Oregon Scientific BAR898HG User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR898HG Long-Range
Wireless Weather Station with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and
RF Clock. This unit is an all-in-one weather forecasting device
which has multiple weather-related functions. Also, with an
internal antenna the reception range of this unit can be up to 100
meters.
In addition to indoor temperature and humidity, by means of
wireless remote thermo-hygro sensor it can simultaneously
monitor temperatures and humidities in up to 3 remote locations.
The unit will show temperature and humidity trends as well as
record maximum and minimum temperature and humidity
readings.
As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a built-
in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using kinetic-
movement graphic illustrations the unit displays atmospheric
pressure trends and displays forecasts as sunny, partly cloudy,
cloudy, rainy and snowy.
LONG-RANGE WIRELESS WEATHER STATION
WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK
MODEL : BAR898HG
USER'S MANUAL
This unit is also a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock. It can
automatically synchronize its current time and date when it is
brought within an approximate 1500-km radius of the radio
signal DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany.
Other features of BAR898HG include LCD and key-panel backlight,
rotatable display unit for multi-angle viewing and a Daily
crescendo alarm and Pre-alarm function with an eight-minute
snooze function.
No wire installation is required between the main and remote
units as this unit operates at 433 MHz.
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FEATURES : MAIN UNIT
A. LCD DISPLAY
A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW
- Graphically illustrates a weather forecast
- Indicates trends in atmospheric pressure
- Indicates when main unit battery is low
A2. TEMPERATURE WINDOW
- Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote
temperature
- Indicates temperature trend
A3. HUMIDITY WINDOW
- Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote
humidity
- Indicates humidity trend
- Displays the Comfort Level
- Indicates when the battery of the remote sensor is low
A4. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WINDOW
- Displays the current or historical (last 24 hours) barometric
reading
A5. TIME / DATE / ALARM WINDOW
- Displays the current time, date (day, month, and year),
daily alarm or Pre-alarm function
- Radio Frequency (RF) status indicator [ ]
B. CONTROL BUTTONS - FRONT PANEL
B1. [ MODE ] BUTTON
- Changes the display mode of the clock, and alters time/
date setting
B2. [ ] BUTTON
- Displays the daily alarm time and Pre-alarm time period, or
changes the corresponding alarm time
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B3. [ MEMORY ] BUTTON
- Displays minimum and maximum temperature and
humidity readings, and erases memory data
B4. [ CHANNEL ] BUTTON
- Displays the temperature and humidity readings of the
indoor or remote sensor
B5. [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON
- Activates the snooze function or turn on the backlight
B6. DETACHABLE TABLE - STAND
( [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] STAND - BUTTON)
- Acts as the [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON when attached to
the display unit
C. CONTROL BUTTONS - SIDE PANEL
C1 & C2. UP [ ] & DOWN [ ] BUTTONS
- Increase or decrease in the value of a setting respectively.
D. CONTROL BUTTONS - BACK PANEL
D1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
- Accommodates four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size
batteries
D2. [ HISTORY ] BUTTON
- Displays the barometric reading for the last 24 hours, or
enter the altitude compensation setting
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D3. [ mb / hPa - inHg ] SLIDE SWITCH
- Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit display
D4. [ °C / °F ] SLIDE SWITCH
- Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F)
temperature unit display
D5. [ RESET ] BUTTON
- Resets the unit by returning all setting to their default
values
FEATURES : REMOTE
THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR THGR228N
a. Two-line LCD
Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored
by the remote unit
b. LED indicator
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading
c. °C/°F slide switch
Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)
d. Channel slide switch
Designates the remote unit Channel 1, Channel 2 or
Channel 3
e. RESET
Returns all settings to default values
f. Battery compartment
Accommodates two (2) pieces of UM-4 or AAA-size
batteries
g. Battery door
h. Wall-mount holder
Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting
i. Removable table stand
For standing the remote unit on a flat surface
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN -
INSTALLING THE TABLE STAND
Before operation, plug
the detachable table stand
into the display unit as
shown.
You can rotate the display unit freely by moving the unit around.
NOTES ON OPERATION
For best operation:
1. Insert batteries for the main unit first. Then proceed with
inserting the batteries for the remote unit.
2. Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective
transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective range
is up to 100 meters.
3. Though the remote unit is weather proof, it should be placed
away form direct sunlight, rain or snow.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT
1. Gently open the battery compartment door as shown.
2. Insert four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size batteries in
accordance with the polarities shown.
3. Close the battery compartment door.
BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION:
REMOTE UNIT
The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-4 or
“AAA” size batteries.
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Follow these steps to install / replace batteries:
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.
4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown
therein.
5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.
Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the
particular channel lights up on the main unit.
Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can
only change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.
LCD AND KEY-PANEL BACKLIGHT
For easy viewing in the dark this unit is featured with backlight
function on the LCD display as well as on the front key-panel.
Also, this unit is specially designed so that the backlight can be
operated differently no matter it is wall-mounted or being put on
the table.
Wall-Mount Table-Stand
Press the corresponding [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] button or stand-
button once. The backlight will be activated for 5 seconds.
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
BAR898HG is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar
clock once it is brought within range of the Frankfurt DCF77
radio signal. When the unit is within range, its radio-control
mechanism will override all manual settings unless auto-reception
of radio signal has been manually deactivated.
When the unit is receiving radio signal, the radio reception icon
will start to blink. A complete reception generally takes about 2
to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal.
When the reception is complete, the radio reception icon will
stop blinking. The strength of the reception for the last full hour
will be indicated.
For better reception, place the unit away from metal objects and
electrical appliances to minimize interference.
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Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled function, press
[ MODE ] and [ ] button simultaneously. The radio reception
icon will disappear. To reactivate the RF controlled function,
press [ MODE ] and [ ] simultaneously and the radio reception
icon will be displayed again.
SETTING THE CLOCK AND
CALENDAR MANUALLY
1. Press and hold [ MODE ] button for three seconds. The 12-hr
value will flash. Use the [ ] or [ ] buttons to make a
selection between 24-hour display or 12-hour display.
2. Press [ MODE ] button again, the hour will flash. Use the
[ ] or [ ] button to enter the hours. Holding down either the
up or down position will increase or decrease the value rapidly.
3. Press [ MODE ] button again to confirm. Repeat the above
steps to set the minute, year, day/month or month/day display
format, month, day and language for day-of-week respectively.
4. Press [ MODE ] button to confirm and exit the settings.
5. For the language for day-of-week, you can select E for English,
D for German, F for French, I for Italian or S for Spanish. The
day-of-week can be expressed as an abbreviation in five
different languages. The languages and their selected
abbreviations for each day of the week are shown in the
language chart below.
Note: When changes are made to the minute, the seconds will
start from zero.
SETTING THE ALARM
To set the Alarm:
1. Press [ ] button to display the daily alarm time (the icon
"AL" will be displayed)
2. Press and hold [ ] for three seconds and the value for the
hour will flash.
3. Press [ ] or [ ] buttons to make changes to the alarm hour
setting.
STRONG
WEAK
NO RECEPTION
RECEIVING
Day-of-the-week
Language Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
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4. Press [ ] and the minute will flash. Enter the value for the
minute by using [ ] or [ ] buttons.
5. Press [ ] to exit.
The alarm will be automatically activated. The ALARM ON icon
[ ] is shown and the alarm will active at the specified time.
To deactivate the daily alarm function, press the [ ] button when
the alarm time is displayed. The ALARM ON icon will disappear
and [ - : -- ] will be displayed. To activate, press the [ ] button
to display the alarm time again.
ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION
When the daily alarm goes off, the backlight will be on for five
seconds and the alarm-on icon will flash.
Initially the active alarm will have a gentle sound. The intensity
will increase in three stages. Without interruption, the unit will
alarm for 2 minutes.
To stop the alarm sound, press any button (expect [ MEMORY ]
& [ CHANNEL ] buttons).
If the [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] button or stand-button is pressed, the
snooze function will be triggered. The alarm sound will stop and
the alarm-on icon will blink for eight minutes. After that the
alarm will go off again.
To deactivate the SNOOZE function, press the [ ] button.
PRE-ALARM FUNCTION FOR
CHANNEL 1 REMOTE SENSOR
The alarm function also has a pre-alarm feature which can alert the
user before the preset alarm time when weather condition changes.
This pre-alarm function applies to Channel 1 Remote Sensor
only.
To enable this function:
1. First activate the alarm function. Then enter the Pre-Alarm
mode by pressing the [ ] button twice. The "PRE-AL" icon
will be displayed.
2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 3 seconds to set the
operating time interval for this pre-alarm function. Use the
[ ] or [ ] button to select from the 4 time-intervals: 15, 30,
45 or 60 minutes.
3. Press the [ ] button to confirm and exit. The pre-alarm
function will be enabled automatically which is indicated by
the appearance of the [ ] symbol.
4. To disable this function, press the [ ] button in the Pre-Alarm
mode. The [ ] symbol will disappear and [ - : -- ] will appear
to indicate disable of this function.
The pre-alarm will operate during the selected time interval before
the daily alarm time.
During the pre-alarm operating period, if the temperature recorded
at Channel 1 remote sensor falls to or below 2.0ºC, the pre-alarm
will be triggered. For example, if the daily alarm is set to go off
at 7:00 am and the pre-alarm operating time interval is set to 45
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minutes, the pre-alarm will start to operate at 6:15 am (45 minutes
before 7:00 am). The Pre-Alarm icon will flash and the backlight
will be turned on for 5 seconds. An alarm sound will also go off
for 2 minutes as that of the daily alarm and the snooze function
will also be activated if the [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] button or stand-
button is pressed.
Note: The daily alarm will NOT function until the next day if the
pre-alarm has been triggered beforehand. Deactivation of the
alarm function will disable the pre-alarm feature automatically.
NOTE ON REMOTE READINGS
Once batteries are in place in the remote unit, it will start
transmitting samplings at 40-second intervals. If no signals are
received when the remote sensor display is selected, "--- " will be
displayed. To force the main unit to search for remote sensor
signals, press [ MEMORY ] and [ CHANNEL ] simultaneously.
If that fails, check that the remote sensor is still in place. Make
sure the transmission is within range and the path is clear of
obstacles and interference. Repeat this procedure whenever you
find discrepancies between the display on the main unit and the
display on the remote sensor.
CHECKING INDOOR AND REMOTE
TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES
To display the indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity
readings, press the [ CHANNEL ] button to toggle among the
indoor, Channel 1, 2 and 3 displays.
The temperature can be shown in Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit
(°F). Select the appropriate reading by using the [ °C / °F ] slide
switch (located in the battery compartment). Slide the switch to
°C for Centigrade or °F for Fahrenheit.
If the reading goes above or below the specified amounts, the
display will show a flashing "HHH" or "LLL".
This unit has an auto-scan function that can sequentially display
the indoor and remote readings. To activate this function, press
and hold the [ CHANNEL ] button for 3 seconds. To deactivate
press the [ CHANNEL ] button again.
NOTE ON °C AND °F
The outdoor temperature display on the main unit is dominated
by the selection on the [ °C / °F ] slide switch of the main unit.
Whatever the display unit of the remote sensor is, it will only
apply to the remote sensor itself and the temperature will be
automatically converted to the chosen one of the main unit.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM
TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES
The maximum and minimum recorded temperatures and
humidities will be automatically stored in memory. To display
them, press [ MEMORY ] . Press [ MEMORY ] again to alternate
between the maximum, minimum and current readings. The
respective MAX or MIN indicator will be displayed.
To clear the memory, press [ MEMORY ] and hold for three
seconds. The maximum and minimum recorded readings will be
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erased. Subsequently, if you press [ MEMORY ] after the memory
has been erased, the maximum and minimum readings will have
the same values as the current ones.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND
The temperature and humidity trend indicator shows the trend of
temperatures and humidities collected at that particular sensor.
Three trends: rising, steady, and falling will be shown.
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
The atmospheric pressure arrow indicator will indicate if the
atmospheric pressure is increasing, remaining stable, or
decreasing.
WEATHER FORECAST
The unit is capable of detecting atmospheric pressure changes.
Based on collected data, it can predict the weather for the
forthcoming 12 to 24 hours. The effective range covers an area of
30 to 50 km.
NOTE:
1. The accuracy of a general pressure-based weather forecast is
about 70% to 75%.
2. The weather forecasts from this unit are predictions that
cover the next 12 to 24 hours. It may not necessarily reflect
the current situation.
3. The "Sunny" icon, as applies to night time, implies clear
weather.
Arrow
indicator
Humidity
Trend Steady FallingRising
Arrow
indicator
Temperature
Trend Steady FallingRising
Sunny Partly cloudy Cloudy Rainy Snow
Arrow
indicator
Pressure
Trend Steady FallingRising
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COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS
The comfort level indicators COM, WET or DRY will tell you if the
current environment is comfortable, too wet or too dry.
The comfort indicator will appear on the display when the
following conditions are satisfied:
HOW TO CHECK
THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
The current and historical barometric pressure is shown on the
atmospheric pressure window.
For monitoring the local barometric pressure reading, "0" meter
(preset value) should be selected for the altitude setting. For
monitoring the Sea Level barometric pressure reading at certain
altitude, the local altitude should be selected as the altitude
setting. To set the altitude, press and hold [ HISTORY ] button
to enter the altitude compensation setting mode. Use the [ ] or
[ ] button to select from -100 to 2500 meters (whichever
appropriate). Press [ HISTORY ] button to confirm and exit.
The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb/hPa or inHg.
The pressure unit is selected on the atmospheric pressure slide
switch inside the battery compartment.
If you want to check the pressure history for a particular hour
during the past 24 hours, press the [ HISTORY ] button. Each
press on the button will go back by an hour. Holding down the
button will increase the value rapidly.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
When it is time to replace batteries, the respective low battery
indicator [ ] will show up when the corresponding channel is
selected. The battery level of the main unit is shown on the
Weather Forecast Window when it is running low.
Indicator
displays
on the unit
Temperature
Range
20°C to 25°C
(68°F to 77°F)
-5°C -+ 50°C
(23°F - 122°F)
-5°C -+ 50°C
(23°F - 122°F)
Humidity
Range
40%RH-
70%RH
OVER-
70%RH
Below
40%RH
Shows that the
Current
Environment
Ideal range for
both relative
humidity and
temperature
Contains excess
moisture
Contains
inadequate
moisture
No
Indicator
Less than
20°C (68°F) or
More than
25°C (77°F)
40%RH
to
70%RH
No comment
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HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE
TABLE STAND REMOTE UNIT)
As for the remote unit, it comes with a wall-mount holder and a
removable stand. Use either to hold the unit in place.
Wall-Mount: Table-Stand:
HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE
TABLE STAND MAIN UNIT)
The unit can be wall-mounted using its recessed screw holes or
placed on a flat surface using the detachable table stand.
Wall-Mount: Table-Stand:
Gently plug in the table stand
as shown:
HOW TO RESET THE UNIT
The [ RESET ] button allows you to return all settings to factory
values. Accessing the slot is required only when the unit is not
operating in a favorable way such as in the rare case of a
malfunction.
The [ RESET ] slot is located inside the battery compartment
door. To use the button:
1. Open the battery compartment door.
2. Place a blunt stylus into the hole and press.
3. Close the battery compartment door.
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MAINTENANCE
When handled properly, this unit is engineered to give you years
of satisfactory service. Here are a few product care instructions:
1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in contact
with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.
2. Do not clean the unit with alcohol containing detergent,
abrasive or corrosive materials. Abrasive cleaning agents
may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock, dust,
temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may result in
malfunction, a shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries,
or distorted parts.
4. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so
will terminate the unit's warranty and may cause damage. The
unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual.
Do not mix new and old batteries as the old batteries may leak.
6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating
the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Main unit
Indoor Temperature measurement
Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +50.0°C
(23.0°F to 122.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Relative Humidity measurement
Measuring Range : 25% RH to 95% RH at 25°C (77°F)
Humidity Resolution : 1% RH
Remote unit
RF Transmission Frequency : 433 MHz
No. of Remote unit : Up to 3 units
RF Transmission Range : Up to 100 meters
Data sensing cycle : around 40 seconds
Temperature measurement
Display range : -20.0°C to +60.0°C
(-4.0°F to 140.0°F)
Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +60.0°C
(23.0°F to 140.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Relative Humidity measurement
Measuring Range : 25 to 95%RH at 25°C (77°F)
Humidity Resolution : 1% RH
Barometric Pressure measurement
Pressure measuring range : 795 to 1050mb / hPa
(23.48 to 31.01 inHg)
Power
Main unit : uses four (4) UM-3 or "AA"
1.5V batteries
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Remote sensing unit : uses two (2) UM-4 or "AAA"
1.5V batteries
Weight
Main unit : 300gm (without battery)
Remote sensing unit : 63gm (without battery)
Dimensions
Main unit : 195 (L) x 105 (W) x 77 (T) mm
Remote sensing unit : 92 (L) x 60 (W) x 20 (T) mm
CAUTION
— The content of this manual is subject to change without
further notice.
— The technical specifications of this product are subject
to change without notice.
— Due to printing limitation, 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.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product contains the approved transmitter module TX 01 and complies
with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC
Directives, if used for its intended use and that the following standard(s) has/
have been applied:
Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s) EN 300 220-1(2,3):1997
Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s) ETS 300 683:1997
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive)
applied standard(s) EN 60950:1997
Additional information:
The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC,
the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II)
and carries the respective CE marking.
VS-Villingen / Germany August 2001
Gerhard Preis
R&TTE Representative of manufacturer
RTTE Compliant Countries :
All EC countries, Switzerland CH
And Norway N
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