Oregon Scientific RMR382A Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Self Setting Atomic Clock User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Oregon Scientific

Table of Contents

Oregon Scientific RMR382A Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Self-
INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
BACK VIEW
REMOTE SENSOR
GETTING STARTED
SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION
CLOCK
RECEPTION SIGNAL
FCC STATEMENT
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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Oregon Scientific RMR382A Wireless Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with Self-

Setting Atomic Clock

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientiﬁcTM Wireless Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer with Self-Setting Atomic Clock. The main unit can support up to 3 sensors. To purchase additional sensors, please contact your local retailer.

NOTE Please 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 about.

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

Channel number and sensor reception status
Sensor low battery warning
Maximum/minimum outdoor temperature reading
Indoor temperature display icon
Main unit low battery warning
Maximum/minimum indoor temperature reading
Alarm is set
12-hour clock
Alarm is displayed
Radio-controlled clock reception icon
Hi / lo alarm is displayed
Outdoor temperature trend icon
Ice warning is active
Outdoor temperature reading
Indoor temperature trend icon
Indoor temperature reading
US time zones
Time, alarm, and date
ALARM : View alarm status; set alarm

BACK VIEW

Increase/decrease setting; activate / deactivate clock reception signal
MODE : Change settings/display
CHANNEL : Switch remote sensor display
MEM : View current, maximum, and minimum temperature
°C / °F : Select temperature unit °C / °F
TEMP HI / LO : Change settings or enable/disable hi or lo temperature alarm for channel 1
RESET : Reset the unit to default settings
ZONE : Toggle between the 4 US time zones
Battery compartment

REMOTE SENSOR

LED indicator

Wall mount
Battery compartment
Battery door
Table stand
RESET hole
CHANNEL switch

GETTING STARTED

POWER

Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -).

NOTE Install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit. Press RESET after each battery change. 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.

shows when batteries are low.

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.
To set up the sensor:

Slide open the battery door.
Insert the batteries, matching the polarity (+ / -). Reset after each battery change.
Select a channel. Make sure you use a different channel for each sensor.
Close the battery compartment.
Secure the sensor in the desired location using the wall mount or table stand

For best results:

Place the sensor out of direct sunlight and moisture.
Do not place the sensor more than 30 meters (100 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
Position the sensor so that it faces the main (indoor) unit, minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
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.
Standard Alkaline 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 functioningas the temperature rises to within the normal temperature range (i.e. no permanent damage will occur to the unit due to low temperatures).

SENSOR DATA TRANSMISSION

The reception icon in the outdoor temperature area shows the status.

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.

CLOCK

CLOCK RECEPTION

This product is designed to synchronize its date and time automatically once it is within range of the WWVB-60 signal from the atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado. The clock collects the radio signals whenever it is within 3218 km (2000 miles) of a signal.
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.

RECEPTION SIGNAL

To enable and force a signal search:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
To disable the signal reception:
Press and hold for 2 seconds.

SET CLOCK

If the clock signal reception is enabled and a signal is being received the clock does not need to be manually set.
To manually set the clock:

Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds.
Press and to change the settings.
Press MODE to confirm.
The setting sequence is : 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date/month format, month, date, and display language.

NOTE Press ZONE to set the US time zone options : (P) Pacific, (M) Mountain, (C) Central and (E) Eastern.
NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.
To switch the clock display:
Press MODE to toggle between:

Clock with seconds
Clock with day
Calendar

ALARM

To set the alarm:

Press ALARM to view the alarm. will show on the display.
Press and hold ALARM for 2 seconds.
Press or to change the hour/minute settings.
Press ALARM to confirm.
To activate or deactivate the alarm:
Press ALARM when in the alarm display. appears when the alarm is set.
To silence the alarm and reset it for the next day:
Press ALARM.

TEMPERATURE

To toggle the temperature unit:
Press °C / °F.
To view outdoor sensor temperature readings:
Press CHANNEL.

shows which remote sensor’s data you are viewing.
is permanently displayed in the indoor temperature area.

To auto-scan between sensors:
Press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds. Each sensor’s data is displayed for 3 seconds.

To end auto-scan: Press CHANNEL or MEM.
To toggle between current, minimum and maximum records for the selected sensor: Press MEM repeatedly.
To clear the records: Press and hold MEM for 2 seconds.

TEMPERATURE TREND

Recent indoor/outdoor temperature trends are shown by the trend icon.

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.

NOTE The warning will automatically stop if the temperature goes outside the ice-warning range.

HI / LO TEMPERATURE ALARM

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* An alarm can be set to sound if the sensor set to channel
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- records above or below a temperature of your choice.
  To set alarm ON / OFF :
- Press and hold TEMP HI / LO .
Use and to select high / low-temperature alarms.
Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.
Press or to set the alarm ON / OFF and press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.
If an alarm has been activated, use or to select the temperature.
Press TEMP HI / LO to confirm.
To silence the hi / lo temperature alarm : Press any key.

The alarm resets automatically and will resound if the hi / lo temperature selected is exceeded again.

RESET

Press RESET to return the unit to the default settings.

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. 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 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 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.
Only use fresh batteries as speciﬁed in the user’s instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Remove batteries when storing the product for a long time.
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.
NOTE The technical speciﬁcations for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE We recommend that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer usage and lithium batteries in temperatures below freezing.

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit 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 information for our Customer Care department in case you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked questions and customer downloads.
We hope you will ﬁnd all the information you need on our website, however, if you’re in the US and would like to contact the Oregon Scientiﬁc Customer Care department directly, please visit:
www2.oregonscientiﬁc.com/service/default.asp

OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientiﬁc.com/about/international.asp

FCC STATEMENT

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.

WARNING Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modiﬁcations 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:

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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The following information is not to be used as a contact for support or sales. Please call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientiﬁc. com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.

is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.