Oregon PS L02A User Manual

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Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock
and Projection
(Model #:PS L02A)

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About this guide ........................................................ 2

Product overview .......................................................3

Getting started .......................................................... 8

Batteries .............................................................. 8

AC power adapter ...............................................8

Switch between modes ....................................... 9

Change settings .................................................. 9

Remote unit setup ...................................................... 9

Clock ...................................................................... 10

Alarm ...................................................................... 11

Calendar ................................................................. 12

Moon phase ............................................................ 12

Barometer ............................................................... 13

Weather forecast .....................................................14

Temperature & humidity ........................................... 14

Backlight ................................................................. 17

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Projector ................................................................. 18

Reset system ...........................................................19

Safety and care ....................................................... 20

Warnings .................................................................20

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 21

Specifications ..........................................................22

About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 25

FCC Statement ....................................................... 25

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck
with Oregon Scientific Full Weather Station with Radio
Controlled Clock and Projection (PS L02A). This
innovative time piece provides not only time keeping,
but also alarm clock, indoor and wireless outdoor
temperature, humidity monitoring, weather forecast, and
projection clock features into one convenient package.

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.

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In this box, you will find:

• Main unit

• Remote sensor

• Batteries

• AC/DC power adapter

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

TOP VIEW

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DESCRIPTIONS

1. Snooze/Light and Projection Button

2. Light sensor

3. Projection lens

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LCD DISPLAY

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DESCRIPTIONS

1. Low batteries icon

2. Clock

3. Barometer

4. Weather forecast

5. Moon phase

6. Calendar

7. Temperature and humidity

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8. Alarm

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BACK VIEW BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

1. Focus – focus projector

2. Select – switch modes / change settings

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3. Rotation – rotate projector

4. Up – increase setting / activate auto-synch

5. Down – decrease setting / deactivate auto-synch

6. Alarm –activate / deactivate alarm

7. Channel – switch remote unit

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BOTTOM VIEW

DESCRIPTIONS

1. Battery compartment

2. Light sensitivity knob

3. Reset button

4. Backlight switch

5. DC power input jack

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AC power adapter not shown.

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REMOTE UNIT

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DESCRIPTIONS

1. Temperature / Trend display

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2. Low battery icon

3. Humidity / Trend / Comfort Level display

4. °F / °C switches

5. Channel switches

6. Reset button

7. Battery compartment

8. Wall-mount hole

9. Battery compartment lid

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GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied
with this product. Replace them whenever the low
battery signal ( ) displays. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the bottom of the main unit, and
insert the batteries. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to
remove the remote unit compartment lid. Be sure to
match the correct polarity, as shown in the battery
compartment. Before you close the lid, press the
RESET button with the point of a blunt object (such as
a ball point pen).

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NOTE

Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you
set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable
batteries.

AC POWER ADAPTER

An AC power adapter is supplied for use with the main
unit. You must connect the power adapter if you wish
to use the continuous projection or backlight features.
The jack is located in the battery compartment.

NOTE

If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit
will automatically switch to battery power.

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SWITCH BETWEEN MODES

Press SELECT. The select mode will flash. The display
will stop flashing if no key is pressed within 5 seconds.

CHANGE SETTINGS

Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Then, press UP
or DOWN to change each setting. Press SELECT to
switch options.

REMOTE UNIT SET UP

Up to 3 remote units can be used with this product to
monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The
measurement unit (°F or °C) and channel number (1, 2,
or 3) switches are located in the battery compartment,
and should be set prior to installation.

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Additional remote units sold separately. If you
are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select a
different channel number for each unit.

INSTALLATION

Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess
holes on the back of the unit.

For best results:

• Before you insert the batteries, select the

measurement unit and channel number first.

• Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture.

• Do not place the remote unit more than

60 – 90 feet (20 – 30 meters) from the main
(indoor) unit.

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• Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor)
unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls,
and furniture.

RECEPTION

Reception takes 2 – 10 minutes to complete. Once
complete, the icon will stop blinking.

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

CLOCK

This product can automatically synchronize the date and
time with the US Atomic Clock. When the unit is within
932 miles (1500 km) of a RF signal, the reception icon
will blink.

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Strong signal Weak signal No signal

NOTE

For best results, place the unit away from metal
or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear
view to the sky.

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TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTO­SYNCHRONIZATION

In Clock mode, press DOWN for 2 seconds to disable
the auto-synchronization. The unit will not respond to
radio signals until you reactivate the synchronization.

To enable auto-reception, press UP for 2 seconds.

SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK

1. Press SELECT to switch to the Clock Mode.
The time will flash.

2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode.

3. Select the US time-zone (Pacific, Mountain,
Central or Eastern), 12/24-hour format, hour, and
minute. Press UP or DOWN to change the
setting. Press SELECT to confirm.

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ALARM

When activated, the Melody Alarm starts quietly, then
gradually becomes louder. It shuts off after two minutes.
The LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds.

SET ALARM

1. Press SELECT several times until the Alarm area
flashes.

2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode.

3. Select the hour, minute, melody (1-7) and
volume level (Lo or Hi). Press UP or DOWN to
change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.

4. Press SELECT again when you are finished.

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SNOOZE

Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button the top of the unit
to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The
alarm icon will blink while Snooze is activated.

TO TURN THE ALARM OFF OR ON

Press any button to stop the alarm.

1. Press SELECT several times until the calendar
area flashes.

2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the calendar setting mode.

3. Select the year, month, date, and language. Press

UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press
SELECT to confirm.

To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the
next day), press ALARM.

CALENDAR

SET DATE

Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before
you manually set the date. (→ pg.11)

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The language options are (E) English, (F)

French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

MOON PHASE

Press SELECT until the Calendar Area flashes. Then,
press UP or DOWN to change the date and view the
corresponding moon phase.

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BAROMETER

This product tracks barometric pressure changes
over the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast
(→ pg.14) and a trend line showing the direction of
barometric change. Barometric changes are measured
by the main (indoor) unit.

BAROMETRIC TREND

The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is
always displayed.

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Trend

Description Pressure change

1 hr 6 hr

Rising +3

Steady Steady

Failing -3

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Steady

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VIEW THE LAST 24 HOURS

Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area
flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to view the last
24 hours history.

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SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE

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

1. Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area
flashes.

2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds.

3. Select altitude: -100 meters to 2500 meters in
increments of 10 (-328 to 8202 feet in increments
of 32.81 feet) and the unit of measurement (mb/
hPa or inHg). Press UP or DOWN to change the
setting. Press SELECT to confirm.

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WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 19 - 31 mile (30 to 50 km) radius with
70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is
always displayed.

Clear

Partly

Cloudy

Cloudy

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

With the press of a button, you can check the current
indoor or outdoor temperature, humidity percentage,
comfort level, trend, and record measurements.

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Rainy

Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote
unit.

Temperature is give at the top; humidity is below.

VIEW MIN / MAX / CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

Press SELECT 3 times until the Temperature and
Humidity Areas flash. Press UP or DOWN to scan the
readings.

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SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL

While in the Temperature / Humidity Mode, press
CHANNEL to switch between CH 1, 2, or 3, or press
and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds to enter Auto scan
mode. If only 1 remote unit is in use, you will not be
able to change channels or Auto scan. If you select
“Auto”, the channel will change every 3 seconds. To
deactivate, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds
again.

CLEAR MIN / MAX MEASUREMENTS

While viewing Min/Max measurements, press and hold
UP or DOWN for 2 seconds until a beep sounds. This
clears the previous measurements from the memory.

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SENSOR SEARCHING

If there is no remote unit signal, the temperature and
humidity measurement will be blank. Check the remote
unit batteries, or press and hold UP and DOWN for
2 seconds to search for the remote unit(s).

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Searching No sensor Sensor found

NOTE

Signals from household electrical appliances
such as doorbells and home security systems can
cause temporary reception failures between the indoor
and outdoor units. This is normal and does not affect
the general performance of the product. Reception will
automatically resume once the interference ends.

COMFORT ZONE

The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are shown for
the following conditions.

Temperature

Zone

Temperature

Any

Relative Humidity

>70%

Wet

Any

<40%

Dry

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Comfort

68 - 77 °F

(20 - 25 °C)

40 – 70%

TRENDS

The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays.
Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity trends are
shown separately.

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SET UNIT

While in Temperature / Humidity Mode, press SELECT
for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to switch between
°F and °C. Press SELECT to confirm.

Trend

Temperature Relative Humidity

+0.9 °F +3%

Steady Steady

-0.9 °F -3%

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BACKLIGHT

Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for
5 seconds.

CONTINUOUS BACKLIGHT

The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this
feature (→ pg.8).

1. The BACKLIGHT switch is located in the battery
compartment. Move it to the “ON” position to
enable the continuous backlight.
Move it to the “OFF” position to disable.

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2. Move it to the “AUTO” position to enable
continuous backlight controlled by light intensity.
When activated, the backlight will be on
whenever the unit perceives that the room is dark.

3. The Light Sensitivity knob is located in the
battery compartment. Rotate to adjust.

4. When activated, the continuous backlight will be
half as bright as usual. To achieve full brightness,
press SNOOZE/LIGHT.

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PROJECTOR

This product has a built-in projector for viewing time
and alarm status at night.

NOTE

The maximum projection range is 2 meters

(6 feet). The image gets larger the farther you display it.

PROJECT TIME / ALARM STATUS

In a darkened room, press SNOOZE/LIGHT to display
the time and alarm status for 5 seconds.

FLIP IMAGE
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT again while the projector is on.

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ROTATE IMAGE

The ROTATION switch is located on the back of the
unit. Rotate to adjust.

FOCUS IMAGE

The FOCUS switch is located on the back of the unit.
Rotate to adjust.

CONTINUOUS PROJECTION

The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this
feature (→ pg.8).

Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds when
the projection is on. When activated, the time and alarm
atatus will project continuously

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Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds again
to deactivate.

RESET SYSTEM

The RESET buttons are located in the battery
compartments for the main and remote units. Press
these buttons with the tip of a blunt object (such as a
ball point pen) whenever you change the batteries, or
whenever performance is not behaving as expected
(e.g., unable to establish radio frequency link with
remote unit or automatic clock, etc.) This will return all
settings to default value, and you will lose all stored
information (minimum / maximum temperature and
humidity, etc.).

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SAFETY AND CARE

Clean the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild
detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a
location where the AC power adapter will be stepped
on.

WARNINGS

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

Do not make any unauthorized modifications to

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this product. Unauthorized modifications will void the
warranty.

• Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause

electrical shock and damage the unit.

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• Do not subject the main unit to extreme 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 content of this user manual are subject to
change without notice.

• Images not drawn to scale.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Symptom Remedy

Temp

Calendar

Backlight

Shows “LLL”
or “HHH”

Strange date /
month

No continuous
backlight

Temperature is out-of­range.

Change language
(→ pg.12)

Plug in AC power
adapter. Check the
BACKLIGHT switch.
(→ pg.8, 17)

Projector Plug in AC

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backlight or
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power
adapter
(→ pg.8, 17, 18)

Problem Symptom Remedy

Remote
unit

Cannot locate
remote unit

Cannot
change
channel

Clock

Cannot
auto­synchronize

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Check batteries
(→ pg.8)

Check location
(→ pg.9)

Check sensors.
Only one sensor is
working (→ pg.15 )

Make sure auto­synchronization is
enabled (→ pg. 11)

1. Remove batteries.

2. Press RESET. All
memory items will
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Problem Symptom Remedy

3. Replace batteries.

4. Place clock near
window / away
from electrical
devices, and wait
10 – 20 minutes.

If it still fails, you may
be too far from a
signal.

Cannot
change
clock

Baro

Strange
reading

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Disable auto­synchronization
(→ pg.11)

Set altitude / unit
(→ pg.14)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Main unit dimensions

L x W x H 7.1 x 1.77 x 7.3 inches

(181 x 45 x 185.3 mm)

Weight 2.02 lbs / 914 grams with battery

Remote unit dimensions

L x W x H 3 x 1.4 x 3.1 inches

(75 x 35 x 78.3mm)

Weight 0.3 lbs / 136 grams with battery

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Temperature

Unit °F or °C
Range Main unit: 23 ˚F to 122 ˚F

(-5 ˚C to 50 ˚C)
Remote Unit: -4 ˚F to 140 ˚F

(-20 ˚C to 60 ˚C )
Resolution 0.2° F (0.1 °C)
Comfort 68 °F to 77 °F (20 °C to 25 °C)

(see also, Relative humidity)
Memory Minimum / maximum
Trend +/- 0.9 ˚F (+/- 0.5 ˚C) change

Relative humidity

Range Main & Remote Unit: 25% to 95%
Resolution 1%
Comfort 40% to 70% (see also,

Temperature)

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Memory Minimum / maximum
Trend 3% change

Barometer

Unit mb/hPa or inHg
Range 500 to 1050mb

(14.77 to 31.01 inHg)
Resolution 1mb (0.03 inHg)
Altitude -328 to 8202 feet

(-100 to 2500 meters)
Display Rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy, sunny
Memory 24 hour
Trend 1mb change in 1 hour or 3mb

change in 6 hours

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Remote unit

RF frequency 433 MHz
Range 98 feet (30 meters) with no

obstructions
Transmission approximately every 40 seconds
Channel No. 1, 2, or 3
Unit °F or °C

Radio-controlled clock

Synchronization Auto or disabled
Clock display HH:MM:SS
Hour format 12hr AM/PM (default) or 24hr
Calendar DD/MMM; weekday selection in 5

languages (E, D, F, I, S)
Moon phase High, medium, and low tide
Alarm 7 melody; 2 minute crescendo
Snooze 8 minutes

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Projector

Display Current time / alarm status
Rotation 180° and image flip
Focusing Manual
Projection 5-second or continuous

Power

Main unit 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline

batteries (back-up)
AC/DC 6V power adapter
(for normal operation and continuous
backlight and projector)

Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline

batteries

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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about other Oregon ScientificTM products such as
digital cameras, projection clocks, health and fitness
gear, and weather stations. The website also includes
contact information for our customer service
department, in case you need to reach us.

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.

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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit 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.

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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.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The information below 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 Place,

Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA

Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

Fax No.: 1-503-684-8883

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declare that the product

Product No.: PS L02A
Product Name: Remote Thermo Hygro
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

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cause undesired operation.

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CAUTION

— The content of this manual is subject to change

without further notice.

— Due to printing limitation, 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.

© 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.

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