Oregon Scientific WMH90 User manual

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4-Day Weather Forecaster
Model: WMH90
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................. 2
Overview ................................................................... 2
Front View .............................................................. 2
Back View .............................................................. 3
Remote Sensor ...................................................... 4
Getting Started ......................................................... 4
Set Up Remote Sensor .......................................... 4
Sensor Data Transmission ..................................... 4
Set Up Main Unit .................................................... 5
Weather Information Display ................................... 5
Regional Weather Information ............................... 5
Local Temperature And Humidity ........................... 7
Weather Warning Message .................................... 7
Clock .......................................................................... 7
To Manually Set Clock ........................................... 7
Alarm ......................................................................... 7
To Set Alarm ........................................................... 7
To Activate / Deactivate Alarm ............................... 8
To Silence Alarm .................................................... 8
Display Contrast ....................................................... 8
Backlight ................................................................... 8
Reset .......................................................................... 8
Specifications ........................................................... 8
Main Unit ................................................................ 8
Remote Thermo Sensor (THN132N) ..................... 8
Precautions ............................................................... 9
About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 10
EU-Declaration Of Conformity .............................. 10
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ 4-Day
Weather Forecaster (WMH90).
This wireless, plug and play weather station is capable of
receiving weather information from the whole of Europe.
European countries and cities are user-selectable,
allowing users to display the weather information of the
selected European city on the main unit.
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.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. MD / DM: calendar format (month-day or day-
month)
2. : main unit batteries low
3. : indicate daily alarm is On
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4. : indicate in Alarm mode
5. : indicate AM / PM
6. : clock signal reception indicator
7. : weather information signal reception indicator
8. Country name / City name / Clock / Daily alarm /
Calendar / Message
9. Today’s regional weather forecast / Day and night
temperature / Amount of precipitation / Wind speed
and direction (user selected city)
10. : sensor batteries low
11. : indicate outdoor sensor reception status
12. Local indoor and outdoor temperature and indoor
humidity
13. Next 3-day regional weather forecast with day /
night temperature and amount of precipitation (user
selected city)
14. ALARM: activate / deactivate alarm; set alarm
15. MODE: toggle between time / calendar and
message display; set clock
16. SNOOZE / LIGHT: activate snooze function; turn on
backlight
17. : increase value of the setting; display next
country / city; initiate sensor search with
18. : decrease value of the setting; display previous
country / city; initiate sensor search with
BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET: reset unit to default settings
3. ºC / ºF: select temperature unit
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REMOTE SENSOR
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
GETTING STARTED
SET UP REMOTE SENSOR
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert battery, matching the polarities (+ / -).
3. Select channel then press RESET.
4. Close the battery door.
TIP 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 .
For best results:
• Place the sensor within 100 m (300 ft) of the main
unit.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main unit,
minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls and
furniture.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to
the sky, away from metallic / 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.
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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.
The main unit will search only for already
registered sensor or new sensor reset within last 30
minutes. To register a new sensor, reset sensor prior
to search.
TIP The transmission range may vary depending on
many factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
SET UP MAIN UNIT
Set up the remote sensor before installing the
main unit.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine or fire.
WEATHER INFORMATION DISPLAY
REGIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION
This unit displays the current and next 3-day weather
information of a user-selected regional city. indicates
strong signal reception of weather information.
ICON LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar /
Message area
Some cities’ data
are received
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Past 2 days’ data
of the selected city
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar /
Message area
Most cities’ data
are received
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Yesterday’s data of
the selected city
(blinking)
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar /
Message area
During signal
testing, no signal
synchronized
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Past 2 days’ data
of the selected city,
with message
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(blinking)
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar /
Message area
During signal
testing, signal
synchronized
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
Yesterday’s data of
the selected city,
with message
No icon
Clock / Alarm /
Calendar /
Message area
No information
received
Today’s Weather /
Regional Weather
area
No valid data for
the selected city
To select a city (within a selected country):
Press or .
To select a country:
Press and hold MODE. Then press or . Press
MODE to confirm.
For current weather information, the unit will display the
weather forecast icon, day / night temperature, amount
of precipitation and wind speed / direction.
For the next 3-day weather information, the unit will
display the weather forecast icon, day / night temperature
and amount of precipitation.
The table below lists the weather forecast icons
and their respective meanings.
Day-time
icon Meaning Night-time icon
Sunny / Clear
Mainly cloudy
Cloudy
Foggy
Rain showers
Heavy rain
Deluge
Sultry
Sleet
Flurry
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LOCAL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Display of the local temperature and humidity is
automatically toggled between one another.
When the temperature is out of range, “HH.
H” and “LL.L” will be displayed until the temperature is
within range again.
WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE
When there is weather warning message, it is
automatically displayed in scrolling manner and toggled
with clock / calendar.
To review messages:
Press MODE repeatedly.
CLOCK
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal:
• DCF-77 signal of Frankfurt, Germany
• HBG-75 signal of Prangins, Switzerland
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.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG
SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
TO MANUALLY SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press / to change setting options. The
settings order is: country, city, display contrast, +/-1
time zone, 12/24 hour format, hour, minute, year,
month-day / day-month, month, day and language.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
The language options are English (E), German
(D), French (F), Italian (I) and Spanish (S).
If the clock signal reception is strong, you are
unable to manually set the time.
ALARM
TO SET ALARM
1. Press ALARM to enter Alarm mode. indicates
in Alarm mode.
2. Press and hold ALARM to enter settings.
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3. Press / to set hour and minute.
4. Press ALARM to confirm.
5. Press MODE to return to clock display.
TO ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE ALARM
1. Press ALARM to enter Alarm mode. indicates
in Alarm mode.
2. Press ALARM repeatedly to activate or deactivate
alarm. indicates alarm is On.
3. Press MODE to confirm and return to clock display.
TO SILENCE ALARM
• Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to snooze alarm for 8
minutes.
OR
• Press any key to turn the alarm off and activate it
again after 24 hours.
DISPLAY CONTRAST
You can adjust the clarity level of the display. Press and
hold MODE until “CONTR” is shown, then select from
0 (lowest) to 15 (highest) by pressing / for
your preferred level of display contrast. Press MODE
to confirm.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate LED backlight for
8 seconds.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
Dimensions (L x W x H) 95 x 48 x 165 mm
(3.7 x 1.9 x 6.5 in)
Weight 240 g (8.47 oz)
without battery
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Humidity range 25% to 90%
Humidity resolution 1%
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
REMOTE THERMO SENSOR (THN132N)
L x W x H 96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.78 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
Weight 50 g (1.76 oz)
without battery
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Temperature range -20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
Temperature resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Transmission range 100 m (300 ft) unobstructed
Transmission period Approximately every
60 seconds
Number of channels 3
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V 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
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.
The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
Features and accessories will not be available
in all countries. For more information, please contact
your local retailer.
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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: www2.
oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this 4-Day
Weather Forecaster (Model: WMH90) 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 APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EU Countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
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