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LONG-RANGE WIRELESS WEATHER STATION
WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK
MODEL : BAR898HGA
USER'S MANUAL
As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a built-
INTRODUCTION
in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using kinetic-
movement graphic illustrations the unit displays atmospheric
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR898HGA Long-
pressure trends and displays forecasts as sunny, partly cloudy,
Range Wireless Weather Station with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer
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B. CONTROL BUTTONS - FRONT PANEL FEATURES : MAIN UNIT B1. [ MODE ] BUTTON A. LCD DISPLAY - Changes the display mode of the clock, and alters time/ A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW date setting - Graphically illustrates the weather forecast B2. [ ] BUTTON - Indicates trends in atmospheric pressure - Displays the daily alarm time or changes the - Indicates when main unit battery is low corresponding alarm time A2. TEMPERATURE WINDOW - Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote te
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B3. [ MEMORY ] BUTTON - Displays minimum and maximum temperature and humidity readings, and erases memory data B4. [ CHANNEL ] BUTTON - Displays the temperature and humidity readings of the indoor or remote sensor B5. [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON - Activates the snooze function or turn on the backlight B6. DETACHABLE TABLE - STAND ( [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] STAND - BUTTON) - Acts as the [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON when attached to the display unit C. CONTROL BUTTONS - SIDE PANEL C1 & C2. UP [ ] &
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D3. [ mb / hPa - inHg ] SLIDE SWITCH - Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit display D4. [ °C / °F ] SLIDE SWITCH - Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F) temperature unit display D5. [ZONE] BUTTON Press to select among the 4 U.S. time-zones: Pacific(P), Mountain(M), Central (C) or Eastern (E) D6 & D7. ALT ( ) or ALT ( ) BUTTON Increases or decreases the value in compensational altitude setting respectively D8. [ RESET ] BUTTON - Resets the unit by returning all
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g. Battery door NOTES ON OPERATION h. Wall-mount holder For best operation: Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting 1. Insert batteries for the main unit first. Then proceed with i. Removable table stand inserting the batteries for the remote unit. For standing the remote unit on a flat surface 2. Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective range BEFORE YOU BEGIN - is up to 100 meters or 300 feet. INSTALLING THE TABLE S
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BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION: LCD AND KEY-PANEL BACKLIGHT REMOTE UNIT For easy viewing in the dark this unit is featured with backlight function on the LCD display as well as on the front key-panel. The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-3 or The unit is designed such that you can conveniently use the “AA” size batteries. backlight feature irrespective of whether the unit is wall-mounted or free standing on the table. Follow these steps to install / replace batteries: Wall-Mount
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When the unit is receiving radio signal, the RADIO RECEPTION Note: When changes are made to this setting, the seconds will signal will start to blink. A complete reception generally takes start from zero. about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio Press [MODE] again, the calendar settings are displayed and the signal. year is flashing. Use the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button to change When the reception is complete, the RADIO RECEPTION signal the year. will stop blinking. The stre
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To stop the alarm, press the [ALARM] button. However, if HOW TO SET AND ACTIVATE THE ALARM [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] is pressed, the SNOOZE function will be triggered. The alarm will stop and the ALARM ON icon blinks To set the Alarm for eight minutes. After that the alarm will go off again. Press [ALARM] button to display the daily alarm time (the icon To deactivate the SNOOZE function, press the [ALARM] button. " " will be displayed) Press [ALARM] and hold for three seconds, the value for the CHEC
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search for remote sensor signals, press [MEMORY] and TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND [CHANNEL] simultaneously. The temperature and humidity trend indicator shows the trend If that fails, check if the remote sensor is still in place. Make sure of temperatures and humidities collected at that particular sensor. the transmission is within range and the path is clear of obstacles Three trends: rising, steady, and falling will be shown. and interference. Repeat this procedure whenever you find discrepan
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Indicator Shows that the WEATHER FORECAST Temperature Humidity displays Current Range Range The unit is capable of detecting atmospheric pressure changes. on the unit Environment Based on collected data, it can predict the weather for the Ideal range for forthcoming 12 to 24 hours. The effective range covers an area both relative 20°C to 25°C 40%RH- of 30 to 50 km or 18 to 35 milees. humidity and (68°F to 77°F) 70%RH temperature -5°C -+ 50°C OVER- Contains excess moisture (23°F - 122°F) 70%RH Co
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The BAR898HGA requires entry of elevation in meters not feet. Wall-Mount: Table-Stand: To convert feet to meters multiply feet by .30. To determine your location elevation, please either contact your local library, TV/radio weather forecaster, or via Internet at http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/elvation.htm. The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb/hPa or inHg. The pressure unit is selected on the atmospheric pressure slide switch inside the battery compartment. If you want to ch
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5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual. HOW TO RESET THE UNIT Do not mix new and old batteries as the old batteries may leak. The [ RESET ] button allows you to return all settings to factory values. Accessing the slot is required only when the unit is 6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating not operating in a favorable way such as in the rare case of a the unit. malfunction. The [ RESET ] slot is located inside the battery compartment SPECIFICATIO
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Temperature measurement Dimensions Display range : -20.0°C to +60.0°C Main unit : 195 (L) x 105 (W) x 77 (T) mm (-4.0°F to 140.0°F) or 7.68 x 4.13 x 3.03 inches Remote sensing unit : 105 (L) x 70 (W) x 21 (T) mm Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +60.0°C or 4.13 x 2.76 x .83 inches (23.0°F to 140.0°F) Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F) Relative Humidity measurement CAUTION Measuring Range : 25 to 90%RH at 25°C (77°F) — The content of this manual is subject to change without Humidity Resolu
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly Company Name : Oregon Scientific, Inc. approved by the party responsible for compliance could void Address : 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA the user's authority to operate the equipment. Telephone Number : 503-639-8883 FCC : Website address : www.oregonscientific.com NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply Name and model number of the product : Baro w/Remote Thermo with the limits for a Class B dig
