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RESET
The
RESET
button is located near the battery compartment.
Press it whenever you change the batteries, or whenever
performance is not behaving as expected (e.g., unable to
establish radio frequency link with the main unit). This will
return all settings to default values, and you will lose all
stored information.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The following settings and information only apply
if you have an Oregon Scientific compatible weather station.
On the main unit weather station, UV readings are recorded
and interpreted in two areas of the display:
1. UV bar chart display.
2. The UV value display.
Based on readings transmitted from the sensor, the main
unit can calculate maximum sun exposure times before
the skin starts to burn. Each calculation can be customized
for a specific user (1-4). Calculations are updated every
time a new UV reading is received from the sensor. This
calculation is based on three factors:
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SKIN TYPE (user-selectable)
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SPF (user-selectable)
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UV DATA (collected by sensor)
SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
Individuals react differently to sun exposure. The SPF
indicates the level of protection needed when time is spent
under the sun. The selectable SPF range is between
1-50 and relates to how susceptible you are to getting
sunburn. Enter an SPF setting that corresponds to the SPF
protection you choose for your sunscreen products.
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1-11 (low protection)
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12-29 (moderate protection)
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30-50 (high protection)
For example, if your skin is sensitive and you get sun burnt
easily, you will need a lot of protection from the sun’s UV
rays. In this case you should use a sunscreen with an SPF
rating of 30-50 for maximum safety, then input the
respective SPF in the main unit setting for accurate
calculation.
NOTE
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