Oregon Scientific BAR686 User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
lock Overview ............................................................ 2
Front View ............................................................... 2
Back View ............................................................... 2
LCD Display ............................................................ 3
Remote Sensor (THN132N) .................................... 4
Getting Started .......................................................... 4
Batteries .................................................................. 4
Remote Sensor .......................................................... 4
Sensor Data Transmission ...................................... 6
Clock .......................................................................... 6
Clock Reception ...................................................... 6
Reception Signal ..................................................... 6
Set Clock.................................................................. 6
Alarm........................................................................... 7
Weather Forecast ...................................................... 7
Wireless Weather Station
with Temperature, Ice Alert and
Radio-Controlled Clock
Model: BAR686
USER MANUAL
Temperature ............................................................... 7
Temperature and Pressure Trend ............................ 8
Ice Warning ............................................................. 8
HI / LO Temperature Alarm ..................................... 8
Moon Phase ............................................................... 8
Reset .......................................................................... 9
Precautions ............................................................... 9
Specications ............................................................ 9
About Oregon Scientic ......................................... 10
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 11
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1. SNOOZE
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScienticTM Wireless
Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and Radio-
Controlled Clock (BAR686). This clock is supplied with
a remote sensor (THN132N) 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
BACK VIEW
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1. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
2. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
3. MODE: Change settings / display
4. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
5. Battery compartment
6. TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable
hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1
7. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
8. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity
9. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
10. EU / UK switch
LCD DISPLAY
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1. Sensor battery low
2. Ice warning is active
3. Pressure trend
4. Weather forecast
5. Alarm set
6. AM / PM mode selected
7. Clock signal reception
8. Clock
9. Sensor reception icon
10. Hi / lo temperature alarm
11. Outdoor temperature trend
12. Outdoor temperature
13. Max / min icon
14. Main unit battery low
15. Indoor temperature trend
16. Indoor temperature
17. Max / min icon
18. Main unit sensor icon
19. Alarm mode
20. Moon phase
21. Day and month display
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
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.
1. LED indicator 1. Wall mount
2. Battery
compartment
3. Battery door
4. Table stand
5. RESET
6. CHANNEL switch
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. Slide open the battery door.
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4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Press
RESET after each battery change.
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different
channel for each sensor.
For best results:
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) 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.
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).
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SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status.
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.
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)
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
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.
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.
RECEPTION SIGNAL
Clock signal reception indicator:
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.
The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
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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 (E) English, (D) German,
(F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds
and clock with weekday display modes.
ALARM
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 toggle alarms ON / OFF:
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.
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 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.
To end auto-scan:
Press CHANNEL or MEM.
TEMPERATURE
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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 AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature and pressure trend icons are based on
recent sensor readings.
RISING STEADY FALLING
HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM
An alert can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel 1
records above or below a temperature of your choice.
To set alarm ON / OFF:
1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO .
MOON PHASE
• 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).
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.
2. Use and to select high / low temperature alarm.
Press TEMP HI / LO to conrm.
3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP
HI / LO to conrm.
4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select
the temperature.
5. Press TEMP HI / LO to conrm.
To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will
resound if the hi / lo temperature is exceeded again.
Waxing Crescent
New Moon
Waxing Gibbous
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
Waning Gibbous
Waning Crescent
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RESET
Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.
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.
• 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
TYPE DESCRIPTION
77 x 126 x 102 mm
(3.14 x 5.14 x 4.16 in)
183 g (6.46 oz) without batteriesWeight
L x W x H
°C / °FTemperature unit
0.1°C (0.2°F)Resolution
-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)Temperature range
DCF-77 (EU) / MSF-60 (UK)Clock frequency
Memory
Alarm duration
Snooze
Clock display
Hour format
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Clock Auto or manual (disabled)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Min / Max relative humidity and
temperature
2 minutes
8 minutes
HH:MM:SS
HH:MM: Day of Week
12 / 24 hour format
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L x W x H
Weight
Transmission range
96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in)
62 g (2.22 oz)
without battery
30 m (100 ft) unobstructed
REMOTE UNIT
Temperature range
Power
-30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F)
1 x UM-3 (AA) 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.
Calendar
Power
DD / MM language
selectable:
E, F, D, I and S
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
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