Aeotec Water Sensor 6 User Manual

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Water Sensor 6 user guide.

Modified on: Wed, 20 Mar, 2019 at 11:02 PM

Aeotec Water Sensor 6.

Aeotec Water Sensor 6 (https://aeotec.com/z-wave-water-sensor) has been crafted as a safety sensor to help detect
and prevent floods and water leaks using Z-Wave Plus (http://aeotec.com/z-wave-plus). It is powered by Aeotec’s
Gen5 (http://aeotec.com/z-wave-gen5) technology.

To see whether Water Sensor 6 is known to be compatible with your Z-Wave system or not, please reference our Z-

Wave gateway comparison (http://aeotec.com/z-wave-gateways) listing. The technical specifications of Water
Sensor 6 (https://aeotec.freshdesk.com/solution/articles/6000176513-water-sensor-6-technical-specification-)can be

viewed at that link.

Familiarize yourself with your Water Sensor 6.

Water Sensor 6 has the following elements;

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Important safety information.

Please read this and other device guides carefully. Failure to follow the recommendations set forth by Aeotec Limited
may be dangerous or cause a violation of the law. The manufacturer, importer, distributor, and /or reseller will not be
held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from not following any instructions in this guide or in other
materials.

Keep product and batteries away from open flames and extreme heat. Avoid direct sun light or heat exposure. Always
remove all batteries from products that are being stored and not used. Batteries may damage the appliance if they
leak. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Ensure correct polarity when inserting the batteries. Improper battery use
may damage the product.

To optimally detect water and leaks, Water Sensor 6 is intended for use in dry locations that then become wet.

Contains small parts; keep away from children.

Quick Start.

Power on Water Sensor 6.

Water Sensor 6 ships with its battery pre-installed but disconnected. To connect the battery;

1. Remove the battery tab by pulling it away from water sensor.

2. Press the sensor's Action Button; its LED will blink to indicate that the sensor is powered.

3. Secure Water Sensor 6's water proof cover using the screw provided in the package. On the rear of Water

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Sensor 6 you'll find 2 screw holes in opposing corners; one screw hole will not contain a screw. Insert the
provided screw into the empty hole and tighten it with a screw driver.

After securing the sensor plate your Water Sensor unit will have the waterproof rating of IP65.

Adding your Sensor to your Z-Wave Network.

With your sensor powered on you'll need to add it to your Z-Wave network.

1. Put your Z-Wave controller / gateway into "add new product" mode. This is sometimes referred to as pairing
or inclusion mode within some software. If you are unsure of how to do this, please refer to your gateway's
user manual.

2. Water Sensor 6 can be connected to your Z-Wave network using standard or advanced security. Standard
security is recommended - advanced security will decrease battery life and response time and is also typically
not needed for devices that do not control access or the electronics in your home.

To connect Water Sensor 6 to your gateway using standard security: Press its Action Button once; its LED
flash will flash green which will indicate it has entered pairing mode.

To connect Water Sensor 6 to your gateway using advanced security: Tap its Action Button twice within 1
second; its LED will flash blue to indicate that it has entered pairing mode.

3. If your Water Sensor was added successfully, its RGB LED will change colour for 2 seconds: solid green with
basic security or solid blue for advanced security. After 2 seconds have passed, Water Sensor 6 will enter
Wakeup Mode during which its LED will flash orange to indicate that it is awake and ready to receive
commands and configurations from your Z-Wave gateway. You may tap its Action Button to put it back to
sleep.

Should Water Sensor 6 fail to connect to your gateway its LED will be red for 2 seconds after which it'll return to
displaying a gradient of colours. If pairing fails please follow the previous steps again ensuring that your Z-Wave
gateway is in the correct mode.