ionit VisiTank ION-9100 User manual

IONIT Networks LLC •5600 Post Rd, Suite 114, Unit 225 •East Greenwich, RI 02818 •[phone] •www.ionitnetworks.com
Installation Instructions for
ION-9100 Remote Tank Level Display
Version 1.1 – 03/21/2016
Prior to beginning installation, please scan the QR code to the left, or download and print the
most current instructions from our site here: http://www.ionitnetworks.com/pdf/ion-9100-
install-guide.pdf.
Please read through the entire set of instructions and verify that you have all of the
items needed for installation.
Items Included with your Remote Display
(1) ION-9100 Remote Tank Level Display Module
(2) ION-9422 Display Module USB Wall-plug Power Adapter
SETTING UP YOUR DISPLAY
To begin using your new Remote Tank Display, you must associate or “pair” your display with your
IONIT fluid level sensor (ION-9071) located on your oil tank. Follow Step 1 below to associate your
display to your oil level sensor. By default, your display is setup for the most common oil tank type
and size, a Granby type 275 gallon standard vertical oil tank. If you have a different type/size tank
please follow Step 2 below. Also, your display is setup by default to operate as a display only.
There are several other operating modes for advanced functionality. Please see Step 3 for
configuring the operating modes of your 9100.
STEP 1: Associate (“pair”) Your 9071 Fluid Level Sensor to Your 9100
Remote Tank Display
1. Plug the 9100 into its wall-plug USB power adapter and into an outlet near your 9071 level sensor
2. The 9100 will power on and every other LED will be flashing RED (meaning, not associated with a 9071)
3. Place the 9071 into fast mode by swiping a magnet over the black dot on the 9071. The 9071 will remain
in fast mode for about 4 minutes.
4. Once the 9071 is in fast mode, after about 10 seconds the 9100 will lock onto
the 9071’s signal be paired with it, then the 9100 will display the fluid level
from the 9071.
5. With the 9071 in fast mode, unplug the 9100 and its power supply and move it
to a convenient location in your home where you want to view your tank level
remotely. Plug in the power supply to a live un-switched electrical outlet, and
then plug the 9100 in to it. The 9100 will display the Received Signal Strength
Indicator (RSSI) and fluid level.
6. While the 9071 remains in fast mode, the 9100 will display the RSSI between the 9071 and 9100 in
ORANGE LED bars with a RED bar at top, then display the tank level in GREEN, alternating until the
9071 exits fast mode.
7. Once the 9071 has exited fast mode, the 9100 will display the tank level. Since the 9071 transmits the
tank level once per hour, the 9100 will display the fluid level in the tank as reported by the 9071 during
its last transmission.
8. On each subsequent hourly 9071 transmission, the 9100 will display the RSSI for about 1 second, and then display the tank level.
STEP2: Select the Your Correct Tank Type and Size
Your 9100 is setup by default for a Granby 275 gallon vertical tank. To select a different tank:
1. Hold the magnet to the upper LEFT side of the 9100 display module lined up with the “i” in IONIT’s logo (shown
by the red arrow), until the display flashes
2. Remove the magnet
3. Swipe magnet at the same spot each time to increment the ORANGE LED bar from the first bar position at the
bottom (position 1) to the top bar (position 10), per the Tank Type/Size table below.
4. Once the correct tank is selected, place and hold the magnet on the left side of the 9100 again until the display
returns to normal. Your selected tank is locked in to your 9100 now.
Note: The unit will revert to normal operation using the previously selected tank size if there is no activity for 10 seconds
ION-9071 Fluid
Level Sensor
(1) Display Module
(2) Display Module
Power Adapter
What You’ll Need to Setup
Your Remote Display

A magnet for activating the sensor

The type and size of your tank (in
gallons)
Full Strength
RSSI
Note: The ION-9100 is designed to work in combination with IONIT’s
ultrasonic remote tank level monitor, sold separately (ION-9071).

IONIT Networks LLC •5600 Post Rd, Suite 114, Unit 225 •East Greenwich, RI 02818 •[phone] •www.ionitnetworks.com
Installation Instructions for
ION-9100 Remote Tank Level Display
Version 1.1 – 03/21/2016
ORANGE LED Bar
at position 1
Granby 275
ORANGE LED
Bar Position
Tank Type/Size
10
84” Horizontal cylinder
9
78” Horizontal cylinder
8
72” Horizontal cylinder
7
54” Horizontal cylinder
6
48” Horizontal cylinder
5
Roth style 1500L (400 gal)
4
Roth style 620L (165 gal) or 1000L (275 gal)
3
Granby style 190 gallon (720L) or Convault style 2000 gallon
2
Granby style 275 gallon horizontal tank
1
(DEFAULT)
Granby style 275 gallon standard vertical tank
Use this setting for 330 gallon vertical tank, dual 275 or dual 330
gallon tanks, 138 gallon and Roth style 400L tanks.
ORANGE LED Bar at
position 4
Roth Style 620L
STEP3: Configure the Remote Display’s MODE of Operation (ADVANCED FEATURE)
If you wish to change the operating mode of your 9100 from the default Display Only Mode, please follow these instructions. Your 9100
Remote Display can operate in 3 distinct operating modes and 1 test mode:
Mode
Mode Description
Display Only Mode
(DEFAULT)
When in this mode, the 9100 will display the last reported tank level and the RSSI between the
9071 and 9100.
Repeater Mode
Displays the RSSI when a transmission is received, then displays its mode until next received transmission.
Acts as a signal Repeater when used in combination with IONIT Networks 9401 Hub for cloud-based
remote monitoring. When in Repeater mode, the 9100 listens for signals transmitted from any IONIT
device (e.g. 9071 fluid level sensor) and repeats the signal. Used when there is low RSSI between 9401
Hub and IONIT devices. Place the 9100 between IONIT devices and IONIT Hubs to have signals span
greater distances.
Display and Repeater Mode
Combines both functionalities as described above. When it repeats a signal, all LEDs
LED Test Mode
Counts in binary from 0-1023 using yellow LEDs. If any segments are green, red or blank, then a failure
exists.
To change the Mode of Operation:
1. Plug the 9100 wall-plug power adapter into a live power outlet
2. With the 9100 display module unplugged from power, hold the magnet against the upper RIGHT side of the 9100
and then plug it into its power adapter
3. Keep holding the magnet in place until the LED display starts flashing
4. Remove magnet
5. Swipe magnet each time to increment through each mode (0 bars to 9 bars)
6. Once the correct mode is selected, hold the magnet against the upper RIGHT side again until the 9100 resets
Note: The unit will revert to normal operation using the previously selected mode if there is no activity for 10 seconds
ORANGE LED Bar
at position 1
Display Only Mode
ORANGE LED
Bar Position
Operating Modes
10
Reset and restore factory configuration
9
Reset and restore factory configuration
8
Reset and restore factory configuration
7
LED Test Mode
6
Not in use – reserved for future feature – chirp transmitter
5
Not in use – reserved for future feature – signal level meter
4
Not in use – reserved for future feature – Drive-by Tank Level™
3
Display and Repeater Mode
2
Repeater Mode
1
(DEFAULT)
Display Only Mode
ORANGE LED Bar at
position 4
Not In Use

IONIT Networks LLC •5600 Post Rd, Suite 114, Unit 225 •East Greenwich, RI 02818 •[phone] •www.ionitnetworks.com
Installation Instructions for
ION-9100 Remote Tank Level Display
Version 1.1 – 03/21/2016
How To Read My Remote Display
Reading Tank Level
Number and Type of LED Segments
Fuel level based on your tank’s capacity in gallons
10 GREEN Solid LEDs
Full Tank - 95% to 100% full
9 GREEN Solid LEDs
85% to 95% full
8 GREEN Solid LEDs
75% to 85% full
7 GREEN Solid LEDs
65% to 75% full
6 GREEN Solid LEDs
55% to 65% full
5 GREEN Solid LEDs
45% to 55% full
4 GREEN Solid LEDs
35% to 45% full
3 GREEN Solid LEDs
25% to 35% full
2 GREEN Solid LEDs
20% to 25% full
2 YELLOW Solid LEDs
TANK LEVEL WARNING – 15% to 20% full
1 YELLOW and 1 RED Solid LED
TANK LEVEL WARNING – 10% to 15% full
1 RED Solid LED
TANK LEVEL WARNING – 5% to 10% full
1 RED Flashing LED
LOW TANK ALERT – less than 5% full
Reading Diagnostics
Type of LED Segments
Fuel level based on your tank’s capacity in gallons
Flashing alternate RED LEDs
9100 Remote Tank Display is not associated (“paired”) with your
9071 fluid level sensor
Flashing GREEN LEDs
9100 is paired to a 9071 fluid level sensor, but the 9071 sensor is in
Hibernate mode
Solid YELLOW LEDs instead of GREEN LEDs for tank level
Replace Battery in your 9071 fluid level sensor. Indicates battery is
below 2.4 Volts. When tank level display is in TANK LEVEL
WARNING range (see above table), this low battery indicator will
not be visible as it will overlap with the TANK LEVEL WARNING
display.
Solid RED LED above Tank Level LEDs
Indicates the 9100 has not received a transmission from its paired
9071 in over 6 hours
Animating YELLOW LEDs with RED LED on top
Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) display (see table below)
Flash All LEDs RED
Indicates 9100 just received a transmission from the paired 9071,
or is repeating a transmission.
Reading Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
Number and Type of LED Segments
Fuel level based on your tank’s capacity in gallons
9 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 95% signal strength
8 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 85% signal strength
7 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 75% signal strength
6 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 65% signal strength
5 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 55% signal strength
4 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 45% signal strength
3 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 35% signal strength
2 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 25% signal strength
1 YELLOW + 1 RED top LED
over 15% signal strength
1 RED LED
LOW SIGNAL – under 15% signal strength
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not change or modify the device. Any modifications will void your authority to operate the equipment.