Wireless Thermo-Hygro Clock
Model : RMR603HGA
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Thermo-Hygro Clock (RMR603HGA). This device
bundles precise time keeping, alarm, and temperature
and humidity monitoring features into a single tool you
can use from the convenience of your home.
more about other Oregon Scientific products such as
digital cameras, hand-held organizers, health and fitness
gear, and projection clocks. The website also includes
contact information for our customer service department,
in case you need to reach us.
In this box, you will find:
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Main unit
Remote sensor (THGR122NX)
Keep this manual handy as you use your new product.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well
as technical specifications and warnings you should
know.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. SNOOZE / LIGHT: Press to activate backlight or
snooze.
2. Temperature Area: Readings, trend line, sensor
reception status and channel number
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3
3. Humidity Area: Readings; trend line, and sensor
battery status
4. Clock / Alarm Area: Time, time zone, day of week,
month, date, alarm and Atomic Clock reception
status
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5.
: Press to increase setting, activateAtomic Clock
signal reception
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6
: Press to decrease setting
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7. MODE: Press to change display / settings
8. MEM: Press to view current or saved max / min
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temperature or humidity readings
9. CHANNEL: Press to switch remote sensor
10. ((.)): Press to view alarm settings
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BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. °C / °F switch
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2
4. ZONE: Press to switch time zones,
deactivate Atomic Clock signal reception
5. RESET hole
6. Table stand
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
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1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET
1. LCD display
2. LED Status indicator
3. Channel number (1 - 3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
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CHANGE SETTINGS
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
Batteries are not supplied with this product. You will need
to purchase 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for
the main unit, and 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries
for the remote sensor.
2. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNT
Insert the stand on the back of the product, or mount it
on a wall with a nail.
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.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
NOTE
shows when batteries are low.
UNIT
LOCATION
Main
Humidity Area when the
INDOOR humidity is
shown.
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
Remote
Humidity Area when the
OUTDOOR humidity is
shown.
This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo/
Hygro Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity
data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors.
Additional sensors sold separately.
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For best results:
SETUP SENSOR
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Insert the batteries and select the channel and
temperature unit before you mount the sensor.
Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a
small Phillips screwdriver.
Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
1. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown
in the battery compartment.
Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters
(98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
2. Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
compartment.
Position the sensor so that it faces the main
(indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as
doors, walls, and furniture.
SWITCH
Channel
OPTION
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Place the sensor in a location with a clear view
to the sky, away from metallic or electronic
objects.
Channel 1 - 3. If you are using
more than one sensor, select a
different channel for each sensor.
Position the sensor close to the main unit
during cold winter months as below-freezing
temperatures may affect battery performance and
signal transmission.
3. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the sensor to 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.)
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
4. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
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DATA TRANSMISSION
CLOCK
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Temperature and
Humidity Areas shows the status.
This product shows the current time, time zone, and day
of week in English, Spanish, or French. The time is
automatically updated by the US Atomic Clock in
Boulder, Colorado unless you disable this feature.
Signals are collected by the main unit when it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
At least 1 channel has
been found.
Channel 1 is selected (number
will change depending on the
sensor you select)
Initial reception takes 2 - 10 minutes, and is initiated
when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press
RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop
blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.
--- shows in Temp /
Humidity Areas
The selected sensor cannot
be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
To search for a sensor, press and hold MEM and
CHANNEL for 2 seconds.
To force a manual search forAtomic Clock signals, press
and hold UP for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check
the batteries.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the
batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.
Signals from household devices such as
NOTE
doorbells, electronic garage doors, and home security
systems may cause temporary reception failure. This is
normal and does not affect general product performance.
The reception will resume once the interference ends.
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TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON/OFF
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Perform this step if you cannot receive Atomic Clock
signals. Press and hold ZONE for 2 seconds. Then,
manually set the clock following the "Set Clock"
instructions (below).
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds,
Clock with Weekday and Calendar.
ALARM
The signal icon indicates that the Atomic Clock
feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm
and 8-minute snooze.
SET CLOCK
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
You only need to do this if you have disabled theAtomic
Clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or
cannot receive a signal).
Press ((.)) . The Alarm Time and On/Off status will show
in the Clock Area.
SET ALARM
1. Open the battery compartment.
1. Press ((.)).
2. Press ZONE repeatedly to display the desired Time
Zone: (P) Pacific, (M) Mountain, (C) Central, or
(E) Eastern.
2. Press and hold ((.)) again for 2 seconds. TheAlarm
settings will blink.
3. Close the battery compartment.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
change settings. Press ((.)) to confirm.
4. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock
Area will blink.
5. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day and
language. Press UP or DOWN to change the
setting. Press MODE to confirm.
NOTE
The language options are (E) English,
(F) French, and (S) Spanish.
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ACTIVATE ALARM
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The
switch is located in the battery compartment. The setting
for the main unit overrides the remote sensor setting.
Press ((.)) to activate or deactivate the Alarm.
in the Clock Area when the Alarm is activated.
shows
SNOOZE ALARM
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to silence the Alarm for
8 minutes.
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3.
If no button is pressed, the Alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after
8 minutes.
The icon shows the selected sensor.
Kinetic-
wave
Icon
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Designat-
ed
Display
Remote Remote Remote
Display Display Display
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
Indoor
Display
This product can display the following temperature and
humidity information:
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Current, minimum and maximum readings
Trend line
To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be
displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press
CHANNEL or MEM.
Data is collected by the remote sensors and displayed
every 40 seconds.
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NOTE
If you use a sensor that collects only
BACKLIGHT
temperature data, humidity will not be shown.
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to activate the backlight for
5 seconds.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)
and minimum (MIN) records for the selected sensor. To
clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET buttons are located in the battery
compartments for the main unit and sensors. Press
RESET when you change the batteries and whenever
performance is not behaving as expected (for example,
unable to establish radio frequency link with remote
sensor or radio-controlled clock).
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND
The trend lines are shown next to the Temperature and
Humidity readings.
NOTE
When you press RESET, all settings will return
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
Trend
ICON
Rising
Steady
Falling
SAFETY AND CARE
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.
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WARNINGS
TROUBLESHOOTING
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
Problem
Calendar
Symptom
Remedy
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Never immerse the product in water. This can
cause electrical shock and damage the product.
Change language
Strange date /
month
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9)
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
Clock
Cannot adjust Disable Atomic Clock
clock 9)
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Do not tamper with the internal components.
Cannot auto- 1. Adjust batteries.
synch 6)
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
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2. Press RESET
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Do not use rechargeable batteries with this
product.
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3. Manually activate
Atomic Clock
feature ( 9)
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
Do not scratch the LCD display.
Temp
Shows "LLL" Temperature is out-of-
or "HHH" range
Do not make any changes or modifications to this
product. Unauthorized changes may void your right to
use the product. The technical specification of this
product and contents of this user guide are subject to
change without notice. Images not drawn to scale.
Remote
sensor
Cannot locate Check batteries ( 6)
remote
Check location ( 6)
sensor
Cannot
change
channel
Check sensors. Only
one sensor is
working( 7)
Data does
not match
main unit
Initiate a manual sensor
search ( 8)
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
SPECIFICATIONS
RF frequency
Range
433 MHz
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
30 meters (98 feet)
with no obstructions
L x W x H
116 x 125 x 57 mm
(4.57 x 4.92 x 2.24 inches)
Transmission
Channel No.
Unit
every 40 seconds
1 - 3
Weight
7.90 ounces with battery
°C or °F
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
L x W x H
92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x .79 inches)
CLOCK
Atomic Clock
Auto or manual
(disabled)
Weight
2.22 ounces without battery
Clock display
Hour format
Time zone
HH:MM:SS
12hr AM/PM
TEMPERATURE
Unit
°C or °F
-5 °C to 50 °C
(23 °F to 122 °F)
-20 °C to 60 °C
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
0.1 °C (0.2° F)
Min / Max
Pacific (P), Mountain (M),
Central (C), or Eastern (E)
Indoor Range
Calendar
Alarm
MM/DD; weekday in
3 languages (E, F, S)
Outdoor Range
2- minute crescendo
Resolution
Memory
POWER
Main unit batteries
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
alkaline
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Range
25% to 95%
1%
Sensor batteries
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
alkaline
Resolution
Memory
Min / Max
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
FCC STATEMENT
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
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.
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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.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit 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:
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is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The information below is not to be used as contact for
support or sales. Please call our customer service number
the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.
1) This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
We
Name:
Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address:
19861 SW 95th Place,
Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.:
Fax No.:
1-800-853-8883
1-503-684-8883
declare that the product
Product No.:
RMR603HGA
Product Name:
Manufacturer:
Address:
Wireless Thermo-Hygro Clock
IDT Technology Limited
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
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