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.
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DISPLAY
To toggle display modes:
Press MODE / SET to toggle display mode between:
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Portable UV Monitor
(Models: EB612 / UV888)
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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.
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USER MANUAL
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UVI DISPLAY
UV INDEX
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM Portable
UV Monitor.
LEVEL
Low
UVI DISPLAY
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0-2
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.
3-5
6-7
Medium
High
1. UV Index icon
2. UV measurement icon
3. Exposure alarm
4. Low battery icon
5. Exposure timer icon
6. Clock / timer
OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
8-10
Very high
7. Temperature display
8. Key lock icon
9. Skin type / Sun Protection Factor icons
11-25
Extremely high
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GETTING STARTED
STRAP
and “HH” on
LCD display
25+
Over range
Wear on the wrist or attach using the strap as shown.
To measure UVI:
1. Press UV. The sensor will measure continuously for 4
seconds. Rotate the unit by 360o while the sensor is
reading to provide a more accurate measurement.
2. Unless there is an exposure timer activated skin type
and SPF will be displayed consecutively during this
time.
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3. UV index, UV level and exposure timers will be
automatically be updated.
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NOTE
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If no timer is set the display will clear after 30mins.
BATTERIES
The unit uses a CR2032 battery.
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.
Insert the battery before first use, matching the polarity
(+ and -):
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NOTE
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1. Sensor
2. UV: measure UV level
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.
3. MODE / SET: toggle display modes, enter settings
mode
4. Strap loophole
5. START / STOP / UP: start, stop and pause timers;
adjust settings
6. CLEAR / DOWN: stop timers; adjust settings
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IMPORTANT The calculated exposure time is a suggestion
only.
BACK VIEW
appears when the battery is low.
The unit powers on automatically after the battery is inserted.
UV EXPOSURE COUNTDOWN TIMER
ENTER SETTINGS
To start a UV countdown:
1. After UV exposure time has been calculated press
START / STOP to start the timer.
2. To pause the timer press START / STOP.
3. Press START / STOP again to resume or press CLEAR
to cancel the timer.
Upon first use, battery change, or reset the monitor
automatically enters setting mode.
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To enter settings:
1. Press UP and DOWN to select the desired setting, press
and hold to quickly scroll through the setting values.
2. Press MODE / SET to confirm.
4. When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.
To silence the alarm:
Press any button.
3. The settings order is: 12/24 hr format, hour, minute,
oC/oF, skin type, SPF.
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NOTE
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.
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Press UV during a countdown to manually force a UV
measurement. The timer will automatically adjust the
exposure time.
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After pausing and restarting the timer, press UV to
ensure the timer remains accurate.
Skin type setting options:
MANUAL COUNTDOWN TIMER
SKIN TANS /
TYPE BURNS
SKIN COLOUR IN EYE
UNEXPOSED AREA COLOUR
To set countdown timer:
1. In timer mode, press and hold MODE / SET.
2. Use UP and DOWN to select hour and minutes.
3. Press MODE / SET to confirm.
Never tans;
always burns
Pale or milky white; Blue
alabaster
1
2
1. RESET
2. Battery compartment
Sometimes tans; Very light brown,
usually burns
Blue
sometimes freckles /Green
To start manual countdown timer:
Usually tans;
sometimes
burns
Light tan, brown
or olive; distinctly
pigmented
Gray/
Brown
1. Press MODE / SET to select timer mode.
2. Press START / STOP To start the timer
3. To pause the timer press START / STOP.
4. Press START / STOP again to resume or press CLEAR
to cancel the timer.
LCD DISPLAY
3
4
Always tans;
rarely burns
Brown, dark brown Brown
or black
5. When the timer has elapsed an alarm will sound.
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