Oregon Scientific BAR928 User's Manual
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1. HOW TO USE THE BACKLIGHT Press the SNOOZE LIGHT button once The backlight will be turned on for five seconds TIME DISPLAY MODES The current time and date can be displayed in three modes hour minute second hour minute day of the week and day month year Press the MODE button to change from one mode to the other NS cy 1 IL Pressing the ALARM button during any of these modes will display the alarm time instead Another press will activate or deactivate the alarm To go back to normal time and date display press MODE ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION The BAR928 is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar clock once it is brought within range of the Frankfurt DCF77 radio signal It will scan and adjust every full hour When the BAR928 is within range its radio control mechanism will override all manual settings When the unit is receiving radio signal the RADIO RECEPTION signal will start to blink A complete reception generally takes about two to 10 minutes depending on the strength of the radio signal When the reception is complete the RADIO RECEPTION signal will stop blinking The strength of the reception for the last full hour will be indicated For better reception place the clock away from metal objects and electrical appliances to minimize interference Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled function press MODE and DOWN button simultaneously To reactivate the RF control funct2. IIT WE I Orecon SCIENT FIC Cable Free Weather Station Model BAR928 User Manual BAR928 E Cover R1 OP 1 8 21 04 11 55 PM Black BAR928 E R1 OP 1 CABLE FREE WEATHER STATION MODEL BAR928 USER S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the BAR928 Top Weather Station The BAR928 is an all in one clock and weather device RF control led it can automatically synchronize its current time and date when it is brought within an approximate 1500km radius of the radio signal generated from Frankfurt Germany DCF77 The BAR928 does weather forecasts and tells temperatures indoors and outdoors It also shows the trend of changes plus the recorded maximum and minimum temperatures A remote thermo sensor is included with the unit Apart from temperature the BAR928 shows the indoor relative humidity and rates the comfort level It also retains the maximum and minimum relative humidity readings The built in barometer enables the BAR928 to display the atmos pheric pressure with user selectable altitude adjustment A bar graph will show the pressure trend of the last 24 hours What is more the BAR928 is equipped with a moon phase scanner which lets you check the moon phase of any day between 1990 and 2089 Other features include a HiGlo backlight daily crescendo alarm with eight minute snooze function and extra large display No wire installation is required between the main and remote un
3. indicator Tae Temperature Trend Falling WEATHER FORECAST The unit is capable of detecting atmospheric pressure changes and basing on the data collected can predict the weather for the forth coming 12 to 24 hours The effective range covers an area of 30 to 50 km Indicator displays on the unit 772 Forecast Slightly Cloudy Rainy 8 21 04 11 54 PM __ BB BAR928 E R1 OP 5 NOTE 1 The accuracy of a general pressure based weather forecast is about 70 to 75 and therefore cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences so caused by an inaccurate forecast 2 The weather forecast is meant for the next 12 to 24 hours It may not necessarily reflect the current situation 3 The Sunny icon when applies to night time implies clear weather INDOOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY The indoor relative humidity is automatically detected The reading is displayed in the relative humidity window Like temperature the maximum and minimum relative humidity will be stored in memory Use the MEMORY button to rotate through the maximum minimum and current relative humidity The respective MAX and MIN indicator will be displayed To clear the memory hold down MEMORY for three seconds The maximum and minimum temperatures will be erased If you press MEMORY now the maximum and minimum relative humidity will have the same values as the current one until different readings are recorded
4. COMFORT LEVEL The comfort level is based on the recorded relative humidity An indicator will be displayed to show if the level is comfortable wet or dry ee Ll par Oyin ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE The current atmospheric pressure is shown on the atmospheric pressure window If you need to adjust the altitude compensation follow the procedure set in HOW TO SET THE CALENDAR MANUALLY The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb hPa or inHg The unit is selected on the atmospheric pressure slide switch If you want to know the pressure history for a particular hour during the past 24 hours press the HISTORY button Each press on the button will go back by an hour Holding down the button will increase the value rapidly The recorded atmospheric changes for the past 24 hours are displayed in a bar chart above the atmospheric pressure window 24 18 12 6 3 2 1 m uso LU LI TIDE HOW TO USE AND SCAN THE MOON PHASE The BAR928 is equipped with a moon phase display and scanner with which eight moon phases are displayed on the screen from new moon to waning crescent The one falls on the current day will flash on the screen If it is a full moon or new moon day the icon will flash faster The eight phases are New Moon Waxing Crescent L Waning Crescent Last Quarter First Quarter Waning Gibbous Waxing Gibbous Full Moon To check the m
5. THERMO button to enforce a search This is useful in synchronizing the transmission and reception of the remote and main units If that fails check if the remote unit is still in place Make sure the transmission is within range and path is clear of obstacles and interference Repeat this procedure whenever you find discrepancies between the reading shown on the main unit and the remote unit NOTE ON C AND F The outdoor temperature display on the main unit is dominated by the selection on the C F slide switch of the main unit Whatever the display unit of the remote sensor is it will only apply to the remote sensor itself and the temperature will be automatically converted to the chosen one of the main unit MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES The maximum and minimum recorded temperatures will be auto matically stored in memory To display them press MEMORY to rotate through the maximum minimum and current temperatures The respective MAX or MIN indicator will be displayed To clear the memory hold down MEMORY for three seconds The maximum and minimum temperatures will be erased If you press MEMORY now the maximum and minimum temperatures will have the same values as the current one until different readings are recorded TEMPERATURE TREND The temperature trend indicator shows the trend of temperature changes for the last minutes Three trends rising steady and falling will be shown Arrow
6. ation Press MODE The year digits will flash Enter the year using the UP or DOWN button Press MODE The D or M indicator will flash Use the UP or DOWN button to select D for day month display or M for month day display Press MODE and follow the same procedure to set the month and day of the month Press MODE The E I D F or S language indicator will flash Use the UP or DOWN button to select E for English I for Italian D for German F for French or S for Spanish Press MODE The day of the week will flash Use the UP or DOWN button to enter the day and press MODE again to confirm and exit 8 21 04 11 54 PM CN OT CO Om BAR928 E R1 OP 4 MULTILINGUAL DAY OF THE WEEK The display language of the day of the week is selected in the calendar setting procedure The foreign languages and their mean ings are as follows Language Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Z English p German H Du French ET IL II T Italian p E ih C 8 iTi Spanish i I LUI HOW TO SET AND ACTIVATE THE ALARM When the alarm time is displayed press and hold ALARM for three seconds Enter the value for the hour digits Press ALARM to confirm and go to the minute digits Enter the value and press ALARM to confirm The alarm is automatically activated To deactivate it press ALARM once when the alarm time is displayed Then use the UP or DOWN button to toggle
7. e are a few precautions 1 Do not immerse the unit in water If you spill liquid over it dry it immediately with a soft lint free cloth 2 Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit 3 Do not subject the unit to excessive force shock dust tempera ture or humidity which may result in malfunction shorter electronic life span damaged battery and distorted parts 4 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 5 Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user s instructions Do not mix new and old batteries as the old ones may leak 6 Always read the user s instructions thoroughly before operating the unit TIME ZONE AND OFFSET TABLE B 7 6 5 4 Vandotve 38 onto antranceo S creag Best wed ek tbs angeies Hbnolul P Mexico ci eur ara reuorewawu our oyeg feuopeuiouy Jeheiro SPECIFICATIONS Temperature Measurement Main unit Indoor Temperature measurement 50 0 C to 70 0 C 58 0 F to 158 0 F 5 0 C to 50 0 C 23 0 F to 122 0 F Displayed IN temperature range Proposed operating range Temperature resolution Remote Temperature measurement Displayed OUT temperature range Pr
8. ion press MODE and UP A simultaneously y No signal x 4 Pesos _ S Receiving N 4 HOW TO SET THE CLOCK MANUALLY When the current time is displayed press MODE for three seconds The 12 hr or 24 hr digits will flash Use the UP or DOWN button to select either If 12 hour clock format is selected the time will be displayed with the AM or PM indicator Press MODE The hour digits will flash Use the UP or DOWN buttons to enter the hours Holding down either button will increase or decrease the value rapidly Press MODE to go to the minutes Set the minutes like you set the hours Press MODE again to confirm and exit If changes are made during this process the seconds will start from zeros ABOUT ALTITUDE SETTING For a correct reading of the local barometric pressure select 0 for altitude compensation reading while setting the calendar See HOW TO SET THE CALENDAR for details For users staying at a higher altitude such as in the mountain area sea level barometric pressure applies In this case select 100 to 2500 meters whichever appropriate when entering the altitude compensation reading HOW TO SET THE CALENDAR MANUALLY When the calendar is displayed press MODE for three seconds The altitude compensation reading on the atmospheric pressure window will flash Use the UP or DOWN button to enter the desired value See ABOUT ALTITUDE SETTING for more inform
9. its As the BAR928 operates at 433MHz it can be used in the U S and most places in Continental Europe MAIN FEATURES MAIN UNIT RADIO RECEPTION SIGNAL Indicates the condition of radio reception SNOOZE LIGHT BUTTON Activates the snooze function when an alarm goes off or turn on the backlight for five seconds MODE WINDOW Displays the current time and date ALARM ON ICON Appears when the alarm is activated ALARM ICON Appears when the alarm time is displayed MAIN UNIT BATTERY LOW BATT INDICATOR Lights up and blinks when the batteries of the main unit are running dry REMOTE UNIT BATTERY LOW BATT INDICATOR Lights up and blinks when the batteries of the remote unit are running dry WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW Displays the weather pattern D TEMPERATURE WINDOW Shows the current temperature or the maximum or minimum recorded temperature IN OUT REMOTE INDICATOR Indicates if the current temperature is displayed as indoors or outdoor remote TEMPERATURE TREND ARROWS Indicates the trend of temperature changes C F SLIDE SWITCH Selects between Centigrade C and Fahrenheit F display RELATIVE HUMIDITY WINDOW Displays the indoor relative humidity D COMFORT INDICATOR Indicates the comfort level of the indoor relative humidity ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHART Shows the atmospheric pres
10. its status ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION When the alarm is active it will go off at the set time The display will light up for five seconds with the ALARM ON icon flashing The crescendo function allows the alarm to start off gently and step up its intensity in three steps Without interruption the alarm will go off for 2 minute To stop the alarm press any button If the SNOOZE LIGHT button is pressed the SNOOZE function will be triggered The alarm will stop and the bell icon blinks for about eight minutes before going off again HOW TO CHECK INDOOR AND OUTDOOR REMOTE TEMPERATURES To measure indoor temperatures press the THERMO button until the IN indicator lights up To measure outdoor remote temperatures press the THERMO button until the OUT indicator is displayed The temperature can be shown in Centigrade C or Fahrenheit F It is selected on the C F slide switch Slide the switch to C for Centigrade or F for Fahrenheit The BAR928 is capable of measuring temperatures within the 50 C 58 F and 70 C 158 F range If the temperature goes above or below that the display will show flashing 70 or 50 NOTE ON OUTDOOR REMOTE TEMPERATURE Once batteries are in place for the remote unit it will start transmit ting samplings at 30 second intervals If no signals are received when the outdoor remote temperature is selected blanks will be displayed Press and hold the
11. m 8 21 04 11 54 PM BAR928 E R1 OP 7 CAUTION The content of this manual is subject to change without further notice Due to printing limitations the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display The manufacturer and its suppliers hold no responsibility to you or any other person for any damage expenses lost profits or any other claim as a result of using this product The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer 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 you will find all the information you need on our website however if you d like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly please visit www2 oregonscientific com service support OR Call 949 608 2848 in the US For international enquiries please visit www2 oregonscientific com about international default asp EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product contains the approved transmitter module that complies wi
12. ns all settings to default values BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates two UM4 or AAA size batteries WALL MOUNT HOLDER Supports the remote unit in wall mounting REMOVABLE TABLE STAND For standing the remote unit on a flat surface BEFORE YOU BEGIN For best operation 1 Insert batteries for remote units before doing so for the main unit 2 Position the remote unit and main unit within effective transmis sion range which in usual circumstances is 30 meters Though the remote unit is weather proof it should be placed away from direct sunlight rain or snow BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOTE UNIT The remote unit uses two UM4 or AAA size batteries To install them 1 Remove the screws on the battery compartment 2 Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown therein 3 Select the temperature display unit on the C F slide switch 4 Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws Replace the batteries when the battery low BATT indicator of the outdoor temperature window lights up 8 21 04 11 54 PM e CON Im BAR928 E R1 OP 3 BATTERY INSTALLATION MAIN UNIT 1 Gently press and lift the tab on the battery compartment door 2 Insert four UM3 or AA size batteries 3 Replace the battery compartment door Replace the batteries when the BATT indicator on the weather forecast window lights up
13. oon phase for a particular day press the UP or DOWN button once The clock will enter moon phase scanning mode Use the UP or DOWN button to locate the date you want to check The calendar will be day driven in this mode You can go back in time or travel to the future any day between the years 1990 to 2089 The corresponding moon phase will appear immediately on the screen The unit will return to the last display mode when the UP and DOWN buttons are left idle for 15 seconds HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE TABLE STAND The unit can be wall mounted using its recessed screw holes or place on a flat surface using its table and control stand To use the stand lay the control panel on a flat surface Then adjust the angle of the display panel for best display and support Wall mount Table stand 8 21 04 11 54 PM e E II CIN OT CO Om BAR928 E R1 OP 6 Z ea HOW TO RESET THE UNIT The RESET button allows you to return all settings to its factory values The button is required only when the unit is not operating in a favorable way such as in the rare case of a malfunction The RESET button is located inside the battery compartment door To use the button 1 Lift open the battery compartment door 2 Press the button with a blunt stylus 3 Replace the battery compartment door PRECAUTIONS This unit is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully Her
14. oposed operating range Temperature resolution Remote unit Displayed range Proposed operating range Temperature resolution RF Transmission Frequency No of Remote unit RF Transmission Range Temperature sensing cycle 0 1 C 0 2 F 50 0 C to 70 0 C 58 0 F to 158 0 F 5 0 C to 50 0 C 23 0 F to 122 0 F 0 1 C 0 2 F 50 0 C to 70 0 C 58 0 F to 158 0 F 20 0 C to 60 0 C 4 0 F to 140 0 F 0 1 C 0 2 F 433 MHz one Maximum 30 meters around 30 seconds Relative Humidity Measurement Indoor relative humidity measurement ranging from 25 RH to 95 RH Barometric Pressure Measurement Pressure measuring range Pressure sampling cycle Moon Phase Functions Moon Phase Scanner Range Radio Controlled Clock 795 to 1050 mb hPa 23 48 to 31 01 inHg 15 minutes From 1990 to 2089 Maintime set and synchronized by Radio Signal DCF77 for Continental Central Europe user selectable 12 or 24h display with hh mm ss Date Format Day Month Year or Month Day Year Day of week selectable in 5 language E F D I Sp 2 minute crescendo alarm Power Main unit Remote sensing unit Weight Main unit Remote sensing unit Dimension Main unit Remote sensing unit use 4 pes UM 3 or AA 1 5V alkaline batteries use 2 pes UM 4 or AAA 1 5V alkaline batteries 306 gm 100 gm 182 L x 133 W x 28 T mm 92 L x 60 W x 21 T m
15. sure trend chart of the last 24 hours ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WINDOW Displays the current atmospheric pressure PRESSURE HISTORY INDICATOR Indicates the pressure history of previous hours 8 21 04 11 54 PM EN H PRESSURE UNIT SLIDE SWITCH Selects between mb hPa and inHg display MOON PHASE SCANNER Displays the current moon phase or that of the date checked THERMO BUTTON Sets the unit in indoor or outdoor remote temperature mode MEMORY BUTTON Displays the maximum or minimum temperature or indoor relative humidity or erases the memory HISTORY BUTTON Displays the pressure history of previous hours UP A AND DOWN W BUTTONS Increases or decreases the value of a setting scan the moonphase status ALARM ON OFF BUTTON Displays the alarm time or sets the alarm status MODE BUTTON Changes the display mode of the clock or triggers the clock setting mode RESET BUTTON Resets the unit by returning all settings to their default values BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates four UM3 or AA size batteries TABLE AND CONTROL STAND Acts as control panel and supports the unit when lying flat MAIN FEATURES REMOTE UNIT BAR928 E R1 OP 2 LCD Displays the current temperature monitored by the remote unit LED INDICATOR Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading C F SLIDE SWITCH Selects between Centigrade C and Fahrenheit F RESET BUTTON Retur
16. th the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R amp TTE 1999 5 EC Directive if used as intended and the following standards have been applied Safety of information technology equipment Article 3 1 a of the R amp TTE Directive Applied Standard EN 60950 1 2001 Electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1 b of the R amp TTE Directive Applied Standards ETSI EN 301 489 1 3 Ver 1 4 1 2002 08 Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum Article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive Applied Standards ETSI EN 300 220 3 Ver1 1 1 2000 09 Additional information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC the EMC Directive 89 336 EC and carries the CE marking accordingly Carmelo Cubito Agrate Brianza MI Italy January 2004 Manufacturer s EU R amp TTE Representative COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED All EC countries Switzerland CH and Norway D 8 21 04 11 54 PM 2004 Oregon Scientific All Rights Reserved 086 001853 226 BAR928 E Back R1 OP 1 8 21 04 11 55 PM Black
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