Oregon Scientific user manual Wireless Weather Forecaster with Temperature Model BAR636A

Wireless Weather Forecaster with

Temperature

Model: BAR636A

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Wireless Weather Forecaster with Temperature (BAR636A). This device bundles precise time keeping, weather forecast, and indoor and outdoor temperature monitoring features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home.

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.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1.SNOOZE / LIGHT button

2.CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor

3.: View alarm status; set alarm

4. : Press to activate or deactivate alarm

5.Weather Forecast Area

6.MODE: Change display / settings

7.	and : Increase or decrease setting / activate or
	deactivate atomic clock

8.Outdoor and Indoor Temperature Area

9.MEMORY: View current maximum and minimum temperature readings

10.Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area

11.Moon Phase

BACK VIEW

1.°C / °F switch

2.RESET hole

3.Battery compartment (cover off)

LCD DISPLAY

1.Weather display

2.Outdoor temperature

3.Channel icon with sensor signal

4.Low battery icon for sensor

5.Atomic clock reception icon

6.Alarm setting

7.Alarm activated

8.Calendar

9.Indoor icon

10.Indoor temperature

11.Low battery icon for main unit

12.Time

13.Day of the week / seconds / time zone

14.Moon phase

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)

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Main unit	3 x UM-3	(AA) 1.5V batteries
Remote unit	2 x UM-4	(AAA) 1.5V batteries

Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -) 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.

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.

Installing the batteries:

UNIT	LOCATION
Main	Indoor Temperature Area
Remote	Outdoor Temperature Area

CHANGE SETTINGS

To change, time, calendar and language settings:

1.Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode.

2.Press or to change settings. (To reach the setting you want quickly, press and hold or .)

3.Press MODE to confirm.

REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer Sensor that collects Temperature data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold separately.

SET UP 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.

SWITCH	OPTION
Channel	Channel 1-3. If you are using more than
	one sensor, select a different channel
	for each sensor.

3.Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery compartment.

4.Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the sensor. Then, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and the main unit. The reception icon on the main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the “Data Transmission” section for more information.)

5.Close the remote sensor battery compartment.

6.Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand.

For best results:

•Insert the batteries and select the channel before you mount the sensor.

•Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.

•Do not place the sensor more than 98 feet (30 meters) 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.

•Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission.

You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.

Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of approximately 10°F (-12°C). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -40°F (-40°C).

Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor and the base station. If the unit's performance fails due to low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due to low temperatures).

DATA TRANSMISSION

Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows the status.

ICON	DESCRIPTION
	Main unit is searching for
	sensors.
	At least 1 Channel has been
	found.
	Channel 1 is selected
	(number will change
	depending on the sensor
	you select).
--- shows in Outdoor	The selected sensor cannot
Temp Area	be found. Search for the
	sensor or check batteries.

SEARCH FOR SENSOR

To search for a sensor, press and hold MEMORY and CHANNEL (on the main unit) for 2 seconds.

NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.

NOTE Signals from household devices such as doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does not affect general product performance. The reception will resume once the interference ends.

CLOCK

The clock automatically synchronizes the current time and date when it is brought within range of the WWVB-60 atomic clock signal generated from Fort Collins, Colorado. For more information, please visit: www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/ stations/>radioclocks.htm

NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when it is within 932 miles (1500 km) of a signal.

Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. If the RF signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid RF signal reception. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.

STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL

To force a manual search for clock signals, press and hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the batteries.

TIME ZONES

When the main unit receives an atomic clock signal for the first time, or when you force a manual search for the atomic clock reception, the time will automatically be set to Pacific time (PA). To change to another time zone (MO - Mountain, CE - Central or EA - Eastern) simply:

1.	Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2.	Press	or	to change the setting.

3. Press to confirm and exit setting mode.

TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON / OFF

Perform this step if you cannot receive atomic clock signals. Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the clock following the "Set Clock" instructions (below).

The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF.

SET CLOCK / CALENDAR

You only need to do this if you have disabled the atomic clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot receive a signal).

1.Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area will blink.

2.Select the time zone, hour, minute, year, month, day,

and day of the week language. Press or to change the setting.

3.Press MODE to confirm.

The time zone options are PA (Pacific), MO (Mountain), CE (Central) and EA (Eastern).

The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY

Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and Clock with Weekday display.

ALARMS

This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm.

VIEW ALARM SETTINGS

Press . The alarm time and alarm status will show in the Clock Area.

SET ALARM

1.Press to switch to alarm display.

2.Press and hold again for 2 seconds. The alarm settings will blink.

3.Select the hour and minute. Press or to change

settings. Press to confirm.

ACTIVATE ALARM

Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated.

SILENCE ALARM

When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:

•Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.

OR

•Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm and activate it again after 24 hours.

If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8 minutes.

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