Oregon Scientific BAR208SX - Colour LCD Advanced Wireless Weather Station Manual

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

(FIG 1)

1. Remote sensor reception indicator
2. Moon phase reading
3. Weather forecast
4. Indoor temperature with temperature trend
5. Clock signal reception indicator
6. MODE: Change settings / display
7. / : Increase / decrease settings; activate / deactivate clock reception signal
8. Outdoor temperature with temperature trend
9. Outdoor humidity with humidity trend
10. Weather warning message
11. Indoor humidity with humidity trend
12. Clock with weekday
13. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity
14. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds when unit is not plugged into AC Adapter
15. Ice alert LED indicator

BACK VIEW

(FIG 2)

1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK / US: Select the nearest radio signal
4. AC power adapter jack

1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch

GETTING STARTED

INSERT BATTERIES

1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.

LOCATION	MEANING
Clock / alarm and Indoor temperature area	Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature area	Sensor batteries low

CONNECT AC ADAPTER

Connect the supplied power adapter to the power jack, then plug into a standard AC outlet.
NOTE

• The batteries are only for back-up use. Always connect the unit to the power grid source via AC/DC adapter.
• Make sure the adapter is not obstructed and is easily accessible to the unit.
• The base station and adapter should not be exposed to wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on the base station and adapter.
• To completely disconnect from power, unplug adapter from the mains.

REMOTE SENSOR

The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
To set up the sensor:

1. Open the battery compartment (see FIG 3).
2. Select a channel then press RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit using the table stand or wall mount.

TIP
Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any location on the exterior of the home at a height of not more than 5 ft and which can shield it from direct sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.

NOTE
Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

To search for a sensor:
Press and hold + MODE.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows the status:

ICON	DESCRIPTION
	Main unit is searching for sensor(s)
	A channel has been found.
	The sensor cannot be found.

TIP The transmission range may vary depending on many factors. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.

CLOCK

CLOCK RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its clock automatically with a clock signal.

EU / UK:
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.

• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of Anthorn, England

US:

• WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of Fort Collins Colorado.

To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold to enable or to disable signal reception.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window, press and hold to force another signal search.

Clock signal reception indicator:

STRONG SIGNAL	WEAK SIGNAL	NO SIGNAL

MANUALLY SET CLOCK

To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception first.

1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: 2/24 hr format, hour, minute, year, calendar mode (day – month / month – day),

US: Select the time zone: (P) Pacific,(E) Eastern, (C) Central or (M) Mountain.

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

To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds / weekday / calendar / moon phase.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with a 75% accuracy.

	Sunny
	Partially Cloudy
	Cloudy
	Rainy
	Snowy

WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE

The weather warning messages provide indications of probable circumstances that may arise based on the weather station's calculations. The meanings for the warnings are illustrated below:

	Meaning
	Risk of high temperatures
	Risk of fast wind speeds
	Risk of a storm
	Risk of foggy conditions
	Risk of icy conditions

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

To toggle temperature unit: Press °C / °F.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold + MEM to display each sensor's data for 3 seconds.
To end press .
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records: Press and hold MEM.

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2°C (37°F to 28°F), LED indicator will flash, and will stop flashing once the temperature is out of this range.

WEATHER TRENDS

The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are based on recent sensor readings.

RISE	STEADY	FALL

MOON PHASE

In moon phase mode, press orto scan through the years (2001 to 2099).

	New Moon		Full Moon
	Waxing Crescent		Waning Gibbous
	First quarter		Last quarter
	Waxing Gibbous		Waning Crescent

NOTE
Star icons around the moon phase will be displayed from 6 o'clock in the evening to 6 o'clock the next morning.

BACKLIGHT

Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds when unit is not plugged into AC Adaptor. Backlight remains on when unit is plugged into AC Adaptor.

RESET

Press RESET to return to the default settings.

PRECAUTIONS

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
• If you do not plan to use the product for a long time, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.
• Do not subject the device to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not immerse the device in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the device with abrasive or corrosive materials.
• Do not tamper with the device's internal components. Doing so invalidates the warranty.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected separately for special treatment.
• 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.
  NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all countries. For more information, please contact your local retailer. To download an electronic version of the user manual, please visit http://global.oregonscientific.com/customerSupport.php.

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