Oregon Scientific RAR681 user manual Introduction, Overview Front View, Back View, Remote Sensor

Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer

with Digital Clock

Model: RAR681

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer with Digital Clock (RAR681). The main unit can support up to 3 sensors. To purchase additional sensors, please contact your local retailer.

NOTE Please 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 about.

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

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1.Sensor low battery warning

2.Outdoor temperature trend icon

3.Hi / lo alarm is displayed

4.Ice warning is active

5.Channel number and sensor reception status

6.Maximum / minimum outdoor temperature reading

7.Outdoor temperature reading

8.Alarm is set

9.Alarm is displayed

10.12-hour clock

11.Indoor temperature display icon

12.Indoor temperature trend icon

13.Main unit low battery warning

14.Maximum / minimum indoor temperature reading

15.Indoor temperature reading

16.Time, alarm and date

BACK VIEW
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1. TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1

2. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal

3.CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display

4.MODE: Change settings / display

5.ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm

6.Battery compartment

7.MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature

8.°C / °F: Select temperature unit °C / °F

9.RESET: Reset unit to default settings

REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

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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

POWER

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

NOTE Install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. 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.

shows when batteries are low.

UNIT	LOCATION
Main	Indoor temperature area
Remote	Outdoor temperature area

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 meters (100 feet) 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.

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 -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -40°C (-40°F).

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 reception icon in the outdoor temperature area shows the status.

ICON	DESCRIPTION
	Main unit is searching
	for the sensor(s)
	A channel has been found
	Sensor 1 is sending data
and - -.-	The sensor cannot be found.
(Outdoor	Search for the sensor or
temperature area)	check batteries

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

To set the clock:

1.Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.

2.Press and to change the settings.

3.Press MODE to confirm.

4.The setting sequence is: 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, date, and display language.

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

To switch the clock display:

Press MODE to toggle between:

•Clock with seconds

•Clock with day

•Calendar

ALARM

To set the alarm:

1.Press ALARM to view the alarm. will show on the display.

2.Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.

3.Press or to change the hour / minute settings.

4.Press ALARM to confirm.

To activate or deactivate the alarm:

Press ALARM when in the alarm display. appears when the alarm is set.

To silence the alarm and reset it for the next day: Press ALARM.

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