Spectrum 3920, 3921, 3922M, 3923M, 3924M PRODUCT MANUAL

DataScout Modem

PRODUCT MANUAL

Items 3920, 3921, 3922M, 3923M, 3924M,

3928M, 3928MB, and 3929M

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Thank you for purchasing a DataScout Modem.

Access to SpecConnect.net web portal and the WatchDog Mo­bile App is purchased separately. Please contact your distribu­tor or Spectrum sales representative to order.

DataScout modems are compatible with WatchDog Retrievers
as well as the 2000-Series Full and Mini Weather Stations. See
Page 8 for minimum firmware requirements.

DataScout modems collect data from attached weather station
or Retriever and send the data periodically to SpecConnect.net.

Tri-Color LED conveys information on battery level, signal and
signal strength, as well as diagnostic information.

The DataScout modem can be powered with AC current or with
solar power. The Solar Power Package (item 3999) is sold sep­arately.

Introduction

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Table Of Contents

This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation

of your new DataScout Modem. 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 [e-mail].

www.specmeters.com

Spectrum Technologies, Inc.

3600 Thayer Court

Aurora, IL 60504

General Overview 4

Getting Started 7

Specifications - General 8

Pre-Deployment Configuration 9

Button and LED Information 12

Installation 14

Completing On-line Setup 16

Updating Firmware 18

Radio and Regulatory Information 19

Troubleshooting 20

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SpecConnect Solution

The SpecConnect solution is comprised of environmental sen­sors whose data is transmitted wirelessly by the DataScout mo­dem to the web where it can be viewed anywhere in the world.

Retrievers/Pups

The Retriever and Pups
are used to build Spec-

trum’s wireless sensor net-

work solution. They use a
mesh style of communica­tion, which allows any Pup
within the network to wire­lessly route data from an­other Pup back to the Re­triever. The mesh network
is ideal for locations with multiple microclimates within close
proximity of one another

Weather Stations

The WatchDog Full and Mini weather stations
are ideal when one or two logger locations are
sufficient to capture environmental conditions at
any given site.

SpecConnect Web Portal/WatchDog Mobile App

The DataScout modem communicates weather

data directly to the SpecConnect web portal

and the WatchDog Mobile App. You can update
the configuration and view current conditions
and alerts on both platforms. View historical
data and set alerts on a PC.

General Overview

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Models

The DataScout modems are available with cellular or WiFi com­munication options. The cellular modems have no provision for
batteries. They are typically powered by the solar panel package
(item 3999). The WiFi version can be powered by a solar panel
or an AC/DC adapter.

Your DataScout package should contain

• Product Manual

• Antenna & antenna stabilizer sleeve

• Item 3926: AC/DC Power Adapter (item 3920 only)

• Mounting brackets and enclosure

• U-bolt, clamp, and nuts

• Screws (2) for back of unit

• 2 communication cables (gray for WatchDog 2000 station,

black for WatchDog Retriever)

Item Description

3921 Discontinued

3922, 3922M Cellular, CDMA 2G, Discontinued

3923, 3923M Cellular, HSPA+ 3G (North America)

3924M Cellular, HSPA+ 3G (EMEA, APAC, Latin America)

3928M Cellular, LTE-M

3928MB Cellular, LTE-M (includes batteries)

3929 Cellular, LTE-M (EMEA, APAC, Latin America)

3920 WiFi, AC/DC Powered

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Antennas for the a.) cellular and b.) WiFi modems

b

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Get your DataScout running in the following ten steps.

• Gather up all of the accessories (brackets, cables, etc.) into one
location for easier setup.

1. Attach Antennas

Antennas connected to the DataScout and Retriever should be de­ployed in a vertical orientation.

2. Remove power from Station/Retriever

3. Mount DataScout with Station/Retriever (p. 14)

Use the included brackets and hardware to mount the DataScout with
the Weather Station or Retriever.

4. Connect Station/Retriever to DataScout (p. 9)

Use the cable appropriate for the unit being attached (Black -Retriever,
Gray - WatchDog 2000 Series).

5. Connect Power to DataScout (p. 9)

Connect Solar Power Package or AC-DC power cable to DataScout

6. Connect to Access Point - WiFi modem only (p. 10)

Hold button for 8 seconds to enter WiFi provisioning mode to connect
DataScout to your WiFi access point.

7. Perform Connection Test (p. 12 - 13)

Hold button for 2 seconds to perform a connection test to verify that the
DataScout has good network connectivity.

8. Go To Speconnect.net or the WatchDog Mobile App (p. 18 - 19)

Go to specconnect.net on your PC or use your SmartPhone to open the
mobile app. Log in with your username and password.

9. Set Time Zone (p. 18 - 19)

Navigate to the Equipment page on SpecConnect or the mobile app.
Click the Configure button for your Weather Station or Retriever and set
the local time zone.

10. View and Manage your Data

View your data, set alerts, and make configuration changes to your
Weather Station or Retriever & Pups Units.

Getting Started

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Specifications - General

Waterproof

IP65 (with waterproof glands)

External Interfaces

Communication: USB
Station/Retriever: Modular Connector

3.5mm PC jack not used

Operating
Temperature

14 to 130 °F (-10 to 55 °C)

Station Serial
Interface

9600 Baud

WatchDog
Firmware
Requirement

Retriever: 02.01.01 or greater
2000 Series Full Station: 7.6 or greater
2000 Series MiniStation: 4.1 or greater

Power

Solar (item 3999): 5W panel,
AC/DC: Max 17VDC

LED

3-color (Red, Amber, Green)

Enclosure
Dimensions

3.75 x 2 x 8 in (9.5 x 5.2 x 20.2 cm)

Weight

0.61 lbs (0.28 kg)

Disclaimer

After assembly, and prior to shipment, DataScout modems are 100%
functionally tested. Altering components or using non-approved acces­sories with your DataScout will void the warranty. Damage resulting
from the changing or modification of any internal components, including
SIM cards, will be the sole responsibility of the customer. The use of 3rd
party SIM cards will drastically reduce Spectrum Technology’s ability to
provide technical support for DataScout modems. Data continuity when
using 3rd party SIM cards cannot be guaranteed.