Oregon Scientific RMS 300 User manual

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Indoor / Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer
with USB and Clock
Model: RMS300 / RMS300A
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..........................................................4
Temperature And Humidity..........................................5
Ice Alert (Channel 1 Only)..............................................5
Connection to PC.........................................................5
Backlight................................................................6
Reset.............................................................6
Specifications.................................................6
Precautions.................................................6
About Oregon Scientific................................................7
EU-Declaration of Conformity......................................7
FCC Statement...............................................................7
Declaration of Conformity................................................8
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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW (FIG 1)
LIGHT
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810
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1. Remote sensor battery indicator
2. Remote sensor reception icon
3. Outdoor temperature
4. Outdoor humidity
5. Indoor temperature and humidity
6. Clock signal reception indicator
7. Main unit battery indicator
8. Clock / calendar display
9. USB status indicator
10. Time zone (RMS300A only)
11. Ice alert LED indicator
12. LIGHT: Activate backlight
BACK VIEW (FIG 2)
UK
RESET
EU
MODE MEM
ºC/ºF
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1. MODE: Toggle between clock displays; enter setting
mode
2. : Increase values in setting mode; activate clock
signal reception
3. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
4. USB port (at the side)
5. Battery compartment (at the bottom)
6. MEM:Toggle between maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity displays
7. : Decrease values in setting mode; deactivate
clock signal reception
8. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
9. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal (RMS300
only)
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
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2
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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 / alarm area Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature area Remote sensor batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR
The remote sensor can collect data from up to 3 channels.
To set up the remote sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment and insert batteries,
matching the polarity.
2. Select a channel then press RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Place the remote sensor within 30 m (98 ft) from the
main unit.
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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 + MODE.
The remote sensor reception icon will show the following
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.
RMS300:
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.
RMS300A:
WWVB-60 signal: within 3200 km (2000 miles) of Fort
Collins, Colorado.
To enable / disable clock signal reception:
Press and hold to enable or to disable clock
signal reception.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak,
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal
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
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MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the clock signal reception
first.
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings. The settings
order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format, hour, minute, year,
calendar mode (month – day / day – month), month, day
and language.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
RMS300: Time zone sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the
received clock signal time. If you have deactivated the clock
signal reception, do not set a value for time zone.
RMS300A: Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (E) Eastern,
(C) Central or (M) Mountain.
NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
To select clock display mode:
Press MODE to toggle between clock with seconds, clock
with weekday and calendar.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To auto-scan channels:
Press and hold + MEM to display each channel’s
recorded data in sequence for 3 seconds.
To select channel, press .
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
temperature/ humidity record of a selected channel:
Press MEM.
To clear the temperature / humidity record displayed:
Press and hold MEM.
ICE ALERT (CHANNEL 1 ONLY)
If the temperature falls between 3°C to -2 °C (37°F to 28°F),
the green ice alert LED indicator will flash continuously, and
will stop flashing once the temperature is out of this range.
CONNECTION TO PC
Weather data of temperature and humidity readings can be
uploaded to the computer by connecting the main unit to
the computer.
To upload the weather data to the computer:
1. Install the PC software. It can be available for download
at this address:
http://10.1.6.110/rms300.exe
2. Follow instructions in the software programme.
3. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port and
the other end into the computer.
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4. If data upload is completed, the display will show
“ ”.
NOTE Computer system requirements:
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 or above
• Processor: 300 MHz or higher CPU speed
• RAM: 128 megabytes (MB)
• Hard disk free space: 50 Mbytes (GB)
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
NOTE The USB is only used for uploading weather data. It
cannot be used for charging battery power.
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate LED backlight for 5 seconds.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H 72 x 58 x 165 mm
(2.8 x 2.3 x 6.5 in)
Weight 190 g (6.7 oz)
without battery
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Temperature
resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
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 (1.9 x 0.9 x 3.8 in)
Weight 62 g (2.2 ounces) without battery
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Number of channel 3
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery
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
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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 normal
household waste.
• 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.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the
contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.
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
OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Indoor /
Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer with USB and Clock (model:
RMS300 / RMS300A) 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
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 modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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.
• 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.oregonscientific.com, or on
the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: RMS300 / RMS300A
Product Name: Indoor / Outdoor Thermo-
Hygrometer with USB and
Clock
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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