Oregon Scientific Advanced Weather Station with USB Upload RMS600 / RM600A User Manual

1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal (RMS600 only)
4. Battery compartment
Advanced Weather Station
with USB upload
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
Model: RMS600 / RM600A
USER MANUAL 2
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OVERVIEW
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FRONT VIEW (FIG. 1) 3
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15 1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
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3. Battery compartment
6 17 4. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
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8 5. CHANNEL switch
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10 20
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21 GETTING STARTED
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REMOTE SENSOR SET UP
The remote sensor can collect data from up to 3 channels.
To set up the remote sensor:
1. Outdoor remote sensor battery low
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Indicate outdoor channel selected
2. Slide channel switch to select a channel (1, 2, 3). Ensure
3. Remote sensor reception icon
you use a different channel for each sensor.
4. Moon Phase
3. Insert the battery, matching the polarities (+ / -). See
5. Next 12 hour weather forecast / pressure trend
FIG 3.
6. Indoor temperature; temperature trend
4. Press RESET after each battery change.
7. Radio controlled clock reception icon
5. Close the battery door.
8. : Indicate AM / PM (RMS600A only)
9. Main unit battery low NOTE Install battery in the remote sensor before the main
unit.
10. Ice alert LED indicator
11. MODE: Change settings / display
6. Initiate a sensor search on the main unit to start receiving
12. increase value of the setting; enable radio control
temperature / humidity data from the sensor.
clock; select from 3 outdoor channels; scroll through
moon phase
13. LIGHT: Activate backlight
14. Outdoor temperature; temperature trend
15. Outdoor humidity and trend
16. Weather Warning Message (HEAT, WIND, STORM,
FROST, FOG)
7. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall
17. Indoor humidity and trend
mount hole.
18. USB status indicator
19. Time Zone indicator (RMS600A only): (P) Pacific, (M)
Mountain, (C) Central , (E) Eastern NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and consumer
grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.
20. Clock / calendar display
21. MEM: Change temperature / humidity display (Current,
Max / Min); clear Max / Min record
MAIN UNIT SET UP
22. USB socket 1. Remove the battery compartment.
23. decrease value of the setting; disable radio control 2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
clock; scroll through moon phase
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
NOTE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
BACK VIEW (FIG 2)
such as sunshine or fire.
MEANING
LOCATION
Clock / alarm area Main unit batteries low
Outdoor sensor area Sensor batteries low
DATA TRANSMISSION
To search for a sensor:
1 Press and hold + MODE.
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3
The remote sensor reception icon will show the
following status:
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensor(s).
A channel has been found.
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The sensor cannot be found.
TIP The transmission range may vary depending on many
3. After successful installation, double click on
factors. You may need to experiment with various locations desktop shortcut.
to get the best results.
4. Click DISPLAY in Oregon Weather Station dialogue
box.
CLOCK
WINDOWS VISTA
CLOCK RECEPTION
To Disable User Access Control (UAC):
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal. 1. From the desktop, My Computer > Control Panel >
User Accounts and Family Safety > Change your
Windows password > Turn User Account Control On
RMS600:
or Off.
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.
2. Deselect the UAC option by un-ticking.
• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
3. Follow steps 1-4 from above section.
Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
DISABLE SLEEP MODE
To allow for continuous update of data, ensure Sleep Mode
on computer is disabled.
RMS600A:
WWVB-60 signal: within 3200 km (2000 miles) of Fort
Collins, Colorado.
TO DISABLE SLEEP MODE ON COMPUTER
(WINDOWS XP )
To enable / disable clock signal reception:
1. Right click on Desktop.
Press and hold to enable or to disable clock
2. Choose "Properties".
signal reception.
3. Click on "Screen Saver" Tab in the Display Properties
window.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak, 4. Click on "Power" located at the bottom half of window.
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal
5. A new window "Power Options Properties" will open.
reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window,
6. Under "System standby" option, choose "Never" in drop
press and hold to force another signal search.
down menu.
7. Click "Apply" and then click "OK".
Clock signal reception indicator:
8. Previous window will return. Click "OK" to confirm and exit.
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK / NO SIGNAL
TO DISABLE SLEEP MODE ON COMPUTER
(WINDOWS VISTA)
1. Right click on Desktop.
2. Choose "Personalize".
3. Click on "Screen Saver" Tab in the Display Properties
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
window.
To set the clock manually, disable the clock signal reception
4. Click on "Change Power Settings" located at the bottom
first.
half of window.
1. Press and hold MODE.
5. Select "High Performance" and click "Change plan
2. Press or to change the settings. The settings settings".
order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format, hour, minute, year,
6. Click "Change advanced power settings".
calendar mode (month – day / day – month), month, day
7. Click "Sleep" and click "Hibernate after".
and language.
8. Click "Setting" and set "0" minutes.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
9. Click "Apply" and then "OK".
RMS600: Time zone sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the
received clock signal time.
CONNECTION TO PC
To upload the weather data to the computer:
RMS600A: Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (M) Mountain,
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port and the
(C) Central, or (E) Eastern.
other end into the computer.
2. If data upload is completed, the display will show
NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
" ".
French (F), Italian (I), Spanish (S) and Russian (R).
NOTE The USB is only used for uploading weather data. It
To select clock display mode:
cannot be used for charging battery power.
Press MODE to toggle between clock with seconds, clock
with weekday.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
SET UP SOFTWARE (FIRST TIME USE)
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with a 75% accuracy.
The main unit is capable of connecting to a PC computer
using the USB connection. Weather data of temperature
ICON DESCRIPTION
and humidity readings can be uploaded to the computer by
connecting the main unit to the computer.
Sunny
Partially Cloudy
PC system requirements
The minimum system requirements for use of the software
Cloudy
is:
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or
Rainy
Vista
• Processor: Pentium III or 4 (recommended)
Snowy
• RAM: Min. 256 MB or 512 MB (recommended)
• Hard disk free space: Min. 256 MB or 512 MB
(recommended)
WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE
• Screen Display Area:1024 x 768 pixels
The weather warning messages provide indications of
(recommended)
probable circumstances that may arise based on the weather
station's calculations. The meanings for the warnings are
illustrated below:
WINDOWS XP
To install software:
Warning Meaning
1. Run CD software provided.
2. Setup wizard dialogue box will appear and guide you Risk of high temperatures
through the installation process.
PRECAUTIONS
Risk of fast wind speeds
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
Risk of a storm temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as
Risk of foggy conditions newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over
Risk of icy conditions
it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
• Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. This
To toggle temperature unit:
invalidates the warranty.
Press °C / °F.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
To auto-scan channels: batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual
Press and hold + MEM to display each channel's
display.
recorded data sequentially.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
To select channel, press .
separately for special treatment and not as normal
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum household waste.
temperature/ humidity record of a selected channel:
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood
Press MEM. may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon
Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
To clear the temperature / humidity record displayed:
manufacturer's care instructions for information.
Press and hold MEM.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
ICE ALERT (CHANNEL 1 ONLY)
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
If the temperature falls between 3°C to -2 °C (37°F to 28°F),
treatment is necessary.
the green ice alert LED indicator will flash continuously, and
will stop flashing once the temperature is out of this range. • Please note that some units are equipped with a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery
compartment before first use.
WEATHER TRENDS
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the
The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are
based on recent sensor readings. contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.
RISE STEADY FALL
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all
countries. For more information, please contact your local
retailer.
MOON PHASE ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
In moon phase mode, press or to scan through
more about Oregon Scientific products. If you're in the US
the years (2001 to 2099).
and would like to contact our Customer Care department
directly, please visit:
New Moon Full Moon
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp
For international inquiries, please visit:
Waxing www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
Waning Gibbous
Crescent
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
First quarter Last quarter
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Advanced
Weather Station with USB upload (model: RMS600 /
Waning RMS600A) is in compliance with the essential requirements
Waxing Gibbous
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A
Crescent
copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is
available on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer
Service.
BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate LED backlight for 5 seconds.
RESET
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVED COMPLIED
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway N
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
FCC STATEMENT
82 x 60 x 210 mm
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
L x W x H
(3.23 x 2.36 x 8.27 in)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
260 g (9.17 oz)
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
Weight
without battery
device must accept any interference received, including
Signal frequency 433 MHz interference that may cause undesired operation.
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
Temperature
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
0.1°C (0.2°F)
resolution
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Ice alert 3°C to -2°C
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply
temperature range (37°F to 28°F)
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
Humidity range 25% - 95% 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
Humidity resolution 1% reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries residential installation.
REMOTE UNIT (THGN132N)
L x W x H 50 x 22 x 96 mm (1.9 x 0.9 x 3.8 in)
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
Weight 62 g (2.2 ounces) without battery
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
Signal frequency 433 MHz
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
Number of channel 3
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
Humidity range 25% - 95%
or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
Humidity resolution 1%
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery
measures:
Station météo à connexion PC
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Modèle : RMS600 / RMS600A
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
FR
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
VUE D'ENSEMBLE
FACE AVANT (FIG 1)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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The following information is not to be used as contact for
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support or sales. Please call our customer service number
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(listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com, or on
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the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
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We 16
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
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Address: 19861 SW 95 th Ave.,Tualatin, 7
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Oregon 97062 USA 9
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Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
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declare that the product
Product No.: RMS600 / RMS600A
Product Name: Advanced Weather Station with
USB upload
1. La pile de la sonde sans fil est faible
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
2. Indique que le canal extérieur est sélectionné
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
3. Icône de réception de la sonde sans fil
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
4. Phases lunaires
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
5. Prévision météo / variation de pression des 12
Hong Kong
prochaines heures
6. Température intérieure ; variation de température
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
7. Icône de réception de l'horloge radio-pilotée
subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may
not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept 8. : Indique AM / PM (modèle RMS600A)
any interference received, including interference that may
9. Piles faibles (Appareil principal)
cause undesired operation.
10. Indicateur LED d'alerte de gel
11. MODE : modifie les réglages / l'affichage
12. augmente la valeur d'un réglage ; active l'horloge
radio-pilotée ; sélection des 3 canaux extérieurs ;
défilement des phases lunaires
13. LIGHT : Permet d'activer le rétro-éclairage
14. Température extérieure ; variation de température
15. Humidité extérieure et variation
16. Message d'alerte météorologique (CHAUD, VENT,
TEMPETE, GEL, BROUILLARD)
17. Humidité intérieure et variation
18. Indicateur du statut USB
19. Indicateur du fuseau horaire (modèle RMS600A) Fuseau
horaire Pacifique (P), des Montagnes (M), Central (C)
ou de la côte Est (E)
20. Affichage horloge / calendrier
21. MEM : Modifie l'affichage de la température / humidité
(actuelle, Max/Min), efface les relevés Max/Min
22. Port USB
23. diminue la valeur d'un réglage ; désactive l'horloge
radio-pilotée ; défilement des phases lunaires
FACE ARRIÈRE ( FIG 2)
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1. °C / °F: Permet de sélectionner l'unité de mesure de la
température
2. RESET: Réinitialise l'appareil aux réglages par défaut
ICONE DESCRIPTION
3. EU / UK: Sélectionne le signal radio le plus proche
(modèle RMS600 uniquement) L'appareil principal est à la
recherche de la/des sonde(s).
4. Compartiment des piles
Un canal a été trouvé.
SONDE SANS FIL (FIG 3)
La sonde est introuvable.
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ASTUCE La distance de transmission peut varier en
fonction de plusieurs facteurs. Vous pouvez essayer
plusieurs emplacements, afin d'obtenir les meilleurs
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résultats possibles.
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HORLOGE
RÉCEPTION DE L'HORLOGE
Ce produit est conçu pour synchroniser automatiquement
l'horloge avec le signal radio.
1. Indicateur LED
2. Trou de fixation murale
RMS600 :
3. Compartiment des piles
Positionnez l'encoche EU / UK pour sélectionner le signal
4. RESET: Réinitialise l'appareil aux réglages par défaut
à recevoir.
5. Bouton CHANNEL (canal)
• EU : Signal DCF-77 : dans un rayon de 1500 Km (932
miles) depuis Frankfort, Allemagne.
• UK : Signal MSF-60 : dans un rayon de 1500 Km (932
POUR COMMENCER
miles) depuis Anthorn, Angleterre.
INSTALLATION DE LA SONDE SANS FIL
RMS600A :
La sonde sans fil est à même de collecter les données sur
3 canaux. Signal WWVB-60 : dans un rayon de 3200 km (2000 miles)
de Fort Collins, Colorado.
Installation de la sonde sans fil:
Pour activer / désactiver le signal de réception de
1. Ouvrez le couvercle du compartiment des piles.
l'horloge :
2. Positionnez l'interrupteur de canal pour sélectionner un
canal (1, 2, 3). Assurez-vous d'utiliser un canal différent Maintenez le bouton pour activer, ou le bouton
pour chaque sonde.
pour désactiver la réception du signal.
3. Insérez la pile, en respectant les polarités (+/-). Voir FIG
3.
REMARQUE La réception prend entre 2 et 10 minutes. Si le
4. Appuyer sur RESET après chaque changement de
signal est faible, 24 heures peuvent être nécessaires pour
piles.
obtenir un signal valide. Si la réception échoue, positionnez
votre appareil à proximité d'une fenêtre, appuyez et
5. Fermez le couvercle du compartiment des piles.
maintenez pour forcer la recherche du signal.
REMARQUE Insérez la pile de la sonde sans fil avant celles
de l'appareil principal. Indicateur de réception du signal de l'Horloge :
6. Lancez une recherche de sonde à partir de l'appareil
SIGNAL FAIBLE /
principal pour que la sonde transmette les données SIGNAL FORT
AUCUN SIGNAL
relatives à la température / à l'humidité.
REGLER MANUELLEMENT L'HORLOGE
Pour régler manuellement l'horloge, vous devez, tout
d'abord, désactiver la réception du signal.
7. Sécurisez la sonde à l'emplacement choisi, en utilisant
la fixation murale.
1. Appuyez et maintenez la touche MODE.
2. Appuyez sur ou pour modifier les réglages.
REMARQUE Utiliser des piles alcalines pour une plus
Les réglages s'effectuent dans l'ordre suivant : Fuseau
grande longévité et des piles au lithium en vente aux
horaire, format 12/24 heures, heure, minutes, année,
particuliers pour des températures en dessous de 0 c.
mode calendrier (format mois-jour / jour-mois) mois, jour
et langue.
INSTALLATION DE L'APPAREIL PRINCIPAL 3. Appuyez sur MODE pour confirmer.
1. Retirez le couvercle du compartiment des piles.
2. Insérez les piles, en respectant les polarités RMS600 : La fonction de fuseau horaire règle l'horloge à +/-
23 heures de l'heure du signal reçu. Si vous avez désactivé
(voir FIG 2).
la réception du signal de l'horloge, ne configurez pas de
3. Appuyez sur RESET (Réinitialiser) après chaque
valeur pour le fuseau horaire.
changement de piles.
RMS600A : Sélectionnez le fuseau horaire : Heure Pacifique
REMARQUE N'exposez pas les piles à une chaleur
(P), des Montagnes (M), Centrale (C) ou de la Côte Est (E).
excessive comme les rayons du soleil et le feu.
REMARQUE Les langues disponibles sont l'anglais (E),
SIGNIFICATION
EMPLACEMENT
l'allemand (D), le français (F), l'italien (I) , l'espagnol (S) et
Piles faibles (Appareil
le russe (R).
Zone Horloge / alarme
principal)
Zone de la sonde Piles du capteur
Pour sélectionner le mode d'affichage de l'horloge :
extérieure faibles
Appuyez sur MODE pour alterner entre l'horloge avec
les secondes, l'horloge avec les jours de la semaine et le
TRANSMISSION DES DONNEES calendrier.
Recherche d'un capteur :
Appuyez et maintenez la touche + MODE.
INSTALLATION DU LOGICIEL (PREMIERE UTILISATION)
L'appareil principal peut être connectée à un ordinateur à
L'icône de réception de la sonde sans fil indiquera le statut l'aide d'une connexion USB. Vous pouvez télécharger les
suivant : prévisions de température et d'humidité sur votre ordinateur
en connectant l'appareil principal à votre PC.