Wireless Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and Radio-Controlled Clock Model: BAR386

User Manual

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Wireless Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and RadioControlled Clock Model: BAR386

USER MANUAL CONTENTS

Introduction... 2 Clock Overview... 2 Front View... 2 Back View... 2 LCD Display.. 3 Remote Sensor (THN132N). 4 Getting Started... 4 Batteries... 4 Remote Sensor... 4 Sensor Data Transmission.. 6 Clock... 6 Clock Reception.. 6 Reception Signal... 6 Set Clock... 6 Alarm... 7 Weather Forecast.. 7
Temperature... 7 Temperature and Pressure Trend.. 8 Ice Warning... 8 HI / LO Temperature Alarm.. 8 Moon Phase... 8 Reset... 9 Precautions... 9 Specications.. 9 About Oregon Scientic... 10 EU-Declaration of Conformity.. 10
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and RadioControlled Clock (BAR386). This clock is supplied with a remote sensor (THN132N) 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.

BACK VIEW

CLOCK OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE 2. : View alarm status; set alarm
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
/ : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal MODE: Change settings / display CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature C / F: Select temperature unit TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1 RESET: Reset unit to default settings Battery compartment EU / UK switch

LCD DISPLAY

1. Sensor battery low 2. Ice warning is active 3. Pressure trend 4. Weather forecast 5. Alarm set 6. AM / PM mode selected 7. Clock signal reception 8. Clock 9. Sensor reception icon 10. Hi / lo temperature alarm 11. Outdoor temperature trend 12. Outdoor temperature 13. Max / min icon 14. Main unit battery low 15. Indoor temperature trend 16. Indoor temperature 17. Max / min icon 18. Main unit sensor icon 19. Alarm mode 20. Moon phase 21. Day and month display
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)

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.

1. LED indicator

1. Wall mount 2. Battery compartment 3. Battery door 4. Table stand 5. RESET 6. CHANNEL switch

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. Slide open the battery door. 4
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2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Press RESET after each battery change. 3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor.
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 -12C (10F). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -30C (-22F). 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). 5

4. Close the battery compartment. 5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand.
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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) A channel has been found and sensor signal is being received and "- -. -" The sensor cannot be found. (Outdoor Search for the sensor or check temperature area) 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.
The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. NOTE Slide the EU / UK switch to appropriate position for your location. Repeat each time you reset the unit. 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.

CLOCK CLOCK RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its date and time automatically once it is within range of: DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for Central Europe. MSF-60 generated from Anthorn, England. 6

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.
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3. Press MODE to confirm. 4. The settings order is: time zone offset, hour, minute, year, month, day and language. NOTE The time zone offset can be used to set the clock up to + / - 9 hours from the received clock signal time. If you have disabled the clock signal reception (i.e. manually setting the clock), do not set a value for time zone offset. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (D) German, (F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds and clock with weekday display modes.

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. ICON DESCRIPTION Clear Partially Cloudy Cloudy Rainy NOTE The maximum operating altitude for weather forecast is 2500 m (8202 ft).
To set the alarm: 1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds. 2. Press / to set hour / minute. 3. Press ALARM to confirm. indicates alarm is ON. To toggle alarms ON / OFF: 1. Press ALARM to display alarm time. 2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF. To silence the alarm: Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes. OR Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off and activate it again after 24 hours. 7

TEMPERATURE

To toggle temperature unit: Press C / F. To view outdoor sensors temperature readings: Press CHANNEL. To auto-scan between sensors: Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensors data is displayed for 3 seconds.
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To end auto-scan: Press CHANNEL or MEM. To toggle between current, minimum and maximum records for the selected sensor: Press MEM repeatedly. To clear the records: Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
To set alarm ON / OFF: 1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO. 2. Use and to select high / low temperature alarm. Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm. 3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP HI / LO to confirm. 4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select the temperature. 5. Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm. To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm: Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature is exceeded again.
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature and pressure trend icons are based on recent sensor readings. RISING STEADY FALLING

MOON PHASE

When calendar is set press or to view the moon phase for the next/previous day. Press and hold or to scan through the years (2001 to 2099). New Moon Waxing Crescent First Quarter Waxing Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous Last Quarter Waning Crescent 8

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3C to 2C (37F to 28F), flashes to warn you that the temperature is approaching freezing. NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.
HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM
An alert can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel 1 records above or below a temperature of your choice.
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Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.
NOTE The technical specications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice. NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all countries. For more information, please contact your local retailer.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions: Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted parts. 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 units 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 specied in the users 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. 9

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE MAIN UNIT LxWxH Weight Temperature unit Temperature range Resolution Clock frequency Synchronization Signal frequency Clock Memory Alarm duration Snooze Clock display Hour format DESCRIPTION 130 x 55 x 112 mm (5.1 x 2.1 x 4.4 in) 176 g (6.2 oz) without batteries C / F -5C to 50C (23F to 122F) 0.1C (0.2F) DCF-77 (EU) / MSF-60 (UK) Auto or disabled 433 MHz Auto or manual (disabled) Min / Max relative temperature 2 minutes 8 minutes HH:MM:SS HH:MM: Day of Week 12 / 24 hour format
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Calendar

Power REMOTE UNIT LxWxH
DD / MM language selectable: E, F, D, I and S 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

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96 x 50 x 22 mm (3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in) Weight 62 g (2.22 oz) without battery Transmission range 30 m (100 ft) unobstructed Temperature range -30C to 60C (-22F to 140F) Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Wireless Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and Radio-Controlled Clock (Model: BAR386) is in compliance with EMC directive 89/336/CE. 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 10 N
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