Oregon RAR186 User Manual

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CONTENTS
Contents ................................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................. 2
About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 2
Product Overview .................................................... 3
Front View.............................................................. 3
Remote Sensor (THN122) ..................................... 5
Getting Started ......................................................... 6
Batteries ................................................................. 6
Change Settings .................................................... 6
Table Stand or Wall Mount ..................................... 6
Remote Sensor (THN122) ........................................ 6
Setup Sensor ......................................................... 7
Data Transmission .................................................8
Search for Sensor ..................................................8
Clock ......................................................................... 8
Set Clock ............................................................... 9
Switch Clock & Calendar Display .......................... 9
Alarm ......................................................................... 9
View Alarm Settings ............................................... 9
Set Dual Alarm ....................................................... 9
Activate Alarm ...................................................... 10
Temperature............................................................ 10
Select Temperature Unit ...................................... 10
Select Sensor Channel ........................................ 10
Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 11
Temperature Trend .............................................. 11
Reset System ......................................................... 11
Safety and Care ...................................................... 11
Warnings .................................................................12
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 12
Specifications ......................................................... 13
Main Unit Dimensions ..........................................13
Remote Sensor Dimensions ................................ 13
Temperature ......................................................... 13
Remote Sensor (THN122) ................................... 13
Clock ....................................................................13
Power ................................................................... 13
FCC Statement ....................................................... 14
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless Thermo Clock (RAR186). This device bundles precise time keeping, alarm, and temperature monitoring features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home.
In this box, you will find:
• Main unit
• Remote sensor (THN122)
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.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more about other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and fitness gear, and projection clocks. The website also includes contact information for our customer service department, in case you need to reach us.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
MODE
CHANNEL
MEM
TEMP
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1. Sensor Temperature Area: Readings, trend line, sensor reception status and channel number
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2. Indoor Temperature Area: Readings, and indoor symbol
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3. Clock Area: Time display with seconds or days of
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the week
4. Calendar / Alarm Area: Date display and dual alarm display
5. ((.)): Press to view dual alarm settings
6. CHANNEL: Press to switch remote sensor
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7. MEM: Press to view current or saved max / min temperature
8. MODE: Press to change display / settings
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1. Wall mount
2. °C / °F Switch
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3. Alarm (On / Off)
4. Press (up button) to increase or (down button) to decrease settings
5. Battery compartment
6. Catch to open battery compartment
7. Table stand
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122)
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GETTING STARTED
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1. LED Status indicator
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET
3. Channel number (1 - 3)
4. Battery compartment (Battery compartment cover not shown)
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BATTERIES
Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will need to purchase 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for the main unit, and 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for the remote sensor.
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment. For best results, install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows on LCD display when batteries are low.
NOTE
CHANGE SETTINGS
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting mode.
2. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT
Product can stand on detachable base or be mounted
on a wall with a nail.
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122)
This product is shipped with a THN122 Thermo Sensor
that collects Temperature data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold separately.
SETUP SENSOR
Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a
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small Phillips screwdriver.
1. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment.
2. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery compartment.
3. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on the sensor to initiate signal sending between the sensor and the main unit. The reception icon on
SWITCH OPTION Channel Channel 1 - 3. If you are using
the main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the Sensor Data Transmission section for more information.)
4. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand.
For best results:
• Insert the batteries and select the channel and
more than one sensor, select a different channel for each sensor.
temperature unit before you mount the sensor.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters (98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
• Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the sky, away from metallic or electronic objects.
• Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold winter months as below-freezing temperatures may affect battery performance and signal transmission.
You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 30 seconds.
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The reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows the status.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and
ICON
--- shows in Temp Areas
CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
If the sensor is still not found, check the
batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.
NOTE
Signals from household devices such as doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is
NOTE
normal and does not affect general product performance. The reception will resume once the interference ends.
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)
The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries.
CLOCK
This product shows the current time, time zone, and day
of week in English, German, Italian, or French.
Manually set the clock following the "Set Clock" instructions (below).
SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area will blink.
2. Select the hour, minute, date, month, language, day and time zone offset (-12 to +12). Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to confirm.
The Language settings are (E) English, (D)
German, (F) French, and (I) Italian
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SWITCH CLOCK & CALENDAR DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds, Clock with Weekday, Clock with Weekday and Zone Time, and Zone Time with Weekday and Zone Calendar.
ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm.
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VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
The Alarm Time and On / Off status will show in the Calendar / Alarm Area.
Press ((.)) again for the second alarm time and status.
SET DUAL ALARM
information:
• Current, minimum and maximum readings
• Trend line for remote sensor
Data is collected by the remote sensors and displayed every 30 seconds.
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1. Press ((.)).
2. Press and hold ((.)) again for 2 seconds. The Alarm settings will blink.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change settings. Press ((.)) to confirm.
To set second alarm perform step 1 twice,
then perform steps 2 and 3.
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ACTIVATE ALARM
Press ALARM ON / OFF to activate, deactivate and toggle between alarm settings. (Alarm symbol with #1 or #2) shows in Calendar / Alarm Area when alarm(s) are
activated.
TEMPERATURE
This product can display the following temperature
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The switch is located on the back of the product.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3. The icon shows the selected sensor.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records for the indoor reading and
Kineticwave Icon
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Designated Display
Remote
Display
Channel 1
Remote
Display
Channel 2
Remote
Display
Channel 3
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the selected sensor. To clear both the indoor thermometer and selected sensor records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared.
TEMPERATURE TREND
The trend line is shown next to the Temperature reading.
Rising SteadyTrend Falling
ICON
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET buttons are located in the battery compartments for the main unit and sensors. 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.
When you press RESET, all settings will return
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
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SAFETY AND CARE
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol-
free mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing it in a high-traffic location.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
Never immerse the product in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the product.
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 product and contents of this user guide are subject to
use the product. The technical specification of this change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Check here before contacting our customer service department.
L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm
Weight 2.22 ounces without battery
(3.6 x 2.4 x .79 inches)
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Problem Symptom Remedy Calendar
Clock
Temp
Remote sensor
Strange date / month
Cannot adjust clock
Shows "LLL" or "HHH"
Cannot locate remote sensor
Cannot change channel
Change language (
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Set Clock (
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Temperature is out-of­range
Check batteries ( 6)
Check location (
Check sensors. Only one sensor is working(
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SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 150 x 82 x 47 mm
Weight 7.90 ounces with battery
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
(5.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 inches)
TEMPERATURE
Unit °C or °F Indoor Range -5 °C to 50 °C
Outdoor Range -20 °C to 60 °C
Resolution 0.1 °C (0.2° F) Memory Min / Max
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122)
RF frequency 433 MHz Range 30 meters (98 feet)
Transmission every 30 seconds Channel No. 1 - 3 Unit °C or °F
CLOCK
Clock display HH:MM:SS Hour format 12hr AM/PM Time zone offset -12 to +12 hours
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(23 °F to 122 °F)
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
with no obstructions
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Calendar DD/MM; weekday in
Alarm 2-minute crescendo
POWER
Main unit batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
4 languages (E, F, D, I)
alkaline
alkaline
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.
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.
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.
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 the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
We
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www.oregonscientific.com, or on
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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
declare that the product
Product No.: RAR186 Product Name: Remote Thermo Clock Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Wireless Thermo Clock
Model : RAR186
User Manual
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