Oregon Scientific BAR638HG User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................. 1
Product Overview ................................................... 2
Front View ........................................................... 2
Back View ........................................................... 2
LCD Display ........................................................ 3
Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ........................... 3
Getting Started ........................................................ 4
Batteries .............................................................. 4
Change Settings .................................................. 4
Table Stand ......................................................... 4
Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ............................... 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 ........................................... 6
Alarm ........................................................................ 6
View Alarm Settings ............................................ 6
Set Alarm ............................................................ 6
Activate Alarm ..................................................... 6
Silence Alarm ...................................................... 6
Weather Forecast .................................................... 6
Temperature and Humidity .................................... 6
Select Temperature Unit ..................................... 6
Select Channel Number ...................................... 6
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 6
Moon Phase ............................................................. 6
Reset System .......................................................... 7
Backlight .................................................................. 7
Safety and Care ....................................................... 7
Warnings .................................................................. 7
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 7
Specifications .......................................................... 7
Main Unit Dimensions ......................................... 7
Remote Sensor Dimensions ............................... 7
Temperature ........................................................ 7
Relative Humidity ................................................ 7
Weather Forecast ................................................ 7
Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ........................... 7
Clock ................................................................... 8
Power .................................................................. 8
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 8
EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................ 8
Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR638HG /
BAR638HG-2 / BAR638HGU /
BAR638HGU-2
USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Weather Station (BAR638HG / BAR638HG-2 /
BAR638HGU / BAR638HGU-2). This device bundles
precise time keeping, weather forecast, and indoor and
outdoor temperature and humidity 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 (THGR122NX)
•Main unit batteries, 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
• Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
BAR638HG / BAR638HGU package includes 1 remote
sensor (THGR122NX).
BAR638HG-2 / BAR638HGU-2 package 2 remote
sensors (THGR122NX).
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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button
2. Weather Forecast Area
3. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
4. Outdoor Temperature & Humidity Area
5. Indoor Temperature & Humidity Area
BACK VIEW
1. RESET hole
2. MEM : View current, maximum and minimum
temperature and humidity readings
3. Battery compartment (cover off)
4. °C / °Fswitch
5. MODE: Change display / settings
6. : Increase setting / activate RF clock
7. : Decrease setting / deactivate RF clock
8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor
9. : View alarm status; set alarm
10. : Press to activate or deactivate alarm
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1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL number (1-3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
LCD DISPLAY
1. Weather display
2. Outdoor humidity
3. Outdoor sensor signal
4. Low battery icon for sensor
5. Indoor humidity
6. Indoor icon
7. Low battery icon for main unit
8. Alarm activated
9. Radio Frequency (RF) reception icon
10. Alarm setting
11. Calendar
12. Outdoor temperature
13. Indoor temperature
14. Time
15. Moon phase
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
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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.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Indoor Temperature /
Humidity Area
Remote Outdoor Temperature /
Humidity Area
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.
TABLE STAND
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo /
Hygro Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity
data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors.
Additional sensors sold separately.
SETUP SENSOR
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.
SWITCH OPTION
Channel Channel 1-3. If you are using more than
one sensor, select a different channel for
each sensor.
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 MEM 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.)
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5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
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 and Humidity
Areas show 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 / Humidity Area be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
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 BAR638HG / BAR638HG-2) or
MSF60 generated from Rugby, England (model
BAR638HGU / BAR638HGU-2).
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.
To force a manual search for clock signals, press and
hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the
batteries.
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).
The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is ON.
No icon means that it is OFF.
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.
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and
CHANNEL (on the main unit) for 2 seconds.
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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 MEM.
NOTE If you use a sensor that collects only temperature
data, humidity will not be shown.
NOTE For more information on the sensor see “Remote
Sensor THGR122NX” section.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
The MEM button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. Press MEM to toggle between current,
maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear
the records, press and hold MEM 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).
KINETIC-
WAVE
ICON
DESIG- Indoor Remote Remote Remote
NATED Display Display Display Display
DISPLAY Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
Waning Crescent
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and
Clock with Weekday display.
ALARM
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.
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 AND HUMIDITY
This product can display current, minimum, and maximum
temperature and humidity percentage information
collected by the remote sensors and main (indoor) unit.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 68.9 x 157.6 x 26.3 mm
(2.71 x 6.2 x 1.04 inches)
Weight 207 g (7.3 ounces) without
battery
REMOTE SENSOR 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
TEMPERATURE
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)
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Range 25% to 95%
Resolution 1%
Memory Minimum / maximum
WEATHER FORECAST
Display Rainy, cloudy, partly
cloudy, sunny
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range 30 metres (98 feet) with
no obstructions
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).
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate the backlight for 8 seconds.
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.
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 clock Disable clock
Cannot auto- 1. Adjust batteries
synchronize the
date and time 2. Press RESET
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. Only
channel one sensor is
working
Data does not Initiate a manual
match main unit sensor search
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Transmission Every 40 seconds
Channel No. 1-3
CLOCK
RF Clock Auto or manual (disabled)
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12hr AM / PM
(Model BAR638HGU /
BAR638HGU-2)
24hr (Model BAR638HG /
BAR638HG-2)
Calendar DD / MM; weekday in
5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)
Alarm Single alarm with
2-minute crescendo and
8-minute snooze
POWER
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.
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OR
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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Wireless
Weather Station BAR638HG/BAR638HG-2/
BAR638HGU/BAR638HGU-2 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 APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EC Countries, Switzerland
and Norway
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© 2005 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.
P/N: 086-003784-020
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Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR638HG / BAR638HG-2 /
BAR638HGU / BAR638HGU-2
USER MANUAL
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