Oregon Scientific BHT663A User's Manual
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1. 4 Select the units of measurement for the temperature display on the C F slide switch FIG B 5 Install 2 alkaline batteries UM 3 or AA size 1 5V strictly according to the polarities shown FIG C 6 Insert batteries or press the reset button of the main unit Follow the instructions as set out in the User s manual 7 Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws 8 Position the remote sensor and main unit within effective transmission range which in usual circumstances is 30 meters Note The effective range may be limited by building materials and the position of either the main unit or remote sensors Try various set up arrangements for best result Though the sensor is weatherproof and is meant for use outside it should be placed away from direct sunlight rain or snow T shows when batteries are low Once a channel is assigned to a unit you can only change it by removing the batteries and repeating the above procedure 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 FIG D This sensor comes with a wall mount holder and a removable stand Use either to hold the unit in place FIG E Remote thermo hygro unit Displayed temperature range 50 0 C to 70 0 C 58 0 F to 158 0 F Proposed operating range 0 0 C to 50 0 C 32 0 F to 122 0 F Temperature2. RF Frequency 433 MHz Resolution Channel No 1 3 Range 30 meters 98 feet with no obstructions Transmission every 40 seconds Batteries 2 x UM 3 AA 1 5 V alkaline REMOTE SENSOR THGR238N c O F 123 m CHANNEL FIGA FIGB FIGC DRY J LY FIG D FIGE Two line LCD Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored by the remote unit e Temperature display e Humidity display e Comfort level indicator LED INDICATOR Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading C F SLIDE SWITCH Selects between Centigrade C and Fahrenheit F CHANNEL SLIDE SWITCH Designates the remote unit Channel 1 Channel 2 or Channel 3 RESET BUTTON Returns all settings to default values BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates two UM 3 or AA size alkaline batteries BATTERY DOOR WALL MOUNT HOLDER Supports the remote unit in wall mounting REMOVABLE TABLE STAND For standing the remote unit on a flat surface Note To ensure proper reception between the main unit and the remote sensor follow these instructions carefully 1 Place both units as close as possible to each other 2 Remove the screws on the battery door of the remote unit 3 Assign a different channel to each remote sensor by changing the channel switch in the battery compartment of the remote sensor FIG A
3. inaccurate weather forecast 2 The weather forecasts symbols reflect forecast 12 24 hours in the future and not the current weather condition 3 A Sunny forecast reflects fine clear weather Stored memory of the barometric pressure changes are displayed on the chart in 5 steps indicating the pressure 1 3 6 12 and 24 hours ago This chart is plotted by comparing the past barometric pressure to the present pressure This gives you the pressure trend over the last 24 hours The weather will be getting better worse if this chart shows the bar marks moving up down towards the present time Important It is only possible to measure the barometric pressure trend properly if your barometer remains at the same altitude When moving around at different altitude within a short time period the air pressure changes The barometric pressure reading is precise only if the barometer has remained at a constant altitude for 24 hours However please note that the accuracy of a weather forecast based on barometric pressure reading is considered to be about 70 75 1 Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to set the altitude The ALT indicator will turn on with the altitude setting flashing display in meter The accuracy of a general pressure based weather forecast is about 70 to 75 Increase decrease the altitude in steps of 10 meter by pressing A or w button 2 Press the SET button again to set the altitude At th
4. 2 UM 4 or AAA size Unit Dimension 6 64 x 2 32 x 1 28 HxWxD Unit Weight 5 53 oz THERMO HYGROMETER BHGR618 in remote channel mem clear wireless thermo amp hygrometer RF SIGNAL INDICATOR Indicates the signal receiving status of the unit UPPER DISPLAY Displays temperature data LOWER DISPLAY Displays humidity data IN REMOTE BUTTON e Selects between main and remote unit display e Activates search mode CHANNEL BUTTON e Selects a different channel Scan for remote sensors MEM CLEAR BUTTON e Recalls maximum minimum temperature humidity e Clears maximum minimum temperature humidity memory G RESET HOLE Returns all settings to default value and erases all memories H C F SWITCH Selects between Centigrade C and Fahrenheit F degrees To ensure proper setup please note the following before you start e Assign different channels to different remote units e Insert batteries in remote units before doing so for the main unit see instructions for battery installation e Place the main unit as close as possible to the remote unit e Reset the main unit after installing batteries This will ensure easier synchronization between the transmission and reception of signals e Position the remote unit and main unit within effective transmission range which in usual circumstances is 65 to 100 feet NOTE Refer to the
5. REMOTE SENSOR section for sensor setup instructions The Thermo Hygrometer uses 2 UM 3 AA alkaline batteries 1 Remove the screw to open the battery door 2 Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities 3 Select the temperature display unit on the C F slide switch 4 Replace the battery door and fasten the screw 5 Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator of the indoor temperature lights up Repeat the steps described in Before You Begin above A shows when batteries are low for the main unit or for the selected remote unit Once batteries are placed in a given remote sensor unit it will start transmitting information at 40 second intervals Also for approximately a 3 minute duration the main unit will automatically search for signals once batteries are installed Upon successful reception the individual channel temperature reading will be displayed on the upper window and the respective humidity reading on the lower window The main unit will automatically update its readings at about 40 second intervals If no signals are received blanks will show and the RF signal indicator will not show BHT663 lt lab test R1 2 Black Press and hold IN REMOTE for 2 seconds to enforce a 3 minute search This is useful in synchronizing the transmission and reception of the remote and main units Repeat this step whenever you find discrepancies between the reading show
6. any selection you may make for the remote sensor THGR238N The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is based on current temperature and humidity measurements ZONE TEMP HUMIDITY WET Any gt 70 20 25 C 40 70 COM 66 77 F DRY Any lt 40 This information is shown in the Humidity Area when the current measurement is displayed The RF Signal Indicator shows the signal receiving status for the main unit The unit is in searching mode Transmission data are cae 10000 registered No signals e To auto scan between sensors press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds Each sensor s data will be displayed for 3 seconds To end auto scan press any button To search for a sensor press IN REMOTE NOTE If the sensor is still not found check the batteries obstructions and remote unit location NOTE Signals from household devices such as doorbells electronic garage doors and home security systems may cause temporary reception failure This is normal and does not affect general product performance The reception will resume once the interference ends NOTE Battery performance and subsequently the effective range may be affected by freezing temperatures Dimensions 6 54 x 2 28 x 1 26 inches L x W x H Weight 4 47 ounces Operating range 5 0 to 50 0 C 23 0 to 122 0 F 0 1 C 0 2 F Relative Humidity 25 to 95
7. resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F Displayed relative humidity range 2 RH to 97 RH Humidity Resolution 1 Relative humidity measurement range 25 RH to 95 RH RF Transmission Frequency 433 MHz Number of channels 3 RF Transmission Range Maximum 30 meters Temperature sensing cycle around 40 seconds Power two 2 UM 3 or AA 1 5V alkaline batteries Weight 80 5 gm without batteries Dimension 105 x 70 x 21 mm HxWxD 1 9 04 4 38 PM TABLE OR WALL MOUNT Your unit comes with a stand connector for connecting it to other components O R gt x STAND CONNECTOR You can also mount it to a wall using a wall mount bracket NA Wall mount bracket Or if there is already a wall mount bracket installed you can use a connector to align the brackets Wall Mount I Connector TKS Wall Mount Bracket Un install the brackets RESET SYSTEM The RESET holes are located in the battery compartments for each component Press with the point of a blunt object such as a paper clip whenever the product is not behaving as expected This will return all settings to default value SAFETY AND CARE Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild detergent Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a high traffic location WARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly Observe the following guidelines e Never immerse the
8. unit in water This can cause electrical shock and damage the unit e Do not subject the main unit to extreme force shock or fluctuations in temperature or humidity Do not tamper with the internal components Doing so will terminate the unit s warranty and may cause damage The unit contains no user serviceable parts Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product e Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of time Do not scratch the LCD display e Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the unit The contents of this user manual and technical specifications are subject to change without further notice Images not drawn to scale Do not make any changes or modifications to this product Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the product FCC STATEMENT 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 t
9. Oreco SCIENT IC MODULAR BTHR WEATHER STATION Model BHT663A INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Multi Component Wireless Weather Station BHT663A This unique product bundles weather forecasting temperature and humidity monitoring precise time keeping and alarm features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home In this box you will find e Weather Station BHB613 e Alarm Clock BHM612A Thermo Hygrometer BHGR618 e Wireless Remote Sensor THGR238N The manual is divided into 4 distinct sections one for each component 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 WEATHER STATION BHB613 A B c D F E BHT663A lab test R1 1 Black WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW Weather forecast indication shows sunny slightly cloudy cloudy and rainy PRESSURE READING WINDOW Displays the current pressure reading PRESSURE TREND CHART WINDOW SET BUTTON To set the altitude UP BUTTON Increases the value of setting by 10 DOWN BUTTON Decreases the value of setting by 10 RESET BUTTON Returns all settings to default value and erases all memories hPa mb inHg Slide switch Selects between hPa mb or inHg display unit The unit uses four UM 4 AAA si
10. he switch to inHg Pressure measuring range 794 to 1050 hPa mb 24 45 to 31 00 inHg Altitude compensation for barometric pressure reading 100 to 2500 meters 328 to 8223 feet Pressure display resolution 1 hPa mb 0 03inHg Pressure sampling cycle 15 minutes Power source Four pcs UM 4 or AAA size batteries 9 month 6 64 x 2 32 x 1 28 H xWxD Weight 4 80 ounces without battery Battery life Dimension ALARM CLOCK BHM612A 4 mode set A zone alarm AEn 7 Ll E g radio controlled A RF SIGNAL INDICATOR Indicates the signal receiving status of the unit B MAIN WINDOW Displays the current time with seconds or day of the week C SECONDARY WINDOW Displays the alarm time and its status or date D MODE SET BUTTON Changes between seconds and weekday display Main window or between calendar and alarm clock display secondary window Holds to activate the clock setting mode E UP BUTTON Increases the value of a setting by one unit F ZONE BUTTON Press to sequence through the 4 U S time zones Pacific Mountain Central or Eastern G ALARM BUTTON Changes the display and operating status of the alarm clock H RESET BUTTON Returns all settings to the factory set default values Open the battery compartment by removing the screw at the bot
11. his 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 e 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 e Consult the dealer of an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Oregon Scientific for compliance could void the warranty and your authority to use this equipment The information below 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 95 Place Tualatin Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No 1 800 853 8883 Fax No 1 503 684 8883 declare that the product Product No BHT663A Product Name Modular BTHR Weather Station Manufacturer IDT Technology Limited 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 the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inte
12. is time the previous pressure display will reappear If the altitude has been changed the ALT indicator flashing about 15 minutes until a new sampling takes place and the pressure reading is then compensated with the new altitude 3 Press the SET button 6 times to confirm the setting you just entered or wait for one minute for automatic exit Note For monitoring the local barometric pressure reading the user needs to select the O meter preset value for the altitude setting For monitoring the Sea Level barometric pressure reading at certain altitude the user needs to select the local altitude 100 to 2500 meters i e 328 to 8223 feet for the altitude setting The BHB 613 requires entry of elevation in meters not feet Therefore to convert feet to meters multiply feet by 0 3048 To determine your location elevation please either contact your local library TV radio weather forecaster or via Intenet at www worldatlas com aatals infopage elevation htm To get the line chart display press the RESET button at the bottom of the unit while pressing and holding the SET key in the bar chart display To get the bar chart display press the RESET button once Note Either action will reset the unit and the previous readings setting will be lost The switch in the battery compartment of the weather station selects between hPa mb and inHg To select hPa mb set the switch to hPa mb To select inHg set t
13. n on the main unit and that on the respective remote unit Display of readings from a remote sensor or the main unit is a one step procedure The remote sensor channel or the main unit display is indicated under the readings INDOOR UNIT Press IN REMOTE until in is displayed under the readings REMOTE SENSOR Press CHANNEL until the appropriate remote sensor channel is displayed under the readings If no readings are received from one particular channel for more than 15 minutes blanks will be displayed until further readings are successfully searched Check the remote sensor to ensure that tis secure and that the correct channel has been selected Optionally press and hold IN REMOTE for 2 seconds to enforce a search The maximum and minimum recorded temperature and humidity readings will automatically be stored in the memory DISPLAY MAXIMUM MINIMUM MEMORY 1 Select the channel to be checked 2 Press MEM CLEAR once to display the maximum reading and again to display the minimum reading The respective indicators MAX or MIN will show CLEAR MEMORY Press and hold MEM CLEAR for 2 seconds The current temperature and humidity will be saved as the min max values until new records are set Slide the C F switch into the desired position to select C Centigrade or F Fahrenheit degrees display The switch is located on the bottom of the unit NOTE The switch on the main unit over rides
14. rference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras health and fitness gear and weather stations The website also includes contact information for our customer service department in case you need to reach us CE 2004 Oregon Scientific All rights reserved P N 086 003311 015
15. the clock will reset and start from zero The unit will also save all changes and return to normal display automatically after the unit has been left idle for a minute To set the alarm time 1 2 Press ALARM to display the alarm time Press and hold ALARM for two seconds Hours digits will flash Set the hours using UP Press ALARM Minutes digits will flash Set the minutes using UP Press ALARM to save and exit The alarm clock will be activated automatically during the setting procedure To activate or deactivate the alarm during normal display Press ALARM to display the alarm time Press ALARM to change the status of the alarm The respective indicator will appear When the alarm goes off the alarm sound will gradually increase in volume and speed The alarm will continue to sound for approximately two minutes unless interrupted when any button is pressed If the alarm is not interrupted after 2 minutes the alarm will silence itself and reactivate after approximately eight minutes Operating Temperature Radio Control 32 F to 104 F Auto synchronizes current time and date by Radio signal generated from the U S Atomic Clock Calender Weekday in English French Spanish Current month day format Clock Time 12 hour format Alarm Time Duration 2 minutes SNOOZE Time Duration 8 9mins Accuracy 0 5 second day when operating in quartz clock mode Battery Type Two
16. tom of the unit 2 Pull out the battery holder and insert two AAA sized UM 4 batteries in accordance with the polarities shown 3 Slide back the battery holder into the compartment and fasten the screw 4 Press RESET with a blunt stylus 5 When the low battery indicator appears on the display follow the above procedures to replace the unit with new batteries Note The unit will automatically search for the radio signal when batteries are first installed When the BHM 612A is new and just out of the box allow up to 72 hours for the unit to receive the US Atomic Clock signal To facilitate reception place the BHM 612A on a window sill away from other signal emitting equipment such as TVs radios PCs and microwaves Stronges signal reception is between midnight and 4AM Qe Screw Battery Holder In normal display the current time with seconds will be displayed in the main window and the date will be displayed in the secondary window To display the weekday in the main window press MODE SET once Press the button again to display seconds 1 9 04 4 38 PM To display the alarm time in the secondary window press ALARM once Press MODE SET to display the date The BHM 612A is designed to automatically synchronize its current time and date when within range of the U S Atomic Clock When the unit is within range its radio control mechanism will override all manual se
17. ttings The benefit of a RF controlled clock is sustained accuracy without the need of manual adjustment Slgnal Search Mode J a AAN Signal Reception O O Mode No Signal Received Complete signal reception generally takes about 2 to 10 minutes depending on the strength of the radio signal When the reception is completed the signal display will be stable After that the periodical scanning will only take a few seconds For better reception of radio signals place the clock away from metal objects and electrical appliances to minimize interference To disable the automatic signal reception feature and cause the BHM 612A to operate as a quartz clock hold down ZONE for three seconds To enable the feature again hold down the UP button for three seconds The RF signal display will start scanning to initiate reception automatically NOTE You only need to perform this task if you have disabled RF signal reception When the current time is displayed Press MODE SET for two seconds Hours digits will flash Set the hour using UP Press MODE SET Minutes digits will flash Set the minutes using UP Press MODE SET Follow the same pattern to enter year month day and the display language for the weekday You can choose among E English F French and S Spanish Press MODE SET to save the changes and exit If changes are made during the process the seconds of
18. ze batteries If the r indicator appears remove the exhausted batteries and follow these steps to replace the batteries 1 2 Unscrew the battery door at the bottom of the unit Remove the battery cover and insert the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the battery compartment Replace the battery door and fasten the screw weather station gt gt gt Ivvv AAAI dil AAAI battery door O mte Note After replacing the batteries the whole display will be turned on for about 3 seconds and then show the following a Weather forecast shows slightly cloudy weather a sun with the cloud indicator b Pressure trend shows steady c Barometric pressure shows the current reading The unit takes about 24 hours to store the barometric pressure date Until that time has elapsed the pressure trend and weather forecast symbols may not reflect actual weather forecast for your area Your weather station detects barometric pressure changes and the LCD displays the illustsrated weather symbols which indicating the weather forecast for 12 or 24 hours ahead for an area with a radius of about 18 30 miles Indicator sb displays on Os the unit Important 1 The accuracy of weather forecasting when using pressure trend alone is about 70 to 75 percent and therefore we cannot be held responsible for any inconveniences caused by an
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