La Crosse D112.104.E1.BP Product Overview

This socket is ONLY
for the

DO NOT insert
power plug

**H2O sensor with

LCD

Button

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW GUIDE

WIRELESS REMOTE WATER DETECTOR

WITH TEMP. & HUMIDITY MONITOR

Model: D112.104.E1.BP

IMPORTANT

This document provides general product information and
specifications. Please visit www.lacrossealerts.com for

complete set up a nd activation instructions.

Fir st, create an a cco unt at www.lacrossealerts.com. Once

you have an account, choose model TX70U-IT on the we bsite

to begin the set up process with step-by-step instructions.

Enter the key from the ACTI V ATION KEY CARD (included in

the package) when prompted by the website.

Need help? Visit:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/alerts

GENERAL USE AND APPLICATIONS

Insurance companies sit e water damage from faulty pl umbing
& frozen pipes as the third mos t com mon ca use o f homeowner
claims. While you can’t predict w ater l eaks or mechanical
failure, you can improve your response time with a La Crosse
Alerts™ Remote Monitor with Early Warning Alerts to help
you protect your property and minimize repair costs.*

Use your smartphone, tablet or computer to monitor for water
leaks and high or low temperature/humidity levels to prevent
frozen pipes or mol d growth. * Water damage can be caused by
frozen or broken pipes, rusty w ater heaters, leaky roofs,
basements and foundations from snow, rain or floods, faulty
plumbing installation, sump pump overf l ow, leaky dishwasher
hoses and washing machine overflow.*

Monitor and protect property: Connect the included gateway to
your existing network router, and register your remote monitor
on www.lacrossealerts.com to activate remote monitoring
with tex t an d e-m ail alerts.*

MONITORING APPLICATIONS

• Hom e, secon d hom e, office or rental property

• Kitchens, baths, laundry & pool rooms

• Uti l it y sinks, sumps & water hea ters

• Basements, garages, attics, greenhous es & f ar ms

• Near aquariums & terrariums

PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE:

1. Wireless Remote Water Detec tor w ith Temp.& Humidity
Monitor and mount ing brac ket (TX70U-IT)

2. H20 (water) sensor on 6 Ft. detachable cable (D000.104)
that detects WET (H20) or DRY (DRY) conditions.

3. Intern et Gate way wit h brac ket, AC adapter and LAN cable

4. Mounting hardware ( screw s an d dryw all a ncho r s)

PRINTED MATERIALS:

5. Printed Product Overview Guide (this document)
NOTE: Set up a nd activatio n inst ructi ons are onl ine:
www.lacrossealerts.com

6. IMPORTANT: Activation Key Card for
set up and activation. Do not throw away.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (NOT INCLUDED)

• Two fresh AAA, IEC LR03, 1.5V Alkaline batteries

• Two-sided tape as need ed

• Browser with hi gh speed Internet

• Network router

FEATURES AND MEASUREMENTS (Diagram 1)

water sensor.

LED

into it.

6-foot wire to plug into sensor

(A) Wireless Remote W ater Detector with Temp./Humidity:

• LCD displays ambient air t emp. & humidity

• LCD displays water status: W ET (H20) or DRY

• Transmits coll ected data to Internet Gateway

within a 200 Ft. wireless range.

• Weather resistant cas e ( not w ater proof)

Note: The case with LCD cannot get wet and may
be affected by high humidity conditions.

• Wall hanging or free standing

(B) H20 Water Sensor on 6 Ft. Detachable Cable:

• H20 sensor detects the presence or absence of water

• ** At tach it to the w ater detector case a nd place the

sensor on the f loor or other area you wish to monit or
for WET/DRY conditions.

• **The official D000.104 H20 Sensor can be plugged

into the sensor at any time without resetting.

HOW IT WORKS

• The wir eless sensor monitors wet/dry conditions and

temperature/humidity; it sends the data to the Internet
Gat eway within a 200 Ft. (60.96m) wi rel ess range.*

• Connect the Internet Gateway to your network router with

the included LAN cable. The Gatew ay us es yo ur hi gh
speed Internet connection to send the d ata to your own

account on www.lacrossealerts.com which you will
create using your preferred e-mail addr ess.*

• Once you register and activate the sensor and gateway,

you can monitor sensor(s) online from your Internet­enabled smartphone, tablet or computer , and receive
custom e-mail / text alerts*.

• Add up to 5 sensors (sold separately) per gateway to

monitor other areas.

PREPARE FORSETUP

1. Begin set up near your existing network router and a
computer with high-speed Internet a ccess.

2. Unpack package contents and insert the H2O sensor cord
into the TX70U-IT water d etector (see dia gram 1) .

SETUP AND ACTIVATION

1. Locate the Activation Key Card in the package for setup

instructions and the Activation Key. The Act ivati on Key i s
necessary to activate your sensor and Internet Gateway.
Please keep your Activation Card for reference.

2. Visit www.lacrossealerts.com with your A ct ivatio n Key

Card to create your account and activate the product.

ACTIVATION INFORMATION:

THE INCLUDED ACT IVATION KEY is good for
1 year of ENHANCED SERVICE wit h earl y warni ng text

& e-mail alerts, plus 4 more years of BASIC SERVICE
for standard remote monitoring.

Lost your Activation Key Card?

Contact Customer Support:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/alerts
Phone: [phone]

MEASUREMENT LOG DOWNLOAD

Once the sensor is activat ed an d buildi ng a mea suremen t log,
you can download the data as a comma separated values
(CSV) file. You must use an application such as Microsoft
Excel® or Google Docs® that supports comma separated
values ( CSV) formatted fi les t o view the t able dat a.

SELECT A LOCATION TO MOUNT WATER DETECTOR

• Select a locati on pr otected f rom water and other
precipit at ion. The case is water resi stant, not water p roof.

• Place the sensor in a dry, shaded area. Avoid locations with
direct sun, to prevent inacc urate readings.

• Fog and mist will not harm the sensor but direct precipit atio n
must be avoided.

• Note: Exposing the sensor case to extreme humidity may
temporarily disr upt data. The sensor ca se reads h umi di ty,
but should not be submerged in water.

• Attach the H20 ca ble senso r to the Rem ote Water D etector
case and place it on the floor for water monitoring. Secure
the Remote Water Detector ca se in an area th at is protected
from water. Once activated, you can view the te mperature /
humidity and H2O/Dry readings on the LCD.

• The H20 sensor on 6 ft. cable is not for use in a pool or hot
tub where chemicals may cause malfunction.

• Select a location within range of the Internet Gateway
(see “IMPORTANT SETUP & OPERATION NOTES”).

CONFIRM CONNECTION BEFORE MOUNTING

• IMPORTANT: Before permanently mounting…Test sensor
in the desired mounting location for at least 1 hour to

confirm good reception. Confirm consistent readings on your
account at www.lacrossealerts.com before permanently
mounting. Move the sensor closer to the Internet

Gateway if the signal is lost or not
received.

• Mount the sensor after the activation
process

(see “SETUP AND ACTIVATION”).

MOUNT TO WALL WITH SCREWS

1. Remove the mounting bracket

2. Place bracket over the desired location.

3. Mark mounting surface with a pencil through the

2 holes o f t he brack et.

4. Screw bracket o nto surface an d

tight en screws t o bracket.

5. Insert t he sensor back into the bracket.

FREE STANDING

Attach the mounting bracket to the bottom or
top of the sensor and place it o n any fl at surf ace.

PLACEMENT OF THE H2O SENSOR

The H2O sensor should be placed on the dry floor or against
the wall near your foundation, water heater, sump, plumbing,
was her a quarium, or dish wash er etc . to mo nit or for leaks.

FLOOR:

Place the H2O sensor (circuit board down) on
the dry floor within range of the water detector
with temperature / humidity that is mounted on
the wall or standing on a table. Note: The water
detector will sit 1/8 inch from the floor in this position.

WALL:

Place the H2O sensor against the wall with the
edge touching the floor within range of the water
detector with temperature/humidity that is
mounted on t he wal l or stand ing on a tab le.

• The H2O senso r can be secu red to the f loor or w al l with the
included screws & anchors or with two-sided tape (not
included).

• Secu re the 6 ft. H2O sensor cable to avoid tripping hazards:
Loosely coil and secure the extra cable with a twist tie.

CLEANING THE H2O SENSOR

Routine cleaning of the H2O sensor
is recom mended t o ensu re proper
operation. Use clean water and a

soft cloth to clean dirt and d ebri s
from the circuit board of the H2O sensor. Note: When using
two-sided tape, replace the tape after cleaning the H2O
sensor to maintain adhesiveness.