Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock,
Projection and AM/FM Radio
(Model #: PS-L06 / PS-L06U)
User Manual
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Backlight ................................................................. 19
Projector ................................................................. 20
Reset system ........................................................... 21
Safety and care ....................................................... 21
Warnings ................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 22
Specifications .......................................................... 24
Additional resources ................................................ 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About this guide ........................................................ 2
Product overview ....................................................... 3
Getting started .......................................................... 8
Batteries.............................................................. 8
AC power adapter ............................................... 8
Switch between modes ....................................... 9
Change settings .................................................. 9
Remote unit setup...................................................... 9
Clock ...................................................................... 10
Alarm ...................................................................... 11
Calendar ................................................................. 12
Moon phase ............................................................ 13
Barometer ............................................................... 13
Weather forecast ..................................................... 15
Temperature & humidity ........................................... 15
Radio ...................................................................... 18
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In this box, you will find:
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe
Starck with Oregon Scientific Full Weather Station with
Radio-Controlled Projection Clock and AM/FM Radio
(PS-L06 / PS-L06U). This powerful device bundles time
keeping, alarm, indoor and wireless outdoor tempera-
ture and humidity monitoring, weather forecasting,
projection, and digital AM/FM radio into a single tool
you can use from the convenience of your home.
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Main unit
Remote sensor
Batteries
AC/DC power adapter
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
TOP VIEW
DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Snooze / Light button (→ 12, 19)
Light sensor (→ 19)
Projection lens (→ 20)
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2
3
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LCD DISPLAY
DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Low batteries icon (→ 8)
1
Clock (→ 10)
Barometer (→ 13)
Weather forecast (→ 15)
Moon phase (→ 13)
Calendar (→ 12)
Temperature and humidity (→ 15)
Alarm (→ 11)
Radio (→ 18)
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7
3
4
8
9
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6
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BACK VIEW
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Focus – focus projector (→ 20)
Select – switch modes / change settings
Rotation – rotate projector (→ 20)
Up – increase setting / activate auto-synch (→ 11)
Down – decrease setting / deactivate
auto-synch (→ 11)
Alarm –activate / deactivate alarm (→ 12)
Channel – switch remote unit (→ 16)
Radio – turn radio or radio alarm on/off (→ 12, 18)
Station –select a preset station (→ 18)
1
8
2
3
4
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6.
7.
8.
9.
5
10
11
10. Tuning – select AM/FM band (→ 18)
11. Sleep – activate Sleep Timer (→ 19)
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7
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BOTTOM VIEW
DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Battery compartment (→ 8)
5
Light sensitivity knob (→ 20)
Reset button (→ 8, 21)
Antenna (→ 18)
Headphone jack (→ 19)
DC power input jack (→ 8)
Backlight switch (→ 19)
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7
1
2 3
4
NOTE
AC power adapter not shown.
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REMOTE UNIT
DESCRIPTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Temperature / Trend display
Low battery icon
Humidity / Trend / Comfort Level display
°C / °F switches
Channel switches
Reset button
Battery compartment
1
2
4
5
6
7
3
Wall-mount hole
Battery compartment lid
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9
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GETTING STARTED
NOTE
Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you
set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable
batteries.
BATTERIES
Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied
with this product. Replace them whenever the low
battery signal ( ) displays. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the bottom of the main unit, and
insert the batteries. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to
remove the remote unit compartment lid. Be sure to
match the correct polarity, as shown in the battery
compartment. Before you close the lid, press the
RESET button with the point of a blunt object (such as
a ball point pen).
AC POWER ADAPTER
An AC power adapter is supplied for use with the main
unit. You must connect the power adapter if you wish
to use the continuous projection or backlight features.
The jack is located in the battery compartment.
NOTE
If the AC power becomes unavailable, the unit
will automatically switch to battery power.
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SWITCH BETWEEN MODES
Press SELECT. The select mode will flash. The display
will stop flashing if no key is pressed within 5 seconds.
NOTE
Additional remote units sold separately. If you
are using more than one remote unit, be sure to select a
different channel number for each unit.
CHANGE SETTINGS
INSTALLATION
Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess
holes on the back of the unit.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Then, press
UP or DOWN to change each setting. Press SELECT
to switch options.
REMOTE UNIT SET UP
For best results:
Up to 3 remote units can be used with this product to
monitor outdoor temperature and humidity. The
measurement unit (°C or °F) and channel number (1, 2,
or 3) switches are located in the battery compartment,
and should be set prior to installation.
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Before you insert the batteries, select the
measurement unit and channel number first.
Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture.
Do not place the remote unit more than 20 – 30
meters (60 – 90 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
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Position the unit so that it faces the main (indoor)
unit. Minimize obstructions such as doors, walls,
and furniture.
RECEPTION
Reception takes 2 – 10 minutes to complete. Once
complete, the icon will stop blinking.
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best reception.
Strong signal
Weak signal
No signal
CLOCK
This product can automatically synchronize the date and
time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt,
Germany (PS-L06) or Rugby, England (PS-L06U).
When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF
signal, the reception icon will blink during reception.
NOTE
For best results, place the unit away from metal
or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear
view to the sky.
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TO DISABLE OR ENABLE AUTO-
SYNCHRONIZATION
ALARM
When activated, the Melody Alarm starts quietly, then
gradually becomes louder. It shuts off after two minutes.
The LCD display lights up for the first 8 seconds.
In Clock mode, Press DOWN for 2 seconds to disable
the auto-synchronization. The unit will not respond to
radio signals until you reactivate the synchronization.
The Radio alarm turns on the Radio automatically. It will
turn off after 2 hours.
To enable auto-reception, press UP for 2 seconds.
SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK
SET ALARM
1.
2.
3.
Press SELECT to switch to the Clock Mode.
The time will flash.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
1.
2.
3.
Press SELECT several times until the Alarm area
flashes.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode.
the setting mode.
Select the 12/24-hour format, hour, and minute.
Press UP or DOWN to change the setting.
Press SELECT to confirm.
Select the hour, minute, and alarm type (
for
Melody Alarm or for Radio Alarm). Press
UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press
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SELECT to confirm.
TO TURN THE ALARM OFF OR ON
Press RADIO to turn the radio alarm off. Press any
other button to turn the melody alarm off.
If you choose
, also select the melody (1 – 7)
and volume level (Lo or Hi).
To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the next
day), press ALARM.
If you choose
buttons to select the AM/FM band, radio station
, use the radio control
and volume level (→ 18).
CALENDAR
SET DATE
4.
Press SELECT again when you are finished.
Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before
you manually set the date. (→ 11)
SNOOZE
Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button the top of the unit
to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes. The
alarm icon will blink while Snooze is activated.
1.
2.
Press SELECT several times until the calendar
area flashes.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter
the calendar setting mode.
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3.
Select the year, month, date, and language. Press
UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press
SELECT to confirm.
BAROMETER
This product tracks barometric pressure changes over
the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast
(→ 15) and a trend line showing the direction of
barometric change. Barometric changes are measured
by the main (indoor) unit.
NOTE
The language options are (E) English, (F)
French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
MOON PHASE
Press SELECT until the Calendar Area flashes. Then,
press UP or DOWN to change the date and view the
corresponding moon phase.
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BAROMETRIC TREND
VIEW THE LAST 24 HOURS
The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is
always displayed.
Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area
flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to view the last 24
hours history.
Description
Pressure change
(mb/hPa)
Trend
SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE
1 hr
6 hr
You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg)
and altitude. Setting the altitude allows the product to
take more accurate barometric measurements.
Rising
+1
+3
1.
Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area
flashes.
Steady
Failing
Steady
-1
Steady
-3
2.
3.
Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds.
Select altitude (-100 meters to 2500 meters in
increments of 10) and the unit of measurement
(mb/hPa or inHg). Press UP or DOWN to
change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm.
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WEATHER FORECAST
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of
weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with
70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is
always displayed.
With the press of a button, you can check the current
indoor or outdoor temperature, humidity percentage,
comfort level, trend, and record measurements.
Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote
unit.
Partly
Cloudy
Clear
Rainy
Cloudy
Temperature is give at the top; humidity is below.
VIEW MIN / MAX / CURRENT MEASUREMENTS
Press SELECT 3 times until the Temperature and
Humidity Areas flash. Press UP or DOWN to scan the
readings.
CLEAR MIN / MAX MEASUREMENTS
While viewing Min/Max measurements, press and hold
UP or DOWN for 2 seconds until a beep sounds. This
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clears the previous measurements from the memory.
Searchin
No sensor
Sensor found
SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL
While in the Temperature / Humidity Mode, press
CHANNEL to switch between CH 1, 2, or 3, or press
and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds to enter Auto scan
mode. If only 1 remote unit is in use, you will not be
able to change channels or Auto scan. If you select
“Auto”, the channel will change every 3 seconds. To
deactivate, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds
again.
NOTE
Signals from household electrical appliances
such as doorbells and home security systems can cause
temporary reception failures between the indoor and
outdoor units. This is normal and does not affect the
general performance of the product. Reception will
automatically resume once the interference ends.
SENSOR SEARCHING
If there is no remote unit signal, the temperature and
humidity measurement will be blank. Check the remote
unit batteries, or press and hold UP and DOWN for 2
seconds to search for the remote unit(s).
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COMFORT ZONE
TRENDS
The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are shown for
the following conditions.
The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays.
Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity trends are
shown separately.
Temperature
Any
Zone
Relative Humidity
>70%
Temperature
Relative Humidity
+3%
Trend
+0.5 °C
Wet
Dry
Any
<40%
Steady
Steady
-3%
-0.5 °C
40 – 70%
20 – 25 ° C
(68 - 77 ° F)
Comfort
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SET UNIT
VOLUME
While in Temperature / Humidity Mode, press SELECT
for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to switch between
°C and °F. Press SELECT to confirm.
Press UP or DOWN. There are 8 volume levels.
SWITCH AM/FM BAND
Press TUNING to enable auto-tuning. Press again to
switch AM/FM band.
RADIO
SELECT STATION
Press STATION. There are 16 preset channels: 8 for
FM and 8 for AM.
You can listen to PLL digital radio broadcasts with this
product.
ANTENNA
TUNING
The antenna wire is located in the battery compartment.
Press TUNING.Then, press UP or DOWN to scan the
available frequencies. Press and hold UP or DOWN for
2 seconds to auto-scan. The scanning will stop when
an available frequency is found.
Position it for the best reception.
TURN THE RADIO ON OR OFF
Press the RADIO button.
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STORE STATION TO MEMORY
Press STATION for 2 seconds. The assigned number
(1 – 8) will show in the Radio Area.
BACKLIGHT
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5
seconds.
SLEEP TIMER
CONTINUOUS BACKLIGHT
The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this
feature (→ 8).
Press SLEEP. To change the timer length (0 – 120
minutes in increments of 10) press UP or DOWN. The
radio automatically turns off when the timer reaches 0.
To manually turn off the radio, press RADIO.
1.
The BACKLIGHT switch is located in the battery
compartment. Move it to the “ON” position to
enable the continuous backlight. Move it to the
“OFF” position to disable.
HEADPHONES
The headphone jack is located in the battery compart-
ment. Use the headphones for stereo-quality radio
listening.
2.
Move it to the “AUTO” position to enable
continuous backlight controlled by light intensity.
When activated, the backlight will be on
whenever the unit perceives that the room is dark.
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3.
4.
The Light Sensitivity knob is located in the
battery compartment. Rotate to adjust.
NOTE
The maximum projection range is 2 meters (6
feet). The image gets larger the farther you display it.
PROJECT TIME / ALARM STATUS
In a darkened room, press SNOOZE/LIGHT to display
the time and alarm status for 5 seconds.
FLIP IMAGE
When activated, the continuous backlight will be
half as bright as usual. To achieve full brightness,
press SNOOZE/LIGHT.
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT again while the projector is on.
ROTATE IMAGE
The ROTATION switch is located on the back of the
unit. Rotate to adjust.
PROJECTOR
This product has a built-in projector for viewing time
and alarm status at night.
FOCUS IMAGE
The FOCUS switch is located on the back of the unit.
Rotate to adjust.
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CONTINUOUS PROJECTION
The AC power adapter must be plugged in to use this
feature (→ 8).
ball point pen) whenever you change the batteries, or
whenever performance is not behaving as expected
(e.g., unable to establish radio frequency link with
remote unit or automatic clock, etc.) This will return all
settings to default value, and you will lose all stored
information (minimum / maximum temperature and
humidity, preset stations, etc.).
Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds. when
the projection is on. When activated, the time and
alarm status will project continuously.
SAFETY AND CARE
Press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for 2 seconds again
to deactivate.
Wash the unit with a slightly damp cloth and mild
detergent. Avoid dropping the unit or placing it in a
location where the antenna or AC power adapter will be
stepped on.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET buttons are located in the battery
compartments for the main and remote units. Press
these buttons with the tip of a blunt object (such as a
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product. Unauthorized changes may void your
right to use the product.
The content of this user manual are subject to
change without notice.
Images not drawn to scale.
WARNINGS
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
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Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause
electrical shock and damage the unit.
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
Do not tamper with the internal components.
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
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Problem
Symptom
Remedy
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Do not use rechargeable batteries with this
product.
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
Do not scratch the LCD display.
Temperature is out-of-
range.
Shows “LLL”
or “HHH”
Temp
Strange date /
month
Calendar
Change language
(→ 13)
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Do not make any changes or modifications to this
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Problem
Symptom
Remedy
Problem
Symptom
Remedy
Check batteries
(→ 8)
Check location
No continuous
backlight or
projection
Cannot locate
remote unit
Projector
Plug in AC power
adapter
(→ 8, 21)
Remote
unit
(→ 9)
No continuous
backlight or
projection
Backlight
Radio
Plug in AC power
adapter
(→ 8, 19)
Check sensors.
Only one sensor is
working (→ 16 )
Cannot
change
channel
Select radio format
(→ 18)
Reception is
poor / static
1. Remove batteries.
2. Press reset. All
memory items will
return to default.
Cannot
auto-
synchronize
Clock
Adjust the antenna
(→ 18)
3. Replace batteries.
Place clock near a
window (→ 10)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Problem
Symptom
Remedy
4. Place clock near
window / away
from electrical
devices, and wait
10 – 20 minutes.
Main unit dimensions
L x W x H
181 x 45 x 185.3 mm
(7.1 x 1.77 x 7.3 inches)
994 grams with battery
Weight
If it still fails, you may
be too far from a
signal.
Remote unit dimensions
L x W x H
75 x 35 x 78.3mm
(3 x 1.4 x 3.1 inches)
Weight
136 grams with battery
Disable auto-
synchronization
(→ 11)
Cannot
change
clock
Temperature
Unit
Range
°C or °F
Main unit: -5 ˚C to 50 ˚C (23 ˚F to
122 ˚F)
Set altitude / unit
(→ 14)
Strange
reading
Baro
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Remote Unit: -20 ˚C to 60 ˚C (-4 ˚F
to 140 ˚F)
Barometer
Unit
mb/hPa or inHg
Resolution
Comfort
0.1 °C (0.2° F)
Range
500 to 1050mb
(14.77 to 31.01 inHg)
1mb (0.03 inHg)
-100 to 2500 meters (-328 to 8202
feet)
20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F)
(see also, Relative humidity)
Minimum / maximum
Resolution
Altitude
Memory
Trend
+/- 0.5 ˚C (+/- 0.9 ˚F) change
Display
Memory
Trend
Rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy, sunny
24 hour
1mb change in 1 hour or 3mb
change in 6 hours
Relative humidity
Range
Resolution
Main & Remote Unit: 25% to 95%
1%
Comfort
40% to 70%
(see also, Temperature)
Minimum / maximum
3% change
Remote unit
RF frequency
Range
Memory
Trend
433 MHz
30 meters (98 feet) with no
obstructions
Transmission
approximately every 40 seconds
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Channel No.
Unit
1, 2, or 3
°C or °F
Radio
Type
Digital tuning PLL (Phase Lock
Loop) stereo
Radio-controlled clock
Synchronization Auto or disabled
Band
531 to 1602 kHz (AM)
87.5 to 108.0 MHz (FM)
8 AM / 8 FM
Clock display
Hour format
HH:MM:SS
12hr AM/PM (MSF format)
Stations
Volume
8 levels (0 – 7)
24hr (DCF format)
Sleep timer
Headphones
Antenna
120 minutes in increments of 10
Stereo-sound (not supplied)
Wire
Calendar
DD/MMM; weekday selection in 5
languages (E, D, F, I, S)
High, medium, and low tide
7 melody or radio; 2 minute
crescendo (melody only)
8 minutes (melody only)
Moon phase
Alarm
Projector
Display
Rotation
Focusing
Projection
Current time / alarm status
180° and image flip
Manual
Snooze
5-second or continuous
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Power
Main unit
4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V alkaline
batteries (back-up)
AC/DC 7.5V power adapter
(for normal operation and continuous
backlight and projector)
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V alkaline
batteries
Remote unit
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
more about your new product and other Oregon
Scientific products such as digital cameras, hand-held
organizers, health and fitness gear, and weather
stations. The website also includes contact information
for our customer service department, in case you need
to reach us.
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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Additional information:
This product contains the approved transmitter module
TX 07 and complies with the essential requirements of
Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for its
intended use and that the following standard(s) has/have
been applied:
The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the
respective CE marking.
VS-Villingen / Germany August 2003
Gerhard Preis
R&TTE Representative of manufacturer
Radio frequency spectrum
(Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s)
ETSI EN 300 220-3 (Ver. 1.1.1):2000-09
Electromagnetic compatibility
(Article 3.1.b of the R&TTE Directive)
applied standard(s)
RTT&E Compliant Countries:
All EC Countries, Switzerland CH ,
ETSI EN 301 489-1-3 (Ver. 1.4.1):2002-08
Safety of information technology equipment
(Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE directive)
and Norway
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© 2003 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved.
applied standard(s)
EN 60950:2000
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