Oregon Scientific BAR638HGA User Manual

Wireless Weather Forecaster
with Temperature and
Humidity
Model: BAR638HGA
USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Wireless
Weather Forecaster with Temperature and Humidity
(BAR638HGA). This device bundles precise time keeping,
weather forecast, and indoor and outdoor temperature and
humidity monitoring features into a single tool you can use
from the convenience of your home.
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as
technical specifications and warnings you should know.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE / LIGHT button
2. Weather Forecast Area
3. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
4. Outdoor Temperature & Humidity Area
5. Indoor Temperature & Humidity Area
BACK VIEW
1. RESET hole
2. MEM : View current, maximum and minimum
temperature and humidity readings
3. Battery compartment (cover off)
4. C / F switch
° °
5. MODE: Change display / settings
6. : Increase setting / activate atomic clock
7. : Decrease setting / deactivate atomic clock
8. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor
9. : View alarm status; set alarm
10. : Press to activate or deactivate alarm
LCD DISPLAY
LCD DISPLAY
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1. Weather display
2. Outdoor humidity
3. Outdoor sensor signal
4. Low battery icon for sensor
5. Indoor humidity
6. Indoor icon
7. Low battery icon for main unit
8. Alarm activated
9. Atomic clock reception icon
10. Alarm setting
11. Calendar
12. Outdoor temperature
13. Indoor temperature
14. Time
15. Day of the week / seconds / time zone
16. Moon Phase
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL number (1-3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Main unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity
(+ and -) as shown in the battery compartment. For best
results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main
unit. Press RESET after each battery change.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with
this product for longer performance.
UNIT LOCATION
Main Indoor Temperature /
Humidity Area
Remote Outdoor Temperature /
Humidity Area
Installing the batteries:
CHANGE SETTINGS
To change, time, calendar and language settings:
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
2. Press or to change settings. (To reach the setting you
want quickly, press and hold or .)
3. Press MODE to confirm.
TABLE STAND
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo / Hygro
Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity data. Data
can be collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold
separately.
SET UP SENSOR
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a
small Phillips screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -) as
shown in the battery compartment.
SWITCH OPTION
Channel Channel 1-3. If you are using more than one
sensor, select a different channel for each
sensor.
3. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment.
4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the
sensor. Then, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL on the
main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor
and the main unit. The reception icon on the main unit will
blink for approximately 3 minutes while it is searching for
the sensor. (Refer to the "Data Transmission" section for
more information.)
5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall
mount or table stand.
For best results:
• Insert the batteries and select the channel before you
mount the sensor.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 98 feet (30 meters) from
the main (indoor) unit.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit,
minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky,
away from metallic or electronic objects.
• Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold
winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect
battery performance and signal transmission.
Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of
water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of
approximately 10°F (-12°C). Disposable Lithium batteries
have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated
freezing range of below -40°F (-40°C).
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors such
as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may temporarily
reduce the effective range between the sensor and the base
station. If the unit's performance fails due to low temperature,
the unit will resume proper functioning as the temperature
rises to within the normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent
damage will occur to the unit due to low temperatures). The
Liquid Crystal Display in outdoor thermometers will remain
operational to -20°F (-7°C) with adequate power.
You may need to experiment with various locations to get the
best results.
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Temperature and Humidity Areas
show the status.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensors.
At least 1 channel has been found.
Channel 1 is selected (number will
change depending on the sensor
you select).
--- shows in Outdoor The selected sensor cannot
Temp / Humidity Area be found. Search for the sensor or
check batteries.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL
(on the main unit) for 2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
NOTE Signals from household devices such as doorbells,
electronic garage doors, and home security systems may
cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does
not affect general product performance. The reception will
resume once the interference ends.
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CLOCK
The clock automatically synchronizes the current time and
date when it is brought within range of the WWVB-60 atomic
clock signal generated from Fort Collins, Colorado. For more
information, please visit: www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/sta-
tions/>radioclocks.htm
NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when it is
within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you
first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. If the RF
signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid RF
signal reception. Once complete, the reception icon will stop
blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
To force a manual search for clock signals, press and hold
for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the batteries.
TIME ZONES
When the main unit receives an atomic clock signal for the
first time, or when you force a manual search for the atomic
clock reception, the time will automatically be set to Pacific
time (PA). To change to another time zone (MO - Mountain,
CE - Central or EA - Eastern) simply:
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press or to change the setting.
3. Press to confirm and exit setting mode.
TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON / OFF
Perform this step if you cannot receive atomic clock signals.
Press and hold for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the clock
following the "Set Clock" instructions (below).
The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is ON. No
icon means that it is OFF.
SET CLOCK / CALENDAR
You only need to do this if you have disabled the atomic clock
feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot receive
a signal).
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area will
blink.
2. Select the time zone, hour, minute, year, month, day, and
day of the week language. Press or to change the
setting.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
The time zone options are PA (Pacific), MO (Mountain), CE
(Central) and EA (Eastern).
The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German,
(I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and
Clock with Weekday display.
ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press . The alarm time and alarm status will show in the
Clock Area.
SET ALARM
1. Press to switch to alarm display.
2. Press and hold again for 2 seconds. The alarm
settings will blink.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press or to change
settings. Press to confirm.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows in the
Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated.
SILENCE ALARM
When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm will
sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
• Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm and
activate it again after 24 hours.
If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically silence
after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8 minutes.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent
accuracy. The weather forecast is always displayed.
PARTLY
SUNNY CLOUDY RAINY
CLOUDY
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
This product can display current, minimum, and maximum
temperature and humidity percentage information collected
by the remote sensors and main (indoor) unit.