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

NOTE Press ZONE to set the US time zone options: Pacific (P), Mountain (M), Central (C) and Eastern (E).

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

To switch the clock display:

Press MODE to toggle between:

Clock with day

Clock with seconds

ALARM

To set the alarm:

1.Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.

2.Press / to set alarm time.

3.Press MODE/SNOOZE 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.

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 AND HUMIDITY TREND

The temperature and humidity trend icons are based on recent 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 ALARM

An alarm 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 alarm:

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

NOTE The THN132N sensor supplied does not support humidity readings. To enable Hi / Lo Humidity alarm a thermo-hygro sensor must be purchased and set to channel

1.For further information on compatible sensors such as the THGR268 thermo-hygro sensor please check with your local retailer or go to www2.oregonscientific.com.

HEAT INDEX

The heat index combines temperature and humidity data to describe the actual temperature felt. The THN132N sensor supplied does not support heat index display. A thermo-hygro sensor must be purchased to enable heat index display for channels 1-3.

WARNING

HEAT INDEX

MEANING

Extreme danger

54.5°C (130°F)

Strong risk of

 

or above

dehydration / sun

 

 

stroke

Danger

40.5 - 54°C

Heat exhaustion

 

(105 - 129°F)

likely

 

 

 

Extremecaution

32.2 - 40°C

Possibility of heat

 

(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, if the selected sensor does not support humidity measurement or if the 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 (68 - 77°F)

40 - 70%

 

 

 

 

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 main unit to the default settings. To reset the sensor, remove and then re-insert the batteries.

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.

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

97 x 127 x 70 mm

 

(3.94 x 5.20 x2.87 in)

Weight

241 g (8.5 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 (US)

 

 

Synchronization

Auto or disabled

Signal frequency

433 MHz

Clock

Auto or manual (disabled)

Humidity range

25% - 95%

Humidity resolution

1%

MEM

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 hour format

Calendar

MM / DD language selectable:

 

E, D, F, I and S

Power

2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries

REMOTE UNIT

 

L x W x H

96 x 50 x 22 mm

 

(3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in)

Weight

62 g (2.22 oz) without battery

 

 

Transmission range

30 m (100 ft) unobstructed

Temperature Range

-30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)

Power

1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery

NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance.

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 frequently 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.

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.:

RMR683HGA

Product Name: Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer

 

with Indoor Humidity and Self-Setting

 

Atomic Clock

Manufacturer:

IDT Technology Limited

Address:

Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,

 

Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,

ung 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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RMR683HGA specifications

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