Your Crops. Your Data. Better Decisions.

Monitor your fields from wherever you are with Spectrum's WatchDog Retriever & Pups Wireless Network and SpecConnect Portal.

Determine what conditions you need to measure and how many locations you want to measure to customize your solution!

Wireless Sensor Network Allows Growers & Researchers The Ability To…

• Monitor crop and soil microclimates for:

• Soil moisture/irrigation scheduling

• Insect and disease pressures

• Frost/temperature alerts

• Plant growth

• Additional sensor inputs

• Transmit data in rolling/complex topography

• Collect site specific data with one system

• Mesh networks are "self-healing," since the network automatically finds the fastest and most reliable paths to send data, even if

   nodes (Pups) are blocked or lose their signal

Applications for Plant Management

• Monitor frost temperatures for real-time decisions to protect crops

• Track soil moisture and EC in numerous locations for better irrigation practices

• Record temperature and humidity for decisions regarding disease and insect pressure

Network Components

WatchDog Retriever

• Retriever logs sensor data from its network of Pups (max 16 Pups per network).

• Single button operation: switch modes, download data, upload configuration, and check battery status

• Tri-colored LEDs indicate mode, battery level, data communication status, and configuration status

• Non-volatile memory preserves your logged data, even when the batteries are removed

• Transfer data or configuration information via flash drive or direct PC connection

• Internal flash memory on the Retriever will hold approximately 6 months of data for a 10 Pup network using 15 minute logging intervals

• Spectrum supplied USB flash drive will hold several years of data at the Retriever for a 10 Pup network using 15 minute logging intervals

• 3.5mm stereo port for computer connection USB cable (included)

• AUX port for wireless (DataScout Cellular or WiFi modem) communication connection

• Includes six non-rechargeable AA batteries (8 months typical life)

• DC port for optional AC/DC power adapter (Max 17VDC)

• Optional solar package includes rechargeable battery pack (2200 mAh, 7.2V NiMH), and 5W solar panel

• Retrievers are available in both 900 MHz (US customers) and 2.4 GHz bands (international customers)

• Retriever & Pups Launch Utility software included on USB flash drive

WatchDog Pups

• Each Sensor Pup within the network is compatible with a diverse number of sensors and offers flexibility by allowing the grower to   monitor the sensor inputs they require.

• Pups are available in 3 types: Sensor Pup, Station Pup, and Repeater Pup

• Single button operation: check battery status, signal strength, and join sensor network

• Tri-colored LEDs indicate battery level, signal strength, and data communication status

• Includes six non-rechargeable AA batteries (8 months typical life)

• Communication range of 2,500 ft (about 1/2 mile), line-of-sight installation recommended between Pups or Retriever

• Pups are available in both 900 MHz (US customers) and 2.4 GHz bands (international customers)

WatchDog Sensor Pups

• Connect up to 4 external sensors via 2.5mm stereo-plug

• Can monitor high, low, current, and average values for each sensor during each logging period

WatchDog Station Pups

• Connects to your existing WatchDog 2000 Series Full and Mini Weather Stations

• Sends all Weather Station sensor data to your Retriever network

• No external sensors, can only be connected to another device

WatchDog Repeater Pups

• Provide added range to WatchDog Retriever networks

• Serves as a “hopping node” around buildings or obstacles, or over high sections of your fields

• No external sensors can be connected

Detailed Product Information

External Sensors

• Customize each WatchDog Pup to monitor only the parameters you need

• Most Spectrum sensors are Pup-compatible, including :

• Soil Moisture Sensors (WaterScout SM 300, WaterScout SMEC 300, and Watermark sensors)

• LightScout Light Sensors (Solar Radiation, UV, and Quantum light)

• Leaf Wetness Sensors

• Temperature and Humidity Sensors

• Barometric Pressure Sensors

• CO₂ Sensors

• Rainfall and Wind Speed/Direction Sensors

Enclosure

• Reliable, waterproof IP65 enclosure

• Weatherproof glands for sensor cables

• Lockable front door with the use of a padlock (not included)

Mounting

• Mounting bracket allows vertical or horizontal orientation

• Mounting hardware included - 1-¼ inch U-bolt

• Antenna connection can be extended for higher placement for additional range between Pups & Retriever (antenna extension sold  separately)

Communication Options

• USB flash drive (included with all Retrievers)

• Cellular network (See DataScout™ Modems below)

• Wi-Fi (see DataScout Modems below)

DataScout Modem (Optional)

• Communicates data to the web via Cellular or Wi-Fi options

• Attaches to the WatchDog Retriever

Configuration

PC-based Retriever & Pups Launch Utility

• Pre-loaded onto the provided USB memory stick

• Available online at www.specmeters.com/software

Configuration Parameters

• Logging and upload intervals

• Pup names

• Sensor choices

• Calculated sensor parameters (high / low / average)

Data Transfer & Configurations May Be Done By

• USB memory stick

• Computer cable

• SpecConnect web portal (subscription purchased separately)

Pup configuration completed at Retriever and sent wirelessly to Pup network - Pups do not have a computer interface

SpecWare Pro or Basic Software not required, unless transferring data files/history to your PC

Capacity

• Measurement Intervals: 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 60 minutes

• Non-volatile internal memory helps preserve data

• Pups - When communication is interrupted, internal memory buffers sensor data until reconnection to the Retriever is achieved

• Retriever - Will hold approximately 6 months of data for a 10 Pup network using 15 minute logging intervals

• Spectrum-supplied USB memory stick - 4GB

• Will hold several years of data at the Retriever for a 10 Pup network using 15 minute logging intervals

• Can use other customer-supplied USB drives