Oregon Scientific BAR208SX User manual

Colour LCD Advanced
Wireless Weather Station
USER MANUAL
BAR208SX

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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.......................................................6
Weather Warning Message.......................................6
Temperature and Humidity......................................6
Colour LCD Advanced
Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR208SX
USER MANUAL
Ice Warning ...........................................................6
Weather Trends .....................................................7
Moon Phase ...............................................................7
Backlight ....................................................................7
Reset...........................................................................7
Precautions................................................................7
Specications ............................................................8
About Oregon Scientic ...........................................8
EU-Declaration of Conformity..................................8
FCC Statement...........................................................9
Information For Users.............................................10

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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:Viewcurrent,maximumand minimum temperature
/ humidity
14. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds when unit is not
plugged into AC Adapter
15. Ice alert LED indicator

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BACK VIEW (FIG 2)
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1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK / US: Select the nearest radio signal
4. AC power adapter jack
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
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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.

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LOCATION MEANING
Clock / alarm and Indoor
temperature area Main unit batteries low
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 Idealplacementsfor the sensorwouldbeinany 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.
150cm(5ft)
NOTE Usealkalinebatteriesfor longer usageandconsumer
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:

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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
Thisproductisdesigned to synchronizeitsclockautomatically
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.
To enable / disable signal reception:
Pressandhold toenable or to disablesignalreception.
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
isunsuccessful,placeyourunit nexttoawindow,press andhold
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:2/24 hr format, hour,
minute, year, calendar mode (day – month / month – day),
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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).

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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
WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE
The weather warning messages provide indications of
probablecircumstancesthatmayarisebasedontheweather
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.

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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 when unit
is not plugged into AC Adaptor. Backlight remains on when
unit is plugged into AC Adaptor.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
PRECAUTIONS
• Useonlyfreshbatteriesoftherequiredsizeandtype.Do
notmixoldandnewbatteries,differenttypesofbatteries.
• Donotdisposeoldbatteries as unsorted municipal waste.
Collectionofsuch 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.
• Donotsubjectthedevicetoexcessiveforce, 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.
• Donotcleanthedevicewithabrasiveorcorrosivematerials.
• Do not tamper with the device’s internal components.
Doing so invalidates the warranty.
• Imagesshowninthismanualmaydifferfromtheactualdisplay.
• 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.
NOTE Thetechnicalspecicationsforthisproductandthe
contentsoftheusermanualaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all
countries.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactyourlocalretailer.
Todownloadanelectronicversionoftheusermanual,pleasevisit
http://global.oregonscientic.com/customerSupport.php.

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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, Oregon Scientic Global
DistributionLimited,declaresthattheradioequipment
type Colour LCD Advanced Wireless Weather Station
(model: BAR208SX) is in compliance with 2014/53/EU
Directive.
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conform-
ity 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
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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 (0.1 °F)
Signalfrequency 433 MHz
Humidity range 25 % - 95 %
Humidity resolution 1 %
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
DC 5V 150 mA adapter
REMOTE UNIT (THGR511)
L x W x H 50 x 22 x 96 mm (1.97 x 0.87 x
3.78 in)
Weight 49 g (1.73 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 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5 V batteries