Watchdog™ Super Elite
Monitoring System for Bucket Elevators or Belt Conveyors

         
 

The Watchdog Super Elite (WDC4) is easy to install and simple to set-up. The system processes signals from sensors for belt misalignment, belt speed & slip, continuous bearing temperature, pulley misalignment and plug conditions for bucket elevators or belt conveyors.  When an alarm is detected it will sound an alarm and provide shutdown control of the elevator/conveyor and feeding system.
 

A 3.5” LCD screen displays the entire system status at a glance.  Password protected controller settings can be set up either directly on the LCD screen, or by a PC application and transferred to the WDC4 via an SD card.


The Watchdog Super Elite can be connected directly to a PLC using the Modbus TCP/IP protocol, or integrated into HazardMon.com®.  This secure cloud based solution provides live system status, graphs and historical data that is viewable on any web-enabled device (smart phone, tablet, desktop PC).

 
     
 
 

Features:

  Watchdog Super Elite WDC4  
       
 

• 3.5" Color Graphics LCD Display

   
 

• More Sensor Inputs (15 WDC4 vs. 8 WDC3)

   
 

• System Settings Backup & Transfer (SD Card)

   
 

• PLC Communications (Modbus TCP/IP)

   
 

• Event & Alarm Logging

   
 

• HazardMon.com Cloud Based Monitoring

   
       
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  Watchdog™ Elite Technical Specifications:   Literature:  
  • Power Supply - 120 to 240 VAC or 24 VDC   Product Datasheet Download PDF  
  • Power Consumption - 12 Watts Maximum   Product Sales Brochure  
  • Power Terminals - 14 AWG / 4 mm²   Product Sales Brochure (Spanish)  
  • Signal Terminals - 16 AWG / 2.5 mm²   WDC3 to WDC4 Upgrade Download PDF  
  • Alarm Relay Contacts - 1 Pole Normally Open - 8A @ 250 VAC Voltage Free      
  • Stop Relay Contacts - 1 Pole Normally Open - 8A @ 250 VAC Voltage Free   Technical:  
  • Sensor Supply - 24 VDC @ 800 mA (Across F1, F2 and F3)   Manual - Software 4.9.X Download PDF  
  • Sensor Inputs - 15 (Expandable to 27)   • For WDC3 Info - Click Here  
  • Interlock Input - 24 VDC or 120 to 240 VAC   Sensor Wiring Diagrams Download PDF  
  • Dimensions (H x W x D) - 11-3/4 x 9-1/2 x 5-1/4 (Inches)      
  • Fixing Centers (H x W) - 10-7/8 x 6 (Inches)   Product Dimensions:  
  • Cable Entry - 2 Holes, 1-1/8 in. Diameter   Download AutoCAD .dwg (AutoCAD)      Download PDF .pdf  
  • Weight 3 lbs. / 1.3 kg      
  • PLC Connectivity - Modbus TCP/IP (Standard)      
                                       ControlLogix (See Note Under Downloads)   Compare Speed Switches Compare Monitoring Systems  
  • Protection - IP66      
         
  Approvals:   HazardMon.com  
  • CSA Class II Div 1 Groups E, F & G (WDC4V4C)    
  • CSA Class II Div 2 Groups F & G (WDC4V46C)    
  • ATEX, IEXEx, CE & INMETRO Versions Available    
       
  CSA - USA & Canada  ATEX - Europe  CE - Europe IECEx            
       
       
       
         
  Part Numbers:      
  • WDC4V46C ~ Watchdog™ Super Elite (120-240 VAC or 24 VDC)      
  • WDC4V4C ~ Watchdog™ Super Elite (24 VDC)      
  • WDC4-AUXO-4SSR ~ PLC Board (Optional)      
  • WDC4-AUXI-6NTC ~ NTC Expansion Board (6 Inputs)      
  • PS3800V4 ~ Class 2 Power Supply (24 VDC / 3.8 A)      
         
  Watchdog Model Comparison  
         
  Literature:   WDC4 Configurator Software:  
  Product Datasheet Download PDF   Download V3.1.5 - Windows 7, 8, 10 Microsoft Windows  
  Product Sales Brochure      
      Product Dimensions:  
  WDC3 to WDC4 Upgrade Download PDF   Download AutoCAD .dwg (AutoCAD)      Download PDF .pdf  
         
  Technical Manuals & Documentation:   Articles, Papers & Case Studies:  
  Product Manual Download PDF   Hazard Monitoring Overview - GEAPS Paper Download PDF  
  Sensor Wiring Diagrams - Manual Supplement Download PDF   Monitoring Equipment (Grain Journal Series) Download PDF  
  Modbus TCP Register Settings V4.7.11 Download PDF   Bucket Elevator Monitoring Systems Download PDF  
  Modbus TCP Register Settings V4.8.5 Download PDF   Combustible Dust Standards (Grain Journal Series) Download PDF  
  Rockwell AOI & ControlLogix® PLC Comms Download Zip File   Slack / Broken Chain Detection Download PDF  
  NTC Expansion Board Manual Download PDF      
  PLC Expansion Board Manual Download PDF      
  Analog Expansion Board Manual Download PDF      
  PT100 Expansion Board Manual Download PDF      
         
  Note: Product manuals for older part numbers can be      
  found under the Technical Support area.      
         
  To See Illustrated Sensor Placement Diagrams For Specific Equipment, CLICK HERE  
         
 
NTC Expansion Board for WDC4
 

NTC Expansion Board

WDC4-AUXI-6NTC - Adds 6 additional NTC temperature inputs.  A total of two boards can be added to expand temperature monitoring up to 20 points.

Product Manual

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
         
 
 
         
 
PLC Expansion Board for WDC4
 

PLC Expansion Board

WDC4-AUXO-4SSR - A discrete PLC input card providing 4 solid state relay outputs for belt speed, belt misalignment, bearing temperature and plug indication.

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PT100 Expansion Board for WDC4
 

PT100 Expansion Board

WDC4-AUXI-4PT100 - Provides the ability to connect 4 additional PT100 Platinum RTD temperature sensors to the control unit.  A total of two boards can be installed, providing a total of 8 PT100 inputs.

Product Manual

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
         
 
 
         
 
Analog Expansion Board for WDC4
 

Analog Expansion Board

WDC4-AUXI-6AN - Provides the ability to connect 4 current loop inputs (4-20 mA) and 2 voltage inputs to the Watchdog control unit.  Between 1 and 6 sensors can be installed with power and ground connections integrated into the expansion board.

Product Manual

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
         
 
 
         
 
P800 Proximity Switch
 

Belt Speed Sensor

The P800 Proxswitch is an inductive sensor designed to detect shaft speed, shaft position, gate position, or object presence.

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  Whirligig Sensor Mount  

Whirligig® - Shaft Sensor Mount

The Whirligig is a fully guarded target for easy mounting of motion sensors like the P800 Proxswitch.  The Whirligig is available with 1, 2, 4 or 8 pulse targets, and attaches to the machines shaft by a 1/2 in. tapped hole or magnetically using the Mag-Con™ adapter.

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SpeedMaster Speed Switch Tester
 

SpeedMaster™ Speed Switch Tester

The SpeedMaster™ with Pulse Pilot is the only device that accurately tests the calibration of a speed switch, and allows testing of the alarm and shutdown features of the sensor while installed on the machine shaft.

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 Touchswitch Belt Misalignment Sensor
 

Belt Misalignment Sensor (Contact)

The Touchswitch™ is an electromechanical limit-switch with no moving parts, which detects tracking and misalignment problems on bucket elevators and conveyors. Unlike a rub block that utilizes friction (heat) to activate, the Touchswitch is pressure sensitive (contact) for safer and more reliable monitoring.

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  Brass Rub Blocks  

Belt Misalignment Sensor (Temperature)

Brass rub blocks process temperature information.  When the belt from a bucket elevator or conveyor rubs against the brass block, heat is created from the friction which is then relayed to a temperature sensor generating an alarm.

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Bearing Temperature Sensor
 

Bearing Temperature Sensor

The ADB series have been designed to allow the depth of the sensor to be adjustable.  They screw directly into a bearing housing through the existing grease zerk thread.  Each sensor is fitted with a grease zerk to allow lubrication of the bearing without the need for removal of the sensor.

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ADB Bearing Sensor Tester
 

ADB Bearing Sensor Tester

The ADB Sensor Tester has been designed to test 4B adjustable depth bearing (ADB) temperature sensors in the field.  During planned maintenance or periodic testing, this diagnostic tool to verify the alarm and shutdown sequences of the control unit are functioning as expected.

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Surface Temp Sensor
 

Surface Temperature Sensor

The WDB7 bolts directly onto a bearing housing, motor, gearbox, or machine casing for continuous temperature monitoring.

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Binswitch Plug/Choke Sensor
 

Plug / Choke Sensor

The Binswitch Elite detects level or plug situations for bulk granular solids or liquids in tanks, bins, or silos and can be used as a plug or choke detector in chutes, conveyors and elevator legs.

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  Does 4B offer inspection, testing and commissioning services for your hazard monitoring systems?  
  Yes, the 4B Tech Team is available for on-site services.   For more information, CLICK HERE.  
     
  Is the Watchdog Super Elite (WDC4) a direct replacement for the previous Watchdog Elite (WDC3)?  
  Yes, the WDC4 can do everything the WDC3 does and even more.  
     
  Can I upgrade my older Watchdog WDC3 to the new WDC4?  
  Yes, all WDC3NV46C models can be easily upgraded to the new WDC4.  Previous Watchdog models (WDC3V46C,  
  WDC2V6C) can be upgraded with minimal hardware changes.  
     
  How much of a learning curve is there with the new WDC4 unit?  
  4B has designed the new WDC4 to be super user friendly with simple set-up and installation.   If you are already familiar with the previous WDC3 model, you will be up an running with the WDC4 in no time.  
     
  The WDC4 has more sensor inputs than the WDC3, do I have to use all the inputs on the WDC4?  
  You can pick any combination of sensor inputs, the WDC4 is flexible based on your application.  
     
  Will the WDC4 communicate with my PLC or Hazardmon?  
  Yes, Modbus over Ethernet (TCP/IP) is built into the unit.  
     
 
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  Preventative maintenance can help reduce the risk of equipment failure and consequent downtime.  When it comes to  
  monitoring your bucket elevators and conveyors, 4B can recommend the ideal combination of sensors and monitoring  
  systems to suit your requirements and budget.  
     
  4B has an extensive range of CSA / ATEX / IECEx approved hazard monitoring systems, misalignment switches,  
  bearing temperature monitors and level controls.  4B can offer you anything from a replacement sensor, to a fully  
  integrated hazard monitoring system which can be operated as a stand-alone device or connected to your PLC.  
     
  And if you do not want to install hazard monitoring sensors on every piece of equipment in your plant straightaway, 4B  
  can offer you a scalable solution that can be expanded as your needs grow.  
     
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