Oregon Scientific BAR888A User manual

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WEATHER FORECAST MULTI-CHANNEL
IN-OUT THERMOMETER WITH CABLE
FREE SENSOR AND RADIO
CONTROLLED CLOCK
MODEL: BAR888A
USER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR888A Weather Fore-
cast Multi-Channel In-Out Thermometer with 433MHz cable free
sensor and radio-controlled calendar clock.
The basic package comes with a main unit (which is the barometer,
temperature and calendar clock station), and a remote unit (the
thermo sensor).
The main unit has large read-outs for weather forecast, indoors
temperature, calendar clock and temperatures collected and
transmitted by the remote unit. The main unit can support up to
three remote units.
The main unit is capable of keeping track of the maximum and
minimum temperature of different sites. And no wire installation is
required. As the BAR888A operates at 433MHz, it can be used
in the U.S. and most places in Continental Europe.
It automatically synchronizes its current time and date when it is
brought within range of the radio signal from U.S. Atomic Clock.
You can also set the calendar clock manually when it is off range.
Other features include four-language display, four-step crescendo
dual alarms and interchangeable display modes.
MAIN FEATURES: MAIN UNIT
FRONT VIEW

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FIVE-LINEDISPLAY
Facilitateseasyreadingofweatherforecast,remoteandindoors
temperatures and calendar clock
CHANNELBUTTON
Selects among different channels
MEMORYBUTTON
Recalls the maximum or minimum temperature of individual
channels
ALARM( )ON/OFFBUTTON
Enables or disables the alarms
ALARM/24hr OFFBUTTON
Sets the time for the alarms
MODE/SETBUTTON
Toggles the display modes and confirms entry while setting
the values for display
RADIORECEPTIONSIGNAL
Indicates the condition of radio reception
°C/°FSLIDESWITCH
Selects between degree Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)
UP( )BUTTON
Advances the value of a setting
DOWN ( )BUTTON
Decreases the value of a setting
RESETBUTTON
BACK VIEW
( WITHOUT BACK COVER )
BACK VIEW
( WITH BACK COVER )

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LCD
Displays the current temperature monitored by the remote
unit
LEDINDICATOR
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading
°C/°FSLIDESWITCH
Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)
CHANNELSLIDESWITCH
Designates the remote unit Channel 1, Channel 2 or
Channel 3
RESETBUTTON
Returnsall settings to defaultvalues; press after batteryinsertion
BATTERYCOMPARTMENT
Accommodates two AAA-size batteries
BATTERYDOOR
WALL-MOUNTHOLDER
Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting
REMOVABLETABLESTAND
For standing the remote unit on a flat surface
Returns all settings to default values
BATTERY COMPARTMENTS
Accommodates an AA-size battery each
RETRACKABLE TABLE STAND
For standing the main unit on a flat surface
BACK COVER
Back plate of the main unit
WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE
For mounting the main unit on a wall
MAIN FEATURES: REMOTE UNIT

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4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown
therein.
5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.
6. Using a blunt styles such as a paper clip, press RESET.
Note: To avoid malfunction, alway press reset after
battery replacement.
Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the particu-
lar channel lights up on the main unit. (Repeat the steps described
insection“BEFOREYOUBEGIN”)
Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can only
change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT
The unit uses 4 AA-size batteries which are installed in the factory
for you. Should you need to change the battery,
1. Slide open the battery compartment door.
2. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown therein.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
For best operation,
1. Assign different channels to different remote units.
2. Insert batteries for remote units before doing so for the main
unit.
3. Place the main unit as close as possible next to the remote unit,
reset the main unit after installing batteries. This will ensure
easier synchronization between the transmission and reception
of signals.
4. Position the remote unit and main unit within effective trans-
mission range, which, in usual circumstances, is 20 to 30
meters.
Note that the effective range is vastly affected by the building
materials and where the main and remote units are positioned.
Try various set-ups for best result.
Though the remote units are weather proof, they should be
placed away from direct sunlight, rain or snow.
BATTERY AND CHANNEL
INSTALLATION: REMOTE UNIT
The unit uses 2 AA-size batteries which are installed in the factory
for you. Should you need to change the battery,
1. Remove the screws on the battery compartment.
2. Select the channel number on the CHANNEL slide switch.
3. Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch.

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3. Replace the battery compartment door.
Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the indoors
temperature lights up. (Repeat the steps described in section
“BEFOREYOUBEGIN”)
LOW BATTERY WARNING
When it is time to replace batteries, the respective low-battery
indicator will show up when the respective channel is selected. The
batterylevelofthemainunitwillbeshownontheindoortemperature
when it is running low.
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND OR
WALL MOUNTING
The main unit has a retractable table stand, which when flipped
open, can support the unit on a flat surface. Or you can flip close the
stand and mount the unit on a wall using the recessed screw hole.
As for the remote unit, it comes with a wall-mount holder and a
removable stand. Use either to hold the unit in place.
Remote unit Wall-mount Table Stand
Main unit
1. Lift up the back cover
3. Close the back cover
2.Flip up the stand