WATTS LF909-FS Cellular Sensor Connection Kit and Retrofit Connection Kit Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- WATTS
Table of Contents
LF909-FS Cellular Sensor Connection Kit and Retrofit Connection Kit
Instruction Manual Series 909, LF909-FS, and 909RPDA-FS 2 1⁄2″ – 10″
LF909-FS Cellular Sensor Connection Kit and Retrofit Connection Kit
WARNING
Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment. Failure to read and follow all
safety and use information can result in death, serious personal injury,
property damage, or damage to the equipment. Keep this Manual for future
reference.
WARNING
You are required to consult the local building and plumbing codes prior to
installation. If the information in this manual is not consistent with local
building or plumbing codes, the local codes should be followed. Inquire with
governing authorities for additional local requirements.
NOTICE
Use of the SentryPlus Alert™ technology does not replace the need to comply
with all required instructions, codes, and regulations related to the
installation, operation, and maintenance of the backflow preventer to which is
it attached, including the need to provide proper drainage in the event of a
discharge.
Watts is not responsible for the failure of alerts due to connectivity or
power issues.
Monitor relief valve discharge with smart and connected technology for flood
protection. The Cellular Sensor Connection Sensor Kit activates the integrated
flood sensor to enable functions that detect flood conditions. The Cellular
Retrofit Connection Kit upgrades existing installations by integrating and
activating the flood sensor to enable functions for flood detection. When
excessive relief valve discharge occurs, the flood sensor energizes a relay
signaling flood detection and triggers real-time notification of potential
flood conditions through the Syncta SM application.
Kit Components
All kits include the sensor activation module and power adapter to enable the
flood sensor. Retrofit kits also include the flood sensor and related
components. If any item is missing, speak with your account representative.
A. Sensor activation module with an 8′ 4-conductor electrical cable, ground
wire, and 4 attachment screwsB. Cellular Gateway with mounting tabsand
screws
C. 24V Power adapter (requires a 120VAC, 60Hz, GFI-protected electrical
outlet)D.
Included in the retrofit kit only:
Flood Sensor, size 21/2″–3″ or size 4″–10″ Sensor mounting bolts Sensor O-ring
Requirements
- 1/2″ Wrench for flood sensor size 21/2″– 3″ or 9⁄16″ wrench forflood sensor size 4″–10″ (retrofit installation only)
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2 Phillips screwdriver
- Wire stripper
- A suitable location within 8 feet of the flood sensor for mounting the Cellular Gateway on a wall or structure, plugging the power adapter into a GFI-protected electrical outlet, and running a ground wire from the Cellular Gateway to the ground point
- Cellular network connection
- Internet connection
Install the Flood Sensor
NOTICE
Only for existing installations of the backflow preventer without the flood
sensor.
Lay out the flood sensor, O-ring, mounting bolts, and wrench for this segment
of the installation.
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Insert the O-ring into the groove on the top of the flood sensor.
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Use the two mounting bolts to attach the flood sensor to the relief valve.
If an air gap is attached, use the mounting bolts to install the flood sensor between the relief port of the backflow valve and the air gap. -
Use the wrench to tighten the bolts up to 120 in-lb (10 ft-lb). Do not overtighten.
NOTICE
Retain the dust cover to protect the flood sensor during temporary instances
when the sensor activation module may need to be removed or replaced.
Mount the Sensor Activation Module
The sensor activation module receives a signal from the flood sensor when a
discharge is detected. If the discharge meets the conditions of a qualifying
event, the normally open contact is closed to provide a signal to the Cellular
Gateway input terminal.
- Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the dust cover from the flood sensor.
- Remove the O-ring from the cover and place it on the sensor activation module to create a seal between the module and the flood sensor.
- Attach the sensor activation module to the flood sensor with the 4 attachment screws.
Set Up the Cellular Gateway
NOTICE
When identifying a location to mount the Cellular Gateway, choose an area away
from large metal objects and structures that can block cellular signal. The
cellular antenna is placed inside the housing on the upper right side. Ensure
that the antenna side is clear of walls, wires, pipes, or other obstructions.
These instructions cover the connection of sensor activation module cable to
the terminal block of the Cellular Gateway. The 4-conductor sensor activation
module cable should be attached to the Cellular Gateway to transmit a normally
open contact signal and provide power to the sensor activation module. The
contact signal closes when a discharge is detected.
When attaching the power adapter to the Cellular Gateway, distinguish the
positive wire from the negative one. The positive wire has white stripes and
must be inserted into the power terminal; the negative wire, into the ground
terminal.
NOTICE
The earth ground must be connected to the Cellular Gateway before the flood
sensor is put in operation.
Attach the sensor activation module cable to the device before or after it is
mounted to a nearby wall or structure with the mounting tabs and screws.
Collect the Cellular Gateway and mounting materials, power adapter, and
Phillips screwdriver, and wire stripper for this segment of the installation.
- Remove the transparent cover from the device.
- Use the wire stripper to cut away enough insulation to expose 1 to 2 inches of the conductor wires and feed the cable through the bottom port.
- Insert the white wire (A) and the green wire (B) into the first and second terminals of INPUT 1.
- Feed the power adapter cord through the bottom port.
- Connect the positive (black with white stripe) power adapter wire (C) to the red wire (D) of the sensor activation module cable and insert the wires into the PWR terminal.
- Connect the negative (black with no stripe) power adapter wire (E) to both the black wire (F) of the sensor activation module cable and the ground wire (G) then insert the wires into the GND terminal.
- Skip MOD+ and MOD-. Reserved. 8. Reattach the device cover and plug the power adapter into a 120VAC, 60Hz, GFI-protected electrical outlet.
If adding a second flood sensor to the configuration, insert the white and green wires into the first and second terminals of INPUT 2, the red wire into the PWR terminal, and the black wire into the GND terminal.
Verify the Connections
NOTICE
A cellular network signal is required for successful installation.
Upon initialization, the Cellular Gateway begins the start sequence
automatically. The process may take up to 10 minutes to reach steady state.
Check the status of the LED indicators to confirm connectivity.
To validate the connections, press the TEST button on the Cellular Gateway to
send a test message through the Syncta app.
To restore the factory state of the Cellular Gateway and restart the startup
sequence, press the RESET button. This causes all ongoing operations to cease.
LED | INDICATOR | STATUS |
---|---|---|
POWER | Steady green | Unit is powered |
CELL | Steady blue | Connection to cellular network is good |
Blinking blue | Searching for cellular network connection | |
Blinking blue with short OFF pulses | Connection to cellular network is poor | |
loT | Steady blue | Internet connection is established |
Blinking blue | Internet connection is lost or not established |
(The gateway attempts an intemet connection indefinitely.)
FLOOD/INPUT1| Unlit| No relief water discharge is occurring
Steady orange| Relief water discharge is occurring
(This state remains for the duration of the discharge.)
INPUT2| Unlit| No relief water discharge is occurring
Steady orange| Relief water discharge is occurring
(This state remains for the duration of the discharge.)
Configure the Syncta App
NOTICE
These instructions cover the minimum user input needed to install and
configure the Syncta app for use with the flood sensor. An internet connection
is required for laptop or mobile device. Information on the Cellular Gateway
ID label is needed to configure the Syncta app for sending flood alerts by
email, phone, or text. Do not remove the label.
To log in or create an account
- Scan the QR code on the ID label or open a web browser and go to https://connected.syncta.com.
- Enter the device ID, make sure Connected is selected, and tap Next. Syncta checks for the installation of a valid device. (Connected applies to devices requiring internet access; Nonconnected, to manual devices.)
- Tap login to access an existing account.
NOTICE
For first-time users, create an account before attempting to sign in. Tap Sign
Up and complete all fields. Tap the check box to agree to the Terms &
Conditions. After your review, select both check boxes at the bottom of the
window then select Close. Follow through with the remaining screen prompts to
complete the setup of your account, profile, and first assembly.
The Syncta Dashboard
Start at the dashboard to take action on all or specific assemblies, such as
view alerts, change settings to receive notifications, and test notifications.
The location of menu navigation is the only difference between desktop and
mobile versions. On the desktop version, the menu is on the left and the user
pull-down list (upper right) includes profile settings link and logoff. On the
mobile version, open the menu navigation is upper right and includes all the
function links.
From the dashboard, access the map for locations of assemblies, user-company
profile, connected and non-connected equipment, and the function to activate
an assembly.
Device Map – View the location of assemblies in an area.
Company Profile – Enter or update basic user information about the user
and organization maintaining the assembly. This is also page accessed through
the My Profile link.
Connected Equipment – View internet connectivity of assembly, assembly
ID, last event, setup type, and take an action on an assembly such as enter
notification settings, enable or disable the assembly for actions with a
toggle switch, test notification settings, edit assembly information, delete
an assembly, and update assembly details.
Non Connected Equipment – For record keeping, also log equipment
requiring maintenance but not connectivity.
Activate New Assembly – Use this function button to add an assembly or
restore a previously deleted one.
To activate an assembly
- On the dashboard, select Activate New Assembly.
- Enter the assembly ID, select Connected, and tap Next. Syncta checks for the installa- tion of a valid device. (Connected applies to devices requiring internet access; Nonconnected to manual devices.)
- Choose notification type from the Method drop-down list: Email Message, SMS Text Message, or Voice Call.
- Depending on the notification method selected, enter a phone number or an email address in the Destination field.
- Tap Finish.
NOTICE
If the Cellular Gateway is wired for two flood sensors, configure alerts for
both sensors. Configure Input 1 for the first or only flood sensor; configure
Input 2 for a second flood sensor.
To set a notification alert
- In the Actions field, select Input 1 & 2 to set up alerts.
- Choose notification type from the Method drop-down list: Email Message, SMS Text Message, or Voice Call.
- Depending on the notification type selected, enter phone number or email address in the Destination field.
- Skip the Timer Delay field. For use with SentryPlus Alert Control Box only.
- For the endpoint type, select ‘Flood’ for the flood sensor from the drop-down list. This value indicates the type of event the connected device is reporting.
- To set up the same alert for another notification method, select Add a failure notification destination and repeat steps 2 to 5 for that method.
- Configure Input 2 in the same manner, if a second flood sensor is in use.
- Select Save Changes.
- Return to the dashboard, locate the device, and select TEST to verify the connections.
- Check for the test notification in your email inbox or mobile device, depending on the configuration entered.
NOTICE
In general, fill in all the fields on the Syncta app pages to create complete
and accurate records of devices deployed, users, and alerts history. Edit the
entries as required to maintain up-to-date records.
Start at the dashboard to add equipment or to take action on specific
equipment, such as view alerts, change settings to receive notifications, and
test notifications.
To use the map locator
Tap a marker to see the assembly ID. Tap the ID link to modify assembly
information and notification settings on the Update Assembly Information page.
To update assembly info and notification settings
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Access the Update Assembly Information page through the map or by the Edit function in the Connected
Equipment section of the dashboard. -
Enter or modify additional information on the assembly.
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Enter notification method and destination.
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Remove or add a notification entry, if necessary.
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Tap Save Changes.
To update the profile
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Start with the User Profile link or Company Profile on the dashboard.
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Update the profile settings, as needed, for these categories:
Basic user information
Password
Text size options for mobile devices
Address where assembly is located
Testing/certification information
Gauge information
_ User signature (To make an entry, use a mouse or other input device; for touchscreen devices, use a stylus or your finger.) -
Tap Update User to finish.
To view alert history
Open the Alert History page from the navigation menu or the Edit Assembly
Details page.
Each entry in the Alert History log is a record of the assembly ID, alert
message, and date of alert.
The delete action occurs without confirmation.
To edit assembly details
- Input assembly details including assembly information and contact information.
- Fill in address fields to specify the exact location of the assembly.
- Enter any other relevant information about the assembly in the free-form comment field.
- Tap Submit. 5. Upload files such as photos and maintenance records.
- Tap Alert Alert History to view the message log or Back to return to the dashboard.
Notes
Limited Warranty: Watts Regulator Co. (the “Company”) warrants each
product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage
for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. In the event of
such defects within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option,
replace or recondition the product without charge.
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY
GIVEN BY THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE COMPANY HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The remedy described in the first paragraph of this warranty shall constitute
the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty, and the Company shall
not be responsible for any incidental, special or consequential damages,
including without limitation, lost profits or the cost of repairing or
replacing other property which is damaged if this product does not work
properly, other costs resulting from labor charges, delays, vandalism,
negligence, fouling caused by foreign material, damage from adverse water
conditions, chemical, or any other circumstances over which the Company has no
control. This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse, misuse,
misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or alteration of
the product.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. Therefore the above limitations may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights that vary from State to State. You should consult applicable state laws
to determine your rights. SO FAR AS IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT.
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