Oregon RMR382A User Manual

Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer

with Self-Setting Atomic Clock

Model: RMR382A

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientiﬁcTM Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer with Self-Setting Atomic Clock. 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 produc t. It contains practical step -by-step instructions, as well as technical speciﬁcations and warnings you should know about.

OVERVIEW FRONT VIEW

1. Channel number and sensor reception status

2. Sensor low battery warning

3. Maximum / minimum outdoor temperature reading

4. Indoor temperature display icon

5. Main unit low bat tery warning

6. Maximum / minimum indoor temperature reading

7. Alarm is set

8. 12-hour clock

9. Alarm is displayed

10. Radio-controlled clock reception icon

11. Hi / lo alarm is displayed

12. Outdoor temperature trend icon

13. Ice warning is active

14. Outdoor temperature reading

15. Indoor temperature trend ic on

16. Indoor temperature reading

17. US time zones

18. Time, alarm and date

19. ALARM : View alarm status; set alarm

BACK VIEW

/ : Increase / decrease setting; activate /

deactivate clock reception signal

2. MODE: Change settings / display

3. CHANNEL

: Switch remote sensor display

4. MEM

: View current, maximum and minimum

temperature

5. °C / °F

: Select temperature unit °C / °F

6. TEMP HI / LO

: Change settings or enable /

disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1

7. RESET

: Reset unit to default set tings

8. ZONE

: Toggle between the 4 US time zones

9. Battery compartment

REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)

1. LED indicator 1. Wall mount

2. Battery compartment

3. Battery door

4. Table stand

5. RESET hole

6. CHANNEL switch

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. Slide open the battery door.

2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Reset after each battery change.

3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor.

4. Close the batter y compartment.

5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand.

For best results:

• 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 ap proximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with an estimated freezing range of bel ow -30 °C (-22°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

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 and sensor signal is being received

The sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or 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

CLOCK RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its date and time automatically once it is within range of the WWVB-60 signal from the atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado. The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within 3218 km (2000 miles) of a signal.

NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for ﬁrst set up or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

RECEPTION SIGNAL

STRONG WEAK NO SIGNAL

To enable and force a signal search:

Press and hold for 2 seconds.

To disable the signal reception:

Press and hold for 2 seconds.

SET CLOCK

If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being received the clock does not need to be manually set.

To manually 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.

and “- -.-”(Outdoor

temperature area)

14 15

16 17

2 3

5 6 7 8

1 2 3

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NOTE Press ZONE to set the US time zone options: (P) Paciﬁc, (M) Mountain, (C) Central and (E) Eastern.

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:

• 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.

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.

TEMPER ATURE 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 st op if t he 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 and 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 exceeded again.

RESET

Press RESET to retur n the unit to the default settings.

PRECAUTIONS

Thi s pro duct is en ginee red to give you y ears 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Due to printing limitations, 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.

• Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal

waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

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 93 x 52 x 118 mm (L x W x D)

(3.7 x 2.0 x 4.6 inches)

Weight

133 g (4.7 ounces) without

battery Remote unit

Dimensions 96 x 50 x 22 mm (L x W x D) (3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 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 feet) with no obstructions Transmission Approx. every 40 seconds Channel no. 1, 2 or 3

Clock

Synchronization Auto or disabled 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-minute alarm

Power

Main unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries Remote unit 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V battery

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Co n nec t t he equ ipm ent in t o a n o ut l et 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 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.: RMR382A Product Name: Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer with Self-Setting Atomic 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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