UseTECH FlowTimer+ Remote Set User manual

FlowTimer+ Remote Set
433 Mhz / 2 channel radio control system
for the FlowTimer+ system
Instruction manual

Publisher
usetech GmbH
Tanzplatz 10
D- 55130 Mainz
Telephone:
+49 (0) 6131 - 921325
website:
www. use-tech.com
Document
number
FlowTimer+ Remote_Set_Manual_EN_V1
Original operating instructions
Date of issue
24.11.2020
Print date
24.11.2020
Copyright
usetech GmbH
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to prosecution.
This applies in particular to duplications, translations, microfilming
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
Table of contents.........................................................................1
1General information.............................................................3
1.1 Explanation of symbols .........................................................3
2Technical data......................................................................5
2.1 Radio water detector.............................................................5
2.2 Radio remote control.............................................................5
2.3 Environmental and climate conditions (splitter, receiver)......5
2.4 Lifetime..................................................................................5
3Intended use.........................................................................6
3.1 Unauthorized use ..................................................................7
4System description FlowTimer+ Remote Set.....................8
4.1 Scope of delivery FlowTimer+ Remote Set...........................8
5Installation............................................................................9
5.1 Placement of the radio water sensors...................................9
5.2 Placement of receiver, splitter and cables ............................9
5.3 Electrical connection .............................................................9
5.4 Commissioning....................................................................10
5.5 Teach water sensor.............................................................11
5.6 Teach remote control ..........................................................12
5.7 Deleting the programming...................................................13
5.8 Functional test.....................................................................13
6Operation and function......................................................14
6.1 Operating states..................................................................14
6.1.1 Normal Operation..........................................................................14
6.1.2 Restarting the system....................................................................14
6.1.3 Battery pre-alarm...........................................................................14

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7Troubleshooting, maintenance .........................................15
7.1 Maintenance........................................................................15
8Packing, transport, storage...............................................16
9Disposal and conformity ...................................................17

General information
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1 General information
The operating instructions describe the entire life cycle of the
system. Keep this manual in a way that it is easily accessible to
every user and available again for every new owner of the system.
NOTE
The operating instructions contain important safety
information!
Non-observance of these instructions can lead to dangerous
situations.
The operating instructions must be read and understood.
1.1 Symbol explanation
DANGER
Warns of an immediate danger!
Non-compliance will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warns of a potentially dangerous situation!
Failure to observe this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Warns of a possible danger!
Non-compliance can result in medium or light injuries.
NOTE
Warns of material damage!
Failure to do so may damage the system or equipment.
indicates important additional information, tips and
recommendations that are important for your safety and the
proper functioning of the system.

General information
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refers to information in this operating manual or in other
documentation.

Action steps
The defined sequence of action steps facilitates the correct
and safe use of the system.

Result
Here you will find the result of a sequence of action steps
described.

Technical data
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2 Technical data
2.1 Wireless water detector
Operating voltage: 12 V (1x 27A/12V battery)
Battery life approx.: 12 months
Transmission frequency: 433 MHz
Permissible ambient temperature: 0 °C ...+40 °C
Dimensions: L 70 x W 30 x H 20 mm
2.2 Radio remote control
Operating voltage: 6V (2x CR2016 battery)
Battery life approx.: 12 months
Transmission frequency: 433 MHz
Permissible ambient temperature: 0 °C ...+40 °C
Dimensions: L 53 x W 37 x H 14 mm
2.3 Environmental and climatic conditions (splitter,
receiver)
ambient temperature: +5°C - 40°C
Protection class: IP20
Receiver, splitter, I/O cables and connectors: For indoor use
only
2.4 Lifetime
The function of the Remote Set must be checked at the intended
intervals (see also chapter 7.1.)

Intended use
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3 Intended use
Please observe the instructions in this operating manual as well as
the operating conditions and permissible data according to the data
sheet to ensure that the system functions properly and remains
operational for a long time. In case of non-observance of these
instructions as well as in case of unauthorized interventions in the
system, any liability on our part is void, and the warranty on the
system and accessories is also void!
The FlowTimer+ Remote Set consists ofthree 433 Mhz radio water
sensors (modified Sonoff DW2-RF door sensors), a radio remote
control and a KTNNKG 2 channel radio receiver.
The radio receiver must be located at the installation site of
FlowTimer+. The wireless water sensors can be up to 50 meters
away (depending on the environment) (bathroom, kitchen, etc.).
If a radio water sensor detects conductive drinking water,
FlowTimer+ is immediately shut off via the radio receiver. Any
number of wireless water sensors can be taught-in.
The learnable radio remote control can shut off the water or reset
the FlowTimer+.
The FlowTimer+ Remote Set contains additional parts to split the
FlowTimer+ I/O connector. This allows you to connect additional
FlowTimer+ accessories if required.
An alarm reset can be done via the connected FlowTimer+ or via
the second channel of the radio receiver via radio remote control.
Any other or further use is considered to be improper. usetech
GmbH shall not be liable for any damage resulting from such use.
The risk is borne solely by the user.

Intended use
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3.1 Use not in accordance with regulations
Unauthorized use in the sense of a foreseeable misuse is
considered to be improper use:
The supplied I/O Splitter must not be used instead of a
FlowTimer+ Hub to connect FlowTimer+ devices to each other!
It can only be used within an I/O connection between
FlowTimer+ and FlowTimer+ Hub to connect accessories!
The water sensors are only suitable for electrically conductive
drinking water.
The FlowTimer+ Protect is not directly supported, but only
indirectly via a group alarm via FlowTimer+ and FlowTimer+
Hub.
No telephones, ISDN, other devices or adapters may be
connected.
The Sonoff 433 RF Brigde cannot be used with the modified
DW2-RF sensor!
Therefore the EweLink App is also not usable!

System description FlowTimer+ Remote Set
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4 System description FlowTimer+ Remote Set
4.1 Scope of delivery FlowTimer+ Remote Set
Fig. 4.1: Scope of delivery FlowTimer+ Remote Set
1
Radio Receiver
2
Wireless water sensor (3 pieces)
3
Radio remote control (battery included)
4
battery 27A/12V (3 pieces)
5
I/O Splitter
6
I/O connection cable 1m
7
DC extension cable 1m
8
DC input cable
9
DC output cable
10
I/O receiver cable
16
Throwing Antenna

Installation
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5 Installation
5.1 Placement of the radio water sensors
Place the water sensors on the floor in such a way that in
case of alarm the four golden contact surfaces can come
into contact with water.
5.2 Placement of receiver, splitter and cables
Place the receiver, splitter and all I/O cables higher than
the water sensor to protect them from water in case of
flooding.
5.3 Electrical connection
Plug the I/O receiver cable (10) of the radio receiver (1) into the
FlowTimer+ I/O connector.
If the connector is already occupied or the cable (10) is too short,
please use the splitter (5) and the I/O connection cable (6)
additionally.
When the I/O plug is plugged into the socket, this must
cause a clicking noise. If not, please check again if the
plug is properly engaged!
When disconnecting connections, please make sure to
press the locking tabs of the I/O connectors!

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Disconnect the 24V power supply cable (from the power supply
unit) from FlowTimer+ and connect it to the DC input cable (8)
of the receiver (1).
Connect the DC output cable (9) of the receiver to the
FlowTimer+ power supply connector.
This cable (9) is somewhat short, if necessary use the
DC extension cable (7).
5.4 Commissioning
Open the three wireless water sensors (2) by carefully (without
tools) levering the covers (bottom side, with the four golden
contacts) away from the upper part with your fingers.
Do not pull on the two internal sensor cables!
Danger of destruction!
Now insert the supplied 12V batteries (4). Please pay attention
to the polarity +/-)!
Only 27A 12V special batteries may be used!
Carefully close the covers again.

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5.5 Teach water sensor
Open the receiver (1) by carefully levering the cover (bottom
side) away from the upper part.
The red LED above the "Learn" button is solid red.
Now press the "Learn" button in the receiver for 1 second
The LED goes out after a short time
You now have about 10 seconds to teach a water sensor.
To connect a water sensor (2) to the radio receiver (1), bridge
two contact surfaces (13) (short distance, see picture) with wet
fingers or an electrically conductive object.
The red LED (above the "Learn" button on the receiver) will
immediately light up briefly three times.
After about 10 seconds, it will be permanently red.
The water sensor is now taught-in.

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5.6 Teach remote control
Open the receiver (1) by carefully levering the cover (bottom
side) away from the upper part.
The red LED above the "Learn" button is solid red.
Now press the "Learn" button in the receiver for 1 second
The LED goes out after a short time
You now have approx. 10 seconds to teach a remote control.
To teach the remote control (3), press the button 15 and then
the button 14.
The red LED (above the "Learn" button of the receiver) lights
up three times immediately after pressing the button.
After about 2 seconds, it will be permanently red.
The remote control is now learned. The buttons "Horn" and
"Mute" of the remote control are not used!

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5.7 Deleting the programming
Press the "Learn" button (11) 8 times briefly.
The LED above the "Learn" button flashes each time.
After pressing 8 times, the LED flashes briefly 3 times.
All codes stored in the radio receiver are now deleted.
5.8 Functional test
Start FlowTimer+ and wait until the flow duration indicator stops
flashing.
For testing, bridge the sensor surfaces (13) of each water sensor one
after the other at the final operating location by placing it on a damp
cloth.
The FlowTimer+ should then shut off after approx. 5 seconds.
Reset the FlowTimer+.
Now repeat this test with all water sensors.
To test, press the "lock" button 15 on the remote control (3) for about
3 seconds.
The FlowTimer+ will lock after approx. 5 seconds.
Now press the button 16 "reset" on the remote control for about 3
seconds.
The FlowTimer+ is reset.
By changing the position of the throwing antenna (16) the
radio transmission can be optimized if necessary.

Operation and function
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6 Operation and function
6.1 Operating states
6.1.1 Normal operation
If a wireless water sensor detects conductive drinking water, it is
shut off via FlowTimer+.
FlowTimer+ can be locked or reset via the remote control.
6.1.2 Restarting the system
An alarm reset can be done via radio remote control, via the
connected FlowTimer+ or its supply voltage.
A further prerequisite is that all water detectors are dry again and
the splinter did not get wet!
6.1.3 Battery pre-alarm
The water sensors have NO battery pre-alarm!
The battery must therefore be replaced regularly
(see Maintenance) to ensure proper operation.

Troubleshooting, maintenance
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7 Troubleshooting, maintenance
If a shutdown has occurred, first check all locations of the
water sensors for possible water accumulation.
If the connected FlowTimer+ shuts down without any reason,
disconnect the I/O of the receiver(10) from the I/O connector of
FlowTimer+.
Now check your FlowTimer+ system according to the
instructions of the respective products.
7.1 Maintenance
Interval
Action
Monthly
Restart the entire system and check its
function (see "Instructions FlowTimer+ Set").
Annually
All batteries should be replaced annually.

Packing, transport, storage
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8 Packing, transport, storage
Damage in transit!
Insufficiently protected systems can be damaged during
transport.
Transport the system protected from moisture and dirt in
shockproof packaging.
Avoid exceeding or falling below the permissible bearing
temperature.
Protect electrical connections from damage with
protective caps.
The system must be transported or stored in the packaging
provided until installation.
Incorrect storage can cause damage to the system!
Store system dry and dust-free!
Storage temperature: -30°C to +60°C

Disposal and conformity
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9 Disposal and conformity
Information on the Ordinance on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Act on the marketing, return and environmentally sound disposal
of electrical and electronic equipment (Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Act - ElektroG).
Note on the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act
(ElektroG):
Please dispose of old devices as prescribed by law at a
municipal collection point, or hand them in at a local retail
store free of charge.
Disposal in household waste is expressly prohibited
according to the Ordinance on Waste Equipment!
You can return devices received from us free of charge after
use by sending them back to us sufficiently stamped by post
to the address given in the imprint.
Old devices that contain harmful substances are marked with
the symbol of a crossed-out dustbin.
Battery Note
Used batteries must not be disposed of with unsorted
household waste. Owners of used batteries are legally
obliged to return them and can return them free of charge to
the points of sale. Batteries contain substances harmful to
the environment and health and must therefore be disposed
of properly.

Disposal and conformity
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