RAR681 USER MANUAL - Electrocomponents
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1. OreGon 1 EN T Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Digital Clock Model RAR681 USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Digital Clock RAR681 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 OVERVIEW Oo AON gt O ON Sensor low battery warning Outdoor temperature trend icon Hi lo alarm is displayed Ice warning is active Channel number and sensor reception status Maximum minimum outdoor temperature reading Outdoor temperature reading Alarm is set Alarm is displayed 10 12 hour clock 11 Indoor temperature display icon 12 Indoor temperature trend icon 13 Main unit low battery warning 14 Maximum minimum indoor temperature reading 15 Indoor temperature reading 16 Time alarm and date O 0 N D OTe w N oa 1 TEMP HI LO Change settings or enable disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1 A W Increase decrease setting activate deactivate clock reception signal CHANNEL Switch remote sensor display MODE Change settings display ALARM View alarm status set2. alarm Battery compartment N 2 Ol RAR681_EN indd 1 7 MEM View current maximum and minimum temperature 8 C F Select temperature unit C F 9 RESET Reset unit to default settings 1 LED status indicator Blinks red during data transmission 2 Ventilation duct 1 Wall mount hole 2 RESET hole 3 CHANNEL switch 4 Battery compartment GETTING STARTED 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 a4 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 Remove the screws from the battery door 2 Insert the batteries matching the polarity 3 Select a channel Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor 4 Place the sensor near the main unit Press RESET on the sensor 5 Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEM on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and main unit 6 Clos
3. d by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales Please call our customer service number listed on our website at www oregonscientific com or on the warranty card for this product for all inquiries instead We Name Oregon Scientific Inc Address 19861 SW 95th Ave Tualatin Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No 1 800 853 8883 declare that the product Product No RAR681 Product Name Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Digital Clock IDT Technology Limited Block C 9 F Kaiser Estate Phase 1 41 Man Yue St Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong Manufacturer Address is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE 2006 Oregon Scientific All rights reserved 086L004266 011 2005 12 2 3 20 56 PM
4. e the battery door and secure the screws 7 Place the sensor in the desired location using the table stand or wall mount For best results e Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture e Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters 100 feet from the main indoor unit e Position the sensor so that it faces the main indoor unit minimizing obstructions such as doors walls and furniture e Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky away from metallic or electronic objects e 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 40 C 40 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 per
5. firm To silence the hi lo temperature alarm Press any key The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi lo temperature selected is recorded 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 e Do not immerse the unit in water If you spill liquid over it dry it immediately with a soft lint free cloth e Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials e 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 e 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 e Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user s instructions Do not mix new and old batteries e Do not use rechargeable batteries Remove batteries when storing the product for a long time e Due to printing limitations the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display RAR681_EN indd 2 e The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change with
6. manent damage will occur to the unit due to low temperatures Data is sent from the sensor s every 40 seconds The reception icon in the outdoor temperature area shows the status ICON DESCRIPTION Main unit is searching NN TL for the sensor s i a A A Achannel has been found M A LoL A Sensor 1 is sending data La a and The sensor cannot be found Outdoor Search for the sensor or temperature area 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 CLOCK To set the clock 1 Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds 2 Press amp and W to change the settings 3 Press MODE to confirm 4 The setting sequence is 12 24 hour format hour minute year date month format month date and display language 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 e Clock with seconds e Clock with day e 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 W to change the hour minute settings 4 Press ALARM to confirm To activate or deactivate the alarm Press ALARM when in the alarm display a appears when the alarm is set To silence the ala
7. out notice SPECIFICATIONS TYPE DESCRIPTION Main unit Dimensions 86 x 79 x 53 mm LxW xD 3 4 x 3 1x 2 1 in Weight 80 g 2 82 Ibs without battery Remote unit Dimensions 92 x 60 x 20 mm LxW xD 3 6 x 2 4 x 0 8 in Weight 62 g 2 22 ounces without battery Temperature unit C F Indoor range 5 C to 50 C 23 F to 122 F Outdoor range 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F Resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F Remote unit RF frequency 433MHz Range Up to 30 meters 100 ft with no obstructions Transmission Approx every 40 seconds Channel no 1 20r3 Clock Clock display HH MM Hour format 12hr AM PM or 24hr Calendar DD MM or MM DD Weekday in 5 E G F I S languages Alarm 2 minutes Power Main unit 2 x UM 4 AAA 1 5V batteries Remote unit 2 x UM 4 AAA 1 5V batteries NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras MP3 players children s electronic learning products and games projection clocks health and fitness gear weather stations and digital and conference phones The website also includes contact information for our Customer Care department in case you need to reach us as well as frequently asked questions and customer downloads We hope
8. rm and reset it for the next day Press ALARM 2005 12 2 3 20 50 PM TEMPERATURE To toggle the temperature unit Press C F To view outdoor sensor temperature readings Press CHANNEL e i shows which remote sensor s data you are viewing e IN 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 the records Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds Recent indoor outdoor temperature trends are shown by the trend icon STEADY RISING FALLING 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 TEMPERATURE 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 Aor W to select high low temperature alarm Press TEMP HI LO to confirm 3 Press amp or W to set alarm ON OFF and press TEMP HI LO to confirm 4 If alarm has been activated use or W to select the temperature 5 Press TEMP HI LO to con
9. you will find all the information you need on our website however if you re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly please visit www2 oregonscientific com service default asp OR Call 1 800 853 8883 For international inquiries please visit www2 oregonscientific com about international asp FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determine
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