Oregon BAR898HGA USER MANUAL

LONG-RANGE WIRELESS WEATHER STATION

WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK

MODEL : BAR898HGA

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR898HGA LongRange Wireless Weather Station with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and RF Clock. This unit is an all-in-one weather forecasting device which has multiple weather-related functions. Also, with an internal antenna the reception range of this unit can be up to 328 feet (100 meters).

The BAR898HGA, a weather forecasting device, has several weather related functions. The main feature is that it takes and records temperatures and humidities in more than one location. Using a wireless remote thermo-hygro sensor, it can simultaneously monitor temperatures and humidities in three remote locations. The unit will show temperature and humidity trends as well as record maximum and minimum temperature and humidity readings. BAR898HGA is able to receive and display readings from up to 3 remote sensors.

As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a built-in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using kineticmovement graphic illustrations the unit displays atmospheric pressure trends and displays forecasts as sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy and snowy.

This unit also has a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock. It can automatically synchronize its current time and date when it is brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S. Atomic Clock.

Other features of BAR898HGA include LCD and key-panel backlight, rotatable display unit for multi-angle viewing and a Daily crescendo alarm with an eight-minute snooze function.

No wire installation is required between the main and remote units as this unit operates at 433 MHz.

However, please note that the Atomic Clock cannot be used outside the U.S.

FEATURES : MAIN UNIT

A. LCD DISPLAY

A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW

- Graphically illustrates the weather forecast

- Indicates trends in atmospheric pressure

- Indicates when main unit battery is low

A2. TEMPERATURE WINDOW

- Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote temperature

- Indicates the temperature trend

A3. HUMIDITY WINDOW

- Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote humidity

- Indicates the humidity trend

- Displays the Comfort Level

- Indicates when the battery of the remote sensor is low

A4. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE WINDOW

- Displays the current or historical (last 24 hours) barometric reading

A5. TIME / DATE / ALARM WINDOW

- Displays the current time, date (month/day), daily alarm function

- Radio Frequency (RF) status indicator [

B. CONTROL BUTTONS - FRONT PANEL

B1. [ MODE ] BUTTON

- Changes the display mode of the clock, and alters time/ date setting

B2. [

] BUTTON

- Displays the daily alarm time or changes the corresponding alarm time

]

B3. [ MEMORY ] BUTTON

- Displays minimum and maximum temperature and humidity readings, and erases memory data

B4. [ CHANNEL ] BUTTON

- Displays the temperature and humidity readings of the indoor or remote sensor

B5. [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON

- Activates the snooze function or turns on the backlight

B6. DETACHABLE TABLE - STAND

( [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] STAND - BUTTON)

- Acts as the [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] button when attached to the display unit

C. CONTROL BUTTONS - SIDE PANEL

C1 & C2. UP [ ] & DOWN [ ] BUTTONS

- Increases or decreases the value of a setting

D. CONTROL BUTTONS - BACK PANEL

D1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

- Accommodates four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size batteries

D2. [ HISTORY ] BUTTON

- Displays the barometric reading for the last 24 hours, or enters the altitude compensation setting

D3. [ mb / hPa - inHg ] SLIDE SWITCH

- Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit display

D4. [

°C / °F ] SLIDE SWITCH

- Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F) temperature unit display

D5. [ZONE] BUTTON

Press to select among the 4 U.S. time-zones: Pacific(P), Mountain(M), Central (C) or Eastern (E)

D6 & D7. ALT (

Increases or decreases the value in compensational altitude setting respectively

D8. [ RESET ] BUTTON

- Resets the unit by returning all setting to their default values

) or ALT ( ) BUTTON

FEATURES : REMOTE

THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR

a. Two-line LCD

Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored by the remote unit

b. LED indicator

Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading

°C/°F slide switch

Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)

d. Channel slide switch

Designates the remote unit Channel 1, Channel 2 or Channel 3

e. RESET

Returns all settings to default values

f. Battery compartment

Accommodates two (2) pieces of UM-3 or AA-size batteries

g. Battery door h. Wall-mount holder

Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting

i. Removable table stand

For standing the remote unit on a flat surface

BEFORE YOU BEGIN -

INSTALLING THE TABLE STAND

Before operation, plug the detachable table stand into the display unit as shown.

You can rotate the display unit freely by moving the unit around.

NOTES ON OPERATION

For best operation:

1. Insert batteries for the main unit first. Then proceed with inserting the batteries for the remote unit.

2. Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective range is up to 328 feet (100 meters).

3. Though the remote unit is weather resistant, it should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain or snow.

BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT

1. Gently open the battery compartment door as shown.

2. Insert four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size batteries in accordance with the polarities shown.

3. Close the battery compartment door.

BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION:

REMOTE UNIT

The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-3 or “AA” size batteries.

Follow these steps to install / replace batteries:

1. Remove the screws on the battery compartment.

2. Select the channel number on the CHANNEL slide switch.

3. Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch.

4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown therein.

5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.

Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the particular channel lights up on the main unit.

Note: Once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can only change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.

Standard Alkaline batteries contain signifcant amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of approximately 10°F (-12°C). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -40°F (-40°C). The Liquid Crystal Display in outdoor thermometers will remain operational to -20°F (-28°C) with adequate power.

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).

LCD AND KEY-PANEL BACKLIGHT

For easy viewing in the dark this unit is featured with backlight function on the LCD display as well as on the front key-panel.

The unit is designed such that you can conveniently use the backlight feature irrespective of whether the unit is wall-mounted or free standing on the table.

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