Spectrum WatchDog 1650, WatchDog 1525, WatchDog 1450, WatchDog 1425, WatchDog 1400 Product Manual

®

1000 Series

Micro Stations

PRODUCT MANUAL

Models

1650, 1525, 1450, 1425,

1400, 1250, 1225, 1200, 1115

CONTENTS

General Overview 3
Model Specifications 4
External Sensors 5
Installation and Placement 6
Digital Display 7
Connecting to the Computer 8
SpecWare Software 9
Battery Replacement 10
Trouble Shooting 11
Service and Support 11
Warranty 12
CE Declaration of Conformity 12

This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of

your new WatchDog Micro Station. Please read this manual

thoroughly before using your instrument. For customer support, or

to place an order, call Spectrum Technologies, Inc. at 800-248-

8873 or 815-436-4440 between 7:30 am and 5:30 p.m. CST,

FAX at 815-436-4460, or E-Mail at [e-mail].

www.specmeters.com

Spectrum Technologies, Inc

12360 S Industrial Dr . East

Plainfield, IL 60585

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General Overview

Thank you for purchasing a WatchDog 1000 Series Micro Station.

NOTE: All models of the 1000 Series stations have four external
ports. For most models, one or more are not used. They are
present on all models to simplify manufacturing and to retain the
port plug securely (see below).

This manual describes how to use your WatchDog Station and how to
keep it working accurately for many years. Read this manual
thoroughly in order to make effective use of your data logger.

The WatchDog Micro Station series will allow you to record and visually
monitor environmental conditions at remote sites. The WatchDog’s
liquid crystal display (LCD) eliminates the need to download the data
logger to observe current conditions.

These stations give you the flexibility to change external sensors as
your needs vary. Simply plug the sensor into the station port and
configure the station to the corresponding sensor through the software.

Download the accumulated data at your convenience using the
powerful SpecWare software. SpecWare will present the data in
graphical and tabular form. Use the software to calculate growing
degree days and chill hours, and/or view daily, monthly, and yearly
reports. Optional disease models aid the user with Integrated Pe st
Management decisions.

WatchDog 1000 Series Micro Stations require SpecWare 9, version

9.02 or higher. Either the Pro or Basic versions may be used. The Pro
version is required for disease models and custom reporting. If you
have an earlier version of SpecWare 9, you can download a free update
at www.specmeters.com.

The WatchDog station includes a flexible plug to help guard against
insect infiltration through the computer and sensor ports. You can cut
the plug along the embossed
lines with ordinary scissors to
allow for sensor plugs. If you do
this, you may wish to connect the
smaller remaining parts with light
string to avoid losing them if
dropped.

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Model Specifications

Model

1115

1200

1225

1250

1400

1425

1450

Internal

Sensors

None 1 (A)

None 2 (A, D)

Temperature 1 (A)

Temperature /

Relative Humidity

None 4 (A, B, C, D)

Temperature 3 (A, B, D)

Temperature /

Relative Humidity

External Ports

(Channels)

None

2 (A, D)

1525

1650

Temperature range: -40 to 185ºF (-40 to 85ºC)
Accuracy: ±1.1ºF (±0.6°C) at -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C),
else ±2.2°F (±1.2°C)

RH range: 0 - 100%
Accuracy: ±3% at 77°F (25°C) within 10 - 90% RH, else ±5%

Operating Temperature Range: -22° to 130°F (-30° to 55°C)

Temperature 4 (A, B, C, D)

Temperature /

Relative Humidity

4 (A, B, C, D)

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