Oregon Scientific BAR208S User manual

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Colour LCD Advance Weather Station
Model: BAR208S/BAR208SA
USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Overview.....................................................................2
Front View ..............................................................2
Back View ...............................................................3
Remote Sensor ......................................................3
Getting Started...........................................................3
Insert Batteries .......................................................3
Connect AC Adapter................................................4
Remote Sensor ..........................................................4
Sensor Data Transmission .....................................4
Clock...........................................................................5
Clock Reception .....................................................5
Manually Set Clock ................................................5
Weather Forecast.......................................................5
Weather Warning Message.......................................6
Temperature and Humidity...................................... 6
Colour LCD Advance
Weather Station
Model: BAR208S/ BAR208SA
USER MANUAL
Ice Warning ........................................................... 6
Weather Trends ..................................................... 6
Moon Phase ...............................................................6
Backlight ....................................................................6
Reset...........................................................................7
Precautions................................................................7
Specications ............................................................7
About Oregon Scientic ...........................................8
EU-Declaration of Conformity ..................................8
FCC Statement...........................................................8
Declaration of Conformity......................................9
Information for Users................................................9
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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW (FIG 1)
ZONE
1. Remote sensor reception indicator
2. Moon phase reading
3. Weather forecast
4. Indoor temperature with temperature trend
5. Clock signal reception indicator
6. MODE: Change settings / display
7. / : Increase / decrease settings; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
8. Outdoor temperature with temperature trend
9. Outdoor humidity with humidity trend
10. Weather warning message
11. Indoor humidity with humidity trend
12. Clock with weekday
13. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature
/ humidity
14. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds
15. Ice alert LED indicator
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BACK VIEW (FIG 2)
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1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal
3. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
4. AC power adapter jack
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.
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
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Outdoor temperature area Sensor batteries low
CONNECT AC ADAPTER
Connect the supplied power adapter to the power jack, then
plug into a standard AC outlet.
NOTE
• The batteries are only for back-up use. Always connect
the unit to the power grid source via AC/DC adapter.
• Make sure the adapter is not obstructed and is easily
accessible to the unit.
• The base station and adapter should not be exposed
to wet conditions. No objects lled with liquid, such as
vases, should be placed on the base station and adapter.
• To completely disconnect from power, unplug adapter
from the mains.
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 5 ft
and which can shield it from direct sunlight or wet conditions
for an accurate reading.
1.5 m (5 ft)
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)
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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.
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
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.
Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the received
clock signal time.
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 / moon phase.
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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WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE
The weather warning messages provide indications of
probable circumstances that may arise based on the weather
station’s calculations. The meanings for the warnings are
illustrated below:
Warning Meaning
Risk of high temperatures
Risk of fast wind speeds
Risk of a storm
Risk of foggy conditions
Risk of icy conditions
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.
WEATHER TRENDS
The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are
based on recent sensor readings.
RISE STEADY FALL
MOON PHASE
In moon phase mode, press or to scan through the
years (2001 to 2099).
New Moon Full Moon
Waxing Crescent Waning Gibbous
First quarter Last quarter
Waxing Gibbous Waning Crescent
NOTE Star icons around the moon phase will be displayed
from 6 o’clock in the evening to 6 o’clock the next morning.
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 nish for which Oregon
Scientic 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 rst use.
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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 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 nish for which Oregon
Scientic 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 rst use.
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.oregonscientific.com/
customerSupport.php.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H 94 x 51 x 182.5 mm
(3.70 x 2.01 x 7.19 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
DC 5V 100 mA adapter
REMOTE UNIT (THGN132N)
L x W x H 50 x 22 x 96 mm (1.97 x 0.87 x
3.78 in)
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Weight 62 g (2.22 ounces)
without battery
Transmission
range
30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery
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.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby the manufacturer, IDT Technology Limited, declares
that the radio equipment type [Colour LCD Advance Weather
Station & Model: BAR208S/ BAR208SA] is in compliance with
2014/53/EU Directive. The full text of the EU Declaration of
Conformity is available at the following internet address :
www.oregonscientic.com
COUNTRIES RED APPROVED COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland
and Norway N
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FCCSTATEMENT
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 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
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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.oregonscientic.com, or on the
warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientic, Inc.
Address: Centerpointe CENTER
5 Centerpointe DRIVE, SUITE
400 LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON 97035
Telephone No.: 971-204-0378
declare that the product
Product No.: BAR208S/BAR208SA
Product Name: Colour LCD Advance 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.
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 2006/66/EC 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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