Oregon Scientific Thermometer RAR232 User Manual

In-Out Thermometer with Cable Free  
Sensor and Clock  
Model: RAR232  
User Manual  
 
Reset .......................................................................... 7  
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 7  
Safety and care ......................................................... 8  
Specifications ........................................................... 8  
About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 9  
Note on compliance ................................................. 9  
IN-OUT THERMOMETER  
WITH CABLE FREE SENSOR AND CLOCK  
(MODEL: RAR232)  
USER'S MANUAL  
CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION  
Congratulations on you purchase of the Oregon Scientific™  
RAR232 Indoor and Outdoor Thermometer with 433MHz  
cable free sensor and calendar clock.  
Introduction ............................................................... 1  
Product overview...................................................... 2  
Main unit ................................................................. 2  
Remote unit ............................................................ 3  
Table stand and wall mounting ............................... 3  
Main unit ................................................................. 3  
Remote unit ............................................................ 3  
Getting started .......................................................... 4  
Batteries ................................................................. 4  
Kinetic wave display ............................................... 5  
Clock and calendar display modes ........................ 6  
Set time / date / language ........................................ 6  
Inside this box you will find:  
Main unit (RAR232)  
Remote thermo sensor unit (THR268)  
User guide  
Removable table stand  
Wall mount  
12 month warranty  
2 UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries  
2 UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries  
Set alarm ................................................................... 6  
Indoor and outdoor temperature ............................. 7  
Indoor temperature ................................................. 7  
outdoor temperature ............................................... 7  
Maximum and minimum temperatures ................... 7  
Clear memories ...................................................... 7  
Low battery warning ................................................. 7  
Product features include:  
Indoor and outdoor temperature display  
MIN / MAX temperature record  
Wireless sensor  
Five language calendar clock display  
Two minute crescendo alarm  
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1. Three-line display  
PRODUCT OVERVIEW  
Facilitateseasyreadingofremoteandindoorstemperatures  
and calendar clock.  
MAIN UNIT  
FRONT VIEW  
2. Down ( ) button  
BACK VIEW  
Decreases the value of a setting.  
3. Up ( ) button  
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3
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M
H
z
C
A
B
L
E
F
R
E
E
Increases the value of a setting.  
4. MODE/SET button  
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Toggles the display modes and confirms entry while setting  
the values for display.  
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5. Memory (MEM) button  
Recallsthemaximumorminimumtemperatureofmainand  
remote unit.  
6. Alarm (  
) button  
Displays the alarm time or sets the alarm status.  
7. Wall-mount recess hole  
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2
3
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For mounting the main unit on a wall.  
8. °C / °F button  
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MODE  
SET  
MEM  
Selects between degrees Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit  
(°F).  
9. RESET button  
Returns all settings to factory defaults.  
10. Battery compartment  
Accommodates2XUM-4AAAsize1.5Valkalinebatteries.  
11. Removable table stand  
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For standing the main unit on a flat surface.  
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REMOTE UNIT  
1. LED indicator  
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading.  
FRONT  
BACK  
2. RESET button  
3. °C / °F switch  
SelectsbetweendegreesCentigrade(°C)andFahrenheit (°F).  
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4. Battery compartment  
Accommodates 2 UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries.  
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5. Battery compartment cover  
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2. Ensure that the base of the stand fits into the 2 small holes  
at the bottom of the main unit.  
TABLE STAND AND WALL MOUNT  
3. To remove the stand from the battery cover, press your  
finger against the latch in the opening found at the bottom  
of the stand as shown in the diagram.  
The main and remote units can either be positioned on a flat  
surface or mounted on a wall.  
MAIN UNIT  
4. Pull the stand out in a downward motion to release.  
REMOTE UNIT  
(WALL MOUNT)  
(TABLE STAND)  
TABLE STAND  
1. Once the battery cover is on, attach the stand through the  
battery cover's rectangular slot.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Once batteries are in place for the remote unit, temperature  
readings will be transmitted at 39-second intervals. The  
main unit will search for signals for approximately 4 minutes  
after the batteries have been installed.  
BATTERIES  
1. Remove the remote unit battery compartment cover and  
insert batteries.  
3. Position the main unit close to the remote unit.  
4. Press RESET on the remote unit.  
5. Press RESET on the main unit to begin synchronization.  
2. Install the main unit batteries.  
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KINETIC WAVE DISPLAY  
reception of temperature readings will resume once the  
interference recedes.  
The kinetic wave display shows the signal reception status  
of the main unit. There are three possible outcomes:  
Searching for signal.  
Signal is secure.  
No signals.  
For best results:  
Place the unit away from electrical or mechanical objects.  
Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture.  
Donotplacetheremoteunitmorethan100feet(30meters)  
from the main unit.  
Upon successful reception:  
The top line will display outdoor temperature.  
The bottom line will display indoor temperature.  
Position the remote unit so that it faces the main unit.  
Minimizeobstructionssuchasdoors, walls, andfurniture.  
NOTE  
You may need to experiment with various locations to get  
the best reception.  
When the temperature falls below freezing, an  
alkaline battery in the outdoor unit may freeze, lowering the  
voltage supply and the effective range.  
NOTE  
Signals from other household devices, such as  
If no signals are received, blanks “  
the kinetic wave icon will show “  
simultaneously to force a 4 minute search. This will re-  
establish transmission and reception for the remote and  
main unit.  
” will be displayed and  
”. Press and  
doorbells, home security systems and entry controls, may  
interfere with this product’s signals and cause temporarily  
reception failure. This is normal and does not affect the  
general performance of the product. The transmission and  
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TIP: During setting, press and hold  
increase or decrease a value.  
or  
to rapidly .  
Repeat this step whenever you find that the temperature  
displayed on the remote sensor is not the same as the  
outdoor temperature display on the main unit.  
NOTE The date is displayed in DAY-MONTH format. For  
the display language, you can choose from English (E),  
German (D), French (F), Italian (I), or Spanish (S).  
CLOCK AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES  
The clock and calendar share the same section of the  
display. The calendar is displayed in a day-month format.  
PresstheMODEbuttontotogglebetweenclockandcalendar  
display modes.  
SET ALARM  
To set the alarm:  
1. Press  
once to display the alarm time. If the alarm  
is disarmed, the time will be displayed as  
.
2. Press and hold  
will blink.  
3. Enter the hour by pressing either or  
4. Press . The minute digits will blink.  
5. Enter the minutes by pressing either or  
for two seconds, The hour digits  
Clock mode  
Calendar mode  
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.
SET TIME / DATE / LANGUAGE  
6. Press  
to exit.  
Inthismodeyoucansetthetime,date,anddisplaylanguage.  
If there is a setting you do not wish to adjust, press MODE/  
SET to bypass it.  
The alarm  
is now armed.  
icon will be displayed indicating that the alarm  
1. Press and hold MODE/SET for two seconds in clock display  
mode. Press  
or  
to select 12 or 24 hour format.  
TIP:  
2. Press and hold MODE/SET to confirm.  
You can also arm or disarm an alarm by pressing the  
button. Press MODE/SET to return to clock mode.  
3. Repeat the same procedures to set the hour, minutes,  
year, month, day-of-month and display language.  
Press any key on the unit to stop the alarm.  
4. Press MODE/SET to exit. The display will return to the  
clock mode.  
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INDOOR AND OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE  
LOW BATTERY WARNING  
If no readings are received from the remote unit for more  
When it is time to replace the batteries, the respective low  
than 4 minutes, blanks, “  
” will be displayed until further  
battery indicator  
will appear on the indoor and outdoor  
readings have been successfully searched. Check that the  
remote unit is sound and secure. You can wait for a little  
temperature windows.  
while or press  
and  
simultaneously to force an  
immediate search.  
RESET  
INDOOR TEMPERATURE  
The indoor temperature is shown in the second line of the  
display.  
Use this button when the unit is operating in an unfavorable  
way or malfunctioning. Use a blunt stylus to hold down the  
button. All settings will return to their default values.  
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE  
The outdoor temperature is shown on the top line of the  
display.Thekineticwaveontheoutdoortemperaturedisplay  
shows if remote unit reception is connecting properly.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If the temperature exceeds the temperature range  
of the main or remote units “HHH” (above) or “LLL” (below)  
will display.  
NOTE  
Problem  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Remote unit,  
is displayed on  
the main unit  
LCD  
Check batteries  
Check location  
Cannot locate  
remote unit  
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES  
Themaximumandminimumindoorandoutdoor temperatures  
are automatically stored in memory. To display them:  
1. Press MEM to display the maximum temperature.  
2. Press MEM again to display the minimum temperature.  
The respective indicators, MAX or MIN, will be displayed.  
Calendar  
Change language  
Unusual date /  
month  
Temp  
Temperature is  
out-of-range  
Shows “LLL” or  
“HHH”  
CLEAR MEMORIES  
To clear the memory, press and hold MEM for two seconds.  
If you wish to set the current temperature as the min / max  
records, pres MEM again.  
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Dimension  
SAFETY AND CARE  
Main unit:  
113(L) x 54(W) x 62(T) mm  
96(L) x 50(W) x 28(T) mm  
This product is designed to give you years of service if  
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:  
Remote sensing unit:  
Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause  
electrical shock and damage the unit.  
Main unit (indoor temp)  
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or  
fluctuations in temperature or humidity.  
Operating range:  
23°F to 122°F (-5°C to  
+50°C23)  
0.2°F (0.1°C)  
Do not tamper with the internal components.  
Resolution:  
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different  
types.Donotuserechargeablebatterieswiththisproduct.  
Remote unit (outdoor temp)  
Operating range:  
-4°F TO 140°F (-20°C to  
+60°C)  
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long  
period of time.  
Resolution:  
0.2°F (0.1°C)  
Do not scratch the LCD display.  
RF transmission frequency: 433 MHz  
Donotmakeanychangesormodificationstothisproduct.  
Unauthorized changes may void your right to use the  
product.  
No. of remote unit:  
1
RF transmission range:  
100 feet (30 meters)  
The technical specifications for this product and the  
contents of the user guide are subject to change without  
notice.  
Temperature sensing cycle: Approx. 39 seconds  
Display:  
12/24 hour, hh:mm  
DD:mm  
Images not drawn to scale.  
Date format:  
Languages:  
Alarm:  
SPECIFICATIONS  
E, F, D, I, S  
Weight  
Main unit:  
68g (without battery)  
46g (without battery)  
2-minute crescendo  
Remote sensing unit:  
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Power  
Warning: Changesormodificationstothisunitnotexpressly  
approvedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoid  
the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
Main unit:  
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V  
batteries  
Remote sensor unit:  
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V  
batteries  
FCC :  
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.  
NOTE  
For best results, use lithium ion batteries in the  
remote sensing unit if the outdoor temperature falls below  
41°F (-5°C), other battery types will not function at such low  
temperatures.  
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
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:  
about other Oregon Scientific TM products such as digital  
cameras, projection clocks, health and fitness gear, and  
weather stations. The website also includes contact  
information for our customer service department, in case  
you need to reach us.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
NOTE ON COMPLIANCE  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operation  
issubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemay  
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must  
acceptanyinterferencereceived, includinginterferencethat  
may cause undesired operations.  
Consult the dealer of an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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Company Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.  
Address: 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062,  
USA  
Name and model number of the product: Remote  
Thermometer RAR232  
NOTE  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved  
by Oregon Scientific for compliance could void the warranty  
and your authority to use this equipment.  
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