Renson SENSE User manual

SENSE
User manual

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INDEX
WHY THE RENSON SENSE? 3
WHAT IS THE RENSON SENSE? 4
HOW TO INSTALL? 7
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 9
INSTALLATION MANUAL 10
A. Via the application 11
B. Via the WPS button 20
USER MANUAL 23
A. How to operate the Sense? 23
B. Changing the display 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 33

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“Healthy Indoor Air,
Makes Sense!”
WHY THE RENSON SENSE?
What does indoor air quality mean?
Indoor air quality means the air quality in a house, school, ofce or other
closed building. Several studies show that there is a connection between
indoor air quality and the health of people and buildings. Since we spend
about 90% of our time indoors, a good and healthy indoor climate is ex-
tremely important to ensure a healthy living and working environment, re-
sulting in a reduction in sickness absence and health complaints.
There are a number of environmental factors (CO2, voc, humidity, temper-
ature, etc.) indoors that affect our health, comfort and human performance
(productivity). Unlike outdoor air, indoor air is continuously circulated, caus-
ing harmful substances to build up and linger in the room. It is therefore
important to continuously monitor the indoor air quality and improve where
necessary.

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WHAT IS THE RENSON SENSE?
The Renson Sense is an objective measuring device for indoor air quality and
comfort.
As human beings, we are not able to perceive gradual increases in CO2. That
is why we do not immediately link headaches, nausea and concentration prob-
lems to CO2and do not have the reflex to take immediate action. To take
preventive action and to ventilate (or air out) in time, you need a reliable device
that measures objectively the indoor air quality.
Renson has therefore developed the SENSE, a monitor device that measures
the CO2content (and more!) 24 hours a day. A large LED feedback indicates
in a simple manner the state of the indoor air quality and when action needs
to be taken:
• Blue: the air quality and/or comfort = good, no action required
• Orange: the air quality and/or comfort = average, take care
• Red: the air quality and/or comfort = bad, take action and ventilate the room

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WHAT IS THE RENSON SENSE?
What is measured?
SENSE is more than a visual CO2meter. The device also maps other param-
eters that contribute to a healthy and comfortable indoor climate, such as the
amount of harmful substances (VOC), the temperature, humidity, noise and
amount of light. Moreover, you can follow all the parameters in real time via
the corresponding app on your smartphone and consult the history. This way,
you can find out if your house has other structural problems that need to be
addressed urgently.
Wi-Fi
CO2
Noise
Humidity
Navigation
Temperature
Light
Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC)

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WHAT IS THE RENSON SENSE?
Comfort Index
This is a general calculation of var-
ious measurements of the sensors,
every 30 seconds. These work ac-
cording to certain classes, and if a
class exceeds its limit values it will
result in a different colour. However,
the three fixed colours remain: blue,
orange and red.
Light
These aspects affects a person’s
well-being, but their use in the envi-
ronment is also important. The right
lightning is needed to carry out work
tasks, to motivate us and, at the
same time, to create a positive/cre-
ative atmosphere.
Too much light intensity can also lead
to eye fatigue and migraines, which
in turn hinder our productivity and
focus.
Noise
The intensity of sound and noise pol-
lution affects our daily life and hap-
piness. The sensor determines the
sound level (in dB), which is not al-
ways audible to the human ear. In this
way, acoustic comfort is guaranteed.
Temperature
Temperature affects more than just
your comfort. It can also affect your
performance, the quality of your
sleep and the proper functioning of
your immune system to fight off path-
ogens.
Relative humidity
The Relative Humidity is the ratio of
moisture in the air. The RH can be
both too low or too high. RH can
affect the occurrence of respiratory
infections and allergies, as well as
the moisture content in the vicinity of
thermal bridges (building).
VOC (Volatile Organic
Compounds)
Volatile organic compounds are or-
ganic compounds that easily become
vapours or gases. This can have ad-
verse health effects, such as head-
aches, loss of concentration, drows-
iness and low energy consumption.
VOC concentrations are consistently
higher indoors than outdoors. Some
VOCs produce a certain odour while
others do not, which is why it is im-
portant to measure them and venti-
late properly.
CO2
CO2is a substance that we exhale
and that is used as a measure of air
exchange indoors. The CO2content
can quickly rise to unhealthy levels
and can cause headaches, fatigue
and difficulty concentrating.
“You can’t see air,
but you can see data.”

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WHAT IS THE RENSON SENSE?
HOW TO INSTALL?
SENSE device can be placed in your home in 2 ways:
1. Freestanding on a table, cabinet and/or desk
• Place the device as centrally as possible in the monitored
area.
• Place the device in the “breathing zone” for the most accurate
measurements:
– Between 70 centimetres and 1.8 metres from the ground*.
– For wall mounting, a height of 1.5 metres from the ground
is ideal.
• Do not put the device in the full sun
• Do not place the device on an outside wall; this wall is always
colder. If the outside wall is the only place for your Sense de-
vice, then place a wooden plank behind the device.
• Do not place the device in hot or cold airflows.
Min.
70 cm
1,5 m
* If the device is placed at a height of less than 70 cm (such as a coffee table),
the values will deviate slightly. Keep this in mind.

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HOW TO INSTALL?
2. Wall mounting
Follow the steps below to mount your Sense device on your inside wall:
• Step 1: On the back of your device you will find a small ‘house’ in the middle. Slide the housing downwards.
• Step 2: Remove the housing from the casing. Then use a wall tab, suitable for your wall type.
• Step 3: Attach the little house to the wall with the wall tab and a screw.
Attention! The Renson logo must be fixed horizontally to the wall.
• Step 4: Open the back flap and plug in the USB-C cable. Then close the flap.
• Step 5: Bring your device to the mount on the wall and click your device from bottom to top for mounting.
Your Sense device is now mounted on the wall and ready to use.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
SENSE Accessories
(USB-C cable & Adaptor)
HOW TO INSTALL?

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Is the LED feedback on the device itself enough for you to take action on the
spot? Then just plug in the Sense device and you’re ready to go!
Do you want to have more insight in the data? Then follow the instructions
below to connect the device to the application. By means of weekly graphs
in the app, you can learn about the air quality in different rooms and build-
ings. To measure is to know, and to know is to improve.
There are 2 options to connect Sense devices:
A. Via the application
B. Via the WPS button

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INSTALLATION VIA THE APPLICATION
A. Via the application
1. Download the app Renson SENSE
After installation and opening the
app, you will see the following screen
appear:
Next, you will get some tips and ex-
planations on the following screens:
Download the application in the App
Store or Google Play.
Or scan this QR code with the
camera of your smartphone.

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2. Create an account by registering
Attention: When you create an account, click on the correct profile:
• End user profile: choose this profile if you are an end user of the device and if you want to continue to see the data
after installation.
• Professional installer profile: choose this profile if you no longer wish to view the data after installation and you only
install the device for someone else (external installation company).
Choose the right profile (end user or professional installer) and fill in the data.
Fields marked with * are mandatory. Then click on ‘Register’.
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You will receive an e-mail to activate your Renson account. Make sure to check your spam folder. If you still have not
received an e-mail, please contact [e-mail]. Always give the e-mail address with which you try to register.
After activation you will be directed to our web portal ‘My-Lio’ (https://user.my-lio.eu/). In this portal, you can do the
following after connecting the devices:
1. ‘My devices’: here you get an overview of the devices you have connected and their status:
• green tick: device is online, data is being sent to the app/dashboard.
• red cross: device is offline, no data is being sent to the app/dashboard.
2. ‘My Healthy Spaces’
3. Support
4. What’s New?
5. Dashboard
2. Create an account by registering
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3. Log in with your account
Return to the Sense application and sign in with your
account.
Enter the e-mail address and password and click on
login.
4. Connect the app to the Sense
STEP 1 - Product selection
Choose the product you want to connect: SENSE.
Press ‘SENSE’.
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4. Connect the app to the Sense
STEP 2 - Connect to the Sense
You will get the screen below, follow
the next steps closely:
After the connection you will get
the following message: “connected,
without Internet”.
1. Switch off your mobile data.
2. Go to your Wi-Fi settings in the
smartphone (settings -> Wi-Fi
settings -> available networks).
3. Connect to the Wi-Fi of your
SENSE device (network name is
SENSE + the guarantee number).
This number can be found on the
leaflet as well as on the device
itself:
4. Go back to the Sense App, and
press ‘search’. You will get the
message ‘Device found’.
5. Then press your Sense number.
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4. Connect the app to the Sense
STEP 3 - Authorise the device
The SENSE display will flash yellow,
then briefly press one of the arrows
that will light up.
When SENSE turns green, it is connected to your account and therefore to
your smartphone. The following screen will appear, informing you that the
authorisation was successful:
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4. Connect the app to the Sense
STEP 4 - Configuration of the device
Click on ‘Configure’ and you will have to fill in the following information:
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4. Connect the app to the Sense
STEP 4 - Configuration of the device
Next, there are a few more questions that you must fill in (always click on continue).
Once these have been filled in, you will get the following screen:
Please note! Complete the next step to connect the app to
your home network. If you do not do this, you will not see any
sensor values in the app).
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5. Connect app to your home network 6. App is ready for use
Link SENSE to your home/company network by select-
ing it from the list that will appear in the app and enter
your network password (Wi-Fi password).
Next go to the network settings of your smartphone
itself, you will see that you are still connected to the
Sense’s Wi-Fi. From the list of available networks,
choose your home/company network and connect to it.
Then return to the app.
After completing these steps, press ‘Finish’.
Now your Sense is connected to your account and
network. Wait for at least 5 minutes before you see the
next main screen:
Please note! If this step is skipped, no
sensor values will be visible in the app.
Please note! You may need to close (ful-
ly) and open the app again to load all the
sensor values and data. This is related to
the Renson server and the activation of
your personal prole.
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2. Activate SENSE
Activate SENSE by touching the device with your whole hand for 1 second
(light pressure). This may result in the three possible colours (blue, orange or
red) being displayed, combined with one or more icons (see explanation in the
user manual).
Press the bottom arrow (1 second)
and 4 arrows will light up:
B. Via the WPS button
1. Supply power to SENSE
Plug SENSE into the wall socket. It
will then broadcast its ‘SENSE-net-
work’ for 40 minutes.
Please note! If the device has been plugged in for longer than
40 minutes, unplug it and plug it back in so that the Wi-Fi net-
work is broadcast again. Wait for about 5 seconds.
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