Weather Trends ..................................................... 7
Advanced Weather Station
with Atomic Time
Moon Phase .............................................................. 7
Backlight ................................................................... 7
Reset.......................................................................... 7
Precautions............................................................... 7
Specifications ........................................................... 8
About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 8
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................. 8
Model: BAR208HG
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Overview.................................................................... 2
Front View ............................................................. 2
Back View ............................................................. 3
Remote Sensor ..................................................... 3
Getting Started.......................................................... 3
Insert Batteries ...................................................... 3
Remote Sensor ......................................................... 4
Sensor Data Transmission .................................... 4
Clock.......................................................................... 5
Clock Reception .................................................... 5
Manually Set Clock ............................................... 5
Weather Forecast ..................................................... 6
Weather Warning Message...................................... 6
Temperature and Humidity...................................... 6
Ice Warning ........................................................... 6
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REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
BACK VIEW (FIG 2)
2
1
4
5
3
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
2
1
3
5. CHANNEL switch
GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG
1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2).
2. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
3. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
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LOCATION
MEANING
Clock / alarm and
Main unit batteries low
Indoor temperature area
Outdoor temperature area Sensor batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
To set up the sensor:
1. Open the battery compartment (see FIG 3).
2. Select a channel then press RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
1.5m(5ft)
4. Place the sensor within 30 m (98 ft) of the main unit
using the table stand or wall mount.
TIP Ideal placements for the sensor would be in any
location on the exterior of the home at a height of not
more than 1.5 m (5 ft) and which can shield it from direct
sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
NOTE Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below
freezing.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
To search for a sensor:
Press and hold
+ MODE.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status:
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ICON
DESCRIPTION
reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window,
press and hold to force another signal search.
Main unit is searching for
sensor(s).
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNAL
A channel has been found.
NO SIGNAL
The sensor cannot be found.
TIP The transmission range may vary depending on
many factors. You may need to experiment with various
locations to get the best results.
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception
first.
CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE.
CLOCK RECEPTION
2. Press
or
to change the settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: time zone, 12/24 hr format, hour,
minute, year, calendarmode(day–month/month–day),
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.
month, day and language.
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EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours from the
received clock signal time.
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UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
NOTE The language options are English (E), German
(D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold
reception.
to enable or
to disable signal
To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds /
weekday / calendar / moon phase.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak,
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal. If signal
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WEATHER FORECAST
Risk of foggy conditions
Risk of icy conditions
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with a
75% accuracy.
Sunny
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold
for 3 seconds.
+ MEM to display each sensor’s data
Rainy
To end press
.
Snowy
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE
Press MEM repeatedly.
The weather warning messages provide indications of
probable circumstances that may arise based on the
weather station’s calculations. The meanings for the
warnings are illustrated below:
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.
ICE WARNING
Warning
Meaning
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2 °C (37°F
to 28°F), LED indicator will flash, and will stop flashing
once the temperature is out of this range.
Risk of high temperatures
Risk of fast wind speeds
Risk of a storm
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WEATHER TRENDS
PRECAUTIONS
The temperature, humidity and pressure trend icons are
based on recent sensor readings.
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Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity.
Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such
as newspapers, curtains etc.
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.
This invalidates the warranty.
Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
Images shown in this manual may differ from the
actual display.
When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment.
Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon
Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer’s care instructions for information.
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
RISE
STEADY
FALL
MOON PHASE
In moon phase mode, press
the years (2001 to 2099).
or
to scan through
Full Moon
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First quarter
Waning Gibbous
Last quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Crescent
NOTE Star icons around the moon phase will be displayed
from 6 o’clock in the evening to 6 o’clock the next morning.
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BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
RESET
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Please note that some units are equipped with a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery
compartment before first use.
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
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NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
more about Oregon Scientific products. If you’re in
the US and would like to contact our Customer Care
department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.
com/service/support
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
OR
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H
Call 1-800-853-8883.
94 x 51 x 182.5 mm
(3.70 x 2.01 x 7.19 in)
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international
Weight
241 g (8.5 oz) without battery
-5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
0.1°C (0.2°F)
Temperature range
Resolution
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Advanced
Weather Station withAtomic Time (Model: BAR208HG) is
in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Acopy of the
signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available
on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer Service.
Signal frequency
Humidity range
Humidity resolution
Power
433 MHz
25% - 95%
1%
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THGN132N)
L x W x H
50 x 22 x 96 mm
(1.97 x 0.87 x 3.78 in)
Weight
62 g (2.22 ounces)
without battery
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
CH
All EC countries, Switzerland
Transmission range
Temperature range
Humidity range
Power
30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
25% - 95%
N
and Norway
1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V battery
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