Oregon Scientific RGR-126 manual

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    EN 1 Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer Model: RGR126 User Manual CONTENTS Introduction .............................................................. 2 Product Overview .................................................... 2 Front View .............................................................. 2 Back View ....................[...]

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    EN 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Oregon Scientific TM Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer (RGR126). The rain gauge is equipped with the following functions: • Daily and total rainfall display • 9-day rainfall history • Rainfall alarm • Indoor / outdoor temperature display • Real-time clock and calendar[...]

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    EN 3 4. ((.)): Displays the rain alarm setting; press and hold to enter the rain alarm setting mode 5. SINCE: T oggles between displaying the start day or start year for total rainfall; press and hold to clear the previous rainfall start time and reset the rainfall counter to start again 6. HISTOR Y : T oggles between rainfall history and daily rai[...]

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    EN 4 LCD DISPLA Y RAIN GAUGE (PCR122) 1. ANTENNA: T ransmits radio signal to main unit 2. BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT : Accommodates 2 x UM-3 or AA- sized batteries 1. T oday's Rainfall, Rainfall History , Rainfall Alarm, Start Date of T otal Rainfall Record, T ime / Date 2. Rain Gauge RF Reception Status, T otal Rainfall 3. Thermo-sensor RF Recepti[...]

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    EN 5 REMOTE THERMO SENSOR (THN122N) 1. LED Indicator 1. W ALL MOUNT HOLE 2. RESET hole 3. CHANNEL number (1-3) 4. BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT 1 1 2 3 4 RGR126(R13)-4(final) 4/6/05, 5:46 PM 5[...]

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    EN 6 GETTING ST ARTED Position the main unit, rain gauge, and thermo sensor within effective range: • Rain gauge - 328 feet / 100 meters • Thermo sensor - 98 feet / 30 meters IMPORT ANT It is recommended that you follow the sequence below when setting up the units: 1. Set up the main unit. 2. Set up the rain gauge, then press and hold SEARCH on[...]

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    EN 7 5. Remove the fiber tape from around the bucket assemblies. THERMO SENSOR (THN122N) 1. Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ and -) as shown in the battery compartment. 2. Set the channel switch to any channel. The switch is located in the battery compartment. 3. Press RESET on the sensor. 4. Close the remote sensor battery compartmen[...]

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    EN 8 • 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. Y ou may need to experiment with various locations to get the best results. St[...]

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    EN 9 DA T A TRANSMISSION Data is sent from the remote thermo sensor approx. every 78 seconds and every 94 seconds from the rain gauge. The reception icon shows the status - see table. THERMO SENSOR RAIN GAUGE DESCRIPTION Searching Connected Disconnected If without obvious reason the main unit display shows that the thermo sensor or rainfall connect[...]

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    EN 10 RAINF ALL T oday's rainfall appears on the 1st line of the display and total rainfall is shown on the 2nd line. Press in / mm to toggle between inches and millimeters as the unit of measurement. RAINF ALL HISTOR Y The rainfall history is displayed on the 1st line of the LCD display . The main unit can record up to 9 days of rainfall. Use[...]

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    EN 11 PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions: • Do not immerse the unit in water. • Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit. • Do not subject the unit to exc[...]

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    EN 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS TYPE DESCRIPTION Main Unit Dimensions L x W x H 3.54 x 0.98 x 5.59 inches (90 x 25 x 142 mm) W eight (without battery) 0.38 lbs (173 g) Main unit Display rainfall range (total) 0 - 999.99 inch (0 - 25,400 mm) Display rainfall range 0 - 99.99 inch (0 - 2,540 mm) (history / daily) Rainfall resolution 0.04 inch (1 mm) O[...]

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    EN 13 ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC V isit our website (www .oregonscientific.com) to learn more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras; MP3 players; children's electronic learning products and games; projection clocks; health and fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and conference phones. The website also includes contact i[...]

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    EN 14 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • 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. DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY The following informat[...]