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FlowSmart Meter

YS5007-UC

Installation & User Guide

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Page 1 FlowSmart Meter YS5007-UC Installation & User Guide Revision Mar. 20, 2024...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
. In the Box . Required Items . Get to Know Your FlowSmart Meter . Install the App . Add Your FlowSmart Meter to the App . Install the FlowSmart Meter . Install the Water Meter . Final Connections & Power-Up .
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing YoLink products! We appreciate you trusting YoLink for your smart home & automation needs. Your 100% satisfaction is our goal. If you experience any problems with your installation, with our products or if you have any questions that this manual does not answer, please contact us right away.
Page 4: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Visit our FlowSmart Meter support page on our website, for the latest installation guides, additional resources, information and videos by visiting: https://www.yosmart.com/support/YS5007-UC Or by scanning the QR code: Download the most current version of the user guide by scanning the QR code:...
Page 5 Before You Begin Your FlowSmart Meter connects to the internet via a YoLink hub, and it does not connect directly to your WiFi or local network. In order for remote access to the device from the app, and for full functionality, a hub is required.
Page 6: In The Box
In the Box YS5007 Items: Quick Start Guide FlowSmart Meter 2 x AA Lithium Batteries (Pre-installed) & Phillips Screws (3) & Connector (Pre-Installed) Plastic Anchors (3)
Page 7 In the Box, Continued Water Meter Kit Items: Water Meter Rubber Gasket (2) & Spud Coupling (2) Nut (2) Quick Start Guide...
Page 8: Required Items
Required Items These tools or items may be required: Hammer Medium Phillips Screwdriver Nail or Self Tapping Screws Double-sided Mounting Tape...
Page 9 Required Items, Continued These items may be required to install the water meter: Pipe Wrench Locking Pliers Copper Pipe Cutting Tool Female NPT Pipe Fitting (2) Thread Seal Tape Sandpaper...
Page 10: Get To Know Your Flowsmart Meter
Get to Know Your FlowSmart Meter Battery Level Water Flowing Signal Strength Water Meter Count Cubic Meter Centum Cubic Feet Gallons Press the Set button to cycle between display modes (Gallon/Centum Cubic Feet/Cubic Meter) Set Button Status LED Battery compartment cover Battery access &...
Page 11 Get to Know Your FlowSmart Meter, Continued LED Behaviors Blinking Red Once, then Blinking Green Green Once Connecting to Cloud Device Start-Up or Functioning Normally Blinking Red And Green Slow Blinking Green Alternately Updating Restoring to Factory Blinking Red Once Defaults Device Alerts Fast Blinking Green...
Page 12 7 5 3 6 0 0 7 5 3 Reading: 7536,153.7 gallons To conﬁgure 1.5-inch and 2-inch water meters (provided by YoLink), adjust the water meter equivalent setting to '1', on YoLink App. This value is set to '1/10' by default.
Page 13: Install The App
Install the App If you are new to YoLink, please install the app on your phone or tablet, if you have not already. Otherwise, please proceed to the next section. Scan the appropriate QR code below or ﬁnd the “YoLink app” on the appropriate app store.
Page 14: Add Your Flowsmart Meter To The App
Add Your FlowSmart Meter to the App 1. Tap Add Device (if shown) or tap the scanner icon: Scanner icon 2. Approve access to your phone’s camera, if requested. A viewﬁnder will be shown on the app. 3. Hold the phone over the QR code so that the code appears in the viewﬁnder.
Page 15 Add Your FlowSmart Meter to the App, Continued 4. You can change the device name and assign it to a room later. Tap Bind device. 5. If successful, the screen will appear as shown. Tap Done.
Page 16: Install The Flowsmart Meter
“keyhole” notch, or utilize all three mounting holes for a more secure method (recommended). Secure the FlowSmart Meter to a wall or vertical surface using alternative fasteners or adhesive methods, such as double-sided mounting tape or Velcro (not included).
Page 17 1. The FlowSmart Meter has a standard "keyhole" notch on the rear, at the top. This allows for hanging the FlowSmart Meter from a nail or screw. Additionally, there are two more mounting holes at the bottom of the FlowSmart Meter.
Page 18 FlowSmart Meter on the wall, including one or all of the mounting points (keyhole at top, two screw holes at bottom). Use a level tool to ensure your FlowSmart Meter will be level, if desired. 3. Choose mounting hardware appropriate for the surface type.
Page 19 Install the FlowSmart Meter, Continued 4. Hang the FlowSmart Meter from this topmost screw or nail. If you will not utilize the second and third mounting points, ensure the Meter is secure, and proceed to Final Connections & Power-up 5. If not already performed in a previous step,...
Page 20 Install the FlowSmart Meter, Continued Other mounting methods Follow the manufacturer instructions if mounting your FlowSmart Meter by alternative methods, such as with Velcro or double-sided mounting tape. If using an adhesive method, is it recommended to clean and dry the surface, ﬁrst.
Page 21: Install The Water Meter
Install the Water Meter The flow meter should be installed by qualiﬁed personnel using industry best practices and in conformance with all applicable building codes. Improper installation may void the warranty, and may result in malfunction, personal injury, or property damage. Installation Requirements Pressure: The meter is not rated for systems...
Page 22 Install the Water Meter, Continued Shut-off High quality, low pressure loss Valves: shut-off valves are recommended to be installed both upstream and downstream of the meter. Valves must be installed outside of minimum straight pipe distances (see “Straight Pipe Requirements”) Clearances: The meter should be installed in a location that is accessible for...
Page 23 Install the Water Meter, Continued Flow The meter must be installed with Direction: the arrow located on the meter body pointing in the direction of water flow. Straight To maintain rated accuracy, the meter must be installed with 10x Pipe Requirem the diameter of straight pipe ents:...
Page 24 Install the Water Meter, Continued Install the water meter: 1. Identify a suitable location in the piping that satisﬁes all installation requirements. 2. Assemble the supplied spuds/couplings on the meter: a. Remove a nut from one side of the meter. b.
Page 25 Install the Water Meter, Continued 3. Loose-ﬁt the female pipe ﬁttings (not provided) onto the meter couplings. 4. Holding the meter against the pipe at the installation location, mark the overall length. 5. Cut the piping, using an appropriate pipe-cutting tool, per the tool manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 26 Install the Water Meter, Continued 10. Insert the couplings onto the ﬁttings. Hand-tighten. 11. Use pipe wrenches to tighten an additional half to one full turn. **Do not overtighten!** 12. With the dial facing up and with the arrow pointing in the flow direction, hand-tighten the coupling nuts to the meter.
Page 27: Final Connections & Power-Up
Gently tug on each wire, to ensure a good connection. 2. The FlowSmart Meter will be offline until it is turned on and it wirelessly connects to the YoLink Hub. Turn on the Meter by pressing the...
Page 28: App Functions: Device Screen
App Functions: Device Screen In the app, tap on your FlowSmart Meter icon. Your FlowSmart Meter main screen should be similar to the one shown below. Tap to exit this screen Device name Tap for contact & support resources FlowSmart Meter...
Page 29: App Functions: Device Details Screen
App Functions: Device Details Screen Tap the three dots (in the upper right corner) to open the FlowSmart Meter Details screen. Your FlowSmart Meter screen should be similar to the one shown below. Device Type Device Name (Tap to Edit)
Page 30: App Functions: Alert Settings Screen
App Functions: Alert Settings Screen Alarm Strategy Tap to edit the sensor's Alarm Strategy Continuous Alarm Tap to disable or set the alert repeat time Water Meter Equivalent This needs to be set initially. It is the unit for one complete revolution of the dial under the sensor Leak Threshold...
Page 31: App Functions: Smart - Automation
App Functions: Smart - Automation The FlowSmart Meter can be set up as a condition in automation. Tap to save the settings Edit the name of the automation Tap to set a schedule for the automation Add behavior Tap to add a behavior...
Page 32: About Control-D2D
YoLink Control-D2D is our unique device-to-device control technology. Using Control-D2D, compatible YoLink devices can control or be controlled by other YoLink devices, without a hub or internet connection. One device can control another device, directly. A device that controls or sends out commands is called the controller.
Page 33 Control-D2D Device-to-Device Pairing, Continued Pairing 1. To conﬁgure a FlowSmart Meter as a controller, press and hold the leak sensor’s SET button for 5-10 seconds, until the LED quickly blinks green, then release the button. SET Button (5-10 seconds) 2. To conﬁgure the Valve Controller 2 as a responder, ﬁrst ensure that the valve or Bulldog...
Page 34 Upon unpairing, either the FlowSmart Meter LED or the Valve Controller 2 LED will stop blinking and turn off. At this time, you can test the FlowSmart Meter to conﬁrm it no longer activates the valve controller. If you also have any automations or alarm strategies that may also control the valve controller, disable them before testing.
Page 35: Factory Reset
Factory Reset Factory reset will erase device settings and restore it to factory default settings. Doing a factory reset will not remove the device from your account and it will not harm the device, or lose any data or require you to redo your automations, etc.
Page 36: Firmware Update
Firmware Update Your YoLink products are constantly being improved, with new features added. It is periodically necessary to make changes to your device's ﬁrmware. For optimal performance of your system, and to give you access to all available features for your devices, these ﬁrmware updates should be installed when they...
Page 37: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Tools Required : Small Flathead/ Small Phillips Screwdriver Slotted Screwdriver Use a flathead screwdriver to gently twist open the sensor's battery cover at the notch on the side.
Page 38 Battery Replacement, Continued Loosen the two screws on the battery compartment cover with a small Phillips screwdriver. You don't need to remove them completely. Take out the old batteries.
Page 39 Battery Replacement, Continued Put in two new lithium AA batteries, making sure they match the + and - signs inside. Put the cover back and tighten the screws.
Page 40 Battery Replacement, Continued Snap the battery cover back into place securely.
Page 41: Specifications
Speciﬁcations Power Supply: 2-AA Lithium Battery 1.5V (non-rechargeable AA batteries) IP Rating : IP66 Dimensions : 3.54 × 2.95 × 1.06 inches (90 × 75 × 27 millimeters, L×W×D) Standby Current (LCD OFF): Standby Current LCD ON): 15uA Wireless: LoRa 915MHz Battery Life standby: 10 Years Environment :...
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: The FlowSmart Meter is offline Possible Solutions: a) Ensure the FlowSmart Meter is on. Repeat the Power Up section steps, if needed b) Batteries are dead if no LED behaviors when press the SET button. Replace the batteries.
Page 43: Warnings
Warnings Please install, operate and maintain the FlowSmart Meter (and Water Meter) only as outlined in this manual. Improper installation or use may damage the unit and/or void the warranty. Do not install or use the device outside of the temperature and humidity range listed in the environmental speciﬁcations.
Page 44 Warnings, Continued Power the FlowSmart Meter only with new AA alkaline or lithium-ion batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries, do not use other type batteries (e.g. zinc blend). Do not mix old and new batteries. If storing the FlowSmart Meter for extended periods, remove the batteries.
Page 45: Warranty
Warranty 1 Year Limited Mechanical Device Warranty 2 Year Limited Electrical Device Warranty YoSmart warrants to the original user of this product that it will be free from defects in materials and manufacturing workmanship, under normal use, for 1 year from the date of purchase for the Water Meter and for 2 years from the date of purchase for the FlowSmart Meter.
Page 46: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 47 -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. PRODUCT NAME: FLOWSMART METER PARTY: YOSMART, INC. TELEPHONE: 831-292-4831 MODEL NUMBER: YS5007-UC...
Page 48: Contact Us
Support Home Page Finally, if you have any feedback or suggestions for us, please email us at feedback@yosmart.com Thank you for trusting YoLink! YoLink Customer Support 25172 Arctic Ocean Drive, Suite 106 Lake Forest, CA 92630 © 2024 YOSMART INC. CALIFORNIA, USA...

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