Geist Watchdog 15 Quick Start User Manual
Geist Equipment
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Watchdog 15/100 quick-setup pack-in sheet, rev150213A
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Watchdog 100
Watchdog 15 /15P kit includes:
Ÿ Watchdog 15 or 15P environmental monitor (NOTE: the “P” means the unit has the Power-over-Ethernet
option installed. The two models are otherwise identical in function and capabilities.)
Ÿ +6Vdc power supply (unless the “no power supply” option was chosen when the unit was ordered)
NOTE: This guide is only meant to assist in identifying the unit and its included accessories, if any, and to
assist you with initial setup of the unit. It does not describe all of the unit’s features and capabilities in detail.
Please refer to the full user manual, available for download from our web site at www.geistglobal.com, for
complete information about how to use all of the unit’s capabilities.
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Digital Sensor jacks: Up to four Digital Bus-type external sensors can be connected to the unit. (may
require an external port-splitter, sold separately)
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Temperature/Humidity sensor: Make sure that this is not blocked or covered up when the unit is mounted.
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RESET button: To reset the IP address to the factory default of
192.168.123.123
and clear any
User
Account
username/password settings, hold in this button for approximately 20 seconds, until both of the red
Active and Idle LEDs light up solidly (no blinking pattern). On a Watchdog 15 or 15P, use a pushpin or bent
paperclip to press the button behind the pinhole opening under the Ethernet jack.
To completely erase all settings and reset the unit to factory defaults, disconnect power from the unit, push in the
reset button, reapply power, keep the reset button pushed in for at least 5 seconds, then release.
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DC power jack: +6VDC power supply connects here.
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Ethernet jack: Right LED indicates network state: “link” (solidly lit) and “activity” (blinking). Left LED
indicates the link speed. (100Mbit connection when lit; 10Mbit-only if unlit.)
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Active / Idle LEDs: Indicates that the unit is operating, and communicating with the sensor-bus controller
and external sensors (if any).
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Analog Inputs: Used to monitor dry-contact switches or relay contacts, or for analog sensors with 0 ~
+5Vdc output voltages. (WatchDog 100 or 100P only)
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Relay Output: Dry-contact relay for controlling external low-voltage devices. The LED under the terminal
block shows the relay’s state: de-energized (red) or energized (green). (WatchDog 100 or 100P only)
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Watchdog 100 / 100P kit includes:
Ÿ Watchdog 100 or 100P environmental monitor (NOTE: the “P” means the unit has the Power-over-
Ethernet option installed. The two models are otherwise identical in function and capabilities.)
Ÿ Two (2) detachable mounting brackets to mount the unit in a 19” 1U rackmount space (the unit is shipped
with these brackets already attached; they can be removed if desired.)
Ÿ +6Vdc power supply (unless the “no power supply” option was chosen when the unit was ordered)
Watchdog 15
(sample illustrations only; actual appearance of unit may vary)