Oregon BAR888RA User Manual

Wireless Weather Forecaster

with Self-Setting Atomic Clock

Model: BAR888RA

User Manual

CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................. 2

Product Overview .................................................... 2

Front View .............................................................. 2

Back View .............................................................. 3

Remote Sensor (THN122N) ................................... 4

Getting Started ......................................................... 5

Batteries ................................................................. 5

Change Settings..................................................... 5

Table Stand or Wall Mount ..................................... 5

Remote Sensor (THN122N) ..................................... 6

Setup Sensor ......................................................... 6

Data Transmission.................................................. 7

Search for Sensor .................................................. 7

Clock ......................................................................... 7

Turn Atomic Clock ON / OFF ................................. 8

Set Clock................................................................ 8

Switch Clock Display .............................................. 8

Alarm ......................................................................... 8

View Alarm Settings ............................................... 8

Set Alarm ............................................................... 8

Activate Alarm ........................................................ 9

Silence Alarm ......................................................... 9

Barometer ................................................................. 9

Barometric Trend .................................................... 9

Set Unit and Altitude .............................................. 9

Weather Forecast ..................................................... 9

Temperature ........................................................... 10

Select Temperature Unit....................................... 10

Select Channel Number ....................................... 10

Minimum / Maximum Records.............................. 10

Moon Phase ............................................................ 10

Reset System ......................................................... 11

Safety and Care ...................................................... 11

Warnings ................................................................ 11

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 12

Specifications ........................................................ 12

Main Unit Dimensions .......................................... 12

Remote Sensor Dimensions ................................ 12

Temperature ......................................................... 12

Barometer ............................................................ 12

Remote Sensor (THN122N) ................................. 13

Clock .................................................................... 13

Power ................................................................... 13

About Oregon Scientific ........................................ 13

FCC Statement ....................................................... 14

Declaration of Conformity .................................... 15

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™

Wireless Weather For ecaster with Self-Setting Atomic
Clock

(BAR888RA). This device bundles precise time
keeping, weather forecast, barmetric trend with altitude
adjustment, and indoor and outdoor temperature
features into a single tool you can use from the
convenience of your home,
In this box, you will find:

• Main unit

• 2 remote

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.

sensors (THN122N)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

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1. Weather Forecast & Barometric Trend Area

2. Outdoor Temperature Area

3. Indoor Temperature Area

4. Clock / Alarm Area

5. MODE: change display / settings

6. ((•)): view alarm status; set alarm
: turn alarm off for 24 hours

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8. CHANNEL: switch remote sensor

9. MEMORY: view current, maximum and minimum

temperature readings

BACK VIEW

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1. °C / °F switch

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: increase setting; activate Atomic Clock

3.

: decrease setting; deactivate Atomic Clock

4. Battery compartment

5. Altitude pressure: change measurement unit (mb/
hPa or inHg) and value

6. RESET hole

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REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

1. LED status indicator

1. Wall mount hole

2. RESET hole

3. CHANNEL number (1-3)

4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will
need to purchase 4 X UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries
for the main unit, and 2 X UM-4
batteries for the remote sensor.

Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity
as shown in the battery compartment. F or best results,
install batteries in the remote sensor before the main
unit. Press RESET after each battery change.

NOTE It is recommended tha t you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.

NOTE

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

shows when batteries are low.

UNIT LOCATION

Main Indoor Temperature Area
Remote Outdoor Temperature Area

(AAA) 1.5V alkaline

TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT

The table stand is in the back of the product. See below
for how to assemble the table stand.

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To mount the product on a wall, put the stand inside
the back of the unit and then place it on a wall, as shown
below.

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CHANGE SETTINGS

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.

2. Press

3. Press MODE to confirm.

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REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

This product is shipped with two THN122N Thermometer
Sensors that collect temperature data. Data can be collected
from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold separately.

SETUP SENSOR

1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with
a small Phillips screwdriver.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and –)
as shown in the battery compartment.

SWITCH OPTION

Channel Channel 1-3. If you are using more than

3. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment.

4.

Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on
the sensor. Then, press and hold MEMORY and
CHANNEL on the main unit to initiate signal sending
between the sensor and the main unit. The reception
icon on the main unit will blink for approximately 3
minutes while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to
the “Data Transmission” section for more information.)

5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.

6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.

one sensor, select a dif ferent channel
for each sensor.

Installing the batteries:

For best results:

• Insert the batteries and select the channel before
you mount the sensor.

• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.

• Do not place the sensor more than 230 feet (70
meters) from the main (indoor) unit.

• P osition 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.

You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.

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DATA TRANSMISSION

Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows
the status.

ICON DESCRIPTION

Main unit is searching for
sensors.

At least 1 Channel has been
found.

Channel 1 is selected
(number will change
depending on the sensor
you select).

--- shows in Outdoor The selected sensor cannot
Temp Area be found. Search for the

sensor or check batteries.

SEARCH FOR SENSOR

To searc h for a sensor, press and hold MEMORY and
CHANNEL for 2 seconds.

NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the

batteries, obstructions, and remote unit loaction.

NOTE

Signals from household devices such as
doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security
systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is
normal and does not affect general product performance.
The reception will resume once the interference ends.

CLOCK

The main unit automatically synchronizes the current time
and date on the clock when it is brought within range of
the WWVB-60 atomic clock signal generated from Fort
Collins, Colorado. For more information, please visit:
www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq.stations/radioclocks.htm.
The signals are collected by the main unit when it is within

932 miles (1500 km) of a signal.

Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated
when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press
RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop
blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.

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STRONG SIGNAL

To force a manual search for Atomic Clock signals,
press and hold
check the batteries.

NOTE If the Atomic Clock signal is received and the
hour is incorrect, use the “timezone offset” feature to
adjust it to the appropriate timezone. Please see “Set
Clock” section for instructions.

WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL

for 2 seconds. If no signal is found,

2. Select the time zone, hour, minute, year , month, day,
and language. Press
Press MODE to confirm.

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

NOTE The time zone options are (PA) Pacific, (CE)
Central, (MO) Mountain, and (EA) Eastern.

or to change the setting.

SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY

Press MODE to to ggle between Clock with Seconds
and Clock with Weekday display.

TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON / OFF

Perform this step if you cannot receive Atomic Clock
signals. Press and hold
set the clock following the “Set Clock” instructions.

The signal icon indicates that the Atomic Clock
feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF.

for 2 seconds. Then, manually

SET CLOCK

Y ou only need to do this if you have disabled the Atomic
Clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or
cannot receive a signal).

1. Press and hold
Area will blink.

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MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock

ALARM

This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.

VIEW ALARM SETTINGS

Press ((•)). The alarm time status will show in the Clock
Area.

SET ALARM

1. Press ((•)) to switch to alarm display.

2. Press and hold ((•)) again for 2 seconds. The alarm
settings will blink.

3. Select the hour and minute. Press
change settings. Press ((•)) to confirm.

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ACTIVATE ALARM

Press to activate or deactivate the alarm. shows
in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated.

SILENCE ALARM

When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes. Press any key to turn it off
until the next day.

If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8
minutes.

BAROMETER

This product tracks barometric pressure changes ov er the
past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast and a trend
line showing the direction of barometric change. Barometric
changes are measured by the main (indoor) unit.

BAROMETRIC TREND

TREND DESCRIPTION

Rising

Steady

Falling

SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE

Y ou can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg)
and altitude. Doing this allows the product to take more
accurate barometric measurements.

1. Press PRESSURE to select the unit of
measurement: mb / hPa or inHg.

2. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds.

3. Select the altitude (-328 feet to 8203 feet in
increments of aproximately 33). Press
change the setting. Press PRESSURE to confirm.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a
with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast
is always displayed.

CLEAR

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19 to 31 miles (30 to 50 km) radius

PARTLY CLOUDY

CLOUDY RAINY

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TEMPERATURE

This product can display current, minimum, and
maximum temperature information collected by the
remote sensors and main (indoor) unit.

Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40
seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every
10 seconds.

SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT

Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The
switch is located in the battery compartment of the main
unit. The setting for the main unit overrides the remote
sensor setting.

SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER

Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-3.
The icon shows the selected sensor.

KINETIC­WAVE
ICON

Designated
Display

Indoor Remote Remote Remote

Display Display Display Display

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

T o auto-scan between sensors, press and hold CHANNEL
for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s data will be displayed for 3
seconds. T o end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY.

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS

Press MEMORY to toggle between current, maximum
(MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear the records,
press and hold MEMORY for 2 seconds. A beep will
sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared.

MOON PHASE

The Calendar must be set for this feature to work. Press

or to view the moon phase for the next or previous

day. Press and hold
the years (2001 to 2099).

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or to scan quickly through

New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
Waning Crescent

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RESET SYSTEM

The RESET button is located inside the main unit
battery compartment. Press RESET when you change
the batteries and whenever performance is not behaving
as expected (for example, unable to establish radio
frequency link with remote sensor or

NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.

atomic clock).

SAFETY AND CARE

Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol­free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or

placing it in a high-traffic location.

WARNINGS

This product is designed to give you y ears of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:

• Ne ver immerse the product in water. This can cause
electrical shock and damage the product.

• Do not subject the main unit to e xtreme force, shock,

or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.

• Do not tamper with the internal components.

• Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.

• Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.

• Do not scratch the LCD display.

Do not make any changes or modifications to this
product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to
use the product. The technical specification of this
product and contents of this user guide are subject to
change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Check here before contacting our customer service
department.

PROBLEM

Calendar Strange date / Change language

Clock Cannot adjust Disable Atomic Clock

Temp Shows “LLL” Temperature is out-of-

Remote Cannot locate Check batteries
sensor remote sensor

SYMPTOM REMEDY

month

clock
Cannot 1. Adjust batteries

autosynch 2. Press RESET

3. Manually activate
Atomic Clock feature

or “HHH” range

Check location

Cannot change Check sensors. Only one
channel sensor is working

Data does not Initiate a manual sensor
match main unit search

SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 5.5 x 2.5 x 6.2 inches

Weight 12.96 ounces (366 grams)

REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 3.6 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches

Weight 1.6 ounces (46 grams)

TEMPERATURE

Unit °F or °C
Indoor Range 23 °F to 122 °F

Outdoor Range -4 °F to 140 °F

Resolution 0.2 °F (0.1 °C)

BAROMETER

Unit mb/hPa or inHg
Range 700 to 1050 mb

Resolution 1 mb (0.03 inHg)

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(142 x 63 x 158 mm)

with battery

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92 x 60 x 23 mm)

without battery

(-5 °C to 50 °C)

(-20 °C to 60 °C)

(20.67 to 30.01 inHg)

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Altitude -328 to 8203 feet
Display Rainy, cloudy, partly

cloudy, sunny

REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

RF frequency 433MHz
Range 230 feet (70 meters)

Transmission
Channel No. 1 - 3

with no obstructions

Every 40 seconds

CLOCK

Atomic Clock Auto or manual (disabled)
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12hr AM / PM
Time zone PA (Pacific), MO

Calendar MM/DD; weekday in

Alarm Single alarm with

(Mountain), CE (Central)
or EA (Eastern)

5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)

2-minute crescendo

POWER

Main unit batteries 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline
Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital
cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning
products and games; projection clocks; health and
fitness 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.

We hope you will find all the information you need on
our website, howev er if you’re in the US and would like
to contact the Oregon Scientific 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/
default.asp

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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 receiv ed,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

WARNING Changes or modifica tions 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 separ ation 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.

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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 95th Ave., Tualatin,

Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
Fax No.: 1-503-684-3332

declare that the product

Product No.: BAR888RA
Product Name:
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,

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.

Oregon 97062 USA

Baro w / Remote Thermo

Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Wireless Weather Forecaster with

Self-Setting Atomic Clock

Model: BAR888RA

User Manual

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