Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RGR-126 Oregon Scientific
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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 .
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: • Da.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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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.
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