Metal Weather Station Model: BAR908HG / BAR908HGU / BAR908HGA User Manual
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Set Daily Alarm ........................................................... 12 Set Pre-Alarm ............................................................. 13 Activate Alarm ............................................................. 13 Snooze ....................................................................... 13 User Manual Barometer ...................................................................... 13 CONTENTS View Barometer Area ..................................................
EN Specifications ................................................................ 18 About Oregon Scientific ............................................... 20 EU-Declaration of Conformity ..................................... 20 FCC Statement............................................................... 20 Declaration of Conformity ...........................................
1. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather forecast FRONT VIEW 2. Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area: Readings and trend lines; comfort zone; sensor channel number 3. UVI / Barometer Area: UV level and barometric pressure bar chart; UV Index and barometric readings 4.
EN 1. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm BACK VIEW 2. SELECT: Switch Areas 3. UP: Increase setting / activate radio-controlled clock 4. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display 5. MODE: Change settings / display 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 6. HISTORY: readings View 7. DOWN: Decrease controlled clock historical setting barometer / deactivate 8. MEM: View current, maximum temperature / humidity / UV readings 9. AC adaptor socket 10. mb / inHg switch 11. RESET button 12. °C / °F switch 13.
Temperature / Humidity / Comfort Zone Area Weather Forecast Area 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 2 EN LCD DISPLAY 8 9 10 11 1. Selected Area icon 2. Heat Index 3. Indoor / Outdoor channel number (IN, 1-5) / reception status 1. Low battery icon for main unit 4. Low battery icon for remote sensor 2. Weather display 5. MAX / MIN temperature 6. Comfort levels 7. MAX / MIN humidity 8. Temperature trend 9. Temperature - °C / °F 10. Humidity trend 11.
EN Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area UVI / Barometer Area 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 M Yr M D 1. Pre-Alarm is set 12 7 D 2. Pre-Alarm display / Pre-Alarm setting 3. Daily Alarm is set 1. Barometric pressure is showing 4. Channel with RF clock reception is locked 2. UV is showing 5. RF clock reception icon 3. Low battery icon for UV sensor 6. Offset time-zone 4. UVI value is showing 7. Time / date / calendar 5. UV exposure time countdown has started 6. UV index level 7.
EN REMOTE SENSOR RTGN318 / RTGN318D 5 1 2 6 3 4 1. RESET 2. EU / UK radio signal format switch (RTGN318D only) 3. Double sided adhesive tape 4. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 5. Wall mount 6.
EN RTGN318A 4 1 5 2 3 1. RESET 2. Double sided adhesive tape 3. CHANNEL switch (1-5) 4. Wall mount 5.
adaptor should be disconnected from the main unit. BATTERIES NOTE The main unit and adaptor should not be exposed to wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on the main unit and adaptor. Batteries are supplied with this product: • Main unit 3 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V • Remote unit 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V CHANGE SETTINGS 1. Press SELECT to switch indicates the selected Area. Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment.
EN 2. Insert the batteries. signal transmission. 3. Set the channel and radio signal format (RTGN318D only). The switches are located in the battery compartment. SWITCH OPTION Channel If you are using more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor. Radio Signal Format NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.
The 2 factors: NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries. • Connection between the main unit and the sensor that collects RF signals ( ) • RF signal reception ( CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date based on radiocontrolled signals from the RTGN318 / RTGN318D / RTGN318A remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter.
EN BAR908HGA: Select the time zone: (0) Pacific, (+1) Mountain, (+2) Central or (+3) Eastern. TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area. Then, press and hold DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it, navigate to the Clock / Alarm Area, then press and hold UP for 2 seconds.
ACTIVATE ALARM Navigate to the Clock Area, then press ALARM to switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. To activate or deactivate the alarm, press UP or DOWN. 5. Press ALARM to confirm. 6. The Daily Alarm icon is set. will appear when the alarm When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on for 8 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. Press any key (except snooze) to silence the alarm. It will sound at the same time the next day.
EN 2. Press and hold HISTORY for 2 seconds. 3. Press UP or DOWN to set the altitude in 10-metre increments (-100m to 2500m). 4. Press HISTORY to confirm. WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The forecast is based on barometric pressure trend readings. The top area shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather.
EN NOTE The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6 AM. When the Channel 1 sensor records a temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) or lower, the RAINY icon becomes SNOWY. UV MEASUREMENT The UVR128 Ultra-Violet Radiation Sensor is available as an optional item for BAR908HG / BAR908HGU / BAR908HGA. The UV sensor gives you the following information at your fingertips: • 10-hour Ultra-Violet Index (UVI) record. • Automatic calculation of acceptable UV exposure times based on pre-set user profiles (4 users maximum). 2.
EN MAXIMUM / MINIMUM MEMORY FOR UVI SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL To view the maximum and minimum memory for UVI: Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-5. 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the Barometer Area. • 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 CHANNEL or with the Temperature / Humidity Area selected. 2. Press MODE to select the UV display. 3.
The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate is, based on current temperature and humidity measurements. ZONE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY WET Any >70% COM 20-25°C (68-77°F) 40-70% DRY Any <40% NOTE If the temperature is below 26°C / 80°F, or the desired channel is not working, the Heat Index will display “NA”. RESET SYSTEM The RESET button is located at the bottom of the unit.
EN separately for special treatment and not as normal household waste. • Placement of this product on certain types of wood may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture manufacturer’s care instructions for information. • The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer. • Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal waste.
80 g (2.82 oz) without battery Remote Unit Temperature °C or °F RF frequency 433 MHz Indoor Range -5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F) Range Up to 70 m (230 ft) with no obstructions Outdoor Range -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Transmission Approx. every 1 minute Channel No. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Resolution 0.1 °C (0.
EN Batteries 3 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Metal Weather Station (BAR908HG / BAR908HGU / BAR908HGA) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer Service. Thermo / Hygro Remote Unit Batteries 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.
• 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. declare that the product 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No.: Metal Weather Station Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate, Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.