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- Page 1 WatchDog® 3000 Series Weather Stations Product Manual Models 3580, 3550, 3540, 3250, 3240, 3230, 3220, 3210 “To Measure Is To Know” “To Measure Is To Know” info@specmeters.com www.specmeters.com 800 - 248 - 8873...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of your new WatchDog Weather Station. Please read this manual thoroughly before launching the units. For customer support or to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248-8873 or 815-436-4440, FAX at 815-436-4460, or e-mail at info@specmeters.com. -
Page 3: Installation
INSTALLATION PREPARATION The weather station should be located in an open, unobstructed, grassy area to ensure accurate measurement of wind, rainfall, sunlight, and evapotranspiration. Mounting hardware is provided to attach the weather station to a mast/pole with a 1.25" to 1.66" (32mm to 42mm) outside diameter and a wall thickness of at least 0.13"... -
Page 4: Initial Power-Up
5. Unlatch the enclosure latches and open the front door of the enclosure. The sensor connection requirements are as follows: · Temperature/RH: already connected to port labeled “Temp/RH”on all models except 3580. · Rain: Already connected to port labeled “Rain” on ET, Weather and Rain Stations. ·... -
Page 5: Device Key
b. If you will be sending data to SpecConnect, press the “Login” button and enter your SpecConnect login credentials. The app will display the Equipment Status screen. Tap the menu button (3 parallel lines) in the top left corner and select “BLUETOOTH”... -
Page 6: Connecting To A Wifi Network
CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK In order to connect your station to a WiFi network you will need the network’s Access Point name (SSID) and its passphrase (password). 1. If the station is not already connected to your phone, follow the instructions on Page 4 to use the WatchDog Mobile app with Bluetooth connectivity. -
Page 7: Specconnect
SPECCONNECT 1. Open a web browser and navigate to www.specconnect.net. Log in with credentials. 2. Click on the “Equipment” tab on the left side of the screen. 3. Navigate to the device on the equipment page and click the “Configure” button. 4. -
Page 8: Current Conditions
CURRENT CONDITIONS The conditions of the station from the last data upload can be viewed in the WatchDog Mobile App or in SpecConnect. This does not require a Bluetooth connection, but you must have a SpecConnect account to see Current Conditions in the App. -
Page 9: Specconnect
SPECCONNECT 1. From the SpecConnect Equipment page, you will see a list of weather stations. Tapping on the station will bring up a dashboard with the current conditions. 2. A graph of the previous 24 hours of data appears below the dashboard. Floating your cursor over the chart will enable the trackball feature which allows you to view the exact value of the data point for a given date and time. - Page 10 IMPORTING DATA INTO SPECWARE Data downloaded to a USB flash drive (see Page 9) can be imported into SpecWare software. Insert the flash drive contain- ing the data into an available USB Port then follow the instructions below. Selecting the data file using SpecWare 10 a.
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Page 11: Status Led Meaning
STATUS LED MEANINGS Depending on the current state of the station, the STATUS LED conveys different information. Except as noted below, the LED color indicates the battery status. · GREEN = 81 - 100% · AMBER = 41 - 80% ·... -
Page 12: Additional Sensors
ADDITIONAL SENSORS The WatchDog 3000 Wireless Stations have additional sensor ports for sensor input. The following table lists some of the available optional sensors. See www.specmeters.com for a complete list. Most sensors include a 6' cable with pin-type connector. Items 3667-20, 6460-20, 6470-20 and 6450WD20 have 20' cables. -
Page 13: Rain Collector Adjustment
RAIN COLLECTOR ADJUSTMENT If rain collector is not reading correctly (or at all): 1. Check the inside of the rain bucket for debris such as leaves that may be blocking the grid at the bottom of the bucket. Remove the rain bucket from the base by loosening the four screws, rotating the bucket slightly counter-wise, and lifting it off. -
Page 14: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 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 replace products that prove to be defective. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation or use, lightning, negligence, accident, or unauthorized modifications, or to incidental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum product. - Page 18 3600 Thayer Court Aurora, IL 60504 800.248.8873 www.specmeters.com Form 108 (22-114) Rev. E 1/2023 Spectrum and WatchDog are registered trademarks of Spectrum Technologies, Inc.
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