TrickleStar TS2301 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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TS2301 Wi-Fi Electric Water Heater Controller
Water Heater Controller Features
connectivity indicator
load indicator
power button
sensor 1 terminal
sensor 2 terminal
CTA-2045-B terminal
It is easy to install and set up the Water Heater Controller. For details on the installation, refer to
the online Installation Guide:
www.tricklestar.com/Resources/TS2301-Wi-Fi-Electric-Water-Heater-
Controller-Installation-Guide.pdf
After you have completed the installation, be sure to create a Portal account.
Step 1
Create a Portal account
using the QR code or
through the website:
portal.tricklestar.com
Then, log in to the Portal.
+
Step 2
Add your device and
follow the instruction
guide.
Step 4
Transfer ownership to
homeowner.
Step 5
Add the TrickleStar App
on homeowner’s
smartphone. (Optional)
Step 3
Select the settings for the
TrickleStar Water Heater
Controller. (Optional)
LED Indicators
The LED indicators provide the following information:
Indicators Status Information
connectivity Does not light up There is no power to the Water Heater Controller.
Lights up in green The Water Heater Controller is connected to Wi-Fi but there is no demand response activity.
Lights up in blue The Water Heater Controller is connected to Wi-Fi and there is demand response activity.
Flashes in green The Water Heater Controller has not been connected to Wi-Fi via the Portal or there is a
connectivity error.
load Does not light up The load is off or there is no power to the water heater.
Lights up in red The Load is on.
Flashes in red An error has been detected, and the load is off as a protective measure.
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Installing Water Heater Controller
4. Install wiring on the Water Heater
Controller.
6. If you have a CTA-2045-B communication port adapter,
connect it to CTA-2045-B terminal on your Water
Heater Controller.
7. When you have connected your Water Heater
Controller to Wi-Fi via the TrickleStar Portal,
your Water Heater Controller is ready to use.
CTA-2045-Bsensor 1 sensor 2
Temperature
Sensor
Cable tie
Cold water inlet
CTA-2045-Bsensor 1 sensor 2
CTA-2045-B aasensor 1 sensor 2
5. Attach the Temperature Sensor to the cold water inlet. If you have purchased a Flood Sensor (sold separately),
then attach it about 1/8 in. above the surface of the drain pan. Connect the Temperature Sensor and Flood Sensor
to either terminals of sensor 1 or sensor 2 on the Water Heater Controller.
1. Turn off the power for your electric water heater
either at the Circuit Breaker or at the Main Switch.
2. Turn off the incoming water supply at the shut off
valve for your water heater.
3. Unscrew the electrical cover plate from the water
heater.

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1. Log in to your TrickleStar Portal account.
Connecting Your Water Heater Controller to Wi-Fi via the Portal
2. Select Devices and click “Add New +”. Then, select Wi-Fi Water Heater Controller
3. Follow the instruction guide to connect your Water Heater Controller to Wi-Fi via the Portal
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On the Devices page, you can use the icons under Actions to change the settings for your device.
TrickleStar Portal
Be sure that you have created a Portal account via portal.tricklestar.com
1. Enable the Wi-Fi and Location Services on your smartphone.
2. Download and install the Tricklestar App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
3. Sign in to the Tricklestar App with your registered email and password.
TrickleStar App
Portal Icons Description Functions
Control Turn on/off the Boost and Mode function and view the power consumption (W).
Energy Monitor daily/weekly/monthly energy usage.
Schedules Show your daily/weekly schedule and to add/edit/delete a scheduled event.
Settings Set advanced settings for your Water Heater Controller.
App Icons Description Functions
Devices Turn on/off the Boost and Mode function and view the power
consumption (W).
Schedules Show your daily/weekly schedule.
Info Show information for the Water Heater Controller, your Energy
Usage and Services settings.
Water leak Leak icon will only be displayed when leaking is detected.
Boost Enable Boost Function.
Load On The load in On.
Load Off The load in Off.
Cloud/LAN Cloud (different network) or LAN mode (same network).
OFF
R5/28 June 2021
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