Panasonic KX-HNS101 User manual

Installation Guide
Home Network System
Window/Door Sensor
Model No. KX-HNS101
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This document explains how to install the window/door sensor
properly.
For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 17).
Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future
reference.
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Introduction
Accessory information ...............3
Important Information
About this system ......................4
For your safety ...........................4
Important safety instructions ......5
For best performance ................5
Other information .......................6
Setup
Part names and functions ..........8
LED indicator .............................8
Setup overview ..........................8
Inserting the battery ...................9
Registering the window/door
sensor ........................................9
Changing the sensor type ........10
Wireless communication
range .......................................10
Temporary placement ..............11
Installation ...............................14
Appendix
Testing the window/door
sensor ......................................17
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app ................17
Accessing the User’s Guide ....17
Specifications ..........................18
FCC and other information ......19
Customer services ...................20
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A.) .....................................21
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Table of Contents
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Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
ABattery*11
BMounting screws (20 mm (25/32 inches))*2/XMM38+20VW 4
CMounting double-sided tapes*33
*1 When replacing the battery, see “Power source” of “Specifications”, page 18
for battery information.
*2 2 screws for the sensor unit and 2 screws for the magnet unit
*3 2 pieces of tape for the sensor unit: PNHS1620Z
1 piece of tape for the magnet unit: PNHS1621Z
AB C
Other information
RDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
RThe illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
Trademarks
RiPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
RAndroid is a trademark of Google Inc.
RMicrosoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
RAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
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About this system
RThis system is an auxiliary system; it
is not designed to provide complete
protection from property loss.
Panasonic will not be held
responsible in the event that
property loss occurs while this
system is in operation.
RThe system’s wireless features are
subject to interference, therefore
functionality in all situations cannot
be guaranteed. Panasonic will not
be held responsible for injury or
damage to property that occurs in
the event of wireless communication
error or failure.
For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/
property, read this section carefully
before using the product to ensure
proper and safe operation of your
product.
WARNING
Power connection
RUse only the power source marked
on the product.
RDo not connect non-specified
devices.
Installation
RTo prevent the risk of fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or any type of
moisture.
RDo not place or use this product
near automatically controlled
devices such as automatic doors
and fire alarms. Radio waves
emitted from this product may cause
such devices to malfunction
resulting in an accident.
RKeep small parts (magnet unit,
magnet unit cover, screws, etc.) out
of the reach of children. There is a
risk of swallowing. In the event they
are swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately.
Operating safeguards
RDo not disassemble the product.
Medical
RConsult the manufacturer of any
personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy. DECT features
operate between 1.92 GHz and
1.93 GHz with a peak transmission
power of 115 mW.
RDo not use the product in health
care facilities if any regulations
posted in the area instruct you not to
do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
CR Lithium battery
RDo not recharge, disassemble,
remodel, heat or throw it into fire.
RDo not touch the terminals and
with metal objects.
RRisk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to
local regulations.
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RIf any electrolyte should come into
contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
RIf any electrolyte should come into
contact with your eyes, never rub
your eyes. Rinse your eyes
thoroughly with water, and then
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
General information
RDo not place magnetic cards or
similar objects near the sensor unit
and magnet unit. Magnetic data on
the cards, etc. may be deleted.
CR Lithium battery
RUse only the battery noted on
page 3.
RInsert the battery correctly.
RDo not leave the battery in an
automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with
the doors and windows closed.
RRemove the battery if you do not
use the product for a long period of
time. Keep it in a cool, dark area.
RDo not replace a battery with wet
hands.
RKeep out of the reach of small
children. There is a risk of
swallowing. If the battery is
swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
RRemove the battery if it becomes
unusable. There is a risk of leakage,
overheating, and rupture. Do not
attempt to use a battery if it is
leaking.
RExercise care when handling the
batteries. Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, or
keys to touch the batteries,
otherwise a short circuit may cause
the batteries and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause
burns.
Important safety
instructions
When using your product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Do not use this product near water
for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
2. Use only the batteries indicated in
this document. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Hub location/avoiding noise
The hub and other compatible
Panasonic devices use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
RFor maximum coverage and
noise-free communications, place
your hub:
– at a convenient, high, and central
location with no obstructions
between the product and hub in
an indoor environment.
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– away from electronic appliances
such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external
antennas of mobile phone cell
stations. (Avoid putting the hub
on a bay window or near a
window.)
RIf the reception for a hub location is
not satisfactory, move the hub to
another location for better reception.
Environment
RKeep the product away from
electrical noise generating devices,
such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
RThe product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
RThe product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
RDo not place heavy objects on top of
the product.
RThe product should be kept away
from heat sources such as heaters,
kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be
placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than -10 °C
(14 °F) or greater than 40 °C
(104 °F). Damp basements should
also be avoided.
ROperating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Other information
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Routine care
RWipe the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
RDo not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
These symbols are only valid in the
European Union. If you wish to discard
these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery removal
procedure
Refer to “Inserting the battery” on
page 9.
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Notice
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Part names and
functions
n Sensor unit n Magnet unit
D
B
C
A
EE
Sensor unit cover
M N
Used to confirm the status of the
sensor or register the sensor to
the hub.
LED indicator
Magnet unit cover
“ ” marks
Used to align the sensor and the
magnet unit when installing them
(page 11).
LED indicator
You can press M N and check the
LED indicator to confirm the sensor’s
status.
Indicator Status
Green, lit Window/door is closed
Red, lit Window/door is open
Red,
blinking
Sensor is out of range
of the hub
Green,
blinking
slowly
Registration mode
(You pressed and held
MN)
Off No battery power
Note:
RThe LED indicator does not indicate
sensor status if the sensor has not
been registered (page 9).
Setup overview
1Initial setup
Make sure you can access the
system using your mobile device.
For details, refer to the System
Setup Guide included with your
hub.
2Insert the battery
The window/door sensor is battery
powered.
3Registration
Required only if the window/door
sensor was purchased separately
(i.e., not as part of a bundle).
4Confirm the installation area
Read the information in this
document to confirm that the
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desired installation area is suitable
to proper operation.
5Temporary placement
Temporarily place the window/
door sensor in the desired location
and confirm that it operates
properly (page 11).
6Installation
Install the window/door sensor on
the same position where proper
operation was confirmed
(page 14).
Inserting the battery
RUSE ONLY a CR2 Lithium battery.
RConfirm the polarities ( , ).
1Remove the sensor unit cover.
RLift from the indented area (A)
and open the sensor unit cover
(B).
1
2
2Insert the battery.
3Attach the sensor unit cover.
Registering the
window/door sensor
This procedure is not required for
devices that were included as part of
a bundle.
Before you can use the window/door
sensor, it must be registered to the hub.
If you purchased devices separately
(i.e., not as part of a bundle), you must
register each device to the hub.
You can register each device by using
the registration buttons or the [Home
Network] app.
Using registration buttons
1Hub:
Press and hold M OTHER
DEVICEN until the LED indicator
blinks slowly in green.
2Window/door sensor:
Remove the sensor unit cover and
press and hold MN until the
LED indicator blinks slowly in
green (page 8).
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RWhen registration is complete,
the hub sounds one long beep.
Note:
RTo cancel without registering the
sensor, press MN on the hub and
on the sensor again.
RIf registration fails, the hub sounds
several short beeps.
Using the app
When you register the window/door
sensor by using the [Home Network]
app, you can assign a name to your
devices and group them by location.
For more information, refer to the
User’s Guide (page 17).
Changing the sensor
type
You can select whether a window/door
sensor functions as a window sensor or
as a door sensor. For more
information, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 17).
Wireless
communication
range
The wireless communication range of
each device in the system from the hub
is approximately 50 m (160 feet)
indoors and approximately 300 m
(1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless
communication may be unreliable
when the following obstacles are
located between the hub and other
devices.
RMetal doors or screens
RWalls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
RWalls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
RDouble-pane glass windows
RMultiple walls
RWhen using each device on
separate floors or in different
buildings
Note:
RYou can check the window/door
sensor’s communication status by
pressing M N. If the LED indicator
is lit in green or red, the sensor is
communicating properly with the
hub. If the LED indicator blinks in
red, it is out of range of the hub.
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Temporary placement
Before installing the window/door sensor, temporarily place it in the desired
location and confirm that it operates properly by pressing M N.
Important:
RAttach the sensor unit to the window frame or door frame, and attach the
magnet unit to the window or door.
RThe window/door sensor will not operate properly if the “ ” marks are too far
apart or are not pointing toward each other.
RAttach both units so that the “ ” marks point toward each other and are within
25.4 mm (1 inch) of each other.
Confirming proper operation
After temporarily placing the window/door sensor in the desired location, press
MN while the window or door is closed. The window/door sensor’s LED indicator
lights as follows.
Indicator Status
Green, lit The installation position is correct.
Red, lit The “ ” marks on the sensor unit and the magnet unit
are too far from each other. Re-attach the sensor unit
and the magnet unit so that they point directly at each
other and are no more than 25.4 mm (1 inch) apart.
Red, blinking The sensor unit is out of range of the hub. Refer to the
information on page 10.
Note:
RDepending on the condition and material of the surface where the sensor unit
and magnet unit are installed, the LED indicator may light in red even if the “ ”
marks point directly at each other and are no more than 25.4 mm (1 inch) apart.
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Example 1: Installed on the left side of a window
Correct
1
A
B
Green
1
“ ” marks point directly at each other and are within 25.4 mm (1 inch) of each
other.
Result: When you press MN (A), the LED indicator lights in green (B).
Incorrect
2
3
4
A
B
Red
2
“ ” marks are aligned but units are too far apart.
3
“ ” marks are aligned but window frame is too thick; units are too far apart.
4
“ ” marks are not aligned. Magnet unit is too high.
Result: When you press MN (A), the LED indicator lights in red (B).
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Example 2: Installed on the right side of a window
Correct
1
A
B
Green
1
“ ” marks point directly at each other and are within 25.4 mm (1 inch) of each
other.
Result: When you press MN (A), the LED indicator lights in green (B).
Incorrect
2
3
4
A
B
Red
2
“ ” marks are aligned but units are too far apart.
3
“ ” marks are aligned but window frame is too thick; units are too far apart.
4
“ ” marks are not aligned. Magnet unit is too high.
Result: When you press MN (A), the LED indicator lights in red (B).
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Installation
Install the window/door sensor in the same position where proper operation was
confirmed (page 11). You can install the window/door sensor using screws or
double-sided tape, depending on your preference or the material of the installation
area.
Note:
RWhen installing, make sure the battery is inserted properly and the sensor unit
cover is completely closed.
RUse screws when installing on a wooden surface. Do not use double-sided tape.
Securing with screws
1Remove the covers from each unit.
RLift from the indented area (A) and open the sensor unit cover (B).
1
2
1
2
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2Sensor unit:
Attach the sensor unit.
1
Screws
2
86.2 mm (3 25/64 inches)
Magnet unit:
Attach the magnet unit.
3
Screws
4
24.4 mm (31/32 inches)
2
4
1
1
3
3
5
3Attach the covers.
Important:
R
5
Align the “ ” marks on the sensor unit and the magnet unit so that they
point directly at each other and are no more than 25.4 mm (1 inch) apart.
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Securing with double-sided tape
Note:
RMake sure the surfaces of the sensor unit, magnet unit, and the installation area
are clean and dry before applying double-sided tape.
1Check that the sensor unit cover and magnet unit cover are attached.
2Affix double-sided tape to the sensor unit and magnet unit.
RMake sure the tape covers the screw holes on the back of each unit.
5
3Install the sensor unit and magnet unit.
RPress firmly on each unit to ensure solid adhesion to the installation surface.
Important:
R
5
Align the “ ” marks on the sensor unit and the magnet unit so that they
point directly at each other and are no more than 25.4 mm (1 inch) apart.
Removing when secured with double-sided tape
1Tie a piece of thread to two sticks, screwdrivers, etc.
2Pull the thread tight and use it to cut the double-sided tape, and then remove
any excess tape.
1
Excess tape
1
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Testing the window/
door sensor
You can check the window/door
sensor’s LED indicator and test the
performance of the window/door
sensor.
1Remove the sensor unit cover.
2Press M N on the sensor unit.
3Open and close the window or
door several times.
RMake sure that the LED
indicator lights in green when
you close the window or door.
4Press MN again.
Note:
RIf the LED indicator lights in red
when the window or door is closed,
the window/door sensor is not
installed properly. Re-evaluate the
position of the sensor unit and
magnet unit (page 11).
Features available
when using the
[Home Network] app
Some of the window/door sensor’s
features that are available when using
the [Home Network] app are listed
below. For more information, refer to
the User’s Guide (page 17).
–Alarm system
You can use the app to arm and
disarm the alarm system, confirm
the current status of the sensor, and
view a log of previous events.
–Sensor integration
You can configure the window/door
sensor to trigger other system
events, such as camera recording,
turning on an electric device (such
as a lamp), etc. (Appropriate device
required.)
–Telephone alert
You can configure the system to call
a preprogrammed phone number
when the window/door sensor is
triggered.
Accessing the User’s
Guide
The User’s Guide is a collection of
online documentation that helps you
get the most out of the [Home
Network] app.
1iPhone®/iPad®
Tap in the app’s home screen.
Android™ devices
Tap or press your mobile
device’s menu button in the app’s
home screen.
2Tap [User’s Guide].
Note:
RMicrosoft® Windows® Internet
Explorer® 8 and earlier versions are
not supported.
RAndroid 4.1 or later versions are
recommended.
RYou can also access the User’s
Guide at the web page listed below.
www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/
homenetwork/manual/
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Specifications
RStandards
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless
Telecommunications)
RFrequency range
DECT: 1.92 GHz – 1.93 GHz
RRF transmission power
DECT: 115 mW (max.)
RPower source
Lithium battery CR2 (1 ´ 3.0 V,
850 mAh)
ROperating conditions
-10 °C – 40 °C (14 °F – 104 °F)
RBattery life
Up to 2 years (when window/door is
opened and closed 10 times a day,
in an environment of 25 °C (77 °F))
when using a 3.0 V, 850 mAh
battery. The battery life differs
depending on the capacity of the
battery used.
RDimensions (height ´ width ´
depth)
Sensor unit: Approx. 102 mm ´
31 mm ´ 22 mm (4 inches ´ 1 7/32
inches ´ 7/8 inches)
Magnet unit: Approx. 37 mm ´
14 mm ´ 14 mm (1 15/32 inches ´
9/16 inches ´ 9/16 inches)
RMass (weight)
Sensor unit: Approx. 39 g (0.09 lb),
excluding the battery
Magnet unit: Approx. 8 g (0.02 lb)
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FCC and other
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.
Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this device.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this
device.
NOTE:
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.
Some devices operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to nearby
TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, this device should
not be placed near or on top of a TV or
VCR. If interference is experienced,
move this device further away from the
TV or VCR. This will often reduce or
eliminate interference.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:
RThis product complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
RTo comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, the device must be
installed and operated 20 cm
(8 inches) or more between the
product and all person’s body.
RThis product may not be collocated
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
RFor body-worn operation, the device
must be used only with a
non-metallic accessory. Use of other
accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements.
Notice:
RFCC ID can be found inside the
sensor unit.
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