Panasonic Home Network System Water Leak Sensor Kx Hns103 Installation Guide

							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.
We do not recommend use of the sensor in these situations.
R Panasonic takes no responsibility for any injury or damage caused by the use of
this product.
R When installing, make sure the battery is inserted properly and the main unit
cover is completely closed.
R When installing on a wooden surface, use the included wall mounting adaptors.
Secure the wall mounting adaptors to the wall using screws (not double-sided
tape).
R Mount the sensor on the stable location where the sensor can be adequately
supported when mounting.
R Do not mount the sensor on a soft material. It may fall down, break or cause
injury.
R Do not mount the sensor on the following places: gypsum board, ALC
(autoclaved lightweight cellular concrete), concrete block, plywood less than
25.4 mm (1 inch) thick, etc.
R The sensor may not be able to properly detect a water leak if the water contains
contaminants such as oil, or if the water is frozen (i.e., ice or snow).
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Install the probe unit so that the metal probes are horizontal. A water leak can
on
ly 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. Correct installation Incorrect installation
Metal probes are horizontal to the
fl o

or Metal probes are not horizontal to
th
e
 floor Installation location
In
s

tall the water leak sensor in a basement, kitchen, utility room, or anywhere you
want to detect a water leak. Common installation examples include near a washing
machine, hot water heater, or a location where a water leak has occurred in the
past.
Note:
R Install the probe unit so that its metal probes are about 1 mm (1/32 inches)
above the floor. If the probes touch the floor, the sensor may make false
detections. If the probes are too far from the floor, water leaks can only be
detected after the leaked water has become deep enough to touch the probes.
R Install the main unit 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) 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. 12
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							Securing with the wall mounting adaptors
1
Use
 screws to attach the wall mounting adaptors to the wall.
n  Main unit  Screws
 75 mm (2 15/16 inches)
n  Pr

obe unit  Screw
Note:
R
To 

install the probe unit on a floor, see page 16. In this case, you will not
use the probe unit’s wall mounting adaptor.
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Remove the backing from the double-sided tape, insert the main unit and the
pr
obe unit into the wall mounting adaptors, and then press firmly on each unit
to ensure solid adhesion to the installation surface.  Double-sided tape
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							Securing with double-sided tape only
Not
e:
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.
1 Remove the backing from the double-sided tape, attach the main unit and the
probe unit to the installation surface, and then press firmly on each unit to
ensure solid adhesion to the installation surface.  Double-sided tape
Note:
R
To 

install the probe unit on a floor, see page 16.
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							Installing the probe unit on a floor
Whe
n 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. Correct installation Incorrect installation
Shallow water touches probes Only deep water can touch probes
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 Wall mounting adaptor 16
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							Removing from the wall
n
 Re
moving 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  R

emoving 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.  Excess tape
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							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 Press  M N
.
3 Tou

ch the probes of the probe unit
to water.
4 Confirm that the LED indicator
lights in red.
5 Press  M N
 again. Features available
wh
e

n 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 18).
– Alarm system
You can use the app to arm and
disarm the alarm system, confirm
the current status of the sensor, and
view a log of previous events.
– Sensor integration
You can configure the sensor to
trigger other system events, such as
camera recording, turning on an
electric device (such as a lamp), etc.
(Appropriate device required.)
– Telephone alert
You can configure the system to call
a preprogrammed phone number
when the sensor is triggered. Accessing the User’s
Gui

de
The User’s Guide is a collection of
online documentation that helps you
get the most out of the  [Home
Network]  app.
1 iPhone ®
/iPad ®
Tap   in the app’s home screen.
A nd

roid ™
 devices
Tap   or press your mobile
de v

ice’s menu button in the app’s
home screen.
2 Tap [User’s Guide] .
Note:
R Microsoft ®
 Windows ®
 Internet
Explorer ®
 8 and earlier versions are
not supported.
R Android 4.1 or later versions are
recommended.
R You can also access the User’s
Guide at the web page listed below. www.panasonic.net/pcc/support/tel/
hom

enetwork/manual/
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							Specifications
R
Sta
ndards
DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced
Cordless Telecommunications 6.0)
R Frequency range
DECT: 1.92 GHz – 1.93 GHz
R RF transmission power
DECT: 115 mW (max.)
R Power source
Lithium battery CR2 (1  ´ 3.0 V,
850 mAh)
R Operating conditions
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)
R Battery life
Approx. 2 years (when the sensor is
triggered once a month, in an
environment of 25 °C (77 °F))
R Dimensions
Main unit (height  ´ width  ´ depth)
(not including double-sided tape):
Approx. 106 mm  ´ 31 mm  ´ 22 mm
(4 5/32 inches  ´ 1 7/32 inches  ´
7/8 inches)
Probe unit (height  ´ width  ´
depth) (not including
double-sided tape):
Approx. 44 mm  ´ 24 mm  ´ 10 mm
(1 23/32 inches  ´ 15/16 inches  ´
3/8 inches)
Cable (length):
Approx. 1.2 m (3 feet 11 inches)
R Mass (weight)
Approx. 80  g (0.18 lb), excluding the
battery
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							FCC and other
inf
ormation
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Privacy of communications may not be
ensured when using this device.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this
device.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
fo
l

lowing measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Some devices operate at frequencies
that may cause interference to nearby
TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent
such interference, the devices should
not be placed near or on top of a TV or
VCR. If interference is experienced,
move this device away from the TV or
VCR. This will often reduce or eliminate
interference.
FCC RF Exposure Warning:
R This product complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
R To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, the device must be
installed and operated 20 cm
(8 inches) or more between the
product and all person’s body.
R This product may not be collocated
or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
R For body-worn operation, the device
must be used only with a
non-metallic accessory. Use of other
accessories may not ensure
compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements.
Notice:
R FCC ID can be found inside the
main unit.
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