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Instruction
Manual
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Basement Watchdog product.
We here at Glentronics strive for excellence in all of our
products and work to make everything user friendly.
Should you need our help, please visit our website at www.
BasementWatchdog.com or contact us at 1-800-991-0466.
Getting set up and connected is simple
1. Determine what Basement Watchdog device you
have and how you are attaching to it
2. Attach your WiFi Module to your Basement Watchdog system
3. Accessories available
4. Wi-Fi water alarm
5. Mount your WiFi Module
6. Connect to your Wi-Fi network
7. Register online
Other important information
8. Test the setup
9. The Glentronics Connect website
10. Explanation of the lights
11. Resetting the module & Troubleshooting
Before you begin
View the installation video at
www.BasementWatchdog.com/videos
What you need:
Small flathead screw driver
Wi-Fi network name
Wi-Fi network password
Wi-Fi capable device (computer, tablet, or smartphone)
Recommended: Battery backup for your Wi-Fi router/
modem (battery built-into router or UPS)
This is a Wi-Fi based device that can remotely alert the user
of potential water problems in their home. It will use the
internal Wi-Fi chip to connect to the user's Wi-Fi network
through their router. When connected to a backup sump
pump system, it will send an email or a text message to
the user's phone, or other device, when there is a potential
problem with the connected sump pump system. In the
past, the user would have to be home to be notified of any
problem with water or sump pump system. With this device,
the user will be able to receive alerts when away from home.
This WiFi Module includes:
• WiFi Module
• Mini USB cable • Micro USB cable
• 5V 1A USB charger
• 12V Battery cable
(1) Determine what Watchdog device you are
attaching to and how to attach
(see diagram sheet for visual help)
1. If you are attaching to a
Basement Watchdog Connect
backup system with a USB port:
Go to section 2A
2. If you are attaching to a Basement
Watchdog backup system with a
Remote terminal:
(Backup systems that do
not have a USB port)
Go to section 2B
3. If you are using the module as a Wi-Fi water alarm:
Go to section 4
• Remote terminal cable
• Mounting hardware
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Summary of Contents for The Basement Watchdog BW-WIFI
- Page 1 This is a Wi-Fi based device that can remotely alert the user of potential water problems in their home. It will use the internal Wi-Fi chip to connect to the user’s Wi-Fi network through their router. When connected to a backup sump pump system, it will send an email or a text message to the user’s phone, or other device, when there is a potential problem with the connected sump pump system.
- Page 2 (2) Attach your WiFi module to your 5. The red and green lights on the WiFi module should Basement Watchdog system start alternating (a) This means that it is ready for setup (see diagram sheet for visual help) Note: In order to receive notification during a power outage, Note: The WiFi module must receive 115V AC +/- 5% and you must have a Wi-Fi router / modem with a built-in 60 Hz from the AC outlet to function correctly...
- Page 3 3. Attach the other end of the 10. Plug the power jack cable labeled ‘NO’ to the at the other end of Normally Open port labeled the wire into the ‘NO’ on the right side of the 12V/6V DC Battery WiFi module.
- Page 4 (4) When Using as Wi-Fi water alarm only Note: make sure the slide switch on the battery pack is in the The Basement Watchdog WiFi module is designed so that it ‘ON’ position can be used as a standalone Wi-Fi water alarm (additional Proceed to Section 5 (Mounting your WiFi module) accessories are required).
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Page 5: Connect To Your Wi-Fi Network
These accessories can be ordered by calling (b) Mount the module to the screws using the keyhole screw mount on the back of the module our office at: 1-800-991-0466. Proceed to Section 6 (Connect to your Wi-Fi network) Once you have the parts: (a) Mount the High Water Contacts (HWC) with the sensor (6) Connect to your Wi-Fi network pads down and secure in place using the holes in the... -
Page 6: Testing The Setup
6. Fill out the information only need to be completed once with the same email used as email #1. After the registration is complete, the same on the setup page (you email can be used to setup other WiFi modules and they may have to scroll down) will be automatically added to the same account. - Page 7 We recommend that you look through Sections 9 and 10 3. The Status tab to the for your knowledge and understanding Status page This page will display the (9) The Glentronics Connect website status of the unit that is connected to your This section will explain each page on the Glentronics WiFi module.
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
3. Blinking green (module status) light Troubleshooting (a) Slow and continual blinking This section will explain how to troubleshoot any problems (b) The battery connected to the WiFi module is low on voltage Problem Solution 4. Rapid blinking green (module status) light Check your router and internet Red light is on steady (a) The module is in the process of sending a message... - Page 9 LIMITED WARRANTY By opening this package and using this GLENTRONICS, INC. product, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of the GLENTRONICS, INC. limited warranty (“warranty”) as set out below. Do not use your product until you have read the terms of the warranty.
- Page 10 FCC Guidelines - To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply separation distance of 20 cm or more should be with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part maintained between the antenna of this device 15 of the FCC Rules.
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