Oregon Scientific AWS888 User Manual

Colour weather station

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COLOUR WEATHER STATION
MODEL: AWS888
USER'S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About this guide ......................................................... 2
Product overview ....................................................... 2
Main unit ............................................................... 2
Remote unit .......................................................... 4
Getting started ........................................................... 7
Batteries ............................................................... 7
AC adaptor ........................................................... 7
Remote unit set up .................................................... 7
Installation ............................................................ 8
Clock .................................................................... 8
Radio signal ......................................................... 8
Remote sensor searching ................................ 8
Main unit sensor searching .............................. 9
General settings mode .............................................. 9
Navigating through main menu ............................ 9
Changing settings ................................................ 9
Clock setting ....................................................... 10
Alarm setting ....................................................... 11
Alarm type (daily / weekday) ............................... 11
Snooze ................................................................ 11
Weather setting mode ........................................ 12
Altitude compensation function .......................... 12
Clock alarm mode .................................................... 13
Turning alarm on/off ........................................... 13
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Weather forecast mode ........................................... 13
Temperature, pressure & hygro mode ..................... 14
Barometer display .............................................. 14
Thermo & hygro memory ................................... 14
Clear MIN / MAX records ................................... 15
Current thermo-hygro display ............................. 15
Auto scan function .............................................. 15
Comfort zone ...................................................... 15
Trends ................................................................ 15
System setting mode ............................................... 16
System settings .................................................. 16
Auto rotation display mode ...................................... 16
Clock alarm display mode ....................................... 17
Reset system ........................................................... 17
Default settings ........................................................ 17
Low battery detection .............................................. 18
Safety & care ........................................................... 18
Warnings .................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19
Specifications .......................................................... 19
About Oregon Scientific ........................................... 20
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Volume ........................................................... 16
Language ....................................................... 16
Silence mode ................................................. 16
Auto rotation frequency .................................. 16
Sleep mode .................................................... 16
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Weather setting mode ... 12 Altitude compensation function ... 12 Clock alarm mode ... 13 Turning alarm on/off ... 13 AWS888 English r23 op Black Weather forecast mode ... 13 Temperature, pressure & hygro mode ... 14 Barometer display ... 14 Thermo &...
  • Page 2: About This Guide

    ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your selection of the World’s first Colour Weather Station (AWS888) from Oregon Scientific . This powerful device bundles animated weather forecasting, barometric pressure monitoring, indoor / outdoor wireless temperature and humidity readings, time / date keeping, and dual alarm features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home.
  • Page 3 FRONT VIEW Colour display - Increase / decrease setting ENTER - select option AWS888 English r23 op Black BACK VIEW / BATTERY COMPARTMENT RESET SEARCH 10/14/03, 4:32 PM...
  • Page 4: Remote Unit

    System Setting Mode NOTE Sub menus will be described within the related sections. AWS888 English r23 op Black REMOTE UNIT (RTGR328N) This sensor works as an RF clock receiver for this main unit but does not work with previous models. If...
  • Page 5 FRONT LCD display LED status indicator Ventilation duct AWS888 English r23 op Black RF clock reception Channel no. Low battery indicator Time Temperature (°C or °F) Relative humidity Temperature / Humidity reading 10/14/03, 4:32 PM...
  • Page 6 BACK Wall mount (recess hole) CHANNEL switch RESET °C/°F switch SEARCH button EU/UK radio signal format switch Battery compartment Fold-out stand AWS888 English r23 op Black FOLD-OUT STAND Fold-out the stand. Lock it into place. 10/14/03, 4:32 PM...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Batteries are for memory backup purposes NOTE only; the AC adaptor should power the main unit. AWS888 English r23 op Black REMOTE UNIT SET UP Up to 5 remote units can be used with this product to monitor outdoor temperature and humidity.
  • Page 8: Installation

    AWS888 English r23 op Black When the remote unit receives the radio-controlled clock signal and is paired up with the main unit, the clock in the main unit will automatically be updated. RADIO SIGNAL REMOTE SENSOR SEARCHING The RADIO SIGNAL FORMAT switch is located inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 9: Main Unit Sensor Searching

    Strong clock and Weak clock and remote signal remote signal If no signal is found, check remote unit batteries. AWS888 English r23 op Black NOTE The sensor search will automatically start when the main unit is reset. GENERAL SETTINGS MODE All settings and display options for this product are accessible from the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 10: Clock Setting

    CLOCK SETTING Auto-synchronization should be deactivated before you manually set the clock. To do this, follow the instructions stated below and turn the RF CLOCK function OFF in CLOCK SETTING mode. 1. From the HOME MENU access the GENERAL SETTING mode.
  • Page 11: Alarm Setting

    Alarm on or off Alarm 2 Set Hour, Minute, Alarm type and Alarm on or off Exit Return to previous page AWS888 English r23 op Black 4. Setting the alarm: • Press to choose an alarm (1 or 2). The selected alarm will be swinging.
  • Page 12: Weather Setting Mode

    GENERAL SETTING mode. Press to select weather settings, then ENTER. 2. WEATHER SETTING mode AWS888 English r23 op Black In this mode you can set: Select °C or °F temperature units Temperature Barometric Unit Select Mb/hPa or inHg pressure units...
  • Page 13: Clock Alarm Mode

    Press ENTER or wait 10 seconds to confirm the changes. TIP: You can change the look of your display. AWS888 English r23 op Black WEATHER FORECAST MODE This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy.
  • Page 14: Temperature, Pressure & Hygro Mode

    Outdoor measurements are taken by the remote sensors then relayed back to the main unit. From the MAIN MENU access TEMP, HYGRO, PRESSURE mode. AWS888 English r23 op Black BAROMETER DISPLAY This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the past 24 hours to provide a weather forecast. You can display current and past readings by pressing the keys.
  • Page 15: Clear Min / Max Records

    To start auto scan, press and hold CHANNEL until you hear a beep (press CHANNEL again to exit auto scan mode). AWS888 English r23 op Black COMFORT ZONE The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are always shown, they display the relationship between temperature and humidity.
  • Page 16: System Setting Mode

    Press to choose a setting, then press ENTER to start making changes. Press to make the desired changes, ENTER to confirm. AWS888 English r23 op Black SYSTEM SETTINGS • Volume: Adjust system volume levels • Language: Select the display language, DOWN English, German, French, Italian or Spanish.
  • Page 17: Clock Alarm Display Mode

    NOTE After resetting the system all system information will be erased and returned to factory defaults. The main unit will also check battery condition. AWS888 English r23 op Black DEFAULT SETTINGS Date Time Clock display...
  • Page 18: Low Battery Detection

    • Remote thermo-hygro sensor NOTE The main unit will display the channel battery status when the corresponding channel is selected. AWS888 English r23 op Black SAFETY AND CARE Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a high-traffic location.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Display No display Sleep Mode may be on. Press any key to activate the display again. AWS888 English r23 op Black SPECIFICATIONS Main unit dimensions L x W x H 165 x 124 x 39mm (6.5 x 4.88 x 1.54 inches)
  • Page 20: About Oregon Scientific

    Calendar DD/MM; weekday selection in 5 languages (E, G, F, I, S) Alarm 2 minute crescendo Snooze 8 minutes AWS888 English r23 op Black Power Main unit 7.5V AC adaptor 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries (back-up) Remote unit 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline...
  • Page 21 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the respective CE marking. VS-Villingen / Germany August 2003 Gerhard Preis R&TTE Representative of manufacturer All EC Countries, Switzerland EN 60950:2000 ©2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. 10/14/03, 4:32 PM RTT&E Compliant Countries: and Norway...

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