Watch-Dog 3388C Product Manual - page 4
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After all configuration options have been selected, click the “OK” button to write your configuration
settings to the Station.
Configuring the WatchDog Modem
If you are using Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T in the United States, and you are using the
SpectrumWeather.com web site, then you do not have to configure your WatchDog Modem.
Otherwise follow these steps to configure your modem.
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You must provide a DB9 Serial Communications cable to configure your modem. This can be a
DB9 male to DB9 female “straight” serial cable (not a “null modem cable”), or you can use the DB9
end of your Spectrum USB-to-Serial cable (Item 3661USB).
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Remove the DB9-to-RJ12 adaptor plug from its jack in the upper-right corner of the circuit board
within the modem. Plug the cable connected to your PC into the jack on the circuit board.
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The battery should be connected to one, and only one, wire. If the battery is already installed in
the WatchDog Modem, then disconnect one of the wires from the battery. If your battery is not yet
installed, then connect ONE of the wires to the battery. IMPORTANT: THE BLACK WIRE MUST
BE CONNECTED TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL ON THE BATTERY (MARKED “-” OR “NEG”
AND/OR COLORED BLACK), AND THE RED WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POSITIVE
TERMINAL (MARKED “+” OR “POS” AND/OR COLORED RED).
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Start SpecWare Pro and start the WatchDog Manager (click the toolbar button, or the “WatchDog
Manager” option in the Logger menu). Click the “Advanced” button in the upper-right corner of the
“WatchDog Manager” window to open the “Advanced Communications Functions” screen. Click
the “Modem” button to bring up the “Modem Configuration” screen.
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Click the “Read” button in the “Cellular” box. Temporarily connect the other battery wire in the
modem to its battery terminal. The current settings should now be displayed in various fields in
the “Cellular” box. Disconnect the battery wire.
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Fill in the settings required by your cellular carrier (“User Name”, “Password”, and “Access Port
Name (APN)”). If you are sending your data to a web site other than SpectrumWeather.com, fill in
the appropriate URL or IP address, and the Port Number. Click the “Save” button in the “Cellular”
box. Reconnect the other battery wire in the modem to its battery terminal. The previous and new
settings should now be displayed in the “Cellular” box. Disconnect the battery wire. Remove the
PC cable from the jack in the upper-right corner of the circuit board within the modem. Re-install
the DB9-to-RJ12 adaptor plug back into the jack (this provides the connection to the weather
station).