Secure radbot 1 User manual

radbot 1
Intelligent radiator
thermostat
Instruction manual

Topic
What’s in the box?
Safety instructions
Compatibility
Getting started
About Radbot 1
Get to know your Radbot 1
Installing Radbot 1
Finding an ideal location
Removing the old thermostat
Fitting the correct adaptor
Installing the batteries
Fitting Radbot 1
Using Radbot 1
Setting the temperature
Additional temperature settings
Temperature set back feature
Using the Boost function
Additional features
Replacing the batteries
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
LED pattern
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What’s in the box?
Adaptors
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Radbot 1 Intelligent
radiator thermostat 2 X AA batteries
Quick reference guide
M30x1.5 M30x1.0 M28x1.5
RAVLRA

This guide provides instructions to install,
set up and use Radbot 1.
More information on the product including
How to videos, FAQs and customer support
details, can be found at www.securemeters.com.
Radbot 1 lets you to control the heating of your
rooms by regulating the flow of hot water through
the radiator they are fitted onto. With intelligent
in-built logic, it senses the temperature and
occupancy status in a room and automatically
adjusts the heating to provide you the desired
comfort. This ensures each room is warm when
you are using it and that you are not wasting
energy in heating empty rooms.
Getting started About Radbot 1
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Take care when installing and using Radbot 1 as radiators and pipes may be hot if your heating is on.
Radbot 1 is for indoor use only and must be protected from humidity.
Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the device in any way.
The battery cover must only be removed to replace the batteries.
Batteries should be kept away from small children.
We recommend to fix any pre-existing problems with your radiators, valves or pipework prior to installing Radbot 1.
Read these instructions carefully before you begin the installation
Secure meters will not beliable for any damage or loss arising from
incorrect installation or use of thedevice or components.
Safety instructions
Compatibility
Radbot 1 will not work with
electrical heating systems
or electric radiators.
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Combi, system, and heat
only boilers
District heating with
individual radiators
Heat pumps (with flow
temps >45 C)
The device is compatible with most wet central heating systems that use radiators, including:
Dispose of responsibly. Do not throw electrical equipment and batteries into the household waste.
The product is regulated under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

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Get to know your Radbot 1
Boost button
Provides 30 mins heating boost
Control wheel
Used to set the comfort level
Temperature dial
Shows comfort setting on a scale of 1-5
Retaining ring
Used to secure radbot
to your radiator valve
Battery Cover
Slide cover o/on to insert or
remove batteries
Battery compartment
Uses 2 AA batteries

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Installing Radbot 1

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1. Finding the ideal location
Where to install
Radbot 1 can be installed on any radiator that already has an existing thermostatic
radiator valve. However, ensure that the device has a free flow of air to sense the
temperature and predict occupancy.
If any of your radiators have manual valves you will first need to replace these with
thermostatic valves. We recommend using a qualified plumber for this job.
Where not to install
Do not cover the thermostat behind curtains, radiator panels or furniture.
Radbot 1 must not be installed in the same room as your main thermostat. This
can cause your heating to be permanently on if the thermostat is set to a higher
temperature than the radiator valve.
Thermostatic
radiator valve
Manual
radiator valve

3. Fitting the correct adaptor
Adaptor selection
Study the adaptor selection diagram.
Dierent adaptors are provided to enable
Radbot 1 to be fitted to the majority of
radiators found within the UK and Europe.
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Slide the adaptor over the radiator valve and
check if it is the correct size - it should fit
securely around the valve.
Note: If required, try fitting each adaptor
until you find the ideal match.
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Secure the adaptor to the metal valve by
screwing it clockwise (M30x1.5, M30x1.0 &
M28x1.5) or use a small screw driver to
tighten the locking screw (RA & RAVL)
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2. Removing the old thermostat
Loosen the retaining ring at the base of the valve and lift o the old
thermostat.
Tip - Replace leaking or corroded valves before you install Radbot 1.
Get advice from a plumber if you are unsure how to do this.
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Securing the adaptor
RAVL
M30x1.5 M30x1.0 M28x1.5
RA

4. Installing the batteries
Note: If the batteries are properly fitted, the LED should give one long red flash to indicate the device is active.
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After securing the correct adaptor on the radiator valve, insert the batteries as shown.
5. Fitting Radbot 1
Using the retaining ring, tighten
Radbot 1 on the adaptor, while rotating
the unit to ensure the temperature dial
is facing towards you in a position where
it can be easily read.
Hand tighten the retaining ring ensuring
the device is securely fixed on the radiator
valve.
The device is now ready for first use.
After you insert the batteries, it is important NOT to press the boost button or turn the temperature
wheel until the device is installed onto the radiator. *
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* Pressing the boost button or turning the temperature wheel prior to installation can move the valve
plunger from its factory set position making it dicult to install Radbot 1. If this happens accidentally,
remove the batteries for ~ 2 minutes, reinsert and wait 60 seconds then restart the process.

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Using Radbot 1

Setting the temperature
Rotate the control wheel to set the
temperature.
The temperature dial has five settings to
adjust the temperature according to your
comfort. The mid point is set at 19°C on
scale 3.
Rotate the dial from 1 to 5 in
counterclockwise direction to increase
the temperature. Rotate it from 5 to 1
in clockwise direction to decrease the
temperature.
Each click on the dial changes the set point
by 1°C, each full number by 2°C.
Radbot 1 saves energy by setting back the temperature in a room when it detects the room is
not being used. In works to save energy. As the dial is turned towards the cold end of the scale, the
maximum allowed energy-saving temperature setback will be increased, and vice versa.
Temperature set back
Additional temperature settings
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Sets the room temperature
to the maximum allowable
setting of 24°C
Activates the frost
protection mode
and sets the
temperature to 6°C

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Using the Boost function
If you press the boost by accident, you can
cancel it by temporarily turning the temperature
dial down and then resetting to the normal
level you want for the room.
If you are feeling cold, press the Boost button. The
thermostat will temporarily increase the temperature
to the maximum set point for the duration of 30
minutes. At the end of this cycle, the device will
revert to the previously selected set point.
Pressing the boost rather than adjusting the
temperature dial is the best option for a temporary
increase in heat as Radbot 1 will automatically revert
to a normal temperature without anyone having to
remember to turn the dial back down.
If the room temperature has already achieved the
maximum temperature range supported by Radbot 1,
the Boost function will not be activated.
Additional features
Valve pin maintenance cycle
Over time, radiator valve pins can become
stuck if not used regularly. To keep the
valve functioning correctly, Radbot 1
automatically performs a weekly cycle
(Decalcination) where the valve is opened
fully and then returned to its normal
position.
Frost protection
If the dial is positioned to the snowflake, the
device will be in FROST mode.The temperature set
point will be nominally lowered to 6 °C to save
energy, but high enough to prevent frost damage.
If high humidity is detected the temperature set
point may be raised to reduce the risk of conden-
sation.

Maintenance
Batteries
2 X AA batteries
Under typical operating conditions the batteries
should last 2 years.
The red LED will flash continually to indicate a
low battery warning. This is displayed until
the batteries run out.
Replacing the batteries
Alternatively remove the unit from the radiator,
replace the batteries and repeat the
installation procedure.
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Note: We recommend that new batteries should be inserted within 5 mins of removing the old batteries
to ensure Radbot 1 retains its internal memory of recent occupancy events and heating schedule.
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Tighten retaining ring.
If still loose remove and reinstall
Radbot checking valve adaptor.
Check device is not covered by
objects (e.g. curtains) and ensure
adequate air circulation around
device.
The device will re-learn over the
course of a few days.
Replace batteries before they
are completely exhausted
Room temperature
control seems
strange.
Valve is loose on
radiator.
Retaining ring has
not been tightened
suciently.
Pin was not fully
retracted during
installation.
The device cannot
function due to
obstruction or blocking.
Batteries were left flat
or out for an extended
period, or the device
was moved to a new
room, and the device
has to re-learn time of
day and room use.
Troubleshooting
Check with customer supportRapid flashing
LED and no other
activity
Device is mal-functioning due to
hardware/software fault
PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
Room gets too hot Batteries have run out
Radbot 1 has not been
tightened suciently to valve so the
pin is unable to close the valve
Replace with new batteries
Check connection and if loose,
push down Radbot 1 and tighten
retaining nut
Radiator will
not turn o
Radbot 1 has not been
tightened suciently to
valve - pin not able to close
valve
Check connection and if loose,
push down Radbot 1 and tighten the
retaining nut
Radbot 1 will not
respond to controls
Batteries depleted Replace with new batteries

Technical specifications
Electronic radiator controller
incorporated control, type 1 action
Residential/similar use,
indoor only
L x W x H = 90 mm x 55 mm x 55 mm
Approx 164 grams
2 x 1.5 V (LR6) AA alkaline batteries
3 μW sleep, 1.5 W peak
2 years
0 to 40°C
-20 to 60°C
90°C
15°C to 24°C, Frost protection 6°C
1°C
Linear motion 5.8 mm max
70 N max
IP30
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Ball pressure test verified at 75°C
Product description
Recommended use
Type code SCV100
Size (including retaining ring)
Weight (including batteries)
Power
Power consumption
Battery life (normal operating conditions)
Temperature range (working)
Temperature range (storage)
Max water circulation temperature
Temperature set point range
Temperature set point interval
Motor
Pin force
Protection class
Pollution degree
Others
When
Power-on When the batteries are inserted One long (~1s) flash to indicate
the device is active
On starting boost mode
Acknowledging adjustment of
the dial
Immediate long flash on releasing
the Boost button, medium flash
every 2s for two minutes and then
flash every 8s for up to about 30
minutes if the room is not dark.
Single flash once the dial position
has been changed
Low battery warning
When a hardware or software
unrecoverable failure is
detected
Continual rapid flashing, more
than once per second, until battery
exhausted or replaced. Radbot 1 will
not operate.
Repeated medium flash every 2s
until battery is exhausted or replaced.
Most Radbot 1 features will not
operate.
Boost
Acknowledge
Low Battery
Fault
Name Description
LED pattern
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