Oregon Scientific BAR636 User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 1
Product Overview .................................................... 2
Front View ............................................................... 2
Back View ............................................................... 2
LCD Display ............................................................ 3
Remote Sensor (THN122N) ................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................................ 4
Batteries ................................................................. 4
Change Settings ..................................................... 4
Remote Sensor (THN122N) ..................................... 4
Setup Sensor .......................................................... 4
Data Transmission .................................................. 5
Search for Sensor ................................................... 5
Clock ......................................................................... 5
Turn Clock ON / OFF .............................................. 5
Set Clock / Calendar................................................ 5
Switch Clock Display .............................................. 5
Alarms ....................................................................... 6
View Alarm Settings ................................................ 6
Set Alarm ................................................................ 6
Activate Alarm ......................................................... 6
Silence Alarm.......................................................... 6
Weather Forecast .................................................... 6
Temperature ............................................................ 6
Select Temperature Unit ......................................... 6
Select Channel Number ......................................... 6
Minimum / Maximum Records ................................ 7
Moon Phase ............................................................. 7
Backlight .................................................................. 7
Reset System ........................................................... 7
Safety and Care ....................................................... 7
Warnings .................................................................. 7
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 7
Specifications .......................................................... 8
Main Unit Dimensions ............................................ 8
Remote Sensor Dimensions .................................. 8
Temperature ........................................................... 8
Weather Forecast ................................................... 8
Remote Sensor (THN122N) ................................... 8
Clock ...................................................................... 8
Power ..................................................................... 8
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 8
EC-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 8
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™
Wireless Weather Station (BAR636 / BAR636U). This
device bundles precise time keeping, weather forecast,
and indoor and outdoor temperature monitoring features
into a single tool you can use from the convenience of
your home.
In this box, you will find:
•Main unit
•Remote sensor (THN122N)
•Main unit batteries, 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
•Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
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.
Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR636 / BAR636U
USER MANUAL
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button
2. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor
3. : View alarm status; set alarm
4. : Press to activate or deactivate alarm
5. Weather Forecast Area
6. MODE: Change display / settings
7. and : Increase or decrease setting / activate or
deactivate RF clock
8. Outdoor and Indoor Temperature Area
9. MEMORY: View current maximum and minimum
temperature readings
10. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
11. Moon Phase
BACK VIEW
1. °C / °Fswitch
2. RESET hole
3. Battery compartment (cover off)
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LCD DISPLAY
1. Weather display
2. Outdoor temperature
3. Channel icon with sensor signal
4. Low battery icon for sensor
5. Radio Frequency (RF) reception icon
6. Alarm setting
7. Alarm activated
8. Calendar
9. Indoor icon
10. Indoor temperature
11. Low battery icon for main unit
12. Time
13. Day of the week / seconds
14. Moon phase
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL number (1-3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
SETUP SENSOR
This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer
Sensor that collects Temperature data. Data can be
collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold
separately.
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with
a small Phillips screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -)
as shown in the battery compartment.
3. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment.
4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the sensor. Then, press and hold MEMORY and
CHANNEL on the main unit to 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 “Data Transmission” section
for more information.)
5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Indoor Temperature Area
Remote Outdoor Temperature Area
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product:
Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+
and -) 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.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
Installing the batteries:
CHANGE SETTINGS
To change, time, calendar and language settings:
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter
setting mode.
2. Press or to change settings. (To reach the
setting you want quickly, press and hold or .)
3. Press MODE to confirm.
SWITCH OPTION
Channel Channel 1-3. If you are using more than
one sensor, select a different channel
for each sensor.
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For best results:
•Insert the batteries and select the channel before you
mount the sensor.
•Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
•Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres (98
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.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows
the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
At least 1 Channel has been
found.
Channel 1 is selected
(number will change
depending on the sensor
you select).
--- shows in Outdoor The selected sensor cannot
Temp Area be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEMORY and
CHANNEL (on the main unit) for 2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
NOTE Signals from household devices such as
doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security
systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is
normal and does not affect general product performance.
The reception will resume once the interference ends.
CLOCK
The clock automatically synchronizes the current time
and date when it is brought within range of the radio
signal DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe (model BAR636) or MSF60 generated
from Rugby, England (model BAR636U).
NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when
it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when
you first setup the unit, and whenever you press RESET.
Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The
icon is shown in the Clock Area.
TURN CLOCK ON / OFF
Perform this step if you cannot receive clock signals.
Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set
the clock following the "Set Clock" instructions (below).
To force a manual search for clock signals, press and
hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the
batteries.
The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is
ON. No icon means that it is OFF.
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
SET CLOCK / CALENDAR
You only need to do this if you have disabled the RF
clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or
cannot receive a signal).
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area
will blink.
2. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day, and day
of the week language. Press or to change
the setting.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D)
German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and
Clock with Weekday display.
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WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75
percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always
displayed.
SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY RAINY
CLOUDY
TEMPERATURE
This product can display current, minimum, and
maximum temperature information collected by the re-
mote sensors and main (indoor) unit.
Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40
seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every
10 seconds.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Slide the °C / °Fswitch into the desired location. The
switch is located in the main unit battery compartment.
The setting for the main unit overrides the remote
sensor setting.
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-3.
The icon shows the selected 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.
NOTE For more information on the sensor see
"Remote Sensor THN122N" section.
KINETIC-WAVE
ICON
Designated Indoor Remote Remote Remote
Display Display Display Display Display
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
ALARMS
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press . The alarm time and alarm status will show
in the Clock Area.
SET ALARM
1. Press to switch to alarm display.
2. Press and hold again for 2 seconds. The alarm
settings will blink.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press or to
change settings. Press to confirm.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows
in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated.
SILENCE ALARM
When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:
•Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
•Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm
and activate it again after 24 hours.
If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8
minutes.
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MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
The MEMORY button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. Press MEMORY to toggle between
current, maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records.
To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for 2
seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the memory
has been cleared.
MOON PHASE
The Calendar must be set for this feature to work, see
"Set Clock" section.
•Press or to view the moon phase for the next
or previous day.
•Press and hold or to scan quickly through the
years (2001 to 2099).
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
Waning Crescent
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. Press RESET when you change the
batteries and whenever performance is not behaving
as expected (for example, unable to establish radio
frequency link with remote sensor or clock).
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.
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate the backlight for 8 seconds.
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 dif-
ferent 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.
NOTE The technical specification of this product and
contents of this user guide are subject to change
without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY
Calendar Strange date / Change language
month
Clock Cannot adjust Disable clock
clock
Cannot auto- 1.
Adjust batteries
synchronize the 2. Press RESET
date and time 3. Manually activate
clock feature
Temp Shows "LLL" or " Temperature is
HHH" out-of-range
Remote Cannot locate Check batteries
sensor remote sensor Check location
Cannot change Check sensors.
channel Only one sensor is
working
Data does not Initiate a manual
match main unit sensor search
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RF Clock Auto or manual (disabled)
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12hr AM / PM
(Model BAR636U)
24hr (Model BAR636)
CLOCK
Main unit batteries 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
POWER
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
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contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department
directly, please visit:
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OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international enquiries, please visit:
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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Wireless
Weather Station BAR636 / BAR636U 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
L x W x H 68.8 x 44.4 x 141.7 mm
(2.7 x 1.7 x 5.6 inches)
Weight 138 g (4.9 ounces) without
battery
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches)
Weight 63 grams (2.22 ounces)
without battery
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
Unit °C / °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)
TEMPERATURE
Display Rainy, cloudy, partly
cloudy, sunny
WEATHER FORECAST
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range 30 metres (98 feet) with no
obstructions
Transmission Every 40 seconds
Channel No. 1-3
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
COUNTTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EC countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
Calendar DD / MM; weekday in
5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)
Alarm Single alarm with
2-minute crescendo and
8-minute snooze
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Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR636 / BAR636U
USER MANUAL
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© 2005 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.
P/N.: 086-003783-019
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