Oregon Scientific RMR182 User manual

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Multi-Channel In-Out Thermometer
with Cable Free Sensor and RF Clock
MODEL: RMR182
USER'S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the RMR182 Multi-
Channel In-Out Thermometer with 433MHz cable free sensor and
radio-controlled calendar clock.
The basic package comes with a main unit, which is the tempera-
ture and calendar clock station, and a remote unit, the thermo
sensor.
The main unit has a large display for indoor temperature,
calendar clock and temperatures collected and transmitted by the
remote unit. The main unit can support up to three remote units.
The main unit is capable of keeping track of the maximum and
minimum temperature of different sites. No wire installation is
required as the RMR182 operates at 433MHz.
As for the calendar clock, it is radio-controlled. It automatically
synchronizes its current time and date when it is brought within
an approximate 1500km radius of the radio signal generated from
Frankfurt,Germany(DCF77).
You can also set the calendar clock manually when it is off range.
Other features include four-language display, four-step crescendo
dual alarms and interchangeable display modes.
MAIN FEATURES: MAIN UNIT
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AFOUR-LINE LCD DISPLAY
Facilitateseasyreadingofremoteandindoortemperaturesand
calendar clock
B[ ] RADIO-RECEPTION SIGNAL
Indicates the condition of radio reception
CTEMPERATURE TREND INDICATOR
Indicates the trend of temperature changes
D[ ] BATTERY-LOW INDICATOR
(REMOTE SENSOR)
Activates when the remote-sensor battery is low
E[ ] BATTERY-LOW INDICATOR
Activates when the battery is low
F[ ] / [ ] ALARM-ON ICONS
Appears when the alarm is activated
G[(
(1 ))] / [((2 ))] ALARM ICONS
Appears when the alarm time is displayed
H[SET/MODE] BUTTON
Toggles between display modes and confirms entry while
setting the values for display
I[(
(.))]BUTTON
Displays and sets alarm time
J[MEMORY]BUTTON
Displays maximum / minimum temperature
K[CHANNEL]BUTTON
Selects remote-sensor channels
L[ ] BUTTON
Advances the value of a setting
M[ ] BUTTON
Decreases the value of a setting
N[AL ON/OFF] BUTTON
Enables or disables the alarms
O[RESET] BUTTON
Returns all settings to default values
P°C/°F SLIDE SWITCH
Selects between degree Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)
QBATTERY COMPARTMENT
Accommodates two (2) UM-3 or “AA” size batteries
RREMOVABLE TABLE STAND
For standing the main unit on a flat surface
SWALL-MOUNT HOLE
For mounting the main unit on a wall
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MAIN FEATURES: REMOTE UNIT ALCD DISPLAY
Displaysthecurrenttemperaturemonitoredbytheremoteunit
BLED INDICATOR
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading
C°C/°F SLIDE SWITCH
Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)
DCHANNEL SLIDE SWITCH
Designates the remote unit Channel 1, Channel 2 or
Channel 3
ERESET BUTTON
Returns all settings to default values
FBATTERYCOMPARTMENT
Accommodatestwo UM-4 or“AAA” size batteries
GBATTERYDOOR
HWALL-MOUNTHOLDER
Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting
IREMOVABLETABLESTAND
For standing the remote unit on a flat surface
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
For best operation,
1. Assign different channels to different remote units.
2. Insert batteries for remote units before doing so for the main
unit.
3. Place the main unit as close as possible next to the remote unit
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5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.
Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can only
change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT
1. Gently lift the tab on the battery compartment door.
2. Install 2 alkaline batteries (UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V) strictly
according to the polarities shown.
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
andresetthemainunitafterinstallingbatteries.Thiswillensure
easiersynchronizationbetweenthetransmissionandreception
of signals.
4. Position the remote unit and main unit within effective trans-
mission range, which, in usual circumstances, is 20 to 30
meters.
Note that the effective range is vastly affected by the building
materials and where the main and remote units are positioned. Try
various set-ups for best result.
Though the remote units are weather proof, they should be placed
away from direct sunlight, rain or snow.
BATTERY AND CHANNEL
INSTALLATION: REMOTE UNIT
1. Remove the screws on the battery compartment.
2. Select the channel number on the CHANNEL slide switch.
3. Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch.
4. Install 2 alkaline batteries (UM-4 or “AAA” size 1.5V) strictly
according to the polarities shown.
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Remote unit
Wall-mount Table Stand
THE RESET BUTTON
Thisbuttonisonlyusedwhentheunitisoperatinginanunfavorable
way or malfunctioning. Use a blunt stylus to hold down the button.
All settings will return to their default values.
GETTING STARTED
Once batteries are in place for the remote units, they will start
transmitting temperature readings at 30-second intervals.
The main unit will also start searching for signals for about a
minuteoncebatteriesareinstalled.Uponsuccessfulreception,the
individual channel temperatures will be displayed on the top line
and the indoor temperature on the second line. The main unit will
automatically update its readings at about 30-second intervals.
When it is time to replace batteries, the low-battery indicator will
show up when the corresponding channel is selected. The battery
levelofthemainunitwillbeshownontheindoortemperaturewhen
it is running low.
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND
OR WALL MOUNTING
The main unit has a removable table stand, which when installed,
can support the unit on a flat surface. Or you can remove the stand
and mount the unit on a wall using the recessed screw hole.
As for the remote unit, it comes with a wall-mount holder and a
removable stand. Use either to hold the unit in place.
Mainunit
Wall-mount Table Stand
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If no signals are received, blanks "----" will be displayed and the
kinetic wave icon will show " ". Press [CHANNEL] and
[MEMORY] simultaneously to enforce another search for about
30 seconds. This is useful in synchronizing the transmission and
reception of the remote and main units.
Repeat this step whenever you find discrepancies between the
reading shown on the main unit and that on the corresponding
remote unit.
HOWTO CHECK REMOTEAND
INDOOR TEMPERATURES
The indoor temperature is shown on the second line of the display.
As for the remote sites or channels, press [CHANNEL]to go from
one channel to another. The kinetic wave display on the channel
number indicates if the reception of that particular channel is in
good order.
If no readings are received from one particular channel blanks
“---” will be displayed until further readings are successfully
searched. Check if the remote unit is sound and secure. You can
wait for a little while or press [CHANNEL] and [MEMORY]
simultaneously to enforce an immediate search. Of course no
reading will be shown if no remote unit is assigned to that channel.
If the temperature goes above or below the temperature measuring
range of the main unit or the remote unit (stated in specification),
the display will show “HHH” or “LLL”.
TEMPERATURE TREND
The temperature trend indicator on the screen shows the trend of
samplings collected at that particular remote site. Three trends,
rising, steady and falling, will be shown.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
TEMPERATURES
The maximum and minimum recorded indoor temperatures and
those of outdoor channels will be automatically stored in memory.
To display them:
1. Select the channel to be checked.
2. Press [MEMORY] once to display the maximum temperature
and again the minimum temperature. The respective indicators,
MAX or MIN will be displayed.
To clearthememory,holddown[MEMORY]fortwoseconds.The
maximum and minimum temperatures will be erased. If you press
[MEMORY] now, the maximum and minimum temperatures will
have the same values as the current ones until different readings
arerecorded.
Arrow
indicator
Temperature
Trend Rising Steady Falling
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NOTE ON °C AND °F
The unit of temperature display is selected with the °C/°F slide
switch. Select °C for Centigrade or °F for Fahrenheit.
Note that the remote temperature display on the main unit is
dominated by the selection on the °C/°F slide switch of the main
unit. Whatever the display units of the remote sensors are, they
will be automatically converted to the chosen one of the main unit.
HOW TO READ THE KINETIC WAVE
DISPLAY
The kinetic wave display shows the signal receiving status of the
main unit. There are three possible forms:
DISCONNECTED SIGNALS
Ifwithoutobvious reasons the displayfor a particular channelgoes
blank, press [CHANNEL] and [MEMORY] to enforce an imme-
diate search. If that fails, check:
1. The remote unit of that channel is still in place.
2. The batteries of both the remote unit and main unit. Replace as
necessary.
Note: When the temperature falls below freezing point, the
batteries of outdoor units will freeze, lowering their voltage
supply and the effective range.
3. The transmission is within range and path is clear of obstacles
and interference. Shorten the distance when necessary.
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from other household devices, such as door bells, home
security systems and entry controls, may interfere with those of
this product and cause temporary reception failure. This is normal
and does not affect the general performance of the product. The
transmission and reception of temperature readings will resume
once the interference recedes.
The unit is in searching mode.
Temperature readings are
securely registered.
No signals.
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CALENDAR CLOCK DISPLAY MODES
The RMR182 supports four display modes in the sequence of:
MODE 1. Local Time
Hour, Minute, Second
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Day, Month
MODE 2. Local Time
Hour, Minute, Weekday
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Day, Month
MODE 3. Local Time / Second Time-Zone Time
(local time) Hour, Minute, Weekday
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(Second time-zone time) Hour, Minute
MODE 4. Second Time-Zone
Hour, Minute, Weekday
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Day, Month
Each press on the [SET/MODE] button will toggle the display in
the above order.
Note: The bottom line of the display will be replaced by the alarm
time if the [(( • ))] button is pressed.
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
TheRMR182isdesignedtoautomaticallysynchronizeitscalendar
clock once it is brought within range of the Frankfurt DCF77 radio
signal.
When the RMR182 is within range, its radio-control mechanism
will override all manual settings.
When the unit is receiving radio signal, the radio reception signal
will start to blink.Acomplete reception generally takes about 2 to
10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal.
When the reception is complete, the radio reception signal will
stop blinking. The strength of the reception in the last hour will be
indicated.
For better reception, place the clock away from metal objects and
electrical appliances to minimize interference.
-Strong
-Weak
-No Reception
-Receiving
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Ifyouwish todisabletheauto-receptionfeature,press the button
for three seconds. The radio reception signal will disappear. The
unit will not respond to radio signals.
To enable the feature again, press the button for three seconds.
The radio reception signal will start blinking to initiate reception
automatically.
HOW TO SETTHE CLOCK MANUALLY
To set the clock manually, hold [SET/MODE] for three seconds.
The display will return to MODE 1, with the hour digits blinking.
Use or toselectthehour.Keeppressingthebuttonwillincrease
or decrease the value rapidly.
Press [SET/MODE] to confirm. The minute digits will blink.
Repeat the same procedure to set the minutes, then the day-of-
month, month, display language, weekday and offset for the
second time zone.
Note that the time and date are displayed in 24-HOUR clock and
DAY-MONTH format, respectively. For display language, you
can choose among English (E), German (D), French (F) and
Italian (I) in order. Weekday is the usual sequence of Monday
through Sunday.
For the second time zone, which is indicated by the ZONE ICON,
enterthe houroffsetusingthe or buttonsandtheRMR182will
calculatethesecondtimeaccordingly.Fordetails,pleaserefertothe
section “Time Zone And Offset Table”.
If there is an item you do not wish to change, simply press
[SET/MODE] to bypass the item.
When you are done, press [SET/MODE] to exit. The display will
return to the mode last chosen.
HOW TO SET AND ARM THE ALARMS
TheRMR182hastwoalarms,ALARM1 andALARM2.They can
be invoked together or independently.
To set an alarm:
1. Press[((•))]oncetoselectALARM 1oragainto selectALARM
2. The last selected time of the alarm will be displayed. If you
have never set the alarm before, the time will be displayed as
0:00.
2. Press [(( • ))] for three seconds. The hour digits will blink.
3. Enter the hour using or .
4. Press [(( • ))]. The minute digits will blink.
5. Enter the minutes using or .
6. Press [(( • ))] to exit.
The alarm ON icon [ ] for the alarm chosen will be displayed
indicating the alarm set above is now armed.
Youcanalsoarmordisarmanalarmbypressingthe[ALON/OFF]
button.
HOW TO STOPAN ALARM
To stop an alarm from ringing on the same day, press [((.))]or [AL
ON/OFF]once. Note that the alarm is still armed and will go off at
the set time the following day.
To deactivate the alarm function completely, press [ALON/OFF]
a second time.
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Whenthealarmgoes offthesound which will gradually increase in
volume and repeating speed will be turned on for about 2 minutes
unless the [(( • ))] or [AL ON/OFF] button is pressed to mute the
alarm.
PRECAUTIONS
Thisproductisengineeredtogiveyouyearsofsatisfactory service
if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:
1. Do not immerse the unit in water.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.They
may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunc-
tion, shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and
distorted parts.
4. Donottamperwiththeunit'sinternalcomponents.Doingsowill
invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause unnecessary
damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
5. Onlyusefreshbatteries as specified in the user'smanual.Donot
mix new and old batteries as the old ones may leak.
6. Always read the user's manual thoroughly before operating the
unit.
TIME ZONE AND OFFSET TABLE
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