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Set Unit and Altitude .............................................. 9
Wireless Weather Forecaster
Weather Forecast ..................................................... 9
with Self-Setting Atomic Clock
Temperature ........................................................... 10
Model: BAR888RA Select Temperature Unit ....................................... 10
Select Channel Number ....................................... 10
User Manual
Minimum / Maximum Records .............................. 10
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INTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ FRONT VIEW Wireless Weather Forecaster with Self-Setting Atomic Clock (BAR888RA). This device bundles precise time keeping, weather forecast, barmetric trend with altitude adjustment, and indoor and outdoor temperature features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home, In this box, you will find: 1 • Main unit • 2 remote sensors (THN122N) 2 Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. 3 It
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BACK VIEW 1. Weather Forecast & Barometric Trend Area 2. Outdoor Temperature Area 3. Indoor Temperature Area 4. Clock / Alarm Area 5. MODE: change display / settings 6. ((•)): view alarm status; set alarm 5 1 7. : turn alarm off for 24 hours 6 8. CHANNEL: switch remote sensor 2 9. MEMORY: view current, maximum and minimum 3 temperature readings 4 1. °C / °F switch 2. : increase setting; activate Atomic Clock 3. : decrease setting; deactivate Atomic Clock 4. Battery compartment 5. Altitude pressu
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) 1. LED status indicator 1. Wall mount hole 2. RESET hole 3. CHANNEL number (1-3) 4. Battery compartment (Battery compartment cover not shown) 4 BAR888RA_EN_R15 4 4/12/05, 9:43 AM EN
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TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT GETTING STARTED The table stand is in the back of the product. See below BATTERIES for how to assemble the table stand. Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will need to purchase 4 X UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for the main unit, and 2 X UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for the remote sensor. 2 1 Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, 4 install batteries in the remote sensor b
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Installing the batteries: REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) This product is shipped with two THN122N Thermometer Sensors that collect temperature data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold separately. SETUP SENSOR 1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver. 2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and –) as shown in the battery compartment. For best results: SWITCH OPTION • Insert the batteries and select the channel before you m
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DATA TRANSMISSION SEARCH FOR SENSOR Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The To search for a sensor, press and hold MEMORY and reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows CHANNEL for 2 seconds. the status. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the ICON DESCRIPTION batteries, obstructions, and remote unit loaction. Main unit is searching for sensors. NOTE Signals from household devices such as doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security At least 1 Channel has
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2. Select the time zone, hour, minute, year, month, day, STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL and language. Press or to change the setting. Press MODE to confirm. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. To force a manual search for Atomic Clock signals, press and hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, NOTE The time zone options are (PA) Pacific, (CE) check the batteries. Central, (MO) Mountain, and (EA) Eastern. NOTE If the Atomic Cl
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ACTIVATE ALARM SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg) in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated. and altitude. Doing this allows the product to take more accurate barometric measurements. SILENCE ALARM 1. Press PRESSURE to select the unit of measurement: mb / hPa or inHg. When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm 2. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds. will sound for 2 minutes. Press an
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To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CHANNEL TEMPERATURE for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s data will be displayed for 3 This product can display current, minimum, and seconds. To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY. maximum temperature information collected by the remote sensors and main (indoor) unit. MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40 Press MEMORY to toggle between current, maximum seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every (MAX) and min
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• Remove the batteries if storing this product for a RESET SYSTEM long period of time. The RESET button is located inside the main unit • Do not scratch the LCD display. battery compartment. Press RESET when you change the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving Do not make any changes or modifications to this as expected (for example, unable to establish radio product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to frequency link with remote sensor or atomic clock). use the product. The
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TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS Check here before contacting our customer service MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS department. L x W x H 5.5 x 2.5 x 6.2 inches (142 x 63 x 158 mm) PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY Calendar Strange date / Change language Weight 12.96 ounces (366 grams) month with battery Clock Cannot adjust Disable Atomic Clock REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS clock L x W x H 3.6 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches Cannot 1. Adjust batteries (92 x 60 x 23 mm) autosynch 2. Press RESET 3. Manually activate Weight 1.6 ounces (46
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Altitude -328 to 8203 feet ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Display Rainy, cloudy, partly Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn cloudy, sunny more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N) products and games; projection clocks; health and RF frequency 433MHz fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact Range 230 feet (70 meters) information for our Cu
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. FCC STATEMENT • Increase the separation between the equipment and This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. receiver. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit This device may not cause harmful interference, and different from that to which the receiver is connected. (2) This device must accept any interference received, • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV inc
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead. We Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883 Fax No.: 1-503-684-3332 declare that the product Product No.: BAR888RA Product Name: Baro w / Remote Thermo Manufact
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Wireless Weather Forecaster with Self-Setting Atomic Clock Model: BAR888RA User Manual 16 BAR888RA_EN_R15 16 4/12/05, 9:43 AM EN
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