Wireless Thermo Clock
Model : RAR601
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Thermo Clock (RAR601). This device bundles alarm
clock and temperature 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
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
1. Outdoor Temperature Area : Readings, sensor
battery and reception status
2. Indoor Temperature Area : Readings and main
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5
unit battery status.
1
2
3. Clock / Alarm Area : Time, day of week, month,
date, alarm
4.
: Press to increase setting
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6
MODE
MEM
5.
6
: Press to decrease setting
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8
MODE : Press to change display / settings
7. MEM : Press to view current or max / min
temperature readings
8. ((.)) : Press to view alarm settings, activate alarm
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BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. °C / °F switch
4. RESET hole
5. Table stand
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2
3
4
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REMOTE SENSOR
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1
2, 3
1. Wall mount hole
1. LED Status indicator
2. Battery compartment
3. Battery compartment cover
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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-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline batteries for
the main unit, and 2 x UM-3 (AA) 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
Indoor Temperature Area
OutdoorTemperatureArea.
Remote
REMOTE SENSOR
This product is shipped with a Sensor that collects
temperature readings. Only one sensor can be used with
this product.
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For best results:
SETUP SENSOR
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Insert the batteries before you mount the sensor.
1. Open the remote sensor battery compartment with
a small Phillips screwdriver.
Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown
in the battery compartment.
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Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters
(98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
3. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the main unit 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.)
Position the sensor so that it faces the main
(indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as
doors, walls, and furniture.
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Place the sensor in a location with a clear view
to the sky, away from metallic or electronic
objects.
4. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
Position the sensor close to the main unit
during cold winter months as below-freezing
temperatures may affect battery performance and
signal transmission.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
DATA TRANSMISSION
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 78 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Outdoor
Temperature Area shows the status.
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ICON
DESCRIPTION
CLOCK
Main unit is searching for
sensor.
This product has two displays: Clock with day of week
in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German, and
Calendar display with date and month.
Sensor signal is steady.
--- shows
The sensor cannot be
found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
SET CLOCK
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock
Area will blink.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
2. Select the hour format (12 or 24 hour), hour, minute,
year, month, day, and language. Press UP or
DOWN to change the setting. Press MODE to
confirm.
To search for the sensor, press and hold UP and DOWN
for 2 seconds.
NOTE
If the sensor is still not found, check the
batteries, obstructions, and remote unit location.
NOTE The language options are (D) German,
(E) English, (F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
NOTE
Signals from household devices such as
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
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.
Press MODE to toggle between Clock and Calendar
display.
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ALARM
TEMPERATURE
This product can display current, maximum, and
minimum temperature readings collected by the
main unit (indoor) and remote sensor (outdoor).
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo
alarm.
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
Outdoor temperature data is collected by the remote
sensor and displayed every 78 seconds.
Press ((.)). The Alarm Time and On/Off status will show
in the Clock Area.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
SET ALARM
Press the °C / °F button to switch between temperature
units. The button is located in the battery compartment.
1. Press ((.)) to switch to Alarm display.
2. Press and hold ((.)) again for 2 seconds. TheAlarm
settings will blink.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)
and minimum (MIN) records.
change settings. Press ((.)) to confirm.
To clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press ((.)) to activate or deactivate the Alarm.
shows
in the Alarm Area when the Alarm is activated.
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RESET SYSTEM
WARNINGS
The RESET button is located in the battery
compartments for the main unit. 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).
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
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Never immerse the product in water. This can
cause electrical shock and damage the product.
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
NOTE
When you press RESET, all settings will return
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Do not tamper with the internal components.
to default value, and you will lose all stored inform
ation.
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
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Do not use rechargeable batteries with this
product.
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.
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
Do not scratch the LCD display.
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.
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TEMPERATURE
Unit
TROUBLESHOOTING
°C or °F
-5 °C to 50 °C
(23 °F to 122 °F)
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
Indoor Range
Problem
Calendar
Symptom
Remedy
Outdoor Range
-20 °C to 60 °C
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
Change language
Strange date /
month
Resolution
Memory
0.1 °C (0.2° F)
Min / Max
(
9)
Temp
Shows "LLL" Temperature is out-of-
or "HHH" range
REMOTE SENSOR
RF frequency
Range
Remote
sensor
Cannot locate Check batteries ( 6)
remote
433 MHz
Check location ( 7)
sensor
30 meters (98 feet)
with no obstructions
Data does not Initiate a manual sensor
match main
unit
search ( 8)
Transmission
every 78 seconds
CLOCK
Clock display
Hour format
Calendar
HH:MM
SPECIFICATIONS
12hr AM/PM or 24hr
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
DD/MM; weekday in
5 languages
(D, E, F, I, S)
L x W x H
103 x 48 x 75 mm
(4.06 x 1.89 x 2.96 inches)
Alarm
2- minute crescendo
Weight
1.62 ounces with battery
POWER
Main unit batteries
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
alkaline
L x W x H
96 x 50 x 62 mm
(3.8 x 2.0 x 2.4 inches)
Sensor batteries
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
alkaline
Weight
46 grams without battery
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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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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
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.:
RAR601
Product Name:
Manufacturer:
Address:
Wireless Thermo 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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