Spectrum Technologies DataScout 3920 Product Manual Download

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Table Of Contents

This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation

of your new DataScout Modem. Please read this manual

thoroughly before launching the units.

For customer support or to place an order, call Spectrum

Technologies, Inc. at 800

248

8873 or 815

436

4440,

FAX at 815

436

4460, or e

mail at [email protected].

www.specmeters.com

Spectrum Technologies, Inc.

3600 Thayer Court

Aurora, IL 60504

General Overview

Network Compatiblity

Getting Started

Specifications

General

Pre

Deployment Configuration

Button and LED Information

Installation

Completing On

line Setup

Updating Firmware

Radio and Regulatory Information

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for DataScout 3920

Page 1: ...DataScout Modem PRODUCT MANUAL Items 3920 3921 3922M 3923M 3924M 3928M and 3928MB ...

Page 2: ...well as the 2000 Series Full and Mini Weather Stations See Page 8 for minimum firmware requirements DataScout modems collect data from attached weather station or Retriever and send the data periodically to SpecConnect net Tri Color LED conveys information on battery level signal and signal strength as well as diagnostic information The DataScout modem can be powered with AC current or with solar ...

Page 3: ...ogies Inc at 800 248 8873 or 815 436 4440 FAX at 815 436 4460 or e mail at info specmeters com www specmeters com Spectrum Technologies Inc 3600 Thayer Court Aurora IL 60504 General Overview 4 Network Compatiblity 6 Getting Started 7 Specifications General 8 Pre Deployment Configuration 9 Button and LED Information 12 Installation 14 Completing On line Setup 16 Updating Firmware 18 Radio and Regul...

Page 4: ...n other Pup back to the Re triever The mesh network is ideal for locations with multiple microclimates within close proximity of one another Weather Stations The WatchDog Full and Mini weather stations are ideal when one or two logger locations are sufficient to capture environmental conditions at any given site SpecConnect Web Portal WatchDog Mobile App The DataScout modem communicates weather da...

Page 5: ...ntenna stabilizer sleeve Item 3926 AC DC Power Adapter item 3920 only Mounting brackets and enclosure U bolt clamp and nuts Screws 2 for back of unit 2 communication cables gray for WatchDog 2000 station black for WatchDog Retriever Item Description 3921 Discontinued 3922 3922M Cellular CDMA 2G USA Discontinued 3923 3923M Cellular HSPA 3G North America 3924M Cellular HSPA 3G EMEA APAC Latin Americ...

Page 6: ...ption Network Compatibility Region Modem Carrier USA 3922M CDMA Discontinued Various including Verizon Sprint USA Global where available 3928M 3928MB LTE M Verizon AT T T Mobile USA 3923M HSPA Various including AT T T Mobile Global 3924M HSPA Various including Rogers All Regions 3920 WiFi Customer Supplied WiFi Access Point and Internet Service ...

Page 7: ...ge or AC DC power cable to DataScout 6 Connect to Access Point WiFi modem only p 10 Hold button for 8 seconds to enter WiFi provisioning mode to connect DataScout to your WiFi access point 7 Perform Connection Test p 12 13 Hold button for 2 seconds to perform a connection test to verify that the DataScout has good network connectivity 8 Go To Speconnect net or the WatchDog Mobile App p 18 19 Go to...

Page 8: ...r Red Amber Green Enclosure Dimensions 3 75 x 2 x 8 in 9 5 x 5 2 x 20 2 cm Weight 0 61 lbs 0 28 kg Disclaimer After assembly and prior to shipment DataScout modems are 100 functionally tested Altering components or using non approved acces sories with your DataScout will void the warranty Damage resulting from the changing or modification of any internal components including SIM cards will be the ...

Page 9: ...e Retriever Pup Network being set up at time of DataScout installa tion Once the mesh has been confirmed with the Retriever and Pup Launch Utility RPLU be sure to unplug PC cable from Retriev er Leaving it connected will prevent data from transmitting to SpecConnect net Connect modem to Retriever and power cycle it See Retriever Pup Wireless Network Product Manual for complete details WatchDog 200...

Page 10: ...e The DataScout will create a WiFi network access point called DataScout WiFi and the light will the flash amber 2 From PC smart phone or tablet find and connect to the network that was created in Step 1 No password is necessary to connect to the network 3 Type the following URL into your de vice s web browser to bring up the DataScout Setup screen www datascoutsetup com 4 Click the Network Settin...

Page 11: ...he wireless settings have been saved The DataScout will at tempt to connect to the WiFi network the connection with your PC smart phone or tablet will be terminated If suc cessful the LED will briefly glow green within 1 to 2 minutes and then shut off If the light is still blinking amber after 3 minutes the provisioning has failed At this point quickly press and release the button to remove it fro...

Page 12: ...from the solar 3999 power package or AC power The explanation of each color is given in the Battery State column of the figures Because the so lar power package provides 6V rather than 9 the LED will never show green when using that power source Signal Communication Strength Press and hold the button until the light comes on approximately 2 seconds to initiate a test of the signal strength and or ...

Page 13: ...ds to initiate the provisioning se quence to setup the DataScout with the desired WiFi Access point See p 10 for details on WiFi provisioning Radio Activity In addition to responding to button presses the LED will intermit tently flash to indicate data activity It will flash green when it re ceives data from the network or the attached Station Retriever It will flash amber when transmitting data I...

Page 14: ...aScout 2 Mount the DataScout to the tripod or another pole surface us ing the provided bracket and U bolts screws See figures 3 and 4 3 Confirm the weather station or Retriever is not powered up Connect the DataScout to the AUX port of your Weather Sta tion or Retriever using the appropriate cable Black Retriever Gray Weather Station Screw the strain relief gland into the threaded hole on the bott...

Page 15: ... product manual for further details The weather station will beep and the display will illuminate 5 Wait 1 minute after powering the DataScout modem to check signal strength and confirm acceptable communication Press and hold the DataScout button until the light comes on approximately 2 seconds to initiate the test If after several attempts communication is still unsuccessful red LED try moving th...

Page 16: ...tact Spectrum to add equipment to this list After connecting your DataScout to your WatchDog station or Retriever and connecting power it can take up to 1 hour for SpecConnect net and your DataScout to fully synchro nize After synchronization you will be able to click the Configure button fig 5 next to the WatchDog Weather Station Re triever or Pup You MUST SELECT THE TIME ZONE and set your GPS co...

Page 17: ... DST Daylight Savings Time switch on will ena ble automatic time updates when Daylight Savings Time be gins and ends The DataScout modems are designed to maximize battery life Therefore the unit periodically connects to Spec Connect net to send data and receive any updated configu ration settings ...

Page 18: ...date files is available on Spectrum s website at http www specmeters com technical support software updates datascout software Update Procedure 1 Save the latest firmware update to a FAT formatted USB flash drive 2 Completely remove power from the modem Disconnect the solar panel cable or AC DC cable 3 Insert the flash drive into the modem Wait 10 seconds 4 Press and hold button while powering up ...

Page 19: ...00 2100 MHz HSPA 3G Multi band w SMA connector 3928M 3928MB LTE B1 B2 B4 B5 B12 B13 4G LTE CAT M1 Multi band w SMA connector 3920 2 4 GHz ISM WiFi Reverse polarity SMA Regulatory Information Model FCC IC 3922 3922M RI7CE910 DUAL 5131A CE910DUAL 3923 3923M 3924M RI7HE910 5131A HE910 3928M 3928MB XMR201707BG96 10224A 201709BG96 3920 YOPGS2011MIES 9154A GS2011MIES ...

Page 20: ...ectrum if they do not appear in this list If the serial number appears on the list click Configure to en sure the time zone is set Data from the modem will not be ac cepted until the time zone has been provided Wait for two upload intervals to transpire to determine if data is being trans mitted If data is still not showing up in SpecConnect check the follow ing Is the PC cable item 3661U still co...

Page 21: ...able batteries Other models use an external solar panel item 3999 If you have an older solar panel doesn t have the sealed lead acid bat tery it is recommended that it be replaced with the model 3999 solar panel Verify the solar panel is completely clean of any debris or dust build up Verify all connections are completely plugged in to battery terminal and not damaged The green LED in the center o...

Page 22: ...wer from DataScout Detach the connector from the battery pack if used and or disconnect the solar panel ca ble Hold down button while re attaching power to the device Continue holding the button for at least 8 seconds Check to ensure data flow is restored to SpecConnect Note Data stored on the DataScout will be lost when performing this clearing process ...

Page 23: ...This warranty does not cover damage due to im proper installation or use lightning negligence accident or unauthor ized modifications or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum product Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA from Spectrum Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for t...

Page 24: ...504 USA Model Numbers 3922M 3923M 3920 3924M Description DataScout Modem Type Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Directive 2014 30 EU Standards IEC 61000 4 2 2008 IEC 61000 4 3 2006 including A1 2007 and A2 2010 EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 6 1 2007 EN 61000 6 3 2007 Paul Martis Project Manager Weather March 1 2015 USA and Canada Conformity Standards FCC Part 15 CFR Title 47...

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