Jumbo Weather Station
Model: BAR283
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Jumbo
Weather Station (BAR 283). This powerful device
bundles time keeping, weather forecast, indoor and
outdoor temperature, with remote control facility, into a
single tool you can use from the convenience of your
home.
In this box, you will find:
• Main unit (BAR283)
• Remote sensor (RTHR328N)
• Main unit batteries, 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
• Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
NOTE The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THR228N (3Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this
weather station. If you purchase the THGR328N sensor,
the humidity reading will not show on the BAR283.
Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact
your local stockist for more information.
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.
Jumbo Weather Station
Model: BAR283
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Product Overview ..................................................... 2
Front View .............................................................. 2
Back View .............................................................. 2
LCD Display .................................................... 2
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Front View ............ 3
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Back View ............ 3
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - LCD Display ......... 3
Getting Started .......................................................... 3
Batteries ................................................................. 3
Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) ................................... 3
Sensor Set Up ........................................................ 3
Sensor Data Transmission ..................................... 4
Select Sensor Channel .......................................... 4
Search for Sensor .................................................. 4
Clock and Calendar .................................................. 4
Radio-Controlled Clock ..........................................4
Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF .................5
Set Clock ................................................................ 5
Switch Clock Display .............................................. 5
Hourly Chime ......................................................... 5
Alarm ......................................................................... 6
View Alarm Settings ............................................... 6
Set Alarm ................................................................ 6
Activate Alarm ........................................................ 6
Silence Alarm ......................................................... 6
Weather Forecast ..................................................... 6
Weather Forecast Icons ......................................... 6
Temperature .............................................................. 6
Maximum / Minimum Records ................................ 6
Select Measurement Unit ....................................... 6
Backlight ................................................................... 6
Reset System ............................................................ 6
Safety and Care ........................................................ 7
Warnings ................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 7
Specifications ........................................................... 7
About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 8
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 8
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
2. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature readings
3. MODE / LIGHT: Change settings / display; activate
backlight
4. LCD display
5. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
6. UP / DOWN: Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate radio-controlled clock
BACK VIEW
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2
3
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5
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1. Wall mount
2. Table stand
3. Battery compartment: Uses 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
4. RESET hole
5. °C / °F button
6. Ventilation holes
LCD DISPLAY
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2
3
4
1. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled
clock; alarm; calendar
2. Indoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum,
and current readings
3. Weather Forecast Area: Animated weather
forecast
4. Outdoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum,
and current readings; sensor channel number
Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
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2
3
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5
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1. Time Zone Hour Offset
2. Time / date / calendar
3. Channel number 1-5
4. RF clock reception
5. Backlight function is deactivated
(under low battery condition)
6. Alarm setting display
7. Alarm is activated
8. Low battery icon for main unit
9. Hourly chime icon
Indoor Temperature Area
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1
3
1. Indoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Indoor icon
3. MAX / MIN temperature
Outdoor Temperature Area
2
1
4
3
1. Outdoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Channel number (1-5) / reception status
3. Low battery icon for remote sensor
4. MAX / MIN temperature
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