Oregon Scientific WeatherBox BAR383HG User manual

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WeatherBox
Wireless Weather Station
Model: BAR383HG / BAR383HGA
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Contents .................................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................. 2
Clock Overview ......................................................... 2
Front View ............................................................ 2
Back View ............................................................. 2
LCD Display .......................................................... 3
Remote Sensor (RTGR383 / RTGR383A) ........... 3
Getting Started ......................................................... 4
Setting up the Clock ............................................. 4
Setting up the Sensor .......................................... 4
Clock .......................................................................... 5
Clock Reception ................................................... 5
Reception Signal .................................................. 6
Clock Display ........................................................ 6
Clock Settings .......................................................... 7
Alarm ......................................................................... 7
Weather Forecast ..................................................... 7
Temperature and Humidity ...................................... 8
Maximum / Minimum Records .............................. 8
Backlight ................................................................... 8
Reset .......................................................................... 8
Precautions ............................................................... 8
Specifications ........................................................... 9
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 10
EU-Declaration of Conformity ............................... 10
FCC Statement ....................................................... 10
Declaration of Conformity ................................... 11
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM wireless
weather station. This weather station is supplied with
a remote sensor (RTGR383 / RTGR383A) and can
support up to 5 sensors in total (additional sensors sold
separately).
NOTE Please 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 about.
NOTE Please take care when handling this product.
For further information please see PRECAUTIONS.
CLOCK OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. MODE / SNOOZE: select display area; toggle
display modes; adjust settings; activate 8 minute
snooze; deactivate alarm
BACK VIEW
1. Ventilation holes
2. °C / °F: toggle temperature display unit
3. MEMORY / ON / OFF: view temperature and
humidity history; toggle alarm ON / OFF
4. SEARCH SENSOR / RF CLOCK: search for sensor
/ clock signal reception
5. RESET
6. Battery compartment
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LCD DISPLAY
Clock Display Area
1. Area selected icon
2. Time display
3. Main unit battery low
4. Alarm mode selected
5. Clock signal reception
6. Alarm ON / OFF
Weather Display Area
1. Weather forecast
2. Sensor battery low
3. Indoor temperature and humidity
4. Outdoor temperature and humidity
5. Temperature
6. Maximum / minimum displayed
7. Humidity
REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR383 / RTGR383A)
1. Clock reception
2. US time zone (RTGR383A only)
3. Sensor channel
4. Battery low icon
5. LED indicator
6. Clock
7. Temperature / humidity reading
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1. Wall Mount
2. °C / °F: toggle temperature display unit
3. SEARCH
4. EU / UK switch (RTGR383HG)
US TIME ZONE button (RTGR383HGA)
5. Battery Compartment Cover
6. RESET
7. Channel Switch (1 - 5)
8. Battery compartment
GETTING STARTED
SETTING UP THE CLOCK
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+
and -). RESET after each battery change.
indicates the batteries are low.
UNIT LOCATION
Main unit Clock display area
Remote sensor Weather display area
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is
recommended that you use alkaline batteries with
this product for longer usage and lithium batteries for
temperatures below freezing.
SETTING UP THE SENSOR
1. Slide the rear panel off the sensor.
2. Open the battery compartment cover using a small
screwdriver.
3. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -)
as shown in the battery compartment.
4. Set the channel switch. Select a different channel
for each sensor.
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5. Slide EU / UK to the position that matches your
location (RTGR383). Press US TIME ZONE to
select: Pacific (P), Mountain (M), Central (C) or
Eastern (E) (RTGR383A).
6. Press °C / °F to select temperature unit.
7. Press RESET on the sensor.
8. Close the remote sensor battery compartment and
slide on the cover.
indicates sensor batteries are low.
For best results:
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 100 meters (328
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.
• You may need to experiment with various locations
to get the best results.
Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts
of water. Because of this they will freeze in low
temperatures of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable
Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for
temperature with an estimated freezing range of below
-30°C (-22°F).
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold
may temporarily reduce the effective range between the
sensor and the base station. If the unit’s performance
fails due to low temperature, the unit will resume proper
functioning as the temperature rises to within the
normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage
will occur to the unit due to low temperatures).
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its calendar
clock automatically once it is brought within range of
a radio signal:
BAR383HG:
• DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe
• MSF-60 generated from Rugby, England.
The radio signal range is 1500km (932 miles)
BAR383HGA:
• WWVB-60 generated from the atomic clock in Fort
Collins, Colorado.
The radio signal range is 3219km (2000 miles)
The clock reception icon on the sensor indicates signal
strength.
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STRONG WEAK NO SIGNAL
The reception icon will blink when it is searching for a
signal. If the radio signal is weak, it can take up to 24
hours to get a valid signal reception.
RECEPTION SIGNAL
To force the sensor to search for clock signals:
• Press and hold SEARCH on the sensor for 2
seconds.
Clock area reception indicator:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Connection between main unit and
sensor collecting signals
Sensor signal reception
Main unit has contacted sensor; time
is synchronised
Main unit has contacted sensor; time
is not synchronised
Main unit has lost contact with sensor;
time is synchronised
Main unit has lost contact with sensor;
time is not synchronised
Main unit cannot contact sensor
No icon Clock reception disabled
To toggle clock reception ON/OFF:
1. Press MODE / SNOOZE to select Clock display
area. appears to indicate the area selected.
2. Press and hold SEARCH SENSOR/ RF CLOCK for
two seconds to enable / disable clock reception.
To force the clock to search for the sensor and
retrieve clock signals:
1. Press MODE / SNOOZE to navigate to the Weather
display area.
2. Press and hold MEMORY / ON / OFF for 2
seconds.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit searching for
sensor
Sensor channel has been
found
The sensor cannot be
found.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions and remote unit location.
CLOCK DISPLAY
Rotate MODE / SNOOZE when clock display area is
selected to choose between the following display modes:
• Clock with seconds
• Clock with weekday
• Calendar with weekday
• Time offset clock with weekday
• Alarm
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CLOCK SETTINGS
You only need to do this if you have disabled the clock
radio reception, or if you are too far from the radio
signal.
To set the clock:
1. Press MODE / SNOOZE to select Clock display
area and rotate MODE / SNOOZE to navigate to a
clock display mode.
2. Press and hold MODE / SNOOZE for 2 seconds.
3. Rotate MODE / SNOOZE to adjust the setting.
4. Press MODE / SNOOZE to confirm and move to the
next setting,
5. The settings order is: time offset, 12 / 24 hr format,
hour, minute, year, month / day format, month, day
and language.
NOTE If you enter + 1 in the time offset setting, this will
give you your local time plus one hour. If you are in the
US (BAR383HGA only) set the clock to:
0 for Pacific time +1 for Mountain time
+2 for Central time +3 for Eastern time
NOTE The language options are: English (E), French
(F), German (G), Italian (I) and Spanish (S).
ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press MODE / SNOOZE to select Clock display
area and rotate MODE / SNOOZE to navigate to
Alarm display mode. will appear.
2. Press and hold MODE / SNOOZE for 2 seconds.
3. Rotate MODE / SNOOZE to select the hour and
press MODE / SNOOZE to confirm.
4. Rotate MODE / SNOOZE to select the minute and
press MODE / SNOOZE to confirm. indicates
alarm is ON.
To toggle alarms ON / OFF:
• Press MEMORY / ON / OFF. indicates alarm
is ON.
To silence the alarm:
• Press MODE / SNOOZE to silence the alarm for 8
minutes. Press MEMORY / ON / OFF to turn it off
during the 8-minute snooze time.
OR
• Rotate MODE / SNOOZE or press any other key to
stop the alarm and reset it to activate at the same
time the next day.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on
barometric pressure trend readings.
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ICON DESCRIPTION
Sunny
Partially cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F on the main unit.
To select sensor displayed:
1. Press MODE / SNOOZE to select Weather area.
2. Rotate MODE / SNOOZE. indicates the sensor
number currently displayed.
NOTE indicates indoor temperature and humidity
is displayed.
To activate auto-scan between sensors:
1. Press MODE / SNOOZE to select Weather area.
2. Press and hold MODE / SNOOZE for 2 seconds.
Each sensor’s data will be displayed for 3 seconds.
3. To deactivate auto-scan press MEMORY/ ON /
OFF or rotate MODE / SNOOZE.
NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only
temperature data, humidity information will not be
shown.
MAXIMUM / MINIMUM RECORDS
1. Press MODE / SNOOZE to select Weather area.
2. Press MEMORY / ON / OFF to toggle maxmum
/ minimum and current settings for the sensor
selected.
To clear maximum and minimum records press and hold
MEMORY / ON / OFF for 2 seconds.
BACKLIGHT
Press MODE / SNOOZE to activate the backlight for 8
seconds.
RESET
To return the main unit to the default settings use a thin
blunt object such as a ballpoint pen to press RESET.
To reset the sensor press RESET in the battery
compartment.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are
a few precautions:
• Do not cover the ventilation holes. Make sure items
that are nearby such as newspapers, tablcloths,
curtains etc cannot accidentally cover the ventilation
holes.
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
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dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in
malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged
battery and distorted parts.
• Placement of this product on wood surfaces with
certain types of finishes, such as clear varnish, may
result in damage to the finish. Consult the furniture
manufacturer’s care instructions for direction as to
the types of objects that may safely be placed on
the wood surface. Oregon Scientific shall not be
responsible for any damage to wood surfaces from
contact with this product.
• 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.
Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains
no user-serviceable parts.
• Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s
instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this
manual may differ from the actual display.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
NOTE 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 80 x 80 x 150 mm
(3.15 x 3.15 x 5.9 in)
Weight 530 g (18.7 oz)
Temperature unit °C / °F
Indoor temperature range -5°C to 50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
Outdoor temperature range -20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Clock frequency DCF-77 (EU)
MSF-60 (UK)
WWVB-60 (US)
Signal frequency 433MHz
Clock signal reception Auto or manual (disabled)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Memory Min / Max humidity
and temperature
Alarm duration 2 minutes
Snooze 8 minutes
Hour format 12 / 24 hour format
Calendar language E, I, F, D, or S
Power 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
REMOTE UNIT
L x W x H 70 x 25 x 120 mm
(2.8 x 1.0 x 4.7 in)
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Weight 180 g (6.3 oz)
with battery
Transmission range 70 m (230 ft) unobstructed
Power 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Channels 1 - 5
Temperature unit °C / °F
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
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We hope you will find all the information you need on
our website, however if you’re in the US and would
like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care
department directly, please visit:
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OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that the Wireless
Weather Station (Model BAR383HG) 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.
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 complance 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,
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
ALL EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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