Oregon Scientific RMR383HGA User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScienticTM Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer with Indoor Humidity and SelfSetting Atomic clock (RMR383HGA). This clock is supplied with a remote sensor (THN132N) and can support up to 3 sensors in total (additional sensors sold separately).

NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specications and warnings you should know about.

CLOCK OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. SNOOZE

2. Temperature and Humidity Area

3. Clock / Alarm Area

4. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm

BACK VIEW

1. / : 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 / humidity

5. °C / °F: Select temperature unit

6. HEAT INDEX

7. TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO : Change settings

or enable / disable hi or lo temperature / humidity alarm

8. RESET: Reset unit to default settings

9. ZONE: Toggle US time zone

10. Battery compartment

LCD DISPLAY

Temperature and Humidity area:

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1. Heat Index icon

2. Hi / lo temperature alarm

3. Max / min temperature icon

4. Sensor reception icon

5. Comfort Zone

6. Battery low icon

7. Hi / lo humidity alarm

8. Max / min humidity icon

9. Ice warning is active

10. Temperature trend

11. Temperature

12. Heat Index warning

13. Humidity

14. Humidity trend

Clock / Alarm area:

1. Clock signal reception

2. AM / PM mode selected

3. Alarm mode

4. Alarm set

5. AM / PM mode selected

6. Alarm time

7. US time zone

8. Clock

9. Moon phase

REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)

1. LED indicator 1. Wall mount

2. Battery compartment

3. Battery door

4. Table stand

5. RESET

6. CHANNEL switch

GETTING STARTED

BATTERIES

Insert batteries before rst use, matching the polarity (+ and

-). Press RESET after each battery change.

indicates main unit batteries are low.

NOTE 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.

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 the sensor after each battery change.

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

4. Close the battery 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 m (100 ft) 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 signicant 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 thre shold for temp erature with an estimated freezing range of below -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 sensor reception icon in the temperature and humidity 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

and “- - . -“ The sensor cannot be found. (Temperature Search for the sensor or and Humidity 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

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 3219 km (2000 miles) of a signal.

NOTE Press ZONE to select the US time zone: Pacic (P),

Eastern (E), Central (C) or Mountain (M).

NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for rst 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

Clock signal reception indicator:

STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL 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 conrm.

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

Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer

with Indoor Humidity and

Self-Setting Atomic Clock

Model: RMR383HGA

USER MANUAL

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

To switch the clock display:

Press MODE to toggle between:

• Clock with day

• Clock with seconds

ALARM

To set the alarm:

1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.

2. Press / to set alarm time.

3. Press MODE/SNOOZE to conrm. indicates alarm is

ON.

To enable / disable the alarm:

1. Press ALARM to display alarm time.

2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF.

To silence the alarm:

• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes. OR

• Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off and

activate it again after 24 hours.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

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

To view outdoor sensors temperature readings: Press CHANNEL.

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 AND HUMIDITY TREND

The temperature and humidity trend icons are based on recent readings.

RISING STEADY FALLING

ICE WARNING

If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F

to 28°F), ashes 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 / HUMIDITY ALARM

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

To set alarm ON/OFF:

1. Press and hold TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO .

2. Use and to select high / low temperature / humidity

alarm. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to conrm.

3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to conrm.

4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select the temperature / humidity.

5. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to conrm.

To silence the alarm:

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

NOTE The THN132N sensor supplied does not support humid ity readings. To enable Hi / Lo Humidity alarm a thermo-hygro sensor must be purchased and set to channel

1. For further information on compatible sensors such as the

THGR268 thermo-hygro sensor please check with your local retailer or go to www2.oregonscientic.com.

HEAT INDEX

The heat index combines temperature and humidity data to describe the actual temperature felt. The THN132N sensor supplied does not support heat index display. A thermo-hygro sensor must be purchased to enable heat index display for channels 1-3.

WARNING HEAT INDEX MEANING

Extreme danger 54.5°C (130°F) Strong risk of or above dehydration / sun stroke

Danger 40.5 - 54°C Heat exhaustion (105 - 129°F) likely

Extremecaution 32.2 - 40°C Possibility of heat (90 - 104°F) dehydration

Caution 26.6-31.7°C Possibility of heat (80- 89°F) exhaustion

• To display the heat index, press HEAT INDEX.

• To togg le betw een current / maximum / minimum

readings, press HEAT INDEX, then press CHANNEL to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by MEM.

• To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat index

display, press and hold HEAT INDEX for 2 seconds. Press HEAT INDEX again to stop this feature.

NOTE If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, if the selected sensor does not support humidity measurement or if the channel is not working, the heat index will display NA .

COMFORT ZONE

The comfort zone assesses the climate based on current temperature and humidity measurements.

ICON TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY

Any > 70%

20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F) 40 - 70%

Any < 40%

MOON PHASE

• When calendar is set press or to view the moon phase for the next / previous day.

• Press and hold or to scan through the years (2001 to 2099).

New Moon

Waxing Crescent

First quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous

Last quarter

Waning Crescent

RESET

Press RESET to return to the default settings.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory se rv ice if yo u ha nd le it car ef ul ly. H er e a re a fe w precautions:

• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in malfunction, sho rter electronic life span, damag ed battery and distorted parts.

• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.

• Do not clea n the un it wit h abrasi ve or corrosiv e materials.

• 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 specifi ed in the user ’s instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.

• 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 specications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE DESCRIPTION MAIN UNIT

L x W x H 110 x 69 x 140 mm (4.3 x 2.7 x 5.5 in)

Weight 153 g (5.34 oz) without battery Temperature unit °C / °F Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F) Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F) Clock frequency WWVB-60 Synchronization Auto or disabled Signal frequency 433 MHz Clock Auto or manual (disabled) Humidity range 25% - 95% Humidity resolution 1%

MEM Min / Max relative humidity and temperature

Alarm duration 2 minutes Snooze 8 minutes Clock display HH:MM:SS

HH:MM:Day of Week Hour format 12 / 24 hour format Calendar MM / DD or DD / MM language

selectable: E, D, F, I and S Power 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries REMOTE UNIT L x W x H 96 x 50 x 22 mm

(3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in) Weight 62 g (2.22 oz) without battery Transmission range 30 m (100 ft) unobstructed Temperature range -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) Power 1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery

NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientic.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientic products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and tness 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 nd all the information you need on our website, however if you’re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientic Customer Care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientic.com/service/default.asp

OR Call 1-800-853-8883.

For international inquiries, please visit: www2.oregonscientic.com/about/international.asp

FCC STATEMENT

This dev ice comp lies with Par t 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 modications 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 protecti on again st harmf ul interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generate s, 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 guarante e 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 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.oregonscientic.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.

Name: Oregon Scientic, Inc. Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,

Oregon 97062 USA

Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

declare that the product

Product No.: RMR383HGA Product Name: Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer

with Indoor Humidity and Self-Setting

Atomic Clock Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,

Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,

ung 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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