Wireless Thermo-Hygro Clock
Model : RMR612HGA
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Clock
with Indoor / Outdoor Temperature and Humidity
(RMR612HGA). This device bundles precise time
keeping, alarm, and temperature and humidity
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 (THGR122NX)
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. SNOOZE button: Activate 8-minute snooze.
2. Humidity Area: Readings; trend line, remote unit
reception and channel number
3. Clock / Alarm Area: Time, time zone, day of week,
alarm, and Atomic Clock reception status
4. Temperature Area: Readings, trend line, and
battery status
5.
button: View alarm settings, activate alarm
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BACK VIEW
1. Wall mount
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2. CHANNEL button: Switch remote sensor
3. MEM: View current, maximum and minimum
temperature / humidity readings
4. Battery compartment
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5. RESET hole (located in battery compartment)
6. MODE button: Change display / settings
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3
7.
: Increase setting, activate Atomic Clock signal
reception
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5
8.
: Decrease setting
9. °C / °F switch (located in battery compartment)
10. ZONE: Switch time zones, deactivateAtomic Clock
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signal reception (located in battery compartment)
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
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2
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1. LCD display
1. Wall mount hole
2. RESET
2. LED Status indicator
3. Channel number (1 - 3)
4. Battery compartment
(Battery compartment cover not shown)
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GETTING STARTED
BATTERIES
REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
This product is shipped with a THGR122NX Thermo/
Hygro Sensor that collects Temperature and Humidity
data. Data can be collected from up to 3 sensors.
Additional sensors sold separately.
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.
SETUP SENSOR
NOTE
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Open the remote sensor battery compartment with a
small Phillips screwdriver.
shows when batteries are low.
1. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity as shown
in the battery compartment.
UNIT
LOCATION
Main
Temperature Area when
INDOOR temperature is
shown.
2. Set the channel. The switch is located in the
battery compartment.
Remote
Temperature Area when
OUTDOOR temperature is
shown.
SWITCH
Channel
OPTION
Channel 1 - 3. If you are using
more than one sensor, select a
different channel for each sensor.
CHANGE SETTINGS
3. Place the sensor near the main unit. Press RESET
on the sensor 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.)
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds to enter setting
mode.
2. Press UP or DOWN to change settings.
3. Press MODE to confirm.
4. Close the remote sensor battery compartment.
5. Secure the sensor in the desired location using the
wall mount or table stand.
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For best results:
DATA TRANSMISSION
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Insert the batteries and select the channel and
temperature unit before you mount the sensor.
Data is sent from the sensor(s) every 40 seconds.
The reception icon shown in the Temperature and
Humidity Areas shows the status.
Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and
moisture.
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters
(98 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
Main unit is searching for
sensors.
Position the sensor so that it faces the main
(indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as
doors, walls, and furniture.
At least 1 channel has
been found.
Channel 1 is selected (the
number will change
depending on the sensor
you select).
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Place the sensor in a location with a clear view
to the sky, away from metallic or electronic
objects.
--- shows in Temp/
Humidity Areas
The selected sensor cannot
be found. Search for the
sensor or check batteries.
Position the sensor close to the main unit
during cold winter months as below-freezing
temperatures may affect battery performance
and signal transmission.
SEARCH FOR SENSOR
You may need to experiment with various locations to
get the best results.
To search for a sensor, 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.
NOTE Signals from household devices such as
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.
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SET CLOCK
CLOCK
You only need to do this if you have disabled theAtomic
Clock feature (for example, if you are too far from or
cannot receive a signal).
This product shows the current time, time zone, and day
of week in English, Spanish, or French. The time is
automatically updated by the US Atomic Clock in
Boulder, Colorado unless you disable this feature.
Signals are collected by the main unit when it is within
1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Press ZONE repeatedly to display the desired Time
Zone: (P) Pacific, (M) Mountain, (C) Central, or
(E) Eastern.
Initial reception takes 2 - 10 minutes, and is initiated
when you first setup the unit, and whenever you press
RESET. Once complete, the reception icon will stop
blinking. The icon is shown in the Clock Area.
3. Close the battery compartment.
4. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. The Clock
Area will blink.
5. Select the hour, minute, year, month, day, and
language. Press UP or DOWN to change the
setting. Press MODE to confirm.
NOTE
The language options are (E) English,
(F) French, and (S) Spanish.
To force a manual search forAtomic Clock signals, press
and hold UP for 2 seconds. If no signal is found, check
the batteries.
SWITCH CLOCK DISPLAY
Press MODE to toggle between Clock with Seconds and
TURN ATOMIC CLOCK ON/OFF
Clock with Weekday display.
Perform this step if you cannot receive Atomic Clock
signals. Press and hold ZONE (located in the battery
compartment) for 2 seconds. Then, manually set the
clock following the “Set Clock” instructions (below).
The signal icon indicates that the Atomic Clock
feature is ON. No icon means that it is OFF.
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ALARM
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
This product is equipped with a 2-minute crescendo alarm
and 8-minute snooze.
This product can display the following temperature and
humidity information:
VIEW ALARM SETTINGS
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Current, minimum and maximum readings
Trend line
Press
. TheAlarm Time and On/Off status will show in
the Clock Area.
Data is collected by the remote sensors and displayed
every 40 seconds.
SET ALARM
1. Press
.
SELECT TEMPERATURE UNIT
2. Press and hold
settings will blink.
again for 2 seconds. The Alarm
Slide the °C / °F switch into the desired location. The
switch is located in the battery compartment. The setting
for the main unit overrides the remote sensor setting.
3. Select the hour and minute. Press UP or DOWN to
change settings. Press
to confirm.
SELECT SENSOR CHANNEL
ACTIVATE ALARM
Press CHANNEL to switch between sensors 1 - 3.
Press
to activate or deactivate the Alarm.
shows in
the Clock Area when the Alarm is activated.
The house icon shows the selected sensor.
Kinetic-
wave
Icon
SNOOZE ALARM
Press SNOOZE to silence the Alarm for 8 minutes.
Remote Remote Remote
Indoor
Display
If no button is pressed, the Alarm will automatically
silence after 2 minutes. It will then sound again after
8 minutes.
Display
Display
Display
Display
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
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To auto-scan between sensors, press and hold
CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor's data will be
displayed for 3 seconds. To end auto-scan, press MEM
or CHANNEL.
RESET SYSTEM
The RESET buttons are located in the battery
compartments for the main unit and remote sensors.
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 or radio-controlled clock).
If you use a sensor that collects only
NOTE
temperature data, humidity will not be shown.
NOTE
When you press RESET, all settings will return
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM RECORDS
to default value, and you will lose all stored information.
Press MEM to toggle between current, maximum (MAX)
and minimum (MIN) records for the selected sensor. To
clear the records, press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.
SAFETY AND CARE
A beep will sound to confirm that the memory has been
cleared.
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.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND
The trend lines are shown near the Temperature and
Humidity readings.
Trend
ICON
Rising
Steady
Falling
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WARNINGS
TROUBLESHOOTING
This product is designed to give you years of service if
handled properly. Observe the following guidelines:
Check here before contacting our customer service
department.
Problem
Calendar
Symptom
Remedy
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Never immerse the product in water. This can
cause electrical shock and damage the product.
Change language
Strange date /
month
(
9)
Do not subject the main unit to extreme force,
shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
Clock
Cannot adjust Disable Atomic Clock
clock 9)
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Do not tamper with the internal components.
Cannot auto- 1. Adjust batteries.
synch 6)
Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of
different types.
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2. Press RESET
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Do not use rechargeable batteries with this
product.
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3. Manually activate
Atomic Clock
feature ( 8)
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a
long period of time.
Do not scratch the LCD display.
Temp
Shows “LLL” Temperature is out-of-
or “HHH” range
Remote
sensor
Cannot locate Check batteries ( 6)
remote
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.
Check location ( 7)
sensor
Cannot
change
channel
Check sensors. Only
one sensor is working
(
7)
Data does
not match
main unit
Initiate a manual sensor
search ( 8)
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REMOTE SENSOR (THGR122NX)
SPECIFICATIONS
RF frequency
Range
433 MHz
MAIN UNIT DIMENSIONS
30 meters (98 feet)
with no obstructions
L x W x H
105 x 35 x 116 mm
(4.13 x 1.38 x 4.57 inches)
Transmission
Channel No.
every 40 seconds
1 - 3
Weight
198 grams (6.98 ounces)
without batteries
CLOCK
REMOTE SENSOR DIMENSIONS
Atomic Clock
Auto or manual
(disabled)
L x W x H
92 x 60 x 20 mm
(3.6 x 2.4 x 0.79 inches)
Clock display
Hour format
Time zone
HH:MM:SS
Weight
63 grams (2.22 ounces)
without battery
12 hr AM/PM
Pacific (P), Mountain (M),
Central (C), or Eastern (E)
TEMPERATURE
Unit
Calendar
Alarm
MM/DD; weekday in
3 languages (E, F, S)
°C or °F
-5 °C to 50 °C
(23 °F to 122 °F)
Indoor Range
2- minute crescendo
Outdoor Range
-20 °C to 60 °C
POWER
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
Main unit batteries
2 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V
alkaline
Resolution
Memory
0.1 °C (0.2 °F)
Min / Max
Sensor batteries
2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.5V
alkaline
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Range
25% to 95%
1%
Resolution
Memory
Min / Max
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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.:
RMR612HGA
Product Name:
Manufacturer:
Address:
Wireless Thermo-Hygro 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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