Kathrein FWM 100 User manual

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User Manual
FWM 100 2220000013
Water Sensor

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH water sensor. Please
take the time to read the following safety and installation information carefully and
attentively before using the water sensor. It is imperative to comply with these
instructions in order to ensure the safe operation of the device. If you have any further
questions, please contact your local retailer or KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH
directly. Your water sensor FWM 100 was developed and built with state-of-the-art
technology and complies with European and German standards.
Please keep this manual safe to be able to answer possible questions in the future.
The manual is an integral part of the product even in case it is resold to a third party.
Disclaimer
All technical details and descriptions in this manual were compiled with the greatest
care. However, KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH cannot entirely exclude mistakes in
this manual. Therefore, we do not assume any legal responsibility or liability resulting
from wrong information in this manual. Descriptions, technical illustrations and
technical data are subject to change without notice according to technical progress.
In addition, KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH reserves the right to change the product
and the manual without prior notice. We do not assume any guarantee with regard to
the content of this document. We appreciate any comments on mistakes or
inaccuracies which may help us to improve this product and this manual.
This symbol is intended to attract the user’s attention to the potential
risk of dangerous unprotected voltage inside the housing. This may
lead to electric shock.
This symbol is intended to attract the user‘s attention to user and
maintenance instructions in the manual and documents enclosed
with the product.

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WARNING:
TO MINIMISE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, YOU MUST NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO WET AND MOIST CONDITIONS AT ANY TIME.
All KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH products are lead-free and meet
the requirements stated under the European Directive on the
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This guarantees that
the entire production process and the product itself are free of lead
and of all listed hazardous substances.
This product was tested and complies with the regularities for a class
of
digital devices stated under FCC part 15. These limits were
specified to provide reasonable protection against harmful exposure
when operating the device in a commerci
al environment. This
product generates, uses and
may emit radio energy. It may in
addition interfere with other radio
communication systems if not
installed or used according to this manual.
Using the device in
residential areas may cause disturbances to be possibly remedied at
the user’s expense.
Hereby KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH declares that the water
sensor FWM 100 (order number 2220000013, EAN 4021121548901) is
in conformity with the relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EG.
Conformity:
The declaration of conformity is available at http://www.kathrein-ds.com in
the download section of the respective product. Alternatively, you can
request the declaration of conformity directly from us:
KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH
Anton-Kathrein-Str. 1–3
83022 Rosenheim, Germany

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Important Safety Information
WARNING
The warranty claim will expire in case of damages resulting from the
non-observance of this manual.
We do not assume any liability for consequential damages.
We do not assume any liability for damages to persons and/or
material whatsoever, which result from improper handling or
noncompliance with the safety instructions. The warranty claim
will expire in such cases!
The water sensor FWM 100 is equipped with a high-quality housing. However, please
observe the following safety instructions:
•Operate the water sensor only with the provided batteries.
•Handle the water sensor with care, heavy vibration or bumps may damage
the device.
•Do not expose the water sensor to direct sunlight or strong heat, e.g.
heaters.
•Do not install the water sensor close to strong electric power lines or
magnetic fields, as this may impair the transmission quality significantly.
•Do not install the water sensor directly on iron or aluminium surfaces, as
this may impair the wireless transmission significantly. Use a non-
conducting material to insulate the device from the installation surface.
•Do not install the water sensor in moist, very cold or very hot environments.
Please observe the maximum humidity and temperature.
•Persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities and/or lacking experience and/or knowledge must not use this
product.
•Keep children away from the product and other connected electrical
appliances at all times. The water sensor includes small parts they can
swallow. Lay cables expertly so that they are neither bent nor otherwise
damaged. Install the water sensor out of children’s reach. Do not leave
packaging materials unattended, as they may be dangerous for playing
children.
•Use a damp cloth to clean the water sensor’s surface, then dry it. Cleaning
agents will damage the surface.

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Malfunctions and Defects
If you notice any kind of defect, remove the batteries from the water sensor FWM 100
and contact your retailer or KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH directly. Any further
usage of the system may lead to fire or electric shock!
Intended Use
The KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH water sensor FWM 100 is intended to protect
against water damage. Install the water sensor indoors only. Any other use than that
described in this manual is not permitted and will void any warranty or guarantee as
well as liability claims. The same applies if the device is modified or retrofitted.
Disposal
Do not dispose of the device with domestic waste!
This product complies with the EU Directive on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE) and therefore must not be disposed of
with domestic waste. Dispose of the device via your local collection
point for waste electronic equipment!
This product contains software programs subject to the GPL free software license.
This product contains software that was developed by third parties and/or software
subject to the GNU General Public License (GPL) and/or the GNU Lesser General
Public License (LGPL). We will send you the source code of these programs on request.
The GPL and/or LGPL code used and offered in this product is EXCLUSIVE OF ANY
GUARANTEE WHATSOEVER and is subject to the copyright of one or several authors.
For further details, please refer to the GPL and/or LGPL code of this product and to
the terms of use of GPL and LGPL.
You can read the complete license text at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
For an unofficial German translation, please go to
http://www.gnu.de/documents/gpl.de.html.

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Water Sensor FWM 100
Product description:
The water sensor alerts you of water leaks and floods so that countermeasures can
be taken as soon as possible. If the probe detects water for more than ten seconds,
the water sensor sends an alarm signal to the alarm panel and both emit acoustic
alarms.
Sensor data:
Dimensions (without mount): 9.5 x 3 x 8.3 cm
(3.74 x 1.18 x 3.26 in)
Cable length: 29.5 cm (11.61 in)
Weight: 113 g (0.24 lbs)
Operating temperatures: -10 °C to +45 °C
(14 °F to 113 °F)
Humidity: Maximum 95%
Detection method: Wheatstone bridge
1. Red LED (internal – shines through the housing)
•Flashes twice: water detector was successfully
added
•Flashes every twenty minutes: water detector
has lost the connection
•Flashes permanently: water detector is in
standby mode
2. Learn/Test button
•Pressing the test button once sends a
supervisor signal to the alarm panel.
•Pressing the test button for more than ten
seconds resets the water detector and deletes it
from the sensor list.
•Pressing the test button while the water detector emits an alarm sets the
water detector to standby mode.
3. External water probe
4. External water probe port
5. Battery compartment
•The water sensor requires a CR123A 3 V lithium battery. The average battery
life is 2.6 years, if one alarm per month is triggered.
•The water detector sends a status regularly to the alarm panel. The alarm
panel is informed immediately when the battery runs low.
6. Attachment notches for wall mounting
7. Water sensor on housing bottom

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Connecting the water sensor FWM 100 and putting it into operation
1. Remove the screw from the housing bottom.
2. Insert the supplied battery.
3. You can add the water sensor for XT2 Plus to the alarm panel only within the
first three minutes after having connected it to its power supply!
4. Open the menu “Sensors” “Add,” and press “Start” in the web interface of
the alarm panel.
5. Keep the Learn button (2) pressed for approx. ten seconds; the water sensor
will beep briefly at the beginning and longer after approx. ten seconds.
Release the Learn button. The water sensor transmits the connection request
and the LED (1) flashes twice.
6. The configuration menu of the alarm panel should indicate the water sensor.
7. Add the water sensor.
8. Configure the water sensor now by clicking “Change” or do it later in the
“Sensor list”.
Range test:
To test the signal strength at the desired installation location, perform a range test.
1. Open the alarm panel menu “Sensors” “Range” and press “Start”.
2. Press the Learn/Test button of the water sensor.
3. The sensor and the signal strength should be indicated. The higher the
indicated number the better the reception (1 – 9).
4. Click “Stop” to end the test.
Installation:
You can install the water sensor either on the wall or on the floor.
Wall mounting:
1. Remove the screw from the housing bottom.
2. Use a slim screwdriver to loosen the screws of the external water probe port
counterclockwise.
3. Plug one side of the external water probe into the water probe port and fix it
by tightening the screws clockwise.

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4. Break open the recesses intended for wall mounting.
5. Use the provided screws to screw the water sensor tightly to the wall.
6. Close the housing again.
7. To prevent that the cable to hanging loosely from the wall, use the plastic
clips to attach it. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape and place the cable
of the water sensor into the clip.
Floor mounting:
•If the three sensors at the bottom of the water sensor’s housing detect
water, it triggers an alarm as well.
•For this purpose, place the water sensor with the golden sensors facing
downwards on the floor.
•Since the water sensor is not entirely watertight, you should react
promptly in case of an alarm. Otherwise, the device will possibly be
destroyed/damaged by the rising water.
Notes:
•In case of longer contact with water, the water sensor sends an alarm
signal to the alarm panel every ten minutes. If the water level drops again,
the water sensor returns to normal operation.
•You can extend the external water probe e.g. by means of a luster terminal
and another cable.
•The water sensor is not compatible with the wireless repeater and cannot
be saved in the backup file.
www.kathrein-ds.com | [e-mail] 9360000386/b/STM/0321/GB | Subject to change.
KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH | Anton-Kathrein-Str. 1–3 | 83022 Rosenheim | Germany | Phone [phone]