Oregon Scientific RMR203HG User manual

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Temperature and Humidity Station
with Atomic Time
Model: RMR203HG
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
Clock.................................................................................4
Clock Reception..................................................................4
Manually Set Clock............................................................5
Temperature And Humidity............................................5
Ice Warning.........................................................................5
Backlight..........................................................................5
Reset................................................................................5
Precautions......................................................................5
Specifications..................................................................6
About Oregon Scientific..................................................6
EU-Declaration of Conformity.........................................7
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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW (FIG 1)
OUT
1. Remote sensor reception indicator
2. Clock signal reception indicator
3. MODE: Change settings / display
4. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds
5. / : Increase / decrease settings; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
6. Outdoor temperature and humidity
7. Indoor temperature and humidity
8. Clock with weekday
9. MEM: View current, maximum, minimum temperature /
humidity
10. Ice alert LED indicator
BACK VIEW (FIG 2)
1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal
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REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
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2
3
4
5
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).
LOCATION MEANING
Clock / alarm Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature
and humidity area
Sensor batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment (see FIG 3).
2. Select a channel 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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1.5 m (5 ft)
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 + MODE simultaneously.
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.
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.
• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of Anthorn,
England.
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold to enable or to disable signal
reception.
Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak,
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal
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reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window,
press and hold to force another signal search.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG
SIGNAL
WEAK
SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception first.
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format, hour,
minute, year, calendar mode (day – month / month–
day), month, day and language.
Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the
received clock signal time.
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.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold + MEM to display each sensor’s data for
3 seconds. To end press .
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2 °C (37°F to
28°F), LED indicator will flash, and will stop flashing once
the temperature is out of this range.
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
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.
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• 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.
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon
Scientific 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 first use.
The technical specifications 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 73 x 47 x 132.5 mm
(2.87 x 1.85 x 5.22 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
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Power 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THGN132N)
L x W x H 50 x 22 x 96 mm
(1.97 x 0.87 x 3.78 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)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about Oregon Scientific products.
If you’re in the US and would like to contact our Customer
Care department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp
OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit:
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www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Temperature
and Humidity Station with Atomic Time (Model: RMR203HG)
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 Scientific Customer Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVED COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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