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.
For assistance, visit our Web site: www.panasonic.com/support
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg
Printed in China

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
About the 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 ...................21
Warranty (For United States and
Puerto Rico) .............................22
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Table of Contents

Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity
ABattery*1 1
BMounting screws (20 mm (25/32 inches))*2/XMM38+20VW 4
CMounting double-sided tapes*3 3
*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
A B 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.
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Introduction

About this system
This 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.
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.
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.
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Important Information

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.
– away from electronic appliances
such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency
transmitters, such as external
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Important Information

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
123
These symbols (A, B, C) 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.
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Important Information

Notice
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Important Information

Part names and
functions
n Sensor unit
B
C
A
n Magnet unit
D
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
About the 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
Indicator Status
Red,
blinking
Sensor is out of range
of the hub
Green,
blinking
Registration mode
(You pressed and held
M N)
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
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
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Setup

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 in green.
2Window/door sensor:
Remove the sensor unit cover and
press and hold M N until the
LED indicator blinks in green
(page 8).
RWhen registration is complete,
the hub sounds one long beep.
Note:
RTo cancel registration, press M N
on the hub and on the window/door
sensor.
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
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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 MN. 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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