WITTE Digital WAVE-Box User manual

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USER MANUAL

This manual also refers to the WITTE Digital
WAVE-Box as “WAVE-Box”, “product”
or “system”.
For questions, information or ordering user
instructions, please contact the manufacturer:
WITTE Velbert GmbH & Co. KG
Höferstraße 3-15
42551 Velbert
Germany
T: 00 800 99 0000 33
[email protected]
www.witte.digital

User Manual
WITTE Digital
WAVE

Table of Contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 Intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse 5
1.2 Safety symbols used in this manual 5
2 Product Descriptions 6
2.1 General description of the WITTE Digital WAVE-System 6
2.2 Technical data 7
2.3 Product elements 7
2.4 Visual signals 8
2.4.1 Visual signals charging LED (8) 8
2.4.2 Visual signals battery indicator (9) 8
3 Safety Information 9
3.1 Important safety warnings 9
4 How To Start And Stop Using a Vehicle 11
4.1 Using the WITTE Digital WAVE-App 11
4.1.1 How to install the WITTE Digital WAVE-App 12

4.1.2 How to create an account 12
4.2 How to lock and unlock a vehicle 12
4.2.1 How to perform a safety check 12
4.2.2 How to unlock a vehicle 13
4.2.3 How to lock a vehicle 14
4.3 How to charge the battery 15
4.3.1 How to check the battery level 15
4.3.2 How to charge the WAVE-Box in the vehicle 16
4.3.3 How to charge the WAVE-Box outside the vehicle
using the vehicle adapter 17
4.3.4 How to charge the WAVE-Box outside the vehicle
using a micro-USB cable (slow charging) 18
5 Maintenance 20
6 Troubleshooting 21
7 Privacy Statement 23
8 Declaration of Conformity And Compliance 24

Introduction
Congratulations with your WITTE Digital WAVE-Box. This manual is part of the product.
The manual is intended for the end- user of the WITTE Digital WAVE-Box.
Please familiarize yourself with all the included information before installing or using
your product. The product must only be used as described in this manual and for the
specied application scenarios.
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The product should not be used in vehicles
where the WITTE Digital WAVE-Box cannot
be stored in a closed and safe location
where the WAVE-Box could be subject to
weather inuences or theft.The product is
not intended to be used for other purposes
other than described above.
The WITTE Digital WAVE-Box must only be
used with the following original accessories,
software and components:
WITTE Digital WAVE-App
Wall charger
Hook-and-loop fastener (2x3 strips)
Vehicle adapter
WITTE Digital WAVE-Data (optional)
The product may only be used according to
the instructions as described in this manual.
All use other than described in this manual
is seen as unintended use.
1.1 Intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse
1.2 Safety symbols used in this manual
The WITTE Digital WAVE-Box is intended to be used as a product to access passenger
vehicles, commercial vehicles and transporters. The product is intended to be used together
with the WITTE Digital WAVE-App, that needs to be installed on a mobile device. The Box should
be used in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and transporters only.
DANGER!
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Notice indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in property damage.

2 Product Descriptions
The WAVE-Box will be positioned safely in the vehicle and connected to any 12V socket
in the vehicle.The car key will be placed in the car key drawer of the WAVE-Box.
The user needs to install the WITTE Digital WAVE-App and create an account.
By means of the WAVE-App, a vehicle can be locked or unlocked: mechanical components
in the WAVE-Box push the button on the car key in order to locked or unlock the vehicle.
Access rights can be managed by the Car Company through the WAVE-Portal.
2.1 General description of the WITTE Digital WAVE-System
The WITTE Digital WAVE system comprises the WITTE Digital WAVE-Box,
the WITTE Digital WAVE-App and the WITTE Digital WAVE-Portal.
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System name WITTE Digital WAVE
Type WAVE-Box
Design 2.4
Year 2017
Voltage 12V
Power (standby) 1.2mA (battery)
External power (battery charging) 1.8A max
External power (battery charged) Approx. 18am
Radio technology BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
Radio frequency 2.4GHz ISMBand
Operating temperature range -20ºC to +60ºC
Max. relative humidity Max 50% at +60ºC
Protection class IP31
Weight 0.91kg
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 79.5mm
VW1
BUTTON UPWORDS
PWR
PWR
PWR
TEST
ON
1 2 3 4
PWR
PWR
PWR
TEST
ON
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1. Car key
drawer
2. WAVE-Box
3. Wall charger
(optional)
4. Vehicle adapter
5. Micro-USB
port (5V)
6. Adapter port 1
(12V)
7. Adapter port 2
(12V)
8. Charging LED
9. Battery
indicator
10. On/off switch
11. TEST button
2.2 Technical data
2.3 Product elements

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Battery
indicator
Battery level (%) Stand by Normal operation Recommended action
60 ÷ 100 % > 3 weeks 1 ÷ 2 weeks No action needed
30 ÷ 60 % 1 ÷ 2 weeks 3 ÷ 10 days Watch the battery's state,
good to go for charging
1 ÷ 30 % > 1 week max. 2 days Go for charging
< 1 % No
operation is
possible
No operation is
possible
Charging needed! Even
for only storage of the
WAVE-box (protection of
batteries)
2.4.1 Visual signals charging LED
2.4.2 Visual signals battery indicator
2.4 Visual signals
Charging
LED
Meaning
Battery is charging
Battery is slow charging
Battery is not charging

3 Safety Information
3.1 Important safety warnings
WARNING!
Please take the time to read the general safety instructions. Follow all instructions.
This will avoid re, explosions, electric shocks or other hazards that may result in damage to
property and/or severe or fatal injuries.
Please read all safety information and instructions.The manufacturer is not liable for
cases of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or
non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the warranty will be voided.
Keep all safety information and instructions for future reference and pass them on to
subsequent users of the system.
The system is intended for use in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles
and transporters.
This system is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted
physical, sensory or intellectual capability or lack of experience and/or knowledge,
unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or provides
them with instructions on how to use the system. Children should be supervised in
order to ensure that they do not play with the system.
Use the system within the specied performance limits.
Do not expose the system to re, explosions or other hazards.
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Only a qualied person may carry out the installation and the initial activation.
All local regulations must be followed.
Always protect the WAVE-Box from direct sunlight and never place the WAVE-Box in
direct light.
Always make sure the WAVE-Box is positioned safely in the vehicle. Make sure that
the WAVE-Box does not cause any risks to the drivers or passengers.Without
sufcient xing the WAVE-Box can cause hazards for the vehicle driver or passengers
in case of a full brake application (i.e. head injuries).
To avoid overheating, do not cover the device, do not use near heat sources or in
direct sunlight and only at ambient temperatures of between -20°C and +60°C.
Be vigilant at all times, and always be careful with what you are doing. Do not use
electrical equipment if you are lacking in concentration or awareness, or are under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Even a moment of inattentiveness can
lead to serious accidents and injuries when using electrical equipment.
Be careful when closing the drawer of the WAVE-Box. Risk of crushing ngers!
Never touch the WAVE-Box or the components with wet hands.
The system must be stored in a dry place between -20°C and +60°C.
Do not attempt to open, modify or repair the WAVE-Box. Do not drop, puncture,
break or expose to high pressure. Do not attempt to replace the batteries.
Beware, the risk of explosion when replacing an incorrect type of battery.
Alterations to the products and technical modications are not permitted.
NOTICE!
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Conguration, servicing, and
repairs must only be made by an authorized reseller or installer.
Do not attempt to replace the batteries. Beware, the risk of explosion when replacing
an incorrect type of battery. Handle the used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

4 How To Start And Stop Using a Vehicle
WARNING!
Read all safety information in the chapter Safety Information before using the product.
Check the product for any damage before use. If there is any visible damage, a strong odor,
or excessive overheating of components, unplug all the connections immediately and stop
using the system.
In order to use the WITTE Digital WAVE system, you should be a registered user at a
participating car company.
4.1 Using the WITTE Digital WAVE-App
NOTICE!
More information on how to use the WITTE Digital WAVE-App is available on
www.witte.Digital
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4.1.1 How to install the WITTE Digital WAVE-App
To install the WITTE Digital WAVE-App:
1. Download and install the WITTE Digital WAVE-App from the App Store or
Google Play Store.
2. Open the WITTE Digital WAVE-App.
3. Follow the instructions in the WITTE Digital WAVE-App on how to create an account
(see How to create an account).
4.1.2 How to create an account
4.2 How to lock and unlock a vehicle
To create an account:
1. Open the WITTE Digital WAVE-App.
2. Tap on create new account.
3. Follow the instructions and complete the registration process.
4. Check your email. You will receive a conrmation email.
NOTICE!
If you still haven't received an email after some time, please check your spam folder and junk
mail.
5. Tap on the link in the email to conrm the registration.
6. Log in to the WAVE-App.
WARNING!
Always perform a safety check before you start using the vehicle.

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4.2.1 How to perform a safety check
To perform a safety check:
1. Make sure that the WAVE-Box has been placed safely in the vehicle.The WAVE-Box
has been placed safely when it is at an easily accessible location (for example in the
trunk, feet area or glove department) where the WAVE-Box does not cause any risks
to the driver(s) or passenger(s).
2. Make sure that the WAVE-Box is not on a location in direct sunlight or where the
WAVE-Box is in direct sight.
4.1.2 How to create an account
To unlock a vehicle:
1. Make sure you have downloaded and installed the WITTE Digital WAVE-App
(see How to install the WITTE Digital WAVE-App).
2. Make sure you are a registered user and that you have received access rights by
verifying that available cars are visible through the WITTE Digital WAVE-App.
3. Make sure you have created an account (see How to create an account)
4. Make sure to be within a distance of 0-15 meters of the vehicle.
NOTICE!
The distance within which the WAVE-Box can be controlled is strongly dependent on factors
like the shielding of the car, type of smartphone or bluetooth trafc.
5. Make sure you have enabled bluetooth on your mobile device.
6. Open the WITTE Digital WAVE-App.
7. Tap the lock/unlock button to unlock the vehicle.The WAVE-Box will unlock the
vehicle and will release the drawer so it can to be opened.
8. Now you can access the vehicle.
9. Locate the WAVE-Box in the vehicle.
10. Open the car key drawer 1of the WAVE-Box.
11. Take out the key. Close the car key drawer 1.

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CAUTION!
Be careful when closing the drawer of the WAVE-Box. Risk of crushing ngers!
12. Make sure that the WAVE-Box 2is connected to any 12V socket in the vehicle to
enable charging while driving.
13. You are ready to use the vehicle.
BUTTON UPWARDS
4.2.3 How to lock a vehicle
To lock a vehicle:
1. Make sure you have stopped the engine
of the vehicle.
2. Open the car key drawer 1of the
WAVE-Box.
3. Position the vehicle key in the car key
drawer 1.
4. Close the car key drawer 1.
NOTICE!
The key bed in the car key drawer is
designed to match the intended key-fob only.
Only place the original and intended key-fob
in the car key drawer and make sure to place
it in the correct position. Do not place any
remakes of the car-fob in the car key drawer
to prevent the risk of malfunctioning or
jamming of the key.

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4.3 How to charge the battery
4.3.1 How to check the battery level
To check the battery level:
1. Make sure on/off switch 10 is in the “ON” position.
2. Push the TEST button 11 .The battery indicator 9lights up.
CAUTION!
Be careful when closing the drawer of the WAVE-Box. Risk of crushing ngers!
5. Make sure that the WAVE-Box 2is connected to any 12V socket in the vehicle.
6. Make sure that the on/off switch 10 is in the “ON” position.
7. Get out of the vehicle.
8. Close all doors.
9. Open the WITTE Digital WAVE-App.
10. Tap lock/inlock button to lock both the vehicle and the car key drawer of the WAVE-Box.
11. Make sure that the vehicle is properly locked.
PWR
PWR
PWR
TEST
ON
PRESS

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Battery
indicator
Battery level (%) Stand by Normal operation Recommended action
60 ÷ 100 % > 3 weeks 1 ÷ 2 weeks No action needed
30 ÷ 60 % 1 ÷ 2 weeks 3 ÷ 10 days Watch the battery's state,
good to go for charging
1 ÷ 30 % < 1 week max. 2 days Go for charging
< 1 % No
operation is
possible
No operation is
possible
Charging needed! Even
for only storage of the
WAVE-box (protection of
batteries)
To charge the WAVE-Box in the vehicle:
1. Put the vehicle adapter 4in any 12V socket in your vehicle.
2. Connect the other end of the vehicle adapter 4to one of the adapter ports
6 7 on the WAVE-Box.The charging LED 8should light green during the charging
process.
4.3.2 How to charge the WAVE-Box in the vehicle
CAUTION!
Use only the supplied adapter with the product. Other adapters may damage the product.
Do not use the supplied adapter with other devices.
Use the vehicle adapter in a suitable and easily accessible 12 V socket. Make sure the
vehicle adapter can be disconnected from the 12 V socket at all times.
Make sure that the 12V adapter is not exposed to risk of damaging (high forces, risk of
cutting, exposed places or abnormal wear) which can lead to re, explosions, electric
shocks or other hazards that may result in damage to property or vehicle and/or severe
or fatal injuries.

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4.3.3 How to charge the WAVE-Box outside the vehicle
using the vehicle adapter
CAUTION!
Use only the supplied adapters with the product. Other adapters may damage the
product. Do not use the supplied adapters with other devices.
Use the wall charger in a suitable properly installed and easily accessible mains power
socket. Make sure the adapter can be disconnected from the mains at all times.
PWR
PWR
PWR
TEST
ON
12V
NOTICE:
dependent on the vehicle it might be necessary to start the ignition of vehicle.
3. After approx 2 hours the battery is fully charged.

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To charge the WAVE-Box outside the vehicle with the vehicle adapter:
1. Connect the vehicle adapter 4to the wall charger 3.
2. Put the wall charger 3in a suitable properly installed and easily accessible mains
power socket.
3. Connect the other end of the vehicle adapter 4to one of the adapter ports
6 7 on the WAVE-Box.The charging LED 8should light up green during the
charging process.
4. After approx 2 hours the battery should be fully charged. Remove the vehicle adapter
4and wall charger 3from the mains power socket. Disconnect the vehicle adapter
4from the adapter port 6 7 .
PWR
PWR
PWR
TEST
ON