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Table of Contents

 

This manual will familiarize you with the features and 

operation of your new WatchDog Plant Growth Pup Station. 

Please read this manual thoroughly before launching the unit. 

 

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 

Introduction  

Package Contents 

Specifications 

Temperature/RH Sensor 

PAR Light Sensor 

Installing Batteries 

Checking Battery Level 

Pup Station Installation 

Connecting to a Retriever Network 

Summary of Contents for 3900PG

Page 1: ...1 Plant Growth Pup Station PRODUCT MANUAL Model s 3900PG 3905PG 3930PG ...

Page 2: ...luded in the box Pg 4 2 Install Batteries Pg 7 3 Attach the Pup to the T RH Sensor and Aspirated Radiation Shield Pg 6 HARDWARE UNBOXING ASSEMBLY FIELD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 4 Install the Pup Station Pg 8 5 Level the Quantum Light Sensor ET Pg 7 ...

Page 3: ...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 info specmeters com www specmeters com Spectrum Technologies Inc 3600 Thayer Court Aurora IL 60504 Introduction 4 Package Contents 4 Specifications 5 Temperature RH Sensor 6 PAR Light Sensor 7 Installing Batteries 7 Checking Battery Level 7 Pup Station Installation 8 Connecting to a Re...

Page 4: ...able for sensors of your choice The Pup transmits sensor data to the Retriever either directly or via a Repeater Pup For details on how to configure the Sensor Pup Sta tion into the network refer to the Retriever and Pup Wireless Network Product Manual Introduction Package Contents Bagged items 6 AA alkaline batteries Antenna with stabilizer 2 sets of U bolt and clamp 2 0 35 0 9cm screws Temperatu...

Page 5: ...Dimensions 3 75 x 2 x 8 in 9 5 x 5 2 x 20 2 cm Power Source 6 AA batteries Lithium or alkaline Battery Life 6 months with alkaline batteries Operating Temperature 22 to 130 F 30 to 55 C Fan Shield Battery NiMH 4 8 V 2200 mA Hr Absent charge powers fan for 6 to 8 hours to dissipate heat Solar Panel 2W 6V Fan 5V 350 mA peak While Charging 2960 rpm 12 ft3 min 0 34 m3 min Battery Only 2450 rpm 9 9 ft3...

Page 6: ...e red wire that connects the solar panel to the battery pack and slowly slide the mag net around until you find a location that the stops fan Deploying the sensor The sensor can be attached to the top of a pole or post with the included U Bolts and bracket fig 2 Connect the 2 5mm plug to channel A The solar panel should be oriented so that it is facing the sun In the northern hemisphere the panel ...

Page 7: ... the battery level briefly press the button inside the Pup The battery state will be indicated by the color of the status LED Green Good Amber Low Red Replace The battery level of the Pup can also be checked with RPLU software on a PC directly connected to the Retriever or remotely via the Spec Connect website PAR Light Sensor The PAR light sensor attaches to the three holes on top of the bracket ...

Page 8: ...lt Unless you are using the mounting tripod item 3396TPS the post should be firmly anchored in the ground Connect the U bolts to the inner side of the bracket Place the bracket over the top of the post Attach the Pup Station to the post with the nuts fig 1 Do not tighten the U bolt nuts until you have oriented the station fig 2 Pup Station Installation Fig 1 Attaching U bolt Fig 2 Station attached...

Page 9: ... Pup Station collects data from the sensors connected to its ports The Pup sends logged data to the Retriever at the interval configured for the network Refer to the Retriever and Pup Wireless Network Product Manual for detailed instructions ...

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Page 11: ...This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use lightning negli gence accident or unauthorized modifications or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum product Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Returned Materials Au thorization RMA from Spectrum Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for t...

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