Aeon Labs LLC. DSB45 User Manual

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Water Sensor

Metal

Nonmetallic

Iron plates

Water

Aeotec by Aeon Labs Water Sensor

Your  Z-Wave  system  is  only  as  good  as  it  is  smart. Aeotec
by  Aeon  Labs’  Water  Sensor  brings  it  a  new  level  of
intelligence,  one  that  is  suited  to  both  safety  and
convenience.  Capable  of  detecting  either  the  presence  or
absence of water to as little as 3% of an inch, each sensor is
crafted into the smallest and most subtle of packages.

Familiarise yourself with your sensor

Iron plate

Water Sensor

Screw

AAA Battery

Double-Sided
Mounting Tape

Package Contents:

Water Sensor ×1

Iron Plate ×1

Screw ×2

AAA Battery ×2

Double-Sided Mounting Tape

×2

Quick Start

Your  Aeotec  by  Aeon  Labs’  Water  Sensor  is  capable  of
detecting  the  presence  or  absence  of  water.  Choosing  the
scenario  you  want  will  help  you  determine  where  best  to
place  your  sensor.  The  most  common  scenario  is  the
detection  of  leaking  water  from  the  likes  of  a  hot  water
system  or  an  air  conditioner.  In  other  instances  you  may
wish  to  detect  when  the  level  of  water  in  a  tank  has
decreased passed a certain level.

Probe

Prepare your Water Sensor

The first step is to activate your Water Sensor

1. Take out the back shell of Water Sensor

2. Remove the clear battery insulator by pulling it away from
the Water Sensor

With the battery insulator removed, your Water Sensor
powered and activated. It is now time prepare to install
your Water Sensor.

Choosing a position for the Water probe

The following tips will help you select a position that will
optimise the performance of your water probe.

If detecting the presence of water, your probe’s two prongs

should sit flat against the surface where water will collect.

Water

If detecting the absence of water, your probe’s two prongs

should sit at the minimum water level you want.

If detecting the absence of water, it’s fine to submerge your

probe in water - it’s waterproof.

Choosing a position for the Water Sensor

The following tips will help you select a position that will
optimise the performance of your Water Sensor.

Your water sensor is not waterproof or weatherproof, as such

you should not place it in any area where it is likely to get wet.
This includes not placing it directly underneath objects which
you may be monitoring for leaks, such as water heaters.

For an optimal wireless signal, position your Water Sensor 1

meter off of the ground.

Additionally, for an optimal wireless signal mount your Water

Sensor with its longest side vertical.

Will have an optimal wireless signal when affixed 1 meter or

above your home's floor.

Placed within 30 meters of another Z-Wave device that is

either a gateway or not powered by batteries.

If outdoors should be protected from the elements - such as

inside a recess or within a waterproof box

Keep Dry

Installation your Water Probe

Once you've selected the best position for both parts of your
Water Sensor to be installed, it's time to affix both to their
respective surfaces.

1. Affixing your water probe’s mounting plate

There is a magnet inside the water probe, if you’ve sure the
position where your water probe should install, only adsorption
your water probe up to a metal.

If you can’t find the metal to affixing your water probe. Use the
Iron plates .

1. installation your Water Sensor

Your water sensor’s mounting plate can be affixed using screws
or double-sided tape. You needn't worry about which end is the
top or the bottom, they can be mounted with either end at the top
- they're bidirectional.

If using screws, attach your water sensor’s mounting plate

using the screws. If either surface is soft, plasterboard for
instance, use the screw anchors.

If mounting your water sensor indoors in an area where itself

won't be exposed to condensation or moisture in the air, it is
possible to use mounting tape to affix it to a wall. To begin, wipe
the respective surface clean of any oil or dust. When the surface
has dried, peel one side of the tape back and attach it to the
corresponding section on the rear of main mounting plate.

Probe

Adding your Water Sensor to Z-Wave network

With your mounting plates prepared to hold each component of
your sensor, it’s time to add it to your Z-Wave network.

On  the  rear  of  your  water  sensor,  remove  the  spacing  tab  to
connect the batteries. Your water sensor’s LED will blink for 3
seconds.
Press the Z-Wave button on your primary Z-Wave controller /
gateway.  If  you’re  unsure  of  how  to  do  this,  refer  to  its  user
manual.
Press the Z-Wave button on your water sensor. If it has been
successfully  added  to  your  Z-Wave  network,  its  LED  will