Oregon RA201 User Manual

OUTBREAKER

USER’S MANUAL

MODEL: RA201

CONTENT

Tab le of figures..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Legends................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

SECTION 1: ATTENTION!................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Note on compliance................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Control buttons & icons........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Control buttons........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Icons........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Battery information.................................................................................................................................................................. 6

To replace the battery............................................................................................................................................................... 6

General operation..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Operating modes...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION 2:Calendar clock mode, zone time and unit of measurement............................................................................................... 8

How to set the calendar clock................................................................................................................................................... 8

How to set the zone time.......................................................................................................................................................... 9

How to set the unit of measurement......................................................................................................................................... 9

How to set the daily alarm........................................................................................................................................................ 9

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Chronometer............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

SECTION 3: Altimeter-Barometer mode............................................................................................................................................... 11

Information Shown in Altimeter................................................................................................................................................ 11

How to set the altitude.............................................................................................................................................................. 11

How to set the resolution of altitude......................................................................................................................................... 12

How to set the altitude alarm.................................................................................................................................................... 12

How to set the weather forecast icon......................................................................................................................................... 13

Sea level pressure display.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

How to set the sea level pressure............................................................................................................................................... 15

SECTION 4: Sailing timer mode.................................................................................................. .......................................................... 15

Information shown in sailing timer mode.................................................................................................................................. 15

sailing timer.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

TIMER 1 – Chronometer........................................................................................................................................................... 16

Recall LAP Memory for TIMER 1............................................................................................................................................ 17

Delete the LAP Memory for TIMER 1...................................................................................................................................... 17

TIMER 2 – 10 MIN Sailing timer / TIMER 3 – 6 MIN Sailing timer........................................................................................ 18

The Thermometer..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

The back light.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Key lock function..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Maintenance and disposal........................................................................................................................................................ 20

Trobuble shooting guide........................................................................................................................................................... 21

Technical specification.............................................................................................................................................................. 22

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Fig. 1 : toggle bewtween various mode............................................................................................................................................ 7

Fig. 2 : toggle information in calendar clock mode.......................................................................................................................... 8

Fig. 3 : set calendar clock................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Fig. 3a : set zone time....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Fig. 3b : set the unit of measurement................................................................................................................................................. 8

Fig. 3c : set daily alarm..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Fig. 3d : set the countdown timer....................................................................................................................................................... 10

Fig. 4 : toggle information in altimeter mode.................................................................................................................................. 11

Fig. 4a : set the altitude..................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Fig. 4b : set the resolution of altitude................................................................................................................................................ 12

Fig. 4c : set the altitude alarm........................................................................................................................................................... 13

Fig. 4d : set the weather forecast icon............................................................................................................................................... 14

Fig. 4e : call out the sea level history and bar graph.......................................................................................................................... 14

Fig. 4f : set the sea level pressure..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Fig. 5 : toggle information in sailing timer mode............................................................................................................................ 15

Fig. 5a : toggle timer 1, timer 2, timer 3........................................................................................................................................... 15

Fig. 5b : timer 1 operation................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Fig. 5c : recall the lap memory for timer 1....................................................................................................................................... 17

Fig. 5d : delete one memory group................................................................................................................................................... 18

Fig. 5e : delete all memory groups................................................................................................................................................... 18

Fig. 5f : timer 2 and timer 3 display mode....................................................................................................................................... 19

LEGENDS
BOLD – Press
BOLD – Press and hold for 2 seconds

[add – flashing
icon] – fast advance

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchasing the OUTBREAKER RA201.
Y our RA201 is a precision device for an active life style. RA201 is
equipped with Sailing Timer , Altimeter , Barometer , W eather forecast,
Thermometer, Chronometer, Calendar Clock and EL back light.

The RA201 the advanced Bar-compensation - technology. With this
advanced technology the RA201 is able to distinguish the pressure
change due to barometric change or altitude change. Using this
advanced Bar-compensation technology the performance of the
RA201 on the altitude reading and weather forecast will be much
more reliable.

SECTION 1 ATTENTION!

READ THIS USER’S MANUAL

THOROUGHLY.

• The RA201 is not meant to substitute professional measurement
devices for skydiving, hang gliding, paragliding, gyrocopter
riding, flying small aircrafts or industrial precision.

• This unit employs a semiconductor pressure sensor that could be
affected by the temperature change. While taking the altitude
measurement, ensure that the unit is not exposed to sudden
temperature changes.

• It is recommended to calibrate the altitude or sea level pressure
regularly to maintain the accuracy of the watch.

• The manufacturer and its suppliers hold no responsibility to any
party or any type of claim arising from the use of this product.

• The content of this manual is subject to change without further notice.

• The technical specifications of this product are subject to change
without further notice.

• Due to printing limitation, the displa ys shown in this manual
may differ from the actual display.

• The content of this manual should not be reproduced without the
permission of the manufacturer or their representative.

• If irr egularity exist, press and hold MODE, SELECT, LAP and
SET key simultaneously for 2 seconds to reset the watch.

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NOTE ON COMPLIANCE

Oregon Scientific OUTBREAKER conforms to the required EMC
Directive 89/336/EC and carries the respective CE marking.

CONTROL BUTTONS & ICONS

CONTROL BUTTONS

1. MODE

Toggle among clock, altimeter -barometer and sailing timer mode

2. LIGHT/

Turn on the backlight or hold to activate/release the key lock
function

3. SELECT/+

Select the information in various modes or increase a value while
setting

4. LAP/-

Mark a LAP for the chronometer in the sailing timer or decrease
a value while setting or turns the daily alarm on/off

5. ST/SP

Start or stop the chronometer.

6. FUNC/SET

Select the function in various modes

ICONS

A. Total time icon to indicate the total time running for the memor y

group in Timer 1

B. Daily alarm icon to indicate the on/off status of the daily alarm
C. LAP memory icon to indicate the LAP memory for TIMER 1

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D. Low battery icon to indicate the battery power is low (no display

if battery level is too low)
E. Weather icon to indicate the weather forecast
F. Key lock icon to indicate the lock/release status of the key lock
G. Status bar to indicate the mode of the watch
H. TIMER 1, TIMER 2 & TIMER 3 indicator to indicate which

timer is in use
I. Zone time icon

Hints:

a) A status bar shows on the display whether RA201 is in

altimeter-barometer or sailing timer mode.
b) Press and hold +/- for 2 seconds for fast increment or decrement

in setting the values.
c) In all setting modes, if left idle for 30 sec, the watch will

automatically switch back to the previous mode
When RA201 is worn on wrist, the temperature measured could be

affected by the body heat. To acquire an accurate temperature reading ,
remove the RA201 from wrist and wait for about 15 minutes before
taking the reading. The larger the temperature difference, the longer
the temperature settling time.

BATTERY INFORMATION

RA201 uses a CR2032 3V lithium battery. The maximum expected ba ttery
life is approximately 12 months. When the battery of RA201 is running
low, the low-battery indicator [
will be deactivated in order to save the battery power.

] will light up, the backlight function

Note:

• Heavy use of the EL backlight, altitude alarm and sailing timer
will reduce the battery service life significantly.

TO REPLACE THE BATTERY

Note:

It is recommended to have the battery replaced by your Oregon
Scientific dealer. Non-experienced user should take extreme care
in order to maintain water resistance.

1. Screw out the pin connecting the bracelets and watch using two
small screwdrivers.

2. Remove the four screws to open the rear metal plate of the watch.

3. Use a small tool to open the contact plate mount on the battery.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and dry.

4. Remove the old battery carefully. A void bending the contact plate.

5. Place the new battery inside the compartment with +ve side facing
up. Ensure the battery contact plate is mount back to the battery.

6. Close the rear metal plate of the watch and connect back the
bracelets and the watch. Ensure that the o-ring is in its position.

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• It is recommended to have the battery replaced by your Oregon
Scientific dealer.non-exper ienced user should take extreme care
in order to maintain water resistance .

GENERAL OPERATION

OPERATING MODES

RA201 has three operating modes for calendar clock,
altimeter-barometer and sailing timer. Press MODE to
toggle between these three operating modes.

Refer to Fig 1 to toggle among the operating modes.

MODE

2

3

0

2

R

C

C

R

2

0

3

2

MODE

MODE

CLOCK

MODE

2

3

0

2

R

C

ALTIMETER-

BAROMETER MODE

Fig.1

SAILING

TIMER MODE

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SECTION 2 CALENDAR CLOCK

MODE, ZONE TIME AND UNIT OF

MEASUREMENT

INFORMATION SHOWN IN CALENDAR

CLOCK MODE

Six information can be shown in calendar clock: date, seconds, zone
time, daily alarm, chronometer and temperature. Press SELECT to
access the information one by one. Refer to Fig 2 to toggle between
the information in calendar clock mode.

Date

SELECT

SELECT SELECT

Second Zone time

SELECT

HOW TO SET THE CALENDAR CLOCK

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds in either clock-date or
clock-second display to enter the calendar clock setting
mode.

2. Press SET to toggle the field in the calendar clock setting mode.
The order of field follows: 12/24hr format, hour, minute, year,
month, date, zone time and unit of measurement.

3. Press +/- to increase or decrease the values or change the setting.

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and toggle to next field and
then quit the setting mode.

Refer to Fig 3 to set the calendar clock.

12hr/24hr Set hour Set minute

+-+-+-

Set zone time

SET

Fig.3a

SET

Set day

Set month

SET

SET

+-+-+-+-

SETSETSET

SELECT SELECT

Temperature Chronometer Alarm

Fig.2

SET

Set unit

+ / -

SET

Fig.3b

Set year

Fig.3

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Notes:

a) 24hr format will follow with date-month for the calendar display;

12hr format will follow with am/pm display and month-date for
the calendar date display.

b) Press and hold +/- function is not av ailable for selecting the 12hr/

24hr format.

HOW T O SET THE ZONE TIME

Zone time can be set in the sequence of setting the calendar clock.

1. Press and hold the SET for two seconds in either clock-date or

clock-second display to enter the calendar clock setting mode.

2. Press SET to toggle to the zone time the setting mode.

3. Press +/- to tune forward or backward the zone hour.

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and toggle to next field and

then quit the setting mode.

Refer to Fig 3a to set the zone time.

Note:

a) Zone hour can be set within a range of +/- 23 hour.

HOW TO SET THE UNIT OF

MEASUREMENT

RA201 is equipped with two sets of unit of measurement: metric or
imperial. It can be set in the sequence of setting the calendar clock.

1. Press and hold the SET for two seconds in either clock-date or
clock-second display to enter the calendar clock setting mode.

2. Press SET to toggle to the unit of measurement setting mode.

3. Press +/- to select the unit of measurement.

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and quit the setting mode.

Refer to Fig 3b to set the unit of measurement.

Notes:

a) Metric unit set in
b) Press and hold +/- function is not available for selecting the unit

of measurement.

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C, m & hPa; Imperial unit set inOF, ft & inHg.

HOW TO SET THE DAILY ALARM

1. a) Press LAP/- to toggle the daily alarm on/off in clock-alarm
display.

b) Press and hold SET for two seconds in clock-alarm display to
enter the alarm time setting mode.

2. Press SET to toggle between the hour and minute setting.

3. Press +/- to increase or decrease the values.

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and toggle to next field and
then quit the setting mode.

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Refer to Fig 3c to set daily alarm.

Alarm on/off

­+-+-

SET

Set hour Set minute

SET

SET

2. Press and hold SET for two seconds to reset the stopwatch.
Use as a countdown timer:

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds to set the time for the

countdown timer in clock-chronometer display.

2. Press SET to toggle between the hour, minute and second setting.

3. Press +/- to increase or decrease the values.

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and toggle to next field and

then quit the setting mode.

5. Press ST/SP to start or stop the chronometer in clock-chronometer

display after setting.

6. Press and hold SET for two seconds to reset the timer.
Refer to Fig 3d to set the countdown timer.

Notes:

Fig.3c

a) The alarm will be activated automatically once the alarm time

has been altered.

b) The alarm will alert for 1 minute. Press any key to stop the alarm.

CHRONOMETER

It could be used as a stopwatch as well as a countdown timer.
Use as a stopwatch:

1. Press ST/SP to start or stop the stopwatch in clock-chronometer display .

SET

Set hour

SET

+-+-+-

SET

Set minute Set Second

SET

Fig.3d

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Notes:

a) This chronometer works independently with the chronometer in

sailing timer mode.
b) This chronometer can run simultaneously with the sailing timer .
c) If the chronometer is used as a timer, after reset it will go back to

set time in the timer mode. The chronometer could be used as a

stopwatch unless the time display shows 00:00:00.
d) After the countdown timer count to 00:00:00, it will start count

up as a stopwatch automatically.

Altitude alarm

SELECT SELECT

SELECTSELECT

Temperature

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SELECT

SECTION 3 ALTIMETER-

BAR OMETER MODE

RA201 is equipped with an intelligent barometer that determines
altitude by the built-in sensor with the advanced Bar-compensation
technology, the sensor can also distinguish the differences between
pressure caused by changes in physical altitudes or pressure caused
by weather conditions. This smart distinction eliminates
discrepancies and makes the altimeter reading more accurate than
most of the average devices available on the market.

INFORMATION SHOWN IN ALTIMETER

Five information can be shown in altimeter: clock, altimeter alarm,
temperature, local pressure, and sea level pressure. Press SELECT
to access the information one by one. Refer to Fig 4 to toggle between
the information in altimeter mode.

Sea level pressure

Local pressure

Fig.4

Note:

• T here is a bar graph at the bottom of the display showing the
altitude history. It will be updated eve ry minute.

HOW TO SET THE ALTITUDE

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds in altitude-clock display to
enter the altitude setting mode.

2. Press SET to toggle between the altitude and resolution setting.

3. Press +/- to increase or decrease the values.

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and toggle to next field and
then quit the setting mode.

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Refer to Fig 4a to set the altitude.

Set altitude

+-

SET

SET

Set resolution

SET

+ / -

Fig.4b

Fig.4a

Notes:

a) The correct local altitude could be found from a topographical

map.
b) Setting the altitude affects the sea level pressure displayed.
c) The altitude can be calibrated by setting the sea level pressure.

For details please refer to section HOW TO SET THE SEA

LEVEL PRESSURE.

HOW TO SET THE RESOLUTION OF

AL TITUDE

Resolution of altitude can be set in the sequence of setting the altitude.
Either 1m (3ft) or 3m (10ft) can be selected for the resolution. The
altitude will be updated according to the resolution selected.

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds in altitude-clock display to

enter the altitude setting mode.

2. Press SET to toggle to the resolution of altitude setting mode.

3. Press +/- to select the desired resolution (1m/3m or 3ft/10ft)

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and quit the setting mode.
Refer to Fig 4b to set the resolution of altitude.

Note:

• Press and hold +/- function is not available for select the resolution

of altitude.

HOW T O SET THE ALTITUDE ALARM

RA201 is equipped with an altitude alarm. Either ascending or
descending altitude alarm could be selected. the ascending altitude
alarm will be turned on whenever the set altitude is reached during
ascending from an ascending path. The descending alarm will be
turned on whenever the set altitude is reached during descending
from a descending path.

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds in altitude-altitude alarm

display to enter the altitude alarm setting mode.

2. Press +/- to select either ascending or descending altitude alarm.

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3. Press SET to confirm the setting and toggle to set the altitude.

4. Press +/- to set the altitude for the altitude alarm.

5. Press SET to confirm the setting and then quit the setting mode.

OR

1. Press LAP/- to turn the altitude alarm on/off.
Refer to Fig 4c to set the altitude alarm.

Set acsending/descending alarm

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HOW T O SET THE WEATHER FORECAST

ICON

Apart from determining the altitude, barometer also forecasts the
weather for the forthcoming 12 to 24 hours based on barometric
pressure changes. The effective range is 30 to 50 km. To have a
faster response of the weather forecast, it is suggested to set the
weather forecast icon to match the current weather.

The forecast will automatically be displayed in one of the four icons:

SET + / -

-

SET

Set altimeter alarm on/off

SET

+-

Set altitude

Fig.4c

Notes:

a) Press any key to stop the alarm sound, however, if the set value

is reached again, the alarm will be re-activated with respect to

the status.
b) Setting the altitude affects the sea level pressure displayed.

Indicator
displays
on the unit

Forecast Sunny Slightly cloudy Cloudy Rainy

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds in altitude-local pressure

display to enter the weather forecast icon setting mode.

2. Press +/- to select the desired weather forecast icon.

3. Press SET to confirm the setting and then quit the setting mode.

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Refer to Fig 4d to set the weather forecast icon.

Set weather forecast icon

+-

SET

SET

Fig.4d

Notes:

a) Since the weather forecast can be affected by oceanic or

continental weather phenomena, the forecast could be less

accurate. The manufacturer is not responsible for any

inconveniences caused by faulty weather forecast.
b) The weather forecast is meant for the next 12 to 24 hours. It may

not necessarily reflect the current situation.

SEA LEVEL PRESSURE DISPLAY

In the sea level pressure display there are two functions that can be
called out from the RA201: sea level pressure history memory and
bar graph of the history.

1. Press FUNC in altitude-sea level pressure display.

2. Press +/- to select the sea level pressure history memory to display.

3. Press FUNC to toggle to the sea level bar graph to display.

4. Press FUNC to go back to the altitude-sea lev el pressure display .

Refer to Fig 4e to call out the sea level history and bar graph
functions.

+-

Set sea level pressure

SET

SET

Fig.4f

FUNC

Sea level pressure history

FUNC

Sea level pressure bar graph

Fig.4e

Notes:

a) The history recalled can be selected from –1 hour to –24 hour.
b) If left idle for 30 seconds in these functions, the watch will resume

back to the altitude-sea level pressure display.

c) After changing the battery “--” will be shown as no data kept in

the sea level pressure history memory and bar graph will be clear
(see diagram below). The history and the bar graph will be updated
hourly after one hour.

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FUNC

No sea level pressure history No sea level pr essure bar graph

HOW TO SET THE SEA LEVEL PRESSURE

When you first use the RA201, please calibrate the sea level pressure.
Once the sea level pressure is calibrated, the altitude will
automatically calibrate to the reference altitude using the built-in
auto-calibration function.

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds in altitude-sea level pressure

display to enter the sea level pressure mode.

2. Press +/- to increase or decrease the values.

3. Press SET to confirm the setting and then quit the setting mode.
Refer to Fig 4f to set the sea level pressure.

Note:

• The current sea level pressure can be obtained from most of the

newspapers, local news and radio weather reports or through the

internet weather station.

• It is necessary to re-calibrate the sea level pressure and altitude

again once the product is placed in a pressurized cabinet such as

an airplane.

SECTION 4 SAILING TIMER MODE

INFORMATION SHOWN IN SAILING

TIMER MODE

Four information can be shown in sailing timer: local pressure, clock,
altitude and temperature. Press SELECT to access the information
one by one. Refer to Fig 5 to toggle between the information in
sailing timer mode.

Local pressure

SELECT

FUNC

Timer 3-6 min

sailing timer

SAILING TIMER

RA201 is equipped with three sailing timers: TIMER 1 –
chronometer with 99 laps memory; TIMER 2 – 10 minutes pre-set
timer; & TIMER 3 – 6 minutes pre-set timer.

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Clock

SELECT

SELECT

Timer 2-10 min

sailing timer

Fig.5

Altitude

FUNC

Timer 1 -Chronometer

Temperature

SELECT

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1. Press FUNC from any one of the display modes: sail-local

pressure, sail-clock, sail-altitude and sail-temperature to access

to the sailing timer.

2. Either TIMER 1 [

] or [ ], TIMER 2 [ ] and TIMER 3

[ ] can then be toggled to select by pressing FUNC. Refer to

Fig 5a to toggle between the three sailing timers.

Notes:

a) This chronometer works independently with the chronometer in

calendar clock mode.
b) This chronometer can run simultaneously with the chronometer

in calendar clock mode.
c) If the chronometer is used as a timer, after reset it will go back to

set time in the timer mode. The chronometer can be used as a

stopwatch only when the time shows 00:00:00
d) In the Sailing timer mode, only one of the timers, either TIMER

1, TIMER 2 or TIMER 3, can be run at a time.
e) Whenever re-entering the SAILING TIMER mode while the

watch in Sailing Timer mode is running it will automatically revert

to the last running timer.

TIMER 1 – Chronometer

Timer 1 can be used as a stopwatch with 99 laps memory function
as well as a countdown timer.

Use as a stopwatch:

1. Press ST/SP to start the stopwatch.

2. Press LAP to mark a lap memory.

3. Press ST/SP to stop the stopwatch.

4. Press and hold SET for two seconds to reset the stopwatch.
Use as a countdown timer:

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds to set the time for the

countdown timer.

2. Press SET to toggle between hour, minute and second setting.

3. Press +/- to increase or decrease the values.

4. Press SET to confirm the setting and toggle to next field.

5. Press ST/SP to start or stop the chronometer in clock-chronometer

display after setting.

6. Press and hold SET for two seconds to reset the timer.
Refer to Fig 5b for TIMER 1 operation.

Stopwatch

Set hour Set minute Set second

+-

SET

ST/SP

Countdown timer

+-+-

SET

SET

ST/SP

SET

SETSET

Fig.5b

Notes:

a) When countdown time reaches the last 5 minutes to last minute ,

short double beeping sound every minute.

b) At every 10 seconds during the last minute, there will be a short

double beeping sound.

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c) At every second during the last ten seconds, there will be a short

beeping sound.
d) At the completion of the countdown, there will be a long beeping

sound for indication.
e) After completion of the countdown it will automatically activate

the stopwatch.
f) The maximum countdown time and stopwatch range will be

99:59:59.
g) The set time will be resumed after the timer is stopped and reset.
h) There are a total of 99 memory groups for the stopwatch; to be

used between a maximum of 99 memory groups or a maximum

of 99 lap memories or a combination of both.
i) While the stopwatch is working, every press on ST/SP button it

will be counted as one memory group and automatically stored

in the memory.
j) Once the LAP memories are used up, the chronometer still work

but without LAP memory function.
k) At the bottom of the display a running icon shows the status.
l) The latest memory group will be named as “M 1”.

Recall LAP Memory for TIMER 1

1. Press SELECT in TIMER 1 mode after it is reset to 00:00:00 to

enter the LAP memory recall mode (recall can only be activated

when timer is not working).

2. Press +/- to toggle between memory groups. In the first display,

the date and time stamp will be shown for the starting time for

that corresponding memory group.

3. Press FUNC to recall the corresponding total (TTL) time.

4. Press +/- to scroll among the LAP memory.

5. Press FUNC to go back to TIMER 1.
Refer to Fig 5c to recall the LAP memory for TIMER 1.

Lap time for

memory group

+ / -

Note:

Date & time stamp Memory group's total time

+- +-

SELECT

FUNC

FUNC

Fig.5c

• If left idle for 30 sec, it will go back to TIMER 1.

Delete the LAP Memory for TIMER 1

The LAP memory group(s) can be deleted. It can either delete one
particular LAP memory group or delete all LAP memory groups.

Delete one LAP memory group

1. Press SELECT in TIMER 1 mode after it is reset to 00:00:00 to

enter the LAP memory recall mode.

2. Press +/- to select the particular memory group to be deleted.

3. Press and hold FUNC for 2 seconds in that particular group to

enter the LAP memory delete mode.

4. Press and hold FUNC for 2 seconds to confirm deletion of the
particular memory group. “donE” will be shown on the display
after the deletion.

5. Press FUNC twice to quit to TIMER 1.

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Notes:

a) If left idle for 30 sec, it will go back to TIMER 1.
b) To cancel the deletion of the LAP memory group, press FUNC

to go back to the LAP memory recall mode.

c) If no memory group records exists, “--” will be shown on the display .
Refer to Fig 5d to delete one LAP memory group for TIMER 1.

SET

2 sec

SELECT

SET SET

2 sec

Fig.5e

Fig.5d

Delete all LAP memory groups

1. Press SELECT in TIMER 1 mode after it is reset to 00:00:00 to

enter the LAP memory recall mode.

2. Press and hold FUNC for 2 seconds to enter the LAP memory

delete mode.

3. Press SELECT to select deleting all LAP memories.

4. Press and hold FUNC for 2 seconds to confirm the deletion of
all the LAP memories. “donE” followed by “--” will be shown
on the display after the deletion.

5. Press FUNC to quit to TIMER 1.
Refer to Fig 5e to delete all LAP memory groups for TIMER 1.

Notes:

a) If left idle for 30 sec, it will go back to TIMER 1.
b) T o cancel the deletion of the LAP memory gr oups, press FUNC

to go back to the LAP memory recall mode.

TIMER 2 – 10 MIN SAILING TIMER/TIMER 3 – 6 MIN
SAILING TIMER

RA201 has two pre-set sailing timers: TIMER 2: 10 min sailing
timer and TIMER 3: 6 min sailing timer . These sailing timers function
as a countdown timer but with countdown time f ixed at 10 minutes

FUNC

and 6 minutes and the timer minute can be increased or decreased
while the timer is running.

1. Press FUNC from any display mode: sail-local pressure, sail-clock,

sail-altitude and sail-temperature to access to the sailing timer.

2. Press FUNC toggle to TIMER 1, TIMER 2 or TIMER 3.

3. Press ST/SP to start or stop the timer once either TIMER 2 or

TIMER 3 is selected.

4. Press +/- to increase or decrease the full counting minute while

the timer is running.

5. Press SP to stop the timer.

6. Press and hold SET for 2 seconds to reset the TIMER to the

initial pre-set value.

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Refer to Fig 5f for TIMER 2 and TIMER 3 display mode.

SET

FUNC

ST/SP

Timer 3 - 6 min

sailing timer

ST/SP

SET

Timer 1 -Chronometer

FUNC FUNC

FUNC

Timer 2 - 10 min

+-+-

sailing timer

Fig.5f

Notes:

a) During count down the timer minute can be increased or decreased

to the full counting minute.

b) When reaching every full minute there will be a short double

beeping sound.

c) When countdown time reaches 5 minutes, there will be short

double beeping sound for 5 sec.

d) When countdown time reaches the last minute, there will be

continuous beeping with 1 second on and 1 second off cycle.

e) For the last 5 seconds of the countdown there will be a

continuously beeping sound.

f) At the completion of the countdown there will be a long beeping

sound for indication.

g) After completion of the countdown, it will automatically activa te

the stopwatch.

h) The maximum stopwatch range will be 99:59:59.
i) When the timer or stopwatch stops or after a reset, it will resume

to 10 minutes for timer 2 or 6 minutes for timer 3.

j) At the bottom of the display a running icon shows the status.

THE THERMOMETER

RA201 is equipped with a thermometer. Please refer to section
CALENDAR CLOCK MODE, ZONE TIME AND UNIT OF MEA­SUREMENT; INFORMATION SHOWN IN ALTIMETER; and
INFORMATION SHOWN IN SAILING TIMER MODE.

Notes:

• When RA201 is worn on wrist, the temperature measured could
be affected by the body heat. T o acquire an accurate temperature
reading, remove RA201 from the wrist and wait at least for 15
minutes before taking the reading.

THE BACK LIGHT

Press LIGHT to turn on the backlight for five seconds.
Notes:

a) When the backlight is ON, any key press will keep it ON for an

additional five seconds.

b) The backlight will not switch on when the battery level is too

low. This indicates a need to change the battery.

c) If [ ] appears, the backlight function will deactivate in order

to save the battery power.

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KEY LOCK FUNCTION

RA201 is equipped with a key lock function. This function protects
against any unintended key press . Only EL backlight can function
normally while key lock is activated.

Press and hold LIGHT/
key lock function.

Note:

a) After key lock function is activated, only LIGHT key can function

normally.

for two seconds to activate/release the

MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL

• T he watch is water resistant but it is not recommended to make
any watch setting while exposed to excessive water or under water .
Pressing the keys while in the water or during heavy rainstorms
may cause water to enter into the unit.

• B atteries can be harmful if not disposed properly. Protect the
environment by taking exhausted batteries to authorized disposal
stations.

• Do not clean the unit with alcohol containing detergents, abrasive
or corrosive materials. Abrasi ve cleaning agents may scratch the
plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.

• Do not expose the unit to excessive force, shock, dust and
temperature or humidity. Such treatment may result in
malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries, or
distorted parts.

• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. Doing so
will terminate the unit’s warranty and may cause damage. The
unit contains no user-serviceable parts.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE POSSIBLE

Different altitude was
found for same location
in different days.

The bar graph of the
altitude was kept at a
high level.

No bar graph was
observed within the
altitude mode.

The sea level pressure
or the altitude does not
reflect the actual value.

The bar graph of the
sea level pressure was

kept at a high level.

CAUSE

This is caused by the
pressure changes due to
the activities instead of
the actual sea level
pressure change.

The altitude exceeds the
upper limit of the display
range of the bar graph.

(1) Battery has been

changed.
(2) The watch has been reset.
(3) The altitude inferior to

the lower limit of the

display range of the bar

graph.

(1) The watch has been kept

in a pressurized

environment for a period

of time.

(2) This is caused by the

pressure changes due to

the activities instead of

the actual sea level

pressure change.

The sea level pressure
exceeds the upper limit
of the display range of
the bar graph.

REMEDY

Recalibrate the altitude
by setting the sea level
pressure.

The display range will
be readjusted for the
next update.

(1-2) Leave the watch for

one minute and the
altitude record will
start to update again.

(3) The display range will

be readjusted for the
next update.

Re-calibrate the sea
level pressure and
altitude .

The display range will be
readjusted for the next up-

date.

After changing the unit
of measurement, the
historical readings of
the sea level memories
were shown constant.

No memory records
and bar graph for the
sea level pressure.

Weather forecast icon
never changes.

LAP memory is not
functioning in TIMER

1.

Cannot start the Timer
in SAILING TIMER

mode.

Temperature shown is
higher than the actual
temperature.

No key function when
key pressed.

No back light when EL
back light key is
pressed.

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The watch displays
default values because
there were no updated

data captured.

(1) Battery has been

changed.

(2) The watch has been

reset.

(3) The sea level pressure

is inferior to the lower
limit of the display
range of the bar graph.

The barometer changes
were covered by the
activities changes.

(1) LAP memory is full.
(2) Memory group

record is full.

TIMER 1, TIMER 2 or
TIMER 3 is running.

The thermometer detected
the body heat instead of

the actual temperature.

Key lock function has
been activated.

Battery level is too low to
activate the backlight.

The sea level memories
will be resumed to the
memorized values once
the sea level pressure has

been updated.
(1-2) Leave the watch for

one hour till the sea
level pressure starts
to update again.

(3) The display range

will be readjusted for
the next updated.

Reset the weather forecast
icon to match with the
current weather in order
to speed up the responce.

Delete the memory
group(s) to release the
memory space for LAP
function.

Stop the running timer
and reset the TIMER.
Start the desired TIMER

accordingly.

Take the watch off the wrist
of leave it on open area for

15 minutes.

at least

Release the key lock
function.

Replace the old battery
with a new one.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

CALENDAR CLOCK
Time : 12hr with am/pm indication

Date : MM.DD or DD.MM
Year : 2001 – 2099 (auto-calendar)
Zone time : (+)23 – (-)23 hours
Chronometer : 99:59:59 (hr:min:sec)
Alarm : 1 minute daily alarm

THERMOMETER
Measuring range : -10.0...60.0
Resolution : 0.1
Accuracy : +/-1

ALTIMETER
Altitude display : 410...9,010m

Altitude setting : -400...9,000m

Resolution : 1m or 3m (3ft or 10ft)
Accuracy : +/-10m (+/-30ft)
Alarm : 1 altitude alarm

or 24hr

O

C (14.0...140 OF)

O

C (0.2 OF)

O

C (+/-2 OF)

(–1,345...29,553ft)

(–1,312...29,520ft)

BAROMETER
Local air pressure display : 299.0...1101.0 hPa

(8.83...32.51 inHg)
Local air pressure resolution : 0.1 hPa (0.01 inHg)
Sea level pressure display : 900...1100 hPa

(26.58...32.48 inHg)
Sea level pressure setting : 900...1100 hPa

(26.58...32.48 inHg)
Sea level pressure resolution : 1 hPa (0.03 inHg)
Accuracy : +/-3 hPa (+/-0.1 inHg)
Weather forecast indication : sunny , slightly cloudy ,

cloudy, and rainy

TIMER 1
Chronometer : 99:59:59 (hr:min:sec)
Memory : 99 memory groups and 99 LAP

memories sharing among the

99 memory groups

TIMER 2
Countdown timer : 00:10:00 (hr:min:sec)
Stopwatch : 99:59:59 (hr:min:sec)

TIMER 3
Countdown timer : 00:06:00 (hr:min:sec)
Stopwatch : 99:59:59 (hr:min:sec)

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POWER SOURCE
Watch : 1 X CR2032 3V lithium battery

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OTHERS
Operation temperature : -10...60
Storage temperature : -20...70.0

O

C (14...140 OF)

O

C (-4.0...158 OF)

Water resistance : not actuating keys to

50m (160ft)

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