User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC BAR988HG R5 OP

[. . . ] Slimline Weather Station Model: BAR988HG / BAR986HG User Manual BAR988HG English Cover R5 OP Black 1 8/20/04, 11:26 AM Slimline Weather Station Model: BAR988HG / BAR986HG User Manual CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] SWITCH Temp OPTION °C / °F · Do not place the sensor more than 70 metres (230 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. Close the battery compartment. BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 12 8/20/04, 11:25 AM NOTE The transmission range may vary and is subject to the receiving range of the main unit. You may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The reception icon shown in the Temperature / Humidity Area indicates the status. (The number shows which sensor is selected. ) --- shows in Temp / Humidity Area The selected sensor cannot be found. Search for the sensor or check batteries. SEARCH FOR SENSOR To search for a Thermo / Hygro sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the Temperature / Humidity Area. To search for the UV sensor, press SELECT to navigate to the UVI / Barometer Area. NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries. CLOCK AND CALENDAR This product tracks the time and date based on radiocontrolled signals from the RTGR328N remote sensor, or manual settings that you enter. 13 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 13 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK The time and date are automatically updated by radiocontrolled clock signals from official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England) unless you disable this feature. The signals are collected by the remote sensor (RTGR328N) whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal. Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET. The Pre-Alarm sounds only when the Daily Alarm is activated and the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to 2°C (35. 6°F) or below. 15 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 15 8/20/04, 11:25 AM EN EN SET PRE-ALARM The Pre-Alarm can be set to sound 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes before the Daily Alarm. It will sound whenever the recorded temperature from Channel 1 Sensor falls to 2°C (35. 6°F) or below. For example, if you set the alarm to 7:00 AM, and the Pre-Alarm to 45 minutes, the Pre-Alarm will sound at 6:15 AM provided the outdoor temperature at Channel 1 Sensor is 2°C or below. This is the amount of time the Pre-Alarm will sound BEFORE the Daily Alarm. Press ALARM / to confirm. ACTIVATE ALARM Navigate to the Clock Area, then press ALARM / to switch to Daily Alarm or Pre-Alarm view. When the alarm time is reached, the backlight will be on for 8 seconds and crescendo alarm will sound for 2 minutes. SNOOZE Press SNOOZE / LIGHT to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. [. . . ] NOTE If you select a sensor that collects only temperature data, the humidity will not be shown. MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS · Press MEMORY repeatedly to view current, maximum and minimum records for the selected sensor. 20 BAR988HG English R5 OP Black 20 8/20/04, 11:25 AM TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND The trend lines are shown next to the temperature and humidity readings. TREND TEMPERATURE RISING STEADY FALLING HEAT INDEX The Heat Index advises 4 levels of warning if the temperature is high. [. . . ]