Oregon Scientific RMR382 - Digital Thermometer with Ice Alert Manual

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific^TM wireless thermometer with radio-controlled clock. The main unit can support up to 3 sensors. To purchase additional sensors, please contact your local retailer.

NOTE Please 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 about.

1. Channel number and sensor reception status
2. Sensor low battery warning
3. Maximum / minimum outdoor temperature reading
4. Indoor temperature display icon
5. Main unit low battery warning
6. Maximum / minimum indoor temperature reading
7. Alarm is set
8. AM / PM icon
9. Alarm is displayed
10. Radio-controlled clock reception icon
11. Hi / lo alarm is displayed
12. Outdoor temperature trend icon
13. Ice warning is active
14. Outdoor temperature reading
15. Indoor temperature trend icon
16. Indoor temperature reading
17. Time, alarm and date
18. ALARM View alarm status; set alarm

BACK VIEW

1. : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
4. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature
5. EU / UK switch
6. °C / °F: Select temperature unit °C / °F
7. TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1
8. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
9. Battery compartment

REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)

1. LED indicator
2. Wall mount
3. Battery compartment
4. Battery door
5. Table stand
6. RESET hole
7. CHANNEL switch

GETTING STARTED

POWER

Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -).

NOTE Install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

shows when batteries are low.

UNIT	LOCATION
Main	Indoor temperature area
Remote	Outdoor temperature area

REMOTE SENSOR

The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every 40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.

To set up the sensor:

1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Reset after each battery change.
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor.
   

For best results:

• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters (100 feet) 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.

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

Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -30°C(-22°F).

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).

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

The reception icon in the outdoor temperature area shows the status.

ICON	DESCRIPTION
	Main unit is searching for the sensor(s)
	A channel has been found and sensor signal is being received
and "- -.-"(Outdoor temperature area)	The sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries

To search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for 2 seconds.

NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.

This product is designed to synchronize its date and time automatically once it is within range of a radio signal:

• DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for Central Europe
• MSF-60 generated from Rugby, England

The radio signal range is 1500 km (932 miles).

NOTE Slide the EU / UK switch to appropriate position for your location. Repeat each time you reset the unit.

NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for first set up or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

RECEPTION SIGNAL

STRONG	WEAK	NO SIGNAL

To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.

To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.

SET CLOCK

If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being received the clock does not need to be manually set.

To manually set the clock:

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press and to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The setting sequence is: Time zone, 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, date, and display language.

NOTE The time zone offset can be used to set the clock up to + / - 9 hours from the received clock signal time. If you have disabled the clock signal reception (i.e. manually setting the clock), do not set a value for time zone offset.

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

To switch the clock display:
Press MODE to toggle between:

• Clock with seconds
• Clock with day
• Calendar

ALARM

To set the alarm:

1. Press ALARM to view the alarm. will show on the display.
2. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
3. Press or to change the hour / minute settings.
4. Press ALARM to confirm.

To activate or deactivate the alarm:
Press ALARM when in the alarm display. appears when the alarm is set.

To silence the alarm and reset it for the next day:
Press ALARM.

TEMPERATURE

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

To view outdoor sensor temperature readings: Press CHANNEL.

• shows which remote sensor's data you are viewing.
• is permanently displayed in the indoor temperature area.

To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data is displayed for 3 seconds.

To end auto-scan:
Press CHANNEL or MEM.

To toggle between current, minimum and maximum records for the selected sensor: Press MEM repeatedly.

To clear all records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.

TEMPERATURE TREND

Recent indoor / outdoor temperature trends are shown by the trend icon.

RISING	STEADY	FALLING

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2°C (37°F to 28°F), flashes to warn you that the temperature is approaching freezing.

NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.

HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM

An alarm can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel 1 records above or below a temperature of your choice.

To set alarm ON / OFF:

1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO .
2. Use and to select high / low temperature alarm. Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.
3. Press or to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.
4. If alarm has been activated, use or to select the temperature.
5. Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.

To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature selected is exceeded again.

RESET

Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:

• 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 subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted parts.
• Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user's instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove batteries when storing the product for a long time.
• Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

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OR
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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that the Digital Thermometer with Ice Alert and Radio-Controlled Clock (RMR382) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer Service.

COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland and Norway