Cellular rain station - solar-powered LTE-M/NB-IoT rainfall monitoring: WatchDog 4105 | Spectrum Technologies

The WatchDog 4105 Wireless Cellular Rain Station from Spectrum Technologies is designed for remote, site-specific rainfall monitoring. Its 8-inch diameter rain collector meets National Weather Service specifications and provides a rainfall resolution of 0.01 in. (0.254 mm).

The station combines LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular communication, an integrated solar panel and a rechargeable Li-ion battery for field deployment. Rainfall data is transmitted to the SpecConnect cloud platform and can also be viewed through the WatchDog Mobile App.

Advantages

• Remote rainfall monitoring: access current rainfall information without visiting the measurement site.
• Cellular connectivity: automatic selection of LTE-M or NB-IoT communication during installation.
• Solar-powered operation: integrated solar panel combined with a 3,000 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery.
• Cloud and mobile access: rainfall data is available through SpecConnect and the WatchDog Mobile App.
• Rain alerts: notifications can be sent by text, email or phone call when used with the appropriate SpecConnect Alerts Package.
• Simple installation: designed for quick assembly and setup through the WatchDog Mobile App.
• Outdoor protection: IP67 water resistance and an operating temperature range from -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F).

Main features

• Rain resolution: 0.01 in. (0.254 mm).
• Rain accuracy: ±2% at rainfall rates below 2 in. (5 cm) per hour.
• Rain collector: 8-inch diameter, meeting National Weather Service specifications.
• Collector design: freeze-proof construction.
• Cellular technology: LTE-M and NB-IoT, automatically selected at installation.
• Cellular frequency: pre-programmed with region-specific bands.
• Power supply: 3,000 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery with integrated solar panel.
• Sampling / transmit interval: 15 minutes / 2 hours.
• Operating temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F).
• Water resistance: IP67.
• Data access: SpecConnect cloud software platform and WatchDog Mobile App.
• Mounting: supplied with two U-bolts for mounting to a 1.25-inch pole.

Typical applications

• Field-based rainfall monitoring for agricultural operations.
• Scheduling field and job-site activities based on rainfall data.
• Stormwater management for municipalities.
• Rainfall monitoring for golf courses and sports fields.
• Distributed rainfall measurement at remote sites with compatible cellular coverage.

Why choose the WatchDog 4105 Wireless Cellular Rain Station

The WatchDog 4105 combines rainfall measurement, cellular communication, solar power and remote data access in a compact field station. Its 0.254 mm rainfall resolution, LTE-M/NB-IoT connectivity, SpecConnect integration and WatchDog Mobile App access make it suitable for applications requiring rainfall information from remote or distributed monitoring locations.