Oregon Scientific RMR683HG User manual

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Digital Thermometer with Humidity, Ice
Alert and Radio-controlled Clock
Model: RMR683HG
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction
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Clock Overview
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Front View
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Back View
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LCD Display
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4
Remote Sensor (THN132N
)
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Getting Started
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Batteries
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Remote Sensor
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Remote Sensor .........................................................Remote Sensor
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Sensor Data Transmission
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Clock
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Clock Reception
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Reception Signal
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Set Clock
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Alarm
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Temperature and Humidity
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Temperature and Humidity Trend
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Ice Warning
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Hi / Lo Temperature / Humidity Alarm
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Heat Index
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Comfort Zone
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Moon Phase
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Reset
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Precautions
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Specifi cations
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About Oregon Scientifi c
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EU-
Declaration Of Conformity
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this Oregon Scientifi c
TM
Digital
Thermometer with Humidity, Ice Alert and Radio-
controlled Clock (RMR683HG)
. This clock is supplied
with a remote sensor (THN132N) and can support up to
3 sensors in total (additional sensors sold separately).
NOTE
Please keep this manual handy as you use
Please 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.
CLOCK OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1
2
3
1.
SNOOZE
2. Temperature and Humidity Area
3. Clock / Alarm Area
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BACK VIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
11
9
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1.
TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO
:
Change settings
or enable / disable hi or lo temperature / humidity
alarm
2.
/
: Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
3.
CHANNEL:
Switch remote sensor display
4.
HEAT INDEX
5.
MODE:
Change settings / display
6.
ALARM:
View alarm status; set alarm
7. Battery compartment
8.
MEM:
View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity
9.
°C / °F:
Select temperature unit
10.
RESET:
Reset unit to default settings
11.
EU / UK
switch
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3
4
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LCD DISPLAY
Clock / Alarm area:
1. Clock signal reception
2. AM / PM mode selected
3. Alarm mode
4. Alarm set
5. AM / PM mode selected
6. Alarm time
7. Clock
8. Moon phase
1
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2
3
4
5
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Temperature and Humidity area:
1. Heat index icon
2. Hi / lo temperature alarm
3. Max / min temperature icon
4. Sensor reception icon
5. Comfort Zone
6. Battery low icon
7. Hi / lo humidity alarm
8. Max / min humidity icon
9. Ice warning is active
10. Temperature trend
11. Temperature
12. Heat Index warning
13. Humidity trend
14. Humidity
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)
1. LED indicator 1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. Battery door
4. Table stand
5.
RESET
6.
CHANNEL
switch
1
2
3
4
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Insert batteries before fi rst use, matching the polarity (+
and -). Press
RESET
after each battery change.
indicates main unit batteries are low.
NOTE
Do not use rechargeable batteries. We
Do not use rechargeable batteries. We
recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this
product for longer usage and lithium batteries in
temperatures below freezing.
REMOTE SENSOR
The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every
40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main
unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
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To set up the sensor:
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -).
Press RESET after each battery change
.
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different
channel for each sensor.
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
For best results:
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) 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.
The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
Standard Alkaline batteries contain signifi cant amounts of
water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures
of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries
have a much lower threshold for temperature with an
estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F).
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold
may temporarily reduce the effective range between the
sensor and the base station. If the unit’s performance
fails due to low temperature, the unit will resume proper
functioning as the temperature rises to within the normal
temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur
to the unit due to low temperatures).
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SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
The sensor reception icon in the temperature and
humidity area shows the status.
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N DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for the
se
nsor(s)
A channel has been found
and sensor signal is being
receive
d
and “- - . -“
The sensor cannot be found.
(Temperature Search for the sensor or
and Humidity Area) check batteries
To
search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold
MEM
and
CHANNEL
for 2 seconds.
NOTE
If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
N DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for the
se
and sensor signal is being
receive
The sensor cannot be found.
(Temperature Search for the sensor or
and Humidity Area) check batteries
RECEPTION SIGNAL
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL
WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNALSTRONG SIGNAL
To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold
for 2 seconds.
To dis
able the signal reception:
Pre
ss and hold
for 2 seconds.
SET CLOCK
If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is
being received the clock does not need to be manually
set.
To manually set the clock:
1. Press and hold
MODE
for 2 seconds.
WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its date and time
automatically once it is within range of :
• DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe.
• MSF60
generated from Rugby, England.
The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
NOTE
Slide the
Slide the
EU / UK
switch to appropriate position
for your location. Repeat each time you reset the unit.
NOTE
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for fi rst set
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for fi rst set
up or when
RESET
is pressed. Once complete, the
reception icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it
can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
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2. Press
and
to change the settings.
3. Press
MODE
to confi rm.
4. The setting sequence is: time zone offset, 12/24 hour
format, hour, minute,
year, month,
date, and display
language.
NOTE
The time zone offset can be used to set the
The time zone offset can be used to set the
clock up to + / - 9 hours from the received clock signal
time. If you have disabled the clock signal reception (i.e.
manually setting the clock), do not set a value for time
zone offset.
NOTE
The language options are English (E), German
The language options are English (E), German
(D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
To switch the clock display:
Press
MODE
to toggle between:
• Clock with day
• Clock with seconds
ALARM
T
o set the alarm:
To set the alarm:T
1. Press and hold
ALARM
for 2 seconds.
2. Press
/
to set alarm time.
3. Press
MODE
to confi rm.
indicates alarm is
ON.
To t
oggle alarms ON / OFF:
1. Press
ALARM
to display alarm time.
2. Press
ALARM
again to turn alarm
ON / OFF
.
To silence the alarm:
• Press
SNOOZE
to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
• Press any key except
SNOOZE
to turn the alarm off
and activate it again after 24 hours.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press
°C / °F
.
To view outdoor sensors temperature readings:
Press
CHANNEL
.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold
CHANNEL
for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s
data is displayed for 3 seconds.
To end auto-scan:
Press
CHANNEL
or
MEM
.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press
MEM
repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold
MEM
for 2 seconds.
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND
The temperature and humidity trend icons are based
on recent readi
ngs.
RISING
STEADY FALLING
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F
to 28°F),
fl ashes to warn you that the temperature is
approaching freezing.
NOTE
The warning will automatically stop if the
temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.
HI / LO TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY ALARM
An alarm can be set to sound if sensor set to channel
1 records above or below a temperature / humidity of
your choice.
To set alarm
ON/OFF
:
1.
Press and hold
TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO
.
2. Use
and
to select high / low temperature /
humidity alarm. Press
TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO
to confi rm.
3. Press
/
to set alarm
ON / OFF
and press
TEMP
/ HUMIDITY HI / LO
to confi rm.
STEADY FALLING
STEADY FALLING
4. If alarm has been activated, use
and
to select
the temperature / humidity.
5. Press
TEMP / HUMIDITY H
I / LO
to confi rm.
To silence the alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will
resound if the hi / lo temperature selected is exceeded
again.
NOTE
The THN132N sensor supplied does not support
The THN132N sensor supplied does not support
humidity readings. To enable Hi / Lo Humidity alarm
a thermo-hygro sensor must be purchased and set
to channel 1. For further information on compatible
sensors such as the THGR268 thermo-hygro sensor
please check with your local retailer or go to
www.
oregonscientifi c.com
oregonscientifi c.com
.
HEAT INDEX
The heat index combines temperature and humidity data
to describe the actual temperature felt. The THN132N
sensor supplied does not support heat index display. A
thermo-hygro sensor must be purchased to enable heat
index display for channels 1-3.
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WARNING HEAT INDEX MEANING
WARNING HEAT INDEX MEANING
WARNING HEAT INDEX MEANING
Extreme danger 54.5°C (130°F) Strong risk of
Extreme danger 54.5°C (130°F) Strong risk of
Extreme danger 54.5°C (130°F) Strong risk of
or above dehydration / sun
or above dehydration / sun
or above dehydration / sun
stroke
stroke
stroke
Danger 40.5 - 54°C Heat exhaustion
Danger 40.5 - 54°C Heat exhaustion
Danger 40.5 - 54°C Heat exhaustion
(105 - 129°F) likely
(105 - 129°F) likely
(105 - 129°F) likely
Extremecaution 32.2 - 40°C Possibility of heat
Extremecaution 32.2 - 40°C Possibility of heat
Extremecaution 32.2 - 40°C Possibility of heat
(90 - 104°F) dehydration
(90 - 104°F) dehydration
(90 - 104°F) dehydration
Caution 26.6-31.7°C Possibility of heat
Caution 26.6-31.7°C Possibility of heat
Caution 26.6-31.7°C Possibility of heat
(80- 89°F) exhaustion
(80- 89°F) exhaustion
(80- 89°F) exhaustion
• To display the heat index, press
HEAT INDEX
.
• To toggle between current / maximum / minimum
readings, press
HEAT INDEX
, then press
CHANNEL
to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by
MEM
.
• To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat
index display, press and hold
HEAT INDEX
for 2
seconds. Press
HEAT INDEX
again to stop this
feature.
NOTE
NOTE
If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, if the
selected sensor does not support humidity measurement
or if the
channel is not working, the heat index will display
NA .
COMFORT ZONE
The comfort zone assesses the climate based on current
temperature and humidity measurements.
ICON TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY
ICON TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY
ICON TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY
Any > 70%
Any > 70%
Any > 70%
Any > 70%
Any > 70%
Any > 70%
20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70%
20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70%
20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70%
20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70%
20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70%
20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70%
Any < 40%
Any < 40%
Any < 40%
Any < 40%
Any < 40%
Any < 40%
MOON PHASE
• When calendar is set press
or
to view the moon
phase for the next / previous day.
• Press and hold
or
to scan through the years
(2001 to 2099).
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Crescent
First quarter
First quarter
First quarter
First quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Waxing Gibbous
Waxing Gibbous
Waxing Gibbous
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Full Moon
Full Moon
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Last quarter
Last quarter
Last quarter
Last quarter
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent
Waning Crescent
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