Oregon Scientific BAR206 User manual

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Weather Forecast Station with
Atomic Time
Model: BAR206 / BAR206A
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Overview ..................................................................... 2
Front View .............................................................. 2
Back View ..............................................................2
Remote Sensor ....................................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................................... 3
Insert Batteries ........................................................ 3
Remote Sensor ........................................................... 3
Sensor Data Transmission ...................................... 4
Clock ........................................................................... 4
Clock Reception ...................................................... 4
Manually Set Clock .................................................5
Weather Forecast .......................................................5
Temperature And Humidity ...................................... 6
Ice Warning ............................................................. 6
Backlight .................................................................... 6
Reset ........................................................................... 6
Precautions ................................................................6
Specifications ............................................................ 7
About Oregon Scientific ........................................... 7
EU-Declaration of Conformity .................................. 7
FCC Statement ........................................................... 7
Declaration of Conformity ........................................ 8

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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW (FIG 1)
1. Remote sensor reception indicator
2. Indoor temperature
3. Indoor humidity
4. Clock signal reception indicator
5. MODE: Change settings / display
6. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds
7. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
8. Outdoor temperature
9. Weather forecast
10. Clock with weekday
11. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity
12. Ice alert LED indicator
BACK VIEW (FIG 2)

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2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
LOCATION MEANING
Clock / alarm and indoor Main unit batteries low
temperature area
Outdoor temperature area Sensor batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
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.
TIP Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any
location on the exterior of the home at a height of not
more than 1.5 m (5 ft) and which can shield it from direct
sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal (BAR206
only)
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
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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 + MODE.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensor(s).
A channel has been found.
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.
BAR206:
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.
• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
BAR206A:
• 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.
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Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is
weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
If signal reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next
to a window, press and hold to force another signal
search.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception
first.
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format,
hour, minute, year, calendar mode (day – month /
month – day), month, day and language.
BAR206: Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours
from the received clock signal time.
BAR206A: Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (E)
Eastern, (C) Central or (M) Mountain.
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 /
weekday / calendar.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with a
75% accuracy.
Sunny
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold + MEM to display each sensor’s data
for 3 seconds.
To end press .
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2 °C (37°F
to 28°F), LED indicator will flash, and will stop flashing
once the temperature is out of this range.
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
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.
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 94 x 49 x 164 mm
(3.70 x 1.93 x 6.46 in)
Weight 241 g (8.5 oz) without battery
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THN132N)
L x W x H 96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.78 x 1.97 x 0.87 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
EU-DECLARTION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Weather
Forecast Station with Atomic Time (Model: BAR206 /
BAR206A) 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 EC 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)
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(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.: BAR206 / BAR206A
Product Name: Weather Forecast Station with
Atomic Time
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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Weather Forecast Station with Atomic Time
Model: BAR206 / BAR206A
USER MANUAL