical specications for this product
and the contents of the user manual are subject to
change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
Dimension
(L x W x H)
7.5 x 5.1 x 12.2 cm
(2.9 x 2.0 x 4.8 inches)
Weight 130g(4.59oz) without battery
Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Temperature accuracy
-5°C to 0°C: +/- 2.0°C (+/-3.6°F)
0°C to 40°C: +/- 1.0°C (+/-1.8°F)
40°Cto 50°C:+/- 2.0°C(+/-3.6°F)
Temperature display unit °C / °F
Number of
remote sensors Up to 3 pieces
Indoor temperature cycle 30 seconds
Outdoor temp
reception cycle Approx. every 78 seconds
Ice alert (from CH1) When temperature falls
between 2°C to -3°C
Power 2 x 1.5V AAA (UM4)
batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THN132N)
Dimension
(L x W x H)
5 x 2.8 x 9.6 cm
(0.16 x 0.1 x 0.31 inches)
Weight 50g(1.76oz) without battery
Temperature range
(operation) -20°C to +60.0°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Temperature accuracy -20°Cto0°C:+/- 2.0°C(+/-3.6°F) 0°C to 40°C: +/- 1.0°C (+/-1.8°F)
40°Cto 60°C:+/- 2.0°C(+/-3.6°F)
RFtransmissionfrequency 433 MHz
RF transmission Range 30 m, line of sights
RF transmission cycle Approx. every 39 seconds
Power 1 x 1.5V AA (UM3) battery
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website www.oregonscientic.com to learn
more about Oregon Scientic products.
For any enquiry, please contact our Customer
Services at info@oregonscientic.com.
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Oregon Scientic Global Distribution Limited reserves
the right to interpret and construe any contents, terms
and provisions in this user manual and to amend it, at
its sole discretion at any time without prior notice. To
the extent that there is any inconsistency between the
English version and any other language versions, the
English version shall prevail.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientic, declares that Indoor and
Outdoor Thermometer with Clock (Model: RAR813)
is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/05/
EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of
Conformity is available on request via our Oregon
Scientic Customer Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVED COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
FCC & IC 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 modications 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.
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