Oregon Scientific BAR210 User manual

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Weather Light
Model: BAR210 / BAR210U / BAR210A
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Overview....................................................................2
LCD Display............................................................2
Back View................................................................2
Bottom View............................................................2
Remote Sensor.......................................................3
Getting Started..........................................................3
Power Supply..........................................................3
Remote Sensor..........................................................3
Sensor Data Transmission.....................................4
Clock ..........................................................................4
Clock Reception.....................................................4
Set Clock................................................................4
Change Display.........................................................5
Weather Forecast......................................................5
Temperature..............................................................5
Reset..........................................................................6
Precautions...............................................................6
Specifications...........................................................6
About Oregon Scientific..........................................7
EU-Declaration of Conformity.................................7
FCC Statement...........................................................7
Declaration of Conformity.....................................8
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OVERVIEW
LCD DISPLAY
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1. Weather forecast icons
2. Clock signal reception indicator
3. Time / temperature display
4. Outdoor sensor communication indicator
5. Low battery indicator
6. Time zone offset display
BACK VIEW
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1. Ventilation hole
2. Adaptor socket
BOTTOM VIEW
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1. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. AUTO ON / OFF: Select auto toggle mode
4. CLOCK: Set time and display mode
5. °C / °F: Select temperature unit and display mode
6. Battery compartment
REMOTE SENSOR
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
GETTING STARTED
POWER SUPPLY
Batteries serve as back up power supply for the clock.
For continuous use of LCD backlight, always plug in
the adapter socket. Make sure the socket outlet is
easily accessible to the unit.
To insert batteries:
1. Remove the battery compartment and insert the
batteries, matching the polarities.
2. Press RESET after each battery change.
indicates main unit batteries are low.
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can be connected to only 1 remote
sensor.
To set up the outside sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Select a channel then press RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Place the outside sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the
main unit using the table stand or wall mount.
TIP The transmission range may vary depending on
many factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
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NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures
below freezing.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
The main unit will automatically search for the outdoor
sensor. The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor
area shows the status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensor.
A channel has been found.
Sensor data received.
and “--.-“
The sensor cannot be
found.
NOTE If the sensor is not found, check the batteries,
obstructions and remote sensor location.
For best results:
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and rain.
• Position the sensor facing the main unit, minimizing
obstructions.
• Place the sensor in a location away from metallic or
electronic objects.
• Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold
winter months.
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
BAR210:
• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
BAR210U:
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
BAR210A:
• WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of
Fort Collins Colorado.
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold to enable or to disable signal
reception.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is
weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG
SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception first.
1. Press and hold CLOCK.
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2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press CLOCK to confi rm.
4. The settings order is: time zone offset, 12/24 hr
format, hour and minute.
BAR210 / BAR210U: Time zone offset sets the clock
+/- 23 hours from the received clock signal time. If you
have deactivated the clock signal reception, do not set
a value for time zone offset.
BAR210A: Select the time zone: (0) Pacifi c, (1)
Mountain (2) Central or, (3) Eastern.
CHANGE DISPLAY
• To change to auto toggle mode (clock > outdoor
temperature > indoor temperature), slide AUTO ON
/ OFF to ON.
• To manually toggle between time and temperature
displays, press CLOCK or wave your hand at least
3 inches or less from the motion sensor located on
the top of the main unit.
NOTE Auto toggle mode and motion sensor will be
disabled if a button is pressed, but will be enabled
again if no button is pressed for 5 seconds.
NOTE The installed CDS light sensor inside the unit
will activate automatic LCD dimming.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather.
ICON
COLOR Red Green Blue
MEANING Sunny Cloudy Rainy
TEMPERATURE
To display temperature mode or select temperature
unit:
Press °C / °F.
NOTE Please keep the temperature sensor (adjacent
to the adaptor socket) away from electrical devices
as heat from these devices will affect accurate indoor
temperature readings.
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RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation hole 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 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 finish for which
Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult
the furniture manufacturer's care instructions for
information.
• 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 first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H 70 x 80 x 206 mm
(2.76 x 2.76 x 8.11 in)
Weight 235 g (8.3 oz)
without battery
Indoor Temperature range -5°C to 50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
Outdoor Temperature
range
-30°C to 50°C
(-22°F to 122°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Power 2 x CR2032 batteries
AC / DC adapter
REMOTE UNIT (THN132N)
L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in)
Weight 62 g (2.22 ounces)
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range -40°C to 60°C
(-40°F to 140°F)
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in
the US and would like to contact our Customer Care
department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.
com/service/support
OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit: www2.
oregonscientific.com/about/international
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Weather
Light (model: BAR210 / BAR210U / BAR210A) is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy
of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity
is available on request via our Oregon Scientific
Customer Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
FCC 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 modifications 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.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please call our customer service
number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.
com or on the warranty card for this product) for all
inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: BAR210 / BAR210U / BAR210A
Product Name: Weather Light
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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