Installation Guide Home Network System Water Leak Sensor Model No. KX-HNS103FX Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. This document explains how to install the water leak sensor properly. For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide (page 19). Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future reference.
Table of Contents Introduction Accessory information ...............3 Important Information About this system ......................4 For your safety ...........................4 Important safety instructions ......5 For best performance ................5 Other information .......................6 Setup Part names and functions ..........8 LED indicator .............................8 Setup overview ..........................8 Inserting the battery ...................9 Registering the sensor .............
Introduction Accessory information Supplied accessories No. Accessory item/Part number A Battery*1 1 B Wall mounting adaptors*2 2 C Wall mounting screws (25 mm)*3 3 *1 *2 *3 Quantity When replacing the battery, see “Power source” of “Specifications”, page 20 for battery information. 1 adaptor for the main unit 1 adaptor for the probe unit 2 screws for the main unit and 1 screw for the probe unit A B C Other information R Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Important Information About this system R This system is an auxiliary system; it is not designed to provide complete protection from property loss. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the event that property loss occurs while this system is in operation. R The system’s wireless features are subject to interference, therefore functionality in all situations cannot be guaranteed.
Important Information R Do not touch the terminals and with metal objects. R Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used battery according to local regulations. R If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. R If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub your eyes. Rinse your eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
Important Information antennas of mobile phone cell stations. (Avoid putting the hub on a bay window or near a window.) R If the reception for a hub location is not satisfactory, move the hub to another location for better reception. Environment R Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors. R The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration. R The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Important Information batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
Setup Part names and functions A C B D E off by pressing M N again as soon as possible, otherwise battery life may be reduced. Indicator Status Green, lit No water detected Red, lit Water detected Red, blinking Sensor is out of range of the hub Green, blinking slowly Registration mode (You pressed and held M N) Off No battery power Note: R The LED indicator does not indicate sensor status if the sensor has not been registered (page 9).
Setup Inserting the battery R USE ONLY a CR2 Lithium battery. ). R Confirm the polarities ( , 1 Remove the main unit cover. R Lift from the indented area (A) and open the main unit cover (B). 2 1 2 Insert the battery. Registering the sensor This procedure is not required for devices that were included as part of a bundle. Before you can use the sensor, it must be registered to the hub. If you purchased devices separately (i.e., not as part of a bundle), you must register each device to the hub.
Setup group them by location. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 19). Confirming the usage area Wireless communication range The wireless communication range of each device in the system from the hub is approximately 50 m indoors and approximately 300 m outdoors. Wireless communication may be unreliable when the following obstacles are located between the hub and other devices.
Setup Installation The main unit is installed on a wall, and the probe unit can be installed on a wall or a floor. When the metal probes on the probe unit come in to contact with water, a small amount of electrical charge flows between the probes, which the main unit recognizes as a water leak. Probe unit installed on wall Probe unit installed on floor Installation precautions R The sensor is not designed to be used in situations that require high reliability.
Setup R Touching the metal probes with your hand may cause a water leak to be detected. This is not a defect. R Install the probe unit so that the metal probes are horizontal. A water leak can only be detected if water touches both of the metal probes; if water touches only one of the probes, a water leak will not be detected.
Setup R Install the main unit 1 m or higher above the floor. The main unit is not waterproof; if it becomes wet, the sensor may become damaged and water leaks will not be detected properly.
Setup Securing with the wall mounting adaptors 1 Use screws to attach the wall mounting adaptors to the wall. n Main unit 1 Screws 2 75 mm n Probe unit 1 Screw 1 2 1 1 Note: R To install the probe unit on a floor, see page 17. In this case, you will not use the probe unit’s wall mounting adaptor.
Setup 2 Remove the backing from the double-sided tape, insert the main unit and the probe unit into the wall mounting adaptors, and then press firmly on each unit to ensure solid adhesion to the installation surface.
Setup Securing with double-sided tape only Note: R Make sure any surfaces that will make contact with the double-sided tape are clean and dry before applying the tape. When attaching the double-sided tape to concrete or bricks, if the surface of the concrete or bricks is wet, make sure to completely dry the surface before attaching the double-sided tape.
Setup Installing the probe unit on a floor When installing the probe unit on a floor, use the double-sided tape to attach the probe unit directly to the floor. Note: R If the probe unit is inserted into the wall mounting adaptor and attached to a floor, the probes will be too far from the floor and therefore water leaks can only be detected after the leaked water has become deep enough to touch the probes.
Setup Removing from the wall n Removing from the wall mounting adaptors 1 Insert a flat screwdriver into the notches on the wall mounting adaptors, and carefully pry away the main unit and probe unit. 2 Remove the screws that secure the wall mounting adaptors to the wall. n Removing when secured with double-sided tape only 1 Tie a piece of thread to two sticks, screwdrivers, etc. 2 Pull the thread tight and use it to cut the double-sided tape, and then remove any excess tape.
Appendix Testing the sensor You can check the sensor’s LED indicator and test the performance of the sensor. 1 Remove the main unit cover. 2 3 4 5 Press M N. Touch the probes of the probe unit to water. Confirm that the LED indicator lights in red. Press M N again. Features available when using the [Home Network] app Some of the sensor’s features that are available when using the [Home Network] app are listed below. For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 19).
Appendix Specifications R Standards DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) R Frequency range 1.88 GHz – 1.90 GHz R RF transmission power Approx: 10 mW (average power per channel) 250 mW (max.) R Power source Lithium battery CR2 (CR15H270) (1 ´ 3.0 V, 850 mAh) R Operating conditions 0 °C – 40 °C R Battery life Up to 2 years (when the sensor is triggered once a month, in an environment of 25 °C) when using a 3.0 V, 850 mAh battery.
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For your future reference We recommend keeping a record of the following information to assist with any repair under warranty. Serial No. Date of purchase (found inside the main unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here.
