1.1 Hazard statements The symbols and hazard statements below may appear in Grundfos installation and operating instructions, safety instructions and service instructions. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious personal injury.
If these instructions are not observed, it may result in malfunction or damage to the equipment. Tips and advice that make the work easier. 1.3 Abbreviations used in this document Abbreviation Description Application Bluetooth low energy 1.4 Radio communication The Grundfos ALPHA Reader BLE unit is approved in all EU countries.
1.5 Battery statements WARNING Intoxication or risk of chemical burn Death or serious personal injury ‐ The battery can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. In such an event, seek medical attention immediately.
3. Product introduction The MI401 ALPHA Reader unit is the receiver and transmitter of pump performance data. The unit broadcasts to an Android or iOS-based mobile device via Bluetooth. The unit uses a small lithium battery. Together with the Grundfos GO Balance, this unit is used for balancing heating systems primarily in one-family houses.
3. Press the power button to switch on the unit. The indicator light flashes every second indicating that the unit is on. 4. Start the Grundfos GO Balance app on your mobile device. The Bluetooth is automatically activated. The app tries to find the transmission from the unit.
4.2 Supported devices The unit and the Grundfos GO Balance app are supported by Android devices with Android 4.4 or later, and iOS devices with iOS 8 or later. You must use a mobile device that supports Bluetooth.
4.3 Performing hydronic balancing Make sure the Grundfos GO Balance app is installed on your mobile device. 1. Switch on the unit. 2. Press [>] until [III] is displayed to set the pump to constant speed III. 3. On the pump, press [w m /h] for 3 seconds until the status indicator light is flashing.
4.4 Setting up a signal repeater You can expand the range of the unit signal by using a second unit. The second unit repeats the signal from the primary unit that is installed on the pump. The primary unit must be on and must be transmitting data. 1.
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Pump without Bluetooth, one transmitter and one signal repeater Pump with Bluetooth and one signal repeater...
3 seconds. 5.3 Installing software and updates If you install the Grundfos GO Balance on a mobile device, you get notified when software updates are available through either the App Store or the Google Play.
6. Fault finding the product 6.1 Grundfos GO Balance app on Apple iOS 6.1.1 The app does not start when you press the icon, or freezes, or exits without warning. Cause Remedy There is an application-related error. • Restart the app.
6.2 Grundfos GO Balance app on Android 6.2.1 The app does not start when you press the icon, or freezes, or exits without warning. Cause Remedy There is an application-related error. • Restart the app. 1. Close the app. 2. Open the task manager and close the app if necessary.
Environment Relative humidity Maximum 95 % -10 to +55 °C Operating temperature -4 to +130 °F -20 to +70 °C Storage temperature -4 to +158 °F Grundfos ALPHA Reader Voltage supply CR2032 lithium battery, 3 V Enclosure class IP42...
This product or parts of it must be disposed of in an environmentally sound way. 1. Use the public or private waste collection service. 2. If this is not possible, contact the nearest Grundfos company or service workshop. 3. Dispose of the waste battery through the national collective schemes. If in doubt, contact your local Grundfos company.
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