Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer Model
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1. Operating range 33 8 F to 140 0 F 1 0 C to 60 0 C Weight 0 57 165 260 g Remote Thermo Sensor THN122N Proposed operating range 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C Power Main unit 2 x UM 3 AA 1 5V batteries Rain gauge 2 x UM 3 1 5V batteries Remote thermo sensor 2 x UM 4 1 5V batteries 12 General RF Transmission Frequency 433 MHz RF Transmission Range Rain gauge 328 feet 100 meters Remote thermo sensor 98 feet 30 meters Temperature sensing cycle Around 78 seconds Rainfall sensing cycle Around 94 seconds NOTE It is recommend batteries with this produc ed that you use alkaline for longer performance or lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing NOTE Design and specifications are subject to change without notice NOTICES Oregon Scientific will not be held liable for any bodily injury death property damages or any other claims of whatever nature resulting from the misuse or negligence of the product whether intentional or unintentional Oregon Scientific will not be responsible for any deviations in the usage of the device from those specified in the user instructions or any approved alternations or repairs of the product ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras MP3 players2. EN INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Oregon Scientific Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor Outdoor Thermometer RGR126 The rain gauge is equipped with the following functions Daily and total rainfall display 9 day rainfall history Rainfall alarm Indoor outdoor temperature display Real time clock and calendar setting 328 foot 100 meter transmission range The RGR126 operates at 433MHz No wire installation is required PRODUCT OVERVIEW Em TOTAL ma jum ze om and a 1 ow Lu en SEARCH in mm HISTORY SINCE WIRELESS RAIN MONITOR C l 1 8 FOUR LINE LCD DISPLAY For displaying the total rainfall current rainfall or rainfall history indoor outdoor temperature and clock calendar SEARCH Press and hold to enforce a search for the rain gauge and remote thermo sensor in mm Selects between inch and millimeter rainfall measurement Displays the rain alarm setting press and hold to enter the rain alarm setting mode SINCE Toggles between displaying the start day or start year for total rainfall press and hold to clear the previous rainfall start time and reset the rainfall counter to start again HISTORY Toggles between rainfall history and daily rainfall W Enables or disables the rainfall alarm REMOVABLE TABLE STAN
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4. 4 5 1 Remove the fiber tape from around the bucket assemblies Insert the batteries matching the polarity and as shown in the battery compartment Set the channel switch to any channel The switch is located in the battery compartment Press RESET on the sensor Close the remote sensor battery compartment EN EN 5 Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand For best results Insert the batteries 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 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 10 F 12 C Disposable Lithium batteri
5. CH to enforce an immediate search N If that fails check The remote rain gauge and thermo sensor are still in place The batteries of the main unit rain gauge and thermo sensor are still good Replace them if necessary The transmission is within range and path is clear of obstacles and interference Shorten the distance if necessary Then press and hold SEARCH again Press TIME SET to display the clock or calendar Press and hold TIME SET for two seconds Use A or to set the desired value Press TIME SET to confirm Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete all settings O Qu E NS cx The order of the settings is hour minute year month and day EN RAINFALL Today s rainfall appears on the 1st line of the display and total rainfall is shown on the 2nd line Press in mm to toggle between inches and millimeters as the unit of measurement The rainfall history is displayed on the 1st line of the LCD display The main unit can record up to 9 days of rainfall Use HISTORY to display the record for a particular day The day of the record will be displayed with a minus sign Caution Other sensors using the 433 MHz transmission frequency may influence the rainfall reading Please avoid placing those sensors too close to the unit The total rainfall is displayed on the 2nd line of the LCD display To display the commencing date of the total rainfall record press SINCE The date will appear on t
6. D For securing the main unit on a flat surface ANTENNA Receives radio signal from rain gauge and remote thermo sensor A Increases setting values press and hold for rapid increase Decreases setting values press and hold for rapid decrease WALL MOUNT HOLE TIME SET Toggles among the time day year and rainfall display press and hold to enter the time setting mode RESET Returns all settings to their default values F BUTTON Selects between and F BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates 2 x UM 3 or AA sized batteries EN EN z o Im EU m al 21 TOT 3 out 12 15 m al m m a m wu rev Today s Rainfall Rainfall History Rainfall Alarm Start Date of Total Rainfall Record Time Date Rain Gauge RF Reception Status Total Rainfall Thermo sensor RF Reception Status Outdoor Temp Indoor Temp ANTENNA Transmits radio signal to main unit BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates 2 x UM 3 or AA sized batteries 1 LED Indicator AAA UMA 15V AAA 15 WALL MOUNT HOLE R
7. ESET hole CHANNEL number 1 3 BATTERY COMPARTMENT EN EN GETTING STARTED Position the main unit rain gauge and thermo sensor within effective range Rain gauge 328 feet 100 meters Thermo sensor 98 feet 30 meters IMPORTANT It is recommended that you follow the sequence below when setting up the units 1 Setup the main unit 2 Set up the rain gauge then press and hold SEARCH on the main unit and wait until you receive a signal 3 Setupthe thermo sensor then press and hold SEARCH on the main unit and wait until you receive a signal 4 Inthe event that you do not obtain a signal from a remote unit please repeat the process above 1 Insert the batteries matching the polarity and as shown in the battery compartment 2 Press RESET or press and hold SEARCH on the main unit to initiate operation The reception icon on the main unit will blink while it is searching for the sensor or rainfall gauge NOTE Every time the battery in the main unit is changed repeat installation before use 1 Insert the batteries matching the polarity and as shown in the battery compartment 2 Mountthe rain gauge on a level surface 3 Putdrops of water on the cross at the base to check the leveling us s M 4 4 Use the metal ring to adjust the level of the rain gauge oO Q
8. Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor Outdoor Thermometer Model RGR126 User Manual CONTENTS Introduction nun iL 2 Product Overview eese 2 FONE VIGW sfera 2 Back e ETRAS 3 Display ceno oti teet xe EET 4 Rain Gauge 122 4 Remote Thermo Sensor THN122N 5 Getting Started 6 Main 6 Rain Gauge 122 6 Thermo Sensor 122 7 Data Transmission eee 9 Low Battery Warning eene 9 Clock Calendar Setting 9 Set Clock amp Calendar 9 eerie 10 Rainfall History sse 10 Total 10 Rainfall Alan ais 1 een et 10 Temperature Outdoor 11 its T 11 eu M 11 Precautions 11 Technical Specifications 12 hiuc 12 Statement of Responsibility 12 About Oregon Scientific 13 FCC Statement ecrire einen 13 Declaration of Conformity 14 EN
9. ergy 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 determined 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 EN EN Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 Fax No 1 503 684 3332 declare that the product Product No RGR126 Product Name Wireless Rain Monitor Manufacturer IDT Technology Limited 14 Address Block C 9 F Kaiser Estate Phase 1 41 Man Yue St Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to
10. es have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below 40 F 40 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 Data is sent from the remote thermo sensor approx every 78 seconds and every 94 seconds from the rain gauge The reception icon shows the status see table THERMO SENSOR RAIN GAUGE DESCRIPTION VI ens R Searching A A gt A gt gt Voy gt n Rin RAIN RAIN Connected our Disconnected LOW BATTERY WARNING There are 3 low battery indicators see table UNIT LOCATION ON MAIN UNIT DISPLAY Main Indoor Temperature Area Remote Thermo Sensor Outdoor Temperature Area Rain Gauge Total Rainfall Area Replace the batteries immediately when the respective indicator lights up EN CLOCK CALENDAR SETTING Press TIME SET to toggle among today s rainfall time date and year If without obvious reason the main unit display shows that the thermo sensor or rainfall connector is disconnected press and hold SEAR
11. gs will return to their default values 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 Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit 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 manual Do not mix new and old batteries as the old ones may leak Always read the user s manual thoroughly before operating the unit EN EN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TYPE DESCRIPTION Main Unit Dimensions LxWxH 3 54 x 0 98 x 5 59 inches 90 x 25 x 142 mm Weight without battery 0 38 Ibs 173 g Main unit Display rainfall range total 0 999 99 inch 0 25 400 mm Display rainfall range history daily 0 99 99 inch 0 2 540 mm Rainfall resolution 0 04 inch 1 mm Operating range 23 F to 122 F 5 C to 50 C Temperature resolution 0 2 F to 0 1 C Remote Rain Gauge PCR122
12. he 1st line of the display Press again to show the commencing year 10 To clear the existing commencing date and reset it to start again press and hold SINCE The total rainfall will now be equal to the today rainfall and the unit will start again to collect the rainfall data The rain alarm value can be displayed at any time by pressing To set the rainfall alarm 1 Press and hold for two seconds 2 Use Aor to set the desired value 3 Press to confirm The alarm will be activated The rain alarm indicator will light up The alarm will go off for one minute when the rainfall reaches the preset value and the rain alarm indicator will flash A reminder beep will be emitted every minute Once the rain alarm is on the indicator will not stop flashing unless is pressed or the rain alarm value is changed To stop the alarm and reminder beep press any button or change the rainfall alarm value To deactivate the alarm press la TEMPERATURE The outdoor temperature is displayed on the 3rd line of the LCD display Use the F button to select between Centigrade and Fahrenheit display units The indoor temperature is displayed on the 4th line of the LCD display Use the F button to select between Centigrade and Fahrenheit display units RESET This button should only be used when the unit is operating in an unfavorable way Use a blunt stylus to hold down the button All settin
13. 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
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