Oregon Scientific RGR202 User manual

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Rain and Temperature Station
with Rainfall History
M
odel:
RGR202
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Overview .................................................................... 2
Front View ............................................................. 2
Back View ............................................................. 2
Remote Sensor .................................................... 3
Getting Started .......................................................... 3
Insert Batteries ...................................................... 3
Remote Sensor ........................................................ 3
Sensor Data Transmission .................................... 4
Rain Collector Overview
......................................... 4
Rain Collector Top View
........................................ 4
Rain Collector Side View
....................................... 5
Rain Collector
Setup
............................................. 5
Signals
.................................................................. 6
Clock ......................................................................... 6
Manually Set Clock ............................................... 6
Rainfall
...................................................................... 6
Rainfall History
....................................................... 6
Total Rain
fal
l
........................................................... 7
Rainfall Alert ........................................................... 7
Temperature ............................................................. 7
Reset ......................................................................... 7
Precautions .............................................................. 7
Specifi cations .......................................................... 8
About Oregon Scientifi c ......................................... 9
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 9
FCC Statement ........................................................ 9
Declaration Of Conformity ................................... 10
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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW (FIG. 1)
1. Remote rain collector reception indicator
2. Rainfall alert indicator
3. Remote sensor reception indicator
4. Outdoor temperature
5.
MODE
: Change settings / display
6.
/ HIST
: Toggle between past 9 days rainfall
history / today’s rainfall; increase setting
7. Today’s rainfall
8. Total rainfall
1
3
4
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
9. Clock with weekday
10.
SINCE
: Toggle clock with seconds / day / month;
display total annual rainfall
11.
SEARCH
/
: Search remote rain collector;
decrease setting
12.
Rainfall
alert LED indicator
BACK VIEW (FIG. 2)
1.
RESET
: Reset unit to default settings
2.
°C / °F
: Select temperature unit
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3.
RAIN ALERT
: Toggle between
rain
alert /
enable
alert /
d
isable alert; enter
r
ain alert
setting mode
4.
IN / MM
: Select rainfall unit
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG. 3)
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4.
RESET
hole
5.
CHANNEL
switch
GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see
FIG 2).
3. Press
RESET
after each battery change.
LOCATION MEANING
Clock area Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature Sensor batteries low
and humidity area
Rainfall area Rain collector sensor
batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR
To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment (see FIG 3).
2. Select Channel 1 then press
RESET
.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) 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
1.5 m (5 ft)
and which can shield it from direct
sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
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3
4
5
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LOCATION MEANING
Clock area Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature Sensor batteries low
Rainfall area Rain collector sensor
batteries low
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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
/
HIST
/ HIST /
+
MODE
.
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 experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
RAIN COLLECTOR OVERVIEW
RAIN COLLECTOR TOP VIEW
1.
Cross
: Check the levelling of the rain collector
1.5m(5ft)
Main unit is searching for
sensor(s).
A channel has been found.
found.
OUT OUT
OUT OUT OUT OUT
OUT
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RAIN COLLECTOR SIDE VIEW
1.
Antenna
: Transmit radio signal to main unit
2.
RESET
hole
3. Battery compartment
RAIN COLLECTOR SETUP
1. Mount the rain collector on a level surface,
positioning it within effective range (30m / 100ft) of
main unit.
2. Place drops of water on the cross at the base of the
rail collector to check leveling.
3. Use the metal ring to adjust the leveling of the rain
collector.
4. Remove the fi ber tape from around the bucket
assemblies.
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2
3
4
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NOTE
Each time the batteries are replaced, repeat
the rain collector setup steps 1-4.
SIGNALS
To search for the rain collector:
Press and hold
SEARCH
/
.
The remote rain collector reception indicator in the
rainfall area shows the status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
No signal.
Searching for signal.
Signal connected.
TIP
The transmission range may vary depending on
many factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
CLOCK
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold
MODE
.
2. Press
/
HIST
or
SEARCH
/
to change the
settings.
3. Press
MODE
to confi rm.
4. The settings order is: 12/24 hr format, hour, minute,
year, calendar mode (day – month / month – day),
month, day and language.
NOTE
The language options are English (E), German
(D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
To select display mode:
Press
MODE
to choose between clock with seconds /
weekday / calendar.
RAINFALL
Today’s rainfall appears on the fi rst line of the display.
Press
IN / MM
to toggle between inches and
millimeters.
RAINFALL HISTORY
The rainfall history is displayed on the second line of the
display. The main unit can record and store up to nine
days of rainfall.
To display the record for a particular day:
Press
/
HIST
to toggle between daily rainfall and
rainfall history over the past nine days. The day of the
record will be displayed with a minus (-) sign at the top
left hand corner. “TODAY” means the record is for the
current day.
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To clear the current day’s rainfall record:
Press and hold
SINCE
for two seconds. Note that this
will also clear the total rainfall record.
CAUTION
Other sensors using the 433 MHz
transmission frequency may infl uence the rainfall
reading. Please avoid placing those sensors too close
to the unit.
TOTAL RAINFALL
The total rainfall is displayed on the second line of the
display.
To display the commencing date of the total rainfall
record:
Press
SINCE
. The date will appear on the bottom line
of the display.
To clear the existing commencing date and reset it
to start again:
Press and hold
SINCE
. The total rainfall and today
rainfall will be reset to zero and the unit will start again
to collect the rainfall data.
RAINFALL ALERT
To set the rainfall
alert
value:
1. Press and hold
RAIN ALERT
to enter setting mode.
ALERT to enter setting mode. ALERT
2. Press
/
HIST
or
SEARCH
/
to toggle values.
3. Press
RAIN ALERT
to confi rm.
indicates rainfall
alert function is enabled.
To deactivate rainfall alert:
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The rainfall alert will be activated when the
rainfall is
equal to or more than the rainfall alert value;
and
LED indicator will fl ash continuously.
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To deactivate the rainfall alert, press
RAIN ALERT
or increase the rainfall alert value.
TEMPERATURE
To toggle temperature unit:
Press
°C / °F
.
RESET
Press
RESET
to return to the default settings.
PRECAUTIONS
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Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
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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.
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Do not tamper with the unit’s internal
components.
This invalidates the warranty.
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Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
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•
Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
•
When disposing of this product, ensure it is
collected
separately for special treatment.
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Placement of this product on certain types of
wood may result in damage to its fi nish for which
Oregon Scientifi c will not be responsible. Consult
the furniture manufacturer’s care
instructions for
information.
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The contents of this manual may not be
reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
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Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted
municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
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Please note that some units are equipped with a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the
battery compartment before fi rst use.
NOTE
The technical specifi cations for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H
89 x 41.6 x 116.5 mm
(3.50 x 1.64 x 4.59 in)
Weight
241 g (8.5 oz) without battery
Temperature range
-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Resolution
0.1°C (0.2°F)
Signal frequency
433 MHz
Power
2 x UM-
4
(AAA)
1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THN132N)
L x W x H
96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.78 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
Weight
62 g (2.22 ounces)
Transmission range
30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Power
1x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
RAIN COLLECTOR
Diam x H 140 x 145 mm (5.5 x 5.7 in)
Weight 260 g (9.2 oz)
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Power 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (
www.oregonscientifi c.com
www.oregonscientifi c.com
) to learn
more about Oregon Scientifi c products. If you’re in
the US and would like to contact our Customer Care
department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientifi c.
www2.oregonscientifi c.
com/service/support
com/service/support
OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientifi c.com/about/international
www2.oregonscientifi c.com/about/international
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientifi c, declares that this
Rain
and Temperature Station
with Rainfall History
(Model: RGR202) is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration
of Conformity is available on request via our Oregon
Scientifi c Customer Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE
APPROVAL
COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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 that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifi cations 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
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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•
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.oregonscientifi c.
com, or on the warranty card for this product) for all
inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientifi c, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: RGR202
Product Name: Rain and Temperature Station
with Rainfall History
Manufacturer: IDT Technology 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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