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SensorLinx™ Heat Meter Installation Guide
Version 1.00
BTU-0014
BTU-0030
BTU-0070
BTU-0130
BTU-0400
HBX Control Systems Inc.

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual SensorLinx™ Heat Meter Installation Guide Version 1.00 BTU-0014 BTU-0030 BTU-0070 BTU-0130 BTU-0400 HBX Control Systems Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The HBX Sensorlinx™ Metering System is a microprocessor based controller and as such is not to be regarded as a safety (limit) control. Please consult and install the heating or cooling appliance in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Page 3: Receipt And Inspection

    Do not store in an area or upon an unstable surface where it may become damaged due to falling NAME AND PIN INFORMATION The label displays the serial number which will match the serial number on your actual HBX Sensorlinx™ Sensor, the lot number, the bar code and the products PIN. WPS-0 ABTU03820220-1A2B ABTU1234XXXX...
  • Page 4: Description And Main Parts

    HVAC, Solar thermal heating and Geothermal. The sensors can be used individually to track many system parameter configurations in real time using the HBX ThermoLinx™ App. When the Sensorlinx™ sensors are used in conjunction within your liquid system, the system allows for accurate Heat measurement.
  • Page 5: Technical Data And Dimensions

    BTU-0130 BTU-0400 137.5 3.23 3.46 5.08 5.41 7.09 Flow Pipe Union Pipe Torque Flow Pipe HBX Part # (Housing) Config. Size Composite 3/4" 5 ft-lb / 6.78 N m ½” BTU-0014 Composite 3/4" 5 ft-lb / 6.78 N m ½”...
  • Page 6: Flow Sensor Technical Specifications

    Selection of flow sensor to minimise pressure drop at 1 cSt p [mbar] [psid] 1000 14.5038 Head loss: 1.4504 0.1450 0.0145 0.0015 1000 Q [l/min] Q [gpm (US)] 0.026 0.13 1.32 2.64 13.2 0 Q min Tmax = Peak temperature © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 7: Pressure Sensor Technical Specifications

    PRESSURE SENSOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Selection of flow sensor to minimise pressure drop at 1 cSt [psig] [psi] p [bar] Head loss: 0.08 1.16 0.87 0.06 0.05 0.73 0.04 0.58 0.03 0.44 0.02 0.29 0.01 0.15 0.008 0.116 0.006 0.087 0.005 0.073 0.004 0.058...
  • Page 8: Device Wiring

    5. Triac Output: Pins 5, 2 This input is to send a triac output to energize a relay. 24VAC is required to power the triac. Optional 6: Modulating Output: This output carries the modulating signal (0.5 – 3.5 VDC) to modulate the device. Optional © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 9 DEVICE WIRING Standard Heat Meter Installation Ground 24 V AC Ensure the R and W wires from each unit are hooked up to the same corresponding wire. Do not cross wire! 120 VAC...
  • Page 10 Heat Meter Installation with Optional Setpoint Output and Sensor Wiring Sensor Ground REL-2024 Pump ensor REL-2024 24 V AC Zone Valve 120 VAC Ensure the R and W wires from each unit are hooked up to the same corresponding wire. Do not cross wire! © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Sensor can be mounted Vetically or horizontally within a 180 arc. Sensor CANNOT mounted pointing below this line or downwards. No pipe tape/dope should be used on threads. EscriPtion Install the flow sensor and pressure sensor in a location that will be easy to perform periodic maintenance.
  • Page 12 Ground Pipe Must be grounded to Pipe Installation with Optional Solenoid Valves Pressure Sensor must be installed on the Supply Pipe Flow Sensor must be installed on Ground the Return Pipe Must be grounded to Pipe © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Network (Android)

    CONNECTING TO A NETWORK (ANDROID) WiFi Setup --°F WiFi Setup 9:41 AM 100% --°F 9:41 AM 100% Add Name Here Add Name Here CHOOSE A NETWORK CHOOSE A NETWORK Home Network Home Network ThermoLinx ThermoLinx Network SSID Home Network Network SSID Home Network 1234 Press the SET button on the Flow Sensor, and wait...
  • Page 14 At this point you are now ready to add the SensorLinx device to your location. Connections can only be made to a 2.4GHz network. Home network name cannot contain more than 30 characters. The password should not contain any special characters. © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 15: Connecting To A Network (Ios)

    CONNECTING TO A NETWORK (IOS) WiFi Setup --°F 9:41 AM 100% Add Name Here CHOOSE A NETWORK Home Network ThermoLinx Network SSID Home Network Press the SET button on the BTU Flow 1234 Sensor, and wait 60 seconds. If the red LED Network Password light (Wi-Fi) on the sensor is not blinking, Connect to WiFi Now...
  • Page 16 At this point you are now ready to add the SensorLinx device to your location. Connections can only be made to a 2.4GHz network. Home network name cannot contain more than 30 characters. The password should not contain any special characters. © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 17 Solid Green Only: incorrect password Solid Red and Green: ThermoLinx is connected to your Wi-Fi but your network port 1314 is closed and not allowing communication to the HBX server, please contact your internet provider to rectify this. Connections can only be made to a 2.4GHz network.
  • Page 18: Adding Sensors To The Thermolinx App

    9:41 AM 100% Devices 83° 9:41 AM 100% Room Name Locations Add Name Here No devices! Leave Blank if device already named Room Temp Target Sync Code °F ABTU-1234 None Password 1111 Select Location Add Location Building © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 19: Navigating The Thermolinx App

    NAVIGATING THE THERMOLINX APP Relay Closed: Indicates if the relay is closed to activate a pump or valve. Setup: Adjust Relay output, Fluid, and thermistor settings. Sensor Info: Provides sensor type and unit serial number. Alarms: Set alarm notification for flow, temperature, and pressure. Temperatures: View temperature, flow and pressure data in real time System Status: View Current Heat measurement and lifetime Heat accumulation for days, week, monthly, and yearly.
  • Page 20: Local Connection

    To use local connection, you will need to add the Sensor to the app (see page 12), then select local connection in the “Settings” options. © 2020 HBX Controls...
  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    In no event will HBX be liable for any damages, including loss of data, loss of profits, costs of cover or other incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising out of the installation, maintenance, commissioning, performance, failure or interruption of an HBX product, however caused and on any theory of liability.
  • Page 22 Toll Free Technical Support: +1 (855) 410 2341 HBX Control Systems Inc. 4516 - 112 Avenue SE © HBX Control Systems Inc. 2012 Calgary, AB Canada T2C 2K2...

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