3.

CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122N) The transmission range may vary depending on many
4. HEAT INDEX: Display heat index factors. You may need to experiment with various locations
5. MODE: Change settings / display to get the best results.
6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
7. Battery compartment Standard Alkaline batteries contain significant amounts of
8. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures
temperature / humidity of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium
Wireless Weather Station with 9. PRESSURE: Select pressure unit; set altitude batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature
10. °C / °F: Select temperature unit with an estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F).
Temperature / Humidity Display and 11. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
Self - Setting Atomic Clock Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may
MODEL: BAR688HGA LCD DISPLAY 1. LED status indicator: 1. Wall mount hole temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor
Weather Forecast Area: Blinks red during data 2. RESET hole and the base station. If the unit's performance fails due to
USER MANUAL transmission 3. CHANNEL switch low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning
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2. LCD screen 4. Battery compartment as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature
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INTRODUCTION range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due
� � to low temperatures).
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM Wireless GETTING STARTED
Weather Station with Temperature / Humidity Display and
Self - Setting Atomic Clock (BAR688HGA). This clock � SETTING UP THE CLOCK SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
is supplied with a remote sensor (THGR122N) and can Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The
support up to 3 sensors in total (additional sensors sold and -). RESET after each battery change.
� � sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area shows
separately).
the status.
NOTE Please keep this manual handy as you use your new 1. Pressure trend ICON DESCRIPTION
product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as 2. Weather forecast Main unit is searching
well as technical specifications and warnings you should 3. Comfort zone for the sensor(s)
know about. 4. Pressure icon
5. Altitude icon A channel has been found
CLOCK OVERVIEW 6. Pressure / Altitude unit
7. UV index icon
FRONT VIEW Sensor 1 is sending data

Outdoor Temperature Area: and “- - . -“ The sensor cannot be found.

indicates main unit batteries are low. (Outdoor Search for the sensor or check
� � temperature area) batteries
� �
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We
recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product To search for a sensor:
�
� �� for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL for
� below freezing. 2 seconds.
�
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
� �� REMOTE SENSOR obstructions, and remote unit location.
1. Heat index icon The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every
2. Hi / lo temperature alarm 40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main
3. Sensor reception icon unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors. CLOCK
4. Sensor battery low CLOCK RECEPTION
5. Max / min icon To set up the sensor: This product is designed to synchronize its date and time
6. Temperature display 1. Remove the screws from the battery door. automatically once it is within range of the WWVB-60 signal
7. Ice warning is active 2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). from the atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.
8. Hi / lo humidity alarm
9. Temperature trend The sensor collects the radio signals whenever it is within
10. Humidity trend 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
11. Humidity display
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
Indoor Temperature Area:
to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
1. SNOOZE
2. Weather Forecast Area �
3. Outdoor Temperature Area RECEPTION SIGNAL
� �
4. Indoor Temperature Area Clock signal reception indicator:
5. Clock / Alarm Area
� 3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
� � for each sensor.
BACK VIEW 4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET on
1. Internal sensor icon the sensor.
2. Max / min icon 5. Simultaneously press CHANNEL and MEM on the main
3. Temperature display unit to initiate signal sending between the sensor and
main unit. To enable and force a signal search:
4. Temperature trend
6. Close the battery door and secure the screws Press and hold for 2 seconds.
5. Humidity trend
6. Humidity display 7. Place the sensor in the desired location using the table
stand or wall mount. To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Clock / Alarm Area:
flashes when it is disabled.
� �
� �
SET CLOCK
� To manually set the clock make sure the clock signal
�
� reception is disabled.

� 1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.

2. Select the US time zone (Pacific (P), Eastern (E),
1. Alarm set Central (C) and Mountain (M)), hour, minute, year,
2. AM / PM icon month, day and language. Press or to change the
For best results:
3. Clock signal reception setting.
• Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
4. Low battery icon 3. Press MODE to confirm.
• Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) from
5. Clock
the main (indoor) unit.
6. Alarm mode icon NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
• Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor)
7. Moon phase French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and
furniture.
1. TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO : Change settings or • Place the sensor in a location with a clear view to the Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds
enable / disable hi or lo temperature / humidity alarm sky, away from metallic or electronic objects. and clock with weekday display modes.
for channel 1 • Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold
2. / : Increase / decrease setting; activate / deactivate winter months as below-freezing temperatures may
clock reception signal affect battery performance and signal transmission.

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 ALARM To set alarm ON / OFF: • Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
1. Press and hold TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO . instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries. approved by the party responsible for compliance could
To set the alarm: 2. Use and to select high / low temperature / humidity • Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds. alarm. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. manual may differ from the actual display.
2. Press / to set hour / minute. 3. Press / to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP / • The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
3. Press ALARM or MODE to confirm. indicates alarm HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. without the permission of the manufacturer. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply
is ON. 4. If alarm has been activated, use and to select the with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
temperature / humidity. NOTE The technical specifications for this product and Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
To toggle alarms ON / OFF: provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
5. Press TEMP / HUMIDITY HI / LO to confirm. the contents of the user manual are subject to change
1. Press ALARM to display alarm time in a residential installation.
without notice.
2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF. To silence the hi / lo alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
To silence the alarm: resound if the hi / lo temperature selected is recorded SPECIFICATIONS frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
• Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes again. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
OR TYPE DESCRIPTION interference to radio communications. However, there
• Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off MAIN UNIT is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
and activate it again after 24 hours. HEAT INDEX LxWxH 117 x 80 x 171 mm particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
The heat index combines temperature and humidity data (4.78 x 3.27 x 6.98 in) interference to radio or television reception, which can be
to describe the actual temperature felt. determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
BAROMETER Weight 241 g (8.5 oz) without battery is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
Barometer readings from the past 24 hours are stored by WARNING HEAT INDEX MEANING Temperature unit °C / °F more of the following measures:
the main unit and used to provide weather forecast. Strong risk of Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F) • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Extreme 54.5°C / (130°F)
dehydration / sun Resolution 0.1°C (0.2°F)
danger or above • Increase the separation between the equipment
To select barometer measurement unit: stroke Clock frequency WWVB-60 (US)
Press PRESSURE to toggle between mb and inHg. 40.5 - 54°C Heat exhaustion and receiver.
Danger Synchronization Auto or disabled
(105 - 129°F) likely Signal frequency 433 MHz • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
Extreme 32.2 - 40°C Possibility of heat Clock Auto or manual (disabled) different from that to which the receiver is
SET ALTITUDE caution (90 - 104°F) dehydration
To ensure barometric readings are reliable set the altitude Humidity range 25% - 95% connected.
26.6 - 31.7°C Possibility of heat Humidity resolution 1%
to reflect distance from sea level at your position. Caution • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
(80 - 89°F) exhaustion MEM Min / Max relative humidity and
1. Press and hold PRESSURE for 2 seconds. technician for help.
2. Use and to set the altitude in 10 m (33 ft) increments temperature
from 100 m (328 ft) to 2500 m (8202 ft). • To display the heat index, press HEAT INDEX.
Alarm duration 2 minutes
3. Press PRESSURE to confirm. • To toggle between current / maximum / minimum DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
readings, press HEAT INDEX, then press CHANNEL Snooze 8 minutes
Clock display HH:MM:SS The following information is not to be used as contact for
to select channel 1-3 or indoor, followed by MEM.
HH:MM: Day of Week support or sales. Please call our customer service number
WEATHER FORECAST • To toggle between temperature / humidity and heat index
(listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com), or
display, press and hold HEAT INDEX for 2 seconds. Hour format 12 / 24 hour format
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries
Press HEAT INDEX again to stop this feature. Calendar MM / DD or DD / MM instead.
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric
language selectable:
pressure trend readings.
NOTE If the heat index is below 80°F / 26°C, or the desired E, D, F, I and S
ICON DESCRIPTION channel is not working, the heat index will display NA . Power 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries We
REMOTE UNIT Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Clear
LxWxH 92 x 60 x 20 mm Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
COMFORT ZONE (3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in)
Oregon 97062 USA
Partially Cloudy The comfort zone assesses the climate based on current Weight 62 g (2.22 ounces)
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
temperature and humidity measurements. Transmission range 30 m (100 ft) unobstructed
Cloudy ICON TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY Temperature Range -30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F) declare that the product
Any > 70% Power 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5 V batteries Product No.: BAR688HGA
Rainy Product Name: Wireless Weather Station with
20 - 25°C
40 - 70% NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries Temperature / Humidity Display
(68 - 77°F)
with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in and Self - Setting Atomic Clock
Any < 40% temperatures below freezing.
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
To toggle temperature unit:
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Slide °C / °F to the desired setting. The setting for the main
unit overrides the remote sensor setting. MOON PHASE Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more Hung Hom, Kowloon,
about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras;
• When calendar is set press or to view the moon Hong Kong
MP3 players; children’s electronic learning products and
phase for the next / previous day.
MAXIMUM / MINIMUM RECORDS games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather
• Press and hold or to scan through the years (2001
To view records: stations; and digital and conference phones. The website is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
to 2099).
1. Press CHANNEL to select a sensor. also includes contact information for our Customer Care is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device
2. Press MEM to toggle maximum / minimum and current New Moon department in case you need to reach us, as well as fre- may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must
settings for the sensor selected. Waxing Crescent quently asked questions and customer downloads. accept any interference received, including interference
First quarter that may cause undesired operation.
To clear maximum and minimum records press and hold We hope you will find all the information you need on our
Waxing Gibbous
MEM for 2 seconds. website, however if you’re in the US and would like to
Full Moon contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care department
Waning Gibbous directly, please visit:
ICE WARNING Last quarter www2.oregonscientific.com/service/default.asp
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F Waning Crescent
to 28°F), flashes to warn you that the temperature is OR
approaching freezing.
RESET Call 1-800-853-8883.
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the temperature
Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.
goes outside the ice-warning range. For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
PRECAUTIONS
TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are This product is engineered to give you years of
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a FCC STATEMENT
based on recent sensor readings.
few precautions: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RISING STEADY FALLING • Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged device must accept any interference received, including
battery and distorted parts. interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over
it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
HI / LO TEMPERATURE /HUMIDITY ALARMS • Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
materials. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
Temperature and humidity alerts can be set to sound
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. (2) This device must accept any interference received,
if sensor set to channel 1 records above or below a
Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and including interference that may cause undesired operation.
temperature/humidity of your choice.
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no © 2006 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.
user-serviceable parts. 086L004255-016

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