Oregon Scientific Metal Weather Station BAR908HG User Manual

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Metal Weather Station
Model: BAR908HG / BAR908HGU /
BAR908HGA
User Manual
CONTENTS
ew .......................................................... 3
Front View ..................................................................... 3
Back View ..................................................................... 4
LCD Display .................................................................. 5
Remote Sensor ............................................................. 7
Getting Started ................................................................ 9
Batteries ....................................................................... 9
AC Adaptor (Main Unit) ................................................. 9
Change Settings ........................................................... 9
Remote Sensor ................................................................ 9
Set Up Thermo / Hygro Sensor .................................... 9
Sensor Data Transmission ......................................... 10
Search for Sensor ....................................................... 10
Clock and Calendar ....................................................... 11
Radio-Controlled Clock ............................................... 11
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ...................... 12
Set Clock .................................................................... 12
Switch Clock Display .................................................. 12
Alarms ............................................................................ 12
Set Daily Alarm ........................................................... 12
Set Pre-Alarm ............................................................. 13
Activate Alarm ............................................................. 13
Snooze ....................................................................... 13
Barometer ...................................................................... 13
View Barometer Area .................................................. 13
Select Measurement Unit ........................................... 14
View Barometer History .............................................. 14
Bar Chart Display ....................................................... 14
Set Altitude ................................................................. 14
Weather Forecast .......................................................... 14
Weather Forecast Icons .............................................. 14
UV Measurement ........................................................... 15
New Additional UV Features ....................................... 15
Temperature and Humidity ........................................... 16
View Temperature and Humidity Area ........................ 16
Select Measurement Unit ........................................... 16
Select Sensor Channel ............................................... 16
Minimum / Maximum Records .................................... 16
Temperature and Humidity Trend ............................... 16
Comfort Zone .............................................................. 17
Heat Index .................................................................. 17
Reset System ................................................................. 17
Precautions .................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting ............................................................
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Summary of Contents for Oregon Scientific Metal Weather Station BAR908HG

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Metal Weather Station Model: BAR908HG / BAR908HGU / BAR908HGA User Manual CONTENTS Product Overvi ew ... 3 Front View ... 3 Back View ... 4 LCD Display ... 5 Remote Sensor ... 7 Getting Started ... 9 Batteries ... 9 AC Adaptor (Main Unit) ...
  • Page 2 Specifications ... 18 About Oregon Scientific ... 20 EU-Declaration of Conformity ... 20 FCC Statement ... 20 Declaration of Conformity ... 21...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW 1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast 2. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area: Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor channel number 3. UVI / Barometer Area: UV level and barometric pressure chart; Index readings 4.
  • Page 4: Back View

    BACK VIEW 1. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm 2. SELECT: Switch Areas 3. UP: Increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock 4. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 5. MODE: Change settings / display 6. HISTORY: View historical barometer readings 7. DOWN: Decrease setting controlled clock...
  • Page 5: Lcd Display

    LCD DISPLAY Weather Forecast Area 1. Low battery icon for main unit 2. Weather display Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area 1. Selected Area icon 2. Heat Index 3. Indoor / Outdoor channel number (IN, 1-5) / reception status 4.
  • Page 6 UVI / Barometer Area 1. Barometric pressure is showing 2. UV is showing 3. Low battery icon for UV sensor 4. UVI value is showing 5. UV exposure time countdown has started 6. UV index level 7. UV exposure time for user 8.
  • Page 7: Remote Sensor

    REMOTE SENSOR RTGN318 / RTGN318D 1. RESET 2. EU / UK radio signal format switch (RTGN318D only) 3. Double sided adhesive tape 4. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 5. Wall mount 6. Battery compartment...
  • Page 8 RTGN318A 1. RESET 2. Double sided adhesive tape 3. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 4. Wall mount 5. Battery compartment...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED BATTERIES Batteries are supplied with this product: • Main unit 3 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V • Remote unit 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V 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.
  • Page 10: Sensor Data Transmission

    2. Insert the batteries. 3. Set the channel and radio signal format (RTGN318D only). The switches are located in the battery compartment. SWITCH OPTION Channel If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. Radio Signal EU (DCF) / UK (MSF) Format...
  • Page 11: Clock And Calendar

    next to the Area. Then, simultaneously press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for 2 seconds. If the sensor is still not found, check the NOTE batteries. CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date based on radio- controlled signals from the RTGN318 / RTGN318D / RTGN318A remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter.
  • Page 12: Turn Radio-Controlled Clock On / Off

    TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold UP for 2 seconds.
  • Page 13: Set Pre-Alarm

    4. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. 5. Press ALARM to confirm. 6. The Daily Alarm icon will appear when the alarm is set. SET PRE-ALARM The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes before the Daily Alarm.
  • Page 14: Select Measurement Unit

    SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT Slide the mb / inHg switch (in the clock battery compartment), to change the display unit. VIEW BAROMETER HISTORY Navigate to the Barometer Area. Then press HISTORY repeatedly to scroll through the measurements. The number shown in the HR box indicates how long ago each measurement was taken (e.g.
  • Page 15: Uv Measurement

    NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM. When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY. UV MEASUREMENT The UVR128 Ultra-Violet Radiation Sensor is available as an optional item for BAR908HG / BAR908HGU / BAR908HGA.
  • Page 16: Temperature And Humidity

    MAXIMUM / MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area. 2. Press MODE to select the UV display. 3. Press MEM to show maximum, minimum and current UVI readings.
  • Page 17: Comfort Zone

    COMFORT ZONE The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is, based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ZONE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY >70% 20-25°C 40-70% (68-77°F) <40% This information is shown in the Humidity Area NOTE when the current measurement is displayed. HEAT INDEX The Heat Index advises 4 levels of warning if the temperature is high.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    separately for special treatment and not as normal household waste. • Placement of this product on certain types of wood may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture manufacturer’s care instructions for information. •...
  • Page 19 (4.61 x 3.15 x 6.73 in) Weight 80 g (2.82 oz) without battery Temperature Unit °C or °F Indoor Range -5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F) Outdoor Range -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Resolution 0.1 °C (0.2°...
  • Page 20: About Oregon Scientific

    1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance. ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in the US and would like to contact our Customer Care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp...
  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    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...

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