Wireless Weather Forecaster with
Temperature Display and Self - Setting
Atomic Clock
MODEL: BAR686A
USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Weather Forecaster with Temperature Display and Self
-Setting Atomic Clock (BAR686A). This clock is supplied with a remote sensor (THN122N) and can support up to 3 sensors in total (additional sensors sold separately).
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical
CLOCK OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1.SNOOZE
BACK VIEW
1.
/ 
: Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal
2.CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
3.MODE: Change settings / display
4.ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
5.Battery compartment
6.TEMP HI / LO 
: Change settings or enable / disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1
7.°C / °F: Select temperature unit
8.MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity
9.RESET: Reset unit to default settings
LCD DISPLAY
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1.Sensor battery low
2.Ice warning is active
3.Pressure trend
4.Weather Forecast
5.Alarm set
6.AM / PM mode selected
7.Clock signal reception
8.Clock
9.Sensor reception icon
10.Hi / lo temperature alarm
11.Outdoor temperature trend
12.Outdoor temperature
13.Max / Min icon
14.Main unit battery low
15.Indoor temperature trend
16.Indoor temperature
17.Max / Min icon
18.Main unit sensor icon
19.Alarm mode
20.Moon Phase
21.Day and Month display
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
1. | LED status indicator: | 1. | Wall mount hole |
| Blinks red during data | 2. | RESET hole |
| transmission | 3. | CHANNEL switch |
2. | Ventilation duct | 4. | Battery compartment |
GETTING STARTED
SETTING UP THE CLOCK
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and
indicates main unit batteries are low.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.
REMOTE SENSOR
The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every 40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
To set up the sensor:
1.Remove the screws from the battery door.
2.Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ /
3.Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor.
4.Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the sensor.
5.Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEM on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and main unit.
6.Close the battery door and secure the screws.
7.Place the sensor in the desired location using the table stand or wall mount.
For best results:
•Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
•Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) 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
The transmission range may vary depending on many factors. 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
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).
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows the status.
ICON | DESCRIPTION |
| Main unit is searching |
| for the sensor(s) |
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|
| A channel has been found |
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| Sensor 1 is sending data |
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|
and “- | The sensor cannot be found. |
(Outdoor | Search for the sensor or check |
temperature area) | batteries |
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|
To search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its date and time automatically once it is within range of the
The sensor collects the radio signals whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
NOTE Initial reception takes
RECEPTION SIGNAL
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold 
for 2 seconds.
To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold 
for 2 seconds.
flashes when it is disabled.
SET CLOCK
To manually set the clock make sure the clock signal reception is disabled.
1.Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2.Select the US time zone (Pacific (P), Eastern (E), Central
(C) and Mountain (M)), hour, minute, year, month/day format, month, day and language. Press 
or 
to change the setting.
3.Press MODE to confirm.
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (D) German,
(F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds and clock with weekday display modes.
ALARM
To set the alarm:
1.Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
2.Press 
/ 
to set hour / minute.
3.Press ALARM or MODE to confirm. 
indicates alarm is ON.
To toggle alarms ON / OFF:
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.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a
ICON | DESCRIPTION |
Clear
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
BAR686_M | 1 |
2005.12.12, 4:36 PM
