Oregon Scientific BAR200 User manual

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WEATHER IN MOTION
Model: BAR200 / BAR200U / BAR200A
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................... 2
Overview .......................................................................... 2
Front View .................................................................... 2
Back View .................................................................... 2
Remote Sensor ........................................................... 3
Getting Started ................................................................ 3
Insert Batteries ............................................................ 3
Remote Sensor ............................................................... 3
Sensor Data Transmission .......................................... 3
Clock ................................................................................ 4
Clock Reception .......................................................... 4
Manually Set Clock ...................................................... 4
Alarm ............................................................................... 5
Weather Forecast ........................................................... 5
Temperature And Humidity ............................................ 5
Near-Far Function .......................................................... 5
Backlight ......................................................................... 5
Reset ................................................................................ 6
Precautions ..................................................................... 6
Specifications ................................................................. 7
About Oregon Scientific ................................................ 7
Fcc Statement ................................................................ 8
Declaration Of Conformity ........................................ 8
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Weather
In Motion weather station. This weather station will
automatically reveal details about the weather when you are
within 2 feet from the clock and will become a stylish jumbo
clock when you view it from a far.
Please keep this manual for instructions and information you
should know about.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW (FIG. 1)
1. SNOOZE: Snooze alarm; activate backlight
2. LED indicator: indicates Near-Far function is activating
BACK VIEW (FIG. 2)
1. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. CH: Switch remote sensor display; force a search for
remote sensors
4. Battery compartment
5. SCROLL/ SENSOR / MANUAL: Change LCD display
6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
7. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
8. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
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LOCATION MEANING
Clock / alarm Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature
and humidity area Sensor batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors. Press
CH to toggle between the sensor channels.
To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment (see FIG 3).
2. Select a channel then press RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit
using the table stand or wall mount.
NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and consumer
grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
To search for a sensor:
Press and hold CH.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows
the status:
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole: Reset unit to default settings
5. CHANNEL button: Select channel 1
GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
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ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensor(s)
A channel has been found
Sensor 1 data received
and “--.-“ 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.
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
BAR200:
• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
BAR200U:
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
BAR200A:
• WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of Fort
Collins Colorado. Manually set clock to select time zone
(Pacific, Mountain, Central or Eastern).
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold 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
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: time zone offset, 12 / 24 hr format,
hour, minute, year, month, day and language.
BAR200 / BAR200U: Time zone offset sets the clock + / - 23
hours from the received clock signal time.
BAR200A: Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (E) Eastern,
(C) Central or (M) Mountain.
NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds and
clock with weekday.
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ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press and hold ALARM.
2. Press / to set hour / minute.
3. Press ALARM or MODE to confirm. indicates alarm
is ON.
To toggle alarms ON / OFF:
1. Press ALARM to display alarm time
2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF.
To silence the alarms:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes
OR
• Press any other key to turn the alarm off and activate it
again after 24 hours.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius (US- with a 75%
accuracy).
Sunny Partially Cloudy Rainy
Cloudy
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
NEAR-FAR FUNCTION
To enable Near-Far function:
Slide SCROLL / MANUAL / SENSOR to SENSOR position
to automatically change it’s display to reveal the indoor /
outdoor temperature when you approach within 2 feet of the
clock as shown below.
To disable Near-Far function:
Slide SCROLL / MANUAL / SENSOR to MANUAL position
to only show the display it is currently on.
Alternatively, slide to SCROLL to scroll through both
displays.
NOTE When the radio-controlled clock is receiving data,
the Near-Far function will be disabled to prevent interrupting
the clock signal.
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BACKLIGHT
To activate backlight:
Push down on the top of the unit to activate the backlight
function.
NOTE When backlight is activated it will automatically
revert to temperature / time display.
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 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 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H 155 x 45 x 105 mm (6.1 x 1.8 x 4.1 in)
Weight 232 g (8.2 oz) without batteries
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Power 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
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 -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
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
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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.
• 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.: BAR200 / BAR200U / BAR200A
Product Name: Near Far Weather Station
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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