Oregon Scientific BAR388HG User manual

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Wireless Weather Station with
Temperature / Humidity, Ice Alert and
Radio-Controlled Clock
Model: BAR388HG
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Contents................................................................ 1
Introduction........................................................... 2
Clock Overview..................................................... 2
Front View........................................................... 2
Back View............................................................ 2
LCD Display......................................................... 3
Remote Sensor (THGN122N)............................. 4
Getting Started...................................................... 4
Batteries.............................................................. 4
Remote Sensor...................................................... 4
Sensor Data Transmission.................................. 5
Clock ..................................................................... 6
Clock Reception.................................................. 6
Reception Signal ................................................ 6
Set Clock............................................................. 6
Alarm...................................................................... 6
Barometer.............................................................. 7
Set Altitude.......................................................... 7
Weather Forecast................................................. 7
Temperature and Humidity.................................. 7
Temperature, Humidity And Pressure Trend...... 8
Ice Warning ....................................................... 8
Hi / Lo Temperature / Humidity Alarms................ 8
Heat Index............................................................ 8
Comfort Zone....................................................... 9
Moon Phase.......................................................... 9
Reset..................................................................... 9
Precautions .......................................................... 9
Specications....................................................... 10
About Oregon Scientic...................................... 11
EU-Declaration of Conformity............................. 11

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScienticTM Wireless
Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity, Ice Alert
and Radio-Controlled Clock (BAR388HG). This clock
is supplied with a remote sensor (THGN122N) and can
support up to 3 sensors in total (additional sensors sold
separately).
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use
your new product. It contains practical step-by-step
instructions, as well as technical specications and
warnings you should know about.
CLOCK OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE
2. Weather Forecast Area
3. Outdoor Temperature Area
4. Indoor Temperature Area
5. Clock / Alarm Area
6. : View alarm status; set alarm
BACK VIEW
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

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



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1. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
4. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity
5. EU / UK switch

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LCD DISPLAY
Weather Forecast Area:
Outdoor Temperature Area:
Indoor Temperature Area:
6. PRESSURE: Select pressure unit; set altitude
7. HEAT INDEX: Display heat index
8. TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO : Change settings
or enable / disable hi or lo temperature / humidity
alarm for channel 1
9. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
10. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
11. Battery compartment
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1. Pressure trend
2. Weather forecast
3. Comfort zone
4. Pressure icon
5. Altitude icon
6. Pressure / altitude unit
7. Heat index
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1. Heat index icon
2. Hi / lo temperature alarm
3. Sensor reception icon
4. Sensor battery low
5. Max / min icon
6. Temperature display
7. Ice warning is active
8. Hi / lo humidity alarm
9. Temperature trend
10. Humidity trend
11. Humidity display
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1. Indoor sensor icon
2. Max / min icon
3. Temperature display
4. Temperature trend
5. Humidity trend
6. Humidity display

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Clock / Alarm Area:
REMOTE SENSOR (THGN122N)
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
REMOTE SENSOR
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1. Alarm set
2. AM / PM icon
3. Clock signal reception
4. Low battery icon
5. Clock
6. Alarm mode icon
7. Moon phase
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1. LED status indicator:
Blinks red during data
transmission
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL switch
4. Battery compartment
Insert batteries before rst use, matching the polarity (+
and -). Press RESET after each battery change.
indicates main unit batteries are low.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We
recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this
product for longer usage and lithium batteries in
temperatures below freezing.
The sensor collects temperature and humidity 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 screws from the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -).

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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 signicant amounts
of water. Because of this they will freeze in low
temperatures of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable
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).
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different
channel for each sensor.
4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the sensor.
5. Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEM on the
main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor
and main unit.
6. Close the battery door and secure the screws.
7. Place the sensor in the desired location using the table
stand or wall mount. SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
and “- - . -“
(Outdoor
temperature Area)
The sensor cannot be found.
Search for the sensor or
check batteries
A channel has been found
and sensor signal is being
received
Main unit is searching
for the sensor(s)

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CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
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.
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 conrm.
4. The settings order is: time zone offset, hour, minute,
year, month, day and language.
NOTE The time zone offset can be used to set the clock
up to + / - 9 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 clock with seconds
and clock with weekday display modes.
Clock signal reception indicator:
To search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL
for 2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
This product is designed to synchronize its date and
time automatically once it is within range of:
• DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe.
• MSF-60 generated from Rugby, England.
The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
NOTE Slide the EU / UK switch to appropriate position for
your location. Repeat each time you reset the unit.
NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for rst set
up or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the
reception icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it
can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

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SET ALTITUDE
ALARM
BAROMETER
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
Cloudy
Rainy
Partially Cloudy
To set the alarm:
1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
2. Press / to set hour / minute.
3. Press ALARM to conrm. indicates alarm is ON.
To enable / disable the alarm:
1. Press ALARM to display alarm time.
2. Press ALARM 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.
To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude
to reect 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 conrm.
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.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To view outdoor sensors temperature readings:
Press CHANNEL.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
Each sensor’s data is displayed for 3 seconds.
NOTE The maximum operating altitude for the barometer
and weather forecast is 2500m (8202 ft).

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ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F
to 28°F), ashes to warn you that the temperature is
approaching freezing.
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the
temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.
TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are
based on recent sensor readings.
RISING STEADY FALLING
HI / LO TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY ALARMS
HEAT INDEX
The heat index combines temperature and humidity data
to describe the actual temperature felt.
WARNING HEAT INDEX MEANING
Extreme
danger
Strong risk of
dehydration / sun
stroke
54.5°C / (130°F)
or above
Danger Heat exhaustion
likely
40.5 - 54°C
(105 - 129°F)
Extreme
caution
Possibility of heat
dehydration
32.2 - 40°C
(90 - 104°F)
Caution Possibility of heat
exhaustion
26.6 - 31.7°C
(80 - 89°F)
To end auto-scan:
Press CHANNEL or MEM.
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.
To set alarm ON / OFF:
1. Press and hold TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO .
2. Use and to select high / low temperature /
humidity alarm. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO
to conrm.
3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP
/ HUMIDITY HI / LO to conrm.
4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select
the temperature / humidity.
5. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to conrm.
To silence the hi / lo alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will
resound if the hi / lo temperature is recorded again.
Temperature and humidity alerts can be set to sound
if sensor set to channel 1 records above or below a
temperature/humidity of your choice.

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• To display the heat index, press HEAT INDEX.
• To toggle between current / maximum / minimum
readings, press HEAT INDEX, then press CHANNEL
to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by MEM.
• To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat
index display, press and hold HEAT INDEX for 2
seconds. Press HEAT INDEX again to stop this
feature.
NOTE If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, or the
desired channel is not working, the heat index will
display NA .
COMFORT ZONE
The comfort zone assesses the climate based on current
temperature and humidity measurements.
ICON TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY
> 70%Any
40 - 70%
20 - 25°C
(68 - 77°F)
< 40%Any
MOON PHASE
Waxing Crescent
New Moon
Waxing Gibbous
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
Waning Gibbous
Waning Crescent
RESET
Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.
• When calendar is set press or to view the moon
phase for the next / previous day.
• Press and hold or to scan through the years
(2001 to 2099).
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 corrosive
materials.
• 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 specied in the user’s
instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.

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SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
TYPE DESCRIPTION
249 g (8.8 oz) without battery
119 x 77 x 169 mm
(4.7 x 3.0 x 6.7 in)
°C / °F
0.1°C (0.2°F)
-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
DCF-77(EU) / MSF-60(UK)
Weight
L x W x H
Temperature unit
Resolution
Temperature range
Clock frequency
Synchronization
Signal frequency
Clock
Humidity range
Humidity resolution
Memory
Alarm duration
Snooze
Clock display
Hour format
Calendar
Power
L x W x H
Weight
Transmission range
Auto or disabled
433 MHz
Auto or manual (disabled)
25% - 95%
1%
Min / Max relative humidity and
temperature
2 minutes
8 minutes
HH:MM:SS
HH:MM: Day of Week
12 / 24 hour format
MM / DD or DD / MM
language selectable:
E, D, F, I and S
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in)
62 g (2.22 oz)
30 m (100 ft) unobstructed
REMOTE UNIT
Temperature range
Power
-30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F)
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5 V batteries
NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries
in temperatures below freezing.
• 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 specications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.

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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientic, declares that the Wireless
Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity, Ice Alert
and Radio-Controlled Clock (Model BAR388HG) 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.
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COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EU Countries, Switzerland
and Norway