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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Installation and Operating Instructions For the versions: BASIC STANDARD PROFESSIONAL Pool Safety System... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Explanation of Symbols and Safety Notes ..... Explanation of symbols ................Safety notes ................... Overview ................... Notes on the installation and operating instructions ......Operating principle "Active mode" ............Operating principle "passive mode" ............Intended use ..................Package contents ................... 10 Using the System for the First Time ....... - Page 3 Using the System ................. 26 Using active mode ................. 26 Preparations ................... 26 Alarm (active mode) ................26 After use ....................27 Using passive mode ................27 7.5.1 Preparations ................27 7.5.2 Alarm (passive mode) ..............27 Testing active mode ..............
- Page 4 Power failure ..................47 16.4 Monitoring bracelet battery capacity ............47 Disclaimer ..................47 Warranty ................... 48 Disposal ..................... 49 20 Optional Accessories ..............49 Configuration table ..............50 Copyright Deep Blue AG, 2013 Patent pending PCT/EP2009/007105 Germany 10 2008 050 558.7...
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Page 5: Explanation Of Symbols And Safety Notes
Explanation of Symbols and Safety Notes Explanation of symbols Safety notes In the text, safety notes are marked with a warning triangle. Signal words denote the level of danger that would occur if the measures for mini- mising the risk were not followed. Caution means that minor material damage could occur. -
Page 6: Overview
Safety notes y Observe the safety notes contained in these installation and operat- ing instructions. y Risk of drowning! Initiate rescue immediately alarm sounds. y The BlueFox system does not provide complete protection from drowning. Monitoring the swimming pool remains your personal responsibility. - Page 7 BlueFox can be supplied in the following versions: BASIC, STANDARD and PROFES- SIONAL. Information that only applies to the STANDARD and/or PROFESSIONAL version(s) is marked accordingly. BlueFox version Symbol Meaning Information marked applies only to BASIC version. BASIC Information marked applies only to STANDARD version.
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Page 8: Operating Principle "Active Mode
Operating principle "Active mode" Pool monitoring during bathing hours For pool monitoring during bathing hours the active mode must be activated. (For how to activate, see page 18). For each swimming pool user, a monitoring bracelet is pre-programmed with a personal alarm depth and alarm time –... -
Page 9: Operating Principle "Passive Mode
If no button is pressed, all alarms will be cancelled 10 seconds after the monitoring bracelet is taken out of the water. All alarms are cancelled 6 minutes at the latest after the alarm was activated. Operating principle "passive mode" Pool monitoring outside normal bathing hours For monitoring the pool outside normal bathing hours the “passive mode”... -
Page 10: Package Contents
Package contents Alarm box with siren 1 Warning lights Installation com- 2 12 V Connection ponents 3 Pool sensor connection 1 Bracket 4 Spare connection for 2 2 Screws pool sensors 2 Plugs 3 m/10 ft PRO STD 1 Radio alarm dongle Plug-in mains adapter 10 m/33 ft Pool sensor... - Page 11 USB plug-in mains adapter USB cable Magnetic adapter (connects monitoring brace- let / USB cable) Monitoring bracelet (1 pcs.) 1 Red and green LEDs 2 Water contacts (gold-plated) Test unit Fig. 3 Monitoring bracelet accessories For further BlueFox system components, see Optional Accessories, P. 49.
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Page 12: Using The System For The First Time
Using the System for the First Time y Read the installation and operating instructions. y Charge the monitoring bracelet battery, see Charging the monitoring bracelet’s battery, P. 33. y Install the BlueFox Control software, see Installing the BlueFox Control software, P. -
Page 13: Installing The Bluefox System
Installing the BlueFox System y Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally acceptable manner. y Read the Installation and operating instructions. Installing and connecting the alarm box Only an approved specialist may connect the electricity supply, connect the unit to the mains and commission the alarm box. -
Page 14: 4.1.2 Installing The Alarm Box
4.1.2 Installing the alarm box y Hold the bracket to the wall and mark the drilling positions. Tab facing up 2 2x Danger! Electric shock risk! Connect the drill to a residual current circuit breaker. y Drill the holes for the plugs (drill diameter 6 mm) and insert the plugs 1. y Fix the bracket to the wall 2 (tab facing up). -
Page 15: Determining The Installation Position For The Pool Sensor
Danger! Electric shock risk! Do not use extension cables between the plug-in mains adapter and the mains socket. y Insert the plug-in mains adapter into a mains socket (with earth terminal) located away from the wet area. Use a residual current circuit breaker. (See above, Re- quirements for the plug-in mains adapter, P. -
Page 16: Fitting The Pool Sensor
Fitting the pool sensor The pool sensor must be fitted to the pool wall 25 cm /0.8 ft beneath the water surface ( 2 pool sensors). It is not necessary to reduce the water Water surface depth in order to fit the sensor. The supplied adhesive can be used under- Swimming pool water. - Page 17 y Loosen the screws 4. y Remove the mounting ring 5. Fig. 8 Removing the mounting ring y Read the instructions for use and the safety datasheet for the adhesive. y Apply a thin layer of the supplied adhesive to the hollow on the rear of the mounting ring (surface A).
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Page 18: Alarm Box Operation
Alarm box operation Optical data entry confirmation Active mode (bathing hours) Monitoring using only monitoring bracelets 7 8 9 C Deletes the last figure entered System settings 5 6 0 1 2 3 Passive mode Confirm entry (outside bathing hours) Fig. -
Page 19: Activating The "Passive Mode
Procedure: Press the button. If PIN protected: Enter the 4-figure PIN and then press OK (see page 25). Following successful activation the LED alongside the button will illuminate permanently. The radio alarm dongle flashes green, see page 30 STD PRO Activating the "Passive mode"... -
Page 20: System Settings
System settings Warning! When the “System settings” operating mode is activated, the BlueFox system does not monitor the pool and cannot trigger an alarm. Only activate the “System settings” operating mode when the pool is being monitored by another person. Proceed as follows to carry out system tests or to change system settings: Activate system settings Press the... - Page 21 System tests Procedure / notes Enter "0001" and press OK. PRO STD Sending a test alarm The alarm box sends a test alarm to the radio alarm to the radio alarm dongle. dongle The following alarms are triggered on the radio alarm dongle: The radio alarm dongle flashes white and the buzzer sounds, see page 30.
- Page 22 System settings Procedure / notes Cancelling the siren Warning! Risk of drowning because the acoustic alarm is inoperable. Only deactivate the siren when the pool is being monitored by another person. Enter "1001" and press OK. When the siren is deactivated it will not sound if there is an alarm! Radio alarm dongle: Buzzer is not deacti- STD PRO...
- Page 23 System settings Procedure / notes Alarm sensitivity Enter "1004" and press OK. of the pool sensors The 4 yellow LEDs above the keypad indicate the current (passive mode) sensitivity by flashing: 1 LED flashing: Low sensitivity 4 LEDs flashing: Very high sensitivity This example shows a To change the sensitivity, enter a number between 1 and sensitivity level of 2...
- Page 24 System settings Procedure / notes Resetting the alarm All of the BlueFox system settings will be reset to their box to the factory factory defaults. defaults Factory defaults 0000 (change of operating mode possible without a PIN) Sensitivity of the pool 2 (medium sensitivity) sensors Time delay for auto-...
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Page 25: Entering The Pin
Entering the PIN A PIN (Personal Identification Number) can be set to prevent operating modes from unintentional change. See Changing the PIN, page 23. Select the desired operating mode by pressing the corresponding button. If a PIN has been set to prevent operating modes from being unintentionally changed, the LED to the left of the depressed button will start to flash and the 4 yellow LEDs above the keypad will prompt... -
Page 26: Using The System
Using the System This section describes the optimum use of the system in day-to-day operations. Activate the “Active mode”or “Passive mode”. See 7.1 Using active mode, page 26 and 5.3 Activating the "Passive mode", page 19 Putting the radio alarm dongle into operation, see page 30. STD PRO Using active mode (with monitoring bracelet) -
Page 27: After Use
Resetting the monitoring bracelet y Once the rescue is completed: Reset the monitoring bracelet’s alarm using the BlueFox Control software (see Calling the status / Clearing the alarm / Resetting, P. 36) y Charge the monitoring bracelet’s battery (see page 33). After use y Dry the monitoring bracelet using a cloth. -
Page 28: Testing Active Mode
Warning! Risk of drowning because the BlueFox system is not monitoring the pool. In the case of an alarm and/or if the passive mode LED is flashing, Blue- Fox is not monitoring the pool. The pool must be monitored by a person. The alarm can be deactivated by pressing any button on the alarm box. -
Page 29: Testing Passive Mode
Testing passive mode Warning! Risk of drowning because the BlueFox system is not monitoring the pool. If the passive mode LED is flashing BlueFox is not monitoring the pool. The pool must be monitored by a person. Caution! Risk of hearing damage caused by the sound pressure level from the siren! Wear hearing protection;... -
Page 30: Pro Std Radio Alarm Dongle
Radio alarm dongle PRO STD The alarm box sends messages (e.g. radio alarms) to the radio alarm dongles. Once a message is received each radio alarm dongle forwards the received message (routing). Using multiple radio alarm dongles means that the alarm will be broadcast throughout the whole building. -
Page 31: Pairing The Radio Alarm Dongle With The Alarm Box
Received Reaction of the Meaning / message Radio alarm dongle instructions for action Test alarm White LEDs are flashing See System settings, P. 20 and the buzzer sounds System error Buzzer sounds every 5 Check the system (e.g. defective seconds pool sensor) 10.3 Pairing the radio alarm dongle with the alarm box... -
Page 32: Monitoring Bracelet
Monitoring bracelet Monitoring bracelet 1 Red LED 2 Green LED 3 Water contacts (gold-plated) Rear 5 Connection for magnetic adapter (charging and communication with a PC) Serial number Fig. 11 Monitoring bracelet 11.1 Preparation y Lightly shaking the monitoring bracelet will cause it to enter standby mode. y When the green LED is flashing the monitoring bracelet is ready for use. -
Page 33: Charging The Monitoring Bracelet's Battery
11.2 Charging the monitoring bracelet’s battery y Charge the battery before first use. y Charge the battery if the red LED on the monitoring bracelet flashes at one- second intervals (when the unit is out of the water). Note: If the red LED on the monitoring bracelet begins to flash, the monitoring bracelet can still be used until the end of the day. -
Page 34: Programming The Alarm Depth And Time
11.3 Programming the alarm depth and time The alarm depth and alarm time are programmed using the BlueFox control soft- ware. Installation of the software is described in the section Installing the BlueFox Control software, P. 37. Caution! Humidity may damage USB plug-in mains adapter, USB cable and mag- netic adapter. - Page 35 Select the alarm depth and associated alarm time 1: Select a pre-set value 2 or use the slider 3 to enter the pre-defined alarm depth and alarm time. y Click Save New Settings 4 to transfer the settings to the monitoring bracelet. y Click Verify Settings 5 to read and verify the settings saved to the monitoring bracelet.
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Page 36: Calling The Status / Clearing The Alarm / Resetting
11.4 Calling the status / Clearing the alarm / Resetting y Click Call Status to retrieve the battery and alarm status 6. y Clear Alarm 7. y Click Reset 8, if the monitoring bracelet is not recognised or if an error mes- sage appears after the monitoring bracelet is connected. -
Page 37: Bluefox Control Software
BlueFox Control Software 12.1 Hardware requirements For the installation and problem-free use of the BlueFox control software a Win- dows compatible PC with the following specifications is required: CPU at least 1 GHz (1.5 GHz recommended) RAM: min. 512 MB Display: at least XGA (1024x768) Hard disk: at least 50 MB free capacity USB interface... - Page 38 y Click BlueFox. y Click Save, select the destination folder, then Save. The download will start. y Open folder. y Double-click on the Zip file. y Double-click on the Exe file. y Check the destination folder and if desired, change the destination by clicking Browse.
- Page 39 Installation of the BlueFox control software is interrupted. The BlueFox control software requires the Micro- soft .NET Framework 3.5 program. y Click Yes to download and install the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 program. This process can take several minutes y Accept the software license. y Click Install.
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Page 40: Using The Bluefox Control Software
12.4 Using the BlueFox control software See Programming the alarm depth and time, P. 34 and Calling the status / Clearing the alarm / Resetting, P. 36. 12.5 Uninstalling the BlueFox control software Path to the deinstallation program: Window Start menu > Programs > BlueFox_XX > BlueFox_XX_uninstall 12.6 Updates See www.bluefox-poolsafety.com... -
Page 41: Meaning Of The Monitoring Bracelet Led Displays
Meaning of the monitoring bracelet LED displays 13.1 The monitoring bracelet in use Red LED Green LED Red flashes 1x /sec.: Green flashes every 5 sec.: Low battery. Monitoring bracelet is y Charge the battery ready for use (in the water the LED double-flashes). -
Page 42: Maintenance / Service
Maintenance / Service y Dry the monitoring bracelet with a cloth after use. y Charge the battery if the red LED on the monitoring bracelet flashes at one-sec- ond intervals (when the unit is out of the water). See Charging the monitoring bracelet’s battery, P. - Page 43 Problem Possible cause Solution During operation the Power failure Have the mains con- alarm box transmits a nection checked by an short tone sequence. approved electrician. See Safety notes, P. 6. An alarm activates for 2 UInterruption of the pool The pool must be moni- seconds during operation sensor connection...
- Page 44 Problem Possible cause Solution Monitoring bracelet: Defective battery Contact a BlueFox dealer. Permanent red The radio alarm dongle Connect the radio alarm STD PRO The radio alarm dongle is is not connected to the dongle to the USB power not flashing. power supply.
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Page 45: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 16.1 General Maximum number of monitoring bracelets: unlimited Alarm box AC 100-240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption in standby: 0.2 W Power consumption in operation: approx. 1.3 W Siren: Sound power level approx. 100 dB(A) IP65 Range of the transmitter: Approx. 270 m (line of sight) Monitoring bracelet Ultrasonic transmitter Rechargeable battery (see Charging the monitoring bracelet’s battery, P. - Page 46 Operating Transport and storage conditions conditions Plug-in mains adapter / USB plug-in mains adapter / USB cable / Magnetic adapter Rel. humidity max.: 95% non-condensing 10-95% non-condensing Temperature: 10 to 45 ºC 5 to 45 ºC 50°F to 113 °F 41°F to 113 °F Radio alarm dongle PRO STD...
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Page 47: Power Failure
BlueFox monitoring bracelet and pool sensors in particular where the damages are attributable to inexact compliance with the installation and operating instruc- tions and further stipulations of Deep Blue AG, or if the damages result directly or indirectly from the consequences of non-compliance with fundamental safety... -
Page 48: Warranty
Warranty Deep Blue AG provides a product warranty in accordance with the laws of your country, but for a period of at least two years commencing with the date of sale of the BlueFox safety system to the end customer. -
Page 49: Disposal
Disposal Protect the environment! Packaging and old equipment contain recoverable materi- als that should be recycled. The BlueFox system or components thereof must not be disposed of along with normal domestic waste! Take old equipment to a collection point (EU Directive 2002/96/EC). -
Page 50: Configuration Table
Configuration table Name Colour Alarm depth Alarm time monitoring bracelet (seconds) - Page 51 Name Colour Alarm depth Alarm time monitoring bracelet (seconds)
- Page 52 Deep Blue AG Engenbühl 130 CH-5705 Hallwil Switzerland Tel: +41 (0) 62 767 77 99 www.bluefox-poolsafety.com info@deepblue.ch...