Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled
Clock (Model #: PS-M01 / PS-M01U)
User Manual
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In this box, you will find:
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck
with Oregon Scientific Full Weather Station with Radio-
Controlled Clock (PS-M01 / PS-M01U). This powerful
device bundles time keeping, alarm, indoor and
wireless outdoor temperature and humidity monitoring,
and weather forecasting into a single tool you can use
from the convenience of your home.
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Main unit
Remote sensor
Batteries
AC/DC power adapter
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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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
TOP VIEW
DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
Snooze / Light button
Light sensor
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LCD DISPLAY
DESCRIPTIONS
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Low battery icon
Clock
Barometer
Weather forecast
Moon phase
Calendar
Temperature and humidity
Alarm
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3
4
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BACK VIEW
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Select - switch modes / change settings
Up - increase setting / activate auto-synch
Down - decrease setting / deactivate auto-synch
Channel - switch remote unit
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5
1
Alarm - activate / deactivate alarm
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3
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DESCRIPTIONS
BOTTOM AND SIDE VIEW
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Battery compartment
Backlight switch
Reset button
Light sensitvity knob
DC Power input jack
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2
3
4
NOTE AC power adapter not shown.
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REMOTE UNIT
DESCRIPTIONS
1
2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Temperature / Trend display
Low battery icon
Humidity / Trend / Comfort Level display
°C/°F switch
Channel switch
Reset button
Battery compartment
Wall-Mount hole
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5
6
7
3
Battery compartment lid
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Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you
set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
GETTING STARTED
NOTE
BATTERIES
AC POWER ADAPTER
Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied
with this product. Replace them whenever the low
battery signal ( ) displays. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the bottom of the main unit, and
insert the batteries. You will need a small Phillips
screwdriver to remove the remote unit compartment lid.
Be sure to match the correct polarity, as shown in the
battery compartment. Before you close the lid, press
the RESET button with the point of a blunt object
(such as a ball point pen).
An AC power adapter is supplied for use with the main
unit. You must connect the power adapter if you wish to
use the continuous backlight feature. The jack is located
on the side of the unit.
NOTE If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit
will automatically switch to battery power.
SWITCH BETWEEN MODES
Press SELECT. The selected mode will flash. The
display will stop flashing if no key is pressed within
5 seconds.
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INSTALLATION
CHANGE SETTINGS
Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess
holes on the back of the unit.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Then, press
UP or DOWN to change each setting. Press SELECT
to switch options.
For best results:
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Before you insert the batteries, select the
measurement unit and channel number first.
Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture.
Do not place the remote unit more than
20 - 30 meters (60 - 90 feet) from the main
(indoor) unit.
Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor)
unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls,
and furniture.
REMOTE UNIT SET UP
Up to 3 remote units can be used with this product to
monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The
measurement unit (°C or °F) and channel number
(1, 2, or 3) switches are located in the battery
compartment, and should be set prior to installation.
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NOTE Additional remote units sold separately. If you
are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select a
different channel number for each unit.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best reception.
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CLOCK
NOTE For best results, place the unit away from
metal or electrical objects, and near a window with a
clear view to the sky.
This product can automatically synchronize the date and
time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt,
Germany (PS-M01) or Rugby, England (PS-M01U).
When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF
signal, the reception icon will blink during reception.
TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTO-
SYNCHRONIZATION
In Clock mode, press DOWN for 2 seconds to disable
the auto-synchronization. The unit will not respond to
radio signals until you reactivate the synchronization.
RECEPTION
Reception takes 2 - 10 minutes to complete. Once
complete, the icon will stop blinking.
To enable auto-reception, press UP for 2 seconds.
Strong signal
Weak signal
No signal
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SET ALARM
SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK
1. Press SELECT several times until the Alarm
area flashes.
2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode.
3. Select the hour, minute, melody (1 - 7) and
volume level (Lo or Hi). Press UP or DOWN to
change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
4. Press SELECT again when you are finished.
1.
2.
3.
Press SELECT to switch to the Clock Mode.
The time will flash.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode.
Select the 12/24-hour format, hour, and minute.
Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.
Press SELECT to confirm.
SNOOZE
ALARM
Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button the top of the unit
to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The alarm
icon will blink while Snooze is activated.
When activated, the Melody Alarm starts quietly, then
gradually becomes louder. It shuts off after two minutes.
The LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds.
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3.
Select the year, month, date, and language.
Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.
Press SELECT to confirm.
TO TURN THE ALARM OFF OR ON
Press any button to stop the alarm.
To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the
next day), press ALARM.
NOTE The language options are (E) English,
(F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
CALENDAR
MOON PHASE
SET DATE
Press SELECT until the Calendar Area flashes. Then,
press UP or DOWN to change the date and view the
corresponding moon phase.
Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before
you manually set the date. (
10)
1.
2.
Press SELECT several times until the calendar
area flashes.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the calendar setting mode.
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BAROMETER
This product tracks barometric pressure changes over
the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast
Trend
Description
Pressure change
(mb/hPa)
1 hr
6 hrs
(
14) and a trend line showing the direction of
barometric change. Barometric changes are measured
by the main (indoor) unit.
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+
3
Rising
Steady
Falling
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BAROMETRIC TREND
The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is
always displayed.
Steady
-1
Steady
-3
VIEW THE LAST 24 HOURS
Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area
flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to view the last
24 hours history.
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SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE
WEATHER FORECAST
You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg)
and altitude. Setting the altitude allows the product to
take more accurate barometric measurements.
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with
70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is
always displayed.
1.
Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer
Area flashes.
Clear
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
2.
3.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds.
Select altitude (-100 meters to 2500 meters in
increments of 10) and the unit of measurement
(mb/hPa or inHg). Press UP or DOWN to
change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
With the press of a button, you can check the current
indoor or outdoor temperature, humidity percentage,
comfort level, trend, and record measurements.
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SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL
Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote
unit.
While in the Temperature / Humidity Mode, press
CHANNEL to switch between CH 1, 2, or 3, or press
and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds to enter Auto scan
mode. If only 1 remote unit is in use, you will not be able
to change channels or select Auto. If you select “Auto”,
the channel will change every 3 seconds.
Temperature is give at the top; humidity is below.
VIEW MIN / MAX / CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
Press SELECT 3 times until the Temperature and
Humidity Areas flash. Press UP or DOWN to scan the
readings.
To deactivate, press and hold CHANNEL for
2 seconds again.
SENSOR SEARCHING
CLEAR MIN / MAX RECORDS
If there is no remote unit signal, the temperature and
humidity measurements will be blank. Check the remote
unit batteries, or press and hold UP and DOWN for
2 seconds to search for the remote unit(s).
While viewing Min/Max records, press and hold UP or
DOWN for 2 seconds until a beep sounds. This clears
the previous measurements from the memory.
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COMFORT ZONE
The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are shown for
Searching
No sensor
Sensor found
the following conditions.
Zone
Temperature
Any
RelativeHumidity
>70%
NOTE Signals from household electrical appliances
such as doorbells and home security systems can
cause temporary reception failures between the indoor
and outdoor units. This is normal and does not affect
the general performance of the product. Reception will
automatically resume once the interference ends.
Wet
Dry
Any
<40%
20 - 25 °C
(68 - 77 °F)
40 - 70%
Comfort
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TRENDS
SET UNIT
The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays.
Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity trends are
shown separately.
While in Temperature / Humidity Mode, press SELECT
for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to switch between
°C and °F. Press SELECT to confirm.
BACKLIGHT
Trend
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for
5 seconds.
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3%
0.5 °C
CONTINUOUS BACKLIGHT
The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this
Steady
Steady
-3%
feature (
1.
8).
-0.5 °C
The BACKLIGHT switch is located in the battery
compartment. Move it to the “ON” position to
enable the continuous backlight. Move it to the
“OFF” position to disable.
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RESET SYSTEM
2.
3.
Move it to the “AUTO” position to enable
continuous backlight controlled by light intensity.
When activated, the backlight will be on
whenever the unit perceives that the room is
dark.
The RESET buttons are located in the battery
compartments for the main and remote units. Press
these buttons with the tip of a blunt object (such as a
ball point pen) whenever you change the batteries, or
whenever performance is not behaving as expected
(e.g., unable to establish radio frequency link with
remote unit or automatic clock, etc.) This will return all
settings to default value, and you will lose all stored
information (minimum / maximum temperature and
humidity, etc.).
The Light sensitivity knob is located in the
battery compartment. Rotate to adjust.
LIGHT SENSOR
LIGHT
ON OFF AUTO
SAFETY AND CARE
RESET
Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild
detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a
location where the AC power adapter will be stepped
on.
4.
When activated, the continuous backlight will be
half as bright as usual. To achieve full brightness,
press SNOOZE/LIGHT.
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Do not make any changes or modifications to
this product. Unauthorized changes may void
your right to use the product.
The contents of this user manual are subject to
change without notice.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
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Never immerse the unit in water. This can
cause electrical shock and damage the unit.
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.
Images not drawn to scale.
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Do not use rechargeable batteries with this
product.
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
Do not scratch the LCD display.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
Problem Symptom
Remedy
Check batteries
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Remote
unit
Cannot locate
remote unit
8)
Check location
9)
Cannot change Check sensors. Only
Problem Symptom
Remedy
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Shows “LLL” or Temperature is out-of-
Temp
“HHH”
range.
channel
one sensor is working
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Calendar
Backlight
Strange date /
month
Change language
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(
12)
Clock
Cannot auto-
synchronize
1. Remove batteries.
No continuous
backlight
Plug in AC power
adapter. Check the
BACKLIGHT switch.
2. Press RESET. All
memory items will
return to default.
(
8, 17)
3. Replace batteries.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Main unit dimensions
L x W x H
Problem Symptom
Remedy
4. Place clock near
window / away
from electrical
devices, and wait
10 - 20 minutes.
129 x 43 x 133.3 mm
(5.1 x 1.7 x 5.2 inches)
457 grams with batteries
Weight
Remote unit dimensions
L x W x H
75 x 35 x 78.3 mm
(3 x 1.4 x 3.1 inches)
136 grams with battery
If it still fails, you may
be too far from a signal.
Disable auto-
Weight
Cannot change
clock
synchronization
Temperature
Unit
(
10)
°C or °F
Main unit: -5 ºC to 50 ºC
(23 ºF to 122 ºF)
Range
Strange reading Set altitude / unit
Baro
(
14)
Remote Unit: -20 °C to 60 °C
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
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Resolution
Comfort
0.1 °C (0.2° F)
Barometer
Unit
Range
20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F)
(see also, Relative humidity)
Minimum / maximum
mb/hPa or inHg
500 to 1050 mb
Memory
Trend
(14.77 to 31.01 inHg)
1mb (0.03 inHg)
-100 to 2500 meters
(-328 to 8202 feet)
Rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy, sunny
24 hour
+
+
/- 0.5 °C ( /- 0.9 °F) change
Resolution
Altitude
Relative humidity
Range
Resolution
Comfort
Main & Remote Unit: 25% to 95%
1%
40% to 70%
(see also, Temperature)
Minimum / maximum
3% change
Display
Memory
Trend
1mb change in 1 hour or 3mb
change in 6 hours
Memory
Trend
Remote unit
RF frequency
Range
433 MHz
30 meters (98 feet) with no
obstructions
Transmission
approximately every 40 seconds
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Channel No.
Unit
1, 2, or 3
°C or °F
Power
Main unit
4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline
batteries (back-up)
Radio-controlled clock
AC/DC 6V power adapter
(for normal operation and
continuous backlight)
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline
batteries
Synchronization
Clock display
Hour format
Auto or disabled
HH:MM:SS
12hr AM/PM (MSF format)
24hr (DCF format)
Remote unit
Calendar
DD/MMM; weekday selection
in 5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)
High, medium, and low tide
7 melody; 2 minute crescendo
8 minutes
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Moon phase
Alarm
Snooze
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Additional information:
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the
respective CE marking.
This product contains the approved transmitter module
TX 07 and complies with the essential requirements of
Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for
its intended use and that the following standard(s)
has/have been applied:
VS-Villingen / Germany August 2003
Gerhard Preis
R&TTE Representative of manufacturer
Radio frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s) ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver.1.1.1):2000-09
Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s) ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver.1.4.1):2002-08
RTT&E Compliant Countries:
All EC Countries, Switzerland
and Norway
,
CH
N
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive)
applied standard(s)
EN 60950:2000
©2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.
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