Oregon Scientific BAR806 User manual

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Solar Weather Station
Model: BAR806 / BAR806A
USER MANUAL
使用指南
P/N: 300102200-00003-10 REV1
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Solar Weather Station
Model: BAR806 / BAR806A
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Overview .....................................................................2
Front view ...............................................................2
Back view ...............................................................3
Remote sensor ........................................................3
Getting started ............................................................3
Solar panel ..............................................................3
Insert batteries ........................................................4
Remote sensor ...........................................................4
Sensor data transmission ........................................4
Clock ...........................................................................5
Clock reception .......................................................5
Manually set clock ...................................................5
Weather forecast ........................................................6
Temperature And Humidity ......................................6
Ice warning ..............................................................6
Backlight .....................................................................6
Reset ...........................................................................6
Precautions ................................................................7
Specifications ............................................................7
About Oregon Scientific ...........................................8
EU-declaration of conformity ................................... 8
FCC statement ........................................................... 8
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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. Solar panel
2. : Remote sensor reception indicator and outdoor
channel selected
3. : Outdoor remote sensor battery low
4. Indoor temperature (Current / Max / Min)
5. Indoor humidity (Current / Max / Min)
6. : Clock signal reception indicator
7. AM / PM
8. : Main unit batteries low / no battery
9. MODE: Change settings / display
10. : Increase value of the setting; activate clock
reception signal; toggle between outdoor channels
(1-3)
11. Outdoor temperature (Current / Max / Min)
12. Weather forecast
13. : Time zone offset
14. Calendar / Clock with weekday / second
15. : Ice alert LED indicator
16. LIGHT: Activate backlight
17. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum indoor /
outdoor temperature and indoor humidity
18. : Decrease value of the setting; deactivate clock
reception signal
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REMOTE SENSOR
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
GETTING STARTED
SOLAR PANEL
The solar panel is an energy saving feature, which is an
environmentally friendly way to provide additional power
to the main unit and prolongs battery life. However, it
cannot replace battery power entirely.
BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal (BAR806
only)
4. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
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INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery, matching the polarities.
3. Select a channel. Press RESET after each battery
change.
4. Close the battery door.
5. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit
using the table stand or wall mount.
TIP Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any
location on the exterior of the home at a height of not
more than 1.5 m (5 ft) and which can shield it from direct
sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
1.5 m (5 ft)
NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below
freezing.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
To search for a sensor:
Press and hold + MODE.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensor(s).
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A channel has been found.
The sensor cannot be found.
TIP The transmission range may vary depending on
many factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
BAR806:
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.
• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
BAR806A:
• WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of Fort
Collins Colorado.
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold to enable or to disable signal
reception.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is
weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
If signal reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next
to a window, press and hold to force another signal
search.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK / NO SIGNAL
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception first.
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format,
hour, minute, year, calendar mode (day – month /
month – day), month, day and language.
BAR806: Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23
hours from the received clock signal time. If you have
deactivated the clock signal reception, do not set a
value for time zone.
BAR806A: Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (E)
Eastern, (C) Central or (M) Mountain.
NOTE The language options are English (E), German
(D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S), and Russian
(R).
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To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds /
weekday / calendar.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius.
Sunny
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To toggle between each outdoor sensor’s readings:
Press repeatedly
OR
Press and hold + MEM for 2 seconds to initiate auto
toggle of outdoor channels.
To end press .
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2 °C (37°F
to 28°F), LED indicator will flash, and will stop flashing
once the temperature is out of this range.
NOTE As ice alert is only applicable to channel 1,
to prevent flashing of LED, select channel 2 or 3 on
outdoor sensor.
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
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NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available
in all countries. For more information, please contact
your local retailer.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H 94 x 46 x 160 mm
(3.7 x 1.8 x 6.3 in)
Weight 222g (7.8 oz) without battery
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THN132N)
L x W x H 96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.78 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
Weight 62 g (2.22 ounces)
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items
such as newspapers, curtains etc.
• 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.
This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment, and not as normal
household waste.
• Placement of this product on certain types of
wood may result in damage to its finish for which
Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult
the furniture manufacturer's care instructions for
information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the
battery compartment before first use.
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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in
the US and would like to contact our Customer Care
department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
EU-DECLARTION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Solar
Weather Station (Model: BAR806 / BAR806A) 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 EU countries,Switzerland CH
and Norway N
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please visit our website at www2.
oregonscientific.com/service for all enquiries.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: BAR806 / BAR806A
Product Name: Solar Weather Station
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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