Oregon Scientific BAR800, BAR800A - Slim Weather Box Manual

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. Indicate outdoor sensor reception status
2. Next 12 -24 hour weather forecast
3. Radio controlled clock reception icon
4. Outdoor Temperature / Humidity
5. Indoor Temperature / Humidity
6. Clock with seconds / weekday and Calendar

BACK VIEW

1. Battery compartment
2. / increase / decrease value of the setting; enable / disable clock reception
3. Wall mount hole
4. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
5. MODE: Change display; set clock
6. °C / °F: Select temperature unit

REMOTE SENSOR

1. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
2. EU / UK Switch (RTGN318D sensor only)
3. Channel Switch
4. Double sided adhesive tape
5. Wall mount hole
6. Battery compartment

GETTING STARTED

MAIN UNIT INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.
3. Press RESET after each battery change.

NOTE
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.

LOCATION	MEANING
Clock / alarm area	Main unit batteries low
Outdoor sensor area	Sensor batteries low

REMOTE SENSOR INSTALLATION

1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Slide channel switch to channel 1.
3. Select EU/UK. (RTGN318D only)
4. Insert the battery, matching the polarities (+ / -).
5. Press RESET after each battery change.
6. Close the battery door.

The sensor reception icon shows the status:

ICONS	MEANING
	Main unit is searching for sensor(s)
	A sensor channel has been found and logged on.
	No sensor found

NOTE If no sensor is found, press and hold and on the main unit.
NOTE After every sensor initialisation, the main unit may take up to 30 minutes to receive the time from the sensor.

7. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount hole or double sided adhesive tape.

For best results:

• Place the sensor within 30 m (100 ft) of the main unit.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main 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 / 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.

TIP
The transmission range may vary depending on many factors. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.

CLOCK

CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock automatically with a clock signal received from provided remote sensor.

To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold to enable or reception.

NOTE
Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

Clock signal reception indicator:

STRONG SIGNAL	WEAK / NO SIGNAL

NOTE
Clock reception is dependent on the successful transmission of data from remote sensor. If is displayed, press RESET on sensor and press and on the main unit and ensure sensor has been successfully logged.

MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the clock signal reception first.

1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press / to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.

The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format, hour, minute, year, calendar mode (month – day / day – month), month, day and language.
Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the received clock signal time.

NOTE
If you enter + 1 in the time offset setting, this will give you your local time plus one hour. If you are in the US (BAR800A) set the clock to:
0 for Pacific time
+1 for Mountain time
+2 for Central time
+3 for Eastern time

NOTE
The language options are English (E), German (D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).

To select clock display mode:
Press MODE to toggle between clock with seconds, clock with weekday and calendar.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12-24 hours within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius.

	Sunny
	Partially Cloudy
	Cloudy
	Rainy
	Snowy

TEMPERATURE

To toggle temperature unit: Press °C / °F.

RESET

Press RESET to return to the default settings.

SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE RF CLOCK THERMO HYGRO SENSOR

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected separately for special treatment.
• 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.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with a battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery compartment before first use.

NOTE
The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice.
NOTE
Features and accessories will not be available in all countries. For more information, please contact your local retailer.