Blueriiot Blue Connect GO Smart Analyzer User Guide

June 9, 2024
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Blue Connect GO Blue fit50
User Guide

Blueriiot Blue Connect GO Smart Analyzer

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Introduction

A. Overview
Blue Connect is a connected device for pool or spa water analysis (manual or automatic). The results of this analysis are then communicated to you on the “Blueriiot“ app (available on smartphone and tablet, compatible with Android™ and iOS). If the device detects that one of the parameters is incorrect, the app provides you with the instructions to follow to regulate and stabilize this parameter in order to maintain a healthy and balanced water.
Blue Connect measures the following:

  • Water temperature (°C, °F): An elevated temperature reduces the efficiency of disinfectant product and promotes the development of microorganisms.
  • pH (hydrogen potential): this value measures the acidic or basic character of a medium. pH contributes to the effectiveness of the disinfectant.
  • ORP/REDOX (measurement of active chlorine in mV): The ORP measure is reflected in milli-volts (mV). The measurement taken by the ORP probe of your Blue connect is a voltage expressed  in milli-volts (mV), which represents the more or less oxidizing nature of the water.
  • Conductivity¹ (μS): Measurement of the concentration of inorganic salts in the water by the ability of the latter to conduct electricity.

¹Conductivity is measured only with Blue Connect Plus. For salt pools, salinity (more precisely the total salt content) is measured on the conductivity basis. The salinity measured by the Blue Connect is expressed in grams per liter (g/L) of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids). This is an estimate of the total amount of […] B. Precautions for use

  • Do not use Blue Connect for anything other than water analysis.
  • Blue Connect is not a toy. Avoid shocks as they may damage it.
  • Keep Blue Connect out of reach of children when handling it (e.g. calibration and standby) due to the use of chemicals. Store calibration products out of reach of children.
  • Do not open the top part of the device (except when replacing the battery). Follow carefully the battery replacement instructions. Damage caused by liquids is not covered by the warranty.
  • Do not open the bottom part of the device containing the probe (except when replacing the probe). Follow carefully the probe replacement instructions. Damage caused by liquids is not covered by the warranty.
  • Make sure not to leave the probe out of the water. If you need to take the device out of the pool, screw it on storage cap with KCl (saturated potassium chloride), or pH4, or as a last resort, running water with a good amount of cooking salt as the probe should not be left dry.
  • Do not use demineralized water in the storage cap.
  • Make sure the top part of the unit is out of the water to allow the communication system to work.
  • Do not leave Blue Connect in water with a temperature below 5°C or above 50°C.
  • Keep the Blue Connect serial number and key 2 .
  • Transport and store Blue Connect vertically and sheltered from frost.

¹[…] dissolved species in the pool, based on the assumption that the main species is sodium chloride (NaCl or cooking salt). Sodium chloride increases the conductivity of your pool water depending on its concentration. An estimate of the sodium chloride level based on the conductivity will deviate even more if other unknown salts are present in the water. This deviation can be checked using colorimetric detection strips specific for sodium chloride.
²On the back of the quick start guide and on Blue Connects storage cap.

Content of the box

Blue Connect analyzer: analyzer: Delivered secured on the storage cap to protect the probe during transportation. The probe is immersed in KCI (saturated potassium chloride), which assures its protection.
The storage cap: Used to transport the probe out of the water or to keep the sensors immersed during an extended storage (in winter for example).
The usage cap: Must always be mounted on the device before placing it in water. It protects the sensors from any damage.
Cord: Allows to fix the device to a point of attachment.
Quick start guide: Helps you with the device start-up.
Blue Fit50: The hose clamp for installing Blue Connect on the technical room pipes (see p.10)³.
³Blue Fit50 is a Blue Connect accessory. According to the pack you have, it can be included in the Blue Connect Plus, or sold separately.

App installation

  1. Activate the Internet (Wi-Fi or 4G) and Bluetooth® on your smartphone or tablet.
    NB: Stay close to your device throughout the whole
    Blue Connect activation process.

  2. Download the free “Blueriiot” app on App Store® and Google Play™.Blueriiot Blue Connect GO Smart Analyzer - icon4

  3. Authorize notifications to benefit from the alerts4.

  4. Login to “Bleriot”.

  5. Create your swimming-pool: enter your swimming pool’s characteristics.
    NB: You can view or modify the characteristics of your swimming pool at any time in “Settings” » “My Pool”.

4 You will receive notifications with Blue Connect Plus or Bleriot Premium subscription.
NB: To add a second swimming pool in the app, press the name of the active swimming pool and select “+”.
The application is divided in four main sections 5:

| Dashboard: Informs you of Blue Connects and pool’s status.
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| Table of values: Informs you precisely of the values measured by Blue Connect, trends and ideal values.
| Maintenance guide: Advises you on the operations to perform to maintain the quality of the water in your pool.
| Settings: Allows you to configure the settings for your pool and Blue devices, as well as have access to help and technical support.

Blue Connect installation

A. How to start up Blue Connect?

  1. In the app, in “Settings” » “My Blue Connect”, press “Add a Blue Connect” and scan the QRcode located on the device’s storage cap or on the back of the Quick Start
    Guide. You can also insert the code (key) and the three last digits of the serial number (SN), which can both be found on the back of the start guide or on the storage cap of the device.
    5The app is subject to continual improvements and changes.

  2. To start the device, activate it by shaking it with a sharp blow. You will hear two beeps, meaning that the initial activation was successful.

  3. Press “ok” to finalize the activation process. The device is now linked to your account and permanently linked to Sigfox®6network.

  4. Place Blue Connect upright on the storage cap and unscrew it. 6 Sioux is only activated with Blue Connect Plus or when subscribing Bleriot Premium. Sioux® is a telecommunications network specialised in the Internet of Things. It is a cellular network that does not interfere with domestic Wi-Fi. You can check if your swimming pool is covered by the Sioux® network by visiting www.sigfox.com/coverage or on our website www.blueriiot.com. Blue Connect uses Sioux® to transfer data to your smartphone.

  5. Empty the storage cap, rinse in clear water and store it.

  6. If the nut is not secured with a screw, tighten it securely.
    Do not hesitate to use a cloth to avoid hurting your hand.
    If the nut is secured with a screw, proceed to the next step.Blueriiot Blue
Connect GO Smart Analyzer - Fig3

  7. Rinse the probe in clear water and place the usage cap on the external part of the device to protect the probes.Blueriiot Blue Connect GO Smart Analyzer - Fig4

  8. Place Blue Connect:
    » In the water: Leave it floating in your spa or pool. If needed, you can secure it by fixing it to a point of attachment with the cord and the rubber ring.
    » In the technical room with Blue Fit507 (Cfr p.10).Blueriiot Blue Connect
GO Smart Analyzer - Fig5 NB: Make sure the device is in vertical position and the top part out of the water to allow a correct communication.

B. Notes

  • Do not leave the sensor exposed to air.
  • The Sigfox® network connects automatically and sends measurements at regular intervals8 .
  • The sensor may take a few hours to stabilise its parameters after its first immersion in the swimming pool.
  • In case of non-existent Sigfox® coverage, there are two options:
    • Blue Connect operates in Bluetooth®. In such case, you must take Bluetooth measurement(s) nearby manually and daily for the device to perform its analyser work.
    • Blue Extender9 allows Blue Connect to connect to your Wi-Fi network. For further information, visit our website or contact your reseller.

7 Blue Fit50 is a Blue Connect accessory. According to the pack you have, it can be included in the Blue Connect Plus, or sold separately.
8 The Sioux network connects with Blue Connect Plus or the Bleriot Premium subscription.
9 Blue Extender is an accessory of Blue Connect. It is sold separately.
Feel free to check our videos tutorials on our YouTube channel (Bleriot) or our FAQ, or to contact us via our online form available on our website blueriiot.com.

Technical characteristics

  • Dimensions: 253 mm x 96 mm

  • Weight: 714 g

  • Protection standard: IPx8 standard

  • Sensors and measurements:
    pH: Measurement range: 0 to 14
    Accuracy: ± 0,1
    Resolution: 0,1
    Temperature (water): Measurement range: 5 to 50°C
    Accuracy: ± 0,2°C
    Resolution 0,1° C
    Redox/ORP (active chlorine): Measurement range: 0 to 999 mV
    Accuracy: ± 20mV
    Resolution 1mV
    Conductivity: Measurement range: 250 to 15.000 μS/cm
    Accuracy: ± 10 %
    Resolution 1uS/cm

  • Connectivity: Sigfox®, Bluetooth Low Energy® (BLE)

  • Power supply: 1 Lithium battery (thionyl chloride)

  •  Nominal voltage: 3,6 V

  • Operating system: iOS, Android™ (4.0 Bluetooth®, Android™ 6.0 and iOS 13.0)

  • Languages: English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Swedish, Catalan, Polish.

  • Territorial compatibility: EU: 868 MHZ US/AU: 902 / 920 MHZ

Introduction
A. Overview
The Blue Fit50 is a hose clamp compatible with Blue Connect. It allows to install Blue Connect on the technical room pipes.
NB: Blue Fit50 is a Blue Connect accessory. According to the pack you have, it can be included in the Blue Connect Plus, or sold separately.
B. The box includes

A hose clamp.

The seal (already placed inside the hose clamp).

One cap.

2 bolts and 2 nuts.
C. Precautions for use

  • Do not leave the Blue Connect on the Blue Fit50 when there is no water in the pipes.
  • If handling on the hydraulic circuit (risk of water hammer), it is advisable to remove the Blue Connect in order not to damage the product.
  • Make sure to create a sufficient flow in your installation so that the Blue Connect can take measures.
  • Blue Fit50 cannot be attached to flexible pipes whose size may vary according to your region (see data sheet).
  • Blue Fit50 withstands a maximum pressure of 3 bar.
  • Always place the Blue Connect vertically with the probe downwards.

Blue Fit50 installation

NB: Feel free to ask your pool specialist for advice in case of any doubt.
A. Find the correct location
Make sure to always place the Blue Fit50 after the filter (to avoid damaging the probes) and before your product injection system or electrolysis (to avoid altering the measures taken by the Blue Connect).
B. Set up

  1. Turn off the filtration system.

  2. With a 40mm diameter hole saw, drill a hole in the upper part of the pipe.
    NB: The Blue Connect must be in vertical position, with the probe downwards.

  3. Place both parts of the hose clamp on each side of the pipe so that the holes coincide, and screw the hose clamp.Blueriiot Blue Connect GO Smart Analyzer - Fig11

  4. Screw the Blue Connect.Blueriiot Blue Connect GO Smart Analyzer - Fig12

  5. Turn on the filtration system.

  6. Slightly and slowly unscrew the Blue Connect (maximum ½ turn) to remove any air. As soon as the water comes out, it means that there is no air left in the pipes, and  you can then tightly screw Blue Connect again.Blueriiot Blue Connect GO Smart Analyzer - Fig13

  7. In the app, in “Settings“ » “My Blue Connect“ » “Location“, activate the Blue Fit50 option.

  8. In the app, in “My pool“, tap “Filtering pump“ and insert the schedule for your pump 10 . With this schedule, Blue Connect will only take measurements when the pump is running so that it always analyses a representative pool water. (Optional)

Technical features

Name: Blue Fit50
Dimensions:

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10 This feature is only available with Blue Connect Plus or a Bleriot Premium subscription.
Weigh: 244g
Certifications: CE/FCC
Color: black
Storage temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Warranty: 24 months

General information

Warranties

  • Product Warranty: 24 months.

Fluidram does not offer any warranty against the deterioration of the material following a manipulation of this latter, in particular the replacement of probe and battery, nor against the damages following the drying of the probes, nor against the wear and normal aging of the product, nor against the damages caused by an accident or a misuse. Fluidram does not offer any warranty in case of nonobservance of the precautions for use.
How to recycle this product
** This symbol indicates that this product must be disposed of in accordance with applicable legal requirements and separated from domestic waste. At the end of the product’s life span, please take it to an official collection point. Sorting and recycling your product help protect the stocks of raw materials and guarantee that all guidelines relative to health and environment protection are respected as part of the recycling.
Registered trademark
The Bleriot™ trademark and its respective logos are registered by Fluidram S.A.
Fluidram as well as their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fluidram S.A.
The Bluetooth® brand (and its logo) is a registered trademark and is the property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and its use by Blue Connect is subject to license.
App Store is an Apple, Inc. service brand registered in the United States and other countries.
iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries, used under license.
Google Play and Android are Google Inc. brands.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this document are copyrighted and are the property of their respective owners.
Declaration of conformity**

Blue connect is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
To obtain a copy of the FCC, CE declaration of conformity, visit our website www.blueriiot.com/legal.
Declaration of conformity FCC
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Raito Labs SA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For devices with a serial number that begins with a 4.
FCC Part15 / ISED compliance statement
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.

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 instruction, 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 interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of
Radiocommunication Apparatus
To satisfy FCC and IC RF Exposure requirements for mobile devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Declaration of conformity CE
For devices with a serial number that begins with a 3.
Hereby, Raito Labs S.A. declares that the radio equipment type Blue Connect Smart
Pool Analyzer is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.blueriiot.com/legal 
SIGFOX : Tx : 868.13MHz / 14dBm max Rx : 869.525MHz
Bluetooth LE : 2400-2483.5MHz / 10dBm max Authorized countries codes:
ALB – AND – AUT – BEL – BIH – BLR – BUL – CYP – CZE – DEU – DNK – ESP – EST – FIN – FRA – GRC – HNG – HOL – HRV – IRL – ISL – ITA – LIE – LTU – LUX – LVA – MDA – MKD – MLT – MNE – NLD – NOR – POL – POR – ROU – SRB – SUI – SVK – SVN – SWE – TUR

For more information consult the online user manual and view our
videos on our website www.blueriiot.com (help).
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