Watchdog2 Fire Sprinkler Controller Installation Guide
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SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION
Watchdog2 is factory-configured with standard settings that should be suitable for most installations.
Where required, these settings can be changed. See below for instructions on downloading advanced
settings from a USB memory stick.
Settings file can also be configured and downloaded using our ON-LINE TOOL at
www.firesprinklerwatchdog.com, or using the QR code
Using a USB stick to configure settings
Settings can be edited on any PC/Laptop and uploaded to the Watchdog2 from a USB memory stick. The
USB connector is internal as shown on the electrical connection diagram. The settings text file is named
settings.txt and can be edited in Windows Notepad. The file must be a plain text file format. The text file
must be saved to a memory stick in the root/top level (not in a sub-folder). When a Settings file is detected
on the USB stick, all LEDS flash to indicate new settings being uploaded. After uploading, the system will
beep and the LEDS will stop flashing. The settings text file on the USB stick is also renamed to avoid
inadvertent re-use.
The below is an example of the recommended default settings text file (settings.txt) that is pre-installed.
Current Time:-11:30; enter the time here, WD2 will update to this when USB inserted
Current Date:-16/02/2023; enter date here, WD2 will update to this when USB inserted
Service Reminder:-ON; ON or OFF, sets whether service reminder is active
Service Interval:-12; 1-12 Months, period for service reminder
Low Water Delay:-10; 0 to 60 Seconds, delay for low water detection
Maximum Run:-OFF; DISABLED ON WD2
Maximum Run Time:-480; 1 to 480 Minutes DISABLED ON WD2
Excessive Operation Limit:-7; 0 to 30 Starts/week, jockey runs allowed, 0=off
Jockey Pump Duration:-20; 5 to 120 Seconds, length of time pump runs for Jockey run
Flow Switch Delay:-3; 0 to 25 Seconds, trigger delay for flow switch
Pressure Switch Delay:-3; 0 to 10 Seconds, trigger delay for Pressure switch
Fire Mode Wait:-5; 1 to 30 Seconds, delay before triggering fire mode
Device Name:-INSTALLATION INFO insert installation info here such as location
INSTALLATION INFO insert installation info here such as location
INSTALLATION INFO; three lines each less than 21 characters inc spaces
Installer Name:-INSTALLER NAME insert YOUR company name/details
INSTALLER NAME insert YOUR company name/details
INSTALLER NAME; three lines each less than 21 characters
Installer Contact details:-CONTACT DETAILS insert YOUR company contact info
CONTACT DETAILS insert YOUR company contact info
CONTACT DETAILS; three lines each less than 21 characters
Auto test Duration:-300;60 to 600, Seconds, max time for autotest, timeout = fault
Auto test Open:-15; 1 to 90 Seconds, auto test dump valve open duration
Auto test Period:-7; 1 to 30 Days, frequency of autotest
Cooling line Duration:-3; 0 to 60 Seconds, DISABLED ON WD2
Cooling line Cycles:-30; 1 to 60 times/hour, DISABLED ON WD2
Model Variant:-0; 0=watchdog LOCKED on WD2
Timer override:-0; 0-60 minutes, set to zero normal for operation
Text in green is for information only and not part of the file
IMPORTANT! After uploading new settings files, always POWER CYCLE the WD2, wait 1 min THEN remove
& re-insert the USB stick to download the new settings file and check that they have correctly uploaded.
NOTE - IF IN DOUBT, ALWAYS DOWNLOAD THE STANDARD SETTINGS FILE FROM
www.firesprinklerwatchdog.com.
All text after the semi-colon (;) are comments only and are not used by the system.
