Oregon WR606 user manual Barometer

conducted, contact the programming office of your local NOAA Weather Radio station.

To view NOAA alert messages, press MSG.

For more information on how to interpret the NOAA alert messages, please refer to the list of National Events and Messages below:

NATURE OF ACTIVATION	MESSAGE
Administrative Message	ADVISORY
Avalanche Watch	WATCH
Avalanche Warning	WARNING
Biological Hazard Warning	WARNING
Boil Water Warning	WARNING
Blizzard Warning	WARNING
Child Abduction Emergency	ADVISORY
Civil Danger Warning	WARNING
Civil Emergency Message	WARNING
Coastal Flood Watch	WATCH
Coastal Flood Warning	WARNING
Chemical Hazard Warning	WARNING
Contaminated Water	WARNING
Warning
Dam Watch	WATCH
Dam Break Warning	WARNING
Contagious Disease	WARNING
Warning
Practice / Demo	ADVISORY
Dust Storm Warning	WARNING
Emergency Action	WARNING
Notification
Emergency Action	ADVISORY
Termination
Earthquake Warning	WARNING
Immediate Evacuation	WARNING
Evacuation Watch	WATCH
Food Contamination	WARNING
Warning
Flash Flood Watch	WATCH
Flash Flood Statement	ADVISORY
Flash Flood Warning	WARNING
Flood Watch	WATCH
Flood Statement	ADVISORY
Flood Warning	WARNING
Fire Warning	WARNING
Flash Freeze Warning	WARNING
Freeze Warning	WARNING
Hurricane Statement	ADVISORY
Hazardous Materials	WARNING
Warning
Hurricane Watch	WATCH
Hurricane Warning	WARNING
High Wind Watch	WATCH
High Wind Warning	WARNING
Iceberg Warning	WARNING
Industrial Fire Warning	WARNING
Local Area Emergency	ADVISORY
Law Enforcement Warning	WARNING
Land Slide Warning	WARNING
National Audible Test	ADVISORY
National Information Center	ADVISORY
Network Notification	ADVISORY
National Periodic Test	ADVISORY
National Silent Test	ADVISORY
Nuclear Power Plant	WARNING
Warning
Power Outage Advisory	ADVISORY
Radiological Hazard	WARNING
Warning

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Required Monthly Test	ADVISORY
Required Weekly Test	ADVISORY
Special Marine Warning	WARNING
Special Weather Statement	ADVISORY
Shelter In-Place Warning	WARNING
Severe Thunderstorm	WATCH
Watch
Severe Thunderstorm	WARNING
Warning
Severe Weather Statement	ADVISORY
Tornado Watch	WATCH
911 Telephone Outage	ADVISORY
Emergency
Tornado Warning	WARNING
Tropical Storm Watch	WATCH
Tropical Storm Warning	WARNING
Tsunami Watch	WATCH
Tsunami Warning	WARNING
Volcano Warning	WARNING
Transmitter Backup On	ADVISORY
Transmitter Carrier Off	ADVISORY
Transmitter Carrier On	ADVISORY
Transmitter Primary On	ADVISORY
Wild Fire Watch	WATCH
Wild Fire Warning	WARNING
Winter Storm Watch	WATCH
Winter Storm Warning	WARNING
Unrecognized Watch	WATCH
Unrecognized Emergency	ADVISORY
Unrecognized Statement	ADVISORY
Unrecognized Warning	WARNING

NOTE The 4 “Unrecognized” messages above will ap- pear when a new NOAA alert message is created and broadcasted. The unit will not be able to recognize the message as it is not in the software database.

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 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

Sunny

Partially Cloudy

Cloudy

Rainy

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

To toggle temperature unit:

Switch °C / °F.

To view different remote outdoor sensor temperature readings:

Press CH.

To auto-scan between remote outdoor sensors: Press and hold CH for 2 seconds.

To end auto-scan:

Press CH or MEM.

To toggle between current, minimum and maximum

records for the selected remote outdoor 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 remote outdoor sensor readings.

RISING STEADY FALLING

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 remote outdoor 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 tempera- ture goes outside the ice-warning range.

CLOCK AND CALENDAR

To set the time and date, navigate to “Set Clock” setting mode as shown in the Change Settings section. The order of the settings is:

•12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, month / day format, year, month, day and day of the week language (Eng- lish, French or Spanish).

NOTE The day of the week language you select will also be used for the NOAA alert messages.

ALARM

The unit has 2 alarms (alarm 1 and 2). They can be used together or independently. Alarms 1 and 2 have different sounds so that you can differentiate them. The alarm will sound for 1 minute unless it is disabled.

To set the alarm:

Navigate to “Set Alarm” setting mode as shown in the Change Settings section. The order of the settings is: alarm 1 or 2, hour and minute.

To silence the alarm:

•Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to silence it for 8 minutes.

•Press and hold SNOOZE / LIGHT, or press any button except SNOOZE / LIGHT, to turn the alarm OFF and activate it again at the same time the next day.

To enable or disable the alarm:

•Press MENU until you reach alarm 1 or 2 display.

•Press or to enable or disable the alarm.

The alarm icon or will appear on the clock display

when the alarm is enabled.

NOAA RADIO VOLUME

When NOAA radio is On, press or to adjust the vol- ume. (Maximum volume is 7 / minimum volume is 1.)

EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK

The external speaker jack allows you to connect the unit with an external speaker system so that broadcasts can be announced in public areas i.e. schools, hotels, train stations etc.

EXTERNAL ANTENNA JACK

There are chances that signal reception may experience interference. The use of the RCA jack is an optional choice to ensure clear and unobstructed signal reception.

BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to activate the backlight.

RESET

The RESET button is located in the main unit battery compartment. Press RESET when you change the bat- teries and whenever performance is not behaving as expected.

PRECAUTIONS

•Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity.

•Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as newspapers, curtains etc.

•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. This invalidates the warranty.

•Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.

•Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.

•When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected separately for special treatment.

•Placement of this product on certain types of wood may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon

Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture manufacturer's care instructions for information.

•The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer.

•Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

•Please note that some units are equipped with a battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery compartment before first use.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

RADIO FUNCTIONS

Channels	Digital PLL tuning for 7 NOAA channels
SAME code	9 independent settings or ALL counties
setting options
RF reception	50 miles (64 km)
range
Volume	7 adjustment levels
TIME FUNCTIONS
Clock	12 / 24 hr format
	DD: MM or MM: DD format
Calendar
	Day of the week language in
	English, French or Spanish
Daily alarm	2 x 1-minute duration alarms
Snooze	8-minute snooze
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Battery type	3 x UM-3 or AA size 1.5V (optional only)
AC / DC adaptor	7.5V
Unit dimensions	204 x 55.6 x 100 mm
	(8 x 2.19 x 3.937 in)
Unit weight	300.6 g (10.6 oz) without battery
Operating	23°F to 122°F (-5°C to 50°C)
temperature
Temperature	0.2°F (0.1°C)
resolution
REMOTE OUTDOOR SENSOR (THGN132N)
L x W x H	50 x 22 x 96 mm
	(1.97 x 0.87 x 3.78 in)
Weight	62 g (2.22 oz)
	without battery
Transmission range	30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Signal frequency	433MHz
Temperature range	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity range	25% - 95%
Power	1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V battery

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op- eration 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 ap- proved 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 fre- quency 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.:	WR606
Product Name:	Desktop Emergency Weather
	Station
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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