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Bi-Directional  

GPRS / CDMA 

Modems & Solar Panels 

PRODUCT MANUAL 

Item 3388BGU, 3388BGE, 3388BC, 3388SP5 

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Summary of Contents for WatchDog 3388BC

Page 1: ...Bi Directional GPRS CDMA Modems Solar Panels PRODUCT MANUAL Item 3388BGU 3388BGE 3388BC 3388SP5 ...

Page 2: ...Dog Modem The modem is packed in a single box containing the waterproof enclosure The modem cables and electronics come pre assembled within the enclosure The enclosure should have two sets of saddle mounting brackets attached to the back Solar Power System The Solar Power system consists of a 5W Solar Panel 11 x 7 5 with cable a 5A Hr sealed lead acid battery and the three mounting components pic...

Page 3: ... SpecWare allows you to specify both a logging interval and a data transmission interval The Data Collection Interval specifies how often data is logged to the internal memory of the station This may or may not match the frequency you will be transmitting current conditions to the Internet Data saved on the station can be retrieved at the station by using a WatchDog Data Shuttle or downloaded usin...

Page 4: ...u are using the SpecWeather com web site then you do not have to configure your WatchDog Modem Otherwise follow these steps to configure your modem You must provide your own USB stick to configure your modem Without any power from the solar panel or battery plug the USB stick into the telemetry board s USB connector Power up the board with the 12v battery and wait at least 60 seconds until the sto...

Page 5: ...s immediately sent to the server If the Transmit interval is checked the modem will store multiple measurements before transmitting them to the server Send alive message The default setting sends a message to the server with information about the telemetry units network signal strength GPS coordinates when enabled Use GPS The telemetry unit has an optional GPS receiver STD 3388GPS must be purchase...

Page 6: ...el 1 Align the Angle Bracket with the two solar panel openings on the back 3 Attach and tighten both bolts to the solar panel and flange nuts 2 Place the bottom of the flange nut under the solar panel and align it 4 Remove the top saddle mounting brackets from both ends of the enclosures 5 Attach Modem Enclosure to post and tighten bottom saddle mounting bracket 6 Tighten the spacers and nuts on m...

Page 7: ...een circuit board as diagrammed below The black wire attaches to the second slot from the bottom The red wire attaches to the first slot from the bottom The slot is opened by loosing up the screw with a small screwdriver Before tightening on the screws insert the tinned leads into the holes Next tighten the screws completely Repeat for the second wire Give the wires a slight tug to ensure they are...

Page 8: ...hoto below This allows the door to close properly 4 Your cellular carrier may require the modem s IMEI MEID number This number should be written on the box in which the modem was shipped If not it will be listed on the modems white sticker 5 If you have a GPRS modem and subscribe to a Spectrum Technologies data plan US mar ket only the SIM card may already be installed Insert your SIM card accordi...

Page 9: ...round the wire and screw the strain relief into the bottom of the station Plug the RJ12 connector into the weather station s AUX jack and tighten the cap onto the strain relief AUX Port Gland re attached to station You may need to rotate the modem enclosure so it points toward your nearest cell tower The antenna may have difficulty connecting to the tower if the signal must pass through the batter...

Page 10: ...e from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of pur chase During the warranty period Spectrum will at its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use lightning negligence acci dent or unauthorized modifications or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum prod uc...

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