Oregon BAR388HGA Alarm, Barometer, Weather Forecast, Temperature and Humidity, Heat Index, Reset

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ALARM

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 enable / disable the alarm:

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.

BAROMETER

Barometer readings from the past 24 hours are stored by the main unit and used to provide weather forecast.

To select barometer measurement unit:

Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg.

SET ALTITUDE

To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude to reflect distance from sea level at your position.

1.Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds.

2.Use and to set the altitude in 10 m (33 ft) increments from -100 m (-328 ft) to 2500 m (8202 ft).

3.Press PRESSURE to confirm.

NOTE The maximum operating altitude for the barometer and weather forecast is 2500m (8202 ft).

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

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

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 sensor’s data is displayed for 3 seconds.

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.

TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND PRESSURE TREND

The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are based on recent sensor readings.

RISING

STEADY

FALLING

 

 

 

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F to 28°F), 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 /HUMIDITY ALARMS

Temperature and humidity alerts can be set to sound if sensor set to channel 1 records above or below a temperature/humidity of your choice.

To set alarm ON / OFF:

1.Press and hold TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO .

2.Use and to select high / low temperature / humidity alarm. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm.

3.Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm.

4.If alarm has been activated, use and to select the temperature / humidity.

5.Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm.

To silence the hi / lo alarm:

Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature is recorded again.

HEAT INDEX

The heat index combines temperature and humidity data to describe the actual temperature felt.

WARNING

HEAT INDEX

MEANING

Extreme

54.5°C / (130°F)

Strong risk of

dehydration / sun

danger

or above

stroke

 

 

 

 

 

Danger

40.5 - 54°C

Heat exhaustion

(105 - 129°F)

likely

 

Extreme

32.2 - 40°C

Possibility of heat

caution

(90 - 104°F)

dehydration

 

 

 

Caution

26.6 - 31.7°C

Possibility of heat

(80 - 89°F)

exhaustion

 

 

 

 

To display the heat index, press HEAT INDEX.

To toggle between current / maximum / minimum readings, press HEAT INDEX, then press CHANNEL to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by MEM.

To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat index display, press and hold HEAT INDEX for 2 seconds. Press HEAT INDEX again to stop this feature.

NOTE If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, or the desired channel is not working, the heat index will display NA .

COMFORT ZONE

The comfort zone assesses the climate based on current temperature and humidity measurements.

ICON

TEMPERATURE

HUMIDITY

 

Any

> 70%

 

 

 

 

20 - 25°C

40 - 70%

 

(68 - 77°F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any

< 40%

 

 

 

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

RESET

Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.

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 unit’s 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 specified in the user’s 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.

NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

 

 

MAIN UNIT

 

L x W x H

119 x 77 x 169 mm

 

(4.7 x 3.0 x 6.7 in)

 

 

Weight

249 g (8.8 oz) without battery

Temperature unit

°C / °F

Temperature range

-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)

Resolution

0.1°C (0.2°F)

Clock frequency

WWVB-60

Synchronization

Auto or disabled

Signal frequency

433 MHz

Clock

Auto or manual (disabled)

Humidity range

25% - 95%

Humidity resolution

1%

 

 

Memory

Min / Max relative humidity and

 

temperature

 

 

Alarm duration

2 minutes

 

 

Snooze

8 minutes

 

 

Clock display

HH:MM:SS

 

HH:MM: Day of Week

 

 

Hour format

12 / 24 hour format

 

 

Calendar

MM / DD or DD / MM

 

language selectable:

 

E, D, F, I and S

Power

3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries

REMOTE UNIT

 

L x W x H

92 x 60 x 20 mm

 

(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in)

 

 

Weight

62 g (2.22 oz)

 

 

Transmission range

30 m (100 ft) unobstructed

 

 

Temperature range

-30°C to 60°C

 

(-22°F to 140°F)

Power

2 x UM-4 (AAA) 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.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact information for our Customer Care department in case you need to reach us, as well as fre- quently asked questions and customer downloads.

We hope you will find all the information you need on our website, however if you’re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/default.asp

OR

Call 1-800-853-8883.

For international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

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

declare that the product

Product No.:

BAR388HGA

Product Name:

Wireless Weather Station with

 

Temperature / Humidity Display

 

and Self - Setting Atomic Clock

Manufacturer:

IDT Technology Limited

Address:

Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,

 

Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,

 

Hung Hom, Kowloon,

 

Hong Kong

is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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