Oregon Scientific RGR-126 weather station
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1. RGR126 R13 4 final 5 4 6 05 5 46 e z 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 remote unit please repeat the process above 1 Insert the batteries matching the polarity and as shown in the battery compartment BN RGR126 R13 4 final 6 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 4 6 05 5 46 PM e 3 Put drops of water on the cross the base to check the leveling2. e Wireless Gauge with Indoor Outdoor Thermometer Model RGR126 User Manual CONTENTS Introduction Product Overview Front ViOW Ire q LCD Display Rain Gauge PCR122 Remote Thermo Sensor THN122N Getting Started Main UMIE m Rain Gauge 122 Thermo Sensor THN122N Data Transmission Low Battery Warning Clock Calendar Setting Set Clock amp Calendar Rainfall 2 2 re isasara Rainfall HIStOPy esseeri Total oce nentes Rainfall Alan BN RGR126 R13 4 final 1 11 Temperature 11 0 S 11 Precautions Technical Specifications 12 Dn 12 Statement of Responsibility 12 About Oregon Scientific 13 FCC Statement ueniet 13 Declaration of Conformity 14 4 6 05 5 46 PM 222 113 z INTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW Congratulations on purchasing the Oregon Scientific Wireless Ra
3. 4 Use the metal ring to adjust the gauge o uU BN RGR126 R13 4 final evel of the rain 5 Remove the fiber tape from around the bucket assemblies 1 Insert the batteries matching the polarity and as shown in the battery compartment 2 Setthe channel switch to any channel The switch is located in the battery compartment 3 Press RESET on the sensor Close the remote sensor battery compartment 4 6 05 5 46 PM 2 11 z 5 Secure the sensor the desired location using the wall mount or table stand lt Je A 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 e Position the sensor so that it faces the main indoor unit minimizing obstructions such as doors walls and furniture RGR126 R13 4 final 8 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 t
4. 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 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 4 6 05 5 46 PM 222 BENNETT D e 2 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease 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
5. 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 settings will return to their default values 11 Ps Ts 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 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 4 6 05 5 46 PM e z TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General
6. 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 9 Main unit Display rainfall range total 0 999 99 inch 0 25 400 mm Display rainfall range 0 99 99 inch 0 2 540 mm 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 recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance or history daily lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing Rainfall resolution Operating range 5 C to 50 C Temperature resolution 0 2 F to 0 1 C Remote Rain Gauge PCR122 Operating range 33 8 F to 140 0 F 1 0 C to 60 0 C Weight 0 57 Ibs 260 g Remote Thermo Sensor THN122N Proposed operating range 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C 0 04 inch 1 mm 23 F to 122 F 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 Power Oregon Scientific will
7. face v MM 2 ANTENNA Receives radio signal from rain gauge and remote thermo sensor 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 C F BUTTON Selects between and F BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates 2 x UM 3 or AA sized batteries 4 6 05 5 46 PM z EET DI e 2 Vt 1 Today s Rainfall Rainfall History Rainfall Alarm Start Date of Total Rainfall Record Time Date 2 Rain Gauge RF Reception Status Total Rainfall 3 Thermo sensor RF Reception Status Outdoor Temp 4 Indoor Temp BN RGR126 R13 4 final 4 ANTENNA Transmits radio signal to main unit BATTERY COMPARTMENT Accommodates 2 x UM 3 or AA sized batteries HEEEEEEESSLI 2 A z 1 LED Indicator 1 1 WALL MOUNT HOLE 2 RESET hole ZEN 3 CHANNEL 1 om number 1 3 4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 2 2 3 RESET 3 pad
8. for support or sales Please call our customer service number listed on our website at www oregonscientific com or on the warranty 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 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 RGR126 R13 4 final 14 4 6 05 5 46
9. in Gauge with Indoor Outdoor Thermometer RGR126 The rain gauge is equipped with the following functions Daily and total rainfall display e 9 rainfall history r3 jr Rainfall alarm nin ih P T L I Indoor outdoor temperature display 1 1 ri Real time clock and calendar setting tt 328 foot 100 meter transmission range a 9 The RGR126 operates at 433MHz No wire installation 1J F is required SEARCH in mm HISTORY SINCE WIRELESS RAIN MONITOR C 3 L 8 1 FOUR LINE LCD DISPLAY For displaying the total rainfall current rainfall or rainfall history indoor outdoor temperature and clock calendar 2 SEARCH Press and hold to enforce a search for the rain gauge and remote thermo sensor 3 in mm Selects between inch and millimeter rainfall measurement RGR126 R13 4 final 2 4 6 05 5 46 e RGR126 R13 4 final 3 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 Y Enables or disables the rainfall alarm REMOVABLE TABLE STAND For securing the main unit on a flat sur
10. not be responsible for any Main unit 2 x UM 3 AA 1 5V batteries deviations in the usage of the device from those Rain gauge 2 x UM 3 AA 1 5V batteries specified in the user instructions or any approved Remote thermo sensor 2 x UM 4 AAA 1 5V batteries alternations or repairs of the product 12 BE RGR126 R13 4 final 12 4 6 05 5 46 PM BN RGR126 R13 4 final 13 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 re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department directly please visit wwwz oregonscientific com service support OR Call 1 800 853 8883 For international inquiries please visit www2 oregonscientific com about international default asp 13 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
11. o 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 Disposable Lithium batteries 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 4 6 05 5 46 PM e 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 yi7 AF A AW Searching A LA A a A Ta A ur RAIN RAIN RAIN Connected or RAIN Disconnected If without obvious reason the main unit display shows that the thermo sensor or rainfall connector is disconnected press and hold SEARCH 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 unit rain gauge and thermo sensor are
12. 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 RGR126 R13 4 final 9 Ps Ts 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 CLOCK CALENDAR SETTING Press TIME SET to toggle among today s rainfall time date and year dO eR cx month and day 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 The order of the settings is hour minute year 4 6 05 5 46 PM z 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 Ca
13. ution 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 the 1st line of the display Press again to show the commencing year BN RGR126 R13 4 final 10 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 V 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 pressed 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 gt 4 6 05 5 46 e RGR126 R13 4 final 11 TEMPERATURE The outdoor temperature is
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