Oregon Scientific RAR601 User Manual

Wireless Thermometer &
Alarm Clock
Model: RAR601
USER MANUAL
EN
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientifictm Wireless
Thermometer & Alarm Clock (RAR601). This device bundles
alarm clock and temperature monitoring features into a single
tool you can use from the convenience of your home.
In this box, you will find:
• Main unit
• Remote sensor
• 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries (main unit);
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries (remote sensor)
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
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1. Outdoor Temperature Area : Readings, sensor
battery and reception status
2. Indoor Temperature Area : Readings and main
unit battery status.
3. Clock / Alarm Area : Time, day of week, month,
date, alarm
4. : Press to increase setting
5. : Press to decrease setting
6 MODE : Press to change display / settings
7. MEM : Press to view current or max / min
temperature readings
8. ((.)) : Press to view alarm settings, activate alarms to
increase setting, activate Atomic Clock signal reception
BACK VIEW
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1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. °C / °F switch
4. RESET hole
5. Table stand
REMOTE SENSOR
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1. LED Status indicator 1. Wall mount hole
2. Battery compartment
3. Battery compartment
cover
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product: 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
alkaline batteries for the main unit, and 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
alkaline batteries for the remote sensor.
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity 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.
UNIT
LOCATION
Main Indoor Temperature Area
Remote Outdoor Temperature Area.
CHANGE SETTINGS
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
2. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT
Insert the stand on the back of the product, or mount it on
a wall with a nail.
REMOTE SENSOR
This product is shipped with a Sensor that collects
temperature readings. Only one sensor can be used with
this product.
SETUP SENSOR
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a
small Phillips screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown in
the battery compartment.
3. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET 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 Sensor Data Transmission
section for more information.)
4. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall
mount or table stand.
For best results:
• Insert the batteries 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.
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 78 seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Outdoor Temperature Area
shows the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensor.
Sensor signal is steady.
— shows The sensor cannot be found. Search
for the sensor or check
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for the sensor, press and hold UP and DOWN
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
This product has two displays: Clock with day of week in
English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German, and Calendar
display with date and month.
SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area
will blink.
2. Select the hour format (12 or 24 hour), hour, minute,
year, month, day, and language. Press UP or DOWN to
change the setting. Press MODE to confirm.
NOTE The language options are (D) German, (E) English,
(F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock and Calendar
display.
ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press ((.)). The Alarm Time and On/Off 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 UP or DOWN to
change settings. Press ((.)) to confirm.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press ((.)) to activate or deactivate the Alarm. shows in
the Alarm Area when the Alarm is activated.
TEMPERATURE
This product can display current, maximum, and minimum
temperature readings collected by the main unit (indoor) and
remote sensor (outdoor).
Outdoor temperature data is collected by the remote sensor
and displayed every 78 seconds.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Press the °C / °F button to switch between temperature units.
The button is located in the battery compartment.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX) and
minimum (MIN) records.
To clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET button is located in the battery compartments for
the main unit. Press RESET when you change the batteries
and whenever performance is not behaving as expected
(for example, unable to establish radio frequency link with
remote sensor).
NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return to
default value, and you will lose all stored information.
SAFETY AND CARE
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol- free
mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a
high-traffic location.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
• Never immerse the product in water. This can cause
electrical shock and damage the product.
• Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock,
or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
• Do not tamper with the internal components.
• Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries with this
product.
• Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long
period of time.
• Do not scratch the LCD display.
Do not make any changes or modifications to this product.
Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the product.
The technical specification of this product and contents of
this user guide are subject to change without notice. Images
not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY
Strange date / Change language
Calendar
month
Shows "LLL" or Temperature is out-
Temp
"HHH" of-range
Check batteries
Cannot locate
remote sensor
Check location
R e m o t e
Data does not Initiate a manual
Sensor
m a t c h m a i n sensor search
unit
SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 4.06 x 1.89 x 2.96 inches
(103 x 48 x 75 mm)
Weight 1.62 ounces (46 grams)
with battery
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 3.8 x 2.0 x 2.4 inches
(96 x 50 x 62 mm)
Weight 1.62 ounces (46 grams)
without battery
TEMPERATURE
Unit °C or °F
Indoor Range 23 °F to 122 °F(-5 °C to 50 °C)
Outdoor Range -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C)
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.2° F)
Memory Min / Max
REMOTE SENSOR
RF frequency 433 MHz
Range 98 feet (30 meters)
with no obstructions
Transmission every 78 seconds
CLOCK
Clock display HH:MM
Hour format 12hr AM/PM or 24hr
Calendar DD/MM; weekday in 5
languages (D, E, F, I, S)
Alarm 2-minute crescendo
POWER
Main unit batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline
Sensor batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
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OR
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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.: RAR601
Product Name: Remote Sensor
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung 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.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Wireless
Thermometer & Alarm Clock (Model: RAR601) is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity
is available on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer
Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N