Jumbo Weather Station with Remote Control
Model: BAR289
User Manual
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
1. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
2. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature readings
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3. MODE / LIGHT: Change settings / display; activate
backlight
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4. LCD display
5. Infrared window
6. ALARM: View alarm status; set alarm
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7. UP / DOWN: Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate radio-controlled clock
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BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
2. Table stand
3. Battery compartment: Uses 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
4. RESET hole
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5. °C / °F button
6. Ventilation holes
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Outdoor Temperature Area
LCD DISPLAY
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1. Outdoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Channel number (1-5) / reception status
3. Low battery icon for remote sensor
4. MAX / MIN temperature
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1. Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area: Radio-controlled
clock; alarm; calendar
REMOTE CONTROL (RE289) - FRONT VIEW
2. Indoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum,
and current readings
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3. Weather ForecastArea:Animated weather forecast
4. Outdoor Temperature Area: Maximum, minimum,
and current readings; sensor channel number
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Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
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1. Time Zone Hour Offset
2. Time / date / calendar
3. Channel number 1-5
4. RF clock reception
1. Infrared signal transmitter
2.
: Activates snooze and backlight on
5. Backlight function is deactivated
(under low battery condition)
the main unit
3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
4. : View alarm status; set alarm
6. Alarm setting display
7. Alarm is activated
5. MEMORY: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature readings
8. Low battery icon for main unit
9. Hourly chime icon
6.
/ : Increase / decrease setting; activate /
deactivate radio-controlled clock
Indoor Temperature Area
7. MODE: Change settings / display
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1. Indoor temperature - °C / °F
2. Indoor icon
3. MAX / MIN temperature
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REMOTE CONTROL (RE289) - BACK VIEW
REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - BACK VIEW
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1. Wall mount
1. Battery compartment: Uses 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
2. CHANNEL switch (1-5)
3. RESET
REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - FRONT VIEW
4. °C / °F
5. SEARCH
6. EU / UK radio signal format switch
7. Battery compartment
8. Fold-out stand
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REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N) - LCD DISPLAY
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1. Reception
2. Channel number (1-5)
3. Low battery indicator
4. Time
1. LCD display
5. Temperature - °C or °F
6. Temperature reading
2. LED status indicator
3. Ventilation duct
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SENSOR SET UP
GETTING STARTED
1. Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips
screwdriver and insert the batteries matching the
polarity (+ and -) as shown below.
BATTERIES
Batteries are supplied with this product:
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Main unit
4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
Remote control
Remote sensor
Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity
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.
2. Set the channel by pressing the CHANNEL button
to the required number. If you are using more than
one sensor, select a different channel for each
sensor.
To install the main unit batteries:
3. Slide the EU / UK switch to the setting which best
suits your location.
4. Press RESET.
5. Place the sensor near the main unit.
6. Press SEARCH to manually 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 "Sensor Data Transmission" section for more
information.)
To install the remote control batteries:
7. Press the °C / °F button to select the setting you want.
8. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
9. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
To fold out the stand:
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NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries.
shows when batteries are low.
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UNIT
LOCATION
Main
Clock / Alarm / Calendar Area
For best results:
Remote Sensor Outdoor Temperature Area
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Insert the batteries and select the unit, channel, and
radio signal format before you mount the sensor.
NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.
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Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
Do not place the sensor more than 30 metres
(100 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
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Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor)
unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls,
and furniture.
REMOTE SENSOR (RTHR328N)
This product is shipped with the RTHR328N Remote
Sensor. The main unit can collect data from up to
5 sensors.
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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.
The THGR328N and THR228N sensors are also
compatible with this weather station. (Additional sensors
are sold separately. Contact your local stockist for more
information.)
The transmission range may vary and is subject
NOTE
to the receiving range of the main unit.
The RTHR328N sensor collects temperature readings
and signals from official time-keeping organizations for
the radio-controlled clock.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
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RF signal reception (
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SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 60 Seconds. The
reception icon shown in the Outdoor Temperature Area
indicates the status.
How these signals work together:
ICON
MEANING
ICON
DESCRIPTION
The unit has contact with the
remote sensor and has
synchronized the time.
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
The unit has contact with the
remote sensor but the time has
not been synchronized.
At least 1 channel has been
found.
Sensor 1 is sending data. (The
number shows which sensor is
selected.)
The unit has lost contact with
the remote sensor but the time
is synchronized.
The selected sensor cannot be
found. Search for the sensor or
check batteries.
The unit has lost contact with
the remote sensor and the time
is not synchronized.
--- shows in Temp
Area
The unit cannot reach the
remote sensor.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL on the main unit, to switch between
sensors 1-5.
To force a manual search for the RF clock
NOTE
reception, press and hold SEARCH on the sensor
(RTHR328N).
The house icon shows the selected remote sensor.
TURN RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK ON / OFF
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be
displayed for 3 seconds.
If you wish to manually set the clock, you must first
disable the radio-controlled feature. To do this, make
sure you are not in Setting Mode, then press and hold
DOWN on the main unit for 2 seconds. To enable it,
hold UP for 2 seconds.
To end auto-scan, press CHANNEL or MEMORY.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
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When the RF clock is enabled this icon
appear on the display.
will
will
To search for a Thermo sensor, simultaneously press
and hold CHANNEL and MEMORY for 2 seconds.
When the RF clock is disabled this icon
NOT appear on the display.
NOTE
batteries.
If the sensor is still not found, check the
SET CLOCK
You only need to do this if you have disabled the radio-
controlled clock, or if you are too far from a RF signal.
CLOCK AND CALENDAR
This product tracks the time and date based on radio-
controlled signals from the RTHR328N remote sensor,
or manual settings that you enter.
1. Press and hold MODE / LIGHT for 2 seconds to enter
Setting Mode.
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK
The time and date are automatically updated by radio-
controlled clock signals from official time-keeping
organizations in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby
(England) unless you disable this feature. The signals
are collected by the remote sensor (RTHR328N)
whenever it is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
2. The setting will blink to indicate it can now be changed.
3. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.
Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes, and is initiated when
you first set up the unit, and whenever you press RESET.
Once complete, the reception icon will stop blinking.
4. Press MODE / LIGHT to confirm the setting and
move to the next one. The order of the settings is:
time zone hour offset (+ / -23 hours), 12 / 24 hour
format, hour, minute, year, date / month format,
month, date, display language and hourly chime
(ON / OFF).
The reception icon
indicates 2 factors:
shown in the Clock Area
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Connection between the main unit and the sensor
that collects RF signals (
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You can select 1 of the 5 following languages:
Each display will be backlit for 5 seconds and will return
to the main screen display after 10 seconds.
SYMBOL LANGUAGE
English
HOURLY CHIME
German
French
Italian
The hourly chime function when set to ON will beep once
at the beginning of every hour, and the chime icon
will show on the display.
Spanish
ALARM
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE / LIGHT to toggle between the following
clock displays:
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Press ALARM. The alarm time and status will show in
the Clock Area.
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RF time with hour-offset time (HH:MM)
SET ALARM
1. Press ALARM to switch to alarm display.
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Day of the week
2. Press and hold ALARM again, for 2 seconds. The
alarm settings will blink.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
change settings. Press ALARM to confirm. The
alarm will be activated automatically.
ACTIVATE ALARM
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Calendar
Press ALARM twice to start toggling between alarm ON
and alarm OFF.
shows in the Clock / Alarm Area when the alarm is
activated.
NOTE
display.
Press MODE, or wait 1 minute to return to clock
SILENCE ALARM
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RF time without offset
When the alarm time is reached, the crescendo alarm
will sound for 2 minutes and the backlight will turn on for
5 seconds. To silence the alarm:
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Press
silence it for 8 minutes.
on the remote control to
OR
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Time-zone hour-offset setting
Press any key on the main unit or remote control
except to mute the alarm and
activate it again after 24 hours.
If no button is pressed, the alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes.
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WEATHER FORECAST
BACKLIGHT
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius. The forecast is
based on barometric pressure trend readings.
To turn on the backlight for 5 seconds:
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Press MODE / LIGHT on the main unit.
VIEW BAROMETER AREA
OR
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Press
When
on the remote control.
appears, the backlight function is
NOTE
The LCD display shows an animated icon indicating the
forecasted weather.
deactivated due to low-battery power. Replace with new
batteries to operate this function again.
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS
RESET SYSTEM
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Insert a thin blunt instrument into the hole below RESET
to return to the default settings.
Clear
Day / Night
NOTE When you press RESET, all settings will return
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
Partly cloudy
Cloudy
Day / Night
REMOTE CONTROL (RE289)
The remote control interacts with the main unit using
infrared technology.
The buttons on the remote control complete the same
functions as the buttons on the front of the main unit.
Refer to the following list of functions and see the relevant
section headings for further information:
Rainy
Snowy
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Manually view 1 of 5 sensor channel's data or view
each channel for 3 seconds using auto-scan - see
"Select Sensor Channel".
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Force a manual search for the RF clock reception -
see "Radio-Controlled Clock".
NOTE
The night time icon displays from 6 PM to 6AM.
Enable / disable the radio-controlled clock - see "Turn
Radio-Controlled Clock On / Off".
TEMPERATURE
Manually set the clock, calendar and day of the week
language - see "Set Clock".
This product can display maximum, minimum and
current temperatures collected by the remote sensors
and main (indoor) unit.
View the 5 different clock displays - see "Switch Clock
Display".
View the alarm settings, set the alarm, activate the
alarm and silence the alarm - see all of "Alarm"
section.
MAXIMUM / MINIMUM RECORDS
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Press MEMORY to toggle between maximum (MAX),
minimum (MIN) and current records.
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View temperature records - see "Maximum /
Minimum Records".
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To clear the records, press and hold MEMORY for
2 seconds. A beep will sound to confirm that the
memory has been cleared.
NOTE The sensor auto-search function cannot be
operated by the remote control.
SELECT MEASUREMENT UNIT
Press the °C / °F button to choose the setting you want.
NOTE
The main unit must be no more than 4 metres
(13 feet) from the remote control for a successful
connection to take place. Point the remote control directly
at the infrared window on the main unit for optimal
performance. The remote control cannot perform when
there is an obstacle between the 2 units.
The display can show indoor temperatures ranging
from -5°C to +50°C (23°F to +122°F).
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Remote Control Dimensions
SAFETY AND CARE
L x W x H
108 x 17 x 39 mm
(4.25 x 0.67 x 1.54 inches)
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.
Weight
34 grams (0.08 lbs)
without battery
Remote Sensor Dimensions
WARNINGS
L x W x H
70 x 24.5 x 116 mm
(2.76 x 0.96 x 4.57 inches)
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:
Weight
108 grams (0.24 lbs)
without battery
Temperature
Unit
°C or °F
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Never immerse the product in water. This can cause
electrical shock and damage the product.
Indoor Range
-5°C to 50°C
(23°F to 122°F)
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock,
or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
Outdoor Range
-20°C to 60°C
(-4°F to 140°F)
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Do not tamper with the internal components.
Resolution
Memory
0.1°C (0.2°F)
Min / Max
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
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Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.
Weather Forecast
Display
Sunny (day / night),
partly cloudy (day /
night), cloudy, rainy,
snowy
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long
period of time.
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Do not scratch the LCD display.
NOTE The technical specification of this product and
contents of this user manual are subject to change
without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
Remote Unit (RTHR328N)
RF frequency
433 MHz
Range
Up to 30 metres
(100 feet) with
no obstructions
TROUBLESHOOTING
Transmission
Channel No.
Unit
Approx. every 1 minute
1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
PROBLEM SYMPTOM
REMEDY
°C or °F
Change language
(
Strange date /
month
Calendar
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Radio-Controlled Clock
Synchronization
Clock display
Auto or disabled
HH:MM
Disable radio-
controlled clock (
Cannot adjust
clock
Clock
6)
Hour format
12hr AM / PM
(MSF format)
1. Adjust batteries
Cannot auto-
synch
(
5)
2. Press RESET
8)
24hr (DCF format)
Calendar
DD / MM or MM / DD;
Day of the week in 1 of 5
languages (E, G, F, I, S)
(
3. Manually activate
radio-controlled
Alarm
Daily with 2-minute
crescendo
clock (
6)
Temperature is out-of-
range
Shows "LLL" or
"HHH"
Snooze
8-minute snooze
(operated by remote
control only)
Temp
Check batteries (
5)
Cannot locate
remote sensor
Remote
sensor
Power
Main unit
Batteries
4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
SPECIFICATIONS
Remote Control
Main Unit Dimensions
Batteries
L x W x H
225 x 24 x 141 mm
(8.86 x 0.94 x 5.55 inches)
Remote Sensor
Weight
542 grams (1.19 lbs)
without battery
Batteries
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batteries with this product for longer performance.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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:
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