Grundfos ALPHA Reader Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Grundfos ALPHA Reader Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Grundfos ALPHA Reader Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS
ALPHA Reader
MI401
Installation and operating instructions

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  • Page 1 GRUNDFOS INSTRUCTIONS ALPHA Reader MI401 Installation and operating instructions...
  • Page 3 ALPHA Reader English (GB) Installation and operating instructions ..... . 4...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Grundfos GO Balance app on Android ....17 ALPHA Reader ......17 Technical data .
  • Page 5: General Information

    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.
  • Page 6: Abbreviations Used In This Document

    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.
  • Page 7: Battery Statements

    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.
  • Page 8: Receiving The Product

    2. Receiving the product 2.1 Scope of delivery • Quick guide • MI401 ALPHA Reader unit • CR2032 lithium battery. ALPHA Reader...
  • Page 9: Product Introduction

    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.
  • Page 10: Starting Up The Product

    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.
  • Page 11: Supported Devices

    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.
  • Page 12: Performing Hydronic Balancing

    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.
  • Page 13: Setting Up A Signal Repeater

    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.
  • Page 14 Pump without Bluetooth, one transmitter and one signal repeater Pump with Bluetooth and one signal repeater...
  • Page 15: Servicing The Product

    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.
  • Page 16: Fault Finding The Product

    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.
  • Page 17: Grundfos Go Balance App On Android

    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.
  • Page 18: Related Information

    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...
  • Page 19: Disposing Of The Product

    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.
  • Page 20 Argentina Canada Finland Bombas GRUNDFOS de Argentina GRUNDFOS Canada inc. OY GRUNDFOS Pumput AB S.A. 2941 Brighton Road Trukkikuja 1 Ruta Panamericana km. Oakville, Ontario FI-01360 Vantaa 37.500industin L6H 6C9 Tel.: +358-(0) 207 889 500 1619 - Garín Pcia. de B.A.
  • Page 21 Deglava biznesa centrs GRUNDFOS (PTY) LTD Poland Augusta Deglava ielā 60 16 Lascelles Drive, Meadowbrook LV-1035, Rīga, GRUNDFOS Pompy Sp. z o.o. Estate Tel.: + 371 714 9640, 7 149 641 ul. Klonowa 23 1609 Germiston, Johannesburg Fax: + 371 914 9646 Baranowo k.
  • Page 22 92 Chaloem Phrakiat Rama 9 Road Dokmai, Pravej, Bangkok 10250 Tel.: +66-2-725 8999 Fax: +66-2-725 8998 Turkey GRUNDFOS POMPA San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. Gebze Organize Sanayi Bölgesi Ihsan dede Caddesi 2. yol 200. Sokak No. 204 41490 Gebze/ Kocaeli Tel.: +90 - 262-679 7979...
  • Page 23 98936810 01.2025 ECM: 1408000 www.grundfos.com...

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