Watchdog II Mesh User Manual
P/N 86-0006-00
Rev E 01-2020
Page
11 of 38
The base station can be configured to meet specific remote monitoring requirements. This is done by
determining which options are required and setting them accordingly on the dip switch on board (see
figure below).
A. Off Potential Reading
a. If a Pipe to Soil channel and an interrupter module are both installed, this DIP switch
setting can be used enable an OFF potential measurement.
b. First, the Pipe to Soil channel will take a normal reading. The base station will then
command the interrupter to turn the current off. The Pipe to Soil channel will then take
an off potential reading. Both readings will be transmitted to the website.
c. To activate this option, set switch #1 to the On position
d. If the off potential reading is not desired, leave the switch in the default OFF position.
B.
‘Always On’ Powered or ‘Trickle Charge’ Powered
a.
For a continuous ‘always on’ powered unit leave switch #2 in the default OFF position.
b. For a trickle charge unit using the small solar panel option, set switch #2 to ON.
C. Cellular Frequency Setting
a. If the system is being used in North America, keep switch #3 in the default OFF position.
b. If the system is being used in Europe or the mid-east, set switch #3 to ON
D. Analog Measurement Channel
a. To activate the on board analog measurement channel, set switch #4 to the ON position.
b. To keep the analog input deactivated, keep switch #4 in the default OFF position.
E. 4-20mA or 0-5V Measurement Type
a. If the analog measurement channel has been activated using switch #4, switch #5 will
determine which type of measurement will be used. If a 4-20mA signal is being used,
leave switch #5 in the default OFF position.
b. For a 0-5V input signal, set switch #5 to the ON position.
System Setup DIP Switch
1 = Off Potential Enable (ON=enabled)
2 = Always ON or Trickle Charged (ON=Trickle Charged)
3 = Cellular
– North Amer. Or Europe (ON=Europe)
4 = Analog Measurement Enable (ON=enabled)
5 = Analog Measurement Type (ON=0-5V)
6 = Accumulator Enable (ON=enabled)
7 = Solar Panel Voltage Monitor Enable (ON=enabled)
