Oregon Scientific BAR826HG User manual

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Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR826HG
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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 2
Product Overview .................................................... 3
Front View .............................................................. 3
Back View .............................................................. 4
Table Stand and Wall Mount .................................. 5
Remote Sensor (RTGR328N) ................................ 7
Getting Started ......................................................... 8
Batteries ................................................................. 8
Change Settings .................................................... 9
Remote Sensor ......................................................... 9
Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR328N) ....... 9
Sensor Data Transmission .................................. 10
Search for Sensor ................................................ 11
Clock and Calendar ............................................... 11
Radio-Controlled Clock ........................................ 11
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ............... 12
Set Clock ............................................................. 12
Switch Clock Display ........................................... 12
Alarms ..................................................................... 13
Set Daily Alarm .................................................... 13
Set Pre-Alarm ...................................................... 13
Activate Alarm ...................................................... 14
Snooze ................................................................ 14
Barometer ............................................................... 14
View Barometer Area ........................................... 14
Select Measurement Unit .................................... 14
View Barometer History ....................................... 14
Set Altitude ........................................................... 14
Weather Forecast ................................................... 15
Weather Forecast Icons ....................................... 15
Temperature and Humidity .................................... 15
View Temperature and Humidity Area ................. 16
Select Measurement Unit .................................... 16
Select Sensor Channel ........................................ 16
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 16
Temp, Humidity & Pressure Trend ....................... 16
Comfort Zone ....................................................... 17
Backlight ................................................................. 17
Reset System ......................................................... 17
Safety and Care ...................................................... 17
Warnings ................................................................. 17
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 18
Specifications ......................................................... 18
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 20
EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 20
Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR826HG
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Weather Station (BAR826HG). This powerful device
bundles time keeping, weather monitoring, indoor and
outdoor temperature and humidity readings, barometric
pressure trends and altitude adjustment, into a single
tool you can use from the convenience of your home.
In this box, you will find:
•Main unit
•Remote sensor (RTGR328N)
•Batteries
The main unit is compatible with the following
sensors:
THGR228N, THGR328N, THR228N, THR328N,
THWR288.
Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact
your local retailer for more information.
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: Activate 8-minute snooze or
backlight
2. LCD display
3. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast
4. Temperature / Humidity Area: Readings and trend
lines; sensor channel number
5. Barometer Area: Barometric pressure readings and
trend lines
6. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled
clock; alarms; calendar
7. MODE: Switch areas; change settings / display
/ :View alarm status; set alarm
8. :Increase setting; toggle between display modes
:Decrease setting; toggle between display modes
9. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity readings and historical
barometer readings
CH: Switch remote sensor display
10. Table stand
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BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
2. Ventilation holes
3. Table stand
4. °C / °F switch
5. RESET button
6. mb / inHg switch
7. Battery compartment (cover off)
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TABLE STAND AND WALL MOUNT
To fix the table stand on to the base of the main unit:
To mount the unit on the wall:
Weather Forecast Area
1. Low battery icon for main unit
2. Weather display
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Temperature / Humidity Area
1. Selected Area icon
2. Temperature trend
3. Channel number (1-5) / reception status
4. Low battery icon for remote sensor
5. Humidity trend
6. MAX / MIN temperature
7. Temperature - °C / °F
8. MAX / MIN humidity
9. Humidity
10. Comfort levels
Barometer Area
1. Barometric pressure trend
2. Barometric pressure reading
3. Barometric pressure history
e.g., -1 means barometric pressure value one hour ago,
-2 means 2 hours ago etc
4. Barometric unit
Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
1. Pre-Alarm / Alarm display or setting
2. Pre-Alarm is set
3. Channel with RF clock reception is locked
4. RF clock reception icon
5. Daily Alarm is set
6. Offset time-zone
7. Time / date / calendar
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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N)
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
1. Signal reception
2. Channel number
3. Low battery icon
4. Time
5. Temp (°C or °F)
6. Humidity %
7. Temp / Humidity
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1. Wall mount
2. CHANNEL switch (1-5)
3. RESET
4. °C / °F
5. SEARCH
6. EU / UK radio signal format switch
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product:
•Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
•Remote unit 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity 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.
To install the main unit batteries:
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
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It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Weather Forecast Area
Remote Temperature / Humidity Area
CHANGE SETTINGS
1. Press MODE to switch between Areas. indicates
the selected Area.
2. Most Areas have alternate display options (for
example, Clock / Calendar). Press or to switch
options, or /to switch between clock and alarm.
3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
4. Press or to change settings.
5. Press MODE to confirm.
NOTE REMOTE SENSOR
This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo /
Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to
5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors. The main unit is compatible
with the following sensors:
THGR228N, THGR328N, THR228N, THR328N,
THWR288.
(Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your
local retailer for more information.)
The RTGR328N Sensor collects temperature and
humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping
organizations for the radio-controlled clock.
SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR328N)
1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries.
3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches
are located in the battery compartment.
SWITCH OPTION
Channel If you are using more than one
sensor, select a different channel
for each sensor.
Radio Signal EU (DCF) / UK (MSF)
Format
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4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit.
SWITCH OPTION
Temp °C / °F
5. Close the battery compartment.
To fold out the stand:
For best results:
•Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and
radio signal format before you mount the sensor.
•Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
•Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres (230
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.
The transmission range may vary and is subject
to the receiving range of the main unit.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Temperature / Humidity Area
indicates the status.
NOTE ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching
for sensors.
At least 1 channel has
been found.
Sensor 1 is sending
data. (The number
shows which sensor is
selected.)
— shows in Temp / The selected sensor
Humidity Area cannot be found.
Search for the sensor
or check batteries.
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SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press MODE to
navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will show
next to the Area. Then, press and hold MEM CH for 2
seconds.
If the sensor is still not found, check the
batteries.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
This product tracks the time and date based on radio-
controlled signals from the RTGR328N remote sensor,
or manual settings that you enter.
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK
The time and date are automatically updated by radio-
controlled clock signals from official time-keeping
organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby
(England) unless you disable this feature. The signals
are collected by the remote sensor (RTGR328N)
whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
NOTE
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when
you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET.
Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking.
The icon shown in the Clock Area indicates 2
factors:
•Connection between the main unit and the sensor
that collects RF signals ( )
•RF signal reception ( )
How these signals work together:
ICON MEANING
The unit has contact with the sensor
and has synchronized the time.
The unit has contact with the sensor
but the time has not been
synchronized.
The unit has lost contact with the
remote sensor but the time is
synchronized.
The unit has lost contact with the
remote sensor and the time is not
synchronized.
The unit cannot reach the remote
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To force a manual search for RF clock
reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor
(RTGR328N) for 2 seconds.
TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF
If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first
disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, navigate
to the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold on
the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to the
Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold for 2 seconds.
RF clock enabled:
RF clock disabled:
SET CLOCK
You only need to do this if you have disabled the radio-
controlled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal.
NOTE 1. Press MODE to navigate to the Clock Area. will
show next to the Area.
2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
3. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours), 12 /
24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month
format, month, date and display language.
4. Press or to change the setting.
5. Press MODE to confirm.
The language options are (E) English, (F)
French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. The
language you select determines the weekday display.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to navigate to the Clock Area. will show
next to the Area.
Press or to toggle between:
•Clock with seconds
•Clock with day
•Clock with time-zone offset
•Calendar
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ALARMS
This product has 2 alarms: The Daily Alarm and a Pre-
Alarm for snowy weather. The Daily Alarm can be set to
go off at the same time every day. The Pre-Alarm sounds
only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the recorded
temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to 2°C (35.6°F)
or below.
SET DAILY ALARM
1. Press MODE to navigate to the Clock Area. will
show next to the Area.
2. Press / to view the alarm. (AL will show at
the top.)
3. Press and hold / for 2 seconds.
4. Select the hour and minute. Press or to
change settings.
5. Press / to confirm.
6. The Daily Alarm icon will appear when the alarm
is set.
SET PRE-ALARM
The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or 60
minutes before the Daily Alarm. It will sound whenever
the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls
to 2°C (35.6°F) or below.
For example, if you set the alarm to 7:00 AM, and the
Pre-Alarm to 45 minutes, the Pre-Alarm will sound at
6:15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel
1 Sensor is 2°C or below.
1. Set up and activate the Daily Alarm.
2. Press / to switch to Pre-Alarm view.
(PRE-AL will show at the top.)
3. Press and hold / for 2 seconds.
4. Press or to select 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. This
is the amount of time the Pre-Alarm will sound
BEFORE the Daily Alarm. The Pre-Alarm is
automatically activated when you select a time.
5. Press / to confirm.
shows when the Pre-Alarm is set.
The Daily Alarm will NOT function until the next
day if the Pre-Alarm has been triggered. Also, if you
deactivate the Daily Alarm, the Pre-Alarm is
automatically deactivated.
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ACTIVATE ALARM
Navigate to the Clock Area, then press / to switch
to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or
deactivate the alarm, press or .
When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on
for 8 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2
minutes. Press any key (except snooze) to silence the
alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day.
SNOOZE
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm
for 8 minutes. or will blink while snooze is on.
BAROMETER
This product tracks fluctuations in barometric pressure
to provide the weather forecast, and the current and past
24 hours barometric pressure history measurements are
recorded by the main (indoor) unit.
VIEW BAROMETER AREA
Press MODE to navigate to the Barometer Area.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT
Slide the mb / inHg switch (in the clock battery
compartment), to change the display unit.
VIEW BAROMETER HISTORY
Navigate to the Barometer Area. Then press MEM
repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The
number shown in the HR box indicates how long ago
each measurement was taken (e.g. 2 hours ago, 3 hours
ago, etc.).
SET ALTITUDE
Set the altitude to match how far above or below sea
level you are living. This ensures that the barometric
pressure readings are accurate.
1. Navigate to the Barometer Area.
2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
3. Press or to set the altitude in 10-metre
increments (-100m to 2500m).
4. Press MODE to confirm.
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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. The forecast is
based on barometric pressure trend readings.
The top area shows an animated icon indicating the
forecasted weather.
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS
The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM.
When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of 2°C
(35.6°F) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
The weather station can display the following information
from any of the 5 remote sensors:
•Current, minimum, and maximum temperatures
and relative humidity percentages.
•Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling,
or steady).
Data is collected and displayed approximately every
60 seconds.
NOTE
Rainy
Snowy
ICON DESCRIPTION
Clear
Day / Night
Partly cloudy
Day / Night
Cloudy
ICON DESCRIPTION
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VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA
Press MODE to navigate to the Temperature and
Humidity Areas.
Temperature data is given at the top; Humidity is below.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT
Slide the °C / °F switch (inside the clock battery
compartment), to the setting you want.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press CH to switch between sensors 1-5.
The house icon shows the selected remote sensor.
•To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CH
for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s data will be displayed
for 3 seconds.
•To end auto-scan, press CH or MEM with the
Temperature / Humidity Area selected.
If you select a sensor that collects only
temperature data, the humidity will not be shown.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
• Press MEM repeatedly to view current, maximum
and minimum records for the selected sensor.
•To clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2
seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the
memory has been cleared.
TEMP, HUMIDITY & PRESSURE TREND
TREND RISING STEADY FALLING
TEMPERATURE
HUMIDITY
PRESSURE
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COMFORT ZONE
The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate
is, based on current temperature and humidity
measurements.
ZONE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY
WET Any >70%
COM 20-25°C 40-70%
(68-77°F)
DRY Any <40%
This information is shown in the Humidity Area
when the current measurement is displayed.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 8
seconds.
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 unit or radio-controlled clock).
When you press RESET, all settings will return
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
NOTE
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SAFETY AND CARE
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and
alcoholfree, 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.
The technical specification of this product and
contents of this user guide are subject to change without
notice. Images not drawn to scale.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Main Unit Dimensions
L x W x H 120 x 67 x 205 mm
(4.7 x 2.6 x 8.1 inches)
Weight 364 grams (12.8 ounces)
without battery
Remote Unit Dimensions
L x W x H 70 x 24.5 x 116 mm
(2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches)
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs)
without battery
Temperature
Unit °C or °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)
Memory Min / Max
Relative Humidity
Range 25% to 95%
Resolution 1%
Memory Min / max
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY
Barometer Strange
readings
Set altitude / unit
Calendar Strange
date /
month
Change language
Clock Cannot
adjust
clock
Disable radio-
controlled clock
Cannot
auto-synch
1. Adjust
batteries
2. Press RESET
3. Manually
activate radio-
controlled clock
Temp Shows
"LLL" or
"HHH"
Temperature is
out-of-range
Remote
sensor
Cannot
locate
remote
sensor
Check batteries
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Barometer
Unit mb / hPa or inHg
Resolution 1 mb (0.03 inHg)
Altitude -100 to 2500 metres
(-328 to 8202 feet)
Display Sunny (day / night),
partly cloudy (day /
night), cloudy, rainy,
snowy
Remote Unit (RTGR328N)
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range Up to 100 metres (328 feet)
with no obstructions
Transmission Approx. every 1 minute
Channel No. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
Unit °C or °F
Radio-Controlled Clock
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12hr AM/PM (MSF format)
24hr (DCF format)
Calendar DD / MM or MM / DD;
Day of the week in 1 of
5 languages (E, G, F, I, S)
Alarm Daily & Pre-Alarm;
2-minute crescendo
Snooze 8-minute snooze
Power
Main Unit
Batteries 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Thermo / Hygro Remote Unit
Batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
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