Spectrum 3999 User manual

Solar Power Package
PRODUCT MANUAL
Item 3999

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This manual will familiarize you with the features and operation of
your Solar Power Package. 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
3600 Thayer Court
Aurora, IL 60504
Table of Contents
Contents 3
Mounting Solar Panel 3
Connecting Solar Power Package
to a WatchDog
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Installing Back Cover 6
Specifications 7

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Contents
Battery Charger
Battery
Charger
Cable
Power Cable
+ Terminal
Fuse
Zip Tie
Ground Wire
Fuse
Wire
a. Solar panel/charger/battery assembly (fig. 1)
b. Plug adapter (fig. 3)
c. Snap connector adapter (fig. 4)
d. U-bolt
The solar panel bracket
attaches to a post or pipe
using the U-bolt (fig. 2).
The U-bolt can accommo-
date a post diameter of
1.37 inches (3.5 cm) or
less.
Figure 1:
Main assembly
Mounting Solar Panel
Figure 2: Solar panel
connected to post

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Connecting Solar Power
Package to a WatchDog
DO NOT attach the charge cable to the battery's positive terminal until
the WatchDog unit is completely connected. To avoid possible damage
to the Solar Power Package, or your WatchDog device, the Solar Power
Package is shipped with the charger cable disconnected from the posi-
tive terminal of the battery (fig. 1). The fuse connected to the Watch-
Dog Power Cable protects the system if the red and black wires touch
while connected to the battery.
1. On your WatchDog device, remove the cap from the gland through
which the cable is to pass.
2. If you are connecting to a Sensor Pup that will also have a sensor
cable passing through this gland, feed the sensor cable through the
cap and then through the gland.
3. Clip the zip tie that attaches the power cable to the frame. Pull the
protective heat shrink off the ground cable (fig.1).
4. Feed the red and black wires through the cap, then through the
gland. If you have run a sensor cable through the gland, the power
cable wires can be squeezed around it.
5. Attach the wires to the desired adapter by pressing down the lever,
inserting the bare wire, and releasing the lever.
Plug Connector (fig. 3): Used only with a Retriever or
DataScout Modem.
Snap Connector (fig. 4): Used with a Pup, Retriever, or
DataScout Modem.
Figure 4: Snap connectorFigure 3: Plug connector

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6. Attach the snap connector to the battery pack or insert the plug
connector into the Power socket.
7. Apply power by connecting the loose
fuse wire fuse to the positive (open)
battery terminal (fig. 5).
Dielectric grease on the connector protects
it from corrosion and should not be wiped
off. When replacing the battery, it is recom-
mended to apply grease to the terminals
Note: When disconnecting the Solar Power Package from your Watch-
Dog device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Figure 5: Charger cable
connected to battery

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Installing Back Cover
To install the back cover, place it on the
back of the solar panel as shown in the
image to the right. Ensure the gray ca-
ble is fed through the opening at the top
edge of the cover.
Attaching the clips
Note the five openings along the edge of the cover. The retaining clips
are to be installed at these locations by securing the arrow end of the
clip onto the cover and pressing down to snap into place. See the imag-
es below.
Removing the clips
Use a flathead screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver under the edge of the
clip on the front of the solar panel and twist. The clip will release and
can be slid back and removed.

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Specifications
Voltage Range 5.25 V to 6.75 V
Capacity 5W solar panel with rechargeable
battery pack, (6V, 4.5 Ah)
Operating
Temperature
-4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
Dimensions
(Panel alone)
9.75 x 8.75 x 0.75 inches
27.77 x 22.23 x 1.91 cm
Dimensions
(Panel plus cover and bracket)
11.86 x 8.75 x 2.63 inches
30.12 x 22.23 x 6.93 cm
Weight 4.0 lbs (1.80 kg)
Fuse Automotive Mini Blade Fuse, 3A,
32VDC, fast

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3600 Thayer Court
Aurora, IL 60504
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Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.specmeters.com
Rev A 08/19
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 re-
place 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 inci-
dental or consequential damages beyond the Spectrum prod-
uct. 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.