Blue connect User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
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Thanks for choosing Blue Connect.
For more information consult the online user manual and view our
videos on our website www.blueconnect.io (help).
Introduction
A. Overview
Blue Connect continuously measures the key parameters of your
swimming pool (temperature, pH, ORP/Redox, conductivity). It also
informs you of the external temperature and weather based on your
geolocation. The results of this analysis are then communicated to you
via notications on the ”Blue Connect“ app (available on smartphone
and tablet, compatible with Android™ and iOS). If the device detects
that one of the parameters is incorrect, an alert informs you of this
status and provides you with the instructions to follow to regulate and
stabilize this parameter in order to maintain a healthy and balanced
water.
Blue Connect measures the following:
» Water temperature (°C, °F): An elevated temperature reduces
the efficiency of the disinfectant product and promotes the
development of microorganisms.
» pH (hydrogen potential): this value measures the acidic or basic
character of a medium. pH contributes to the effectiveness of the
disinfectant.
» ORP/REDOX (measurement of active chlorine in mV): The ORP
measure is reflected in milli-volts (mV). The measurement taken by
the ORP probe of your Blue is a voltage in milli-volts (mV), which
represents the more or less oxidizing nature of your pool’s water.
» Conductivity1 (μS): Measurement of the concentration of inorganic
salts in the water by the ability of the latter to conduct electricity.
1For salt pools, salinity (more precisely the total salt content) is measured on
the conductivity basis. The salinity measured by the Blue is expressed in grams
per liter (g/L) of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). This is an estimate of the [...]

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B. Precautions for use
» Do not use Blue Connect for anything other than water analysis.
» Blue Connect is not a toy. Avoid shocks as they may damage it.
» Keep Blue Connect out of reach of children when handling it
(e.g. calibration and standby) due to the use of chemicals. Store
calibration products out of reach of children.
» Do not open the top part of the device (except when replacing
the battery). Follow carefully the battery replacement instructions.
Damage caused by liquids is not covered by the warranty.
» Do not open the bottom part of the device containing the probe
(except when replacing the probe). Follow carefully the probe
replacement instructions. Damage caused by liquids is not
covered by the warranty.
» Make sure not to leave the probe out of the water without the
storage cap filled with KCl (saturated potassium chloride), pH4 or,
as a last resort, running water with a good amount of cooking salt.
» Do not use demineralized water in the storage cap.
» Make sure the top part of the unit is out of the water to allow the
communication system to work.
» Do not leave Blue Connect in water with a temperature below 5°C
or above 50°C.
» Keep the Blue Connect serial number and key2.
» Store Blue Connect sheltered from frost.
1[...] total amount of dissolved species in the pool, based on the assumption that
the main species is sodium chloride (NaCl or cooking salt). Sodium chloride
increases the conductivity of your pool water depending on its concentration.
An estimate of the sodium chloride level based on the conductivity will deviate
even more if other unknown salts are present in your pool. This deviation can
be checked using colorimetric detection strips specic for sodium chloride.
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Content of the box
Blue Connect analyser: Delivered secured on
the storage cap to protect the probe during
transportation. The probe is immersed in KCI
(saturated potassium chloride), which assures its
protection.
The storage cap: Used to transport the probe
out of the water or to keep the sensors
immersed during an extended storage (in winter
for example).
The usage cap: Must always be mounted on the
device before placing it in water. It protects the
sensors from any damage.
Cord: Allows to x the device to a point of
attachment.
Quick start guide: Helps you with the device
start-up.

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App installation
Activate the Internet (Wi-Fi or 4G) and Bluetooth® on your
smartphone or tablet.
Note: Stay close to your device throughout the whole Blue
Connect activation process.
Download the free “Blue Connect” app on App Store® and
Google Play™.
Authorize notications to benet from the alerts.
Login to “Blue Connect”:
» via Facebook®.
» via Twitter®.
» via your email address.
Create your swimming-pool: enter your swimming pool’s
characteristics.
Note: You can view or modify the characteristics of your
swimming pool at any time in “Settings” » “My Pool”.
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Note: To add a second swimming pool in the app, press the name of
the active swimming pool and select “+”.
The application is divided in four main sections3:
Dashboard: Informs you of Blue Connect’s status, the
water temperature, the local weather and the quality of
your pool water.
Table of values: Informs you precisely of the values
measured by Blue Connect, trends and ideal values.
Maintenance guide: Advises you on the operations to
perform to maintain the quality of the water in your pool.
Settings: Allows you to congure the settings for your
pool and Blue devices, as well as have access to help and
technical support.
Blue Connect installation
A. How to start up Blue Connect?
In the app, in “Settings” » “My Blue Connect”, press “Add a
Blue Connect” and insert the code (key) and the three last
digits of the serial number (SN), which can both be found
on the back of the start guide or on the storage cap of the
device.
3The app is subject to continual improvements and changes.
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To start the device, you must activate it. The top of the device
has a wave shape. Place the trough of the wave towards
yourself and shake it sharply. You will hear two beeps,
meaning that the initial activation was successful.
Press “ok” to nalize the activation process. The device
is now linked to your account and permanently linked to
Sigfox®4network.
4Sigfox® is a telecommunications network specialised in the Internet of Things.
It is a cellular network that does not interfere with domestic Wi-Fi. You can
check if your swimming pool is covered by the Sigfox® network by visiting
www.sigfox.com/coverage. Blue Connect uses Sigfox® to transfer data to
your smartphone.
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Place Blue Connect upright on the storage cap and
unscrew it.
Empty the storage cap, rinse in clear water and store it.
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Rinse the probe in clear water and place the usage cap on
the external part of the device to protect the probes.
Place Blue Connect in the swimming pool:
» In the pool: Leave it oating in the pool. If needed, you
can secure it by xing it to a point of attachment with the
cord and the rubber ring.
» In the technical room with Blue Fit505(Cfr p.10).
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5Blue Fit50 is a Blue Connect accessory. It is available in the Blue Connect
Plus pack, or sold separately.

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Note: Make sure the device is in vertical position and the top
part out of the water to allow a correct communication.
B. Notes
» Do not leave the sensor exposed to air.
» The Sigfox® network connects automatically and sends
measurements at regular intervals.
» The sensor may take a few hours to stabilise its parameters after its
first immersion in the swimming pool.
» In case of non-existent Sigfox® coverage, there are two options:
» Blue Connect operates in Bluetooth®. In such case, you must
take daily Bluetooth® measurement(s) for the device to perform
its analyser work.
» Blue Extender6allows Blue Connect to connect to your Wi-Fi
network. For further information, visit our website or contact
your reseller.
Feel free to watch our Blue Connect start-up video available on
www.blueconnect.io (help).
6Sold separately.

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Introduction
A. Overview
The Blue Fit50 is a hose clamp compatible with Blue Connect. It
allows to install Blue Connect in the technical room.
Note: Blue Fit50 is a Blue Connect accessory. It is available in the
Blue Connect Plus pack, or sold separately.
B. The box includes
50mm (EU) or 60mm (US / AU) hose clamp.
The seal (already placed inside the hose clamp).
One cap.
2 bolts.

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C. Precautions for use
» Do not leave the Blue Connect on the Blue Fit50 when there is no
water in the pipes.
» If handling on the hydraulic circuit (risk of water hammer), it is
advisable to remove the Blue Connect in order not to damage the
product.
» Make sure to create a sufficient flow in your installation so that the
Blue Connect can take measures.
» Always place the Blue Connect vertically with the probe
downwards.
» Blue Fit50 cannot be attached to flexible hoses
» Blue Fit50 withstands a maximum pressure of 3 bar
» Blue Fit50 is used on a 50mm pipe in Europe and a 60mm pipe
for the USA and Australia.
Blue Fit50 installation
Note: Feel free to ask your pool specialist for advice in case of any
doubt.
A. Find the correct location
Make sure to always place the Blue Fit50 after the lter (to avoid
damaging the probes) and before your product injection system
or electrolysis (to avoid altering the measures taken by the Blue
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B. Set up
Turn off the ltration system.
With a 40mm diameter hole saw, drill a hole in the upper
part of the pipe.
Note: The Blue Connect must be in vertical position, with
the probe downwards.
Place both parts of the hose clamp on each side of the pipe
so that the holes coincide, and screw the hose clamp.
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Screw the Blue Connect.
Turn on the ltration system.
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Slightly and slowly unscrew the Blue Connect (maximum ½
turn) to remove any air. As soon as the water comes out, it
means that there is no air left in the pipes, and you can then
tightly screw Blue Connect again.
In the app, in “Settings“ » ”My Blue Connect” » ”Location”,
activate the Blue Fit50 option.
For further information, please check our website www.blueconnect.io
(assistance).
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General information
Warranties
» Product + probes warranty: 24 months.
» Battery warranty: 12 months.
Riiot Labs does not offer any warranty against the deterioration of
the material following a manipulation of this latter, in particular the
replacement of probe and battery, nor against the damages following
the drying of the probes, nor against the wear and normal aging
of the product, nor against the damages caused by an accident
or a misuse. Riiot Labs does not offer any warranty in case of
nonobservance of the precautions for use.
How to recycle this product
This symbol indicates that this product must be disposed
of in accordance with applicable legal requirements and
separated from domestic waste. At the end of the product’s
life span, please take it to an ofcial collection point.
Sorting and recycling your product help protect the stocks
of raw materials and guarantee that all guidelines relative to
health and environment protection are respected as part of
the recycling.
Registered trademark
Riiot Labs, Blue Connect and Blue Fit50, as well as their respective
logos, may be trademarks or registered trademarks of Riiot Labs S.A.
Fluidra as well as their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Fluidra S.A.
The Bluetooth® brand (and its logo) is a registered trademark and
is the property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and its use by Blue Connect is
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App Store is an Apple, Inc. service brand registered in the United
States and other countries.
iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United
States and other countries, used under license.
Google Play and Android are Google Inc. brands.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this
document are copyrighted and are the property of their respective
owners.
Declaration of conformity
To obtain a copy of the FCC, CE declaration of conformity, visit our
website www.blueconnect.io/legal.
For further information, please check our website www.blueconnect.io
(assistance).

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Merci d’avoir choisi Blue Connect.
Pour plus d’informations, consultez le mode d’emploi en ligne et
visionnez nos vidéos sur www.blueconnect.io (assistance).
Introduction
A. Présentation
Blue Connect mesure en continu les paramètres principaux de votre
piscine (température, pH, ORP/Redox, conductivité). Il vous informe
également de la température extérieure et de la météo sur base de
votre géolocalisation. Les résultats de ces analyses vous sont ensuite
communiqués via des notications sur l’application “Blue Connect”
(disponible sur smartphone et tablette, compatible Android™ et iOS).
Si l’appareil détecte qu’un des paramètres est incorrect, une alerte
vous informe de cet état et vous donne les consignes à suivre pour
réguler et stabiliser ce paramètre an de maintenir une eau saine et
équilibrée.
Blue Connect mesure :
» La température de l’eau (°C,°F) : une température trop
élevée réduit l’efficacité du produit désinfectant et favorise le
développement de micro-organismes.
» Le pH : le pH est l’abréviation de potentiel hydrogène. Cette
grandeur mesure le caractère acide ou basique d’un milieu. Le pH
participe à l’efficacité du désinfectant.
» L’ORP / REDOX (mesure du chlore actif en mV) : la mesure ORP
est représentée en milli-volts (mV). La mesure relevée par la sonde
ORP du Blue est une tension en milli-volts (mV) qui représente le
caractère plus ou moins oxydant de l’eau de votre bassin.
» La conductivité1 (μS) : Mesure de la concentration en sels
inorganiques dans l’eau par l’aptitude de celle-ci à conduire de
l’électricité.
1Pour les piscines au sel, la salinité (plus précisément le taux de sels total) est
mesurée sur base de la conductivité. La mesure de la salinité renseignée par
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B. Précautions d’emploi
» N’utilisez pas Blue Connect pour autre chose que l’analyse d’eau.
» Blue Connect n’est pas un jouet. Evitez de lui faire subir des chocs
au risque de l’endommager.
» Gardez Blue Connect hors de portée des enfants lors de la
manipulation de celui-ci (ex : calibration et mise en veille) pour des
raisons d’utilisation de produits chimiques. Stockez les produits de
calibration hors de portée des enfants.
» N’ouvrez pas la partie supérieure de l’appareil (sauf lors du
remplacement de la batterie). Suivez scrupuleusement les
consignes de changement de batterie. Les dégâts causés par des
liquides ne sont pas couverts par la garantie.
» N’ouvrez pas la partie inférieure de l’appareil qui contient la sonde
(sauf lors du remplacement de la sonde). Suivez scrupuleusement
les consignes de changement de sonde. Les dégâts causés par des
liquides ne sont pas couverts par la garantie.
» Assurez-vous de ne pas laisser la sonde à sec sans le socle de
stockage rempli de KCl (chlorure de potassium saturé), de pH4 ou,
en dernier recours, d’eau courante avec une bonne dose de sel de
cuisine.
» N’utilisez pas d’eau déminéralisée dans le socle de stockage.
» Assurez-vous que la partie supérieure de l’appareil soit hors
de l’eau pour permettre le fonctionnement du système de
communication.
» Ne laissez pas Blue Connect dans une eau à moins de 5°C ou à
plus de 50°C.
1[...] Solids »). Il s’agit d’une estimation de la quantité totale d’espèces dissoutes
dans la piscine, basée sur l’hypothèse que l’espèce principale est le chlorure
de sodium (NaCl ou sel de cuisine). Le chlorure de sodium augmente la
conductivité de l’eau de votre piscine en fonction de sa concentration. Une
estimation du taux de chlorure de sodium basée sur la conductivité déviera
d’autant plus si d’autres sels inconnus sont présents dans votre bassin.
Cette déviation peut être vériée en utilisant des bandelettes de détection
colorimétriques spéciques au chlorure de sodium.