Level Sense Freezer Sentry User manual

FREEZER SENTRY
User Manual
www.level-sense.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1: ABOUT FREEZER SENTRY
Freezer Sentry is a Wi-Fi based refrigerator/freezer monitor. Freezer sentry
monitors three critical elements of your freezer as alarm inputs:
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Power Loss/Wi-Fi Status
• Optional Sensor Inputs for Leak Sensor & Float Switch
SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS
Level Sense Freezer Sentry Specifications
Accuracy of Temp Sensor
Each of the above-mentioned alarm inputs can be configured individually as alarm
triggers based on their state. There are three alarm outputs of the Freezer Sentry
• SMS (Text Message)
• E-Mail
• Audible Siren
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Accuracy of Humidity Sensor
Temp/Hum Rec. Operating Cond.
Power Supply
Siren
Head Unit Size
Head Unit Max Operating Temp
+/- 0.2C
+/- 2%
-20C to 125C
12VDC
90 dB
87x21x50mm
100F
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SECTION 3: REQUIREMENTS
• 120/240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) Power Outlet
• 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi internet within range of Freezer Sentry
• Wi-Fi enabled device with Web browsing
• Flat head screwdriver #3 or #4 (if optional leak or float sensors are used)
1. Head Unit
2. Temp/Hum Sensor
3. Zip Ties
4. Various Mounting Hardware
5. Instruction Sheet
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SECTION 4: IN THE BOX
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SECTION 5: ACCOUNT CREATION
1. Level Sense Account Creation:
Thank you for your Level Sense Freezer Sentry purchase. The first step in getting
your Freezer Sentry device online is to create your Level Sense Account. This can
be done with either a computer, or a smartphone/tablet.
If you prefer video instructions over written, please scan the QR code.
This video will walk you through sections 5 and 8–11.
a. Smartphone/Tablet
a. On your smartphone proceed to either the iOS
app store, or the Android Play store
b. Type into the search bar “Level Sense”, and
download the application
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c. Next click on the register button and enter in your
personal information into the register page, and
lastly click the create button. Congratulations,
your Level Sense account has been created.
The Username and Password that are used for
your account are the same for both the mobile
application and the website.
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a. Begin by opening an internet browser like Google Chrome or Safari.
b. In the address bar type in: Level-Sense.com
i. Click on the text labeled “Account”

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ii. Next enter in your First name, Last name, email address, and password. Click
the submit button and your Level Sense account has successfully been
created.
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SECTION 6: STATUS LEDS
Device State
No Alarms Pulsing BlueBlue
Red
Blue Blue
Red
Power Cloud Claim Alarm
The status LEDs on the Freezer Sentry provides a visual indication of the state of
the Freezer Sentry. The below table is a system status guide. PLEASE NOTE that if
the four LEDs are flashing in unison, then this is a CLAIM CODE. If you have a claim
code, reference Section 9.
Access Point (Waiting For wireless connection) Pulsing White
Wi-Fi Connection in Progress Pulsing Yellow
Alarms Present
Firmware Upgrade/Server Maintenance Purple
Loss of Internet
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SECTION 7: INSTALLATION
1. Head Unit Installation:
a. The head Unit can be mounted in one of three ways.
i. Magnetically: Magnets are mounted inside of the Freezer Sentry enclosure.
Place the back of the enclosure onto the side of the refrigerator/freezer, and
the head unit will stay in place thanks to the magnets.
ii. Wall Mount: The template shown below can be used to mount the device
directly to a wall via the mounting screws.
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iii. Cable tie Mount: The two sticky pad anchors and zip ties can be used to
mount the head unit.
2. Temperature Sensor Install:
a. If not already done, the temperature sensor can be inserted gently into the Level
Sense (LS) Freezer Sentry head unit as shown below. Follow the labels on the
printed circuit board which will assist with inserting the sensor. There is a Green
LED that will light up on both ends of the temperature sensor when the board is
inserted correctly, and when power is applied.
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b. The Temperature sensor can be installed in the refigerator/freezer one of three
ways.
i. 1. The integrated hook can be used to mount the sensor on a wire rack as
ii. The snap lock adhesive support can be inserted into the hole on the hook
sensor. Remove the covering for the adhesive and firmly push the snap lock
support onto the refrigerator/freezer wall.
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SECTION 8: CONNECT TO WI-FI
The Freezer Sentry device is immediately ready to join your 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi network
after power up. When the Freezer Sentry has not been configured to a Wi-Fi
network the Cloud LED will display as WHITE, and the access point is active (the
unit will broadcast its Level Sense Wireless Network. Refer to section 6).
There are a series of articles on more advanced troubleshooting for WI-FI
connections under the Troubleshoot section which is found on the upper banner of
the website.
iii. To mount with the included screw, insert the
screw into the hole on the hook sensor, and
carefully tighten the screw to the printed
circuit board.
Password Requirements for Your Local 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi Network:
SSID (Local Network Name) and Password are Case Sensitive You must have a
password 8 - 48 Characters in Length. The following Characters are not supported
in Wi-Fi Passwords or network names at the moment: <> \ ^ ' { } “ %
THIS APPLIES TO CONNECTING WITH WPS OR CONNECTING WITH HOTSPOT!
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1. Hotspot Method:
a. To connect your Freezer Sentry to your Wi-Fi network via the hotspot mode, you
will need a Wi-Fi enabled device like a smartphone or laptop. The Cloud LED of
the Freezer Sentry should be white which indicates the device is broadcasting a
Wi-Fi hotspot. Use your Wi-Fi device (phone, tablet, or computer) to connect to
the Level Sense network (the last four digits of the Level Sense network is the
last 4 digits of the device’s MAC address). Your phone may indicate that this
network has no internet connection. This is normal.
b. Once connected to the Level Sense network, a Wi-Fi configuration page will
automatically appear. If this page does not appear automatically, then open a
web browser and enter the device’s IP address into the address bar: 192.168.4.1
c. On the webpage, you will select the bubble of YOUR HOME 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi
network. Next you will enter the PASSWORD of YOUR HOME network. Note that
this field is case sensitive.
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d. Once complete, you can enter your Level Sense account email address into the
email address field (If you do this, the device will automatically link to your
account, and you will NOT be presented with a claim code). Lastly, press the
submit button.
e. The webpage then instructs you to click the RESET button on the Freezer Sentry.
After restarting, the Cloud LED will pulse yellow until it connects to your Wi-Fi.
Upon successful connection the device will either…
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i. Present a claim code (all four LEDS on the device will blink in unison (Proceed
to Section 9)
ii. The Cloud LED will change to pulsing blue, followed by blue on the other 3
LEDs (Proceed to Section 10). This indicates that the device has been
successfully linked to your account, and no claim code is needed.
iii. The Cloud LED changes to red (No local internet connection). This can be
caused by an incorrect password for the Wi-Fi network, or the network is out
of range. If this happens, press the RESET button to try again. If it does not
connect on subsequent attempts, please reference Section 13 for instructions
on how to perform a password reset.
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SECTION 9: CLAIM DEVICE
If you typed in your E-Mail address on the Wi-Fi configuration page (as seen in the
previous Section), then your device will be claimed automatically, and it will be in
your account upon login in the portal (if you do not see the device, refresh your
screen). If you did not enter your E-Mail address on the Wi-Fi configuration page, it
will be necessary to claim the device. Once the Freezer Sentry is connected to your
wireless network, the Freezer Sentry will flash all four LEDs in unison. This is a
claim code. After logging into the portal via the website or the mobile application
click on the “Claim” button. Follow the directions on screen and enter the unique
claim code.
SECTION 10: CONTACT INFORMATION
Once you are logged into your account on the Level Sense website, or in the mobile
application, click on the “Contacts” tab or if you are using the mobile application
click the “Notification” tab. Click on the plus button next to the default contact and
enter your phone number, cell phone service provider, etc. Do not forget to enable
both email and text options. It is a good idea to TEST both the email and text
feature currently as well. Lastly, you must save and submit the contact.
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SECTION 11: NOTIFICATION SETTINGS
This section will guide you on how to enable and disable sensor inputs to suit your
application. On the website, you can edit the notification settings by clicking on the
bell icon, which is underneath the “Alarm Settings” column. If you are on the mobile
application, you will need to click on the device name, and then an action bar will
show up at the bottom of the screen, click on the bell icon.
1. The first input is for the Temperature Sensor. The left side of the screen has the
lower set point, and the right side is the upper set point. Any temperature below
the lower setpoint will put the device into alarm state. Also, a temperature above
the upper setpoint will put the device into alarm state. A reading that is in
between the upper and lower setpoint will not cause an alarm.
a. Delay of Temperature Alarms: This is the time for the delay of a Temperature
alarm. From the time that the temperature reading is out of range, the device
will not go into alarm state until the delay time is met. We recommend using a
delay of 5 minutes for this sensor. If you do not use a delay, then you will get
an alarm immediately if the temperature goes out of range. You may get
temperature alarms when the refrigerator/freezer are opened. This is most
likely not useful for most people.
b. Temperature Offset: The Offset feature is used to calibrate your temperature
sensor. In the first text box enter the number that you want to adjust the
temperature by. For example, if your current temperature reading from the
Freezer Sentry device is 34F, and the actual temperature in the freezer is 32F,
then you will enter 2.00 into the first text box and select the minus sign into
the operation text box to adjust the temperature reading to the correct
temperature value. Please note that it can take up to five minutes for the
offset value to take effect. Refresh your screen and refer to the Offset
Equation above to verify if the offset is applied as intended.
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2. The second input listed is the humidity sensor. The left side of the screen has
the lower set point, and the right side is the upper set point. A humidity reading
below the lower setpoint will put the device into alarm state. A humidity reading
above the upper setpoint will also put the device into alarm state. Note that the
humidity sensor does not have an offset function.
3. The third and fourth inputs on the screen are for a float and leak sensor. Freezer
Sentry does not come with these sensors, but they can be added at any time. A
leak sensor is an especially good idea as you can monitor your refrigerator/
freezer for leaks.
Lastly, you can enable and disable email, text, and the siren feature for any of the
inputs by clicking on the text bubble. Do not forget to click the submit button if you
have made any changes on this screen.
Alarms can be temporarily disabled by pressing the silence button on the Freezer
Sentry. If an alarm cannot be quickly resolved, it will be necessary to disable the
siren checkbox for the given sensor in the portal or application.
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SECTION 12: VIEWING DATA
Once you are logged into your account, click on the view
charts button on the website. If you are using the mobile
application, first click on the device name, and then click the
graph icon under the “Action Items” tab at the bottom of your
screen.
SECTION 13: WI-FI PASSWORD RESET
To clear the Wi-Fi credentials from the Freezer Sentry, complete the following steps:
• Press and hold the SILENCE button until all four LEDs appear as RED.
• Let go of the SILENCE button, and then click the SILENEC button two times, two
LEDS will remain lit.
• Wait until the two remaining red LEDs go out, and then press the RESET button.
The password reset is complete. Proceed to Section 8 for guidance on how to get
your device back online.
• The Cloud LED should be white following the password reset steps.
If you would like to see a vedio tutorial on how to perform the
password reset, scan this code.

SECTION 14: SERVICE DISCLAIMER
Level Sense includes a minimum cloud monitoring service (“Portal”) period of one
year from the date of manufacture. Continued service may be offered monthly or
annually for a fee or gratis. Level Sense reserves the right to alter, amend or change
information, services, and pricing at any time. Level Sense also reserves the right to
modify or discontinue services at any time after the first year.
SECTION 15: WARRANTY
2 year limited warranty
Please read this warranty carefully before using the product.
This limited warranty contains the standard terms and conditions (“toc”) of level
sense. Where permitted by the applicable law, by keeping your level sense product
beyond thirty (30) days after the date of delivery, you fully accept the terms and
conditions set forth in this limited warranty.
In addition, where permitted by the applicable law, your installation and/or use of
the product constitutes full acceptance of the terms and conditions of this limited
warranty (hereinafter referred to as “limited warranty or warranty”). If you do not
agree to the terms and conditions of this warranty, including any limitations of
warranty, indemnification terms or limitation of liability, then you should not use the
product and should return it to the seller for a refund of the purchase price. The law
may vary by jurisdiction as to the applicability of your installation or use actually
constituting acceptance of the terms and conditions herein and as to the
applicability of any limitation of warranty, indemnification terms or limitations of
liability.
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1. Warrantor: in this warranty, warrantor shall mean “dealer, distributor, and/or
manufacturer.”
2. Elements of warranty: this product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations and exclusions set out
below.
3. Warranty and remedy: two-year warranty — in the event that the product does
not conform to this warranty at any time during the time of two year from
original purchase, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you at no
charge.
This warranty shall terminate and be of no further effect at the time the product is:
(1) damaged by external causes such as fire, water, lightning, etc. Or not
maintained as reasonable and necessary; or (2) modified; or (3) improperly
installed; or (4) misused; or (5) repaired or serviced by someone other than
warrantors’ authorized personnel or someone expressly authorized by warrantors
to make such service or repairs; (6) used in a manner or purpose for which the
product was not intended; or (7) sold by original purchaser.
Limited warranty, limitation of damages and disclaimer of liability for damages: the
warrantor’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the
product, at the warrantor’s option as to repair or replacement. In no event shall
warrantors be liable or responsible for payment of any incidental, consequential,
special and/or punitive damages of any kind, including but not limited to any labor
costs, product costs, lost revenue, business interruption losses, lost profits, loss of
business, loss of data or information, or financial loss, for claims of any nature,
including but not limited to claims in contract, breach of warranty or tort, and
whether or not caused by warrantors’ negligence. In the event that it is determined
in any adjudication that the limited warranties of repair or replacement are
inapplicable, then the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be payment to the purchaser of
the original cost of the product, and in no event shall warrantors be liable or
responsible for payment of any incidental, consequential, special and/or punitive
damages of any kind, including but not limited to any lost revenue, business
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interruption losses, lost profits, loss of business, loss of data or information, or
financial loss, for claims of any nature, including but not limited to claims in
contract, breach of warranty or tort, and whether or not caused by warrantors’
negligence.
Without waiving any provision in this limited warranty, if a circumstance arises
where warrantors are found to be liable for any loss or damage arising out of
mistakes, negligence, omissions, interruptions, delays, errors or defects in
warrantors’ products or services, such liability shall not exceed the total amount
paid by the customer for warrantors’ product and services or $150.00, whichever is
greater. You hereby release warrantors from any and all obligations, liabilities and
claims in excess of this limitation.
Indemnification and covenant not to sue: you will indemnify, defend and hold
harmless warrantors, their owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers
or affiliated companies, against any and all claims, demands or actions based upon
any losses, liabilities, damages or costs, including but not limited to damages that
are direct or indirect, incidental, special or consequential, and including attorney’s
fees and legal costs, that may result from the installation, operation, use of, or
inability to use warrantors’ products and services, or from the failure of the
warrantors’ system to report a given event or condition, whether or not caused by
warrantors’ negligence.
You agree to release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue warrantors, their
owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers or affiliated companies, for
any and all liabilities potentially arising from any claim, demand or action based
upon any losses, liabilities, damages or costs, including but not limited to damages
that are direct or indirect, incidental, special or consequential, and including
attorney’s fees and legal costs, that may result from the installation, operation, use
of, or inability to use warrantors’ products and services, or from the failure of the
warrantors’ system to report a given event or condition, whether or not caused by
warrantors’ negligence, except as necessary to enforce the express terms of this
limited warranty.
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