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Deep Blue BlueFox Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Instructions Pool Safety System Private Version...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating principle ................Intended use ..................Package contents ................... Using the System for the First Time ....... 10 Installing the BlueFox System ........... 11 Installing and connecting the alarm box ..........11 4.1.1 Selecting a location for installation ..........11 4.1.2...
  • Page 3 BlueFox Control Software ............. 23 Hardware requirements ................23 PC operating system requirements ............23 Installing the BlueFox Control software ..........23 Using the BlueFox control software ............26 Uninstalling the BlueFox control software ..........26 Updates ....................26 Meaning of the LED Display ..........
  • Page 4 Optional Accessories ..............33 Configuration table ..............34 Copyright Deep Blue Marine AG, 2010 Patent pending 102008050558.7...

  • Page 5: Explanation Of Symbols And Safety Notes

    Observe local regulations pertaining to "electrical installations in damp environments". y No modifications may be made to the BlueFox System. y The alarm box, pool sensor and all other BlueFox components may not be opened.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Monitoring the swimming pool remains your personal responsibility. See Disclaimer, P. 31. y The BlueFox system may only be used for the intended purpose and in the intended field of application. See Intended use, P. 7. y Only use the plug-in mains adapter supplied and original BlueFox accessories.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    The warning lights and siren are deactivated after 6.5 minutes. Intended use The BlueFox system has been designed for use in private and public swimming pools (indoor and outdoor swimming pools). The alarm box is protected against light wa- ter jets (IP65). For outdoor installations the alarm box must be protected from direct...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents Plug-in mains adapter Alarm box 1 Warning lights with siren 2 12 V connection 3 Switch (on/off/ siren 5 m/16 ft off) 4 Pool sensor connection Alarm box installation com- ponents 5 4 brackets 6 4 screws (self tapping) 7 4 screws 8 4 plugs 10 m/33 ft...
  • Page 9 USB plug-in mains adapter USB cable Magnetic adapter (connects wrist computer / USB cable) Wrist computer (2 pcs.) 1 Red and green LEDs 2 Water contacts (gold-plated) Fig. 3 Wrist computer accessories For further BlueFox system components, see Optional Accessories, P. 33.

  • Page 10: Using The System For The First Time

    Charge the wrist computer battery, see Charging the wrist computer’s battery, P. 18. y Install the BlueFox Control software, see Installing the BlueFox Control software, P. 23. y Configure the wrist computer for system test (alarm depth 5 cm, alarm time 5 sec.), see Programming the alarm depth and time, P.

  • Page 11: Installing The Bluefox System

    Installing the BlueFox System y Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally acceptable manner y Read the Installation and operating instructions Installing and connecting the alarm box Only an approved specialist may connect the electricity supply, connect the unit to the mains and commission the alarm box.

  • Page 12: 4.1.2 Installing The Alarm Box

    4.1.2 Installing the alarm box y Affix the brackets to the alarm box using the self-tapping screws 1. y Hold the alarm box to the wall and mark the drilling positions. Danger! Electric shock risk! Connect the drill to a residual current circuit breaker. y Drill the holes for the plugs (drill diameter 6 mm) and insert the plugs 2.

  • Page 13: Fitting The Pool Sensor

    Danger! Electric shock risk! Do not use extension cables between the plug-in mains adapter and the mains socket. y Insert the plug-in mains adapter into a mains socket (with earth terminal) located away from the wet area. Use a residual current circuit breaker. (See above, Re- quirements for the plug-in mains adapter, P.
  • Page 14 y Connect the pool sensor cable to the alarm box and screw tight 3. Fig. 5 Connecting the pool sensor to the alarm box y If the pool sensor cable is too short: use an extension cable (see Optional Acces- sories, P.
  • Page 15 Caution! Incorrect fitting of the pool sensor will prevent proper monitoring of the swimming pool. The side of the pool sensor marked "Sensor" must face into the swimming pool. y After a minimum of 24 hours y push the pool sensor into the mounting ring 7 (route the pool sensor cable through the slot in the mounting ring 6).

  • Page 16: Using The System

    Using the System Preparations y Press the switch on the alarm box (the alarm box activates, the switch illuminates green and a short tone sounds). y Test the system (see Testing the System, P. 17). y Check the wrist computer (see Wrist Computer, P. 18). y Ensure that all persons in the swimming pool area are wearing a wrist computer.

  • Page 17: Testing The System

    Testing the System y Configure the wrist computer for system test, see Programming the alarm depth and time, P. 20): Alarm depth: 5 cm Alarm time: 5 sec. Caution! The siren will sound during the system test. Immediately remove the test wrist computer from the water once the alarm has activated.

  • Page 18: Wrist Computer

    Wrist Computer Wrist computer 1 Red LED 2 Green LED 3 Water contacts (gold-plated) Rear 5 Connection for magnetic adapter (charging and communication with a PC) Serial number Fig. 8 Wrist computer Preparation y Lightly shaking the wrist computer will cause it to leave energy saving mode. y When the green LED is flashing the wrist computer is ready for use.
  • Page 19 Note: If the red LED on the wrist computer begins to flash, the wrist computer can still be used until the end of the day. Danger! Electric shock risk! Only use the USB plug-in mains adapter, USB cable and magnetic adapter in dry rooms.

  • Page 20: Programming The Alarm Depth And Time

    Programming the alarm depth and time The alarm depth and alarm time are programmed using the BlueFox control soft- ware. Installation of the software is described in the section Installing the BlueFox Control software, P. 23. Caution! Humidity may damage USB plug-in mains adapter, USB cable and mag- netic adapter.
  • Page 21 Click Save New Settings 4 to transfer the settings to the wrist computer. y Click Verify Settings 5 to read and verify the settings saved to the wrist com- puter. y Disconnect the wrist computer from the magnetic adapter. y Close the BlueFox control software: Close the window...

  • Page 22: Calling The Status / Clearing The Alarm / Resetting

    Calling the status / Clearing the alarm / Resetting y Click Call Status to retrieve the battery and alarm status 6. y Clear Alarm 7. y Click Reset 8, if the wrist computer is not recognised or if an error message appears after the wrist computer is connected.

  • Page 23: Bluefox Control Software

    BlueFox Control Software Hardware requirements For the installation and problem-free use of the BlueFox control software a Win- dows compatible PC with the following specifications is required: CPU at least 1 GHz (1.5 GHz recommended) RAM: min. 512 MB Display: at least XGA (1024x768)
  • Page 24 Click on one of the pictures. y Click Downloads. y Click BlueFox. y Click Save, select the destination folder, then Save. The download will start. y Open folder. y Double-click on the Zip file. y Double-click on the Exe file.
  • Page 25 Installation of the BlueFox control software is interrupted. The BlueFox control software requires the Micro- soft .NET Framework 3.5 program. y Click Yes to download and install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 program. This process can take several minutes y Accept the software license.

  • Page 26: Using The Bluefox Control Software

    Uninstalling the BlueFox control software Path to the deinstallation program: Window Start menu > Programs > BlueFox_XX > BlueFox_XX_uninstall Updates See http://www.deepbluemarine.ch Before installing an update the old version must first be uninstalled, see Uninstalling the BlueFox control software, P. 26.

  • Page 27: Meaning Of The Led Display

    Meaning of the LED Display The wrist computer in use Red LED Green LED Red flashes 1x /sec.: Green flashes every 5 sec.: Low battery. Wrist computer is ready y Charge the battery for use (in the water the LED double-flashes). Red flashes 5-times: Alarm sent.

  • Page 28: Maintenance / Service

    Maintenance / Service y Dry the wrist computer with a cloth after use. y Charge the battery if the red LED on the wrist computer flashes at one-second intervals (when the unit is out of the water). See Charging the wrist computer’s battery, P.
  • Page 29 P. 18. Red or green flash or Low battery Charging the battery, see Charging the wrist com- double flash. (wrist computer in the water). puter’s battery, P. 18. Permanent red Defective battery Contact a BlueFox dealer.

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 12.1 General Maximum number of wrist computers: unlimited Alarm box AC 100-240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption in standby: 0.2 W Power consumption in operation: approx. 1.3 W Siren: Sound power level approx. 100 dB(A) IP65 Wrist computer Ultrasonic transmitter Rechargeable battery (see Charging the wrist computer’s battery, P.

  • Page 31: Power Failure

    Deep Blue Marine AG accepts no liability whatsoever for any kind of damages re- sulting directly or indirectly from the use of the BlueFox safety system in general or from the BlueFox wrist computer and pool sensors in particular where the damages...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Warranty Deep Blue Marine AG provides a product warranty in accordance with the laws of your country, but for a period of at least two years commencing with the date of sale of the BlueFox safety system to the end customer.

  • Page 33: Disposal

    Protect the environment! Packaging and old equipment contain recoverable materi- als that should be recycled. The BlueFox system or components thereof must not be disposed of along with normal domestic waste! Take old equipment to a collection point (EU Directive 2002/96/EC).
  • Page 34 Configuration table Name Colour Alarm depth Alarm time wrist computer (seconds)
  • Page 35 Name Colour Alarm depth Alarm time wrist computer (seconds)
  • Page 36 Deep Blue Marine AG Engenbühl 130 CH-5705 Hallwil Switzerland Tel: +41 (0) 62 767 77 99 www.deepbluemarine.ch info@deepbluemarine.ch...

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