Oregon Scientific BA888 Instruction Manual

Oregon Scientific BA888 Instruction Manual

Electronic barometer

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model BA888
ELECTRONIC BAROMETER
Thank you for purchasing the Oregon Scientific barometer.
This barometer has been designed specificially with
performance and ease of use in mind. As with all Oregon
Scientific products, this barometer is made to the highest
quality standards using precision electronic components
and should give you many years of
Please read the User's Guide carefully before use to ensure
you get the best out of your new barometer.
Please note that the accuracy of the weather forecasting
is about 70 ~ 75 percent, when monitoring changes in
barometric pressure alone, therefore, we cannot be held
responsible for any
issues that may arise
forecasting with this unit.
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FEATURES

Electronic Barometer with barometric pressure and
trend.
Weather forecast indication shows sunny, slightly
cloudy, cloudy and rainy.
Displays indoor temperature and indoor relative
humidity at the same time.
Comfort
zone indicatior: shows ideal humidity and
temperature for personal comfort.
User selectable °C or °F units of measure.
User selectable mb / hPa or inHg units of measure.
Clock display shows
hour, minute
month
and date.
Daily alarm.
Built-in low battery signal indication.
Wall mounting and table standing features.
/ calendar
display,

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  • Page 1 Model BA888 Displays indoor temperature and indoor relative ELECTRONIC BAROMETER humidity at the same time. Thank you for purchasing the Oregon Scientific barometer. Comfort zone indicatior: shows ideal humidity and This barometer has been designed specificially with temperature for personal comfort.
  • Page 2 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS WALL MOUNT HOLE VENTILATION SLOT °C/°F SWITCH LCD DISPLAY mb(hPa)/inHg SWITCH RESET MODE STAND BATTERY COVER COMPARTMENT STAND BACK VIEW ALARM UP DOWN HISTORY INSTALLING AND REPLACING FRONT VIEW BATTERIES The unit uses four UM-4 ‘ AAA’ size batteries. If the ‘BATT‘...
  • Page 3 3. Insert the batteries as indicated by the polarity DISPLAY AND FUNCTIONS symbols ( + and - ) marked inside the battery compartment. 4. Replace the battery compartment cover. RELATIVE HUMIDITY INDOOR TEMPERATURE Note: After replacing the batteries, the whole display will be turned on for about 3 seconds and then WEATHER FORECAST COMFORT...
  • Page 4 The ‘ 0 ‘ in the middle of the scale means equal to present Indicator pressure, ‘ +2‘ means the past pressure was higher than the displays on present pressure by 2 mb. the unit This gives you the pressure trend over the last 24 hours. Sunny Slightly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Forecast...
  • Page 5 However, please note again the accuracy of a weather sampling takes place and the pressure reading is then forecast based on the barometric pressure reading. It is compensated with the new altitude. considered to be about 70-75%. 3. The month digits will flash. Press the [ ] or [ button to increase/decrease the setting in 1 month ABOUT THE ALTITUDE SETTING...
  • Page 6 Note: HOW TO SET THE DAILY ALARM Press and hold down the [ ] or [ ] button to set 1. In normal time display, press and hold the values more quickly. [ALARM ] button for about 2 seconds. The ' will be displayed;...
  • Page 7 HOW TO SELECT THE BAR OR LINE HOW TO RECALL THE STORED CHART FOR THE PRESSURE TREND PRESSURE HISTORY READING In bar chart display, press and hold the [ MODE ] The barometric pressure reading is being stored constantly button and then reset the unit by pressing the during the past 24 hours.
  • Page 8 HOW TO READ THE RELATIVE Less than 40%RH No comment Indicator 20°C(68°F) or HUMIDITY AND COMFORT More than 70%RH INDICATORS 25°C(77°F) The unit shows the indoor relative humidity automatically HOW TO SELECT THE and such reading is temperature compensated. At the same time, the comfort indicators - COMFORT, WET or DRY TEMPERATURE UNITS OF MEASURE will tell you if the current environment is comfortable, too...
  • Page 9 HOW TO SELECT THE PRESSURE UNITS OF MEASURE The switch on the back of the barometer selects between mb / hPa and inHg. To select mb / hPa , set the switch to mb / hPa. To select inHg, set the switch to inHg. THE RESET BUTTON 1.
  • Page 10 7. Modifying or tampering with the Barometer's MAINTENANCE internal components can cause a malfunction and The following suggestions will help you care for the might invalidate its warranty. Barometer so you can enjoy it for years. SPECIFICATION 1. Keep the Barometer dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
  • Page 11 Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn - The manufacturer and its supplies hold no respond to more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital you or any other person for any damages, expenses, cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning lost profits, or any other damages...

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