Level Sense Freezer Sentry User Manual

June 13, 2024
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User Manual

Freezer Sentry

SECTION 1: ABOUT FREEZER SENTRY

Freezer Sentry is a Wi-Fi based refrigerator/freezer monitor. Freezer sentry monitors three critical elements of your freezer as alarm inputs:

  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Power Loss/Wi-Fi Status
  • Optional Sensor Inputs for Leak Sensor & Float Switch

Each of the above-mentioned alarm inputs can be configured individually as alarm triggers based on their state. There are three alarm outputs of the Freezer Sentry

  • SMS (Text Message)
  • E-Mail
  • Audible Siren

SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS

Level Sense Freezer Sentry Specifications

Accuracy of Temp Sensor +/- 0.2C
Accuracy of Humidity Sensor +/- 2%
Temp/Hum Rec. Operating Cond. -20C to 125C
Power Supply 12VDC
Siren 90 dB
Head Unit Size 87x21x50mm
Head Unit Max Operating Temp 100F

SECTION 3: REQUIREMENTS

  • 120/240 VAC (50 or 60 Hz) Power Outlet
  • 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi internet within range of Freezer Sentry
  • Wi-Fi enabled device with Web browsing
  • Flat head screwdriver #3 or #4 (if optional leak or float sensors are used)

SECTION 4: IN THE BOX

  1. Head Unit
  2. Temp/Hum Sensor
  3. Zip Ties
  4. Various Mounting Hardware
  5. Instruction Sheet
    Level Sense Freezer Sentry - BOX

SECTION 5: ACCOUNT CREATION

  1. Level Sense Account Creation:
    Thank you for your Level Sense Freezer Sentry purchase. The first step in getting your Freezer Sentry device online is to create your Level Sense Account. This can be done with either a computer, or a smartphone/tablet.
    If you prefer video instructions over written, please scan the QR code.
    This video will walk you through sections 5 and 8–11.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00l3MCzg-jI

a. Smartphone/Tablet
a. On your smartphone proceed to either the iOS app store, or the Android Play store
b. Type into the search bar “Level Sense”, and download the applicationLevel
Sense Freezer Sentry - Tabletc. Next click on the register button and enter in your personal information into the register page, and lastly click the create button. Congratulations, your Level Sense account has been created.
The Username and Password that are used for your account are the same for both the mobile application and the website.Level Sense Freezer Sentry -
register

b. Computer:
a. Begin by opening an internet browser like Google Chrome or Safari.
b. In the address bar type in: Level-Sense.com

  1. Click on the text labeled “Account”Level Sense Freezer Sentry - Google
  2. Next enter in your First name, Last name, email address, and password. Click the submit button and your Level Sense account has successfully been created.

Level Sense Freezer Sentry - First

SECTION 6: STATUS LEDS

The status LEDs on the Freezer Sentry provides a visual indication of the state of the Freezer Sentry. The below table is a system status guide. PLEASE NOTE that if the four LEDs are flashing in unison, then this is a CLAIM CODE. If you have a claim code, reference Section 9.

Device State Power Cloud Temp Alarm
No Alarm(s) Blue Blue —— Blue
Access Point (Waiting for Wireless Connection) Pulsing White
Wi-Fi Connection in Progress Yellow
Loss of Wi-Fi Signal Red
Temperature Above Upper Setpoint Red*
Temperature in Setpoint Green*
Temperature Below Lower Setpoint Blue*
Alarm Present —- Red
Firmware Upgrade / Server Maintenance Purple

*As the temperature moves towards the upper set point, the Temp LED will transition towards true RED. As the temperature moves towards the midpoint between the upper and lower set point, the Temp LED will become true GREEN in color. Lastly, as the temperature moves towards the lower setpoint, the Temp LED will transition towards true BLUE.

SECTION 7: INSTALLATION

  1. Head Unit Installation:
    a. The head Unit can be mounted in one of three ways.
    i. Magnetically: Magnets are mounted inside of the Freezer Sentry enclosure.
    Place the back of the enclosure onto the side of the refrigerator/freezer, and the head unit will stay in place thanks to the magnets.Level Sense Freezer
Sentry - Magnets ii. Wall Mount: The template shown below can be used to mount the device directly to a wall via the mounting screws.Level
Sense Freezer Sentry - Mount iii. Cable tie Mount: The two sticky pad anchors and zip ties can be used to mount the head unit.Level Sense
Freezer Sentry - anchors

  2. Temperature Sensor Install:
    a. If not already done, the temperature sensor can be inserted gently into the Level Sense (LS) Freezer Sentry head unit as shown below. Follow the labels on the printed circuit board which will assist with inserting the sensor. There is a Green LED that will light up on both ends of the temperature sensor when the board is inserted correctly, and when power is applied.Level Sense
Freezer Sentry - powerb. The Temperature sensor can be installed in the refigerator/freezer one of three ways.
    i. 1. The integrated hook can be used to mount the sensor on a wire rack as shown on a standard freezer, or on a deep freeze.![Level Sense Freezer Sentry

  • freezer](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Level-Sense- Freezer-Sentry-freezer.jpg) ii. The snap lock adhesive support can be inserted into the hole on the hook sensor. Remove the covering for the adhesive and firmly push the snap lock support onto the refrigerator/freezer wall.Level
Sense Freezer Sentry - snap iii. To mount with the included screw, insert the screw into the hole on the hook sensor, and carefully tighten the screw to the printed circuit board.Level Sense Freezer Sentry -
printed

SECTION 8: CONNECT TO WI-FI

The Freezer Sentry device is immediately ready to join your 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi network after power up. When the Freezer Sentry has not been configured to a Wi-Fi network the Cloud LED will display as WHITE, and the access point is active (the unit will broadcast its Level Sense Wireless Network. Refer to section 6).
There are a series of articles on more advanced troubleshooting for WI-FI connections under the Troubleshoot section which is found on the upper banner of the website.
Password Requirements for Your Local 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi Network:
SSID (Local Network Name) and Password are Case Sensitive You must have a password 8 – 48 Characters in Length. The following Characters are not supported in Wi-Fi Passwords or network names at the moment: <> \ ^ ‘ { } “ %
THIS APPLIES TO CONNECTING WITH WPS OR CONNECTING WITH HOTSPOT!

  1. Hotspot Method:
    a. To connect your Freezer Sentry to your Wi-Fi network via the hotspot mode, you will need a Wi-Fi enabled device like a smartphone or laptop. The Cloud LED of the Freezer Sentry should be white which indicates the device is broadcasting a Wi-Fi hotspot. Use your Wi-Fi device (phone, tablet, or computer) to connect to the Level Sense network (the last four digits of the Level Sense network is the last 4 digits of the device’s MAC address). Your phone may indicate that this network has no internet connection. This is normal.
    b. Once connected to the Level Sense network, a Wi-Fi configuration page will automatically appear. If this page does not appear automatically, then open a web browser and enter the device’s IP address into the address bar: 192.168.4.1
    c. On the webpage, you will select the bubble of YOUR HOME 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi network. Next you will enter the PASSWORD of YOUR HOME network.
    Note that this field is case sensitive.Level Sense Freezer Sentry -
webpaged. Once complete, you can enter your Level Sense account email address into the email address field (If you do this, the device will automatically link to your account, and you will NOT be presented with a claim code). Lastly, press the submit button.
    e. The webpage then instructs you to click the RESET button on the Freezer Sentry. After restarting, the Cloud LED will pulse yellow until it connects to your Wi-Fi. Upon successful connection the device will either…
    i. Present a claim code (all four LEDS on the device will blink in unison (Proceed to Section 9)
    ii. The Cloud LED will change to pulsing blue, followed by blue on the other 3 LEDs (Proceed to Section 10). This indicates that the device has been successfully linked to your account, and no claim code is needed.
    iii. The Cloud LED changes to red (No local internet connection). This can be caused by an incorrect password for the Wi-Fi network, or the network is out of range. If this happens, press the RESET button to try again. If it does not connect on subsequent attempts, please reference Section 13 for instructions on how to perform a password reset.Level Sense Freezer Sentry -
reset

SECTION 9: CLAIM DEVICE

If you typed in your E-Mail address on the Wi-Fi configuration page (as seen in the previous Section), then your device will be claimed automatically, and it will be in your account upon login in the portal (if you do not see the device, refresh your screen). If you did not enter your E-Mail address on the Wi-Fi configuration page, it will be necessary to claim the device. Once the Freezer Sentry is connected to your wireless network, the Freezer Sentry will flash all four LEDs in unison. This is a claim code. After logging into the portal via the website or the mobile application click on the “Claim” button. Follow the directions on screen and enter the unique claim code.

SECTION 10: CONTACT INFORMATION

Once you are logged into your account on the Level Sense website, or in the mobile application, click on the “Contacts” tab or if you are using the mobile application click the “Notification” tab. Click on the plus button next to the default contact and enter your phone number, cell phone service provider, etc. Do not forget to enable both email and text options. It is a good idea to TEST both the email and text feature currently as well. Lastly, you must save and submit the contact.

SECTION 11: NOTIFICATION SETTINGS

This section will guide you on how to enable and disable sensor inputs to suit your application. On the website, you can edit the notification settings by clicking on the bell icon, which is underneath the “Alarm Settings” column. If you are on the mobile application, you will need to click on the device name, and then an action bar will show up at the bottom of the screen, click on the bell icon.

  1. The first input is for the Temperature Sensor. The left side of the screen has the  lower set point, and the right side is the upper set point. Any temperature below the lower setpoint will put the device into alarm state. Also, a temperature above the upper setpoint will put the device into alarm state. A reading that is in  between the upper and lower setpoint will not cause an alarm.
    a. Delay of Temperature Alarms: This is the time for the delay of a Temperature alarm. From the time that the temperature reading is out of range, the device will not go into alarm state until the delay time is met. We recommend using a delay of 5 minutes for this sensor. If you do not use a delay, then you will get an alarm immediately if the temperature goes out of range. You may get temperature alarms when the refrigerator/freezer are opened. This is most likely not useful for most people.
    b. Temperature Offset: The Offset feature is used to calibrate your temperature sensor. In the first text box enter the number that you want to adjust the temperature by. For example, if your current temperature reading from the Freezer Sentry device is 34F, and the actual temperature in the freezer is 32F, then you will enter 2.00 into the first text box and select the minus sign into the operation text box to adjust the temperature reading to the correct temperature value. Please note that it can take up to five minutes for the offset value to take effect. Refresh your screen and refer to the Offset Equation above to verify if the offset is applied as intended.

  2. The second input listed is the humidity sensor. The left side of the screen has the lower set point, and the right side is the upper set point. A humidity reading below the lower setpoint will put the device into alarm state. A humidity reading above the upper setpoint will also put the device into alarm state. Note that the humidity sensor does not have an offset function.

  3. The third and fourth inputs on the screen are for a float and leak sensor. Freezer Sentry does not come with these sensors, but they can be added at any time. A leak sensor is an especially good idea as you can monitor your refrigerator/ freezer for leaks.

Lastly, you can enable and disable email, text, and the siren feature for any of the inputs by clicking on the text bubble. Do not forget to click the submit button if you have made any changes on this screen.
Alarms can be temporarily disabled by pressing the silence button on the Freezer Sentry. If an alarm cannot be quickly resolved, it will be necessary to disable the siren checkbox for the given sensor in the portal or application.Level Sense Freezer Sentry - resolved

SECTION 12: VIEWING DATA

Once you are logged into your account, click on the view charts button on the website. If you are using the mobile application, first click on the device name, and then click the graph icon under the “Action Items” tab at the bottom of your screen.Level Sense Freezer Sentry - DATA

SECTION 13: WI-FI PASSWORD RESET

To clear the Wi-Fi credentials from the Freezer Sentry, complete the following steps:

  • Press and hold the SILENCE button until all four LEDs appear as RED.
  • Let go of the SILENCE button, and then click the SILENEC button two times, two LEDS will remain lit.
  • Wait until the two remaining red LEDs go out, and then press the RESET button. The password reset is complete. Proceed to Section 8 for guidance on how to get your device back online.
  • The Cloud LED should be white following the password reset steps.

If you would like to see a vedio tutorial on how to perform the password reset, scan this code.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2J0pUugOY8

SECTION 14: SERVICE DISCLAIMER

Level Sense includes a minimum cloud monitoring service (“Portal”) period of one year from the date of manufacture. Continued service may be offered monthly or annually for a fee or gratis. Level Sense reserves the right to alter, amend or change information, services, and pricing at any time. Level Sense also reserves the right to modify or discontinue services at any time after the first year.

SECTION 15: WARRANTY

2 year limited warranty
Please read this warranty carefully before using the product.
This limited warranty contains the standard terms and conditions (“toc”) of level sense. Where permitted by the applicable law, by keeping your level sense product beyond thirty (30) days after the date of delivery, you fully accept the terms and conditions set forth in this limited warranty.
In addition, where permitted by the applicable law, your installation and/or use of the product constitutes full acceptance of the terms and conditions of this limited warranty (hereinafter referred to as “limited warranty or warranty”). If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this warranty, including any limitations of  warranty, indemnification terms or limitation of liability, then you should not use theproduct and should return it to the seller for a refund of the purchase price. The law may vary by jurisdiction as to the applicability of your installation or use actually constituting acceptance of the terms and conditions herein and as to the applicability of any limitation of warranty, indemnification terms or limitations of liability.

  1. Warrantor: in this warranty, warrantor shall mean “dealer, distributor, and/or manufacturer.”

  2. Elements of warranty: this product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations and exclusions set out below.

  3. Warranty and remedy: two-year warranty — in the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time during the time of two year from original purchase, warrantor will repair the defect and return it to you at no charge.
    This warranty shall terminate and be of no further effect at the time the product is: (1) damaged by external causes such as fire, water, lightning, etc. Or not maintained as reasonable and necessary; or (2) modified; or (3) improperly installed; or (4) misused; or (5) repaired or serviced by someone other than warrantors’ authorized personnel or someone expressly authorized by warrantors to make such service or repairs; (6) used in a manner or purpose for which the product was not intended; or (7) sold by original purchaser.
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