Oregon Scientific BAR208HGA User Manual

Advanced Weather Station
with Atomic Time
Model: BAR208HGA
USER MANUAL
EN
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW (FIG 1)
1. Remote sensor reception indicator
2. Moon phase reading
3. Weather forecast
4. Indoor temperature with temperature trend
5. Clock signal reception indicator
6. MODE: Change settings / display
7. / : Increase / decrease settings; activate / deacti
vate clock reception signal
8. Outdoor temperature with temperature trend
9. Outdoor humidity with humidity trend
10. Weather warning message
11. Indoor humidity with humidity trend
12. Time zone
13. Clock with weekday
14. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity
15. LIGHT: Activate backlight for 5 seconds
16. Ice alert LED indicator
BACK VIEW (FIG 2)
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2
3
4
5
7
14
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15
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12
1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
1. LCD display
2. LED status indicator
3. Wall mount hole
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
6. Battery compartment
GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
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 with a small Philips
screwdriver and insert batteries, matching the polarity.
2. Select a channel then press
RESET.
3. Close the battery door.
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 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:
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for sensor(s).
A channel has been found.
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.
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2
3
4
5
6
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with WWVB-60 signal, within 3200km (2000
miles) of Fort Collins Colorado.
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold to
enable or to disable signal reception.
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
reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window,
press and hold to force another signal search.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK SIGNALNO SIGNAL
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the signal reception first.
1. Press and hold
MODE.
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, calendar mode (day – month / month
– day), month, day and language.
Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (E) Eastern, (C) Central or
(M) Mountain.
NOTE The language options are English (E), German (D),
French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds /
weekday / calendar / moon phase.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius (US- with a 75%
accuracy).
Sunny
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE
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:
Warning Meaning
Risk of high temperatures
Risk of fast wind speeds
Risk of a storm
Risk of foggy conditions
Risk of icy conditions
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold
+ MEM to display each sensor’s data for
3 seconds.
To end press
.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM.
ICE WARNING
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

Oregon Scientific BAR208HGA Specifications

General

Product color	White
Clock function	Yes
Weather forecast	-
Measuring functions	Indoor thermometer, Outdoor thermometer
Measuring functions trend display	Thermometer
Humidity measuring range (outside) (H-H)	25 - 95 %
Temperature measurement range (inside) (T-T)	-5 - 50 °C
Temperature measurement range (outside) (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Battery type	AAA
Battery voltage	1.5 V

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	51 mm
Width	94 mm
Height	182.5 mm
Weight	241 g

Summary

Clock Functions

Clock Reception

Explains automatic clock synchronization with WWVB-60 signal and how to enable/disable reception.

Manually Set Clock

Details the steps to manually set the time zone, format, hour, minute, year, calendar, month, day, and language.

Getting Started

Insert Batteries

Instructions for removing the battery compartment, inserting batteries, and pressing reset.

Remote Sensor Setup

Steps to open the compartment, insert batteries, select a channel, and place the sensor within range.

Select Display Mode

Instructions on how to cycle through clock modes like seconds, weekday, calendar, or moon phase.

Remote Sensor Operations

Sensor Data Transmission

Explains the sensor reception icon status and how to search for sensors.

Weather Features

Weather Forecast Explanation

Details the product's ability to forecast weather within a specific radius and accuracy.

Weather Warning Messages

Provides meanings for various weather warning messages like HEAT, WIND, STORM, FOG, and FROST.

Temperature and Humidity

Instructions on toggling temperature units, auto-scanning sensors, and viewing/clearing min/max records.

Ice Warning Indicator

Explains the flashing LED indicator for temperatures between 3°C and -2°C (37°F and 28°F).

Weather Trends and Moon Phase

Weather Trends Explanation

Details how temperature, humidity, and pressure trend icons are based on recent sensor readings.

Moon Phase Navigation

Instructions on how to scan through the years to display different moon phases.

General Operations

Backlight Activation

Instructions on how to activate the backlight for 5 seconds.

Reset Unit

Details how to reset the unit to its default settings.

Precautions and Safety

General Precautions

Lists important precautions for operating and handling the unit, including environmental and cleaning guidelines.

Battery Safety

Guidelines on using fresh batteries, not mixing old and new, and proper disposal of old batteries.

Technical Specifications

Main Unit Specifications

Details dimensions, weight, temperature range, resolution, signal frequency, humidity range, and power requirements.

Remote Unit Specifications

Details dimensions, weight, transmission range, temperature range, and power requirements for the remote sensor.

Compliance Information

FCC Statement

Information regarding compliance with FCC rules, including warnings about modifications and interference.

Declaration of Conformity

States conformity with FCC rules and identifies the manufacturer and product details.