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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific

TM

 Jumbo 

Weather  Station  (BAR283).  This  powerful  device 
bundles  time  keeping,  weather  forecast,  indoor  and 
outdoor temperature, with remote control facility, into a 
single tool you can use from the convenience of your 
home. 

In this box, you will find:

•  Main unit (BAR283)
•  Remote sensor (RTHR328N)
•  Main unit batteries, 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
•  Remote sensor batteries, 2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V

NOTE

 The THGR328N (5-Channel) and THR228N (3-

Channel) remote sensors are also compatible with this 
weather station. If you purchase the THGR328N sensor, 
the  humidity  reading  will  not  show  on  the  BAR283. 
Additional sensors are sold separately. Please contact 
your local stockist for more information.
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.

Jumbo Weather Station 

Model: BAR283

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Introduction ............................................................... 1
Product Overview ..................................................... 2

  Front View .............................................................. 2
  Back View .............................................................. 2
  LCD Display

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2

  Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Front View ............ 3
  Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - Back View ............ 3
  Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) - LCD Display ......... 3

Getting Started .......................................................... 3

  Batteries ................................................................. 3

Remote Sensor (RTHR328N) ................................... 3

  Sensor Set Up ........................................................ 3
  Sensor Data Transmission ..................................... 4
  Select Sensor Channel .......................................... 4
  Search for Sensor .................................................. 4

Clock and Calendar .................................................. 4

  Radio-Controlled Clock .......................................... 4
  Turn Radio-Controlled Clock ON / OFF ................. 5
  Set Clock ................................................................ 5
  Switch Clock Display .............................................. 5
  Hourly Chime ......................................................... 5

Alarm ......................................................................... 6

  View Alarm Settings ............................................... 6
  Set Alarm ................................................................ 6
  Activate Alarm ........................................................ 6
  Silence Alarm ......................................................... 6

Weather Forecast ..................................................... 6

  Weather Forecast Icons ......................................... 6

Temperature .............................................................. 6

  Maximum / Minimum Records ................................ 6
  Select Measurement Unit ....................................... 6

Backlight ................................................................... 6
Reset System ............................................................ 6
Safety and Care ........................................................ 7
Warnings ................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 7
Specifications ........................................................... 7
About Oregon Scientific .......................................... 8
EU-Declaration of Conformity  ................................ 8

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Summary of Contents for BAR283

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Page 2: ...step instructions as well as technical speci cations and warnings you should know Jumbo Weather Station Model BAR283 USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction 1 Product Overview 2 Front View 2 Back View 2 LCD...

Page 3: ...um minimum and current readings 3 Weather Forecast Area Animated weather forecast 4 Outdoor Temperature Area Maximum minimum and current readings sensor channel number Clock Alarm Calendar Area 1 2 3...

Page 4: ...ttery change To install the main unit batteries NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries shows when batteries are low UNIT LOCATION Main Clock Alarm Calendar Area Remote Sensor Outdoor Temperature Area...

Page 5: ...periment with various locations to get the best results SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the sensor s every 60 Seconds The reception icon shown in the Outdoor Temperature Area indicates the...

Page 6: ...icon will NOT appear on the display SET CLOCK You only need to do this if you have disabled the radio controlled clock or if you are too far from a RF signal 1 Press and hold MODE LIGHT for 2 seconds...

Page 7: ...rometric pressure trend readings The LCD display shows an animated icon indicating the forecasted weather WEATHER FORECAST ICONS ICON DESCRIPTION Day Night Clear Day Night Partly cloudy Cloudy Rainy S...

Page 8: ...separately for special treatment is necessary NOTE The technical speci cation of this product and contents of this user manual are subject to change without notice Images not drawn to scale TROUBLESHO...

Page 9: ...the information you need on our website however if you re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scienti c Customer Care department directly please visit www2 oregonscienti c com service defau...

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