FIRMWARE UPDATES

Some Spectrum Technologies devices can be updated by downloading the current firmware version using the links on this page. Download directly to a USB flash drive or copy the downloaded file from your Downloads folder to a USB flash drive. The USB drive is then inserted into the device. Device-specific instructions are provided for each device below. 



 WATCHDOG 3000 SERIES WEATHER STATIONS
Click HERE to view the Version History text file

WatchDog 3000 Firmware Download – 3/1/2024 Version 00.01.75

Download the CF000175.zip file.
The ZIP file contains 4 files.  Extract these files to the root folder of a FAT32 formatted USB thumb drive.
Turn off the 3000 Station.
Insert the USB thumb drive.
Turn on the 3000 station.
The 3000 station's LED should light amber.  This indicates that the update has begun.
The update should take aproximately 10 seconds.  After the 3000 station's LED has been off for 5 seconds, remove the USB drive.


Bluetooth Update (Optional) 

Turn on the 3000 station if not already on.  Wait 30 seconds.
Insert the USB thumb drive if not already inserted.
Press and hold the 3000 station's button.  The LED should turn on green, then change to amber, then change to red and finally turn off
after about 10 seconds.
Release the 3000 station's button.
The 3000 station's LED should begin to flash rapidly.
After a minute or two the LED will light solid green for 3 seconds, rapidly flash green for 1 second and then begin blinking once/second. 
The update is complete and Bluetooth is turned on.



 WATCHDOG RETRIEVER & PUPS
The firmware running on the Retriever and Pups can be updated by loading new version files on a USB flash drive and inserting it into the Retriever.

Click HERE to view the Technical Bulletin for detailed instructions

To locate the correct firmware module for your device please enter the device serial number below:

LAST UPDATED: 10/27/2022

Click HERE to view the Version History text file



 DATASCOUT MODEM
Below is a link to a ZIP file containing 4 files for updating the DataScout's firmware.  After downloading to your computer, please extract the 4 files from the ZIP file to the root directory of a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive.  Disconnect the battery and solar panel, or AC/DC adapter, from the DataScout.  Insert the USB drive and wait 10 seconds.  Reattach the battery and solar panel or AC/DC adapter. The light will flash green until the firmware is completely loaded. Once it stops flashing, you can remove the USB flash drive.  Data uploads normally resume within 15 minutes but it may take up to an hour for new data to be displayed in SpecConnect.

Click HERE to view the Version History text file

Click DataScout Cellular and WiFi Firmware Download 11/7/2022 Version 03.37.70

Right click and "SAVE LINK AS" to your computer




 FIELDSCOUT TDR150 / TDR250 / TDR350
Below are installation instructions users can follow to install the firmware update:

1. Copy the latest firmware update from your PC onto the root directory of the flash drive. The file will not be seen by the     meter if it is renamed or stored within a folder on the drive.
2. Power off the meter.
3. Remove the protective USB cover from the meter’s USB port.
4. Insert the flash drive into the meter's USB port.
5. While pressing the Delete button, press and release the ON/OFF|BACK button. The meter will beep.
6. Release the buttons. Note: The display screen will remain blank during the update process. The meter will beep a     second time once the process has completed and then display the logo screen. The new firmware will now be displayed     below the Spectrum logo.
7. The display will alert the user if further updates are to be made and show a message when completed.
8. Remove the flash drive and replace the USB cover.

Click HERE to view the Version History text file

Click HERE to view Installation Instructions

TDR250 Firmware Download 08/08/2022 Version 2.22

TDR150 & TDR350 Firmware Download 03/18/2024 Version 2.29