Oregon Scientific BAR636A User Manual

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
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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.
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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.