La Crosse Technology D013.105.M3 User Manual
ADD ON SENSOR WITH EARLY WARNING ALERTS
This socket is ONLY
for the
DO NOT insert
power plug
**H2O sensor
LCD
Button
(B)
(A)
(1)
(2)
This document provides general product information and
specifications. Please visit www.lacrossealerts.com for
Login to your account at www.lacrossealerts.com and
choose model TX71U-IT on the website to begin the set up
process with step-by-step inst ructions. Enter the k ey fr om the
ACTIVATION KEY CARD (included in the package) when
Use your smartphone, tablet or computer to monitor for water
leaks that could lead to frozen pipes and mold growth.* Water
damage can originate in almost any room: frozen pipes, broken
pipes, broken dishwasher hose or leakage, washing machine
overflow, leaking roof, basement leaks, foundation cracks,
plumbing leaks, sump pump overflow and leaks from bad
weather such as snow, rain or floods.* The good news is that
water damage is a costly problem that you can prevent: Simply
connect the gateway to your network router to enable remote
monit or ing w i th t ext and e-mail alerts from an ywhere with
Internet access.*
Wall-mount the water detector , or use tabletop bracket/stand,
and place the H2O sensor on the floor to monitor the area for
water.* Alerts are sent if water is detected, if the batteries are
low or if t he connection is l ost. *
MONITORING OPTIONS
• Hom e, second home, off ice or ren tal prop erty
• Kitchens, baths, laundry & pool rooms
• Uti l it y s inks, sumps & w ater heaters
• Basements, garages & attics
• Near aqu ariums & t errar iums
• Greenhouses & farms
PRODUCT OVERVIEW GUIDE
WIRELESS REMOTE WATER DETECTOR
Model: D013.105.M3
IMPORTANT:
complete product set up and activation instructions.
prompted by t he website.
Need help? Visit:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/alerts
GENERAL USE AND APPLICATIONS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE CONTENTS:
1. Wireless remote water
detector with mounting
bracket (TX71U-IT)
2. H20 (water) sensor on 6 Ft.
detachable cable (D000.105)
that detects WET (H20) or DRY
(DRY) conditions.
3. Screws and drywall anchors
PRINTED MATERIALS CONTENTS:
4. Printed Product Overview Guide (this document)
IMPORTANT: Product set up and activation
instructions are on li ne: www.lacrossealerts.com
5. IMPORTANT: Activation Key Card required 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 high s peed Int ernet
• Network router
• Existing La Crosse Alerts Internet Gateway with mounting
bracket, AC adapter and LAN cable (sold separ atel y )
FEATURES AND MEASUREMENTS (Diagram 1)
water sensor.
into it.
LED
with 6-foot
wire to plug
(A) W ireles s Remote Water Detector:
• LCD displays water s t atus: WET (H20) or DRY
• Transmits collected data to your Internet Gateway
(not included) within a 200 Ft. wireless range.
• Weather res ist ant case (not water 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 water detector case a nd place t he
sensor on the floor or other area you wish to monitor
for WET/DRY conditions.
• **The offic ial D 000.105 H20 Sensor can be plugged
into the sensor at any time without resetting.
HOW IT WORKS
• The wir eless sensor transmits data to the Internet
Gateway (not included) withi n a 200 Ft. (60.96m) range.*
• The Internet Gateway (not included) connects to your
existing network router and uses your high-speed Internet
connection to upload collected measurements to your own
account at www.lacrossealerts.com.*
• Once the sensor is activated with the Internet Gateway
(not included), you monitor sensor(s) from a smartphone,
tablet or computer on www.lacrossealerts.com, and set
up c ustom e-mail/text alerts* .
• Add up to 5 sensors (sold separately) per Internet gateway
(not included) to monitor additional areas.
PREPARE FORSETUP
1. Begin set up near your existing network router and a
computer with high-speed Internet ac cess.
2. Unpack package contents and insert the H2O sensor cord
into the TX71U-IT water d etector (see d iagram 1) .
SETUP AND ACTIVATION
1. Locate the Activation Key Card in the package for setup
instructions and the Activation Key. The Activation Key i s
necessary to activate your sensor with Internet Gateway
(sold separately). Keep yo ur Ac t ivat ion C ard f or reference.
2. Visit www.lacrossealerts.com with your Activation Key
Card to create your account and activate the product.
ACTIVATION INFORMATION:
THE INCLUDED ACT IVATION K EY is good for
3 Months of ENHANCED SERVICE with ear ly 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: (608) 785-7920
MEASUREMENT LOG DOWNLOAD
Once the sensor is acti vated and buildi ng a mea suremen t l og,
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) form att ed files to view the t able d ata.
SELECT A LOCATION TO MOUNT WATER DETECTOR
• Select a location protec ted f rom w ater and ot her
precipit at ion. Th e case is wat er resistant , not wat er proo f.
• Place the sensor in a dry, shaded area. Avoid locations with
direct sun, to prevent in accurat e r eading s.
• 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
tem por arily dis rupt dat a. The water detector with L CD should
not be submerged in water.
• Attach the H2 0 cable sen sor to the R emote Water D etector
case and place it on the floor for w ater monitori ng. Secure
the Remote Water Det ector case in a n area that is pr otected
from water. Once activated, the H2O/Dry readings will
display 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. Mar k mounting surfac e wit h a pencil
through the 2 holes of the bracket.
4. Screw brack et onto surface and
tight en screws t o bra cket.
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 surface.
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 quar ium, or di sh washer etc. t o m onitor f or lea ks.
FLOOR:
Place the H2O sensor (circuit board down) on
the dry floor within range of the remote water
detector case that is mounted on the wall or
standing on a table. Note: The water det ector
wil l sit 1/8 i nch from t he fl oor i n t his posit ion.
WALL:
Place the H2O sensor against the wall with the
edge touching the floor within range of the
remote water detector case that is mounted on
the wall or standing on a table.
• The H2O sensor can b e secu red to the floor or wall with t he
included screws & anchors or with two-sided tape (not
included).
• Secu re the 6 ft. H2O s enso r 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 mend ed to ensure proper
operation.
Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean dirt and debris from
the cir cuit boar d of th e H 2O sensor . Note: When using twosided tape, replace the tape after cleaning the H2O sensor to
mai ntain adhesi venes s.
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