Oregon Scientific BAR988HG User manual

Slimline Weather Station
Model : BAR988HG / BAR986HG
User Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 3
Product Overview .................................................... 4
Front View .............................................................. 4
Back View .............................................................. 5
LCD Display ........................................................... 6
Remote Sensor RTGR328N) ................................ 9
Getting Started ....................................................... 10
Batteries ............................................................... 10
AC Adaptor Main Unit) ........................................ 11
Change Settings .................................................. 11
Remote Sensor ....................................................... 11
Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor RTGR328N) ..... 12
Sensor Data Transmission .................................. 13
Search for Sensor ................................................ 13
C ock and Ca endar ............................................... 13
Radio-Controlled Clock ........................................ 14
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ............... 14
Set Clock ............................................................. 15
Switch Clock Display ........................................... 15
A arms ..................................................................... 15
Set Daily Alarm .................................................... 15
Set Pre-Alarm ...................................................... 16
Activate Alarm ...................................................... 16
Snooze ................................................................ 16
Barometer ............................................................... 16
View Barometer Area ........................................... 16
Select Measurement Unit .................................... 17
View Barometer History ....................................... 17
Bar Chart Display ................................................. 17
Set Altitude ........................................................... 17
Weather Forecast ................................................... 18
Weather Forecast Icons ....................................... 18
UV Measurement .................................................... 18
New Additional UV Features ................................ 19
Temperature and Humidity .................................... 20
View Temperature and Humidity Area ................. 20
Select Measurement Unit .................................... 20
Select Sensor Channel ........................................ 20
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 20
Temperature and Humidity Trend ........................ 21
Comfort Zone ....................................................... 21
Heat Index ........................................................... 21
Back ight ................................................................. 22
Reset System ......................................................... 22
Safety and Care ...................................................... 22
Warnings ................................................................. 22
Troub eshooting ..................................................... 23
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Specifications ......................................................... 23
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 25
EC-Dec arations of Conformity ............................. 26
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NOTE
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM
BAR988HG / BAR986HG Slimline Weather Station. This
powerful device bundles time keeping, weather
monitoring, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity
readings, barometric 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)
• Optional UV sensor UVR138)
• 6V AC adapter
• Batteries
BAR988HG --- BAR988HG Main Unit + RTGR328N
Remote Sensor
BAR986HG --- BAR986HG Main Unit + RTGR328N
Remote Sensor + UVR138 UV Sensor
The THGR328N 5-Channel) and THGR228N
3-Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with
this weather station. Additional sensors are sold
separately. Please contact your local stockist 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. LCD display
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity / UV readings
4. HISTORY: View historical barometer and UV
readings
5. ALARM / : View alarm status; set alarm
6. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Activate 8-minute snooze or
backlight.
7. SELECT: Switch Areas
8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
9. UP: Increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock
10. DOWN: Decrease setting / deactivate radio-
controlled clock
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1. Ventilation holes
2. Battery compartment bottom)
3. AC adaptor socket
4. °C / °F switch in battery compartment)
5. RESET button in battery compartment)
6. mb / inHg switch in battery compartment)
You can adjust the angle of the clock display as
shown below:
BACK VIEW
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LCD DISPLAY
1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast
2. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area:
Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor
channel number
3. UVI / Barometer Area: UV level and barometric
pressure bar chart; UV Index and barometric
readings
4. C ock / A arm / Ca endar Area: Radio controlled
clock; alarms; calendar
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Weather Forecast Area
1. Low battery icon for main unit
2. AC adaptor icon - displays when unplugged
3. Weather display
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Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone 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. Heat Index
9. MAX / MIN humidity
10. Humidity
11. Comfort levels
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UVI / Barometer Area
1. Barometric pressure is showing
2. UV is showing
3. Low battery icon for UV sensor
4. UVI value is showing
5. UV exposure time countdown has started
6. UV index level
7. UV exposure time for user
8. Barometer / UV chart
9. SPF applied to user for UV exposure
10. User skin type for UV exposure
11. User no. for UV Mode) or hour history for UV /
Barometric pressure reading
12. Altitude / barometric pressure / UVI reading
C ock / A arm / Ca endar Area
1. Pre-Alarm is set
2. Pre-Alarm display / Pre-Alarm setting
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)
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1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
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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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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product:
• Main unit 4 x UM-4 AAA) 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:
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1. Wall mount
2. CHANNEL switch 1-5)
3. RESET
4. °C / °F switch
5. SEARCH
6. EU / UK radio signal format switch
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
NOTE
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It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
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UNIT LOCATION
Main Weather Forecast Area
Remote Temperature / Humidity Area
UV Sensor UVI / Barometric Pressure Area
AC ADAPTOR (MAIN UNIT)
The batteries serve as a back-up power supply. For
continuous use, please install the AC adaptor at the base
of the unit:
shows in the Weather Forecast Area when the AC
adapter is not plugged in.
CHANGE SETTINGS
1. Press SELECT to switch between Areas.
indicates the selected Area.
2. Most Areas have alternate display options
for example, Clock / Alarm or Barometer / UVI).
Press MODE to switch options, or ALARM / to
switch between clock and alarm.
3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
4. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
5. Press MODE to confirm.
REMOTE SENSOR
This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo /
Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to
6 sensors 5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors and 1 UV Sensor).
The THGR328N and THGR228N sensors are also
compatible with this weather station. Additional sensors
are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more
information.)
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SWITCH OPTION
Channel If you are using more than one
sensor, select a different channel
for each sensor.
Radio Signal
Format
EU DCF) / UK MSF)
4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit.
SWITCH OPTION
Temp °C / °F
To fold out the stand:
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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 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.
5. Close the battery compartment.
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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 SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT
to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will
show next to the Area. Then, simultaneously press and
hold MEMORY and CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate
to the UVI / Barometer Area. will show next to the
Area. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL
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.
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 /
Humidity Area
The selected sensor
cannot be found.
Search for the sensor
or check batteries.
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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.
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:
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 DOWN
on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to
the Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold UP for
2 seconds.
RF clock enabled:
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.
ICON MEANING
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
sensor.
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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.
1. Press SELECT 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, day and display language.
4. Press UP or DOWN 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 SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area. will
show next to the Area.
NOTE
Press MODE to toggle between:
• Clock with seconds
• Clock with day
• Clock with time-zone offset
• Calendar
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 SELECT to navigate to the Clock Area.
will show next to the Area.
2. Press ALARM / to view the alarm. AL will show
at the top.)
3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds.
4. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
change settings.
5. Press ALARM / to confirm.
6. The Daily Alarm icon will appear when the alarm
is set.
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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 ALARM /
to switch to Pre-Alarm view.
PRE-AL will show at the top.)
3. Press and hold ALARM / for 2 seconds.
4. Press UP or DOWN 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 ALARM / 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 ALARM / to
switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or
deactivate the alarm, press UP or DOWN.
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 SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.
If is NOT shown, press MODE.
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Barometric data is shown in 2 areas at the bottom of the
display. The upper area shows a 24-hour bar chart.
The lower area shows current and historical readings.
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 HISTORY
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.).
BAR CHART DISPLAY
The bar chart visually shows atmospheric changes from
the current hour 0) to 24 hours prior -24).
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 HISTORY for 2 seconds.
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3. Press UP or DOWN to set the altitude in 10-metre
increments -100m to 2500m).
4. Press HISTORY to confirm.
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 nighttime 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.
UV MEASUREMENT
The UVR138 Ultra-Violet Radiation Sensor is included
with the BAR986HG and is available as an optional item
for the BAR988HG. The UV sensor gives you the
following information at your fingertips:
• 10-hour Ultra-Violet Index UVI) record.
• Automatic calculation of acceptable UV exposure
times based on pre-set user profiles 4 users
maximum).
ICON DESCRIPTION
Clear
Day / Night
Partly cloudy
Day / Night
ICON DESCRIPTION
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
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• UVI Danger Alert when UV Index reaches unsafe
levels.
UV data is shown in the same area as the Barometer.
Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area, then
press MODE to display the UV icon and data.
Refer to the UVR138 User Manual for more
information and see below to learn about the new
additional UV features.
NEW ADDITIONAL UV FEATURES
UV EXPOSURE TIME COUNTDOWN
To set the exposure time countdown you need set the
Skin Type and Sun Protection Factor SPF) as follows:
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area,
then press MODE to select the UV display.
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2. Press CHANNEL to select user 1-4.
3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter the
Skin Type Setting Mode of the selected user.
4. Press UP or DOWN to choose 1 of the 4 skin type
settings. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the
SPF Set Up Mode.
5. Press UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the SPF
value. Then press MODE to confirm and enter the
UV Exposure Time Count Down Setting Mode.
6. Press UP or DOWN to enable or disable countdown.
Press MODE to exit the User Remaining Exposure
Time Display Mode and start the exposure time
countdown. The remaining user UV exposure time
will display and the will flash.
7. When the countdown has reached "0", an alarm will
sound for 2 minutes. Press any button to turn the
alarm off. The icon will flash for 2 minutes even
if you have stopped the alarm sound.
MAXIMUM / MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI
To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI:
1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area.
2. Press MODE to select the UV display.
3. Press MEMORY to show maximum, minimum and
current UVI readings.
4. Press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds to clear the
UVI memory.
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