Bresser Connect Instruction Manual
Bresser Connect
Art. No. 70-20000
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction Manual
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Istruzioni per l‘uso
Instrucciones de uso
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Bedienungsanleitung .................4
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Instruction Manual ................... 15
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Mode d’emploi .........................25
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Handleiding .............................. 37
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struzioni per l’uso .................... 47
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Instrucciones de uso ............... 58
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Garanzia e assistenza .................... 69
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General Information
About this Instruction Manual
These operating instructions are to be considered a component of the device. Please read the safety instructions and
the operating instructions carefully before use. Keep these instructions for renewed use at a later date. When the device is
sold or given to someone else, the instruction manual must be provided to the new owner/user of the product.
The device is intended only for indoor use.
DANGER!
You will find this symbol in front of every section of text which deals with the risk of severe injury or even death in the event
of improper use.
NOTE!
You will find this symbol in front of every section of text which deals with the risk of damage to property or the environment.
General Warnings
RISK of bodily injury!
Children should only use the device under adult supervision. Keep packaging material, like plastic bags and rubber bands,
out of the reach of children, as these materials pose a choking hazard.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
This device contains electronic components that operate via a power source (batteries). Children should only use the device
under adult supervision. Only use the device as described in the manual; otherwise, you run the risk of an electric shock.
RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN!
Leaking battery acid can lead to chemical burns. Avoid contact of battery acid with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In
the event of contact, rinse the affected region immediately with a plenty of water and seek medical attention.
RISK OF FIRE/EXPLOSION!
Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the recommended batteries. Do not short-circuit the device or
batteries, or throw them into a fire. Excessive heat or improper handling could trigger a short-circuit, a fire or an explosion.
RISK of property damage!
Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer. The dealer will contact the Service
Centre and can send the device in to be repaired, if necessary.
Protect the device from severe shocks!
Use only the recommended batteries. Always replace weak or empty batteries with a new, complete set of batteries at
full capacity. Do not use batteries from different brands or with different capacities. The batteries should be removed from
the unit if it has not been used for a long time.
Never recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries. This could lead to explosion during the charging process. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage related to improperly installed batteries.
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BRESSER Connect
Home Automation with Remote Access for iOS & Android Devices
Thank you for purchasing the new BRESSER Connect system. This instrument will allows you to use your iOS / Android
devices to monitor and control your home sensors and power devices wirelessly via your home network or Internet. Read
this manual carefully to fully explore the features and functions of the new product
Scope of deliveries (Fig. 1)
Before installing please check the completeness of the scope of deliveries:
A) Wind meter with mount brackets and screws
B) Rain gauge with cement dowel and fixing screws
C) Thermo-hygromneter
D) Soil moisture sensor
E) Energy meter socket
F) Gateway
G) Mains adapter
User manual
Instruction Manual
To operate the devices contained in the set, the following batteries are required (not included):
4 x AA, 2 x AAA, 1 x CR2450, 3 x LR44
Parts Scheme (Fig. 2 and 3)
Basic functions:
1. Gateway: Communicates between the remote devices (sensors & sockets) and the WiFi router
2. Wind meter: Provides wind speed/ direction, temperature & humidity measurements
3. Rain gauge: Provides rainfall measurements
4. Thermo-hygrometer: Provides temperature & humidity measurements
5. Soil moisture sensor: Provides soil moisture, soil temperature & air temperature measurements
6. Energy meter socket: Provides energy, electricity power & cost measurements
Additional tools needed for installation
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Hexagonal Key
• Electric drill
• Pencil
• Level
• Mast, 1 – 1.25 inch (2.54 – 3.18 cm) in diameter (to mount the wind meter)
App download (BRESSER Connect)
Please download and install the app from Apple Store (iOS device) or Google Play (Android device).
Name of the app: BRESSER Connect
Note: Please setup the WiFi gateway before the other sensors, then setup the sensor one by one. (Do not set up multiple
sensors at the same time!)
Setting up the gateway (Fig. 2, 1)
1) Connects LAN cable of the gateway to one of the available port on the back of your WiFi router
2) Connects the 4.5V adapter to the gateway and the green LED will flash quickly for initial startup. Wait until the LED
stops the continuous flashing and the startup is completed
(Make sure the WiFi router is turned on before switching on the gateway)
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Note: Please refer to “Router compatibility” and “Troubleshooting” sections if you encounter any problem when setting up
the gateway.
Wind meter (Fig. 3, 2)
• 1. Registration and setup
1) Align and connect the wind speed cups and wind vane to the wind meter and tighten the screws.
2) Place the wind meter next to the gateway.
3) Enable your WiFi reception on your iOS / Android device and run the “ BRESSER Connect” app .
4) Select “Weather” and then tap the “ i ” on the upper right corner to enter the setting display.
5) Tap “Wind, Temperature, Humidity”.
6) Tap ”+” on the upper right to add a new wind meter.
7) Open the battery door of the wind meter.
8) Use the compass on the wind meter and turn the wind vane so it is pointing due north (Fig. 4).
9) Hold the wind vane pointing due north and do not allow it to turn. Insert 2 pieces of AA batteries according to the
polarity indicated. The red LED indicator above the battery cover of the wind meter will flash few times right after battery
installation. Be sure the vane is pointing due north at the moment when red LED flashes and the calibration is now
completed.
10) If the wind vane is not pointing due north when the red LED first flashes, remove batteries and repeat step 8 and 9.
11) Tap “Connect” on the app within 30 seconds of battery installation to search for the wind meter.
12) Once connected, “Sensor is connected” appears and you have successfully registered your wind meter. You may
proceed to change the name and photo. Tap the “Save” icon on the upper right corner anytime to save and exit.
Replace the battery cover and tighten the screws on the wind meter
13) Return to the “Weather” main display and the wind speed/ direction, temperature and humidity readings will appear
within a short period.
• 2. Testing the effective transmission range
It is recommended to perform a simple transmission test before mounting the wind meter so as to ensure it is within the effective transmission range.
1) Select a mounting location for the wind meter that is:
- outdoors, not blocked on top or sides, so wind can freely reach the wind meter
- within 100 meter (328 feet) open area from the gateway. The distance is reduced when obstacles are between
the wind meter and the gateway
- Place the wind meter 1 meter above ground to simulate the minimum height after mounting
2) If there is wind when testing, let the wind meter run freely and follow the steps below:
- Run the app and go to the “Weather” page (make sure your WiFi is enabled on your iOS / Android device and
you are within the WiFi coverage area)
- If wind speed/direction readings continue to change and update every few minutes, your wind meter is within the
effective transmission range. Go to below section for mounting your wind meter.
3) If there is no wind when testing, wait for 25 minutes and follow below steps:
- Run the app and goes to the “Weather” page (make sure your WiFi is enabled on your iOS / Android device and
you are within the WiFi coverage area)
- If wind speed/direction reading still appears on the screen, your wind meter is within the effective transmission
range. Go to below section for mounting your wind meter
- If “---“ appears on the wind speed/direction page or “sensor is not connected” appears on its setting page, the
wind meter is out of the range.
Shorten the distance between the wind meter and the gateway. Go to the wind meter setting page and tap [Connect]
again to reconnect the sensor. Repeat this procedure until the sensor is connected.
Note: If you have run the Connect system for a long period of time, and one day your wind meter fails to connect with the
system while the rest of the sensors work fine, it’s likely that the battery level in the wind meter is low. Please reinstall new
batteries and follow the setup procedure in the manual to reconnect with your Connect system.
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• 3. Mounting the wind meter (Fig. 5)
Important: Before mounting, be sure the wind meter and gateway are within the effective transmission range
Hinweis: To mount the wind meter, you need a mast (not supplied) about 1 – 1.25 inches (2.54 – 3.1 cm) in diameter, and
the hardware necessary to fasten it to the mounting location. If you previously installed such a mast (for mounting antenna, for
example), you can mount the anemometer on that mast.
1. If necessary, mount and ground a mast as directed in the instructions provided with the mast.
2. Place the supplied U-shaped metal plates around the mast. Insert 4 pieces of the supplied hex screws through the
holes of the U-shaped plates and the holes on the wind meter’s mounting bracket.
(The wind vane is above the wind cup and the metal bar of the wind meter is in horizontal level)
3. Tighten the supplied Hex nut onto both ends of each screw.
Rain gauge (Fig. 3, 3)
• 1. Registration and setup
1) Place the rain gauge next to the gateway.
2) Enable your WiFi reception on your iOS / Android device and run the “BRESSER Connect” App.
3) Select “Weather” and then tap the “ i ” on the upper right corner to enter the setting display.
4) Tap “Rainfall”.
5) Tap ”+” on the upper right to add a new rain gauge.
6) Press the tabs back as indicated in fig. 6 to unlock the rain gauge cover.
7) Lift the rain gauge cover off its base. Then carefully remove the packing tape from the bucket assembly.
8) Open the battery cover .
9) Tap “Connect” on the app to search for the rain gauge
10) Insert 2 pieces of AA batteries according to the polarity indicated and close the battery cover within 30 seconds
after tapping the “Connect”.
11) Once connected, “Sensor is connected” appears and you have successfully registered your rain gauge. You may
proceed to change the name and photo. Tap the “Save” icon on the upper right corner anytime to save and exit.
12) Replace and lock the rain gauge cover on the base.
13) Return to the “Weather” main display and the rainfall reading will appear after a short time.
• 2. Testing the effective transmission range
It is recommended to perform a simple transmission test before mounting the rain gauge so as to ensure it is within the effective transmission range.
1) Select a mounting location for the rain gauge that is:
- a flat, level surface and look for a location where the rain gauge can be placed 1 meter or more above ground level
for best transmission
- Within 50 meter (164 feet) open area from the gateway. Reduced distance if obstacles are between the rain gauge
and the monitor
- In an area not blocked on the top or sides, so rain can freely reach the rain gauge (for example, not under an
overhang or too close to a building or fence)
Cautions:
• To prevent false rainfall readings caused by water splashes, do not choose a location that is not level or that is too close
to the ground, a swimming pool, lawn sprinklers, or anywhere water might accumulate or run off
• The screen in the cylinder of the rain gauge filters most debris (such as leaves) that might fall into the rain gauge. To avoid
frequent build-up of debris in the cylinder, do not mount the rain gauge too close to trees or plants
2) If there is rain when testing, let the rain gauge work freely and follow below steps:
• Run the app and go0 to the “Weather” page (make sure your WiFi is enabled on your iOS / Android device and you are
within the WiFi coverage area)
• If rainfall readings continue to change and update every few minutes, your rain gauge is within the effective transmission
range. Go to below section for mounting your rain gauge.
3) If rainfall readings continue to change and update every few minutes, your rain gauge is within the effective
transmission range. Go to below section for mounting your rain gauge.
• Run the app and go to the “Weather” page (make sure your WiFi is enabled on your iOS / Android device and you are
within the WiFi coverage area)
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• If rainfall readings still appear on the screen, your rain gauge is within the effective transmission range. Go to below section for mounting your rain gauge.
• If “---“ appears on the rainfall reading area or “sensor is not connected” appears on its setting page, your rain gauge is
out of the range. Shorten the distance between the rain gauge & gateway. Go to the rain gauge settings page and tap
[Connect] again to reconnect the sensor. Repeat this procedure until the sensor is connected.
NOTE: If you have run the BRESSER Connect system for a long period of time, and one day your rain gauge fails to connect with the system while the rest of the sensors work fine, it’s likely that the battery level in the rain gauge is low. Please
reinstall new batteries and follow the setup procedure in the manual to reconnect with your BRESSER Connect system.
• 3. Mounting the rain gauge
Before mounting the rain gauge, be sure the rain gauge & monitor are within the effective transmission range and that batteries
are installed.
1) Hold the base of the rain gauge flat against the mounting surface then use a level to make sure the rain gauge
(as it resst on the mounting surface) is horizontally level.
2) Use a pencil to trace the inside of the mounting holes on the base of the rain gauge to mark the screw locations.
3) Drill a hole in the center of each marked location and insert the supplied plastic screw plugs
Hold the rain gauge against the mounting surface so the holes on the base are aligned with the plugs, then thread
the supplied washer head screws into each hole and use a screwdriver to tighten them.
Thermo-hygrometer (Fig. 3, 3)
• 1. Registration and setup
1) Place the thermo-hygrometer next to the gateway
2) Enable your WiFi reception on your iOS / Android device and run the “BRESSER Connect” app
3) Select “Weather” and then tap the “ i ” on the upper right corner to enter the setting display
4) Tap “Temperature, Humidity”
5) Tap ”+” on the upper right to add a new thermo-hygrometer
6) Open the battery door on the thermo-hygrometer
7) Tap “Connect” on the app to search for the thermo-hygrometer
8) Insert 2 pieces of AAA batteries according to the polarity within 30 seconds after tapping the “Connect”.
9) Once the connection is established, “Sensor is connected” appears and you have successfully registered your sensor.
You may proceed to change the name & photo. Tap the “Save” icon on the upper right corner anytime to save and exit.
Close the battery door of the sensor
10) Return to the “Weather” main display and the temperature & humidity reading will appear after a short time
• 2. Testing the effective transmission range & setup
1) Select a location that is within the effective transmission range (100meters open area) and place the
hermo-hygrometer there. Reduce distance if obstacles are between the thermo-hygrometer & the gateway.
2) The thermo-hygrometer should be placed 1 meter above ground and avoid direct sunlight.
3) Wait for 25 minutes and follow below steps:
- Run the app and go to the “Weather” page (make sure your WiFi is enabled on your iOS / Android device and
you are within the WiFi coverage area)
- If temperature and humidity readings of the thermo-hygrometer still appear on the screen, your sensor is within the
effective transmission range and the sensor can be mounted.
- If “---“ appears on the thermo-hygrometer page or “sensor is not connected” appears on its setting page, your t
hermo-hygrometer is out of the range. Shorten the distance between the sensor and the gateway. Go to the
“temperature & humidity” setting page and tap [Connect] again to reconnect the sensor. Repeat this procedure until
the sensor is connected
NOTE: If you have run the BRESSER Connect system for a long period of time, and one day your thermo-hygrometer fails
to connect with the system while the rest of the sensors work fine, it’s likely that the battery level in the thermo-hygrometer is
low. Please check the sensor and if the low battery icon appears on the LCD display, please reinstall new batteries and follow
the setup procedure in the manual to reconnect with your BRESSER Connect system.
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Soil moisture sensor (Fig. 3, 5)
• 1. Registration
1) Place the soil sensor next to the gateway
2) Enable your WiFi reception on your iOS / Android device and run the “BRESSER Connect” app
3) Select “Garden” and then tap the “ i ” on the upper right corner to enter the setting display
4) Tap “OK” in the [Install a new sensor now?] or tap “Sensor list” and tap “+” to add a new sensor
5) Tap “Connect” on the app to search for the soil sensor.
6) Pull out the plastic strip from the battery compartment (or insert 1 piece of CR2450 battery inside the battery
compartment) of the soil sensor within 30 seconds after tapping the “Connect”. Once connection is established,
“Sensor is connected” appears and you have successfully registered your soil sensor. You may proceed to change
the name & photo. Tap the “Save” icon on the upper right corner anytime to save and exit.
7) Return to the “Garden” main display. Swipe up or down and the soil moisture readings will appear.
• 2. Setup
1) Select a location for the soil sensor that is within the effective transmission range (30 meter in open area). Reduce
distance if obstacles are between the soil sensor and the gateway.
- Remove the protecting tube from the soil sensor (fig. 7, B). Always clean the 2 metal pins located on the bottom of
the probe before use or taking another reading from a different pot or location
- Softly push the probe into soil to avoid damage to the 2 metal pins located at the front of the probe
- Insert the probe straight up as vertically as possible. If you are using a pot, insert about halfway between the plant
stem and the edge of the pot. For pots over 12 inch diameter, position the probe about a third of the way between the
stem and the edge of the pot.
- Push the probe down until the soil moisture sensor (or soil temperature sensor) reaches the root (or seedbed) level
or about two thirds of the depth of the pot. Never insert the probe beyond the level as shown in fig. 7 (A).
2) If your sensor is within the effective transmission range, the soil moisture reading will remain on the screen after
25 minutes of setup. If “---“ reading appears or “sensor is not connected” appears on its setting page after 25 minutes
of setup, your soil sensor is out of range. Shorten the distance between the sensor and the gateway. Go to the
“garden” setting page and tap [Connect] again to reconnect the sensor. Repeat this procedure until the sensor is
connected.
NOTE: If you have run the BRESSER Connect system for a long period of time, and one day your soil sensor fails to connect with the system while the rest of the sensors work fine, it’s likely that the battery level in the soil sensor is low. Please
check the sensor and if the low battery icon appears on the LCD display, please reinstall new batteries and follow the setup
procedure in the manual to reconnect with your BRESSER Connect system
Notes:
• The soil sensor measures electric current flowing between the 2 metal pins on the probe and converts the signal into
soil moisture level indication. Due to the fact that electrical conductivity varies between different type & density of soils
and fertilizers as well as the positioning & depth of the probe, the moisture level reading may vary accordingly and this is
normal. The soil moisture level is to provide general reference of the soil moisture condition only and the manufacturer
does not take any liability for any loss or damage caused to your plants.
• The soil sensor may not be able to measure the soil moisture accurately for very coarse or grave soils due to possible
non-conductive air gaps or spacing hidden inside the soil. In this case the soil moisture reading may be lower than expected and this is normal.
• The sensing cycle of the soil moisture is around 10 minute. After watering, wait for around 10 minute or more before the
soil moisture level is updated on display and allow time for the water to penetrate into the soil for about 10 minutes.
• The operating temperature range of soil sensor is 0°C to 50°C. Accurate measurements and proper function of the sensors are not guaranteed when parts of the BRESSER Connect are out of the range of the operating temperature.
• WATERING
Different plants require different level of soil moisture. Some plants prefer drier soil conditions and some like to be kept moist.
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