CBi electric Astute User manual

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CBI Astute
Instruction Manual
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Energy monitoring
Automation and IoT
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CBI Home App and more

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Installation
Astute Smart Controller (ASC)
1. This device must be installed by a qualied electrician.
2. Isolate supply before installing the ASC
3. Install the ASC on either mini rail or DIN rail (remove the
escutcheon adaptor for DIN, see Figure 1)
4. Connect the ASC according to Figure 2 or 3. Observe markings
for line and load terminals.
5. Download and install the CBI Home App from either the App Store
or on Google Play
57 mm
Mini Rail
escutcheon
adaptor
45 mm
DIN
Dual
Mount
Figure 1: Escutcheon adaptor removal

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Figure 2: Distribution board wiring
Neutral
Bar
Load
ASC
Neutral
(black wire)
Neutral
Live (red wire)
Figure 3: Stand alone wiring
Load
ASC
Neutral
(black wire)
Neutral
Live (red wire)
LED (BLUE / RED)
POWER BUTTON
REBOOT BUTTON
Reboot Button - If needed, press and hold the reboot button for 1 second to
reboot the ASC.

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Installation
Astute Smart Isolator (ASI)
1. This device must be installed by a qualied electrician.
2. Isolate supply before installing the ASI
3. Install the ASI in the outlet box
4. Connect the ASI according to Figure 4. Observe markings for line
and load terminals.
5. Download and install the CBI Home App from either the App Store
or on Google Play
Figure 4: ASI installation
LED (BLUE / RED)
POWER BUTTON
ISOLATION SWITCH
Isolation Switch - If needed, switch the isolation switch
OFF, wait one second and switch it ON again to reboot
the ASI.

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CBI Astute Smart Controller (ASC) /
Astute Smart Isolator (ASI)
• ONLY compatible with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with internet connection
• Free CBI Home App available to control these devices
• Manual ON / OFF switch (Power Button)
• Multiple ON / OFF programs
Specication
ASC ASI
Voltage 230 V, 50 Hz ~,1 Ph 230 V, 50 Hz ~,1 Ph
Current 30 A resistive,
10 A inductive 30 A resistive
Connecting the CBI ASC / ASI to Wi-Fi
Step 1 - Download the App
Option 1: Search for CBI Home
on the App Store or on Google
Play and install. See App icon
below:
Option 2: Scan the QR code
below and select App Store or
Google Play:
Available on the App Store or on Google Play:
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries and regions. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

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Step 2 - Register a new account
Once installed, open the CBI
Home App, tap “Allow” on the
pop-up message if you would like
to receive notications.
The following screen will appear,
tap on register:
A privacy policy pop-up message will appear, read and tap “Agree” to
proceed:

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Register with an email address or mobile number. Once the chosen email
address or mobile number has been entered, tap on “Get Verication
Code”. A six digit verication code will be sent to the email address or
mobile number provided.

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Enter the 6 digit verication code to register a user prole.

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Once the verication code has been entered, create a personalised
password and tap “done”.
The password must contain 6 to 20 letters and numbers. Allow the
App to use your location (tap allow).

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Step 3 - Pair device to App
Tap “add device” to add the
device to your App (smartphone /
tablet should be connected to the
same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection).
For adding additional devices tap
“+” in the right-hand corner.
Step 4 - Select ASC (Wi-Fi) or
ASI (Wi-Fi)

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Step 5 - Initiate pairing mode
Push and hold the Power Button on the CBI Astute Smart device for
5 seconds and release. Observe the LED indicator light ashing blue
rapidly. If yes, pairing mode is active, tap “conrm indicator rapidly
blink” on screen.

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Step 6 - Enter the Wi-Fi pass-
word and conrm
Step 7 - Download status will be
displayed on the screen
Wi-Fi Network
If connection attempt fails:
1. Repeat step 5.
2. If the problem persists, repeat step 3 to 7 or contact CBI on the
support email: [email protected].
Note: If the indicator light stops ashing while in
pairing mode the device has been found and is busy
connecting.

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Step 8 - Rename the device
Tap on the edit button and change the device name if required.
Press save.

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Step 9 - Setup complete
The device can now be controlled
via the App.
How to delete schedules
Tap and hold to delete;
or swipe to the left to delete
(dependant on mobile platform)
Programming instructions available online: www.cbi-lowvoltage.com/ASC /
www.cbi-lowvoltage.com/ASI; or scan one of the QR codes:
ASC: ASI:
Alternatively subscribe to CBI’s YouTube channel
for instruction videos: CBI-electric: low voltage.
or

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ASC / ASI Device Operation
Reboot Button (ASC) - Refer to page 3
Isolation Switch (ASI) - Refer to page 4
Power Button
Power Button
Press Power Button and release after LED Status
Manual Control 1 second RED FLASH
Wi-Fi Pairing 5 seconds BLUE FLASH
LED Status Information
LED Status Indication
Power Wi-Fi Pair Mode Output LED Status Comment
RED BLUE
OFF ***OFF OFF Power OFF
ON *UNPAIRED OFF ON OFF Not paired and / or
no Wi-Fi
ON *ACTIVE OFF OFF ON
FLASHING
Pairing Mode
active
ON ON PAIRED OFF OFF ON
Successful
connection to Wi-Fi
and output OFF
ON *PAIRED ON ON
FLASHING ON Manual or App output ON
ON *UNPAIRED ON ON
FLASHING OFF Manual ON only
ON *UNPAIRED ON ON
FLASHING
ON
FLASHING
Not paired and /
or no Wi-Fi and
output ON
Power Failure
The unit will not operate during a power failure. The functions of the ASC /
ASI will be re-established when power and a Wi-Fi and internet connection
is restored.
Troubleshooting
1. Cannot download the App
A: Go back to step 1 and download the App by scanning the QR code.
2. Cannot discover the device on the App
A: Ensure that the Wi-Fi router is 2.4 GHz and
connected to the internet; and that the smartphone and
ASC / ASI device connects to the same Wi-Fi.

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