Oregon AWS888 User Manual

COLOUR WEATHER STATION

MODEL: AWS888

USER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About this guide ......................................................... 2

Product overview ....................................................... 2

Main unit ............................................................... 2

Remote unit .......................................................... 4

Getting started ........................................................... 7

Batteries ............................................................... 7

AC adaptor ........................................................... 7

Remote unit set up .................................................... 7

Installation ............................................................ 8

Clock .................................................................... 8

Radio signal ......................................................... 8

Remote sensor searching ................................ 8

Main unit sensor searching .............................. 9

General settings mode .............................................. 9

Navigating through main menu ............................ 9

Changing settings ................................................ 9

Clock setting ....................................................... 10

Alarm setting ....................................................... 11

Alarm type (daily / weekday) ............................... 11

Snooze ................................................................ 11

Weather setting mode ........................................ 12

Altitude compensation function .......................... 12

Clock alarm mode .................................................... 13

Turning alarm on/off ........................................... 13

Weather forecast mode ........................................... 13

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Temperature, pressure & hygro mode ..................... 14

Barometer display .............................................. 14

Thermo & hygro memory ................................... 14

Clear MIN / MAX records ................................... 15

Current thermo-hygro display ............................. 15

Auto scan function .............................................. 15

Comfort zone ...................................................... 15

Trends ................................................................ 15

System setting mode ............................................... 16

System settings .................................................. 16

Volume ........................................................... 16

Language ....................................................... 16

Silence mode ................................................. 16

Auto rotation frequency .................................. 16

Sleep mode .................................................... 16

Auto rotation display mode ...................................... 16

Clock alarm display mode ....................................... 17

Reset system ........................................................... 17

Default settings ........................................................ 17

Low battery detection .............................................. 18

Safety & care ........................................................... 18

Warnings.................................................................. 18

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19

Specifications .......................................................... 19

About Oregon Scientific ........................................... 20

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your selection of the World’s first
Colour Weather Station (AWS888) from Oregon
ScientificTM. This powerful device bundles animated
weather forecasting, barometric pressure monitoring,
indoor / outdoor wireless temperature and humidity
readings, time / date keeping, and dual alarm features
into a single tool you can use from the convenience of
your home.

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.

In this box, you will find:

• Main unit

• Remote sensor

• Batteries

• AC adaptor

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MAIN UNIT

TOP VIEW

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1. Photo Sensor Cell

2. SNOOZE

3. CHANNEL

4. HOME - return to MAIN MENU

NOTE

The Photo Sensor Cell can adjust the

backlight automatically. In a darker room, the cell will
decrease the screen’s brightness as to not irritate the
user’s eye from over-brightness. Conversely, in a
brighter room, it increases the brightness of the screen
so that it can be seen in bright white light.

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FRONT VIEW

1. Colour display

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Increase / decrease setting

3. ENTER - select option

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BACK VIEW / BATTERY COMPARTMENT

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1. RESET

2. SEARCH

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LCD DISPLAY (HOME MENU)

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REMOTE UNIT (RTGR328N)

This sensor works as an RF clock receiver for this
main unit but does not work with previous models. If
you want to purchase additional remote sensors,
select a model that does not include the RF function
such as:

• THGR228N / THGR238N (3-channel sensor)

• THGR328N (5-channel sensor)

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1. Weather Forecast Display Mode

2. Clock & Alarm Display Mode

3. Temperature / Pressure / Hygro Display Mode

4. Auto Rotation Display Mode

5. General Setting Mode

6. System Setting Mode

Sub menus will be described within the related

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FRONT

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LCD

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1. LCD display

2. LED status indicator

3. Ventilation duct

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1. RF clock reception

2. Channel no.

3. Low battery indicator

4. Time

5. Temperature (°C or °F)

6. Relative humidity

7. Temperature / Humidity reading

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BACK

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FOLD-OUT STAND

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1. Wall mount (recess hole)

2. CHANNEL switch

3. RESET

4. °C/°F switch

5. SEARCH button

6. EU/UK radio signal format switch

7. Battery compartment

8. Fold-out stand

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1. Fold-out the stand.

2. Lock it into place.

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied
with this product. Press the RESET button whenever
you change batteries.

Insert the batteries in the remote unit before

NOTE

you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable
batteries.

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REMOTE UNIT SET UP

Up to 5 remote units can be used with this product to
monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The remote
unit included in this package is used to receive radio
frequency signals for the radio-controlled clock, and to
measure temperature and humidity. The measurement
unit (°C or °F) and channel number (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5)
switches are located in the battery compartment of the
remote unit, and should be set prior to installation.

AC ADAPTOR (main unit)

When the main unit is plugged into the power socket
or batteries are inserted for the first time, an opening
animation will be shown before the MAIN menu
screen.

Connect the AC adaptor to your
weather station’s AC socket located
on the side of the main unit.

Batteries are for memory backup purposes

NOTE

only; the AC adaptor should power the main unit.

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Additional remote units that measure

NOTE

temperature and humidity are sold separately. If you
are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select
a different channel number for each unit.

The following remote units are compatible with this
product:

• THGR228N

• THGR238N

• THR228N

• THGR328N

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