Weather Forecast Station with
Atomic Time
Model: BAR206 / BAR206A
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Overview .....................................................................2
Front View ..............................................................2
Back View ..............................................................2
Remote Sensor .......................................................3
Getting Started ...........................................................3
Insert Batteries........................................................3
Remote Sensor...........................................................3
Sensor Data Transmission......................................4
Clock ...........................................................................4
Clock Reception......................................................4
Manually Set Clock .................................................5
Weather Forecast.......................................................5
Temperature And Humidity ......................................6
Ice Warning.............................................................6
Backlight ....................................................................6
Reset...........................................................................6
Precautions................................................................6
Specifications ............................................................7
About Oregon Scientific ...........................................7
EU-Declaration of Conformity ..................................7
FCC Statement...........................................................7
Declaration of Conformity........................................8
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1. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
2. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
3. EU / UK: Select the nearest radio signal (BAR206
only)
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (see FIG 2).
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
LOCATION
MEANING
Clock / alarm and indoor
temperature area
Main unit batteries low
REMOTE SENSOR (FIG 3)
Outdoor temperature area
Sensor batteries low
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REMOTE SENSOR
The main unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
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To set up the sensor:
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1. Open the battery compartment (see FIG 3).
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 1.5 m (5 ft) and which can shield it from direct
sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.
1. LED status indicator
2. Wall mount hole
3. Battery compartment
4. RESET hole
5. CHANNEL switch
GETTING STARTED
INSERT BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment.
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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.
1.5 m (5 ft)
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
Use alkaline batteries for longer usage and
consumer grade lithium batteries in temperatures below
freezing.
BAR206:
Slide EU / UK to select the signal received.
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EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
To search for a sensor:
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UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500 km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
Press and hold
+ MODE.
BAR206A:
WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000 miles) of Fort
Collins Colorado.
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status:
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ICON
DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching for
sensor(s).
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold
reception.
to enable or
to disable signal
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To select display mode:
Press MODE to choose between clock with seconds /
weekday / calendar.
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
search.
to force another signal
WEATHER FORECAST
Clock signal reception indicator:
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius with a
75% accuracy.
STRONG SIGNAL
WEAK SIGNAL NO SIGNAL
Sunny
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
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.
Rainy
BAR206: Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23 hours
from the received clock signal time.
Snowy
BAR206A: Select the time zone: (P) Pacific, (E)
Eastern, (C) Central or (M) Mountain.
The language options are English (E), German
(D), French (F), Italian (I), and Spanish (S).
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
PRECAUTIONS
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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.
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold
for 3 seconds.
To end press
+ MEM to display each sensor’s data
.
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 temperature is out of this range.
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BACKLIGHT
Press LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.
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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.
RESET
The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
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com/service/support
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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit: www2.
oregonscientific.com/about/international
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H
94 x 49 x 164 mm
(3.70 x 1.93 x 6.46 in)
Weight
241 g (8.5 oz) without battery
EU-DECLARTION OF CONFORMITY
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Weather
Forecast Station with Atomic Time (Model: BAR206 /
BAR206A) is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A
copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity
is available on request via our Oregon Scientific
Customer Service.
Resolution
0.1°C (0.2°F)
433 MHz
Signal frequency
Humidity range
25% - 95%
Humidity resolution 1%
Power
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT (THN132N)
L x W x H
96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.78 x 1.97 x 0.87 in)
Weight
62 g (2.22 ounces)
Transmission range 30 m (98 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EC countries,Switzerland CH
Power
1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
and Norway
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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.
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
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(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please call our customer service
com, or on the warranty card for this product) for all
inquiries instead.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
We
Name:
Address:
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.
Oregon Scientific, Inc.
19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.:
1-800-853-8883
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:
declare that the product
Product No.:
Product Name:
BAR206 / BAR206A
Weather Forecast Station with
Atomic Time
IDT Technology Limited
Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Manufacturer:
Address:
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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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
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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.
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Weather Forecast Station with Atomic Time
Model: BAR206 / BAR206A
USER MANUAL
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