Oregon Scientific BAR388HGA-BK User Manual - Page 1

Wireless Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity Display and Self-Setting Atomic Clock Model: BAR388HGA USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity Display and Self-Setting Atomic Clock (BAR388HGA). This clock is supplied with a remote sensor (THGR122N) and can support up to 3 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. CLOCK OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW � � � � � � 1. SNOOZE 2. Weather Forecast Area 3. Outdoor Temperature Area 4. Indoor Temperature Area 5. Clock / Alarm Area 6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm BACK VIEW � � � � � � � � � �� 1. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal 2. MODE: Change settings / display 3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 4. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity 5. PRESSURE: Select pressure unit; set altitude 6. HEAT INDEX: Display heat index 7. TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable hi or lo temperature / humidity alarm for channel 1 8. °C / °F: Select temperature unit 9. RESET: Reset unit to default settings 10. Battery compartment LCD DISPLAY Weather Forecast Area: � � � � � � � 1. Pressure trend 2. Weather forecast 3. Comfort zone 4. Pressure icon 5. Altitude icon 6. Pressure / altitude unit 7. Heat index icon Outdoor Temperature Area: � � � � � � �� � � � �� 1. Heat index icon 2. Hi / lo temperature alarm 3. Sensor reception icon 4. Sensor battery low 5. Max / min icon 6. Temperature display 7. Ice warning is active 8. Hi / lo humidity alarm 9. Temperature trend 10. Humidity trend 11. Humidity display Indoor Temperature Area: � � � � � � 1. Indoor sensor icon 2. Max / min icon 3. Temperature display 4. Temperature trend 5. Humidity trend 6. Humidity display Clock / Alarm Area: � � � � � � � 1. Alarm set 2. AM / PM icon 3. Clock signal reception 4. Low battery icon 5. Clock 6. Alarm mode icon 7. Moon phase REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122N) � � 1. LCD 2. LED status indicator: Blinks red during data transmission 1. Wall mount hole 2. RESET hole 3. CHANNEL switch 4. Battery compartment GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -). Press RESET after each battery change. indicates main unit batteries are low. NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing. REMOTE SENSOR The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every 40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors. To set up the sensor: 1. Remove the screws from the battery door. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). 3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor. 4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the sensor. 5. Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEM on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and main unit. 6. Close the battery door and secure the screws. 7. Place the sensor in the desired location using the table stand or wall mount. For best results: • Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. • Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) 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. The transmission range may vary depending on many factors. 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). SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows the status. ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for the sensor(s) and "- - . -" (Outdoor temperature Area) A channel has been found and sensor signal is being received The sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries To search for a sensor: Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location. CLOCK CLOCK RECEPTION This product is designed to synchronize its date and time automatically once it is within range of the WWVB-60 signal from the atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado. The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within 3219 km (2000 miles) of a signal. NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for first set up or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. RECEPTION SIGNAL Clock signal reception indicator: STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL To enable and force a signal search: Press and hold for 2 seconds. To disable the signal reception: Press and hold for 2 seconds. SET CLOCK If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being received the clock does not need to be manually set. 1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. 2. Press or to change the settings. 3. Press MODE to confirm. 4. The settings order is: US time zone (Pacific (P), Eastern (E), Central (C) and Mountain (M)) offest, hour, minute, year, month, day and language. NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S). Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds and clock with weekday display modes. BAR388HGA_M_R5 1 2006.4.7, 4:35 PM