NBE WIFI Temperature Sensor User manual

Quick start guide:
NBE Wi-Fi temperature sensor
NBE PRODUCTION A/S
Kjeldgaardsvej 2
9300 Sæby
www.nbe.dk
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Contents:
Page 2: Description
Page 3: Pairing the wireless sensor directly to the boiler
Page 4: Pairing the wireless sensor to the boiler via the router
Page 5: Assigning the wireless sensor to a function in the V13 app
Page 6: Additional Settings & Functions
Page 7: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Description
The NBE WIFI Temperature Sensor is ideal for temperature references for weather compensation
reference zone 1 or zone 2, Indoor temperature reference, External Stop Temp reference etc.
Compatible with V13 controllers that include RTB V13, BS+, and RTB AIR. Not compatible with V7
or V10 controllers. The WIFI temperature sensor can be wirelessly paired directly to the boiler or
via the router/home network.
Activity Light:
Will blink during
pairing. Pairing will
begin as soon as
batteries are
inserted.or when
Send Data is pressed.
Send Data:
Press button to reset
pairing and begin
new pairing. Sensor
must be within 1-2
meters of the boiler
when performing
direct pairing.
Ext Temp (input):
Ext Sensor is already
premounted on EXT TEMP;
however you are able to
connect a NTC temp
sensors for example for
Water or outdoor temp
reference applications.
Ext /Int Temp Switch
Dongle allows you to specify
between Ext Temp input or built-in
Internal Temp Sensor located at the
back of the board.
USB power
USB power port allows you
to power the sensor directly
via a USB plug. Note:
When powering via the USB
power plug you must only
use the Ext Temp input port
as the ambient heat of the
power plug will cause the
Int Temp sensor to rise and
give a false reading.
USB power plug is sold
separately.
CR123A Batteries
3 batteries included..
Battery lifetime is about 1
year, but is sensitive to
environmental
temperatures and WIF
sensor speed settings. See
page 6

Pairing the wireless sensor directly to the boiler’s local
network
1. Maintain a close proximity between the wireless sensor and boiler i.e. within 1-2 meters
from the boiler. If you have multiple boilers in the area keep the sensor closest to the
boiler you would like to pair.
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2. Insert 3 batteries into the slots as
pictured.
3. Check that the activity lamp is blinking.
This indicates that the the pairing
process has begun.
4. After 2 minutes the blue light will no
longer blink indicating that the pairing
is complete.
Note: The pairing setting will be
automaticaly saved unless the batteries
have either died or have been
removed. If you want to manually
reset the pairing, do so by pressing the
SEND DATA button. This will restart the
pairing process.
5. To assign the wireless sensor to a
function in the V13 app See page 5:
Assigning the wireless sensor to a
function in the V13 app

Pairing the wireless sensor to the boiler via the router
1. Insert 3 batteries into the slots as pictured.
2. Check that the Activity Light is blinking (cicled in red). The
blinking light indicates that the module has started and
awaits setup via the embedded web server.
3. Using a laptop or similar find the wifi network “NBE-
SENSOR-xxxx” where xxxx is a unique number. Connect to
this network. No password is required.
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4. Using a web browser, for example Chrome, insert the web address: http://192.168.1.1
5. Under the field SSID , type in the name of your WIFI router. This field is case sensitive
so remember to insert the name exactly as it is written. If you cannot remember your
WIFI router name you are typically able to find it on a label on the bottom of your
router.
6. Under the field SSID Password, type in the password for your router. The password is
also typically found on your router’s label.
7. Press Submit. The wireless sensor is now paired with your router. If your boiler is
connected to the same router the wireless sensor will be able to communicate with
your boiler.
8. To assign the wireless sensor to a function in the V13 app see page 5: Assigning the
wireless sensor to a function in the V13 app.
9. To see additional setting and functions see page 6

Assigning the wireless sensor to a function in the V13
app
Once your wireless temperature sensor has been paired with either the boiler directly
(see page 3) or to your boiler via your router (see page 4) you will now be able to assign
your WIFI temp sensor to a temperture input function. You can for example use the
sensor as a DHW reference, indoor temperature reference, forwarding temperature
reference etc.
To do this:
1. Open the V13 app.
2. Choose the menu where you would like to assign the wireless temp sensor, for
example in weather compensation/Input temp sensor.
3. In the list you will find all the possible temperature inputs. These will include all the
wifi sensors that are paired with either the boiler directly or via your router.
4. Select the desired wifi temp sensor and select Save.
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Additional settings and functions for the sensor can be adjusted via the sensor’s
webserver by connecting to the WIFI network NBE-SENSOR-xxxx using a laptop (no
password required) and opening a web browser with web address http://192.168.1.1
The following parameters can be adjusted:
1. WIFI sensor functionality
a) Air- sends temperature changes from 0.1 °C and above
b) Weather- sends temperature changes from 1 °C and above
c) Water-sends temperature changes from 0.5°C and above
2. WIFI sensor speed
a) Fast- measures temperature every 30 seconds. (low battery life)
b) Medium- meaures temperature every 2 minutes (moderate battery life)
c) Slow-measure temperature every 5 minute (max battery life)
Note: Default settings for the sensor is set to Air and Medium.
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Additional Settings and Functions

Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the batteries last?
You can expect a battery life of about 1 year; however this depends significantly on the
room temperature and the rate in which the sensor is sending data..
What does the SEND DATA button do?
The SEND DATA button will reset the sensor and will relaunch the pairing process with
either the closest boiler or with the boiler via the router. Once pressed, the Activity light
will flash indicating that the web server is accessible. Note: If the sensor is connected
directly to the boiler, it will attempt to pair with the closest boiler to the sensor.
Therefore, be sure that the sensor is closest to the boiler that you desire to pair it with
when using the SEND DATA button.
The sensor cannot be found in the app.
•Check that the batteries are turned in the right direction.
•Check that the Activity light is blinking when the batteries are inserted. If it does not
blink, try pressing the SEND DATA button and check that the Activity light begins to
blink.
•If you are connecting directly to the boiler make sure that the sensor is close to the
boiler when pairing.
•If the sensor is connected via the router, ensure that the router name is spelled
correctly.
How do you access the webserver where the sensor’s settings can be found?
Connect to the WIFI network called NBE-SENSOR-xxxx. No passoword is required.
Open a browser , for example chrome, and type in the address http://192.168.1.1
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