Oregon BAR386A User Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScienticTM Wireless
Wea th er Forecas te r wit h Temper at ure Display and
Self-Setting Atomic Clock (BAR386A). This clock is supplied
with a remote sensor (THN132N) and can support up to 3
sensors in total (additional sensors sold separately).
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 about.
CLOCK OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. SNOOZE
2. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
BACK VIEW
1: / : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate clock reception signal
2: MODE: Change settings / display
3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
4. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity
5. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
6. TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable
hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1
7. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
8. Battery compartment
LCD DISPLAY
1. Sensor battery low
2. Ice warning is active
3. Pressure trend
4. Weather forecast
5. Alarm set
6. AM / PM mode selected
7. Clock signal reception
8. Clock
9. Sensor reception icon
10. Hi / lo temperature alarm
11. Outdoor temperature trend
12. Outdoor temperature
13. Max / min icon
14. Main unit battery low
15. Indoor temperature trend
16. Indoor temperature
17. Max / min icon
18. Main unit sensor icon
19. Alarm mode
20. Moon phase
21. Day and month display
REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
Insert batteries before rst use, matching the polarity (+
and -). Press RESET after each battery change.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
indicates main unit batteries are low.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend
that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer
usage and lit hium batter ie s in temperat ur es below
freezing.
REMOTE SENSOR
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall
mount or table stand.
For best results:
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) from
the main (indoor) unit.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor)
unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and
furniture.
• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the
sky, away from metallic or electronic objects.
• Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold
winter months as below-freezing temperatures may
affect battery performance and signal transmission.
The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various locations
to get the best results.
Standard Alkaline batteries contain signicant amounts of
water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures
of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries
have a much lower threshold for temperature with an
estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F).
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may
temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor
and the base station. If the unit's performance fails due to
low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning
as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature
range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due
to low temperatures).
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status.
To search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for
2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every
40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main
unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
ICON DESCRIPTION
and “- - . -“
(Outdoor
temperature area)
The sensor cannot be found.
Search for the sensor or check
batteries
A channel has been found
and sensor signal is being
received
Main unit is searching
for the sensor(s)
1. LED indicator
To set up the sensor:
1. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Reset
the sensor after each battery change.
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel
for each sensor.
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1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. Battery door
4. Table stand
5. RESET
6. CHANNEL switch
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its date and time
automatically once it is within range of the WWVB-60
signal from the atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within
3219 km (2000 miles) of a signal.
Wireless Weather Forecaster with
Temperature Display and Self-Setting
Atomic Clock
Model: BAR386A
USER MANUAL
NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for rst set up
or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the reception
icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it can take up
to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
RECEPTION SIGNAL
Clock signal reception indicator:
SET CLOCK
If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being
received the clock does not need to be manually set.
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press or to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to conrm.
4. The settings order is: US time zone (Pacic (P), Eastern
(E), Central (C), and Mountain (M)), hour, minute, year,
month / day format, month, day and language.
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (D) German,
(F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds
and clock with weekday display modes.
ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
2. Press / to set hour / minute.
3. Press ALARM to conrm. indicates alarm is ON.
To enable / disable the alarm:
1. Press ALARM to display alarm time.
2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF.
To silence the alarm:
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
• Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off
and activate it again after 24 hours.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric
pressure trend readings.
ICON DESCRIPTION
Clear
Cloudy
Rainy
Partially Cloudy
To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To view outdoor sensors temperature readings:
Press CHANNEL.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s
data is displayed for 3 seconds.
To end auto-scan:
Press CHANNEL or MEM.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
TEMPERATURE
NOTE The maximum operating altit ude for weather
forecast is 2500m (8202 ft).
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HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM
An alert can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel 1
records above or below a temperature of your choice.
To set alarm ON / OFF:
1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO .
2. Use and to select high / low temperature alarm.
Press TEMP HI / LO to conrm.
3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP
HI / LO to conrm.
4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select the
temperature.
5. Press TEMP HI / LO to conrm.
To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will
resound if the hi / lo temperature is exceeded again.
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F
to 28°F), ashes to warn you that the temperature is
approaching freezing.
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the temperature
goes outside the ice-warning range.
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature and pressure trend icons are based on
recent sensor readings.
RISING STEADY FALLING
MOON PHASE
• When calendar is set press or to view the moon
phase for the next/previous day.
• Press and hold or to scan through the years
(2001 to 2099).
Waxing Crescent
New Moon
Waxing Gibbous
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
Waning Gibbous
Waning Crescent
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
PRECAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT
TYPE DESCRIPTION
130 x 55 x 112 mm
(5.1 x 2.1 x 4.4 in)
176 g (6.2 oz) without batteriesWeight
L x W x H
°C / °FTemperature unit
0.1°C (0.2°F)Resolution
-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)Temperature range
WWVB-60Clock frequency
Memory
Alarm duration
Snooze
Clock display
Hour format
Calendar
Power
L x W x H
Weight
Transmission range
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Signal frequency 433 MHz
Clock Auto or manual (disabled)
Humidity range 25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Min / Max relative humidity and
temperature
2 minutes
8 minutes
HH:MM:SS
HH:MM: Day of Week
12 / 24 hour format
MM / DD or DD / MM
language selectable:
E, F, D, I and S
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in)
62 g (2.22 oz)
without battery
30 m (100 ft) unobstructed
REMOTE UNIT
Temperature range
Power
-30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F)
1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in
temperatures below freezing.
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Th is pr odu ct is en gi n ee red to give you ye a rs 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.
• 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 corr osive
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.
• 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.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Oper ation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
in clu di n g int er fer enc e tha t may caus e und esi red
operation.
WARNING Changes or modif icati ons 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
fre qu ency energ y and, if not instal led and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarant ee 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.oregonscientic.com), or
on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries
instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientic, Inc.
Add res s: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tuala tin ,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: BAR386A
Product Name: Wireless Weather Forecaster
with Temperature Display and
Self - Setting Atomic Clock
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.
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