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Commonly asked questions include: 
 
Q.  Why will logger not connect with computer? 
A.  Data logger needs a new battery, or the com-port settings need 

to be changed through SpecWare software.  Refer to 
SpecWare User’s Guide for details. 

 
Q.  Why will logger not record rainfall? 
A.  Make sure rainfall sensor is plugged into port A, and that Port A 

is configured for rainfall through the launch screen. 

 
Q.  Why is logger displaying “- - -”? 
A.  The logger will display dashes for the external sensors if i.) the 

rainfall sensor is connected to the wrong port ii.) another 
external sensor is connected to the port meant to record rainfall 
or iii.) the sensor is not securely plugged into a channel port. 

 
Q.  Why is logger displaying and/or logging bogus, or out-of-range, 

readings? 

A.  External sensors are not plugged into correct ports. 

Trouble Shooting 

The WatchDog

 

data loggers are easy to use and reliable.  Should 

you have a problem, or have questions: 
 

Who do I contact? 

Contact the company you purchased the data logger from: 
Spectrum Technologies, Inc. or an authorized Spectrum Dealer. 
 
 

When Contacting Spectrum Technologies:

 

Please indicate that you need Technical Support.   
Be prepared to: 
 
1. Provide details on the hardware and software configuration of 
your components including: manufacturer, model number, 
peripherals and versions of the operating system. 
 
2. Completely describe the problem.  The more information you 
provide, the faster and more accurately we will be able to respond. 

Service and Support 

Summary of Contents for WatchDog 200

Page 1: ...Operation Manual WatchDog Data Loggers Model s 200 225 250 400 425 450 Technologies Inc Spectrum...

Page 2: ...440 between 7 30 am and 5 30 p m CST FAX at 815 436 4460 or E Mail at info specmeters com www specmeters com Spectrum Technologies Inc 12360 S Industrial Dr East Plainfield IL 60585 CONTENTS General O...

Page 3: ...into the logger port and configure the logger to the corresponding sensor through the software Download the accumulated data at your convenience using the powerful SpecWare software SpecWare will pre...

Page 4: ...rements 3 500 per channel 1 250 Temp RH 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C 20 100 RH 5 to 50 C 1 F 0 6 C 3 RH 7 000 measurement 3 500 per channel None 400 None N A N A 15 000 measurements 3 750 per channel 4 425 T...

Page 5: ...5 3669 3669LT Soil Moisture Transducer 0 100 kPa 2 6450WD 6450WD20 Watermark Soil Moisture Sensor 0 200 cbars N A 6451 Irrigation Sensor Switches at 5 psi 1 psi 3673 3674 Input Cable for user supplie...

Page 6: ...to the illustration as an example of how to install your mini weather station For outdoor and greenhouse use the WatchDog logger must be placed in a mini radiation shield to protect it from solar radi...

Page 7: ...WatchDog connected to the computer is during the launching and downloading of the data logger After the logger has been launched and or downloaded disconnect the logger and place it in the environment...

Page 8: ...SpecWare software to launch the logger to record specified parameters at chosen measurement intervals Interval choices offered are 1 5 10 15 30 60 and 120 minutes Use SpecWare software to read out th...

Page 9: ...ternal sensors A complete cycle takes approximately 8 seconds for a model 200 series logger and 16 seconds for a model 400 series logger ex a model 225 with 2 channels would take 8 seconds to cycle or...

Page 10: ...Remove the back cover 3 Slide the battery out of the battery holder 4 Insert a new CR2032 battery positive side up 5 Replace WatchDog cover 6 Tighten back cover screw Confirm that the logger is activ...

Page 11: ...ot securely plugged into a channel port Q Why is logger displaying and or logging bogus or out of range readings A External sensors are not plugged into correct ports Trouble Shooting The WatchDog dat...

Page 12: ...Spectrum at your expense with the RGA number marked clearly on the outside of the package Spectrum is not responsible for any package that is returned without a valid RGA number or for the loss of the...

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