Oregon Scientific Weather Radio BAR386 User Manual

Wireless Weather Station with  
Temperature, Ice Alert and  
Radio-Controlled Clock  
Model: BAR386  
User Manual  
 
Temperature ...............................................................7  
Temperature and Pressure Trend ............................8  
Ice Warning ............................................................. 8  
HI / LO Temperature Alarm ..................................... 8  
Moon Phase ............................................................... 8  
Reset .......................................................................... 9  
Precautions ............................................................... 9  
Specifications ............................................................9  
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 10  
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 10  
Wireless Weather Station with  
Temperature, Ice Alert and Radio-  
Controlled Clock  
Model: BAR386  
USER MANUAL  
CONTENTS  
Introduction ............................................................... 2  
Clock Overview.......................................................... 2  
Front View ............................................................... 2  
Back View ............................................................... 2  
LCD Display ............................................................ 3  
Remote Sensor (THN132N) .................................... 4  
Getting Started .......................................................... 4  
Batteries .................................................................. 4  
Remote Sensor ..........................................................4  
Sensor Data Transmission ...................................... 6  
Clock .......................................................................... 6  
Clock Reception ...................................................... 6  
Reception Signal ..................................................... 6  
Set Clock.................................................................. 6  
Alarm........................................................................... 7  
Weather Forecast ...................................................... 7  
 
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BACK VIEW  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM Wireless  
Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and Radio-  
Controlled Clock (BAR386). This clock is supplied with  
a remote sensor (THN132N) and can support up to 3  
sensors in total (additional sensors sold separately).  
NOTE Please 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 about.  
CLOCK OVERVIEW  
FRONT VIEW  
1. SNOOZE  
2.  
: View alarm status; set alarm  
 
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1.  
/
: Increase / decrease setting; activate /  
1. Sensor battery low  
2. Ice warning is active  
3. Pressure trend  
deactivate clock reception signal  
2. MODE: Change settings / display  
3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display  
4. Weather forecast  
5. Alarm set  
4. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum  
temperature  
6. AM / PM mode selected  
7. Clock signal reception  
8. Clock  
5. °C / °F: Select temperature unit  
6. TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable  
hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1  
9. Sensor reception icon  
10. Hi / lo temperature alarm  
11. Outdoor temperature trend  
12. Outdoor temperature  
13. Max / min icon  
7. RESET: Reset unit to default settings  
8. Battery compartment  
9. EU / UK switch  
LCD DISPLAY  
14. Main unit battery low  
15. Indoor temperature trend  
16. Indoor temperature  
17. Max / min icon  
 
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18. Main unit sensor icon  
19. Alarm mode  
 
 
 
 
20. Moon phase  
21. Day and month display  
 
 
 
 
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)  
GETTING STARTED  
BATTERIES  
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+  
and -). Press RESET after each battery change.  
indicates main unit batteries are low.  
NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend  
that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer  
usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below  
freezing.  
1. LED indicator  
1. Wall mount  
2. Battery compartment  
3. Battery door  
4. Table stand  
5. RESET  
REMOTE SENSOR  
The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every  
40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main  
unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.  
6. CHANNEL switch  
To set up the sensor:  
1. Slide open the battery door.  
 
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2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Press  
RESET after each battery change.  
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different  
channel for each sensor.  
For best results:  
Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.  
Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) 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.  
The transmission range may vary depending on many  
factors. You may need to experiment with various locations  
to get the best results.  
4. Close the battery compartment.  
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the  
wall mount or table stand.  
StandardAlkaline batteries contain significant amounts of  
water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures  
of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium  
batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with  
an estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F).  
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors  
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may  
temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor  
and the base station. If the unit's performance fails due to  
low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning  
as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature  
range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due  
to low temperatures).  
 
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The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within  
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.  
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION  
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area  
shows the status.  
NOTE Slide the EU / UK switch to appropriate position for  
your location. Repeat each time you reset the unit.  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Main unit is searching  
for the sensor(s)  
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  
to 24 hours to get a valid signal.  
A channel has been found  
and sensor signal is being  
received  
and "- - . -"  
(Outdoor  
temperature area)  
The sensor cannot be found.  
Search for the sensor or check  
batteries  
RECEPTION SIGNAL  
Clock signal reception indicator:  
STRONG SIGNAL  
WEAK SIGNAL  
NO SIGNAL  
To search for a sensor:  
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL  
for 2 seconds.  
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,  
obstructions, and remote unit location.  
To enable and force a signal search:  
Press and hold for 2 seconds.  
CLOCK  
To disable the signal reception:  
Press and hold for 2 seconds.  
CLOCK RECEPTION  
This product is designed to synchronize its date and time  
automatically once it is within range of:  
SET CLOCK  
If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being  
received the clock does not need to be manually set.  
DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for Central  
Europe.  
MSF-60 generated from Anthorn, England.  
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.  
2. Press or to change the settings.  
 
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3. Press MODE to confirm.  
4. The settings order is: time zone offset, hour, minute,  
year, month, day and language.  
WEATHER FORECAST  
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather  
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric  
pressure trend readings.  
NOTE The time zone offset can be used to set the clock  
up to + / - 9 hours from the received clock signal time.  
If you have disabled the clock signal reception (i.e.  
manually setting the clock), do not set a value for time  
zone offset.  
ICON  
DESCRIPTION  
Clear  
Partially Cloudy  
Cloudy  
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (D) German,  
(F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.  
Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds  
and clock with weekday display modes.  
Rainy  
ALARM  
To set the alarm:  
1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.  
NOTE The maximum operating altitude for weather  
forecast is 2500 m (8202 ft).  
2. Press  
/
to set hour / minute.  
3. Press ALARM to confirm. indicates alarm is ON.  
TEMPERATURE  
To toggle alarms ON / OFF:  
1. Press ALARM to display alarm time.  
2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF.  
To toggle temperature unit:  
Press °C / °F.  
To view outdoor sensors temperature readings:  
To silence the alarm:  
Press CHANNEL.  
Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.  
OR  
Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off  
and activate it again after 24 hours.  
To auto-scan between sensors:  
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s  
data is displayed for 3 seconds.  
 
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To end auto-scan:  
To set alarm ON / OFF:  
Press CHANNEL or MEM.  
1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO  
.
2. Use  
Press TEMP HI / LO  
3. Press  
HI / LO  
and  
to select high / low temperature alarm.  
to confirm.  
to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP  
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum  
records for the selected sensor:  
Press MEM repeatedly.  
/
to confirm.  
4. If alarm has been activated, use  
the temperature.  
and  
to select  
To clear the records:  
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.  
5. Press TEMP HI / LO  
to confirm.  
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TREND  
The temperature and pressure trend icons are based on  
recent sensor readings.  
To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm:  
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will  
resound if the hi / lo temperature is exceeded again.  
RISING  
STEADY  
FALLING  
MOON PHASE  
When calendar is set press  
or  
to view the moon  
phase for the next/previous day.  
Press and hold or to scan through the years  
(2001 to 2099).  
ICE WARNING  
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F  
to 28°F), flashes to warn you that the temperature is  
approaching freezing.  
New Moon  
Waxing Crescent  
First Quarter  
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the  
temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.  
Waxing Gibbous  
Full Moon  
Waning Gibbous  
Last Quarter  
HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM  
An alert can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel 1  
records above or below a temperature of your choice.  
Waning Crescent  
 
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NOTE The technical specifications for this product and  
the contents of the user manual are subject to change  
without notice.  
RESET  
Press RESET to return the unit to the default  
settings.  
NOTE  
Features and accessories will not be available in  
all countries. For more information, please contact your  
local retailer.  
PRECAUTIONS  
This product is engineered to give you years of  
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a  
few precautions:  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,  
dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in  
malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged  
battery and distorted parts.  
Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over  
it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.  
Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive  
materials.  
Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.  
Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and  
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no  
user-serviceable parts.  
TYPE  
DESCRIPTION  
MAIN UNIT  
L x W x H  
130 x 55 x 112 mm  
(5.1 x 2.1 x 4.4 in)  
Weight  
176 g (6.2 oz) without batteries  
°C / °F  
Temperature unit  
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)  
Resolution  
Clock frequency  
Synchronization  
0.1°C (0.2°F)  
DCF-77 (EU) / MSF-60 (UK)  
Auto or disabled  
Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s  
instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.  
Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this  
manual may differ from the actual display.  
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced  
without the permission of the manufacturer.  
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal  
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special  
treatment is necessary.  
Signal frequency  
433 MHz  
Clock  
Memory  
Alarm duration  
Snooze  
Clock display  
Auto or manual (disabled)  
Min / Max relative temperature  
2 minutes  
8 minutes  
HH:MM:SS  
HH:MM: Day of Week  
Hour format  
12 / 24 hour format  
 
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Calendar  
Power  
DD / MM language  
selectable:  
E, F, D, I and S  
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC  
more about Oregon Scientific products.  
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries  
REMOTE UNIT  
L x W x H  
If you’re in the US and would like to contact our  
Customer Care department directly, please visit:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp  
96 x 50 x 22 mm  
(3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in)  
Weight  
62 g (2.22 oz)  
without battery  
For  
international  
inquiries,  
please  
visit:  
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp  
Transmission range 30 m (100 ft) unobstructed  
Temperature range -30°C to 60°C  
(-22°F to 140°F)  
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Power  
1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries  
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Wireless  
Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and  
Radio-Controlled Clock (Model: BAR386) is in  
compliance with EMC directive 89/336/CE. A copy of  
the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is  
available on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer  
Service.  
NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries  
with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in  
temperatures below freezing.  
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVEDCOMPLIED  
All EU countries, Switzerland CH  
and Norway  
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