Oregon RMR616HGA User Manual

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Wireless Thermo-Hygro Clock

Model : RMR616HGA

User Manual

CONTENTS

Contents ................................................................... 1

Introduction .............................................................. 2

About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 2

Product Overview .................................................... 3

Front View .............................................................. 3

Back View .............................................................. 4

Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ............................. 5

Getting Started ......................................................... 6

Batteries ................................................................. 6

AC Adapter (Main Unit) .......................................... 6

Change Settings .................................................... 6

Table Stand ............................................................6

Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ................................ 6

Setup Sensor ......................................................... 6

Data Transmission ................................................. 7

Search for Sensor ..................................................8

Clock ......................................................................... 8

Turn Atomic Clock ON/OFF ...................................9

Set Clock ............................................................... 9

Switch Clock Display ............................................. 9

Alarms ....................................................................... 9

View Alarm Settings ............................................... 9

Set Alarm ............................................................... 9

Activate Alarm ...................................................... 10

Silence Alarm ....................................................... 10

Temperature and Humidity .................................... 10

Select Temperature Unit ...................................... 10

Select Sensor Channel ........................................ 10

Minimum / Maximum Records ............................. 11

Reset System ......................................................... 11

Safety and Care ...................................................... 11

Warnings ................................................................. 11

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 12

Specifications .........................................................12

Main Unit Dimensions ..........................................12

Remote Sensor Dimensions ................................ 12

Temperature ......................................................... 13

Relative Humidity .................................................13

Remote Sensor (THGR122NX) ........................... 13

Clock ....................................................................13

Power ................................................................... 13

FCC Statement ....................................................... 13

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Thermo-Hygro Clock (RMR616HGA). This device
bundles precise time keeping, dual alarm, and
temperature and humidity 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 (THGR122NX)

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

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1. ALARM button: view alarm status; set alarm

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2. UP button: increase setting /activate radio­controlled clock /activate or deactivate alarm

3. DOWN button: decrease setting /deactivate radio­controlled clock /activate or deactivate alarm

4. MODE button: change display / settings

5. CHANNEL button: switch remote sensor

6. MEM button: view current,maximum and minimum

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temperature /humidity readings

7. Clock / Alarm Display: Date, time, dual alarm;
Atomic Clock reception status

8. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Press to activate backlight or
snooze.

9. Temperature and Humidity Display: Readings;
sensor channel number; remote unit reception and
battery status

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BACK VIEW

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1. RESET hole

2. °C / °F switch

3. Battery compartment

4. Table stand

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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)

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1. LCD display

2. LED Status indicator

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1. Wall mount hole

2. RESET

3. Channel number (1 - 3)

4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)

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GETTING STARTED

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.

NOTE

shows when batteries are low.

UNIT

Main Temperature Area when

Remote

LOCATION

the INDOOR
temperature is shown.

Temperature Area when
the OUTDOOR
temperature is shown.

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.

REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)

This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo/
Hygro Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity
data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors.
Additional sensors sold separately.

SETUP SENSOR

Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a
small Phillips screwdriver.

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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.

SWITCH

Channel

OPTION

Channel 1 - 3. If you are using
more than one sensor, select a
different channel for each sensor.

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
the main unit will blink for approximately 3 minutes
while it is searching for the sensor. (Refer to the
Search for Sensor 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 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.

To maximise Atomic Clock signal reception, the

NOTE

main unit table stand should be fully opened until it locks
into place.

DATA TRANSMISSION

Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Temperature and
Humidity Areas show the status.

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ICON

--- shows in Temp
/ Humidity Areas

SEARCH FOR SENSOR

To search for a sensor, 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.

NOTE

Signals from household devices such as
doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security
systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is
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 can track the date and time for up to
2 locations (Clock with Offset Hour). The US Atomic Clock
in Boulder, Colorado automatically updates this
information unless you disable the feature. The signals
are collected by the main unit when it is within 1500 km
(932 miles) of a signal.

Initial reception takes 2 - 10 minutes, and is initiated
when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press
RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop
blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.

To force a manual search for Atomic Clock signals, press
and hold UP for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check
the batteries.

If the Atomic Clock signal is received and the

NOTE

hour is incorrect, use the "hour offset" feature to adjust
it to to the right value. Please see "SET CLOCK" on
pg. 9 for instructions.

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TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON/OFF

Perform this step if you cannot receive Atomic Clock
signals. Press and hold DOWN for 2 seconds. Then,
manually set the clock following the "Set Clock"
instructions (below).

SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY

Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds,
Clock with Weekday and Calendar, and Clock with Offset
Hour display.

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The signal icon indicates that the Atomic Clock
feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF.

NOTE

To maximise Atomic Clock signal reception, the
main unit table stand should be fully opened until it locks
into place.

SET CLOCK

You only need to do this if you have disabled the Atomic
Clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot
receive a signal).

1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock

Area will blink.

2. Select the offset hour, 12 / 24 hour format, hour,

minute, year, month, day, and language. Press UP
or DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to
confirm.

NOTE

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

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ALARMS

This product has 2 alarms: a Single Alarm and a
Weekday Alarm. The Single Alarm can be set to go off
at a specific time for a one-time event (for example, if
you are napping on Saturday). The Weekday Alarm will
sound at the same time Monday - Friday (but not on
weekends).

VIEW ALARM SETTINGS

Press ALARM to display the Alarm settings you wish to
view: Weekday

SET ALARM

1. Press ALARM to display the type of Alarm you wish
to set: Weekday or Single.

2. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds. The Alarm
settings will blink.

3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
change settings. Press ALARM to confirm.

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or Single S .

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ACTIVATE ALARM

Press ALARM to switch to Weekday or Single Alarm
view. To activate or deactivate the alarm, press UP or

DOWN.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

This product can display current, minimum, and
maximum temperatures and humidity percentage
information collected by the remote sensors.

• Alarm deactivated: --:--

• Alarm activated: Alarm time is shown

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The bell icons

and S indicate the alarm display

mode selected.

SILENCE ALARM

When the Alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes. Press ALARM to silence it.
The Weekday Alarm will sound at the same time the
next day provided the next day is Monday - Friday. The
Single Alarm will not sound unless you manually activate
it again.

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Data is collected and displayed every 40 seconds.

SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT

Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location.
The switch is located in the battery compartment. The
setting for the main unit overrides the remote sensor
setting.

SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL

Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3.

The icon shows the selected sensor.

Kinetic­wave

SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT

Icon

Designat­ed
Display

Indoor

Display

Remote

Display

Channel 1

Remote

Display

Channel 2

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Remote

Display

Channel 3

To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be
displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press

CHANNEL or MEM.

NOTE

If you use a sensor that collects only

temperature data, humidity will not be shown.

NOTE

When you press RESET, all settings will return

to default value, and you will lose all stored information.

SAFETY AND CARE

Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and alcohol­free mild detergent. Avoid dropping the product or placing
it in a high-traffic location.

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MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS

Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)
and minimum (MIN) records for the selected sensor. To
clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.

A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.

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 or radio-controlled clock).

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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.

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Do not make any changes or modifications to this
product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to
use the product. The technical specification of this
product and contents of this user guide are subject to
change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check here before contacting our customer service
department.

Problem Symptom Remedy

Calendar

Clock

Temp Shows "LLL"

Strange date /
month

Cannot adjust
clock

Cannot auto­synch

or "HHH"

Change language
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Disable Atomic Clock

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1. Adjust batteries.

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2. Press RESET

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3. Manually activate
Atomic Clock feature
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Temperature is out-of­range

Problem Symptom Remedy

Remote
sensor

Cannot locate
remote
sensor

Cannot
change
channel

Data does
not match
main unit

Check batteries ( 6)

Check location (

Check sensors. Only
one sensor is working
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Initiate a manual sensor
search (

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SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 230 x 30.5 x 66 mm

Weight 248 grams (8.75 ounces)

REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS

L x W x H 92 x 60 x 20 mm

Weight 63 grams (2.22 ounces)

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(9.06 x 1.20 x 2.60 inches)

with batteries with battery

(3.6 x 2.4 x .79 inches)

without battery

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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)

RELATIVE HUMIDITY

Range 25% to 95%

Resolution 1%

REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)

RF frequency 433 MHz

Range 30 meters (98 feet)

Transmission every 40 seconds

Channel No. 1 - 3

CLOCK

Atomic Clock Auto or manual (disabled)

Clock display HH:MM:SS

Hour format 12hr AM/PM or 24hr

Time offset +/- 9 hours

Calendar MM/DD; weekday in

(23 °F to 122 °F)

(-4 °F to 140 °F)

with no obstructions

5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)

Alarm Weekday and Single

POWER

Main unit batteries 2 x UM-3 (AA)

Sensor batteries 2 x UM-4 (AAA)

Alarm; 2- minute
crescendo

1.5V alkaline

1.5V 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.

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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
www.oregonscientific.com, or on the warranty card
for this product) for all inquiries instead.

We

Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.

Address: 19861 SW 95

Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA

th

Place,

Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

Fax No.: 1-503-684-8883

declare that the product

Product No.: RMR616HGA

Product Name: Wireless Thermo-Hygro Clock

Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited

Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,

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

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cause undesired operation.

Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong

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