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Care@Home™ Flood Detector User Guide ESUGSC005 Version 1.2 November 2017...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................2 Overview ..............................3 Installing the FL ............................4 2.1. Required Items ........................... 4 2.2. Determining the Best Location ....................4 2.3. Setting Up the FL ........................5 Operating the FL ............................ 9 3.1.
Overview 1. Overview The Essence Flood Detector (FL) is a battery-operated, bi-directional wireless sensor for early warning of developing floods, designed for installation in flood-hazardous areas. The FL consists of two connected units: Sensor Transmitter Transmitter Sensor Figure 1: Care@Home™ Flood Detector...
Installing the FL 2. Installing the FL To install the FL: Ensure you have the required items Determine the best location for the FL Set up the FL Test the FL 2.1. Required Items Ensure you have the following: ...
Installing the FL 2.3. Setting Up the FL To set up the FL: 1. Insert a screwdriver in the release tab opening at the top of the transmitter, and press the tab to release the mounting base. Figure 2: Release the Mounting Base 2.
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Installing the FL WARNING! A new battery can cause damage if it is incorrectly installed. 5. Ensure that the pairing process is successful. The process can have the following results: Success The CP beeps and the CP ring blinks blue three times. ...
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Installing the FL The red LED lights up, indicating that the FL is operational. Figure 5: LED 7. Test the FL: a. Place the flood sensor in water. b. Verify that the LED lights up red. c. Verify that the CP and monitoring station receive notification of a possible flood event by checking the Events History page of the Care web application.
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Installing the FL 10. Using a cutter tool, remove one of the tabs on the back of the mounting base according to where you want to put the cable. Figure 6: Remove One Tab 11. Peel off the protective strip from the mounting tape on the transmitter. 12.
Operating the FL 3. Operating the FL The FL monitors certain events, and reports them by: LED indications Sending notifications to the CP 3.1. LED Indications The FL LED lights up for the following events: Red – Flood occurring, or tamper alert ...
Replacing the Battery 4. Replacing the Battery When the battery charge is low, the battery must be replaced. To replace the battery: 1. Insert a screwdriver in the release tab opening of the transmitter, and press the tab to release the mounting base.
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Replacing the Battery 5. When the battery is installed, the LED lights up red, indicating that the FL has powered up successfully. 6. Attach the transmitter to the mounting base. Figure 10: Attach Transmitter to Mounting Base Care@Home™ Flood Detector User Guide...
Specifications 5. Specifications The following table lists the technical aspects and data about the FL. Table 1: Device Technical Specifications Category Details Essence Part number ES700FL Power Supply Battery One 3 V CR123A lithium Approved manufacturers GP, Energizer, Duracell Nominal battery life...
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Specifications Category Details Physical Dimensions Transmitter (L x W x H): 98 x 25 x 25 mm - 3.86 x 0.98 x 0.98 in. Flood Sensor (H x D): 22.4 x 49.9 mm - 0.88 x 1.96 in. Weight Transmitter: 45 g (including battery) / 0.1 lb. Sensor: 25 g / 0.06 lb.
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Installation Method Alternatives Appendix A Installation Method Alternatives The back cover of the sensor serves as both the mounting base and the battery cover. There are two ways to install the FL mounting base: Using double-sided adhesive mounting tape ...
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Installation Method Alternatives Using Screws You have the option of installing one or both units using screws. Required Equipment Before beginning, prepare the following equipment: A drill with a standard appropriate bit Four 3 X 35 DIN 7982 C screws and wall anchors for the screws - The screws and wall anchors are not provided.
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Installation Method Alternatives 7. Screw in the two screws. To install the flood sensor using screws: 1. Place and hold the flood sensor on the desired location. 2. Mark the drilling spots through the holes for the screws in the flood sensor. Figure 12: Flood Sensor with Screws 3.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppels, or otherwise any license or right, either express or implied, under any patent or trademark of Essence or any third party. No use of any trademark may be made without the prior written authorization of Essence.
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