INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific“
Weather Station (BAR626 / BAR626U). This device
bundles precise time keeping, weather forecast, and
indoor and outdoor temperature monitoring features into
a single tool you can use from the convenience of your
home.
Weather Station
Model:BAR626 / BAR626U
User Manual
CONTENTS
In this box, you will find:
¥ Main unit
Contents ................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................. 2
Product Overview .................................................... 2
Front View .............................................................. 2
Back View ............................................................... 2
LCD Display ............................................................ 3
Remote Sensor (THN122N) ................................... 3
Getting Started ........................................................ 4
Batteries ................................................................. 4
Change Settings ..................................................... 4
Table Stand or Wall Mount ..................................... 4
Remote Sensor (THN122N) ..................................... 5
Setup Sensor .......................................................... 5
Data Transmission .................................................. 5
Search for Sensor ................................................... 5
Clock ......................................................................... 6
Turn Clock ON / OFF .............................................. 6
Set Clock / Calendar................................................ 6
Switch Clock Display .............................................. 6
Alarms .......................................................................6
View Alarm Settings ................................................ 6
Set Alarm ................................................................ 6
Activate Alarm ......................................................... 6
Silence Alarm.......................................................... 6
Weather Forecast .................................................... 7
Temperature ............................................................ 7
Select Temperature Unit ......................................... 7
Select Channel Number ......................................... 7
Minimum / Maximum Records ................................ 7
Moon Phase ............................................................. 7
Reset System ........................................................... 7
Safety and Care ....................................................... 7
Warnings .................................................................. 8
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 8
Specifications .......................................................... 8
Main Unit Dimensions ............................................ 8
Remote Sensor Dimensions .................................. 8
Temperature ........................................................... 8
Weather Forecast ................................................... 8
Remote Sensor (THN122N) ................................... 8
Clock ...................................................................... 9
Power ..................................................................... 9
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 9
EC-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 9
¥ Remote sensor (THN122N)
¥ Main unit batteries, 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
¥ Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
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.
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LCD DISPLAY
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
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1. LED status indicator
1. Weather display
2. Outdoor temperature
3. Channel icon with sensor signal
4. Low battery icon for sensor
5. Radio Frequency (RF) reception icon
6. Alarm activated
7. Alarm setting
8. Calendar
9. Indoor icon
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10. Indoor temperature
11. Low battery icon for main unit
12. Time
13. Day of the week / seconds
14. Moon phase
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3
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1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET hole
3. CHANNEL number (1-3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
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CHANGE SETTINGS
GETTING STARTED
To change, time, calendar and language settings:
BATTERIES
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter
Batteries are supplied with this product:
setting mode.
2. Press
or
to change settings. (To reach the
Main unit
Remote unit
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
setting you want quickly, press and hold
3. Press MODE to confirm.
or
.)
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+
and -) 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.
TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT
Use the stand on the back of the main unit / remote
sensor, or mount it on a wall with a nail.
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
Attaching the stand:
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
Installing the batteries:
Using the wall mount:
UNIT
LOCATION
Main
Indoor Temperature Area
Outdoor Temperature Area
Remote
Using the remote sensor stand or wall mount:
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¥ 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.
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
This product is shipped with a THN122N Thermometer
Sensor that collects Temperature data. Data can be
collected from up to 3 sensors. Additional sensors sold
separately.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
SETUP SENSOR
DATA TRANSMISSION
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with
a small Phillips screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -)
as shown in the battery compartment.
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Temperature Area shows
the status.
SWITCH OPTION
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Channel
Channel 1-3. If you are using more than
one sensor, select a different channel
for each sensor.
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
At least 1 Channel has been
found.
3. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment.
4. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the sensor. Then, press and hold MEM and
CHANNEL on the main unit 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 Data Transmission section
for more information.)
Channel 1 is selected
(number will change
depending on the sensor
you select).
--- shows in Outdoor
Temp Area
The selected sensor cannot
be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
5. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
6. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
Installing the batteries:
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and
CHANNEL (on the main unit) 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.
For best results:
¥ Insert the batteries and select the channel before
you mount the sensor.
¥ Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
¥ Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres (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.
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SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
CLOCK
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and
Clock with Weekday display.
The clock automatically synchronizes the current time
and date when it is brought within range of the radio
signal DCF77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for
Central Europe (model BAR626) or MSF60 generated
from Rugby, England (model BAR626U).
ALARMS
NOTE The signals are collected by the main unit when
it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.
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.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press
. The alarm time and alarm status will show
in the Clock Area.
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL
NO SIGNAL
SET ALARM
1. Press
2. Press and hold
settings will blink.
to switch to alarm display.
To force a manual search for clock signals, press and
hold for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check the
batteries.
again for 2 seconds. The alarm
3. Select the hour and minute. Press
or
to
change settings. Press
to confirm.
TURN CLOCK ON / OFF
ACTIVATE ALARM
Perform this step if you cannot receive clock signals.
Press and hold
the clock following the "Set Clock" instructions (below).
for 2 seconds. Then, manually set
Press
to activate or deactivate the alarm.
shows
in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is activated.
The signal icon indicates that the clock feature is
ON. No icon means that it is OFF.
SILENCE ALARM
When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes. To silence the alarm:
SET CLOCK / CALENDAR
¥ Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
You only need to do this if you have disabled the clock
feature (for example, if you are too far from or cannot
receive a signal).
OR
¥ Press any key except SNOOZE to mute the alarm
and activate it again after 24 hours.
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock Area
will blink.
2. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day, and day
If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after 8
minutes.
of the week language. Press
the setting.
or
to change
3. Press MODE to confirm.
The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D)
German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
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MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
WEATHER FORECAST
The MEM button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. Press MEM to toggle between current,
maximum (MAX) and minimum (MIN) records. To clear
the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds. A beep
will sound to confirm that the memory has been cleared.
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with 70 to 75
percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always
displayed.
SUNNY
PARTLY
CLOUDY
CLOUDY
RAINY
MOON PHASE
The Calendar must be set for this feature to work, see
"Set Clock" section.
¥ Press
or
to view the moon phase for the next
or previous day.
¥ Press and hold
years (2001 to 2099).
or
to scan quickly through the
TEMPERATURE
This product can display current, minimum, and
maximum temperature information collected by the re-
mote sensors and main (indoor) unit.
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Outdoor data is collected and displayed every 40
seconds. Indoor data is collected and displayed every
10 seconds.
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The
switch is located in the main unit battery compartment.
The setting for the main unit overrides the remote
sensor setting.
Waning Crescent
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER
RESET SYSTEM
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1-3.
The icon shows the selected sensor.
The RESET button is located in the main unit battery
compartment. 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 clock).
KINETIC-WAVE
ICON
Designated
Display
Indoor
Display
Remote
Display
Remote
Display
Remote
Display
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
SAFETY AND CARE
Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and
alcohol-free, mild detergent. Avoid dropping the
product or placing it in a high-traffic location.
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 For more information on the sensor see
"Remote Sensor THN122N" Section.
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WARNINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Oregon Scientific will not be
responsible for any deviations in the usage of the
device from those specified in the user instructions or
any unapproved alterations or repairs of the product.
Observe the following guidelines:
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
L x W x H
116 x 55 x 127 mm
(4.6 x 2.2 x 5 inches)
Weight
170 g (5.9 ounces without
battery
¥ 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.
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
L x W x H
92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches)
¥ Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.
¥ Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
Weight
63 grams (2.22 ounces)
without battery
¥ Do not scratch the LCD display.
NOTE The technical specification of this product and
contents of this user guide are subject to change
without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
TEMPERATURE
Unit
°C / °F
Indoor range
Outdoor range
Resolution
-5°C to 50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
TROUBLESHOOTING
-20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
PROBLEM SYMPTOM
REMEDY
0.1°C (0.2°F)
Calendar
Strange date /
month
Change language
(
6)
Clock
Cannot adjust
clock
Disable clock ( 6)
WEATHER FORECAST
Display
Rainy, cloudy, partly
cloudy, sunny
Cannot auto-
1. Adjust batteries
(
4)
synchronize the 2. Press RESET ( 7)
date and time 3. Manually activate
clock feature ( 6)
REMOTE SENSOR (THN122N)
Temp
Shows "LLL" or " Temperature is
RF frequency
Range
433 MHz
HHH"
out-of-range
30 metres (98 feet) with no
obstructions
Remote
sensor
Cannot locate
remote sensor
Check batteries (
Check location (
5)
5)
Transmission
Channel No.
Every 40 seconds
1-3
Cannot change
channel
Check sensors.
Only one sensor is
working ( 5)
Data does not
Initiate a manual
match main unit sensor search (
5)
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CLOCK
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
RF Clock
Auto or manual (disabled)
HH:MM:SS
This product contains the approved transmitter module
that complies with the essential requirements of Article
3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as
intended and the following standards have been applied:
Clock display
Hour format
12hr AM / PM
(Model BAR626U)
24hr (Model BAR626)
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive)
Calendar
Alarm
DD / MM; weekday in
5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)
Applied Standard
EN 60950: 2000
Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
Single alarm with
2-minute crescendo and
8-minute Snooze
Applied Standards
ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1): 2002-08
Efficient use of radio frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
POWER
Main unit batteries
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
Applied Standards
ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver1.1.1): 2000-09
Sensor batteries
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
Additional information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of
the Low Voltage Directive 73 / 23 / EC, the EMC
Directive 89 / 336 / EC and carries the CE marking
accordingly.
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