Wireless Rain
+Temp
Station
PRODUCT MANUAL
Item # 3200R2
Страница 1: ...Wireless Rain Temp Station PRODUCT MANUAL Item 3200R2 ...
Страница 2: ...is manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new WatchDog Wireless Rain Temp Station Please read this manual thoroughly before using your instrument For customer support or to place an order call Spectrum Technologies Inc 800 248 8873 or 815 436 4440 between 7 30 am and 5 30 p m CST FAX 815 436 4460 E Mail info specmeters com www specmeters com ...
Страница 3: ...r friendly man ner The network functions similarly to a cellular network However the Sigfox network is specifically designed to sup port IoT type devices Coverage maps can be found on the Sig fox website https www Sigfox com en coverage The Watchdog Rain Temp Station sends temperature data at least once an hour Rain information is made available in real time by sending a message when rain begins a...
Страница 4: ... mounting bracket Temperature sensor with radiation shield External mounted antenna 3 AA lithium batteries Bird Guard Kit 3665BG Each kit contains plastic ring with fas tener metal spikes and assembly installation instructions U Bolts Contains Qty 2 1 inch U bolt Nuts and saddle clamp stainless steel Optional Accessory Tripod item 3396TP Mounting aide comes with mast and 3 ground stakes ...
Страница 5: ...atteries Battery Life 1yr subject to amount of rain Operating Temperature 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Frequency bands Sigfox IoT Ready Region 1 868MHz EU South Africa Oman Region 2 902 904 MHz US Mexico and Brazil Region 4 920 923MHz Australia New Zealand Singapore Taiwan Hong Kong Colombia Argentina Antenna Reverse polarity SMA ...
Страница 6: ...be configured to allow data to be recorded in SpecConnect In the Equipment table identify the device you would like to configure Click on the Configure or Configuration Required text in the table This will bring up the configuration screen A Time Zone must be selected from the dropdown menu You have the option of creating a device name in the Wire less Device field Each sensor port can be given a ...
Страница 7: ...he WatchDog Mobile App Your Watchdog Wireless Rain Temp Station can also be con figured directly on the WatchDog Mobile App This App pro vides a mobile friendly view of device data and is also linked to your SpecConnect account Visit the iTunes or Playstore and search for Watchdog Mobile to install Log in to the App using the same credentials you use for SpecConnect Note new users must log in to S...
Страница 8: ...ately click the Locate on Map or Use My Location buttons You have the option of creating a device name There is an option for automatically cor recting for daylight savings time Ports Each sensor port can be given a descriptive name Select the sensor of interest and type the nickname into the text field Be sure to save any changes to the configurations ...
Страница 9: ...Important device data can be seen on the equipment activity screen Slide the equipment tile to the left and press on the magnifying glass icon The upper bar shows the last time the server received data from the device The lower bar shows the current device configuration status If the upper bar is yellow the device has missed the last 2 uploads If it is red it has missed at least 5 uploads ...
Страница 10: ...y if the rain collector is mounted on or near any object which attracts a magnet Choose a location that is easily accessible for normal clean ing and is distant from trees and other sources of pollen or debris Avoid locating the Rain Station close to large metal build ings or structures These structures can impede the radio signals and cause data loss 2 Install the Mast Use and 1 5 8 or 1 3 4 pole...
Страница 11: ... mast Use the bubble level located on the inside of the Rain Collector to confirm that the collector s base is level Adjust the U bolts or mounting mast as re quired 5 Power up the Rain Station Lift the blue cap off of the elec tronics container being careful not to disturb the electronics assembly while doing so There is a risk of pulling the electronics out with the cap This can result in dam ag...
Страница 12: ... on SpecConnect Optional Once configuration is complete you can test the func tion of the Station by manually toggling the tipping spoon sever al times and watching for the data to appear in SpecConnect or the WatchDog Mobile App Remember each tip represents 0 01inches 0 25mm of rain If no data is transmitted see the calibration section of this manual to check for proper tipping spoon adjustment C...
Страница 13: ...nt and check if the device can detect manual tips of the spoon If so proceed to the next step If not the sensor may need to be sent in for service 5 If all the tips are being counted replace the rain bucket and trickle a known amount of water into the bucket 84 ml of water should register 0 1 inches of water 2 5 mm This is equivalent to 10 tips of the tipping spoon The best results are attained wh...
Страница 14: ...e electron ics assembly from the cylin der See Step 5 of the Installa tion procedure p 11 If the device is not already switched OFF turn it off by toggling the power switch to ward the battery connector Replace the three lithium AA batteries located in the battery holder Return the power switch to the ON position Ensure the green LED blinks three times Important After the three flashes and within ...
Страница 15: ...l SpecConnect Click the Reset Battery button Watchdog Mobile App Tap the Reset Battery button on the Equipment Status page Access the Equipment Status screen by clicking the magnifying glass icon see p 7 Monitor SpecConnect or the Watchdog Mobile App to ensure device is sending data ...
Страница 16: ...ce config uration on SpecConnect Try re saving the configuration Defective Unit Provisioning issue Contact Spectrum for service Loose Antenna Connection Check for loose Antenna Connections above and below mounting bracket Intermittent Data Radio Reception Blocked Degraded low signal strength Check that the device antenna has not been blocked by foliage or metal struc tures equipment Check that ant...
Страница 17: ...ues high Secure mounting pole mast to prevent movement in the wind Connector on PCB not seated corroded broken wire Take blue cap off of electronics cylin der and carefully inspect the rain con nector on PCB Contact Spectrum for service if required Defective Rain Sensor Contact Spectrum for service Sensor value out of range or not accurate Temp Connector on PCB not seated corroded broken wire Take...
Страница 18: ...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 uct Before returning a failed unit you must obtain a Re turned Materials Authorization RMA from Spec trum Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RMA number or for...
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Страница 20: ...e referenced product to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2014 30 EU EMC Standards CENELEC EN 55032 2015 CENELEC EN 61000 6 1 2007 CENELEC EN 61000 6 3 2007 A1 2011 AC 2012 IEC 61000 6 1 2016 IEC 61000 4 2 2008 IEC 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2007 A2 2010 FCC Part 15 CFR Title 47 2018 ICES 003 2016 Canada Michael J Dunning Director of Product Strategy November ...