Oregon Scientific Weather Radio BAR898HGA User Manual

LONG-RANGE WIRELESS WEATHER STATION  
WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK  
MODEL : BAR898HGA  
USER'S MANUAL  
As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a built-  
in barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using kinetic-  
INTRODUCTION  
movement graphic illustrations the unit displays atmospheric  
pressure trends and displays forecasts as sunny, partly cloudy,  
cloudy, rainy and snowy.  
Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR898HGA Long-  
Range Wireless Weather Station with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer  
and RF Clock. This unit is an all-in-one weather forecasting  
device which has multiple weather-related functions. Also, with  
an internal antenna the reception range of this unit can be up to  
100 meters.  
This unit also has a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock. It can  
automatically synchronize its current time and date when it is  
brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S.  
Atomic Clock.  
The BAR898HGA, a weather forecasting device, has several  
weather related functions. The main feature is that it takes and  
records temperatures and humidities in more than one location.  
Other features of BAR898HGA include LCD and key-panel  
backlight, rotatable display unit for multi-angle viewing and a  
Daily crescendo alarm with an eight-minute snooze function.  
Using  
a
wireless remote thermo-hygro sensor, it can  
simultaneously monitor temperatures and humidities in three  
remote locations. The unit will show temperature and humidity  
trends as well as record maximum and minimum temperature  
and humidity readings. BAR898HGA is able to receive and  
display readings from up to 3 remote sensors.  
No wire installation is required between the main and remote  
units as this unit operates at 433 MHz.  
However, please note that the Atomic Clock cannot be used  
outside the U.S.  
 
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B3. [ MEMORY ] BUTTON  
- Displays minimum and maximum temperature and  
humidity readings, and erases memory data  
B4. [ CHANNEL ] BUTTON  
- Displays the temperature and humidity readings of the  
indoor or remote sensor  
B5. [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON  
- Activates the snooze function or turn on the backlight  
B6. DETACHABLE TABLE - STAND  
( [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] STAND - BUTTON)  
- Acts as the [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] BUTTON when attached to  
the display unit  
C. CONTROL BUTTONS  
-
SIDE PANEL  
C1 & C2. UP [ ] & DOWN [ ] BUTTONS  
- Increases or decreases the value of a setting  
D. CONTROL BUTTONS  
-
BACK PANEL  
D1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT  
- Accommodates four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size  
batteries  
D2. [ HISTORY ] BUTTON  
- Displays the barometric reading for the last 24 hours, or  
enter the altitude compensation setting  
 
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D3. [ mb / hPa - inHg ] SLIDE SWITCH  
- Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit  
display  
D4. [ °C / °F ] SLIDE SWITCH  
- Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F)  
temperature unit display  
D5. [ZONE] BUTTON  
Press to select among the 4 U.S. time-zones: Pacific(P),  
Mountain(M), Central (C) or Eastern (E)  
D6 & D7. ALT ( ) or ALT ( ) BUTTON  
Increases or decreases the value in compensational  
altitude setting respectively  
D8. [ RESET ] BUTTON  
- Resets the unit by returning all setting to their default  
values  
FEATURES : REMOTE  
THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR  
d. Channel slide switch  
a. Two-line LCD  
Designates the remote unit Channel 1, Channel 2 or  
Channel 3  
Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored  
by the remote unit  
e. RESET  
b. LED indicator  
Returns all settings to default values  
Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading  
f. Battery compartment  
c. °C/°F slide switch  
Accommodates two (2) pieces of UM-3 or AA-size batteries  
Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)  
 
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g. Battery door  
NOTES ON OPERATION  
h. Wall-mount holder  
For best operation:  
Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting  
1. Insert batteries for the main unit first. Then proceed with  
inserting the batteries for the remote unit.  
i. Removable table stand  
For standing the remote unit on a flat surface  
2. Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective  
transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective range  
is up to 100 meters or 300 feet.  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN -  
INSTALLING THE TABLE STAND  
3. Though the remote unit is weather resistant, it should be  
placed away form direct sunlight, rain or snow.  
Before operation, plug  
the detachable table stand  
into the display unit as  
shown.  
BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT  
1. Gently open the battery compartment door as shown.  
You can rotate the display unit freely by moving the unit around.  
2. Insert four (4) pieces of UM-3 or "AA" size batteries in  
accordance with the polarities shown.  
3. Close the battery compartment door.  
 
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BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION:  
REMOTE UNIT  
LCD AND KEY-PANEL BACKLIGHT  
For easy viewing in the dark this unit is featured with backlight  
function on the LCD display as well as on the front key-panel.  
The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-3 or  
“AA” size batteries.  
The unit is designed such that you can conveniently use the  
backlight feature irrespective of whether the unit is wall-mounted  
or free standing on the table.  
Follow these steps to install / replace batteries:  
Wall-Mount  
Table-Stand  
1. Remove the screws on the battery compartment.  
2. Select the channel number on the CHANNEL slide switch.  
3. Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch.  
Press the corresponding [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] button or the  
button on the stand. The backlight will be activated for 5 seconds.  
4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown  
therein.  
ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION  
5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.  
Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the par-  
ticular channel lights up on the main unit.  
The BAR898HGA is designed to automatically synchronize its  
calendar clock once it is brought within range of the US Atomic  
Clock radio signal.  
Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can  
When the BAR898HGA is within range, its radio-control mecha-  
nism will override all manual settings unless the auto-reception  
function is manually disabled.  
only change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.  
 
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When the unit is receiving radio signal, the RADIO RECEPTION  
signal will start to blink. A complete reception generally takes  
about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio  
signal.  
Note: When changes are made to this setting, the seconds will  
start from zero.  
Press [MODE] again, the calendar settings are displayed and the  
year is flashing. Use the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button to change  
the year.  
When the reception is complete, the RADIO RECEPTION signal  
will stop blinking. The strength of the reception for the last full  
hour will be indicated.  
Press [MODE] button and the month will flash. Enter the  
appropriate month using the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button.  
For better reception, place the clock away from metal objects  
and electrical appliances to minimize interference.  
Press [MODE] button and the day settings will flash. Enter the  
appropriate day using the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button.  
Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled function, press  
and hold the [ZONE] button.  
Press [MODE] again and the language setting will flash. Use the  
UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button to select E for English, F for  
French or S for Spanish.  
To reactivate the RF control function, press and hold the UP  
[
] button.  
Press [MODE] to complete and exit the setting.  
Chart Indicating Radio Signal Strength  
The weekday can be expressed as an abbreviation in three  
different languages. The languages and their selected  
abbreviations for each day of the week are shown in the language  
chart below.  
Good  
No signal  
Receiving  
Day-of-the-week  
Language  
Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday  
English  
French  
HOW TO MANUALLY SET THE CLOCK  
Press [MODE] and hold for three seconds.  
The hour will flash. Use the UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] button to  
enter the hours. Holding down either the up or down button will  
increase or decrease the value rapidly.  
Spanis
To toggle among the 4 U.S. time-zones, press the [ZONE] button.  
Press [MODE] again, the minute will flash. Again, use the UP  
[
] or DOWN [ ] button to change the minutes.  
 
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To stop the alarm, press the [ALARM] button. However, if  
[ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] is pressed, the SNOOZE function will be  
triggered. The alarm will stop and the ALARM ON icon blinks  
for eight minutes. After that the alarm will go off again.  
HOW TO SET AND ACTIVATE THE ALARM  
To set the Alarm  
Press [ALARM] button to display the daily alarm time (the icon  
To deactivate the SNOOZE function, press the [ALARM] button.  
"
" will be displayed)  
Press [ALARM] and hold for three seconds, the value for the  
hour will flash.  
CHECKING INDOOR AND REMOTE  
TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES  
Press UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] buttons to make changes to the  
alarm hour setting.  
To display the indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity  
readings, press the [CHANNEL] button to toggle among the  
indoor, Channel 1, 2 and 3 displays.  
Press [ALARM] and the minute digits will flash. Enter the value  
for the minute by using UP [ ] or DOWN [ ] buttons.  
Press [ALARM] to exit.  
The temperature can be shown in Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit  
(°F). Select the appropriate reading by using the °C/°F slide  
switch (located in the battery compartment). Slide the switch to  
°C for Centigrade or °F for Fahrenheit.  
The alarm is automatically activated. The ALARM ON icon [  
is visible and the alarm will be activated at the specified time.  
]
To deactivate the daily alarm function, press the [ALARM] button  
when the alarm time is displayed. The ALARM ON icon will  
disappear.  
This unit has an auto-scan function that can sequentially display  
the indoor and remote readings.  
To activate this function, press and hold the [CHANNEL] button  
for 3 seconds. To deactivate press the [CHANNEL] button again.  
To activate, press the [ALARM] button again.  
If the reading goes above or below the specified amounts, the  
display will show a flashing “HHH” or “LLL”.  
ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION  
When the daily alarm goes off, the backlight will be on for five  
seconds and the ALARM ON icon [ ] will flash.  
NOTE ON REMOTE READINGS  
The alarm function has a built in crescendo type alarm system.  
Initially, the active alarm will have a gentle sound. The intensity  
will increase in three stages. Without interruption, the unit will  
alarm for two minutes.  
Once batteries are in place in the remote unit, it will start trans-  
mitting samplings at 40 second intervals.  
If no signals are received when the remote sensor display is  
selected, “  
” will be displayed. To initiate the main unit  
 
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search for remote sensor signals, press [MEMORY] and  
[CHANNEL] simultaneously.  
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND  
The temperature and humidity trend indicator shows the trend  
of temperatures and humidities collected at that particular sensor.  
Three trends: rising, steady, and falling will be shown.  
If that fails, check if the remote sensor is still in place. Make sure  
the transmission is within range and the path is clear of obstacles  
and interference.  
Repeat this procedure whenever you find discrepancies between  
the display on the main unit and the display on the remote  
sensor.  
Arrow  
indicator  
Temperature  
Rising  
Steady  
Falling  
NOTE ON °C AND °F  
Trend  
The outdoor temperature display on the main unit is dominated  
by the selection on the °C/°F slide switch of the main unit.  
Whatever the display unit of the remote sensor is, it will only  
apply to the remote sensor itself and the temperature will be  
automatically converted to the chosen one of the main unit.  
Arrow  
indicator  
Humidity  
Trend  
Rising  
Steady  
Falling  
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM  
TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES  
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE  
The maximum and minimum recorded temperatures and  
humidities will be automatically stored in memory. To display  
them, press [MEMORY]. Press [MEMORY] again to alternate  
between the maximum, minimum and current readings. The  
respective MAX or MIN indicator will be displayed.  
The atmospheric pressure arrow indicator will indicate if the  
atmospheric pressure is increasing, remaining stable, or  
decreasing.  
Arrow  
indicator  
To clear the memory, press [MEMORY] and hold for three  
seconds. The maximum and minimum recorded readings will be  
erased. Subsequently, if you press [MEMORY] after the memory  
has been erased, the maximum and minimum readings will have  
the same values as the current ones.  
Pressure  
Trend  
Rising  
Steady  
Falling  
 
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Indicator  
displays  
on the unit  
Shows that the  
Current  
Environment  
WEATHER FORECAST  
Temperature  
Range  
Humidity  
Range  
The unit is capable of detecting atmospheric pressure changes.  
Based on collected data, it can predict the weather for the  
forthcoming 12 to 24 hours. The effective range covers an area  
of 30 to 50 km or 18 to 35 milees.  
Ideal range for  
both relative  
humidity and  
temperature  
20°C to 25°C 40%RH-  
(68°F to 77°F) 70%RH  
Contains excess  
moisture  
-5°C -+ 50°C  
(23°F - 122°F)  
OVER-  
70%RH  
Contains  
inadequate  
moisture  
Below  
40%RH  
Sunny Partly cloudy  
Cloudy  
Rainy  
Snow  
-5°C -+ 50°C  
(23°F - 122°F)  
Less than  
20°C (68°F) or  
More than  
NOTE:  
40%RH  
to  
70%RH  
No  
Indicator  
No comment  
1. The accuracy of a general pressure-based weather forecast is  
about 70% to 75%.  
25°C (77°F)  
2. The weather forecasts from this unit are predictions that  
cover the next 12 to 24 hours. It may not necessarily reflect  
the current situation.  
HOW TO CHECK  
THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE  
3. The "Sunny" icon, as applies to night time, implies clear  
weather.  
The current and historical barometric pressure is shown on the  
atmospheric pressure window.  
COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS  
For users staying at a higher altitude such as in the mountain  
area, sea-level barometric pressure applies. In this case, press  
and hold [HISTORY] button to enter the altitude compensation  
The comfort level indicators COM, WET or DRY will tell you if  
the current environment is comfortable, too wet or too dry.  
The comfort indicator will appear on the display when the  
following conditions are satisfied:  
setting mode. Use the ALT (  
from –328 to 8200 feet (whichever appropriate). Press  
) or ALT (  
) button to select  
[HISTORY] button to confirm and exit.  
 
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The BAR898HGA requires entry of elevation in meters not feet.  
To convert feet to meters multiply feet by .30.  
Wall-Mount:  
Table-Stand:  
To determine your location elevation, please either contact  
your local library, TV/radio weather forecaster, or via Internet at  
The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb/hPa or inHg.  
The pressure unit is selected on the atmospheric pressure slide  
switch inside the battery compartment.  
If you want to check the pressure history for a particular hour  
during the past 24 hours, press the [HISTORY] button. Each  
press on the button will go back by an hour. Holding down the  
button will increase the value rapidly.  
HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE  
TABLE STAND (MAIN UNIT)  
LOW BATTERY INDICATION  
The unit can be wall-mounted using its recessed screw holes or  
placed on a flat surface using the detachable table stand.  
When it is time to replace batteries, the respective low battery  
indicator [  
] will show up when the corresponding channel is  
selected. The battery level of the main unit is shown on the  
Weather Forecast Window when it is running low.  
Wall-Mount:  
Table-Stand:  
Gently plug in the table stand  
as shown:  
HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE  
TABLE STAND (REMOTE UNIT)  
As for the remote unit, it comes with a wall-mount holder and a  
removable stand. Use either to hold the unit in place.  
 
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5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual.  
Do not mix new and old batteries as the old batteries may  
leak.  
HOW TO RESET THE UNIT  
The [ RESET ] button allows you to return all settings to factory  
values. Accessing the slot is required only when the unit is  
not operating in a favorable way such as in the rare case of a  
malfunction.  
6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating  
the unit.  
The [ RESET ] slot is located inside the battery compartment  
door. To use the button:  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Main unit  
1. Open the battery compartment door.  
2. Place a blunt stylus into the hole and press.  
3. Close the battery compartment door.  
Indoor Temperature measurement  
Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +50.0°C  
(23.0°F to 122.0°F)  
Temperature resolution  
: 0.1°C (0.2°F)  
MAINTENANCE  
When handled properly, this unit is engineered to give you  
years of satisfactory service. Here are a few product care  
instructions:  
Relative Humidity measurement  
Measuring Range  
Humidity Resolution  
Remote unit  
: 25% RH to 95% RH  
at 25°C (77°F)  
1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in contact  
with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.  
: 1% RH  
2. Do not clean the unit with alcohol containing detergent,  
abrasive or corrosive materials. Abrasive cleaning agents  
may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.  
RF Transmission Frequency : 433 MHz  
No. of Remote unit  
RF Transmission Range  
Data sensing cycle  
: Up to 3 units  
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock, dust,  
temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may result in  
malfunction, a shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries,  
or distorted parts.  
: Up to 100 meters or 300 feet  
: around 40 seconds  
4. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so  
will terminate the unit's warranty and may cause damage.  
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.  
 
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Temperature measurement  
Dimensions  
Display range  
: -20.0°C to +60.0°C  
(-4.0°F to 140.0°F)  
Main unit  
: 195 (L) x 105 (W) x 77 (T) mm  
or 7.68 x 4.13 x 3.03 inches  
: 105 (L) x 70 (W) x 21 (T) mm  
or 4.13 x 2.76 x .83 inches  
Remote sensing unit  
Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +60.0°C  
(23.0°F to 140.0°F)  
Temperature resolution  
: 0.1°C (0.2°F)  
Relative Humidity measurement  
CAUTION  
Measuring Range  
: 25 to 90%RH at 25°C (77°F)  
: 1% RH  
The content of this manual is subject to change without  
further notice.  
Humidity Resolution  
Barometric Pressure measurement  
The technical specifications of this product are subject  
to change without notice.  
Pressure measuring range : 795 to 1050mb / hPa  
(23.48 to 31.01 inHg)  
Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this  
manual may differ from the actual display.  
Power  
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced  
without the permission of the manufacturer.  
Main unit  
: uses four (4) UM-3 or "AA"  
1.5V batteries  
Remote sensing unit  
: uses two (2) UM-3 or "AA"  
1.5V batteries  
Weight  
NOTE ON COMPLIANCE  
Main unit  
: 300gm or 10.58 ounces  
(without battery)  
This device complies with Part 15 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 operations.  
Remote sensing unit  
: 80gm or 2.82 ounces  
(without battery)  
 
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void  
the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
Company Name : Oregon Scientific, Inc.  
Address : 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA  
Telephone Number : 503-639-8883  
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  
Name and model number of the product : Baro w/Remote Thermo  
Hygro BAR898HGA  
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.  
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE  
Should you require assistance regarding this product and its  
operation, please contact our customer care department at  
800-853-8883 or via email at [email protected].  
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:  
WARRANTY  
This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for  
a period of 90 days from date of retail purchase. Defective product  
should be directed to the place of retail purchase for exchange.  
! Reorient or relocate the receiving unit.  
! Increase the separation between the equipment.  
Should this not be possible, contact our customer care department  
for assistance and a return material authorization. No returns  
may be made without a return authorization. Warranty exchanges  
require proof of date of purchase (purchase receipt showing date,  
place and product purchased).  
! Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
! Consult the dealer of an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
This warranty does not cover product subjected to abuse, misuse,  
accidental damage or tampering.  
 
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