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Plant Growth Pup Station PRODUCT MANUAL Model #’s 3900PG, 3905PG, 3930PG...
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Quick Start HARDWARE UNBOXING & ASSEMBLY 1. Package Contents Pg 4 (Check components included in the box) 2. Install Batteries Pg 7 3. Attach the Pup to the T/RH Sensor and Pg 6 Aspirated Radiation Shield FIELD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION 4.
Connecting to a Retriever Network 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.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Watchdog Plant Growth Pup Station for use in a Retriever & Pup Wireless Sensor Network. This manual de- scribes the setup and use of the station The Sensor Pup component of the Station has been pre-configured to use the Temperature/RH and PAR light sensors.
SPECIFICATIONS Sensor Measurement Accuracy Resolution -40° to 257°F ±0.54°F(40 to 194°F) 0.1°F (0.1°C) Temperature -40° to 125°C ±0.3°C (-40 to 90°C) Relative 0 to 100% ±2% @ 77°F (25°C) 0.1 % Humidity PAR Light 0-3000 µmol/m /s ±5% 1 µmol/m Data Capacity 256 data interval records can be stored on the Pup until it is able to send them to the Retriever...
Temperature/RH Sensor The Temperature/RH sensor is installed in an aspirated radiation shield (ARS). The aspirator fan induces air flow over the sensor which leads to more accurate data for indoor installations. The radiation shield is shipped fully built. Preventing the fan from spinning The ARS is shipped with a magnet attached to the bat- tery pack (under sticker in fig.
PAR Light Sensor The PAR light sensor attaches to the three holes on top of the bracket for the aspirated radia- tion shield. The PAR light sen- sor needs to be leveled to measure accurately. Adjust the spring mounting screws of the sensor to center the bubble as shown in image to the right.
Pup Station Installation The Pup Station should be located in an open, unobstructed, grassy area to ensure accurate measurement of wind, rainfall and sunlight. The station can be mounted to any post that can accommodate the 1.5" (4cm) U-bolt. Unless you are using the mounting tripod (item # 3396TPS), the post should be firmly anchored in the ground.
Connecting To A Retriever Network The 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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Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period Spectrum will, at its option, either repair or re- place products that prove to be defective. 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.
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