Oregon Scientific BAR898HGA User manual

Model: BAR898HGA
USER MANUAL
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Long-Range Wireless Weather Station
With In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and RF Clock
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Long-Range Wireless Weather Station
With In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and RF
Clock
MODEL : BAR898HGA
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction...............................................................2
Features : Main unit..................................................2
A. Lcd display..............................................................2
B. Control Buttons - Front Panel.................................3
C. Control buttons - side panel....................................4
D. Control buttons - back panel...................................4
Features : Remote Thermo-Hygro Sensor..............4
Before You Begin - Installing the Table Stand........5
Notes on Operation...................................................6
Battery Installation: Main Unit..................................6
Battery and Channel Installation: Remote Unit......6
LCD and Key-Panel Backlight..................................7
About Radio Reception.............................................7
How to Manually Set the Clock................................8
Alarm and Snooze Function.....................................9
Checking Indoor and Remote Temperatures &
Humidities.....................................................................9
Note on Remote Readings...........................................9
Note on °C and °F...........................................................9
Maximum and Minimum Temperatures &
Humidities.......................................................................9
Temperature & Humidity Trend.................................10
Atmospheric Pressure................................................10
Weather Forecast........................................................10
Comfort Level Indicators...........................................10
How to Check the Barometric Pressure.................11
Low Battery Indication.............................................11
How to Wall Mount or Use the Table Stand (Remote
Unit)...........................................................................11
How to Wall Mount or Use the Table Stand (Main
Unit)...........................................................................12
How to Reset the Unit..............................................12
Maintenance...............................................................12
Specifications.............................................................13
About Oregon Scientific.........................................14
EU-Declaration of Conformity................................14
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR898HGA
Long-Range Wireless Weather Station with In-Out Ther-
mo-Hygrometer and RF Clock. This unit is an all-in-one
weather forecasting device which has multiple weather-re-
lated functions. Also, with an internal antenna the reception
range of this unit can be up to 328 feet (100 meters).
The BAR898HGA, a weather forecasting device, has sev-
eral weather related functions. The main feature is that it
takes and records temperatures and humidities in more
than one location. Using a wireless remote thermo-hygro
sensor, it can simultaneously monitor temperatures and
humidities in three remote locations. The unit will show
temperature and humidity trends as well as record maxi-
mum and minimum temperature and humidity readings.
BAR898HGA is able to receive and display readings from
up to 3 remote sensors.
As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a
built-in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Us-
ing kinetic-movement graphic illustrations the unit displays
atmospheric pressure trends and displays forecasts as
sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy and snowy.
This unit also has a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock.
It can automatically synchronize its current time and date
when it is brought within range of the radio signal generated
from the U.S. Atomic Clock.
Other features of BAR898HGA include LCD and key-panel
backlight, rotatable display unit for multi-angle viewing and
a Daily crescendo alarm with an eight-minute snooze func-
tion.
No wire installation is required between the main and re-
mote units as this unit operates at 433 MHz.
However, please note that the atomic clock cannot be used
outside the U.S.
FEATURES : MAIN UNIT
A. LCD DISPLAY
A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW
- Graphically illustrates the 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 the temperature trend
A3. HUMIDITY WINDOW
- Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and
remote humidity
- Indicates the 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
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A5. TIME / DATE / ALARM WINDOW
- Displays the current time, date (month/day), daily
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 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 read
ings of the indoor or remote sensor
B5.[ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON
- Activates the snooze function or turns 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
- Increases or decreases the value of a setting
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 enters the altitude compensation setting
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. [ZONE] BUTTON
Press to select among the 4 U.S. time-zones:
Pacific(P), Mountain(M), Central (C) or Eastern (E)
D6 & D7. ALT ( ) or ALT ( ) BUTTON
Increases or decreases the value in compensational
altitude setting respectively
D8. [ RESET ] BUTTON
-Resets the unit by returning all setting to their default
values
FEATURES : REMOTE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR
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 Fahr
enheit (°F)
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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-3 or AA-
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
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.
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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 effec
tive transmission range. In usual circumstances, the ef
fective range is up to 328 feet (100 meters).
3. Though the remote unit is weather resistant, it
should be placed away from 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-3 or
“AA” size batteries.
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: Once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you
can only change it by removing the batteries or resetting
the unit.
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Standard Alkaline batteries contain signifcant amounts of
water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures
of approximately 10°F (-12°C). Disposable Lithium bat-
teries have a much lower threshold for temperature with
an estimated freezing range of below -40°F (-40°C). The
Liquid Crystal Display in outdoor thermometers will remain
operational to -20°F (-28°C) with adequate power.
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).
LCD AND KEY-PANEL BACKLIGHT
For easy viewing in the dark this unit is featured with back-
light function on the LCD display as well as on the front
key-panel.
The unit is designed such that you can conveniently use
the backlight feature irrespective of whether the unit is wall-
mounted or free standing on the table.
Wall-Mount Table-Stand
Press the corresponding [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] button or the
button on the stand. The backlight will be activated for 5
seconds.
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
The BAR898HGA is designed to automatically synchronize
its calendar clock once it is brought within range of the U.S.
Atomic Clock radio signal.
When the BAR898HGA is within range, its radio-control
mechanism will override all manual settings unless the
auto-reception function is manually disabled.
When the unit is receiving radio signal, the RADIO RECEP-
TION signal will start to blink. A complete reception gener-
ally takes about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength
of the radio signal.
When the reception is complete, the RADIO RECEPTION
signal will stop blinking. The strength of the reception for
the last full hour will be indicated.
For better reception, place the clock away from metal ob-
jects and electrical appliances to minimize interference.
Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled
function, press and hold the [ZONE] button.
To reactivate the RF control function, press and hold the
UP [ ]button.
Chart Indicating Radio Signal Strength
Good No signal Receiving
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HOW TO MANUALLY SET THE CLOCK
Press [MODE] and hold for three seconds.
The hour will flash. Use the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ]
button to enter the hours. Holding down either button will
increase or decrease the value rapidly.
Press [MODE] again, the minute will flash. Again, use the
UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button to change the minutes.
Note: When changes are made to this setting, the seconds
will start from zero.
Press [MODE] again, the calendar settings are displayed
and the year is flashing. Use the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ]but-
ton to change the year.
Press [MODE] button and the month will flash. Enter the-
appropriate month using the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ]
button.
Press [MODE] button and the day settings will flash. Enter
the appropriate day using the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ]
button.
Press [MODE] again and the language setting will flash.
Use theUP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button to select E for
English, F for French or S for Spanish.
Press [MODE] to complete and exit the setting.
The weekday can be expressed as an abbreviation in three
different languages. The languages and their selected ab-
breviations for each day of the week are shown in the lan-
guage chart below.
Day-of-the-week
Language Monda Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
English
French
Spanish
To toggle among the 4 u.s. time-zones, press the [zone]
button.
HOW TO SET AND ACTIVATE THE ALARM
To set the Alarm
Press [ALARM] button to display the daily alarm time (the
icon “ “ will be displayed)
Press [ALARM] and hold for three seconds, the value for
the hour will flash.
Press UP [ ] or DOWN [ ]buttons to make changes
to the alarm hour setting.
Press [ALARM] and the minute digits will flash. Enter the
value for the minute by using UP [ ] or DOWN [ ]
buttons.
Press [ALARM] to exit.
The alarm is automatically activated. The ALARM ON icon
[ ] is visible and the alarm will be activated at the speci-
fied time.
To deactivate the daily alarm function, press the [ALARM]
button when the alarm time is displayed. The ALARM ON
icon will disappear.
To activate, press the [ALARM] button again.
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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.
The alarm function has a built in crescendo type alarm sys-
tem. Initially, the active alarm will have a gentle sound. The
intensity will increase in three stages. Without interruption,
the unit will alarm for two minutes.
To stop the alarm, press the [ALARM] button. However, if
[ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] is pressed, the SNOOZE function
will be triggered. The alarm will stop and the ALARM ON
icon blinks for eight minutes. After that the alarm will go
off again.
To deactivate the SNOOZE function, press the [ALARM]
button.
CHECKING INDOOR AND REMOTE TEMPERATURES &
HUMIDITIES
To display the indoor and outdoor temperature and humid-
ity 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 Fahr-
enheit (°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.
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.
If the reading goes above or below the specified amounts,
the display will show a flashing “HHH” or “LLL”.
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 initiate the main unit
search for remote sensor signals, press [MEMORY] and
[CHANNEL] simultaneously.
If that fails, check if 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.
NOTE ON °C AND °F
The outdoor temperature display on the main unit is domi-
nated 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 tempera-
ture will be automatically converted to the chosen one of
the main unit.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES &
HUMIDITIES
The maximum and minimum recorded temperatures and humidi-
ties 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 erased.
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