Oregon Scientific BAR283 User manual

Jumbo Weather Station
Model: BAR283
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Jumbo
Weather Station (BAR283). This powerful device
bundles time keeping, weather forecast, indoor and
outdoor temperature, with remote control facility, into a
single tool you can use from the convenience of your
home.
In this box, you will find:
• Main unit (BAR283)
• Remote sensor (RTHR328N)
• Main unit batteries, 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
• Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THR228N (3-
Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this
weather station. If you purchase the THGR328N sensor,
the humidity reading will not show on the BAR283.
Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact
your local stockist for more information.
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well
as technical specifications and warnings you should
know.
Jumbo Weather Station
Model: BAR283
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Product Overview ..................................................... 2
Front View .............................................................. 2
Back View .............................................................. 2
LCD Display .................................................... 2
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Front View ............ 3
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Back View ............ 3
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - LCD Display ......... 3
Getting Started .......................................................... 3
Batteries ................................................................. 3
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) ................................... 3
Sensor Set Up ........................................................ 3
Sensor Data Transmission ..................................... 4
Select Sensor Channel .......................................... 4
Search for Sensor .................................................. 4
Clock and Calendar .................................................. 4
Radio-Controlled Clock .......................................... 4
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ................. 5
Set Clock ................................................................ 5
Switch Clock Display .............................................. 5
Hourly Chime ......................................................... 5
Alarm ......................................................................... 6
View Alarm Settings ............................................... 6
Set Alarm ................................................................ 6
Activate Alarm ........................................................ 6
Silence Alarm ......................................................... 6
Weather Forecast ..................................................... 6
Weather Forecast Icons ......................................... 6
Temperature .............................................................. 6
Maximum / Minimum Records ................................ 6
Select Measurement Unit ....................................... 6
Backlight ................................................................... 6
Reset System ............................................................ 6
Safety and Care ........................................................ 7
Warnings ................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 7
Specifications ........................................................... 7
About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 8
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 8
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
2. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature readings
3. MODE / LIGHT: Change settings / display; activate
backlight
4. LCD display
5. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
6. UP / DOWN: Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate radio-controlled clock
BACK VIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. Wall mount
2. Table stand
3. Battery compartment: Uses 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
4. RESET hole
5. °C / °F button
6. Ventilation holes
LCD DISPLAY
1
2
3
4
1. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled
clock; alarm; calendar
2. Indoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum,
and current readings
3. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather
forecast
4. Outdoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum,
and current readings; sensor channel number
Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1. Time Zone Hour Offset
2. Time / date / calendar
3. Channel number 1-5
4. RF clock reception
5. Backlight function is deactivated
(under low battery condition)
6. Alarm setting display
7. Alarm is activated
8. Low battery icon for main unit
9. Hourly chime icon
Indoor Temperature Area
2
1
3
1. Indoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Indoor icon
3. MAX / MIN temperature
Outdoor Temperature Area
2
1
4
3
1. Outdoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Channel number (1-5) / reception status
3. Low battery icon for remote sensor
4. MAX / MIN temperature
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REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - FRONT VIEW
1
2
3
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - BACK VIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Wall mount
2. CHANNEL switch (1-5)
3. RESET
4. °C / °F
5. SEARCH
6. EU / UK radio signal format switch
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - LCD DISPLAY
1. Reception
2. Channel number (1-5)
3. Low battery indicator
4. Time
5. Temperature - °C or °F
6. Temperature reading
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product:
• Main unit 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
• Remote sensor 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity
as shown in the battery compartment. For best results,
install batteries in the remote sensor before the main
unit. Press RESET after each battery change.
To install the main unit batteries:
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Clock/Alarm/Calendar Area
Remote Sensor Outdoor Temperature Area
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer performance.
REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N)
This product is shipped with the RTHR328N Remote
Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 5
sensors.
The THGR328N and THR228N sensors are also
compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors
are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more
information.)
The RTHR328N sensor collects temperature readings
and signals from official time-keeping organizations for
the radio-controlled clock.
SENSOR SET UP
1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips
screwdriver and insert the batteries matching the
polarity (+ and -) as shown below.
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2. Set the channel by pressing the CHANNEL button
to the required number. If you are using more than
one sensor, select a different channel for each
sensor.
3. Slide the EU / UK switch to the setting which best
suits your location.
4. Press RESET.
5. Place the sensor near the main unit.
6. Press SEARCH to manually initiate signal sending
between the sensor and the main unit. The
reception icon on the main unit will blink for
approximately 3 minutes while it is searching for
the sensor. (Refer to the “Sensor Data
Transmission” section for more information.)
7. Press the °C / °F button to select the setting you
want.
8. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
9. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
To fold out the stand:
1
2
For best results:
• Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel,
and radio signal format before you mount the
sensor.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres (100
feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main
(indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as
doors, walls, and furniture.
• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to
the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects.
• Position the sensor close to the main unit during
cold winter months as below-freezing
temperatures may affect battery performance
and signal transmission.
NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject
to the receiving range of the main unit.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Outdoor Temperature Area
indicates the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
At least 1 channel has been
found.
Sensor 1 is sending data.
(The number shows which
sensor is selected.)
--- shows in Temp
Area
The selected sensor cannot
be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL on the main unit, to switch between
sensors 1-5.
The house icon shows the selected remote sensor.
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s data will be
displayed for 3 seconds.
To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a Thermo sensor, simultaneously press and
hold CHANNEL and MEMORY for 2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the
batteries.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
This product tracks the time and date based on radio-
controlled signals from the RTHR328N remote sensor,
or manual settings that you enter.
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK
The time and date are automatically updated by radio
controlled clock signals from official time-keeping
organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby
(England) unless you disable this feature. The signals
are collected by the remote sensor (RTHR328N)
whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when
you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET.
Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking.
The reception icon shown in the Clock Area
indicates 2 factors:
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• Connection between the main unit and the sensor
that collects RF signals ( )
• RF signal reception ( )
How these signals work together:
ICON MEANING
The unit has contact with
the remote sensor and has
synchronized the time.
The unit has contact with the
remote sensor but the time has
not been synchronized
The unit has lost contact with
the remote sensor but the time
is synchronized
The unit has lost contact with
the remote sensor but the time
is not synchronized
The unit cannot reach the
remote sensor.
NOTE To force a manual search for the RF clock
reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor
(RTHR328N).
TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF
If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first
disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, make
sure you are not in Setting Mode, then press and hold
DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, hold
UP for 2 seconds.
• When the RF clock is enabled this icon will
appear on the display.
• When the RF clock is disabled this icon will
NOT appear on the display.
SET CLOCK
You only need to do this if you have disabled the radio-
controlled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal.
1. Press and hold MODE / LIGHT for 2 seconds to
enter Setting Mode.
2. The setting will blink to indicate it can now be
changed.
3. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.
4. Press MODE / LIGHT to confirm the setting and
move to the next one. The order of the settings is:
time zone hour offset (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24 hour
format, hour, minute, year, date / month format,
month, date, display language and hourly chime
(ON / OFF).
You can select 1 of the 5 following languages:
SYMBOL LANGUAGE
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE / LIGHT to toggle between the following
clock displays:
• RF time with hour-offset time (HH:MM)
• Day of the week
• Calendar
• RF time without offset
• Time-zone hour-offset setting
Each display will be backlit for 5 seconds and will return
to the main screen display after 10 seconds.
HOURLY CHIME
The hourly chime function when set to ON will beep once
at the beginning of every hour, and the chime icon will
show on the display.
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ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press ALARM. The alarm time and status will show in
the Clock Area.
SET ALARM
1. Press ALARM to switch to alarm display.
2. Press and hold ALARM again, for 2 seconds. The
alarm settings will blink.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
change settings. Press ALARM to confirm. The
alarm will be activated automatically.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press ALARM. twice to start toggling between alarm
ON and alarm OFF.
shows in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is
activated.
NOTE Press MODE, or wait 1 minute to return to clock
display.
SILENCE ALARM
When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes and the backlight will turn on
for 5 seconds. To silence the alarm:
• Press any key on the main unit to mute the alarm
and activate it again after 24 hours.
If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The forecast is
based on barometric pressure trend readings.
The LCD display shows an animated icon indicating the
forecasted weather.
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS
ICON DESCRIPTION
/
Day / Night
Clear
/
Day / Night
Partly cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6
AM.
TEMPERATURE
This product can display maximum, minimum and
current temperatures collected by the remote sensors
and main (indoor) unit.
MAXIMUM / MINIMUM RECORDS
• Press MEMORY to toggle between maximum
(MAX),
minimum (MIN) and current records.
• To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for
2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the
memory has been cleared.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT
Press the °C / °F button to choose the setting you want.
The display can show indoor temperatures ranging from
-5°C to +50°C (23°F to +122°F).
BACKLIGHT
To turn on the backlight for 5 seconds:
• Press MODE / LIGHT on the main unit.
NOTE When appears, the backlight function is
deactivated due to low-battery power. Replace with new
batteries to operate this function again.
RESET SYSTEM
Insert a thin blunt instrument into the hole below RESET
to return to the default settings.
NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return to
default value, and you will lose all stored information.
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SAFETY AND CARE
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-
free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or
placing it in a high-traffic location.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service
if handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be
responsible for any deviations in the usage of the
device from those specified in the user instructions or
any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product.
Observe the following guidelines:
• Never immerse the product in water. This can
cause electrical shock and damage the product.
• Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
• Do not tamper with the internal components.
• Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.
• Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
• Do not scratch the LCD display.
• Placement of this product on wood surfaces with
certain types of finishes, such as clear varnish, may
result in damage to the finish. Consult the furniture
manufacturer’s care instructions for direction as to
the types of objects that may safely be placed on
the wood surface. Oregon Scientific shall not be
responsible for any damage to wood surfaces from
contact with this product.
• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
NOTE The technical specification of this product and
contents of this user manual are subject to change
without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY
Calendar Strange date /
month
Change language
Clock Cannot adjust
clock
Disable radio-
controlled clock
Cannot auto-
synch
1. Adjust batteries
2. Press RESET
3. Manually
activate radio-
controlled clock
Temp Shows “LLL” or
“HHH”
Temperature is
out-of-range
Remote
sensor
Cannot locate
remote sensor
Check batteries
WARNINGSZ
SPECIFICATIONS
Main Unit Dimensions
L x W x H 225 x 24 x 141 mm
(8.86 x 0.94 x 5.55 inches)
Weight 542 grams (1.19 lbs)
without battery
Remote Sensor Dimensions
L x W x H 70 x 24.5 x 116 mm
(2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches)
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs)
without battery
Temperature
Unit °C or °F
Indoor Range -5°C to 50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
Outdoor Range -20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Memory Min / Max
Weather Forecast
Display Sunny (day / night), partly cloudy
(day / night), cloudy, rainy,
snowy
Remote Unit (RTHR328N)
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range Up to 30 metres (100 feet) with
no obstructions
Transmission Approx. every 1 minute
Channel No. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
Unit °C or °F
Radio-Controlled Clock
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Clock display HH:MM
Hour format 12hr AM / PM
(MSF format)
24hr (DCF format)
Calendar DD / MM or MM / DD;
Day of the week in 1 of 5
languages (E, G, F, I, S)
Alarm Daily with 2-minute crescendo
Power
Main unit
Batteries 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Remote Sensor
Batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
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NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer performance.
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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Jumbo
Weather Station (BAR283) 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 APPROVED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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