Oregon BAR208HGA User Manual

Advanced Weather Station

with Atomic Time

Model: BAR208HGA

USER MANUAL

EN

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW (FIG 1)

1. Remote sensor reception indicator

2. Moon phase reading

3. Weather forecast

4. Indoor temperature with temperature trend

5. Clock signal reception indicator

6. MODE: Change settings / display

7. / : Increase / decrease settings; activate / deacti
vate clock reception signal

8. Outdoor temperature with temperature trend

9. Outdoor humidity with humidity trend

10. Weather warning message

11. Indoor humidity with humidity trend

12. Time zone

13. Clock with weekday

14. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum

temperature / humidity

15. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds

16. Ice alert LED indicator

BACK VIEW (FIG 2)

6

1

2

3

4
5

7

14

8

9

10

11

13

15

16

12

1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit

2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings

REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)

1. LCD display

2. LED status indicator

3. Wall mount hole

4. RESET hole

5. CHANNEL switch

6. Battery compartment

GETTING STARTED

INSERT BATTERIES

1. Remove the battery compartment.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).

3. Press RESET after each battery change.

LOCATION MEANING
Clock / alarm and Main unit batteries low

Indoor temperature area

Outdoor temperature area Sensor batteries low

REMOTE SENSOR

The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.

To set up the sensor:

1. Open the battery compartment with a small Philips
screwdriver and insert batteries, matching the polarity.

2. Select a channel then press

RESET.

3. Close the battery door.

4. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit

using the table stand or wall mount.

TIP Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any
location on the exterior of the home at a height of not more

than 5 ft and which can shield it from direct sunlight or wet
conditions for an accurate reading.

NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and consumer
grade lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

To search for a sensor:

Press and hold + MODE.

The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows
the status:

ICON

DESCRIPTION

Main unit is searching for sensor(s).

A channel has been found.

The sensor cannot be found.

TIP The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.

1

2

1

2

3

4
5

6

CLOCK

CLOCK RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with WWVB-60 signal, within 3200km (2000

miles) of Fort Collins Colorado.

To enable / disable signal reception:

Press and hold to

enable or to disable signal reception.

NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak,
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal

reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window,

press and hold to force another signal search.

Clock signal reception indicator:

STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNALNO SIGNAL

MANUALLY SET CLOCK

To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception first.

1. Press and hold

MODE.

2. Press or to change the settings.

3. Press MODE to confirm.

4. The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format, hour,
minute, year, calendar mode (day – month / month
– day), month, day and language.

Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (E) Eastern, (C) Central or
(M) Mountain.

NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).

To select display mode:

Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds /
weekday / calendar / moon phase.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius (US- with a 75%

accuracy).

Sunny

Partially Cloudy

Cloudy

Rainy

Snowy

WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE

The weather warning messages provide indications of
probable circumstances that may arise based on the weather

station’s calculations. The meanings for the warnings are
illustrated below:

Warning Meaning

Risk of high temperatures

Risk of fast wind speeds

Risk of a storm

Risk of foggy conditions

Risk of icy conditions

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

To toggle temperature unit:

Press °C / °F.

To auto-scan between sensors:

Press and hold

+ MEM to display each sensor ’s data for

3 seconds.

To end press

.

To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.

To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2 °C (37°F to
28°F), LED indicator will flash, and will stop flashing once the

temperature is out of this range.

WEATHER TRENDS

The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are
based on recent sensor readings.

RISE STEADY FALL

MOON PHASE

In moon phase mode, press or to scan through the
years (2001 to 2099).

New Moon Full Moon

Waxing Crescent Waning Gibbous

First quarter Last quarter

Waxing Gibbous Waning Crescent

NOTE Star icons around the moon phase will be displayed
from 6 o’clock in the evening to 6 o’clock the next morning.

BACKLIGHT

Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.

RESET

Press RESET to return to the default settings.

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity.

• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as
newspapers, curtains etc.

• 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. This
invalidates the warranty.

• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old

batteries.

• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual
display.

• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment.

• 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. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.

• Please note that some units are equipped with a

battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery
compartment before first use.

NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the
contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE DESCRIPTION

MAIN UNIT

L x W x H 182.5 x 94 x 51 mm
(7.19 x 3.70 x 2.01 in)

Weight

241 g (8.5 oz) without battery

Temperature range

-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)

Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)

Signal frequency 433 MHz

Humidity range 25% - 95%

Humidity resolution 1%

Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries

REMOTE UNIT (THGR122NR)

L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.62 x 2.36 x 0.79 in)

Weight

63 g (2.22 ounces) without battery

Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed

Temperature range

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Power 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5 V batteries

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in the US and
would like to contact our Customer Care department directly,
please visit: www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support

OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.

For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international

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, 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:

• 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.oregonscientific.com, or on the
warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.

We

Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.

Address: 19861 SW 95

th

Ave.,Tualatin,

Oregon 97062 USA

Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

declare that the product

Product No.: BAR208HGA

Product Name: Advanced Weather Station
with Atomic Time

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.

P/N: 086L00XXXX-XXX