Panasonic KX-HNS103C User manual

Installation Guide

Home Network System

Water Leak Sensor

Model No. KX-HNS103C

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.

For assistance, please visit our support page on:

www.panasonic.ca/english/support

In order to use this device:

RDownload the latest version of the [Home Network] app.

RUpdate your hub to the latest firmware version (version 5.00 or later).

For more information, refer to the User’s Guide (page 19).

Printed in China

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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 ...............9
Confirming the usage area ......10
Installation ...............................11
Appendix
Testing the sensor ...................19
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app ................19
Accessing the User’s Guide ....19
Specifications ..........................20
Industry Canada Notices and
other information ......................20
Warranty ..................................21
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Table of Contents
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Accessory information

Supplied accessories

No. Accessory item/Part number Quantity

ABattery*11

BWall mounting adaptors*22

CWall mounting screws (25 mm (1 inch))*33

*1 When replacing the battery, see “Power source” of “Specifications”, page 20

for battery information.

*2 1 adaptor for the main unit

1 adaptor for the probe unit

*3 2 screws for the main unit and 1 screw for the probe unit

AB C

Other information

RDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.

RThe illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.

Trademarks

RiPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries.

RAndroid is a trademark of Google Inc.

RMicrosoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

RAll other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

For assistance, visit www.panasonic.ca/english/support 3

Introduction

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About this system

RThis 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.

RThe system’s wireless features are

subject to interference, therefore

functionality in all situations cannot

be guaranteed. Panasonic will not

be held responsible for injury or

damage to property that occurs in

the event of wireless communication

error or failure.

For your safety

To prevent severe injury and loss of life/

property, read this section carefully

before using the product to ensure

proper and safe operation of your

product.

WARNING

Power connection

RUse only the power source marked

on the product.

RDo not connect non-specified

devices.

Installation

RTo prevent the risk of fire or

electrical shock, do not expose the

product to rain.

RDo not place or use this product

near automatically controlled

devices such as automatic doors

and fire alarms. Radio waves

emitted from this product may cause

such devices to malfunction

resulting in an accident.

RDo not allow the cable to be

excessively pulled, bent or placed

under heavy objects. Keep the main

unit upright at all times.

RDo not allow the probe unit to make

contact with a battery or an electric

outlet. The product could become

damaged.

RKeep small parts (screws, etc.) out

of the reach of children. There is a

risk of swallowing. In the event they

are swallowed, seek medical advice

immediately.

Operating safeguards

RDo not disassemble the product.

Medical

RConsult the manufacturer of any

personal medical devices, such as

pacemakers or hearing aids, to

determine if they are adequately

shielded from external RF (radio

frequency) energy. DECT features

operate between 1.92 GHz and

1.93 GHz with a peak transmission

power of 115 mW.

RDo not use the product in health

care facilities if any regulations

posted in the area instruct you not to

do so. Hospitals or health care

facilities may be using equipment

that could be sensitive to external

RF energy.

CR Lithium battery

RDo not recharge, disassemble,

remodel, heat or throw it into fire.

4For assistance, visit www.panasonic.ca/english/support

Important Information

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RDo not touch the terminals and

with metal objects.

RRisk of explosion if battery is

replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used battery according to

local regulations.

RIf any electrolyte should come into

contact with your hands or clothes,

wash it off thoroughly with water.

RIf any electrolyte should come into

contact with your eyes, never rub

your eyes. Rinse your eyes

thoroughly with water, and then

consult a doctor.

CAUTION

CR Lithium battery

RUse only the battery noted on

page 3.

RInsert the battery correctly.

RDo not leave the battery in an

automobile exposed to direct

sunlight for a long period of time with

the doors and windows closed.

RRemove the battery if you do not

use the product for a long period of

time. Keep it in a cool, dark area.

RDo not replace a battery with wet

hands.

RKeep out of the reach of small

children. There is a risk of

swallowing. If the battery is

swallowed, seek medical attention

immediately.

RRemove the battery if it becomes

unusable. There is a risk of leakage,

overheating, and rupture. Do not

attempt to use a battery if it is

leaking.

RExercise care when handling the

batteries. Do not allow conductive

materials such as rings, bracelets, or

keys to touch the batteries,

otherwise a short circuit may cause

the batteries and/or the conductive

material to overheat and cause

burns.

Important safety

instructions

When using your product, basic safety

precautions should always be followed

to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,

and injury to persons, including the

following:

1. Use only the batteries indicated in

this document. Do not dispose of

batteries in a fire. They may

explode. Check with local codes for

possible special disposal

instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For best performance

Hub location/avoiding noise

The hub and other compatible

Panasonic devices use radio waves to

communicate with each other.

RFor maximum coverage and

noise-free communications, place

your hub:

– at a convenient, high, and central

location with no obstructions

between the product and hub in

an indoor environment.

– away from electronic appliances

such as TVs, radios, personal

computers, wireless devices, or

other phones.

– facing away from radio frequency

transmitters, such as external

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Important Information

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antennas of mobile phone cell

stations. (Avoid putting the hub

on a bay window or near a

window.)

RIf the reception for a hub location is

not satisfactory, move the hub to

another location for better reception.

Environment

RKeep the product away from

electrical noise generating devices,

such as fluorescent lamps and

motors.

RThe product should be kept free

from excessive smoke, dust, high

temperature, and vibration.

RThe product should not be exposed

to direct sunlight.

RDo not place heavy objects on top of

the product.

RThe product should be kept away

from heat sources such as heaters,

kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be

placed in rooms where the

temperature is less than 0 °C (32 °F)

or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).

ROperating the product near electrical

appliances may cause interference.

Move away from the electrical

appliances.

RDo not allow the probe unit’s metal

probes to make contact with metal

objects. This may reduce the battery

life.

Other information

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery

is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to

the instructions.

Routine care

RWipe the outer surface of the

product with a soft moist cloth.

RDo not use benzine, thinner, or any

abrasive powder.

RIf the probe unit’s metal probes

come into contact with a foreign

material (oil, detergent, etc.), the

probes may repel water and

therefore will not be able to properly

detect a water leak. Periodically

check the metal probes and wipe

away any water or foreign material

that has become adhered to the

probes.

RIf the probes come into contact with

water, wipe the probe unit dry. Do

not allow the probes to remain in

contact with water for an extended

period of time, as the probes may

begin to turn black. (This will not

affect the product’s ability to detect a

water leak.)

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European

Union

These symbols are only valid in the

European Union. If you wish to discard

these items, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

6For assistance, visit www.panasonic.ca/english/support

Important Information

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Note for the battery removal

procedure

Refer to “Inserting the battery” on

page 9.

For assistance, visit www.panasonic.ca/english/support 7

Important Information

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Part names and

functions

Main unit

Main unit cover

M N

Used to confirm the status of the

sensor or register the sensor to

the hub.

LED indicator

Cable

Probe unit

Probes

LED indicator

You can press MN and check the

LED indicator to confirm the sensor’s

status.

After confirming the sensor’s status, we

recommend turning the LED indicator

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

Registration mode

(You pressed and held

MN)

Off No battery power

Note:

RThe LED indicator does not indicate

sensor status if the sensor has not

been registered (page 9).

Setup overview

1Initial setup

Make sure you can access the

system using your mobile device.

For details, refer to the System

Setup Guide included with your

hub.

2Insert the battery

The sensor is battery powered.

3Registration

Required only if the sensor was

purchased separately (i.e., not as

part of a bundle).

4Confirm the usage area

Read the information in this

document to confirm that the

desired installation area is suitable

to proper operation.

5Installation

Install the sensor in the desired

location.

8For assistance, visit www.panasonic.ca/english/support

Setup

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Inserting the battery

RUSE ONLY a CR2 Lithium battery.

RConfirm the polarities ( , ).

1Remove the main unit cover.

RLift from the indented area (A)

and open the main unit cover

(B).

2Insert the battery.

3Attach the main unit cover.

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

You can register each device by using

the registration buttons or the [Home

Network] app.

Using registration buttons

1Hub:

Press and hold M OTHER

DEVICEN until the LED indicator

blinks in green.

2Sensor:

Remove the main unit cover and

press and hold MN until the

LED indicator blinks in green

(page 8).

RWhen registration is complete,

the hub sounds one long beep.

Note:

RTo cancel without registering the

sensor, press MN on the hub and

on the sensor again.

RIf registration fails, the hub sounds

several short beeps.

Using the app

When you register the sensor by using

the [Home Network] app, you can

assign a name to your devices and

For assistance, visit www.panasonic.ca/english/support 9

Setup

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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 (160 feet)

indoors and approximately 300 m

(1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless

communication may be unreliable

when the following obstacles are

located between the hub and other

devices.

RMetal doors or screens

RWalls containing aluminum-sheet

insulation

RWalls made of concrete or

corrugated iron

RDouble-pane glass windows

RMultiple walls

RWhen using each device on

separate floors or in different

buildings

Note:

RYou can check the sensor’s

communication status by pressing

MN. If the LED indicator is lit in

green or red, the sensor is

communicating properly with the

hub. If the LED indicator blinks in

red, it is out of range of the hub.

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Setup

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