Oregon Scientific BAR310HG User manual

Weather Station
Model: BAR310HG
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM weather
station.
NOTE Please 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 about.
CLOCK OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. SNOOZE
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. : View alarm status; set alarm
4. MEM: Viewcurrent, maximum and minimum temperature
5. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal.
6 . CH: Switch remote sensor display
BACK VIEW
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1. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
2. PRESSURE: Select pressure unit; set altitude
3. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
4. Battery compartment
5. Wall mount
6. Stand
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LCD DISPLAY
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1. Pressure trend
2. Weather forecast
3. Max / min temperature icon
4. Sensor reception icon
5. Sensor battery low
6. Max / min humidity icon
7. Clock reception icon
8. Alarm set
9. Alarm mode icon
10. Altitude
11. Main unit battery low
12. Temperature trend
13. Temperature
14. Humidity trend
15. Humidity
16. Clock
REMOTE SENSOR
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1. LED indicator 1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. Battery compartment
cover
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and
-). Press RESET after each battery change.
indicates that the batteries are low.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommended
that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer
usage and consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures
below freezing.
WALL MOUNT
Remove the stand at attach as shown.
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REMOTE SENSOR
The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every 40
seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main unit can
collect data from up to 3 sensors.
To set up the sensor:
1. Remove the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -).
Reset after each battery change.
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different
channel for each sensor.
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Place the sensor next to the main unit.
6. Initiate a sensor search on the main unit to start receiving
temperature data from the sensor.
7. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
table stand or wall mount.
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The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various locations
to get the best results.
Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of
water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures
of approximately -12°C (10°F). Consumer grade lithium
batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with
an estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F).
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may
temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor
and the base station. If the unit’s performance fails due to
low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning
as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature
range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due
to low temperatures).
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
The sensor reception icon shows the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
the sensor(s)
A channel has been
found
Sensor 1 is sending data
and “--.-”
(temperature area)
The sensor cannot be
found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries
To search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CH for 2
seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock
automatically once it is brought within range of a radio
signal:
• DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for Central
Europe.
The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
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RECEPTION SIGNAL
To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG
SIGNAL
WEAK
SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
SET CLOCK
If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being
received the clock does not need to be manually set..
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: time zone offset, 12/24 hr format,
hour, minute, year, day/month format, month, day and
language.
NOTE The time zone offset can be used to set the clock
up to + / - 23 hours from the received clock signal time. If
you have disabled the clock signal reception (i.e. manually
setting the clock), do not set a value for time zone offset.
NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
Press MODE to choose between the following display
modes:
• Clock with seconds.
• Clock with weekday.
• Clock with calendar.
• Clock with time zone offset.
ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press to enter alarm mode.
2. Press and hold for 2 seconds.
3. Press / to set hour / minute.
4. Press to confirm. indicates alarm is ON.
To activate / deactivate the alarm:
1. Press to display alarm time.
2. Press again to turn alarm ON / OFF.
To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes
OR
• Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off
and activate it again after 24 hours.
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BAROMETER
Barometer readings from the past 24 hours are stored by the
main unit and used to provide weather forecast.
To select barometer measurement unit:
Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg.
SET ALTITUDE
To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude to
reflect distance from sea level at your position.
1. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds.
2. Use and to set the altitude in 10 M (33 ft)
increments from -100 m (-328 ft) to 2500 m (8202 ft).
3. Press PRESSURE to confirm.
NOTE The maximum operating altitude for the barometer
and weather forecast is 2500m (8202 ft).
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric
pressure trend readings.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Clear
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
The sensor reception icon indicates the temperature data
displayed:
• for indoor temperature
• for outdoor temperature (number indicates the
sensor channel displayed)
NOTE The unit will display indoor humidity unless an
outdoor humidity sensor (sold separately) is selected.
To view outdoor sensors temperature readings:
Press CH.
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To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CH for 2 seconds.
To end auto-scan:
Press CH.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND
PRESSURE TRENDS
The trend icons are based on recent readings.
RISE STEADY FALL
RESET
To return to the default settings press RESET.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory
service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few
precautions:
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force,
shock, dust, temperature or humidity, which may
result in malfunction, shorter electronic life span,
damaged battery and distorted parts.
• 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 corrosivematerials.
• Do not tamper with the unit ’s internal components.
Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no
user-serviceable parts.
• Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s
instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this
manual may differ from the actual display.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal
waste.Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the
contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H 86 x 28 x 159.5 mm
(3.38 x 1.02 x 6.28 in)
Weight 156 g (5.5 oz)
without battery
Temperature unit °C / °F
Temperature range. -5°C to 50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Clock frequency DCF-77
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Clock Auto or manual (disabled)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Memory Min / Max relative humidity
and temperature
Alarm duration 2 minutes
Snooze 8 minutes
Clock display HH:MM:SS
HH:MM: Day of Week
Hour format 12 / 24 hour format
Calendar
MM / DD or DD / MM
language selectable:
E, I, F, G and S
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT THN132N
L x W x H 96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in)
Weight 48 g (1.7 oz)
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature Range -30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F)
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery
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