WatchDog 3619WD, 3620WD, 3621WD, 3655K, 3655K1 Product Manual

B-Series Loggers &

®

Docking Stations

PRODUCT MANUAL

Item # 3619WD, 3620WD, 3621WD, 3655K, 3655K1

CONTENTS

Model Specifications 3
Docking Station 4
SpecWare Software 6
Trouble Shooting 7
Warranty 8
CE Declaration of Conformity 8

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Technologies at [phone] or [phone] between
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Spectrum Technologies, Inc

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12360 S Industrial Dr. East

Plainfield, IL 60585

www.specmeters.com

Model specifications

B-Series Loggers

Internal

Item #

Model B102 T/RH

Item 3621WD

Temp Range: -4 to -185 ºF Temperature
(-20 - 85 ºC) Relative Humidity 4000
Temp Accuracy:±1.1ºF from 5 to 149ºF
(± 0.6ºC from -15 to 65ºC)
Humidity: 0 to 100%, ±5%

Model B101 8K

Item 3620WD

Range: -40 to -185 ºF (-40 to 85 ºC) Temperature 8000
Accuracy:±1.1ºF from 5 to 149ºF

(± 0.6ºC from -15 to 65ºC)

Model 100 2K*

Item 3619WD

Range: -40 to -185 ºF (-40 to 85 ºC) Temperature 2000
Accuracy:±1.8ºF from -22 to 158ºF

(± 1.0ºC from -30 to 70ºC)___

Sensors Intervals

*Use included plastic bag when measuring soil temperature

Button Loggers are NOT “waterproof” they are rated
IP65, meaning water can be sprayed or splashed up­on it, but it cannot be immersed.

Continuous contact with water through immersion
or by burying in soil will degrade the seal and may
result in product failure. The enclosed plastic enve­lopes with the loggers can be used to protect the
loggers if you are measuring temperatures. Enve­lopes should not be used if also measuring RH.

Please remember to periodically check button log­gers after installation. Loggers buried in plastic en­velopes may deteriorate over time .

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Docking Stations

There are two types of docking stations that can be
used with your B-Series Loggers see chart below.

Model Connection Type Software Needed

3655K 9-Pin Serial SpecWare 6.0 or greater

SpecWare Basic or Pro

3655K1 USB

v9.1

The Docking Station is used to connect the WatchDog B

-Series (Models B102 T/RH, B101 8K, 100 2K) Data
Loggers to a PC. This manual will aid you in using your
docking station. Read it thoroughly to insure proper and
effective use.

Connecting the docking station to the PC

3655K Serial
The 3655K docking station has a serial port interface.
To connect to a PC that does not have a serial port, you
will need to purchase a USB to serial adapter (item
3661USB). This item requires SpecWare 6.0 or greater.

3655K1 USB
The 3655K1 docking station has a USB interface.
Before connecting to a PC for the first time, the USB
driver must be installed. This is done by either installing
or updating SpecWare Basic or Pro v9.1 or higher.
Previous builds of SpecWare 9 can be updated via free
downloads available at www.specmeters.com. The
software version can be checked by selecting “About
SpecWare” from the Help menu.

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Connecting the logger to the docking station

The WatchDog B-Series data loggers simply snap onto
the docking station as shown in the photo below. While
attached to the docking station, the logger may be read
and/or relaunched using SpecWare software.

The docking station has two blue buttons/docks. Either
may be used with your data loggers (do not however
use both simultaneously).

Removing logger from the docking station

Grab the data logger on two sides and pull up on a slight
angle (as pictured below). Do not grab the corner of the
backing and pull as the severe bending that results may
separate the backing from the logger.

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SpecWare Software

Complete details on the software are included in the
SpecWare Software manual which is available as a .pdf
document on the installation CD (and accessible via the
Help menu). The following sections summarize the most
commonly used functions.

Launching the Loggers

The “Launch Options” screen is used to config­ure the logger and activate it so it can collect
data. The launch screen can be accessed
through the WatchDog Manager or by clicking
the “Launch a Button Logger” toolbar button.

Set the data collection interval ranging from 1 to 120
minutes and ensure all channels are enabled. The Delay
Start option allows you to start logging data at a later
time.

If the “Wrap around when full" box is checked, when the
logger reaches its maximum data capacity, each new
data record will overwrite the oldest. If the “Wrap around
when full” box is NOT checked the logger will simply
stop recording data once the maximum capacity has
been reached. Click the “OK” button to launch the log­ger.

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Downloading the Loggers

Use either the WatchDog Manager or the “Get data from
a Button logger, Shuttl” toolbar button to save
the logger data. When the download is com­plete , a dialog box will appear indicating the
readout and translation complete. All new log­gers require you to create a new Logger Loca­tion the first time the logger is read out.

IMPORTANT: Until the logger is re-launched, the data
remains on the logger and can be downloaded again.
Once data has been downloaded, you must re-launch
the logger to continue making measurements. Clicking
the Start in the “Launch Options” screen erases any
previously recorded data from the logger

Trouble Shooting

Commonly asked questions include:
Q. Why does my button display the following message

“Unable to connect one wire exception 1-wire not
available?

A. Owapi.dll needs to be registered, go to Windows

Start, Run and type “Regsvr32
C:WINDOWSsystem32owapi.dll then click OK.

Q. What does it mean if I received the following mes-

sage “Unable to access the button logger interface.
This is probably due to Java not being installed on
this computer?”

A. You need to check your C:\SpecWare folder for

msjavx86.exe and double click it to run it. If it is not
there then you need to install the Java Library from
our website, www.specmeters.com. Go to Support,
Software Updates, USB Software and Driver Up­dates and download Java Library Build 0133 or use
this link: http://www.maximintegrated.com/products/
ibutton/software/tmex/download_drivers.cfm

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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. Before returning a
failed unit, you must obtain a Returned Materials Authoriza­tion (RMA) from Spectrum. Spectrum is not responsible for
any package that is returned without a valid RMA number
or for the loss of the package by any shipping company.

This equipment has been manufactured for

Spectrum Technologies, Inc.

12360 S. Industrial Dr. East

Plainfield, IL 60585 USA

The Manufacturer’s DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY is on file at the above
address, and certifies conformity to the following:

Model Number: 3619WD, 3620WD, 3621WD, 3655K, 3655K1
Description: WatchDog B-Series Loggers & Docking Station
Type: Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use

Directive: 89/336/EEC 2004/108/EC
Standards: EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 50082-1:1997 (IEC 801.2, 801.3, 801.4)
EN 61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005 Class A
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

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Rev 08/15