Oregon Scientific BAR206X User manual

BAR206X
Wireless Weather Station
USER MANUAL
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Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR206X
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
Specications ............................................................7
About Oregon Scientic ...........................................7
EU-Declaration of Conformity ..................................8
FCC Statement...........................................................8
Declaration of Conformity........................................9
Disposal Information for Users................................ 9
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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)
CHANNEL
3
2
1
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GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
LOCATION MEANING
Clock / alarm and indoor
temperature area
Main unit batteries low
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 / US: Select the nearest radio signal
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
1
3
4
5
2
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
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150cm(5ft)
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 + 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.
EU / UK:
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.
US:
• WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of Fort
Collins Colorado.
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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.
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
rst.
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to conrm.
4. The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format,
hour, minute, year, calendar mode (day – month /
month – day), month, day and language.
EU: Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from
the received clock signal time.
US: Select the time zone: (P) Pacic, (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 /
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
Rainy
Snowy
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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 ash, and will stop ashing
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
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
• If you do not plan to use the product for a long time,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can damage electronic parts.
• Do not subject the device to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not immerse the device in water. If you spill
liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free
cloth.
• Do not clean the device with abrasive or corrosive
materials.
• Do not tamper with the device’s internal
components. Doing so invalidates the warranty.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
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NOTE The technical specications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in
all countries. For more information, please contact your
local retailer. To download an electronic version of the
user manual, please visit
http://global.oregonscientic.com/customerSupport.php.
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 204 g (7.2 oz) without battery
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.1°F)
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THGR511)
L x W x H 96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.78 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
Weight 49 g (1.7 ounces)
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Power 2 x UM-4 (AAA)
1.5 V batteries
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website www.oregonscientic.com to learn
more about Oregon Scientic products.
For any inquiry, please contact our Customer Services
at info@oregonscientic.com.
Oregon Scientic Global Distribution Limited reserves
the right to interpret and construe any contents, terms
and provisions in this user manual and to amend it, at
its sole discretion, at any time without prior notice. To
the extent that there is any inconsistency between the
English version and any other language versions, the
English version shall prevail.
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EU-DECLARTION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby the manufacturer, Oregon Scientic Global
Distribution Limited, declares that the radio equipment
type Wireless Weather Station (Model: BAR206X) is in
compliance with 2014/53/EU Directive. The full text of the
EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following
internet address:
http://global.oregonscientic.com/customerSupport.php.
COUNTRIES RED APPROVED COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland
and Norway N
CH
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 modications to this unit 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.
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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.oregonscientic.com,
or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries
instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientic Inc.
Address: Brea Corporate Park 3020
Saturn St. Suite 200 Brea,
CA 92821
Telephone No.: 1 [phone]
declare that the product
Product No.: BAR206X
Product Name: Wireless Weather Station
Manufacturer: Oregon Scientic Global
Distribution 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.
DISPOSAL INFORMATION FOR USERS
Pursuant to and in accordance with Article 14
of the Directive 2012/19/EU of the European
Parliament on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), and pursuant to and in
accordance with Article 20 of the Directive 2013/56/EU
of the European Parliament on batteries and
accumulators and waste batteries.
The barred symbol of the rubbish bin shown on the
equipment indicates that, at the end of its useful life, the
product must be collected separately from other waste.
Please note that the batteries/rechargeable batteries
must be removed from the equipment before it is given
as waste. To remove the batteries/accumulators refer
to the specications in the user manual. Therefore, any
products that have reached the end of their useful life
must be given to waste disposal centers specializing
in separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment, or given back to the dealer when purchasing
a new WEEE, pursuant to and in accordance with Article
14 as implemented in the country.
The adequate separate collection for the subsequent
start-up of the equipment sent to be recycled, treated
and disposal of in an environmentally compatible way
contributes to preventing possible negative effects on
the environment and health and optimizes the recycling
and reuse of components making up the apparatus.
Abusive disposal of the product by the user involves
application of the administrative sanctions according to
the laws in force.
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