Whiz Bang Technologies TXR1 Users manual

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WaterStopper User Instruction Setup and Troubleshooting guide

Thank you for purchasing the newest, most exciting development in home automation.

WatersStopper is an affordable state of the art, purpose designed and built system that allows the
user to easily reduce their risk of water damage caused by burst or leaky pipes inside a building.

All water systems leak, it is just a matter of time.

System description

Water damage from burst or leaking pipes presents a major risk to landlords and home and
business owners. Such losses add up to billions annually. While many such losses may be
insurable, the inconvenience and stress associated with such disasters is stressful and
unnecessary.

The WaterStopper system consists of 5 water sensors which, when activated(by water), send a
coded signal to the receiver. The receiver actuates a ball valve (included) which is installed in-

line with the building’s main water line. This closes the valve and minimizes any further water

damage. The receiver’s LED turns from green to red and the receiver emits an audible alarm

tone. The receiver also sends a text (via Ethernet) if it has been plugged into a connected router
with an Ethernet cable. This alerts the user of the water situation and allows them to take timely
action.

Precautions and limitations

There are some important things to remember when setting up and using your new system

1) Like all low power radio devices it has a limited range. The sensors should not be located
more than about 60 feet from the receiver.

2) A repeater unit can be installed between the sensor and the receiver to help increase the range.

3) The repeater is powered using a 3.3V DC adaptor (wall wart) with a smaller barrel jack.

4) The receiver is powered using a 5VDC AC adaptor (wall wart). It can also be powered using
USB to barrel jack (cable supplied). If the receiver is not powered (indicated by a green LED) ,
the system will not function.

5) The ball valve must be installed correctly as described and illustrated below.
The electrical cable must be plugged fully into the side of the receiver in order to actuate the ball
valve and to allow the ball valve to be reset following a repair of a leak.

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Figure 1- Sensor Top side- coins for size comparison

6) Placement of sensors is important. The local microenvironment may require that the sensor is
moved a few inches to allow its transmission to be received.

7) Sensors need to be located near a source of potential leaks, such as between a sink and a toilet,
beside a hot water heater or near the floor drain in a basement.

8) Use of any unapproved parts or using the supplied parts in ways not described here could lead
to unsatisfactory performance and loss of protection against water damage

Figure 2- Electrical ball valve- prior to installation

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Regulatory warnings

FCC/Industry Canada

 This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

 This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device should

ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement.

 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement

 Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6. Le programme d’installation

de cet appareil doit s’assurer que les rayonnements RF n’est pas émis au-delà de I’exigence de

Santé Canada.

 Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la

conformité pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet équipement.

Setup and Installation

Ensure that your Waterstopper system contains the following items:

 Wireless sensors (qnty 5)- see illustration 1 above
 Receiver module- (qnty 1)- see illustration
 Screws and tape to attach receiver to wall
 AC adaptor for receiver module (5VDC)- has 3.5 mm barrel jack (qnty 1)
 Ball valve assembly- has audio style 2.5mm jack (qnty1)
 Repeater (qnty 1) –small enclosure marked “Repeater” with one hole for 3.3VDC plug
 AC Adaptor for repeater (3.3VDC)- has smaller 2.5 mm barrel jack (qnty 1)
 Ethernet cable cat5 6 foot (qnty 1)

Steps Un packaging and test

1) Plug the 5VDC power adaptor into the receiver- to the right of the red reset button

2) Plug the power adapter into a 120VAC receptacle

3) Plug the ball valve into the receiver

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