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Portable UV Monitor
Model: EB612 / UV888
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Contents................................................................ 1
Introduction........................................................... 2
Overview................................................................ 2
Front View............................................................ 2
Back View............................................................ 2
LCD Display.......................................................... 3
Getting Started........................................................ 3
Strap..................................................................... 3
Batteries................................................................ 3
Enter Settings....................................................... 4
Display ................................................................... 4
UVI Display........................................................... 4
UV Exposure Timer................................................. 5
UV Exposure Countdown Timer............................ 5
Manual Countdown Timer...................................... 5
Settings.................................................................. 6
Key Lock................................................................ 6
Reset .............................................................................. 6
Precautions............................................................ 6
Specications........................................................ 7
About Oregon Scientic....................................... 7
EU - Declaration Of Conformity............................ 7
FCC Statement....................................................... 7
Declaration Of Conformity.................................... 8
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScienticTM Portable
UV Monitor.
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use
your new product. It contains practical step-by-step
instructions, as well as technical specications and
warnings you should know.
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. Sensor
2. UV: measure UV level
3. MODE / SET: toggle display modes, enter settings
mode
4. Strap loophole
5. START / STOP / UP: start, stop and pause timers;
adjust settings
6. CLEAR / DOWN: stop timers; adjust settings
BACK VIEW
1. RESET
2. Battery compartment
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LCD DISPLAY
1. UV Index icon
2. UV measurement icon
3. Exposure alarm
4. Low battery icon
5. Exposure timer icon
6. Clock / timer
7. Temperature display
8. Key lock icon
9. Skin type / Sun Protection Factor icons
GETTING STARTED
STRAP
Wear on the wrist or attach using the strap as shown.
BATTERIES
The unit uses a CR2032 battery.
Insert the battery before rst use, matching the polarity
(+ and -):
appears when the battery is low.
The unit powers on automatically after the battery is
inserted.
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SPF setting options:
The SPF range is between 1-70. Enter an SPF setting
that corresponds to the SPF protection of the sunscreen
product you are using.
DISPLAY
To toggle display modes:
Press MODE / SET to toggle display mode between:
• Clock Mode: time, UV level and temperature
• Timer Mode: timer, UV level and temperature
• UV mode: UV index, UV level and UV exposure time / timer.
UVI DISPLAY
UV INDEX LEVEL UVI DISPLAY
0-2 Low
3-5 Medium
6-7 High
8-10 Very high
11-25 Extremely high
25+ Over range
SKIN
TYPE
1
2
3
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TANS /
BURNS
Never tans;
always burns
Sometimes tans;
usually burns
Usually tans;
sometimes
burns
Always tans;
rarely burns
SKIN COLOUR IN
UNEXPOSED AREA
Pale or milky white;
alabaster
Very light brown,
sometimes freckles
Light tan, brown
or olive; distinctly
pigmented
Brown, dark brown
or black
EYE
COLOUR
Blue
Blue
/Green
Gray/
Brown
Brown
and “HH” on
LCD display
ENTER SETTINGS
Upon rst use, battery change, or reset the monitor
automatically enters setting mode.
To enter settings:
1. Press UP and DOWN to select the desired setting,
press and hold to quickly scroll through the setting
values.
2. Press MODE / SET to conrm.
3. The settings order is: 12/24 hr format, hour, minute,
oC/o
F, skin type, SPF.
Use the table below to help you determine your skin type.
First use the TANS / BURNS columns. If unsure, use the
colour of your skin in an area that does not get exposed
to sunlight to help guide you. Alternatively, eye colour
can also be used as a guideline.
Skin type setting options:
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To measure UVI:
1. Press UV. The sensor will measure continuously for 4
seconds. Rotate the unit by 360
o
while the sensor is
reading to provide a more accurate measurement.
2. Unless there is an exposure timer activated skin type
and SPF will be displayed consecutively during this
time.
3. UV index, UV level and exposure timers will be
automatically be updated.
NOTE
• If no timer is set the display will clear after 30mins.
UV EXPOSURE TIMER
After taking a UV measurement in UV mode the monitor
calculates a recommended maximum exposure time
based on the skin type and SPF set by the user.
NOTE
• Please set your skin type before using the exposure
timer. If you change th e skin type or SPF, the
exposure time will be adjusted automatically.
• The monitor automatically measures the UV level
every 10mins when a timer is set. If the UV index has
increased it will then adjust the timer to take account
of the new levels.
IMPORTAN T The calc ul at ed expo su re time is a
suggestion only.
UV EXPOSURE COUNTDOWN TIMER
To start a UV countdown:
1. After UV exposure time has been calculated press
START / STOP to start the timer.
2. To pause the timer press START / STOP.
3. Press START / STOP again to resume or press
CLEAR to cancel the timer.
4. When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.
To silence the alarm:
Press any button.
NOTE
• Press UV during a countdown to manually force a UV
measurement. The timer will automatically adjust the
exposure time.
• After pausing and restarting the timer, press UV to
ensure the timer remains accurate.
MANUAL COUNTDOWN TIMER
To set countdown timer:
1. In timer mode, press and hold MODE / SET.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select hour and minutes.
3. Press MODE / SET to conrm.
To start manual countdown timer:
1. Press MODE / SET to select timer mode.
2. Press START / STOP To start the timer
3. To pause the timer press START / STOP.
4. Press START / STOP again to resume or press
CLEAR to cancel the timer.
5. When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.
To silence the alarm:
Press any button.
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SETTINGS
To change clock settings:
1. In clock mode, press and hold MODE / SET.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select the desired setting.
3. Press MODE / SET to conrm. The settings order is:
12/24 hr format, hour, minute,
oC/o
F.
To change skin type / SPF settings
1. In UV mode press and hold MODE / SET.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select the desired setting.
3. Press MODE / SET to conrm. The settings order is:
skin type / SPF.
KEY LOCK
To activate / de-activate key lock:
Press and hold START / STOP / UP, then press CLEAR
/ DOWN. indicates key lock is activated.
RESET
In case of abnormal operation, use a thin blunt object to
press the RESET button on the back of the unit.
PRECAUTIONS
This produ ct is engi neere d to give you years of
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are
a few precautions:
• 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.
• Placement of this product on wood surfaces with
certain types of nishes, such as clear varnish, may
result in damage to the nish. Consult the furniture
manufacturer’s care instructions for direction as to
the types of objects that may safely be placed on
the wood surface. Oregon Scientic shall not be
responsible for any damage to wood surfaces from
contact with this product.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid
over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials.
• 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 specied in the user’s
instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.
• Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long
period of time.
• Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this
manual may differ from the actual display.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
NOTE The technical specications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
Unit dimension 80 x 43 x 20mm
(H x W x D) (3.2 x 1.7 x 0.9 inches)
Unit weight 78g (2.75 ounces)
without battery
UVI range 1-25
Clock time 12 or 24-hour format
Temperature unit °C / °F
Alert sound 2 minutes
Timer 1 min up to 39 hrs 59 mins
Operating 0°C to 60°C
temperature (32°F to 140°F)
Water resistance IPX-2 / JIS2
Power 1 x CR2032 battery
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientic.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientic products such as digital
cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning
products and games; projection clocks; health and
tness 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.
W
e hope you will nd all the information you need on our
website, however if you’re in the US and would like to
contact the Oregon Scientic Customer Care department
directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientic.com/service/default.asp
OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For
international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonsc
ientic.com/about/international.asp
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientic, declares that this Portable
UV Monitor Model: EB612 / UV888 is in compliance with
EMC directive 89/336/CE. A copy of the signed and dated
Declaration of Conformity is available on request via our
Oregon Scientic Customer Service.
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 device must accept any interference received,
inclu ding int erfer ence that may caus e und esi red
operation.
W
ARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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We
Name: Oregon Scientic, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95
th
Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: EB612
Product Name: Portable UV Monitor
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 interference. 2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE This equipme nt 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 ene rgy and, if not ins talled 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:
• 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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.oregonscienti
c.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all
inquiries instead.
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Portable UV Monitor
Model: EB612 / UV888
USER MANUAL
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2006 Oregon Scientic. All rights reserved.
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