Wireless Weather Station Model: BAR826HG

USER MANUAL CONTENTS

Introduction.. 2 Product Overview.. 3 Front View.. 3 Back View.. 4 Table Stand and Wall Mount.. 5 Remote Sensor (RTGR328N).. 7 Getting Started.. 8 Batteries... 8 Change Settings.. 9 Remote Sensor.. 9 Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor (RTGR328N). 9 Sensor Data Transmission.. 10 Search for Sensor.. 11 Clock and Calendar.. 11 Radio-Controlled Clock.. 11 Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF.. 12 Set Clock... 12 Switch Clock Display.. 12 Alarms... 13 Set Daily Alarm.. 13 1

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Set Pre-Alarm.. 13 Activate Alarm.. 14 Snooze... 14 Barometer... 14 View Barometer Area.. 14 Select Measurement Unit. 14 View Barometer History.. 14 Set Altitude... 14 Weather Forecast... 15 Weather Forecast Icons.. 15 Temperature and Humidity. 15 View Temperature and Humidity Area.. 16 Select Measurement Unit. 16 Select Sensor Channel.. 16 Minimum / Maximum Records.. 16 Temp, Humidity & Pressure Trend.. 16 Comfort Zone.. 17 Backlight... 17 Reset System.. 17 Safety and Care.. 17 Warnings... 17 Troubleshooting... 18 Specifications.. 18 About Oregon Scientific.. 20 EC-Declaration of Conformity. 20

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Weather Station (BAR826HG). This powerful device bundles time keeping, weather monitoring, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings, barometric pressure trends and altitude adjustment, into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. In this box, you will find: Main unit Remote sensor (RTGR328N) Batteries
NOTE The main unit is compatible with the following sensors: THGR228N, THGR328N, THR228N, THR328N, THWR288. Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact your local retailer for more information. 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. 2
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW 1. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Activate 8-minute snooze or backlight 2. LCD display
3. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast 4. Temperature / Humidity Area: Readings and trend lines; sensor channel number 5. Barometer Area: Barometric pressure readings and trend lines 6. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled clock; alarms; calendar 7. MODE: Switch areas; change settings / display
: View alarm status; set alarm
: Increase setting; toggle between display modes
: Decrease setting; toggle between display modes 9. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity readings and historical barometer readings CH: Switch remote sensor display 10. Table stand

BACK VIEW

1. Wall mount 2. Ventilation holes
3. Table stand 4. C / F switch 5. RESET button
6. mb / inHg switch 7. Battery compartment (cover off)
TABLE STAND AND WALL MOUNT To fix the table stand on to the base of the main unit:

Weather Forecast Area

To mount the unit on the wall:
1. Low battery icon for main unit 2. Weather display
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Temperature / Humidity Area

Barometer Area

1. Barometric pressure trend 2. Barometric pressure reading 3. Barometric pressure history e.g., -1 means barometric pressure value one hour ago, -2 means 2 hours ago etc 4. Barometric unit Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area

1. Selected Area icon 2. Temperature trend 3. Channel number (1-5) / reception status 4. Low battery icon for remote sensor 5. Humidity trend 6. MAX / MIN temperature 7. Temperature - C / F 8. MAX / MIN humidity 9. Humidity 10. Comfort levels
1. Pre-Alarm / Alarm display or setting 2. Pre-Alarm is set 3. Channel with RF clock reception is locked 4. RF clock reception icon 5. Daily Alarm is set 6. Offset time-zone 6 7. Time / date / calendar

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REMOTE SENSOR (RTGR328N)

1. Signal reception 2. Channel number 3. Low battery icon 4. Time 5. Temp (C or F) 6. Humidity % 7. Temp / Humidity
1. LCD display 2. LED status indicator 3. Ventilation duct

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product:

Main unit Remote unit

3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. To install the main unit batteries:
1. Wall mount 2. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 3. RESET 4. C / F 5. SEARCH 6. EU / UK radio signal format switch 7. Battery compartment 8. Fold-out stand NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. shows when batteries are low.
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. UNIT Main Remote LOCATION Weather Forecast Area Temperature / Humidity Area

REMOTE SENSOR

This product is shipped with the RTGR328N Thermo / Hygro Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to 5 Thermo / Hygro Sensors. The main unit is compatible with the following sensors: THGR228N, THGR328N, THR228N, THR328N, THWR288. (Additional sensors are sold separately. Contact your local retailer for more information.) The RTGR328N Sensor collects temperature and humidity readings, and signals from official time-keeping organizations for the radio-controlled clock. SET UP THERMO / HYGRO SENSOR (RTGR328N) 1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Insert the batteries.

CHANGE SETTINGS 1. Press MODE to switch between Areas. the selected Area. indicates
2. Most Areas have alternate display options (for example, Clock / Calendar). Press or to switch options, or / to switch between clock and alarm. 3. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode. 4. Press or to change settings. 5. Press MODE to confirm.
3. Set the channel and radio signal format. The switches are located in the battery compartment. SWITCH Channel OPTION If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. EU (DCF) / UK (MSF)

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4. Press RESET. Then set the temperature unit. SWITCH Temp OPTION C / F
Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission.
5. Close the battery compartment. To fold out the stand:
NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature / Humidity Area indicates the status. NOTE ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching for sensors. At least 1 channel has been found. Sensor 1 is sending data. (The number shows which sensor is selected.) shows in Temp / Humidity Area The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries.
For best results: Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and radio signal format before you mount the sensor. Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture. Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres (230 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.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press MODE to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. will show next to the Area. Then, press and hold MEM CH for 2 seconds. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The factors: icon shown in the Clock Area indicates 2
Connection between the main unit and the sensor ) that collects RF signals ( RF signal reception ( )

CLOCK AND CALENDAR

This product tracks the time and date based on radiocontrolled signals from the RTGR328N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter.
How these signals work together: ICON MEANING The unit has contact with the sensor and has synchronized the time. The unit has contact with the sensor but the time has not been synchronized.
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The time and date are automatically updated by radiocontrolled clock signals from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England) unless you disable this feature. The signals are collected by the remote sensor (RTGR328N) whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor but the time is synchronized. The unit has lost contact with the remote sensor and the time is not synchronized. The unit cannot reach the remote sensor. 11
NOTE To force a manual search for RF clock reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor (RTGR328N) for 2 seconds. TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold for 2 seconds. RF clock enabled:
1. Press MODE to navigate to the Clock Area. show next to the Area. 2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
3. Select the time zone offset hour (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, date and display language. 4. Press or to change the setting. 5. Press MODE to confirm. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. The language you select determines the weekday display. SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY Press MODE to navigate to the Clock Area. next to the Area. will show
RF clock disabled: Press SET CLOCK You only need to do this if you have disabled the radiocontrolled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal. or to toggle between:
Clock with seconds Clock with day Clock with time-zone offset Calendar

ALARMS

This product has 2 alarms: The Daily Alarm and a PreAlarm for snowy weather. The Daily Alarm can be set to go off at the same time every day. The Pre-Alarm sounds only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to 2C (35.6F) or below. SET DAILY ALARM 1. Press MODE to navigate to the Clock Area. show next to the Area. 2. Press / the top.) will

SET PRE-ALARM The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes before the Daily Alarm. It will sound whenever the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to 2C (35.6F) or below. For example, if you set the alarm to 7:00 AM, and the Pre-Alarm to 45 minutes, the Pre-Alarm will sound at 6:15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel 1 Sensor is 2C or below. 1. Set up and activate the Daily Alarm. 2. Press / to switch to Pre-Alarm view. (PRE-AL will show at the top.) or to 3. Press and hold / for 2 seconds. 4. Press or to select 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. This is the amount of time the Pre-Alarm will sound BEFORE the Daily Alarm. The Pre-Alarm is automatically activated when you select a time. 5. Press / to confirm.
to view the alarm. (AL will show at / for 2 seconds.

3. Press and hold

4. Select the hour and minute. Press change settings. 5. Press / to confirm. 6. The Daily Alarm icon is set.
will appear when the alarm
shows when the Pre-Alarm is set. NOTE The Daily Alarm will NOT function until the next day if the Pre-Alarm has been triggered. Also, if you deactivate the Daily Alarm, the Pre-Alarm is automatically deactivated. 13
ACTIVATE ALARM Navigate to the Clock Area, then press / to switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or deactivate the alarm, press or. When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on for 8 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press any key (except snooze) to silence the alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day. SNOOZE Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. or will blink while snooze is on.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT Slide the mb / inHg switch (in the clock battery compartment), to change the display unit. VIEW BAROMETER HISTORY Navigate to the Barometer Area. Then press MEM repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The number shown in the HR box indicates how long ago each measurement was taken (e.g. 2 hours ago, 3 hours ago, etc.).

BAROMETER

This product tracks fluctuations in barometric pressure to provide the weather forecast, and the current and past 24 hours barometric pressure history measurements are recorded by the main (indoor) unit. VIEW BAROMETER AREA Press MODE to navigate to the Barometer Area. SET ALTITUDE Set the altitude to match how far above or below sea level you are living. This ensures that the barometric pressure readings are accurate. 1. Navigate to the Barometer Area. 2. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. 3. Press or to set the altitude in 10-metre increments (-100m to 2500m). 4. Press MODE to confirm.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings.

DESCRIPTION Rainy

The top area shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather. WEATHER FORECAST ICONS ICON
NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM. When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of 2C (35.6F) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

DESCRIPTION Clear The weather station can display the following information from any of the 5 remote sensors: Partly cloudy Current, minimum, and maximum temperatures and relative humidity percentages. Comfort level indicator and trend line (rising, falling, or steady).

Day / Night

Day / Night Cloudy
Data is collected and displayed approximately every 60 seconds.
VIEW TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY AREA Press MODE to navigate to the Temperature and Humidity Areas. Temperature data is given at the top; Humidity is below.
To end auto-scan, press CH or MEM with the Temperature / Humidity Area selected.
NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only temperature data, the humidity will not be shown. MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS Press MEM repeatedly to view current, maximum and minimum records for the selected sensor. To clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT Slide the C / F switch (inside the clock battery compartment), to the setting you want. SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL Press CH to switch between sensors 1-5.
TEMP, HUMIDITY & PRESSURE TREND TREND TEMPERATURE RISING STEADY FALLING

HUMIDITY

The house icon shows the selected remote sensor. To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CH for 2 seconds. Each sensors data will be displayed for 3 seconds. 16

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PRESSURE
COMFORT ZONE The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is, based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ZONE WET COM DRY TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY Any 20-25C (68-77F) Any >70% 40-70% <40%

SAFETY AND CARE

Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcoholfree, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location.

WARNINGS

This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those specified in the user instructions or any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product. Observe the following guidelines: Never immerse the product in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the product. Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Do not tamper with the internal components. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product. Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time. Do not scratch the LCD display.
NOTE This information is shown in the Humidity Area when the current measurement is displayed.

BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 8 seconds.

RESET SYSTEM

The RESET button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected (for example, unable to establish radio frequency link with remote unit or radio-controlled clock). NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
NOTE The technical specification of this product and contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice. Images not drawn to scale. 17

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM Barometer Calendar SYMPTOM Strange readings Strange date / month Cannot adjust clock Cannot auto-synch REMEDY Set altitude / unit Change language

SPECIFICATIONS

Main Unit Dimensions LxWxH Weight 120 x 67 x 205 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 8.1 inches) 364 grams (12.8 ounces) without battery
Remote Unit Dimensions Disable radiocontrolled clock 1. Adjust batteries 2. Press RESET 3. Manually activate radiocontrolled clock LxWxH Weight 70 x 24.5 x 116 mm (2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches) 108 grams (0.24 lbs) without battery

Temperature Unit Indoor Range Outdoor Range Resolution Memory Relative Humidity Range Resolution Memory 18 25% to 95% 1% Min / max C or F -5 C to 50 C (23 F to 122 F) -20 C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 F) 0.1 C (0.2 F) Min / Max
Shows "LLL" or "HHH" Cannot locate remote sensor
Temperature is out-of-range Check batteries

Remote sensor

Barometer Unit Resolution Altitude Display mb / hPa or inHg 1 mb (0.03 inHg) -100 to 2500 metres (-328 to 8202 feet) Sunny (day / night), partly cloudy (day / night), cloudy, rainy, snowy
Alarm Snooze Power Main Unit Batteries
Daily & Pre-Alarm; 2-minute crescendo 8-minute snooze

3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V

Thermo / Hygro Remote Unit Remote Unit (RTGR328N) RF frequency Range Transmission Channel No. Unit Radio-Controlled Clock Synchronization Clock display Hour format Calendar Auto or disabled HH:MM:SS 12hr AM/PM (MSF format) 24hr (DCF format) DD / MM or MM / DD; Day of the week in 1 of 5 languages (E, G, F, I, S) 433 MHz Up to 100 metres (328 feet) with no obstructions Approx. every 1 minute 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 C or F NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. Batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V

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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Wireless Weather Station (BAR826HG) 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 EC countries, Switzerland CH and Norway N

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