Oregon Scientific BA888 User Manual

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FEATURES
- Electronic Barometer with barometric pressure and
trend.
- Weather forecast indication shows sunny, slightly
cloudy, cloudy and rainy.
- Displays indoor temperature and indoor relative
humidity at the same time.
- Comfort zone indicatior: shows ideal humidity and
temperature for personal comfort.
- User selectable °C or °F units of measure.
- User selectable mb / hPa or inHg units of measure.
- Clock display shows hour, minute / calendar display,
month and date.
- Daily alarm.
- Built-in low battery signal indication.
- Wall mounting and table standing features.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model BA888
ELECTRONIC BAROMETER
Thank you for purchasing the Oregon Scientific barometer.
This barometer has been designed specificially with
performance and ease of use in mind. As with all Oregon
Scientific products, this barometer is made to the highest
quality standards using precision electronic components
and should give you many years of trouble-free use.
Please read the User’s Guide carefully before use to ensure
you get the best out of your new barometer.
Please note that the accuracy of the weather forecasting
is about 70 ~ 75 percent, when monitoring changes in
barometric pressure alone, therefore, we cannot be held
responsible for any issues that may arise due to wrong
forecasting with this unit.

Oregon Scientific BA888 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Time Display	Yes
Alarm Function	Yes
Power Source	Battery
Humidity Display	Yes
Outdoor Sensor	Yes
Temperature Measurement	Yes
Humidity Measurement	Yes
Type	Weather Station
Temperature Display	Yes
Weather Forecast	Yes
Radio Controlled Clock	Yes
Temperature Range	-20°C to 60°C
Humidity Range	95%
Power Source (Details)	2 x AA batteries

Summary

Features

Electronic Barometer with Pressure and Trend

Highlights core function: displaying barometric pressure and its trend.

Weather Forecast Indication

Describes forecast conditions: sunny, cloudy, rainy.

Installing and Replacing Batteries

Battery Type and Quantity

Specifies the unit uses four UM-4 'AAA' size batteries.

Battery Replacement Procedure

Details steps for removing old and installing new batteries.

Display and Functions

Weather Forecast and Pressure Trend Display

Explains display of weather forecast symbols and pressure trend charts.

About the Altitude Setting

Altitude Setting for Local Pressure

Altitude Setting for Sea Level Pressure

How to Set Altitude, Clock & Calendar

Setting the Altitude

Procedure to set altitude using MODE, UP, and DOWN buttons.

Setting Clock and Calendar

Steps to set month, day, clock format (12/24 hr), hour, and minute.

How to Set the Daily Alarm

Setting the Alarm Hour

Procedure to set desired alarm hour using ALARM and UP/DOWN buttons.

Setting the Alarm Minute

Procedure to set desired alarm minute using ALARM and UP/DOWN buttons.

Activating/Deactivating the Alarm

How to toggle the alarm between activated and deactivated.

How to Recall Stored Pressure History

Accessing Pressure History Data

How to Select Temperature Units

Celsius vs. Fahrenheit Selection

How to Select Pressure Units

mb/hPa vs. inHg Selection

Reset Button Function

Using the Reset Button

How to use a pointed object to press the RESET button to correct malfunctions.

Low Battery Signal Indication

Battery Replacement Alert

Maintenance

General Care Instructions

Battery Usage and Handling

Specifications

Operating and Measuring Ranges

Details on operating temp, measuring ranges for temp, humidity, and pressure.

Display Resolution and Sampling Cycles

Information on resolution and sampling cycles for temp, humidity, and pressure.

Altitude Compensation and Pressure Resolution

Specs for altitude compensation range and pressure display resolution.