Geist Watchdog Wi Instruction Manual

Watchdog Wi

Instruction Manual

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Geist Watchdog Wi Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

................................................................................................................................... 4Welcome

About this Manual

................................................................................................................................... 7Revision History

................................................................................................................................... 7Organization of the Manual

................................................................................................................................... 8Audience Profile

................................................................................................................................... 8On-line Documentation

................................................................................................................................... 8Reporting Document Errors

................................................................................................................................... 8Conventions

.......................................................................................................................................................... 8Softw are

.......................................................................................................................................................... 9Hardware

.......................................................................................................................................................... 10Safety

.......................................................................................................................................................... 11Figures

.......................................................................................................................................................... 11Tables

Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

................................................................................................................................... 12Overview

.......................................................................................................................................................... 12Warranty

.......................................................................................................................................................... 14Te chnical Specificatio ns

.......................................................................................................................................................... 20Environmental

......................................................................................................................................................... 20Temperature

......................................................................................................................................................... 20Humidity

......................................................................................................................................................... 20Elevation

.......................................................................................................................................................... 21Networking

......................................................................................................................................................... 21Ethernet

......................................................................................................................................................... 21Protocols

......................................................................................................................................................... 21User Interfaces

.......................................................................................................................................................... 21Re gulato ry Com pliance

......................................................................................................................................................... 21Underw riters Laboratories (UL)

......................................................................................................................................................... 22Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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Chapter 2 - System Overview

................................................................................................................................... 23Indicators

Chapter 3 - Installation

................................................................................................................................... 25Wiring

................................................................................................................................... 27Setup

.......................................................................................................................................................... 27Connections

.......................................................................................................................................................... 29Windows

.......................................................................................................................................................... 32Mac

.......................................................................................................................................................... 33Set IP Addre ss

.......................................................................................................................................................... 35De ploy Se ns ors

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3Table Of Contents

Chapter 4 - Final Checkout

................................................................................................................................... 37Web Interface

................................................................................................................................... 41Sensors

................................................................................................................................... 49System

................................................................................................................................... 54Communications

................................................................................................................................... 62Admin

................................................................................................................................... 72Modbus Communications

................................................................................................................................... 76Watchdog Wi Channel Pairs

................................................................................................................................... 78Watchdog Wi Range Extender

................................................................................................................................... 95Troubleshooting

.......................................................................................................................................................... 95Up dating Firm w ar e

.......................................................................................................................................................... 98Te chnical Suppor t

.......................................................................................................................................................... 99Tro uble sho oting

.......................................................................................................................................................... 101IP Addre ss Res et

................................................................................................................................... 103Product-Specific Safety Notices

.......................................................................................................................................................... 103Gene ral Safe ty

.......................................................................................................................................................... 103Live Circu its Safety

.......................................................................................................................................................... 104Equip me nt Gr ounding

.......................................................................................................................................................... 104Ele ctros tatic Dischar ge

.......................................................................................................................................................... 104Explos ive Environm e nt

.......................................................................................................................................................... 104Ser vicing an d Ad ju stm en ts

.......................................................................................................................................................... 104Re pairs and M odification s

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Introduction

Welcome

Notice to Users

Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to this
document without notice to any user or reseller of this product. Geist, a
division of PCE, Inc., also reserves the right to substitute or terminate
distribution of this document, with no obligation to notify any person or party
of such substitutions or terminations.

Copyrights

© 2017 - Geist, a division of
PCE, Inc. All Rights
Reserved

Trademarks

All Trademarks contained herein are registered to Geist, a division of PCE,

Inc.

Use and Disclosure Restrictions

The software and documentation contained in this publication are

copyrighted materials.

Recovery Act Buy American

Geist products adhere to the Buy American provisions of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). All Geist goods
manufactured in our Lincoln, Nebraska, plant have undergone substantial
transformation during production.

Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

Geist goods manufactured in our Lincoln, Nebraska, plant have undergone
substantial transformation during production. These Geist products adhere
to U.S. Trade Agreements Act and can be supplied for GSA Schedules and
other government contracts.

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Geist Policy on Conflict Minerals

This document details Geist’s corporate policy regarding the use of conflict
minerals. The policy expressed in this document should be considered to
cover the Geist and Geist Europe divisions of PCE Inc.

Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act which was passed by the US Congress
in 2010 requires certain companies to annually disclose their use of conflict
minerals. Conflict minerals covered under this act include tantalum, tin,
tungsten, and gold.

Although Geist is not directly subjected to the requirements of the Dodd­Frank Act, Geist recognizes that all companies within the electronics
manufacturing industry supply chain are impacted by this legislation. Geist
supports the intent of the law, which is the reduction of violence within the
Democratic Republic of the Congo and will take several actions to both
advance the goals of the Dodd-Frank Act and to provide exceptional
support to our customers.

· Geist will work with our direct suppliers to identify purchased components
and materials that contain tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold.

· Geist will work with our direct suppliers to trace sources of any tin,
tantalum, tungsten or gold used in our products back to the smelter.

· Geist will document our efforts to trace tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold
minerals back to the smelter and will accurately report the results to our
customers.

· Geist will continue to monitor industry progress in identifying conflict-free
smelters and will adjust corporate policy as the electronics supply chain
becomes more fully documented.

Geist will not require that our direct suppliers source only conflict-free
minerals until an adequate number of smelters has been reliably identified
and audited by The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and the
Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) to service the electronic industry
supply chain. Mandating a conflict-free supply chain before an adequate
number of smelters has been identified will prohibit the use of all tin,
tantalum, tungsten, and gold originating in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo and surrounding countries. This prohibition would cut off the sole
income source for many artisanal miners within the region and may result in
increased violence within the Democratic Republic of the Congo in direct
opposition to the goals of the Dodd-Frank Act. Geist will work continuously
with our direct suppliers in order to annually increase the percentage of
documented conflict-free minerals that are used in our products until all
products can be certified as conflict-free.

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WEEE Declaration

Geist Europe is obligated to finance the cost of the collection, treatment,
recovery and environmentally sound disposal of all products sold by Geist
Europe into the UK market this includes:

· New WEEE (displaying ‘the crossed out wheeled bin symbol’) that Geist
Europe has placed onto the market after the 13th August 2005.

· Historic WEEE (not displaying ‘the crossed out wheeled bin symbol’), when
Geist Europe is supplying new WEEE that is intended to replace the
historic WEEE and is of equivalent type or fulfills the same function even if
the historic WEEE was manufactured by a third party.

Please contact Geist Europe on 01823 275100 for further details or to
arrange collection. (UK Only)

Document Usage

All reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this
document from any technical or typographical errors or omissions. Geist, a
division of PCE, Inc., and its affiliates disclaim responsibility for any labor,
materials, or costs incurred as a result of usage of this document. Nor shall
Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., and its affiliates be liable for any damages,
inclusive of loss of profits or data, arising from the use of or in connection
with this document.

Geist, a division of PCE, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to this
document without notice to any user or reseller of this product. Geist, a
division of PCE, Inc., also reserves the right to substitute or terminate
distribution of this document, with no obligation to notify any person or party
of such substitutions or terminations.

© 2017 - Geist, a division of
PCE, Inc. All Rights
Reserved Rev
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About this Manual

Revision

Date

Notes

Approved By

1.0

8/31/2017

Original Published Version

JB

This document provides an overview of Geist product(s), the major topics
covered include:

· Copyright, Trademarks, and Disclosure Restrictions.

· Instructions for installing, powering and using the equipment.

· Information that will aid in managing and maintaining the equipment.

Revision History

Introduction 7

Organization of the Manual

This Geist document contains the following Watchdog Wi product information:

· Product Specifications - This chapter describes the major product

characteristics and its functional role within the system. Where appropriate,
reference to cabling among product components and to other Geist
product(s) is provided.

· Pre-Installation - This chapter provides pre-installation information for the

preparation and use of Geist product(s). Subjects discussed in this chapter
must be considered prior to performing the installation of the Geist product.

· Installation - This chapter provides procedures required to adequately

mechanically and electrically attach Geist product into supporting systems.

· Final Checkout - The final checkout/power-up procedures after product

installation are provided in this chapter. The procedures in this chapter
provide for an orderly system power-up sequence and ensure proper
operation of this product.

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Audience Profile

This document is intended for use by authorized technicians experienced with
same of similar product types and for personnel requiring guidance for equipment
installation, operation, maintenance, and support.

On-line Documentation

This document is available on-line and within the corresponding

Manuals
Case Studies

Product firmware updates can be found and downloaded from the
site, under

Should this product fail within its warranty period and be in need of repair or
replacement, a Return Material Authorization may be obtained on-line from the

RMA Form

. Additional Geist product supporting

can be found on the

Firmware Updates

link located within the

.

Reporting Document Errors

Should you discover any error or identify a deficiency in this document, please
take time to contact us at the following Watchdog Wi email address:

[e-mail]

Please be sure to provide us with the document name, part number, and page
number(s). Also please provide us with description of the error or the deficiency
for the document. If you would like for us to contact you, please provide us with
your name and contact information.

Geist Resource

Geist Support

Geist Product

Videos, Product Literature

page.

Geist Support

site.

and

Thank you for your time. We appreciate any comments and feedback you can
provide.

Conventions

The information contained within this document is established around the
framework of various conventions, which are defined as follows:

Software

· Release Management: Product name, Version control ; (GU V 3.0.0)

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o Product Name: Name of Hardware Platform
o Version control: V(ersion) Platform #, Major #, Minor #

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Hardware

Product Classification

Figure 1 Overlay Symbology Guide

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o Power Distribution Unit

§ Basic

§ Monitored only

§ Switched only

§ Monitored + Switched

o Environmental Monitoring
o Cooling
o Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)

The chart above depicts the symbols used on Geist overlays.

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DANGER

INDICATES AN IMMINENT HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH,
IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

WARNING

INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

CAUTION

INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE AND

MINOR TO MODERATE INJURY.

NOTE

Provides useful information that is beneficial for operation and
usage of this product.

Safety

This document contains varying levels of alerts pertaining to product and user
safety. The alerts are visually presented with graphics and text per Geist
equipment guidelines.

The representations are:

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Figures presented in this document are identified and designated
as follows:

'Figure:', Chapter # - Image #

Example:

Figure 1-1 Name and/or Title goes here

Tables

Tables presented in this document are identified and designated as follows:

'Table:', Chapter # - Image #

Example:

Table 1-1 Name and/or Title goes here

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Chapter 1 - Product Specifications

Overview

The Watchdog Wi is a wireless sensor network manager that receives signals from

wireless devices and relays them to facilities monitoring systems as SNMP, Modbus
TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, BACnet/IP, and BACnet MS/TP signals.

If this product is used in any manner other than that specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Warranty

Figure 1-1 Watchdog Wi

Product Warranty

Seller warrants to the Ultimate Purchaser (the purchaser who buys for use and not for
resale) that all products furnished under this order and which are manufactured by Seller
will conform to final specifications, drawings, samples and other written descriptions
approved in writing by Seller, and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
These warranties shall remain in effect for a period of two (2) years after shipment. If the
Seller installs the equipment or supplies technical direction of installation by contract, said
one year shall run from the completion of installation, provided installation is not
unreasonably delayed by Ultimate Purchaser. Parts replaced or repaired in the warranty
period shall carry the unexpired portion of the original warranty. A unit placed with the
purchaser on consignment and then later purchased will be warranted for two (2) years
from the time the Seller receives notification of the Purchaser's intent to purchase said
consigned item.

Products are NOT life and safety certified. In no event shall the Seller be liable for loss,
damage, or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use of the units, or from any
other cause, except as expressly stated in this warranty. Seller makes no warranties,

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express or implied, including any warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose or use. Seller is not liable for and Purchaser waives any right of action it has or
may have against Seller for any consequential or special damages arising out of any
breach of warranty, and for any damages Purchaser may claim for damage to any
property or injury or death to any person arising out of its purchase or the use, operation,
or maintenance of the product. Seller will not be liable for any labor subcontracted or
performed by Purchaser for preparation of warranted item for return to Seller's factory or
for preparation work for field repair or replacement. Invoicing of Seller for labor either
performed or subcontracted by Purchaser will not be considered as a liability by the Seller.

The liability of Seller hereunder is limited to replacing or repairing at Seller's factory or on
the job site at Seller's option, any part or parts which have been returned to the Seller and
which are defective or do not conform to such specifications, drawings or other written
descriptions; provided that such part or parts are returned by the Ultimate Purchaser
within ninety (90) days after such defect is discovered. The Seller shall have the sole right
to determine if the parts are to be repaired at the job site or whether they are to be
returned to the factory for repair or replacement. All items returned to Seller for repair or
replacement must be sent freight, prepaid to its factory. Purchaser must obtain Seller's
Return Goods Authorization prior to returning items. The above conditions must be met if
warranty is to be valid. Seller will not be liable for any damage done by unauthorized repair
work, unauthorized replacement parts, from any misapplication of the item, or for damage
due to accident, abuse, or act of God.

This warranty shall be exclusive of any and all other warranties express or implied and may
be modified only by writing signed by any officer of the Seller. This warranty shall extend
to the Ultimate Purchaser but to no one else. Accessories supplied by Seller but
manufactured by others carry any warranty the manufacturers have made to Seller and
which can be passed on to the Ultimate Purchaser.

Seller makes no warranty with respect to whether the products sold hereunder infringe any
patent, U.S. or foreign, and Purchaser represents that any specially ordered products do
not infringe any patent. Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any
liability by virtue of any patent claims where Purchaser has ordered a product conforming
to Purchaser's specifications, or conforming to Purchaser's specific design.

Purchaser has not relied and shall not rely on any oral representation regarding the
Product sold hereunder and any oral representation shall not bind Seller and shall not be
part of any warranty.

The Watchdog Wi is not a field-serviceable item and must be sent back to Geist for
mechanical repair. Only Geist certified service personnel is allowed to access the interior of
this equipment, and power must be disconnected (unplugged) from the Watchdog Wi any
time the unit is mechanically serviced. Physically unplug power from the unit any time you
are making wiring connections to or from the Watchdog Wi.

Geist cannot accept an item for repair without a Return Materials Authorization number,
which must be provided by Geist.

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Power

Voltage Rating

24VAC, 50/60Hz;
24VDC, 600mA

Current Rating

600mA max

Wired Relay Outputs

Two (2) Dry Contact,
Form C, 1A @ 24VDC
resistive,

0.5A @ 120VAC

Communications Ports

Ethernet

10/100 BASE-T, RJ­45 connector;
500VAC RMS
isolation

RS-232

DB9 female
connector; 9600
baud; No parity, 8
data bits, 1 stop bit

RS-485

1200, 2400, 9600 or
19200 baud
(selectable); Parity:
none, even or odd, 8
data bits, 1 stop bit

Protocols

TCP/IP, HTML, TFTP, SNMP

V1: V2C MIB-2
compliant; NMS
Manageable with Get

Modbus (EIA-485)

Modbus Slave; RTU
mode; Supports
function codes 03

Modus TCP/IP UDP/IP

Modbus Slave;
TCP/IP transmission
protocol

BACnet/IP

ASHRAE STD 135­2004 Annex J

BACnet MS/TP

RS-485

Technical Specifications

Table 1-1 Watchdog Wi Technical Specifications

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Wireless Communications

Frequency Range

868-870MHz / 902­928MHz

Max Number of Wireless Sensors Per
Manager

Geist recommends
not exceeding 250
sensors per
Watchdog Wi; 400
sensors per
Watchdog Wi may be
accomplished with
range extenders, but
signal conflict will
increase.

Antenna

Three (3) 900MHz
with RP/SMA
connectors

Web Interface Login Security

Eight (8) users and
passwords can be
configured

Indicators

RX A

1 green LED

RX B

1 green LED

TX/RX C

1 green LED

Diagnostics

1 green LED

System

1 multicolor LED

RO1 | RO2

1 green LED per relay
output

RS485 Network Status

1 green LED for
transmit, 1 Green
LED for receive

RJ45 Network Status

2 green LEDs

Device Status

1 multicolor LED

Operating Environment

Temperature

32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to
50ºC)

Humidity

5% to 95% RH non­condensing

Altitude

15,000ft (4572m)
max.

9,842ft (3000m) max.
if applying more than

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150V, 50/60Hz to the
relays from
overvoltage category
II circuit.

Storage Temperature

–4ºF to 185ºF (–20ºC
to 85ºC)

Mounting

19" Rack Mount or
Wall Mount

Dimensions

9.7"W x 4.8”D x 1.8"H
(24.6cmW x 12.2cmD
x 4.6cmH)

Weight

2.7lb (1.23kg)

Certifications

ETL listed; conforms
to UL 61010-1, EN
61010; certified to
CSA C22.2 NO,

61010.1; RoHS
compliant; FCC ID
X7J-A11072401 and
MCQ-XB900HP; IC
8975A-A11072401
and 1846A-XB900HP

Power

5VDC @ 400mA max.

USB Communications Port

Serial port emulation
for firmware
upgrades and
diagnostics

Range

Up to 1,000 ft (305m)
indoors, direct line of
sight to Watchdog Wi
or another Watchdog
Wi Range Extender.

Up to 600 ft (183m)
direct line of sight to
Watchdog Wi
sensors.

Table 1-2 Watchdog Wi Range Extender Technical

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Up to 270 ft (82.3m)
through one wall to
Watchdog Wi
sensors.

Up to 100 ft (30.5m)
through multiple walls
to Watchdog Wi
sensors.

Indicators

RX A

1 green LED

RX B

1 green LED

TX/RX C

1 green LED

Diagnostics

1 green LED
System

1 multicolor LED

Operating Environment

Temperature

32ºF to 140ºF (0ºC to
60ºC)

Humidity

5% to 95% RH non­condensing

Altitude

15,000ft (4572m)
max.

Storage Temperature

–4ºF to 185ºF (–20ºC
to 85ºC)

Mounting

Freestanding, wall
mount (included)

Dimensions

4.5"W x 4.8”D x 1.6"H
(11.4cmW x 12.2cmD
x 4.1cmH)

Weight

1.2lb (0.534kg)

Certifications

ETL listed; conforms
to UL 61010-1, EN
61010; EN 61326-1;
EN 301489-1;
certified to CSA
C22.2 NO, 61010.1;
RoHS compliant;
FCC ID X7J­A11072401 and
MCQ-XB900HP; IC

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8975A-A11072401
and 1846A-XB900HP

Power

3.6V AA lithium
battery

Battery Life

Up to 5 years when
system spans full
operating range

Up to 8 years at
room temperature up
to 122°F (50°C)

Up to 12 years at
room temperature

Shelf Life

10 years in quiescent
mode with battery
installed

Transmission

Interval

10-20 seconds
(random)

Frequency

900 MHz

Range

Up to 600 ft (183m)
line of sight

Temperature Sensor Accuracy

Typical

+/- 0.2°C from 10°C
to 60°C

+/- 0.5°C from -40°C
to 85°C

Maximal

+/- 0.4°C from 10°C
to 60°C

+/- 1.0°C from -40°C
to 85°C

Temperature and Humidity Sensor Accuracy

Typical Temperature

+/- 0.3°C from -40°C
to 85°C

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Maximal Temperature

+/- 0.4°C from -40°C
to 85°C

Typical Humidity

+/- 2% from 0%RH
to 100%RH, 0°C to
85°C

Maximal Humidity

+/- 3% from 0%RH
to 100%RH at 25°C

NOTE: The sensor shows the best performance over the range of
20%RH to 80%RH, 5°C to 60°C. Prolonged exposure outside of
that range will impact humidity accuracy.

Operating Environment

Temperature

-13ºF to 185ºF (-25ºC
to 85ºC)

Altitude

-200ft to 15,000ft (­70m to 4572m) max.

Mounting

Free standing,
magnets (included),
1U screw, 15mm mini
din rail, zip ties

Dimensions

2.8"L x 1.1”W x 1.1"H
(7.1cmL x 2.8cmW x

2.8cmH)

Weight

0.08lb (0.036kg)

Certifications

FCC ID XJ7­A11072401; IC
8975A-A11072401

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Minimum

Maximum

Operating

0°C (32°F

60°C (140°F)

Storage

-20°C (-4°F)

85°C (185°F)

Minimum

Maximum

Operating

5%

95% (non-condensing)

Storage

5%

95% (non-condensing)

Minimum

Maximum

Operating

0 m (0 ft)

4,572 m (15,000 ft)

Operating (if

applying >150V to

relays

0 m (0 ft)

3,000 m (9,842 ft)

Storage

0 m (0 ft)

15,240 m (50,000 ft)

Environmental

The operational environmental limits pertaining to Temperature, Humidity and
Elevation are as defined below.

Temperature

Humidity

Table 1-4 Temperature Limits

Elevation

Table 1-5 Humidity Limits

Table 1-6 Elevation Limits

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TCP/IP, HTML, TFTP, SNMP

V1: V2C MIB-2 compliant; NMS Manageable with Get;
IPv4; IPv6

Modbus (EIA-485)

Modbus Slave; RTU mode; Supports function codes 03

Modus TCP/IP UDP/IP

Modbus Slave; TCP/IP transmission protocol

BACnet/IP

ASHRAE STD 135-2004 Annex J

BACnet MS/TP

RS-485

Terminal Emulation (RS232)

VT100 compatible

Networking

The product communications requirements are identified below.

Ethernet

10/100 BASE-T, RJ45 connector; 500VAC RMS isolation.

Protocols

User Interfaces

Web browser access (Ethernet); eight users and passwords can be configured.

Regulatory Compliance

Geist products are regulated for Safety, Emissions, and Environment Impact per the below
agencies and policies.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

UL Standards are used to assess products; test components, materials, systems and
performance; and evaluate environmentally sustainable products, renewable energies,
food and water products, recycling systems and other innovative technologies.

The UL standards specific to this equipment are:

ETL listed; conforms to UL 61010-1, EN 61010; certified to CSA C22.2 NO, 61010.1
IC: 1846A-XB900HP

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international
communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by
Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications
laws, regulation and technological innovation.

The FCC standards specific to this equipment are:

FCC Class A Part 15

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LED

Label

Description

1

RX A

The Watchdog Wi is
receiving information over
antenna A.

2

RX B

The Watchdog Wi is
receiving information over
antenna B.

3

TX /RX C

The Watchdog Wi is either
receiving or transmitting
information over antenna C

4

Diagnostic

Used for customer support
and troubleshooting

Chapter 2 - System Overview

The Watchdog Wi System is designed to allow monitoring of environmental conditions
without the inconvenience of fixed wiring. This allows a single network connection to
accurately relay vital environmental data collected from multiple sensor locations.

Indicators

The LEDs on the Watchdog Wi indicate the status of a variety of actions.

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5

System

Indicates on which radio
communications channel set
the manager is operating:

Blue blink pattern ­Watchdog Wi is operating on
the primary channel set.

Green blink pattern ­Watchdog Wi is operating on
the alternate channel set.

6

RO1 | RO2

The relay output is activated

7

RS485 RX TX

RS485 Receive/Transmit
status LED

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Chapter 3 - Installation

The Watchdog Wi can be rack or wall mounted, or left free standing. The Watchdog Wi
ships with rack mount tabs. Wall mount tabs are sold separately.

Mount the Watchdog Wi in either the front or the back of a 19-inch rack - You will need two
of the L-shaped rack mount tabs (included with the Watchdog Wi). Remove the screws
from the sides of the Watchdog Wi, put the tabs in place, and reapply the screws. Mount
the device in the front or the back of your rack. Use the preferred anchoring method as
suggested by the rack manufacturer to mount the unit securely.

If you would prefer to mount the Watchdog Wi on a wall, wall mount tabs (sold separately)
provide a secure solution. Remove the screws from the sides of the Watchdog Wi, put the
wall mount tabs in place, and reapply the screws. Mount the device securely in the desired
location.

Wiring

Power Supply and Ground Connections

Geist recommends powering the Watchdog Wi from a UPS supply so the device can send
alarm notifications during a power outage. The device can be powered through either the
jack or the power supply terminal block, but you must use only one of these power
options at a time - you cannot connect the power jack and terminal block power
simultaneously or damage will occur.

Power must be supplied from a Class I or Class II limited energy circuit, 24V with a
maximum available current of 6A or a Class 2 circuit. When necessary, be sure to unplug
the unit for complete disconnection.

If you would like to connect protected Earth ground to the unit, a threaded insert is
provided on the enclosure. Connect an 18AWG ground wire from the threaded insert
ground terminal to a suitable Earth ground. Plug the provided wall adapter into the jack at
P1 and a UPS outlet. The wall adapter has a five foot (1.524m) power cord. If you’re
providing your own power supply, connect 24VDC to the unit through the power terminal
block.

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Figure 3-1 Power Supply and Grounding Connections

Wired Relay Outputs

The Watchdog Wi accommodates two wired relay outputs. Any relay output connections
must be made with double insulated wire (jacketed multi-conductor cable). If you wish to
use this functionality, wire the connections now.

Figure 3-2 Wired Relay Output Connection

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Setup

Connections

RJ45 Ethernet Connection

The Watchdog Wi has an internal 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port that is used for
configuration. The Ethernet port supports Web browser access, email (SMTP), BACnet
slave, Modbus slave, and SNMP. The device can connect directly to a PC with a
crossover cable, or it can connect to a PC through a hub or switch, with CAT5 cables.

Figure 3-3 Ethernet Connection to a PC Using a Crossover

Cable

EIA-232 COM Connection

The Watchdog Wi can be connected directly to a PC through its EIA-232 port. This is
useful for IP configuration, firmware downloads, and troubleshooting. The EIA-232
connection is only used as a temporary connection. Connect the straight through, 9-pin
serial cable as shown.

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Figure 3-4 EIA-232 COM Connection

Modbus EIA-485 Connections

The Watchdog Wi can function as a Modbus Slave over an EIA-485, 2-wire hardware
connection, as shown. When using the EIA-485 port for Modbus RTU communication,
Geist recommends an 18AWG shielded twisted pair stranded copper wire for the
connection, using no more than 2000 feet (609.6m) of wire at this specification. If longer
runs are needed, please contact Geist.

Figure 3-5 EIA-485 Connection

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Antenna

The Watchdog Wi is shipped with three 900 MHz antennas. Plug each antenna into its
appropriate jack on the back of the Watchdog Wi and tighten the connections firmly.

Figure 3-6 Antenna Connections

Once the antennas are secure, you’ll need to ensure proper antenna position. Antennas A
and B can be close together, but to avoid signal interference they both need to be as far
away from antenna C as possible. Extend the leader cables on the antennas to their fullest
lengths and secure the antennas as far away from the Watchdog Wi, and as high off the
ground as possible.

Windows

· Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003:

Click the Start button, choose Settings, then Network Connections.

· Windows 7 / Server 2008:

Click the Start button, then choose Control Panel >> Adjust Your Computer's Settings
>> View Network Status and Tasks >> Change Adapter Settings.
(Alternatively, on some Windows 7 machines, this may be Start, then Settings >> Control
Panel >> Network and Sharing Center >> Change Adapter Settings.)

· Windows 8 / Server 2012:

Move the mouse cursor to the bottom or top right corner of the screen, click the Settings
icon, then select Control Panel. Change the view type from Category to Large or Small

Icons if necessary, then select Network and Sharing Center, then Change Adapter
Settings.

· Windows 10:
Click the Start button, then choose Network & Internet, then click Change adapter
options.

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Locate the entry under LAN or High-Speed Internet or Local Area Connection which
corresponds to the network card (NIC) which the unit is connected to. (Note: Most
computers will only have a single Ethernet NIC installed, but a WiFi or 3G adapter will also
show as a NIC in this list, so be sure to choose the correct entry.)

Double-click on the network adapter's entry in the Network Connections list to open its
status dialog box, then click the Properties button to open the Local Properties window.

Figure 3-7 Windows Network Settings

Find the entry titled "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" in the list, then click the
Properties button to open the Internet Protocol Properties window. If you see more
than one TCP/IP entry, as in the example above, the computer may be configured for IPv6
support as well as IPv4; make sure to select the entry for the IPv4 protocol.

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