Oregon Scientific Weather Radio BAR332ES BAR332ESA BAR332ESU User Manual |
Reset ................................................................................. 9
Specifications................................................................... 9
Precautions ...................................................................... 9
About Oregon Scientific................................................ 10
EU-Declaration of Conformity....................................... 10
FCC Statement ............................................................... 10
+ECO Solar Weather Clock
Model: BAR332ES / BAR332ESA /
BAR332ESU
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Earth Friendly................................................................... 2
Overview........................................................................... 2
Front View ...................................................................... 2
Top View ........................................................................ 3
Bottom View ................................................................... 3
Solar Panel..................................................................... 4
Remote Sensor .............................................................. 4
Getting Started................................................................. 4
Solar Panel..................................................................... 4
Backup Power ................................................................ 6
Remote Sensor................................................................. 6
Clock and Calendar ......................................................... 7
Clock Reception ............................................................. 7
Manually Set Clock......................................................... 7
Alarm................................................................................. 8
Temperature ..................................................................... 8
Weather forecast.............................................................. 8
Backlight........................................................................... 9
ꢀ
ꢀ. SNOOZE: Activate snooze alarm / backlight
5.
6.
7.
: Clock signal reception indicator
: Alarm time is displayed
: Daily alarm is On
2.
/
: Increase / decrease value of the setting;
activate / deactivate clock reception signal
3.
4.
: Change display; set clock
8. AM / PM
: Toggle between outdoor temperature channels
9. Rechargeable battery status LED indicator
(1-3); initiate auto-toggle
ꢀ0.
ꢀꢀ.
ꢀ2.
ꢀ3.
ꢀ4.
ꢀ5.
: Outdoor remote sensor battery low
: Main unit back-up batteries low / no battery
: AC adaptor connected
5.
6.
: View alarm status; set alarm
: Activate / deactivate alarm function
: Rechargeable battery is low / solar panel detached
: Rechargeable battery level indicator
: Time zone offset
BOTTOM viEW
1
2
3
ꢀ6. Calendar / Clock with weekday / seconds
TOP viEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
ꢀ. SEARCh: Initiate sensor search
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
3
SOlAR PANEl
REMOTE SENSOR
2
3
4
5
1
4
5
1 2 3
ꢀ. CHARGING: charging in process
ꢀ. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
2. FULL: batteries fully charged (when TEST is pressed)
3. Solar panel
3. Battery compartment
4. TEST establish if battery is full
5. Battery compartment
4. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
5. ChANNEl switch
GETTiNG STARTED
SOlAR PANEl
This product uses two AAA rechargeable batteries which
should be charged via the solar panel. For the batteries’
first charge, it is strongly advised to charge it for at least
ꢀ2 hours.
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To charge the battery:
TiP Press and hold TEST located at the back of the solar
panel. (Green) FULL LED indicates batteries have been fully
charged.
ꢀ. Detach solar panel by exerting downward pressure and
pulling at a 45° angle (approx.) away from main unit.
4. Align holes with protruding plastic. Push solar panel
towards main unit and snap into place.
5-6 hours of battery charging will normally provide power to
operate unit for 2 months.
When the rechargeable battery is nearly flat or when solar
panel has been detached, the (green) LED indicator on the
main unit and
will flash.
TiPS
•
For best results when charging the battery, place the
solar panel directly with view to sunlight.
•
Direct solar panel as follows:
Solar panel facing:
North
if you reside in the:
Southern Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
2. Insert
2
AAA rechargeable batteries in battery
compartment located at the back of the solar panel.
South
iMPORTANT Place ONLY NiMH type rechargeable
batteries in the solar panel battery compartment. Do not
charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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•
•
Do not scratch the solar panel’s surface or wipe it with
strong detergent.
Do not expose the solar panel to rain, snow or
moisture.
3. Expose the solar panel directly to sunlight for
approximately 5-6 hours to charge the battery. The
(red) CHARGING LED on solar panel will light up
indicating there is sunlight and unit is charging.
The duration of the rechargeable battery’s charging or
operating time is determined by either the intensity of
sunlight or the position of the solar panel towards the
sun.
•
Do not overcharge the batteries.
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2. Slide channel switch to select a channel (1, 2, 3).
BACkUP POWER
Ensure you use a different channel for each sensor.
1 piece AAA battery
3. Insert the battery, matching the polarities.
4. Press RESET after each battery change.
5. Close the battery compartment.
In the case when the rechargeable battery is flat or nearly
flat or when the solar panel has been detached, the AAA
battery can act as backup power supply for the main unit.
6. Press and hold SEARCh for 2 seconds to initiate a
sensor search.
ꢀ. Remove the battery compartment located at the base
of the unit.
NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below
freezing.
2. Insert the battery, matching the polarity.
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
Power adaptor (not included)
The remote sensor reception icon will show the following
status:
The adaptor powers the unit and can also be used for
charging the rechargeable battery. When connected to the
main unit,
will be displayed.
iCONS
MEANiNG
Main unit is searching
NOTE The main unit and adaptor should not be exposed to
wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases,
should be placed on the main unit and adaptor.
for sensor(s)
A sensor channel has
been found
REMOTE SENSOR
No sensor found
This product can work with up to 3 sensors at any one time
to capture temperature readings in various locations.
TiP Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any
location on the exterior of the home at a height of not more
than 1.5 m (5 ft) and which can shield it from direct sunlight
or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
To set up the remote sensor:
ꢀ. Slide open the battery compartment.
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BAR332ESU: UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932
miles) of Anthorn, England.
BAR332ESA: WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000
miles) of Fort Collins Colorado.
To enable / disable clock signal reception:
Press and hold
reception.
to enable or
to disable clock signal
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak,
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal
reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window,
press and hold
to force another signal search.
1.5 m (5 ft)
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SiGNAl
WEAk / NO SiGNAl
ClOCk AND CAlENDAR
MANUAlly SET ClOCk
ClOCk RECEPTiON
To set the clock manually, disable the clock signal reception
first.
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
ꢀ. Press and hold
.
2. Press
3. Press
/
to change the settings.
BAR332ES: EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles)
of Frankfurt, Germany.
to confirm.
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The settings order is: time zone, ꢀ2/24 hr format, hour,
minute, year, calendar mode (month – day / day – month),
month, day and language.
To activate / deactivate alarm:
Press
.
To silence the alarm:
BAR332ES / BAR332ESU: Time zone offset sets the clock
+/- 23 hours from the received clock signal time. If you have
deactivated the clock signal reception, do not set a value
for time zone.
•
Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes
OR
•
Press any key to turn the alarm off and activate it again
after 24 hours.
NOTE If you enter +ꢀ in the time offset setting, this will
give you your local time plus one hour. If you are in the US
(BAR332ESA) set the clock to:
To display alarm:
Press
PA for Pacific time
MO for Mountain time
.
CE for Central time
EA for Eastern time
TEMPERATURE
NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I), Spanish (S) and Russian (R).
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To select clock display:
Press
to toggle between clock with seconds, clock with
To toggle between each outdoor sensor’s readings:
weekday and calendar.
•
Press
repeatedly
OR
•
AlARM
Press and hold
for 2 seconds to initiate auto toggle
of outdoor channels.
To set the alarm:
ꢀ. Press and hold
to enter alarm setting.
to set hour / minute.
to confirm.
2. Press
3. Press
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WEAThER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next ꢀ2 to 24 hours of weather
forecast within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius.
indicates alarm is ON.
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Signal frequency
433 MHz
UM-4 (AAA) rechargeable
Sunny
2
x
batteries;
6V AC adaptor (not included)
1 x UM-4 (AAA) battery (for backup)
Power
Partially cloudy
Cloudy
REMOTE SENSOR (ThN132N)
96 x 50 x 22mm
(3.78 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
Rainy
L x W x H
Weight
62 g (2.22 ounces) without battery
30 m (98ft) unobstructed
Snowy
Transmission range
Temperature range
Power
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery
BACkliGhT
Press SNOOZE to activate backlight for 3 seconds.
PRECAUTiONS
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Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such
as newspapers, curtains etc.
Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over
it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
SPECiFiCATiONS
MAiN UNiT
Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials.
TyPE
DESCRiPTiON
Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. This
invalidates the warranty.
L x W x H
Weight
ꢀ58 x 87 x 55mm (6.2 x 3.4 x 2.2 in)
280 g (9.88 oz) without battery
Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
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Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual
display.
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment.
EU-DEClARATiON OF CONFORMiTy
Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon
Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer's care instructions for information.
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this +ECO
Solar Weather Clock (model: BAR332ES / BAR332ESU/
BAR332ESA) is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
ꢀ999/5/EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of
Conformity is available on request via our Oregon Scientific
Customer Service.
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The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
•
Please note that some units are equipped with
a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery
compartment before first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the
contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.
COUNTRiES RTTE APPROvED COMPliED
All EU countries, Switzerland Ch
and Norway
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NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all
countries. For more information, please contact your local
retailer.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part ꢀ5 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.
ABOUT OREGON SCiENTiFiC
about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in the US and
would like to contact our Customer Care department directly,
please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp
ꢀ0
WARNiNG Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
DEClARATiON OF CONFORMiTy
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please visit our website at www2.
oregonscientific.com/service for all enquiries.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part ꢀ5 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
We
Name:
Oregon Scientific, Inc.
ꢀ986ꢀ SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Address:
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:
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.:
BAR332ES / BAR332ESU /
BAR332ESA
Product Name:
Manufacturer:
Address:
+ECO Solar Weather Clock
IDT Technology Limited
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase ꢀ, 4ꢀ Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
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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.
is in conformity with Part ꢀ5 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.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
technician for help.
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