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This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of

your new WatchDog Cellular Alert. Please read this manual

thoroughly before using your instrument. For customer support, or

to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248-

8873 or 815-436-4440 between 7:30 am and 5:30 p.m. CST,

FAX at 815-436-4460, or E-Mail at [email protected].

www.specmeters.com

Spectrum Technologies, Inc

12360 S Industrial Dr . East

Plainfield, IL 60585

CONTENTS

General Overview

Specifications

Standard Model Setup

Programming the Control Panel

Output Relay Function Setup

LED Light Definition

Installation

Warranty

Repositioning Actuator Arm

Important Cell Phone Information

Contents

Sensor Setup

Power Alert Installation

Summary of Contents for WatchDog 3450

Page 1: ...Cellular Alert Standard Version PRODUCT MANUAL Item 3450 3450H 3450W 3450P120 24 12 ...

Page 2: ...ween 7 30 am and 5 30 p m CST FAX at 815 436 4460 or E Mail at info specmeters com www specmeters com Spectrum Technologies Inc 12360 S Industrial Dr East Plainfield IL 60585 CONTENTS General Overview 3 Specifications 4 Standard Model Setup 5 Programming the Control Panel 10 Output Relay Function Setup 12 LED Light Definition 13 Installation 13 Warranty 16 Repositioning Actuator Arm 15 Important C...

Page 3: ...rs Presses the phone button to make a voice call Note Requires user provided basic cell phone flip phone or flat phone not a touch screen Smart Phone not included Cellular Alert Enclosure with cell phone dialer relay switch and mounting components Control Panel with LCD display External Sensor U Bolt used for mounting Battery Compartment General Overview 3450 Temperature Sensor with 6 ft 2m cable ...

Page 4: ...ntercepted by the low funds notification On prepaid accounts some carriers send a text message or voice call after the first call of the day Be sure to test how your service works If your phone supports it the speed dial option is preferable to the re dial option Redial calls the last number dialed or the last number that called the phone This may cause it to dial an incorrect number Speed dial wi...

Page 5: ...g on top of the phone buttons it will not touch them To test if the mounting plate is in the proper place press on the sides of the plate to ensure the phone is not activated If the phone does light up then reposition the mounting plate over the phone buttons Weave tie strap through the mounting plate slots that are closest to the phone and then through the hole in the strap itself See figure 2 Pu...

Page 6: ...le the following picture Again ensure the plate is in the correct position by pressing on the sides of the mounting plate and verifying the mounting plate is not pressing on the buttons There should be a 1 16th inch gap between the mounting plate and the talk TALK Speed Dial Figure 3 Figure 4 ...

Page 7: ...nting plate Test that the actuator is lined up properly by pushing down the arm gently and having it touch the button This will not harm the arm Plug the actuator cable into the actuator power cable that is attached to the control panel A set up instruction video can be found on www SpecMeters com Actuator Lined Up for Talk Button Actuator Lined Up for Speed Dial ...

Page 8: ...control panel until it reads TEST Press the SET button The actuator will rotate press the button and initiate the dialing of the phone NOTE If the actuator arm is not positioned so that its able to press the button follow directions on page 14 to reposition the ac tuator arm The second piece of Velcro can be used to attach the phone into the bottom of the case Remove the protective cover from the ...

Page 9: ...ugh the cable hook on the panel Using the cable hook keeps the wire from tangling with the dialer mechanism Tighten the gland nut once the cable is positioned Plug the sensor into the sensor port on the side of the control panel Place the sensor where you want to measure Power Alert Setup See the Power Alert Installation page 14 WIRE HOOK ...

Page 10: ...ption are given below The default programming sequence is to select the Sensor type then the threshold Limit and finally the Alert type However it is possible to skip straight to the Limit or Alert options from the initial Setup Mode screen Use the arrow button to scroll to the desired option and select it by pressing the SET button Sensor In sensor setup mode the choices are Temperature in Fahren...

Page 11: ... is re crossed An alarm will also be generated if the meter does not detect the sensor Run Mode If the Cell Alert is not actively monitoring the sensor the Run Mode screen will display the text Push SET Press the Set but ton to start monitoring When the unit is in monitoring mode the LCD screen will display the current reading from the sensor This reading is updated every 5 seconds You should veri...

Page 12: ...p AC or DC Higher voltage or current than this will require an interface relay The maximum switching power is 60 W or 60 VA The terminal block for the relay appears to the right of the WatchDog logo on the control panel It contains three wire terminals N O N o r m a l l y O p e n COM Common NC Normally Closed To insert the wires press on the white button and insert the wire into the corresponding ...

Page 13: ... attached to a pole In frost alert mode Item 3450 the Cellular Alert should be installed in the area that is most likely to have the first frost The temperature sensor should be at least three inches from the ground for an accurate temperature In humidity mode Item 3450H the sensor should be placed in an area that gives a rep resentative reading The sensor and radiation shield should also be attac...

Page 14: ...tup limit set the volt age limit to alert below 1 Volt Insert Relay Housing Here Sensor Port The P120 120VAC model includes a protective housing for the sensor relay Once fed through the gland the power cord must be connected to the sensor relay Open the protective housing using a Phillips screwdriver not included Plug the two power wires onto the A and B spades on the relay Place the relay into t...

Page 15: ...ed on the actuator hub Note the position of the actuator after Test mode has been used Disassemble the arm from the actuator by removing the center screw and pulling the arm off Note the hub has teeth that hold the actuator in position Reassemble the arm by repositioning the arm rotated clockwise one tooth Reassemble the actuator assembly to the phone and re test ...

Page 16: ...n either repair or replace products that prove to be defective This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use lightning negligence accident or unau thorized modifications or to incidental or consequential damages be yond the Spectrum product Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA from Spec trum Spectrum is not responsible for ...

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