Oregon Scientific Portable UV Monitor EB612 / UV888 User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Oregon Scientific

Oregon Scientific Portable UV Monitor EB612 / UV888

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Portable UV Monitor.

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.

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

Sensor
UV: measure UV level
MODE / SET: toggle display modes, enter settings mode
Strap loophole
START / STOP / UP: start, stop and pause timers; adjust settings
CLEAR / DOWN: stop timers; adjust settings

BACK VIEW

RESET
Battery compartment

LCD DISPLAY

UV Index icon
UV measurement icon
Exposure alarm
Low battery icon
Exposure timer icon
Clock / timer
Temperature display
Key lock icon
Skin type / Sun Protection Factor icons

GETTING STARTED

STRAP

Wear on the wrist or attach using the strap as shown.

BATTERIES

The unit uses a CR2032 battery.
Insert the battery before first use, matching the polarity (+ and -):
diagram
appears when the battery is low.
The unit powers on automatically after the battery is inserted.

ENTER SETTINGS

Upon first use, battery change, or reset the monitor automatically enters setting mode.

To enter settings:

Press UP and DOWN to select the desired setting, press and hold to quickly scroll through the setting values.
Press MODE / SET to confirm.
The settings order is: 12/24 hr format, hour, minute, °C/°F, skin type, SPF. Use the table below to help you determine your skin type. First use the TANS / BURNS columns. If unsure, use the colour of your skin in an area that does not get exposed to sunlight to help guide you. Alternatively, eye colour can also be used as a guideline.

Skin type setting options

SKIN TYPE| TANS / BURNS| SKIN COLOUR IN UNEXPOSED AREA| EYE COLOUR
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1

| Never tans; always burns| Pale or milky white; alabaster| Blue

2

| Sometimes tans; usually burns| Very light brown, sometimes freckles| Blue /Green

3

| Usually tans; sometimes burns| Light tan, brown or olive; distinctly pigmented| Gray/ Brown

4

| Always tans; rarely burns| Brown, dark brown or black| Brown

SPF setting options:

The SPF range is between 1-70. Enter an SPF setting that corresponds to the SPF protection of the sunscreen product you are using.

DISPLAY

To toggle display modes:

Press MODE / SET to toggle display mode between:

Clock Mode: time, UV level and temperature
Timer Mode: timer, UV level and temperature
UV mode: UV index, UV level and UV exposure time / timer.

UVI DISPLAY

UV INDEX

| LEVEL|

UVI DISPLAY

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0-2

|

Low

|

3-5

|

Medium

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6-7

|

High

|

8-10

|

Very high

|

11-25

|

Extremely high

| a drawing of a face

25+

|

Over range

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To measure UVI:

Press UV. The sensor will measure continuously for 4 seconds. Rotate the unit by 360° while the sensor is reading to provide a more accurate measurement.
Unless there is an exposure timer activated skin type and SPF will be displayed consecutively during this time.
UV index, UV level and exposure timers will be automatically be updated.

NOTE

If no timer is set the display will clear after 30mins.

UV EXPOSURE TIMER

After taking a UV measurement in UV mode the monitor calculates a recommended maximum exposure time based on the skin type and SPF set by the user.

NOTE

Please set your skin type before using the exposure timer. If you change the skin type or SPF, the exposure time will be adjusted automatically.
The monitor automatically measures the UV level every 10mins when a timer is set. If the UV index has increased it will then adjust the timer to take account of the new levels.

IMPORTANT The calculated exposure time is a suggestion only.

UV EXPOSURE COUNTDOWN TIMER

To start a UV countdown:

After UV exposure time has been calculated press START / STOP to start the timer.
To pause the timer press START / STOP.
Press START / STOP again to resume or press CLEAR to cancel the timer.
When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.

To silence the alarm:

Press any button.

NOTE

• Press UV during a countdown to manually force a UV measurement. The timer will automatically adjust the exposure time.
• After pausing and restarting the timer, press UV to ensure the timer remains accurate

MANUAL COUNTDOWN TIMER

To set countdown timer:

In timer mode, press and hold MODE / SET.
Use UP and DOWN to select hour and minutes.
Press MODE / SET to confirm.

To start manual countdown timer:

Press MODE / SET to select timer mode.
Press START / STOP To start the timer
To pause the timer press START / STOP.
Press START / STOP again to resume or press CLEAR to cancel the timer.
When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.

To silence the alarm:
Press any button.

SETTINGS

To change clock settings:

In clock mode, press and hold MODE / SET.
Use UP and DOWN to select the desired setting.
Press MODE / SET to confirm. The settings order is:
12/24 hr format, hour, minute, °C/°F.

To change skin type / SPF settings

In UV mode press and hold MODE / SET.
Use UP and DOWN to select the desired setting.
Press MODE / SET to confirm. The settings order is: skin type / SPF.

KEY LOCK

To activate / de-activate key lock:
Press and hold START / STOP / UP , then press CLEAR / DOWN. indicates key lock is activated.

RESET

In case of abnormal operation, use a thin blunt object to press the RESET button on the back of the unit.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully. Here are a few precautions:

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.
Placement of this product on wood surfaces with certain types of finishes, such as clear varnish, may result in damage to the finish. Consult the furniture manufacturer’s care instructions for direction as to the types of objects that may safely be placed on the wood surface. Oregon Scientific shall not be responsible for any damage to wood surfaces from contact with this product.
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.
Only use fresh batteries as specified in the user’s instructions. Do not mix new and old batteries.
Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.
Remove the batteries if storing this product for a long period of 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

TYPE	DESCRIPTION

Unit dimension

(H x W x D)

ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

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OR
Call 1-800-853-8883.
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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Portable UV Monitor Model: EB612 / UV888 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.

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.

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 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.

We

Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883

declare that the product

Product No.: EB612
Product Name: Portable UV Monitor
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate, Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong 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.

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