Oregon Scientific BAR289 User manual

Weather Station with Remote Control
Model: BAR289
User Manual
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CONTENTS
Contents ................................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................. 1
Product Overview .................................................... 2
Front View .............................................................. 2
Back View .............................................................. 2
LCD Display ........................................................... 3
Remote Control (RE28 ) - Front View ................... 3
Remote Control (RE28 ) - Back View ................... 4
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Front View ........... 4
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Back View ............ 4
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - LCD Display ......... 4
Getting Started ......................................................... 5
Batteries ................................................................. 5
Remote Sensor (RT R328N) ................................... 5
Sensor Set Up ....................................................... 5
Sensor Data Transmission .................................... 6
Select Sensor Channel .......................................... 6
Search for Sensor .................................................. 6
Clock and Calendar ................................................. 6
Radio-Controlled Clock .......................................... 6
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ................. 6
Set Clock ............................................................... 6
Switch Clock Display ............................................. 7
Hourly Chime ......................................................... 7
Alarm ......................................................................... 7
View Alarm Settings ............................................... 7
Set Alarm ............................................................... 7
Activate Alarm ........................................................ 7
Silence Alarm ......................................................... 7
Weather Forecast ..................................................... 8
Weather Forecast Icons ......................................... 8
Temperature .............................................................. 8
Maximum / Minimum Records ............................... 8
Select Measurement Unit ...................................... 8
Backlight ................................................................... 8
Reset System ........................................................... 8
Remote Control (RE289) .......................................... 8
Safety and Care ........................................................ 9
Warnings ................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 9
Specifications ........................................................... 9
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 10
EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 10
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Weather
Station with Remote Control (BAR28 ). 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 (BAR28 )
• Remote control (RE28 )
• Remote sensor (RTHR328N)
• Main unit batteries, 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
• Remote control batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
• Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
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
BAR28 . 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.
NOTE
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1. C ANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
2. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature readings
3. MODE / LIG T: Change settings / display; activate
backlight
4. LCD display
5. Infrared window
6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
7. UP / DOWN: Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate radio-controlled clock
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
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
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LCD DISPLAY
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. 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
. Hourly chime icon
Indoor Temperature Area
1. Indoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Indoor icon
3. MAX / MIN temperature
Outdoor Temperature Area
1. Outdoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Channel number (1-5) / reception status
3. Low battery icon for remote sensor
4. MAX / MIN temperature
REMOTE CONTROL (RE289) - FRONT VIEW
1. Infrared signal transmitter
2. : Activates snooze and backlight on
the main unit
3. C ANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
4. : View alarm status; set alarm
5. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature readings
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: Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate radio-controlled clock
7. MODE: Change settings / display
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REMOTE CONTROL (RE289) - BACK VIEW
1. Battery compartment: Uses 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
REMOTE SENSOR (RT R328N) - FRONT VIEW
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
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REMOTE SENSOR (RT R328N) - BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
2. C ANNEL switch (1-5)
3. RESET
4. °C / °F
5. SEARC
6. EU / UK radio signal format switch
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
REMOTE SENSOR (RT R328N) - LCD DISPLAY
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1. Reception
2. Channel number (1-5)
3. Low battery indicator
4. Time
5. Temperature - °C or °F
6. Temperature reading
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