Oregon Scientific RAR213HGX-01 User manual

Weather@Home
Thermo Plus Bluetooth-enabled
Thermo-Hygro Monitor
USER MANUAL
RAR213HGX
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Weather@Home Thermo Plus
Bluetooth-enabled Thermo-Hygro Monitor
Model: RAR213HGX
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------3
Overview---------------------------------------------------------------------3
Front View ---------------------------------------------------------------3
Rear View----------------------------------------------------------------4
Remote Sensor (THGN132N) --------------------------------------4
Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------4
Insert Batteries ---------------------------------------------------------4
Remote Sensor ------------------------------------------------------------5
Sensor Data Transmission ------------------------------------------5
Clock--------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Manually Set Clock----------------------------------------------------6
Temperature And Humidity--------------------------------------------6
Ice Warning--------------------------------------------------------------6
Backlight---------------------------------------------------------------------7
Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Connect With Your Mobile Device ----------------------------------7
Pairing Your Weather Station---------------------------------------7
Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------8
View Current Readings-----------------------------------------------9
View History Readings -----------------------------------------------9
Optional Sensor For Additional Information --------------------10
Precautions-----------------------------------------------------------------10
Specications--------------------------------------------------------------11
About Oregon Scientic------------------------------------------------11
EU-Declaration of Conformity ----------------------------------------11
Disposal Information for Users --------------------------------------12
FCC Statement-------------------------------------------------------------12
Declaration of Conformity--------------------------------------------13
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting our Oregon ScienticTM
Weather@Home Thermo Plus Bluetooth-enabled
Thermo-Hygro Monitor, which has changeable display
on indoor and outdoor temperatures and humidity.
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use
your new product. It contains practical step-by-step
instructions, as well as technical specications and
warnings you should know about.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. Outdoor channel selected
2. : remote sensor reception indicator
3. : outdoor remote sensor battery low
4. Outdoor humidity reading (current / MAX / MIN)
5. Indoor temperature reading (current / MAX / MIN)
6. : BLE connection indicator
7. : main unit battery low
8. Ice alert LED indicator
9. MODE: change settings / display; search remote sensor
10. MEM: view current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity
11. LIGHT: activate backlight for 5 seconds
12. : decrease value of the settings; select outdoor
channels; deactivate pairing mode
13. : increase value of the settings; select outdoor
channels; activate pairing mode
14. AM/PM : morning/afternoon
MD/DM/Yr: calendar / clock with weekday (hour :
minute with second display)
15. Indoor humidity reading (current / MAX / MIN)
16. Outdoor temperature reading (current / MAX / MIN)
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REAR VIEW
RESE T
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1. RESET: reset the unit to default settings
2. °C / °F: select temperature unit
3. Battery compartment
REMOTE SENSOR (THGN132N)
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1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
USEFUL REFERENCE
Visit our website
www.oregonscientic.com to learn more about the
compatible sensors.
GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+/-).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
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LOCATION MEANING
Clock area Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature area Sensor batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 5 sensors.
To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Select a channel then press RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Place the sensor within 98 ft (30 m) of the main
unit using the table stand or wall mount.
TIP
Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any
location on the exterior of the home at a height of not
more than 5 ft (1.5 m) and which can shield it from direct
sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
1.5 m (5 ft)
NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures
below freezing.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
To search for a sensor:
• Press and hold and MODE at the same time for
2 seconds.
To auto-scan among sensors:
The main unit can search for the sensor(s)
automatically. The temperatures will be displayed
automatically in sequential order.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor
area shows the status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensor(s).
A channel has been found.
The sensor cannot be found.
TIP
The transmission range may vary depending on
many factors. You may need to place the sensor(s) in
different locations to get the best result(s).
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CLOCK
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter the
setting mode.
2. The settings order is: 12/24 hour format, hour,
minute, year, calendar format (day-month / month-
day), month, day and language.
3. Press or to change the settings.
4. Press MODE to conrm.
The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
To select display mode:
Toggle MODE to choose among clock with seconds /
clock with weekday / calendar.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To select temperature unit:
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Select °C or °F for temperature readings by a pin
or the top of a pen.
3. Close the battery door.
To select an outdoor sensor’s reading:
• Toggle or to select your desired sensor channel.
To auto-scan among sensors:
1. Press and hold and MEM at a time for 2
seconds to enable auto-scan function for all 5
channels. The temperature will be displayed
automatically in sequential order for 3 seconds
each.
2. To end, press or .
To display current, minimum and maximum
records of the day from a selected sensor:
• Toggle MEM.
To clear the records:
• Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
NOTE The record will also be cleared once the
batteries are removed from the main unit.
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls from 37°F to 28°F (3°C
to -2°C), LED indicator will ash, and
will stop ashing once the temperature is out of this
range.
• To disable the ice alert warning, press and at
the same time.
• The ice warning detection will restart once the
temperature falls out of 37°F to 28°F (3°C to -2°C),
and will then trigger the ash again when the
temperature falls into this range.
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NOTE As ice alert is only applicable to channel 1,
to prevent ashing of LED, select other channels on
outdoor sensor.
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
RESET
• Open the battery compartment.
• Press RESET to return to the default settings by a
pin or the top of a pen.
• Close the battery door.
CONNECT WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
You can remotely set the
weather station and read the
weather information through
Bluetooth®v4.0 using your mobile
device with the downloaded
application from the Apple Store.
To quickly nd the application,
type ‘Weather@Home’ as
keyword in the search engine.
Ensure your mobile device is
compatible with iOS 5 or Android
4.3 with Bluetooth®v4.0
PAIRING YOUR WEATHER STATION
First of all, you need to pair
your weather station with your
mobile device. will ash
on the screen of the weather
station while pairing and be on
after successful pairing.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds to enable a pair-
up for the main unit for 30 seconds.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds to disable a pair-up mode.
1. Tap to enter SETTINGS screen.
2. Tap on STATION area.
3. Tap Pair Up. Searching… displays. If you want to
cancel the pairing, tap Cancel.
4. Once the pairing is successful, it will return to
STATION screen.
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5. Tap on each channel to rename it. (Up to 20
characters including space are allowed). Tap
if completed. Tap to exit.
To remove sensor:
To remove any sensor from the weather station, Tap
Remove station on STATION
screen, all the sensors will be
removed at the same time.
To reposition the sensors on
screen:
1. On STATION screen, tap .
2. Press and hold at the
right side of a sensor. Drag it
to your desired position.
3. Tap to conrm.
SETTINGS
You can set your weather station through the
application, such as measurement units.
The settings are as follows:
• Temperature
• Barometric (with optional BTH sensor)
• Rainfall (not available in RAR213HGX)
• Wind speed (not available in RAR213HGX)
• Altitude (not available in RAR213HGX)
• Show unavailable sensor
• Automatically sync time
• Show sea level pressure (not available in RAR213HGX)
To select the measurement unit:
1. Tap to view the measurement unit options.
2. Tap on your desired unit.
3. Tap to go back to the previous screen.
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VIEW CURRENT READINGS
You can directly view all the weather readings from
different sensors through the application at a time.
The readings are in HOME screen.
NOTE If low battery icon displays on
the screen, please replace the batteries for the
corresponding device.
To show unavailable sensor:
If the sensor is out of range, the readings are interrupted
and -- (dash mode) displays on the screen. If you do not
want to show the unavailable sensor:
• On SETTINGS screen, touch and slide the button to
right to turn on the function, or sliding to left to turn
it off.
To automatically synchronize time:
Time and date on your weather station could be
automatically synchronized by your mobile device.
• On SETTINGS screen, touch and slide the button to
right to turn on the function, or sliding to left to turn
it off.
VIEW HISTORY READINGS
You can view history through the application. The
history could also be presented in graphs (past 24
hours or past 7 days).
To view the history:
1. Tap on your desired sensor area on the screen.
2. Tap to select your desired data or tap
to sort the data by date.
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OPTIONAL SENSOR FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
By applying the optional sensor (Model: BTH Sensor)
at a time, you can also view the following information
using your mobile device.
• Weather Forecast
• Air Pressure
USEFUL REFERENCE
The optional sensor (Model:
BTH Sensor) can be purchased from Oregon Scientic.
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items
such as newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid
over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is
collected separately for special treatment and not
as household waste.
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its nish for which Oregon
Scientic will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer's care instructions for information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with
a battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the
battery compartment before rst use.
NOTE
The technical specications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice. To download an electronic version of the
user manual, please visit
http://global.oregonscientic.com/customerSupport.php.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available
in all countries. For more information, please contact
your local retailer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H 135.6 x 73 x 51.2 mm
5.34 x 2.87 x 2.02 in
Weight 183g (6.46 ounces) include battery
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Power 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
Temperature range
for ice alert 3°C to -2°C
REMOTE UNIT (THGN132N)
L x W x H 50 x 22 x 96 mm
(1.97 x 0.87 x 3.78 in)
Weight 62g (2.22 ounces) without battery
Transmission range 98 ft (30 m) unobstructed
Signal frequency 433 MHZ
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website www.oregonscientic.com to learn
more about Oregon Scientic products.
For any inquiry, please contact our Customer Services
at info@oregonscientic.com.
Oregon Scientic Global Distribution Limited reserves
the right to interpret and construe any contents, terms
and provisions in this user manual and to amend it, at
its sole discretion, at any time without prior notice. To
the extent that there is any inconsistency between the
English version and any other language versions, the
English version shall prevail.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby the manufacturer, Oregon Scientic Global
Distribution Limited, declares that the radio equipment
type Weather@Home Thermo Plus Bluetooth-enabled
Thermo-Hygro Monitor (Model: RAR213HGX) is in
compliance with 2014/53/EU Directive. The full text
of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the
following internet address:
http://global.oregonscientic.com/customerSupport.php
COUNTRIES RED APPROVED COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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DISPOSAL INFORMATION FOR USERS
Pursuant to and in accordance with Article 14
of the Directive 2012/19/EU of the European
Parliament on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), and pursuant to and in
accordance with Article 20 of the Directive 2013/56/
EU of the European Parliament on batteries and
accumulators and waste batteries.
The barred symbol of the rubbish bin shown on the
equipment indicates that, at the end of its useful life, the
product must be collected separately from other waste.
Please note that the batteries/rechargeable batteries
must be removed from the equipment before it is given
as waste. To remove the batteries/accumulators refer
to the specications in the user manual. Therefore, any
products that have reached the end of their useful life
must be given to waste disposal centers specializing
in separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment, or given back to the dealer when purchasing
a new WEEE, pursuant to and in accordance with
Article 14 as implemented in the country.
The adequate separate collection for the subsequent
start-up of the equipment sent to be recycled, treated
and disposal of in an environmentally compatible way
contributes to preventing possible negative effects on
the environment and health and optimizes the recycling
and reuse of components making up the apparatus.
Abusive disposal of the product by the user involves
application of the administrative sanctions according to
the laws in force.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference
WARNING Changes or modications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please call our customer service number
(listed on our website at www.oregonscientic.com), or on
the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientic Inc.
Address: Brea Corporate Park
3020 Saturn St. Suite 200
Brea, CA 92821
Telephone No.: 1 [phone]
declare that the product
Product No.: RAR213HGX
Product Name: Weather@Home Thermo
Plus Bluetooth-enabled
Thermo-Hygro
Manufacturer: Oregon Scientic
Global Distribution Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device
may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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