Spectrum Technologies WatchDog Cellular Alert PRO Product Manual

Spectrum Technologies WatchDog Cellular Alert PRO Product Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Cellular Alert PRODUCT MANUAL Item #3451...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new WatchDog Cellular Alert PRO. 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.
  • Page 3: General Overview

    General Overview Thank you for purchasing a WatchDog Cellular Alert PRO Model. This manual describes how to use your WatchDog Cellular Alert and how to keep it working accurately for many years. This manual will describe how to use the PRO model which contains a cellular module.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications Hard Case with Handle—8 3/4” x 7” x 4” deep LED Light—flashing green and red Hole with gland nut for external cables (sensor, antenna) Relay switch External Temperature Sensor Control Panel with LCD display Battery Compartment U-Bolt (used for mounting) GSM Cellular Module/Circuit Board Velcro strip Antenna with 6’...
  • Page 5: Important Sim Card Information

    IMPORTANT SIM CARD INFORMATION Spectrum Technologies recommends the purchase of a Pay As You Go SIM Card and Service Plan with voice and text capabilities. Some carriers send a text message or voice call after the first call of the day on prepaid accounts.
  • Page 6: Setup

    set up The PRO model contains a GSM cellular module that will make a voice call or send text messages to a designated phone. It also has the op- tion of setting a relay. A SIM card and service plan (Pay-As-You-Go recommended) is neces- sary but not included.
  • Page 7 set up Put the module back into the case. Remove the antenna first then place the module against the back of the case. Slide the module into the DB15 connecter and then snap it onto the Vel- cro at the back of the case. SLIDE SNAP...
  • Page 8: Sensor & Battery Setup

    Sensor set up Sensor Setup Take the cable of the temperature sensor and run the sensor plug into the box through the gland nut, then through the wire hook. Plug the temperature sensor into the side of the control panel. WIRE HOOK Battery set up Battery Setup...
  • Page 9 Battery set up Battery Setup— When the batteries are first connected the display will show the firm- ware version on the first line and indicate the cellular module cable is connected (w/modem) on the second. This will change to the Run or Off menu after 5 seconds.
  • Page 10: Programming Control Panel

    Programming Control Panel The DISPLAY button is used to toggle between the various modes. These modes are Off, Test, Setup, Run. Once the desired mode is displayed press the SET button. NOTE: If this is the first time the Cellular Alert is being used, the first step is to go into Setup Mode and set the Alert with a phone num- ber.
  • Page 11 Programming Control Panel Limit— The limit choices are Above or Below. To set the temperature above, press the SET button and then using the up and down arrow buttons set the correct tempera- ture. Once the temperature is reached, press the SET button.
  • Page 12 Alert (continued) The relay choice is used to trigger a switch that will per- form an action (See setting up a relay function on page 15), such as sound a horn, turn on a fan, or turn on an irrigation system, it will not trigger the actuator to make a call.
  • Page 13: Relay Function Setup

    Relay Function SETUP The Cellular Alert has a relay that may be used to trigger an ac- tion with the alert such as, turn on a fan or turn on an irrigation system. This action will result when the sensor crosses above or below the threshold that was determined when programming the control panel.
  • Page 14: Led Light Definition

    LED Light Definition There is an LED light that shows through the outside of the case. The light indicates what mode the Cellular Alert is in. The following chart shows the patterns: Light Pattern Mode Short green flash each 5 sec- Run mode, sensor in normal onds range...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation In frost alert mode, the Cellular Alert should be installed in the area that is most likely to have the first frost. A U bolt is included with each Alert. Using the U bolt , attach it to the handle of the case. The case can then be attached to a pole.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or work- manship for one year from the date of purchase. 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, accident, or unau- thorized modifications, or to incidental or consequential damages be- yond the Spectrum product.

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