HABITECH Flow7 User manual

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Flow7
7” In-Wall PoE Android
Touch Screen
Installation Guide
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Introduction
Flow7 is a High Resolution in-wall Android touch panel designed for use with any control
system that has an Android application. It has an integrated safety power/charging system
which is powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE AF) using a single CAT5/6 cable and a
compatible IEEE 802.3af Class 3 PoE switch or injector.
Flow7 can be easily installed in both new and retrofit situations. The compact charging
system fits in a wall box as small as a 25mm deep UK single, while the adjustable
mounting plate can be adjusted horizontally to avoid obstructions (door frames, switches).
Installation can be either horizontal or vertical in a UK Single or Double or US Double-J wall
box. The mounting plate has screw holes to increase rigidity on uneven walls with smaller
installation boxes.
Preparation
Retrofit: remove existing keypad or touch screen and ensure wall box is clear of debris.
Make sure CAT cable is terminated correctly with an RJ45 plug wired to T-568-B at both
ends and use a suitable CAT tester to test the cable and termination integrity.
New installation: (ideally) install a 35mm deep UK double electrical wall box to allow the
most rigid and easy installation. Make sure the wall box is clear of debris and any
decorative work around the box is set and dry. Run a CAT5e cable from the central
equipment location and terminate both ends of the cable with an RJ45 plug wired to T-
568-B at both ends and use a suitable CAT tester to test the cable and termination
integrity.
Installation of Mounting plate and Power System
1. Remove Flow7 from the packaging and remove the mounting plate retaining set screw
using a suitable AF1.5 driver

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2. Remove the mounting plate and carefully unplug the USB power cable from the power
board.
3. Slightly loosen the front tensioned screws which mount the power board to the
mounting plate, so that the power board position can slide for horizontal adjustment.
4. Connect the RJ45 plug to the power board.
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5. Slide the power module in to place so that it ends up located centrally in the wall box.
Use suitable wall box mounting screws (M3.5 for UK boxes) and screw the mounting
plate to the wall box. Do not overtighten the screws, which will distort the
mounting plate.
If the wall is uneven use additional screws and fixings in the spare holes in the plate to
secure it rigidly to the wall. Note that the front bezel has a 0.5mm gap to the wall to allow
for decorative imperfections.
6. Connect the PoE Switch or injector at the other end of the CAT cable and switch it on.
Indicators on the RJ45 socket and a “5V GOOD” LED will illuminate on the power
module.
7. Switch off the power source. Carefully reconnect the USB Power Cable to the front
bezel assembly and hang the bezel by locating the top of the mounting plate in to the
top slot of the bezel. Ensure the slack from the power cable does not foul any
mounting screws and push the bezel on to the mounting plate. While holding the bezel
flat to the wall tighten the retaining set screw. Do not overtighten!
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First-time Setup
1. Switch on the power source to the PoE Switch or Injector. After a few seconds an
animated charging indicator will appear on the Flow panel and then disappear.
2. Locate a paperclip or SIM removal tool in to the small hole in the top of the bezel (if
installed horizontally) and press gently to power the Flow7.
3. Follow the Google setup process to configure the Android panel for geographical and
(optional) Google account settings.
4. Use the Google Play Store to locate and install the appropriate software for the
Control System(s).
Setting up Power Management
Depending on the Control system you intend to use, It may be necessary to install Power
Management software on Flow7 to keep the panel “awake” for continual operation without
the need to access the hidden power button.
Some manufacturers deploy panel power management within their control applications
(e.g. Dedicated Mode in the settings menu on Control4 MyHome) to keep the panel
“awake”. Refer to manufacturer documentation for more information.
Alternatively the recommended power management application is wakelock. It has been
extensively tested with Flow7 and has the added advantage that several applications can
run simultaneously and switched between while the “wake state” of the panel is
maintained.
Once downloaded from the Play Store the recommended settings for wakelock are:
It is also recommended in the options menu that Autostart on Boot and Notification
are enabled. This will ensure, in the event of a long power outage, that the Flow7 panel
will “Stay awake” after initial power-on.
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