Oregon Scientific RAR681 Thermometer User Manual


 
TEMPERATURE
To toggle the temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To view outdoor sensor temperature readings:
Press CHANNEL.
shows which remote sensor’s data you are
viewing.
is permanently displayed in the indoor
temperature area.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s
data is displayed for 3 seconds.
To end auto-scan:
Press CHANNEL or MEM.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
TEMPERATURE TREND
Recent indoor / outdoor temperature trends are shown
by the trend icon.
RISING STEADY FALLING
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to -2°C
(37°F to 28°F),
flashes to warn you that the
temperature is approaching freezing.
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the
temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.
HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM
An alarm can be set to sound if the sensor set to
channel 1 records above or below a temperature of
your choice.
To set alarm ON / OFF:
1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO
.
2. Use
or to select high / low temperature alarm.
Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.
3. Press
or to set alarm ON / OFF and press
TEMP HI / LO
to confirm.
4. If alarm has been activated, use
or to select
the temperature.
5. Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.
To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will
resound if the hi / lo temperature selected is recorded
again.
RESET
Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are
a few precautions:
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 subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in
malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged
battery and distorted parts.
Do not tamper with the unit ’s internal components.
Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains
no user-serviceable parts.
Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s
instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Remove batteries when storing the product for a
long time.
Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in
this manual may differ from the actual display.
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
Main unit
Dimensions 86 x 79 x 53 (mm)
(L x W x D) 3.4 x 3.1x 2.1 (in)
Weight 80 g (2.82 lbs) without battery
Remote unit
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 20 mm
(L x W x D)
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.8 in)
Weight 62 g (2.22 ounces) without battery
Temperature
unit – °C / °F
Indoor range -5
°C to 50 °C (23°F to 122°F)
Outdoor range -30
°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
Resolution 0.1
°C (0.2°F)
Remote unit
RF frequency 433MHz
Range Up to 30 meters
(100 ft)
with no obstructions
Transmission Approx. every 40 seconds
Channel no. 1, 2 or 3
Clock
Clock display HH:MM
Hour format 12hr AM/PM or 24hr
Calendar DD/MM or MM/DD
Weekday in 5 (E, G, F, I, S)
languages
Alarm 2-minutes
Power
Main unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
Remote unit 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V batteries
NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries
in temperatures below freezing.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
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more about Oregon Scientific products such as
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you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked
questions and customer downloads.
We hope you will find all the information you need on
our website, however if you’re in the US and would
like to contact the Oregon Scientific Customer Care
department directly, please visit:
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OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit:
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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please call our customer service
number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.
com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all
inquiries instead.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave., Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: RAR681
Product Name: Wireless Indoor / Outdoor
Thermometer
with Digital Clock
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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