Oregon Scientific AT108A User manual

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OUTBREAKER
USER'S MANUAL
Model: AT108A/ATP108A/ATC108A
CONTENT
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS.......................................................................................................................................... 4
CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................................................................................................... 4
OPERATING MODES........................................................................................................................................................... 5
HOW TO USE THE BACK LIGHT..................................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: THE CALENDAR CLOCK, CHRONOMETER AND THERMOMETER.............................................................5
HOW TO SET THE CALENDAR CLOCK........................................................................................................................ 5
HOW TO SET THE ALARM CLOCK................................................................................................................................5
HOW TO USE THE CHRONOMETER..............................................................................................................................6
HOW TO USE THE TIMER.................................................................................................................................................6
THE THERMOMETER........................................................................................................................................................ 6
SECTION 3:THE ALTIMETER..........................................................................................................................................................6
DISPLAY MODES...................................................................................................................................................................7
HOW TO SET THE CURRENT ALTITUDE.......................................................................................................................7
HOW TO SET THE ALTIMETER ALARM........................................................................................................................7
MAXIMUM AND ACCUMULATED ALTITUDE..............................................................................................................7
RATE OF CHANGE IN ALTITUDE.....................................................................................................................................8

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SECTION 4:THE BAROMETER........................................................................................................................................................
HOW TO SET THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE.....................................................................................................................
BAROMETRIC HISTORY......................................................................................................................................................
WEATHER FORECAST.........................................................................................................................................................
SECTION 5:THE HEART RATE MONITOR...................................................................................................................................
THE CHEST BELT...................................................................................................................................................................
EFFECTIVE RANGE...............................................................................................................................................................
DISPLAY MODES....................................................................................................................................................................
HOW TO MEASURE HEART RATE....................................................................................................................................
HOW TO SET HEART RATE LIMITS.................................................................................................................................
HEART RATE HISTORY.......................................................................................................................................................
SECTION 6:THE BICYCLE COMPUTER........................................................................................................................................
HOW TO SET THE BIKE CIRCUMFERENCE..................................................................................................................
PERFORMANCE MEMORY.................................................................................................................................................
SECTION 7:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................
KEY LOCK................................................................................................................................................................................
TOUR MODE............................................................................................................................................................................
MARKER...................................................................................................................................................................................
OVERALL ERASE MEMORY RECORD.............................................................................................................................
PC LINKAGE............................................................................................................................................................................
BATTERY INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................................
PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................
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this manual.
For each model there are accessories bundled with the package:
Wrist band 1 2 2
Heart Rate
Monitor X
Chest Belt
Wireless
Speedometer
Handlebar
cradle with
cadence meter
PC Docking
Station (CD
Rom included)
Note:
It is not recommended to use the OUTBREAKER for professional
sportssuchasskydiving,hanggliding,paragliding,helicopterriding
and flying small aircrafts.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchasing the OUTBREAKER. The
Outbreaker has the Barocompensation advanced technology. With
this advanced technology the OUTBREAKER can distinguish the
pressure change due to weather changes and altitude changes. The
advanced Barocompensation technology makes the altitude reading
more reliable.
Your OUTBREAKER is a precision device for an active lifestyle.
There are three models in the series:
• OUTBREAKER SMART
• OUTBREAKER PLUS
• OUTBREAKER PRO
The functions for the three models are listed in the following table,
please refer to the functions list for your OUTBREAKER.
The associated mode of each functions will be described later in
FUNCTIONS OUTBREAKER OUTBREAKER
PLUS OUTBREAKER
PRO
Altimeter
Barometer
Thermometer
Calendar Clock
Chronometer
Heart Rate Monitor
Bicycle Computer
PC linkage
HiGlo back light
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XX
X
Accessories OUTBREAKER
SMART OUTBREAKER PLUS OUTBREAKER PRO
X
X
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MEASUREMENTS AND UNITS
For each models there is two versions available.
Note:
The unit of measurement cannot be changed either on the watch or
through the PC software.
CONTROL BUTTONS
1. MODE
Changes among clock, altimeter, barometer, heart rate monitor
and bicycle computer
2. SELECT/+
Changes among display lines or increases a value while setting
3. START/STOP/-
Startsorstopsthechronometerordecreasesavaluewhilesetting
4. FUNCTION/SET
Changes among functions in individual mode or holds to enter a
setting routine
5. LIGHT/MARKER
Turns on the back light or holds to set the marker during tour
mode
MEASUREMENT FOR
METRIC VERSION MEASUREMENT FOR IMPERIAL VERSION
Date
dd.mm.yy 24hr
Temperature
OC
Altitude
m
m/s
Barometer
hPa
Heart rate monitor
bpm
Bicycle computer
km/h
rpm
km
mm
Date
mm.dd.yy 12hr
Temperature
OF
Altitude
ft
ft/s
Barometer
inHg
Heart rate monitor
bpm
Bicycle computer
mile/h
rpm
mile
inch
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OPERATING MODES
Refer to Fig 1 to change from one mode to the other.
Note:
Modedisplayvariesfordifferentmodels,pleaserefertotheprevious
function list for detailed.
HOW TO USE THE BACK LIGHT
Press LIGHT to turn on the back light for five seconds.
Note:
a) When the backlight is ON, any key press will keep it ON for an
additional five seconds.
b) Thebacklightwillnotswitchonwhenthebatterylevelistoolow.
This indicates a need to change the watch battery.
SECTION 2 THE CALENDAR CLOCK,
CHRONOMETER AND
THERMOMETER
This section applies to OUTBREAKER PLUS and
OUTBREAKER PRO
Refer to diagram A to install the nylon wrist belt to the watch.
There are four display modes when the CLOCK operating mode is
adopted.
Refer to fig 2 to change among the displays.
To display the daily alarm in any of these display modes, press
FUNCTION (fig 2). Then press SELECT to turn on or off the alarm
(fig 4a)
When the daily alarm is activated, it will sound off at the designated
time. Press any control button to mute the alarm.
For OUTBREAKER SMART, OUTBREAKER PLUS and
OUTBREAKER PRO
Refer to diagram B to install the rubber wrist belt to the watch.
HOW TO SET THE CALENDAR CLOCK
Refer to fig 3 to set the calendar clock.
Note:
ThecalendarclockmayalsosetthroughthePCsoftware.Toconnect
the watch to the PC software please refer to Section 7.
HOW TO SET THE ALARM CLOCK
There are 4 alarms – 1 daily alarm & 3 event alarms equipped in the
watch.
A) SET THE DAILY ALARM CLOCK ON THE WATCH
Refer to fig 4b to set the daily alarm clock.
Note:
a) The alarm will be automatically turned on during the setting
procedure.
b) The event alarm can only be set by the PC software. To connect
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THE THERMOMETER
Your OUTBREAKER is equiped with a thermometer. Refer to Fig
2 to display the temperature in clock mode.
Note:
a) When the OUTBREAKER is worn on wrist, the temperature
measured could be affected by the body heat. To acquire an
accuratetemperature reading remove theOUTBREAKER from
the wrist and wait at least for 15 minutes before taking the
reading.
b) The temperature could also be displayed in various modes,
please also refer to Section 3 - 4.
SECTION 3 THE ALTIMETER
This section applies to all models.
YourOUTBREAKERisequippedwithanintelligentbarometerthat
helps determine altitude by the built-in sensor with the advanced
Barocompensation technology. The sensor can also distinguish the
differencesbetweenpressurecausedbychangesinphysicalaltitudes
or pressure caused by weather conditions. This smart distinction
eliminates discrepancies and makes the altimeter reading more
accurate than the average devices.
B) SET ALARM CLOCK BY PC SOFTWARE
The alarms may also set through the PC software. To connect the
watch to the PC software please refer to Section 7.
HOW TO USE THE CHRONOMETER
When the chronometer is displayed, use START/STOP to start or
stopa countup.Pressingthe same buttonafterstopping the countup
will clear the chronometer. Refer to fig 5 for the operation.
Note:
Chronometer could be activated in various modes, please also refer
to Section 3 –6.
HOW TO USE THE TIMER
Refer to fig 6 to set the timer.
To start the timer, press START/STOP. To stop, press the button
again. Press the same button a third time to resume the count down.
Refer to fig 7 for the operation.
Note:
When the timer reaches the preset time, it will count up as a
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DISPLAY MODES
There are four display modes in ALTIMETER:
• Altitude and clock
• Altitude and local barometric pressure
• Altitude and chronometer
• Altitude and temperature
Refer to fig 8 to change among the displays. Within the four display
modes there are four functions that can be recalled:
• Altitude memory
• Altitude alarm
• Climbing speed
• Climbing speed memory
Note:
The chronometer can also be activated in the climbing speed mode
(fig 8a).
HOW TO SET THE CURRENT ALTITUDE
When you first use the OUTBREAKER, you should set the current
altitude – that is the known altitude at the current location. You can
obtain the correct altitude from a topographical map.
Refer to fig 8b to set the reference altitude.
Note:
The altitude could be re-calibrated in another way by inputing the
sea-levelpressure through the PC software.To connect the watch to
the PC software please refer to section 7.
HOW TO SET THE ALTIMETER ALARM
Refer to fig 9 to set the altimeter alarm.
Once the altitude alarm is set, your OUTBREAKER will emit an
alarm when the set altitude is exceeded.
Note:
a) The watch is equipped with both the ascending and descending
altimeter alarm.
b) The duration of the altitude alarm can also be set through the PC
software.
MAXIMUM AND ACCUMULATED
ALTITUDE
From the total ascending and descending altitude you can recall the
maximumascendingordescendingaltitude.Youmayalsoerasethis
memory record. (fig 10)
Note:
a) please refer to Section 7 for overall erase memory record.
b) YoucanusethisfeaturewiththePCDockingstation. Toconnect
the watch to the PC software please refer to section 7.

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Refer to fig 12a to set the sea level pressure. Repeat this procedure
after changing the battery or after one year of operation.
BAROMETRIC HISTORY
Your unit retains the hourly barometric pressure for the past 24
hours. Refer to fig 12b to recall the reading for a certain hour.
WEATHER FORECAST
Apartfromdeterminingthealtitude,thebarometeralsohelpsforecast
the weather for the forthcoming 12 to 24 hours basing on based
pressure changes. The effective range is 18 to 30 miles.
The forecast will automatically be displayed as one of these four
icons:
Indicator
displays
on the unit
Forecast Sunny Slightly cloudy Cloudy Rainy
RATE OF CHANGE IN ALTITUDE
Youcanmonitortheactualrateofchangeinaltitudeduringyourtrip.
Themaximum ascending speed as wellasthedescendingspeed will
be recorded automatically. You may recall and erase this memory
record (fig 11).
Note:
please refer to Section 7 for overall erase memory record.
SECTION 4 THE BAROMETER
This section applies to all models.
There are two display modes in BAROMETER:
• Sea pressure and clock
• Sea pressure and temperature
Refer to Fig 12 to change among the display mode.
HOW TO SET THE SEA LEVEL
PRESSURE
When you first use the OUTBREAKER, please calibrate the sea
levelpressure. Itwillbealteredduetothe thebarometricchangeand
not the change in altitude.
You can obtain the current sea level pressure from newspaper, local
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Note:
a) Theweather forecast couldbeaffectedby oceanic orcontinental
weather phenomenon. Please note that we cannot be held
responsible for any inconveniences caused by an inaccurate
forecast.
b) The weather forecast is meant for the next 12 to 24 hours. It may
not necessarily reflect the current situation.
c) The“Sunny”icon, when appears at night, impliesclearweather.
d) To have a faster response to the weather forecast, match and set
the weather forecast icon in the watch to the the current weather
conditions via the PC software. To connect the watch to the PC
software please refers to section 7.
SECTION 5 THE HEART RATE
MONITOR
ThissectionappliestoOUTBREAKERPLUS&OUTBREAKER
PRO only.
THE CHEST BELT
The chest belt counts and transmits heart beat data to the watch
receiver. To put it on (diagram C),
a) Wettheconductivepadsontheundersideofthetransmitter with
water, sweat or a conductive gel to ensure a solid contact.
b) Strapthebeltacrossthechest.Adjustthestrapuntilthetransmitter
sits snugly below the pectoral muscles for an accurate heart rate
signal.
Hints:
• Theposition ofthetransmitter affectsitsperformance. Movethe
transmitteralong thestrapfor thebesttransmission.Avoid areas
with dense chest hair.
• The transmitter takes a while to function steadily in dry and cold
climates. This is normal as the conductive pads need a film of
sweat to improve contact with the skin.
EFFECTIVE RANGE
The transmitter and receiver will start transmitting and receiving
signals once batteries are in place. Both units should be worn or
mountedwithinaneffectivedistanceof62.5centimeters(25inches).
If the signals are unsteady,
• Shorten the distance between the transmitter and receiver.
• Re-adjust the position of the transmitter.
• Check the batteries. Replace them when necessary.
DISPLAY MODES
There are two display modes in HEART RATE:
• Heart rate and chronometer
• Heart rate and clock
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HOW TO MEASURE HEART RATE
Select any display mode in HEART RATE mode. Once heart rate is
transmitted the heart indicator will flash and the measurement will
start from 0. The measuring range is 25 to 240 beats per minute.
When no signals are received or the measurement is out of range for
five minutes. The receiver will disable the function and automati-
callyreturntothepreviousoperatingmodeifnosignalsarereceived
or the measurement is out of range for more than five minutes.
Whenthe heartrateisdisplayed, you cangotoother functionswhile
measuring the heart rate in the background.
Note:
When measuring the heart rate, keep the watch away from signal
generating sources like PC's, Televisions, car engines etc., or else
irregular signal will be observed.
HOW TO SET HEART RATE LIMITS
Theheart rate limits helpyou determine if youare exercising within
your training zone. There are five preset training zones for you to
select or you can set them between 50 to 240 beats per minute. You
may select the preset training zone or alter the setting on the unit or
through the PC software (To connect the watch to the PC software
please refers to Section 7). When the heart rate alert alarm is
activated, an audible beep sound will flash whenever you go above
or below your limits.
Refertofig14tosettheheartratelimitsandtheheartratealertalarm.
Note:
a) The upper limit must be set higher than the lower limit.
b) The alarms may also be set through the PC software. To connect
the watch to the PC software please refers to Section 7.
HEART RATE HISTORY
Your OUTBREAKER is capable of retaining 99 heart rate records.
Each record contains:
• A time and date stamp
• Average heart rate and total exercise time
• Upper limit and time above limit
• Lower limit and time below limit
• Time within limit
Refer to fig 13a to scroll on the records.
Note:
When a record is selected, the information embedded in the record
will be scrolled automatically.
SECTION 6 THE BICYCLE COMPUTER
This section applies to OUTBREAKER PRO only.
Before operating the bicycle computer, attach the bicycle computer
to the receiver as shown in diagram D-E.
Note:
a) The maximum distance between the sensor magnet and sensor
should be 5 mm (3/16 inches).
b) To ensure a secure signal transmission between the sensor
magnet and sensor, the centre of the magnet should be aligned
with the marker on the sensor.
c) The sensing distance between the wireless speedometer sensor
and the handlebar cradle is around 1 m (39 inches).