Oregon RAR681 User Manual

Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer

with Digital Clock

Model: RAR681

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientiﬁc™ Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer with Digital Clock (RAR681). The main unit can support up to 3 sensors. To purchase additional sensors, please contact your local retailer.

NOTE Please 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.

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. Sensor low battery warning

2. Outdoor temperature trend icon

3. Hi / lo alarm is displayed

4. Ice warning is active

5. Channel number and sensor reception status

6. Maximum / minimum outdoor temperature reading

7. Outdoor temperature reading

8. Alarm is set

9. Alarm is displayed

10. 12-hour clock

11. Indoor temperature display icon

12. Indoor temperature trend icon

13. Main unit low battery warning

14. Maximum / minimum indoor temperature reading

15. Indoor temperature reading

16. Time, alarm and date

BACK VIEW

1. TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1

2. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal

3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display

4. MODE: Change settings / display

5. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm

6. Battery compartment

7. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum temperature

8. °C / °F: Select temperature unit °C / °F

9. RESET: Reset unit to default settings

REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)

1. LED status indicator: 1. Wall mount hole

Blinks red during data 2.

RESET hole

transmission 3.

CHANNEL switch

2. Ventilation duct 4. Battery compartment

GETTING STARTED

POWER

Insert batteries before ﬁrst use, matching the polarity (+ and -).

NOTE Install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press

RESET after each battery change. Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

shows when batteries are low.

UNIT LOCATION Main Indoor temperature area Remote Outdoor temperature area

REMOTE SENSOR

The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every 40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.

To set up the sensor:

1. Remove the screws from the battery door.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -).

3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different

channel for each sensor.

4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press

RESET

on the sensor.

5. Simultaneously press

CHANNEL and MEM on the main unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and main unit.

6. Close the battery door and secure the screws.

7. Place the sensor in the desired location using the table stand or wall mount.

For best results:

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Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and

moisture.

•

Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters (100

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.

The transmission range may vary depending on many factors. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results.

Standard Alkaline batteries contain signiﬁcant amounts of water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of below -40°C (-40°F).

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).

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The reception icon in the outdoor temperature area shows the status.

ICON DESCRIPTION

Main unit is searching

for the sensor(s)

A channel has been found

Sensor 1 is sending data

and - -.- The sensor cannot be found. (Outdoor Search for the sensor or

temperature area) check batteries

To search for a sensor:

Simultaneously, press and hold

MEM and CHANNEL

for 2 seconds.

NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.

CLOCK

To set the clock:

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.

2. Press

and to change the settings.

3. Press

MODE to conﬁrm.

4. The setting sequence is: 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / month format, month, date, and display language.

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

To switch the clock display:

Press MODE to toggle between:

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Clock with seconds

•

Clock with day

•

Calendar

ALARM

To set the alarm:

1. Press

ALARM to view the alarm. will show on

the display.

2. Press and hold

ALARM for 2 seconds.

3. Press

or to change the hour / minute settings.

4. Press ALARM to conﬁrm.

To activate or deactivate the alarm:

Press ALARM when in the alarm display. appears when the alarm is set.

To silence the alarm and reset it for the next day: Press ALARM.

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TEMPERATURE

To toggle the temperature unit: Press °C / °F.

To view outdoor sensor temperature readings:

Press CHANNEL.

•

shows which remote sensor ’s data you are

viewing.

•

is permanently displayed in the indoor

temperature area.

To auto-scan between sensors:

Press and hold

CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s

data is displayed for 3 seconds.

To end auto-scan: Press CHANNEL or MEM.

To toggle between current, minimum and maximum records for the selected sensor: Press MEM repeatedly.

To clear the records: Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.

TEMPERATURE TREND

Recent indoor / outdoor temperature trends are shown by the trend icon.

RISING STEADY FALLING

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2°C (37°F to 28°F),

ﬂashes to warn you that the

temperature is approaching freezing.

NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.

HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM

An alarm can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel 1 records above or below a temperature of your choice.

To set alarm ON / OFF:

1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO

2. Use

or to select high / low temperature alarm.

Press TEMP HI / LO to conﬁrm.

3. Press

or to set alarm ON / OFF and press

TEMP HI / LO

to conﬁrm.

4. If alarm has been activated, use

or to select

the temperature.

5. Press TEMP HI / LO to conﬁrm.

To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm:

Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature selected is recorded again.

RESET

Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:

•

Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid

over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.

•

Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive

materials.

•

Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,

dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted parts.

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Do not tamper with the unit ’s internal components.

Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.

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Only use fresh batteries as speciﬁed in the user’s

instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.

•

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

•

Remove batteries when storing the product for a

long time.

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Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in

this manual may differ from the actual display.

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The contents of this manual may not be reproduced

without the permission of the manufacturer.

NOTE The technical speciﬁcations for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE DESCRIPTION Main unit

Dimensions 86 x 79 x 53 (mm) (L x W x D) 3.4 x 3.1x 2.1 (in) Weight 80 g (2.82 lbs) without battery

Remote unit

Dimensions 92 x 60 x 20 mm (L x W x D)

(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in)

Weight 62 g (2.22 ounces) without battery

Temperature

unit – °C / °F

Indoor range -5

°C to 50 °C (23°F to 122°F)

Outdoor range -30

°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)

Resolution 0.1

°C (0.2°F)

Remote unit

RF frequency 433MHz Range Up to 30 meters

(100 ft) with no obstructions Transmission Approx. every 40 seconds Channel no. 1, 2 or 3

Clock

Clock display HH:MM Hour format 12hr AM/PM or 24hr Calendar DD/MM or MM/DD Weekday in 5 (E, G, F, I, S) languages Alarm 2-minutes

Power

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

NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientiﬁc.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientiﬁc products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and ﬁtness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact information for our Customer Care department in case you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked questions and customer downloads.

We hope you will ﬁnd all the information you need on our website, however if you’re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientiﬁc Customer Care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientiﬁc.com/service/

default.asp OR Call 1-800-853-8883.

For international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonscientiﬁc.com/about/international.asp

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 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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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.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV

technician for help.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The following information is not to be used as contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientiﬁc. com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.

Name: Oregon Scientiﬁc, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

declare that the product

Product No.: RAR681 Product Name: Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer with Digital 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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