Oregon Scientific BAR206S/BAR206SA - Colour LCD Weather Station Manual

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

(FIG 1)

1. Remote sensor reception indicator
2. Indoor temperature
3. Indoor humidity
4. Clock signal reception indicator
5. MODE: Change settings / display
6. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds
7. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal
8. Outdoor temperature
9. Weather forecast
10. US: Time zone (BAR206SA only)
11. Clock with weekday
12. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature / humidity
13. Ice alert LED indicator

BACK VIEW

(FIG 2)

1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal (BAR206S only)
4. AC power adapter jack

REMOTE SENSOR

(FIG 3)

1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch

GETTING STARTED

INSERT BATTERIES

1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.

LOCATION	MEANING
Clock / alarm and indoor temperature area	Main unit batteries low
Outdoor temperature area	Sensor batteries low

CONNECT AC ADAPTER

Connect the supplied power adapter to the power jack, then plug into a standard AC outlet.

NOTE:

• The batteries are only for back-up use. Always connect the unit to the power grid source via AC/DC adapter.
• Make sure the adapter is not obstructed and is easily accessible to the unit.
• The base station and adapter should not be exposed to wet conditions. No objects illed with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on the base station and adapter.
• To completely disconnect from power, unplug adapter from the mains.

REMOTE SENSOR

The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.

To set up the sensor:

1. Open the battery compartment (see FIG 3).
2. Select a channel then press RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit using the table stand or wall mount.

TIP Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any location on the exterior of the home at a height of not more than 1.5 m (5 ft) and which can shield it from direct sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading. consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

NOTE: Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

To search for a sensor:

Press and hold + MODE.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows the status:

ICON	DESCRIPTION
	Main unit is searching for sensor(s).
	A channel has been found.
	The sensor cannot be found.

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.

BAR206S:

Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.

• EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of Frankfurt, Germany.
• UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of Anthorn, England.

BAR206SA:

• WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of Fort Collins Colorado.

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

NOTE: Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window, press and hold to force another signal search.

Clock signal reception indicator:

STRONG SIGNAL	WEAK SIGNAL	NO SIGNAL

MANUALLY SET CLOCK

To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception irst.

1. Press and hold MODE.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to conirm.
4. The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format, hour, minute, year, calendar mode (day – month / month – day), month, day and language.

BAR206S: Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the received clock signal time.

BAR206SA: Select the time zone: (P) Paciic, (E) Eastern, (C) Central or (M) Mountain.

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

To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds / weekday / calendar.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with a 75% accuracy.

	Sunny
	Partially Cloudy
	Cloudy
	Rainy
	Snowy

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

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

To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold + MEM to display each sensor's data for 3 seconds.
To end press .

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

To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2°C (37°F to 28°F), LED indicator will lash, and will stop lashing once the temperature is out of this range.

BACKLIGHT

Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.

RESET

Press RESET to return to the default settings.

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not subject the device to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not immerse the device in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the device with abrasive or corrosive materials.
• Do not tamper with the device's internal components. Doing so invalidates the warranty.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected separately for special treatment.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer.

NOTE: The technical speciications 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.

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