Wireless Weather Station with
Temperature, Ice Alert and
Radio-Controlled Clock
Model: BAR386
User Manual
Temperature ...............................................................7
Temperature and Pressure Trend ............................8
Ice Warning ............................................................. 8
HI / LO Temperature Alarm ..................................... 8
Moon Phase ............................................................... 8
Reset .......................................................................... 9
Precautions ............................................................... 9
Specifications ............................................................9
About Oregon Scientific ......................................... 10
EU-Declaration of Conformity ................................ 10
Wireless Weather Station with
Temperature, Ice Alert and Radio-
Controlled Clock
Model: BAR386
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
Clock Overview.......................................................... 2
Front View ............................................................... 2
Back View ............................................................... 2
LCD Display ............................................................ 3
Remote Sensor (THN132N) .................................... 4
Getting Started .......................................................... 4
Batteries .................................................................. 4
Remote Sensor ..........................................................4
Sensor Data Transmission ...................................... 6
Clock .......................................................................... 6
Clock Reception ...................................................... 6
Reception Signal ..................................................... 6
Set Clock.................................................................. 6
Alarm........................................................................... 7
Weather Forecast ...................................................... 7
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BACK VIEW
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting this Oregon ScientificTM Wireless
Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and Radio-
Controlled Clock (BAR386). This clock is supplied with
a remote sensor (THN132N) and can support up to 3
sensors in total (additional sensors sold separately).
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new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions,
as well as technical specifications and warnings you
should know about.
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CLOCK OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. SNOOZE
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: View alarm status; set alarm
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1.
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: Increase / decrease setting; activate /
1. Sensor battery low
2. Ice warning is active
3. Pressure trend
deactivate clock reception signal
2. MODE: Change settings / display
3. CHANNEL: Switch remote sensor display
4. Weather forecast
5. Alarm set
4. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature
6. AM / PM mode selected
7. Clock signal reception
8. Clock
5. °C / °F: Select temperature unit
6. TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable / disable
hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1
9. Sensor reception icon
10. Hi / lo temperature alarm
11. Outdoor temperature trend
12. Outdoor temperature
13. Max / min icon
7. RESET: Reset unit to default settings
8. Battery compartment
9. EU / UK switch
LCD DISPLAY
14. Main unit battery low
15. Indoor temperature trend
16. Indoor temperature
17. Max / min icon
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18. Main unit sensor icon
19. Alarm mode
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20. Moon phase
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21. Day and month display
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REMOTE SENSOR (THN132N)
GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
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Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+
and -). Press RESET after each battery change.
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indicates main unit batteries are low.
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NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. We recommend
that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer
usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below
freezing.
1. LED indicator
1. Wall mount
2. Battery compartment
3. Battery door
4. Table stand
5. RESET
REMOTE SENSOR
The sensor collects temperature readings approx. every
40 seconds and sends them to the main unit. The main
unit can collect data from up to 3 sensors.
6. CHANNEL switch
To set up the sensor:
1. Slide open the battery door.
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2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Press
RESET after each battery change.
3. Select a channel. Make sure you use a different
channel for each sensor.
For best results:
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Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
Do not place the sensor more than 30 m (100 ft) from
the main (indoor) unit.
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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.
Position the sensor close to the main unit during cold
winter months as below-freezing temperatures may
affect battery performance and signal transmission.
The transmission range may vary depending on many
factors. You may need to experiment with various locations
to get the best results.
4. Close the battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
StandardAlkaline batteries contain significant amounts of
water. Because of this they will freeze in low temperatures
of approximately -12°C (10°F). Disposable Lithium
batteries have a much lower threshold for temperature with
an estimated freezing range of below -30°C (-22°F).
Wireless ranges can be impacted by a variety of factors
such as extremely cold temperatures. Extreme cold may
temporarily reduce the effective range between the sensor
and the base station. If the unit's performance fails due to
low temperature, the unit will resume proper functioning
as the temperature rises to within the normal temperature
range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due
to low temperatures).
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The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
The sensor reception icon in the remote sensor area
shows the status.
NOTE Slide the EU / UK switch to appropriate position for
your location. Repeat each time you reset the unit.
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Main unit is searching
for the sensor(s)
NOTE Initial reception takes 2-10 minutes for first set up
or when RESET is pressed. Once complete, the reception
icon will stop blinking. If the signal is weak, it can take up
to 24 hours to get a valid signal.
A channel has been found
and sensor signal is being
received
and "- - . -"
(Outdoor
temperature area)
The sensor cannot be found.
Search for the sensor or check
batteries
RECEPTION SIGNAL
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL
WEAK SIGNAL
NO SIGNAL
To search for a sensor:
Simultaneously, press and hold MEM and CHANNEL
for 2 seconds.
NOTE If the sensor is still not found, check the batteries,
obstructions, and remote unit location.
To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
CLOCK
To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its date and time
automatically once it is within range of:
SET CLOCK
If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being
received the clock does not need to be manually set.
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DCF-77 generated from Frankfurt, Germany for Central
Europe.
MSF-60 generated from Anthorn, England.
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
2. Press or to change the settings.
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3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. The settings order is: time zone offset, hour, minute,
year, month, day and language.
WEATHER FORECAST
This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather
within a 30-50 km (19-31 mile) radius based on barometric
pressure trend readings.
NOTE The time zone offset can be used to set the clock
up to + / - 9 hours from the received clock signal time.
If you have disabled the clock signal reception (i.e.
manually setting the clock), do not set a value for time
zone offset.
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Clear
Partially Cloudy
Cloudy
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (D) German,
(F) French, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
Press MODE to choose between the clock with seconds
and clock with weekday display modes.
Rainy
ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
NOTE The maximum operating altitude for weather
forecast is 2500 m (8202 ft).
2. Press
/
to set hour / minute.
3. Press ALARM to confirm. indicates alarm is ON.
TEMPERATURE
To toggle alarms ON / OFF:
1. Press ALARM to display alarm time.
2. Press ALARM again to turn alarm ON / OFF.
To toggle temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To view outdoor sensors temperature readings:
To silence the alarm:
Press CHANNEL.
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Press SNOOZE to silence it for 8 minutes.
OR
Press any key except SNOOZE to turn the alarm off
and activate it again after 24 hours.
To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s
data is displayed for 3 seconds.
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To end auto-scan:
To set alarm ON / OFF:
Press CHANNEL or MEM.
1. Press and hold TEMP HI / LO
.
2. Use
Press TEMP HI / LO
3. Press
HI / LO
and
to select high / low temperature alarm.
to confirm.
to set alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum
records for the selected sensor:
Press MEM repeatedly.
/
to confirm.
4. If alarm has been activated, use
the temperature.
and
to select
To clear the records:
Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
5. Press TEMP HI / LO
to confirm.
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE TREND
The temperature and pressure trend icons are based on
recent sensor readings.
To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm:
Press any key. The alarm resets automatically and will
resound if the hi / lo temperature is exceeded again.
RISING
STEADY
FALLING
MOON PHASE
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When calendar is set press
or
to view the moon
phase for the next/previous day.
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Press and hold or to scan through the years
(2001 to 2099).
ICE WARNING
If the channel 1 sensor falls between 3°C to –2°C (37°F
to 28°F), flashes to warn you that the temperature is
approaching freezing.
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the
temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM
An alert can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel 1
records above or below a temperature of your choice.
Waning Crescent
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NOTE The technical specifications for this product and
the contents of the user manual are subject to change
without notice.
RESET
Press RESET to return the unit to the default
settings.
NOTE
Features and accessories will not be available in
all countries. For more information, please contact your
local retailer.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of
satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a
few precautions:
SPECIFICATIONS
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Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature or humidity, which may result in
malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged
battery and distorted parts.
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.
Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and
may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no
user-serviceable parts.
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
MAIN UNIT
L x W x H
130 x 55 x 112 mm
(5.1 x 2.1 x 4.4 in)
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Weight
176 g (6.2 oz) without batteries
°C / °F
Temperature unit
Temperature range -5°C to 50°C (23°F to 122°F)
Resolution
Clock frequency
Synchronization
0.1°C (0.2°F)
DCF-77 (EU) / MSF-60 (UK)
Auto or disabled
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Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s
instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
Due to printing limitations, the displays shown in this
manual may differ from the actual display.
The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
Signal frequency
433 MHz
Clock
Memory
Alarm duration
Snooze
Clock display
Auto or manual (disabled)
Min / Max relative temperature
2 minutes
8 minutes
HH:MM:SS
HH:MM: Day of Week
Hour format
12 / 24 hour format
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Calendar
Power
DD / MM language
selectable:
E, F, D, I and S
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
more about Oregon Scientific products.
3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
REMOTE UNIT
L x W x H
If you’re in the US and would like to contact our
Customer Care department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp
96 x 50 x 22 mm
(3.8 x 2.0 x 0.9 in)
Weight
62 g (2.22 oz)
without battery
For
international
inquiries,
please
visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
Transmission range 30 m (100 ft) unobstructed
Temperature range -30°C to 60°C
(-22°F to 140°F)
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Power
1 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5 V batteries
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Wireless
Weather Station with Temperature, Ice Alert and
Radio-Controlled Clock (Model: BAR386) is in
compliance with EMC directive 89/336/CE. A copy of
the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is
available on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer
Service.
NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries
with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in
temperatures below freezing.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVEDCOMPLIED
All EU countries, Switzerland CH
and Norway
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