Oregon Scientific WRB603 User manual

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CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................... 3
Product Overview ................................................ 4
Weather Station WRB603 – Front View ............... 4
Weather Station WRB603 – Back View ................ 4
Weather Station WRB603 – LCD ........................ 5
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA – Front View ......... 5
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA – LCD ................... 5
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA – Back View .......... 5
Radio WR602 – Front View .................................. 6
Radio WR602 – Back View .................................. 7
Radio WR602 – Belt Clip ..................................... 7
Radio WR602 – Neck Strap ................................. 7
Getting Started ..................................................... 8
Batteries .......................................................... 8
AC / DC Adapter ................................................ 9
Remote Sensor RTGR328NA ................................ 9
Set Up Sensor ....................................................... 9
Data Transmission ................................................10
Portable Public Alert Radio
with Weather Station
Model: WRB603/WR602
USER MANUAL
Search for Sensor .............................................. 10
Weather Station WRB603 ......................................... 10
Atomic Clock ..................................................... 11
Time Zones ....................................................... 11
Turn Atomic Clock ON / OFF ............................. 11
Set Clock ............................................................ 12
Switch Clock Display ........................................ 12
Alarm ................................................................. 12
Weather Forecast Display ................................. 13
Temperature and Humidity ................................ 13
Radio WR602 ............................................................. 14
About the National Weather Radio System ...... 14
Consumer Electronics Assoc. (CEA) ................ 14
Turn the Radio ON / OFF ................................ 14
Display Modes ................................................... 14
Change Settings ................................................ 15
Reception Signal Status .................................... 15
NOAA Alert Messages WR602 ................................ 16
Message Codes Used by the NWR .................... 16
Set Up Radio To Receive NOAAAlert Messages ...... 16
Finding Local Channels & Same Codes ......... 16
Radio WR602 – Channels ........................................ 17
About Radio Channels ....................................... 17
Setting the Radio Channel ................................. 17
Radio WR602 – Locations ....................................... 18
Setting the Location ........................................... 18
Activate / Deactivate Location .......................... 18
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SAME Code – What Each Digit Means .............. 19
Reception Test ........................................................... 20
Reception Problems And Solutions ....................... 20
Many ThingsAttect Reception! ........................... 20
Radio WR602 – Home / Travel Feature ................. 20
Radio WR602 –
Interpreting NOAA Alert Messages .. 21
Radio WR602 – Clock & Calendar ....................... 25
Radio WR602 – Alarm ................................... 25
Radio WR602 – Volume ......................................... 25
Radio WR602 - External Speaker Jack .................. 26
Backlight ................................................. 26
Reset System .......................................... 26
Warnings ................................................... 26
Specifications ............................................. 27
About Oregon Scientific ............................... 28
FCC Statement ........................................ 28
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Portable
Public Alert Radio with Weather Station (WRB603/
WR602).
This radio (WR602) operates on the same radio
frequencies used by the National Weather Radio (NWR)
and can send you NOAA alert messages to warn you
about weather and other environmental dangers. This
lightweight, splashproof radio is constructed of durable
materials and has a reception range of up to 50 miles
(64 km). It is also equipped with a digital clock and daily
alarm.
The weather station (WRB603) forecasts the weather,
provides indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity
readings, a clock, calendar and alarm, as well as a
recharging cradle for the radio.
The remote sensor (RTGR328NA) sends the atomic
clock signal and outdoor temperature and humidity
information to the weather station.
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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
WEATHER STATION WRB603 - FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button
2. / :Increase or decrease setting; activate
or deactivate RF clock
3. CHANNEL: Switch between remote sensors
4. MODE: Change display / settings
5. MEMORY: View current max. / min. temperature
and humidity readings
6. :Display alarm time; enter alarm setting
mode
7. Weather Forecast Area
8. Temperature / Humidity Area
9. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
10. Recharging cradle
11. LED indicator: Shows red when radio is
charging
WEATHER STATION WRB603 - BACK VIEW
1. °C / °Fswitch
2. RESET hole
3. AC / DC adapter
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WEATHER STATION WRB603 - LCD
1. Weather display
2. Alarm 1
3. Alarm 2
4. Atomic clock signal status
5. Time / alarm time / calendar
6. Low battery icon for remote sensor
7. Channel no. / reception status
8. Outdoor temperature
9. Outdoor humidity
10. Indoor area icon
11. Indoor temperature
12. Indoor humidity
REMOTE SENSOR RTGR328NA – FRONT VIEW
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
REMOTE SENSOR RTGR328NA – LCD
1. US time zone indicator
2. Reception
3. Channel no.
4. Low battery indicator
5. Time
6. Temperature (°C or °F)
7. Relative humidity
8. Temperature / humidity reading
REMOTE SENSOR RTGR328NA – BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount (recess hole)
2. Channel
3. RESET
4. °C/°F
5. SEARCH
6. ZONE
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
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RADIO WR602 – FRONT VIEW
1. LCD
2. TR / HM: Press and hold to select travel or home
mode
3. EXIT: Press to exit any display or setting (clock is
default setting)
4. / : Increase / decrease settings;
increase / decrease volume; enable / disable
alarm 1 or 2; scroll up or down to select county
code
5. LED indicator: Red / green LED indicates radio
ON / OFF and alert status
6. : Press and hold to activate / deactivate keypad
lock
7. :Press to toggle between NOAA alert
messages
8. MENU: Press to switch between clock, calendar,
alarm 1 and 2 displays; press and hold to enter
setting mode
9. Radio speaker
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RADIO WR602 – BACK VIEW
1. Antenna
2. Neck strap: Insertion point for neck strap
3. : Press to activate 8-minute snooze and / or
backlight for 5 seconds
4. :Press and hold to turn power ON / OFF; press
to switch between NOAA ON / Standby / Mute /
OFF modes
5. External speaker jack
6. RESET hole
7. Battery compartment
RADIO WR602 – BELT CLIP
RADIO WR602 – NECK STRAP
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
RADIO (WR602)
Rechargeable batteries are included and must be used
if you want to use the recharging cradle. However, the
radio can use 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries.
Insert the rechargeable battery by putting the piece at
the end of the wire into the indentation at the bottom
right of the battery compartment:
REMOTE SENSOR
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+
and -) as shown in the battery compartment. Press
RESET after each battery change.
shows when batteries are low.
UNIT LOCATION
Remote sensor Outdoor Temperature / Humidity Area
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries in the remote
sensor. It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer performance and lithium
batteries in colder climates. Please dispose of used
batteries properly to prevent harm to the environment.
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AC / DC ADAPTER
Insert the adapter into the weather station to turn it on
and allow charging for the radio.
REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328NA)
This remote temperature-humidity sensor can receive
and transmit atomic clock signals, collect outdoor
temperature and humidity readings, and then relay them
back to the weather station. It can be used with up to 4
other remote temperature-humidity sensors.
NOTE Additional remote sensors that measure
temperature and humidity are sold separately.
SET UP SENSOR
1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Set the channel number (1-5). If you are using
more than one remote unit, select a different
channel number for each unit
3. Insert the batteries.
4. Set the measurement unit (°F or °C) and select the
US time zone – Pacific (P), Mountain (M), Central
(C) and Eastern (E).
5. Press RESET.
6. Replace and secure the battery compartment lid.
7. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
For best results:
• Insert the batteries and select the channel
before you mount the sensor.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 98 feet (30 meters)
from the weather station.
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• Position the sensor so that it faces the weather
station, 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 electronicobjects.
• Position the sensor close to the weather station
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 reception.
Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts
of water. Because of this they will freeze in low
temperatures of approximately 10°F (-12°C). Disposable
lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for
temperature with an estimated freezing range of below
-40°F (-40°C). The Liquid Crystal Display in outdoor
thermometers will remain operational to -20°F (-28°C)
with adequate power.
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may
temporarily reduce the effective range of the unit. 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).
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor approx. every 60 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Outdoor Temperature /
Humidity Area indicates the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensors
Selected sensor has been found
Sensor 1 is sending data. (The
number shows which sensor is
selected)
--- shows in Temp / The selected sensor cannot be
Humidity Area found. Search for the sensor or
check batteries
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for the temperature-humidity sensor,
simultaneously press and hold MEMORY and
CHANNEL on the weather station.
NOTE If the sensor is not found, check the batteries.
WEATHER STATION WRB603
This product tracks the time and date based on radio-
controlled signals from the RTGR328NA sensor or
manual settings that you enter.
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