VIESSMANN 6155211 ViCare Climate Sensor Wireless Repeater Instruction Manual

VIESSMANN 6155211 ViCare Climate Sensor Wireless Repeater

Product Information

The ViCare climate sensor and ViCare wireless repeater are system components manufactured by VIESMANN. These devices are designed to enhance the functionality and performance of your heating and cooling system. The ViCare climate sensor is responsible for monitoring and controlling the temperature and climate conditions, while the ViCare wireless repeater ensures reliable signal transmission between the system components.

Please note that these devices should be operated according to the safety instructions provided in the user manual to prevent accidents and material losses.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

• Follow all safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and material losses.
• Pay attention to the danger symbol, which warns against the risk of injury.
• Take note of the “Please note” symbol, which warns against the risk of material losses and environmental pollution.
• Ensure that wireless signals from the devices do not interfere with electronic medical devices, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators. If you have such equipment, avoid being in the immediate vicinity of operational wireless components.
• Inspect the appliance for external damage before starting it up. Do not use a damaged appliance.
• Use only spare parts supplied or approved by Viessmann for replacement.

Installation and Adjustment

• All settings and work on the devices must be carried out as specified in the instructions.
• Ensure minimum clearances to ensure reliable signal transmission.
• Operate the devices only inside closed buildings. Do not operate them in rooms where there is a risk of explosion.
• After a restart, check the status of the wireless components.

Index

The user manual is organized into various sections for easy reference:

1. Safety and liability
2. Introductory information
3. Preparing for installation
4. Installation sequence
5. Commissioning
6. Checks and settings
7. Maintenance
8. Specification
9. Appendix
10. Keyword index

Operational Reliability and Liability

• Ensure the operational reliability of the devices by following the instructions provided.
• Viessmann holds liability for the devices according to the specified terms and conditions.

Installation Location for ViCare Climate Sensor

• Consider the wireless signal range when selecting the installation location for the ViCare climate sensor.
• Take into account the angle of penetration for proper signal transmission.

ViCare Wireless Repeater

The ViCare wireless repeater is a component that enhances signal transmission between system components. Follow the instructions provided to ensure its proper functioning.

Device as ViCare Climate Sensor

• Follow the instructions for inserting or changing batteries in the ViCare climate sensor.

Device as ViCare Wireless Repeater

• Follow the instructions for mounting the device on the wall to use it as a ViCare wireless repeater.

Display and Controls

• Familiarize yourself with the display and controls of the devices as described in the instructions.
• Follow the instructions for pairing the ViCare climate sensor with other system components.

Safety instructions

Please follow these safety instructions closely to prevent accidents and material losses.

Safety instructions explained

Danger
This symbol warns against the risk of injury.

Please note
This symbol warns against the risk of material losses and environmental pollution.

Note
Details identified by the word “Note” contain additional information.

Target group

These instructions are intended for system users.
This appliance can also be operated by children aged 8 and older, as well as by individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental faculties or those lacking in experience and knowledge, provided such individuals are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of this appliance and any risks arising from it.

Danger
Wireless signals can interfere with electronic medical devices, particularly pacemakers, hearing aids and defibrillators.
If any such equipment is fitted, users should avoid being in the immediate vicinity of operational wireless components.

Installation and adjustment

• All settings and work on the device must be carried out as specified in these instructions.
• Observe minimum clearances to ensure reliable signal transmission.

Operation of the system

• Only operate the devices inside closed buildings.
• Never operate devices in rooms where there is a risk of explosion.
• Protect devices from:
  • Moisture
  • Dust
  • Liquids
  • Vapours
  • Direct sunlight
  • Other direct thermal radiation
• After a restart, check the status of the wireless components.

Danger
Damaged equipment poses a safety hazard.
Check the appliance for external damage. Never start up a damaged appliance.

Auxiliary components and individual parts
For replacement, use only spare parts supplied or approved by Viessmann.

Operational reliability

The ViCare climate sensor has ventilation slots in the bottom left corner to measure temperature and humidity. Do not cover these ventilation slots.

Liability

• No liability is accepted for loss of profit, unattained savings, or other direct or indirect consequential losses resulting from use of the ViCare climate sensor, the Viessmann server or the software, or for damage resulting from inappropriate use.
• Liability is limited to typical damage arising if a fundamental contractual obligation is violated through slight negligence, the fulfillment of which is essential for proper execution of the contract.
• The limitation of liability shall not apply if the damage was caused deliberately or through gross negligence, or if mandatory liability applies due to product liability legislation.
• The Viessmann General Terms and Conditions apply, which are included in each current Viessmann pricelist. Viessmann accepts no liability for push notifications and email services, which are provided by network operators.
• The terms and conditions of the relevant network operators apply in this context.

Introductory information

Disposal of packaging
Please dispose of packaging waste in line with statu-tory regulations.

Symbols

Intended use

• Install and operate the ViCare climate sensor and the ViCare wireless repeater as intended and only in con-junction with the electronic control units and controllers of the supported Viessmann heat and power genera-tors.
• Also take account of the relevant installation, service and operating instructions.
• In particular, observe the current and voltage specifica-tions for connections and hook-ups.
• The ViCare climate sensor is only for use with a Viessmann gateway, e.g. Vitoconnect, type OPTO2.
• In connection with a gateway, the measured values are transmitted wirelessly to the gateway.
  Incorrect usage of the device is prohibited and results in an exclusion of liability. Installation, service and operating instructions included with the product and available online must be observed.
  Note
  The device is intended exclusively for domestic or semi-domestic use, i.e. even users who have not had any instruction are able to operate the device safely.

Product information

Depending on the type of power supply, the device can be operated as a ViCare climate sensor or ViCare wireless repeater.
For further information on ViCare products: See www.vicare.info

ViCare climate sensor
If you want to use the device as a ViCare climate sensor, you have to operate it with batteries. The ViCare climate sensor records the room temperature and humidity and sends the information to the Viessmann gateway.

The ViCare climate sensor can only be used in conjunction with a Viessmann gateway, e.g. Vitoconnect, type OPTO2. Standalone use is not possible.

ViCare wireless repeater
If you want to use the device as a ViCare wireless repeater, you have to operate it with the plug-in power supply unit provided.
The ViCare wireless repeater increases the range for low-power radio.

Maintenance parts and spare parts
Maintenance parts and spare parts can be identified and ordered directly online.

Viessmann Partnershop

Login:
https://shop.viessmann.com/

Viessmann spare part app
www.viessmann.com/etapp

Data connections with ViCare climate sensor

• A Viessmann gateway (e.g. Vitoconnect, type OPTO2 or OT2)

• B Low power radio

• C ViCare climate sensor

• D WiFi

• E WiFi router (on site

• F Secure internet connection to the Viessmann server

• G Viessmann server

• H Mobile network
  or
  WiFi connection

• K Smartphone
  Note
  Please note that the compatibility of iOS and Android devices changes over time. It is essential to keep mobile devices updated and even to replace them if necessary.
  Further information can be found on the internet at www.vicare.info

Data connections with ViCare wireless repeater

• A Viessmann gateway (e.g. Vitoconnect, type OPTO2 or OT2)

• B Low power radio

• C ViCare wireless repeater

• D ViCare components, e.g. ViCare thermostatic radi- ator valve

• E WiFi

• F WiFi router (on site)
  Note
  Please note that the compatibility of iOS and Android devices changes over time. It is essential to keep mobile devices updated and even to replace them if necessary.
  Further information can be found on the internet at www.vicare.info

• G Secure internet connection to the Viessmann server

• H Viessmann server

• K Mobile network
  or

• WiFi connection

• L Smartphone

Preparing for installation

Installation location for ViCare climate sensor

• Installation only in enclosed buildings
• The installation location must be dry and free of frost.
• Distance to floor: Min. 1.5 m
• Not near windows or doors
• Not above radiators
• Not near heat sources (direct sunlight, fireplace, TV set, etc.)
• Ensure ambient temperatures between + 5 and +40 °C.

Note

• Check the reception quality of the ViCare climate sensor at the planned installation location.
• We recommend pairing the ViCare climate sensor near the gateway or other ViCare components before installation.

Wireless signal range
The range of wireless signals may be reduced by walls, ceilings and interior fixtures. These weaken the wireless signal.
The following circumstances can cause poor reception:

• On their way between transmitter and receiver, wire-less signals are damped, e.g. by air or when penetrating walls.
• Wireless signals are reflected by metallic objects, e.g. reinforcements embedded in walls, metal foil of thermal insulation and thermal glazing with metal-lised thermal vapour deposit.
• Wireless signals are isolated by service ducts and lift shafts.
• Wireless signals are disrupted by devices that also operate with high-frequency signals. Maintain a distance of at least 2 m from these devices:
  • Computers
  • Audio and video systems
  • Devices with active WiFi connection
  • Electronic transformers
  • Pre-ballasts

Angle of penetration
The reception quality remains best if wireless signals hit the walls vertically.
Depending on the angle of penetration, the effective wall thickness changes and so does the extent to which the electromagnetic waves are damped.

Flat (unfavorable) angle of penetration

• A ViCare climate sensor
• B Gateway
• C Wall

Ideal angle of penetration

• A ViCare climate sensor
• B Gateway
• C Wall

Installation location for ViCare climate sensor (cont.)

ViCare wireless repeater
If there are problems with the range of the wireless sig-nal in low power radio, a further device can be used as a ViCare wireless repeater:

Installation sequence

Device as ViCare climate sensor

When powered by battery, the device only works as a climate sensor. The function as a low power radio repeater is not possible.

Note
If the device was previously registered as a ViCare wireless repeater (with plug-in power supply unit), you first have to restore its factory settings: See page 14. You then have to pair the device with the ViCare app again: See page 13.

Inserting or changing the batteries

A Battery 3 V CR2450

Please note
Incorrectly inserted batteries can damage the device.
Observe the polarity of the battery.

Note
Spent batteries should not be disposed of in domestic waste. Dispose of spent batteries at an authorized collection site.

Device as ViCare wireless repeater

When supplied with power via the plug-in power supply unit, the device only works as a wireless repeater for low power radio.
The plug-in power supply unit with connecting cable is 1.5 m long.

Note
If the device was previously registered as a ViCare cli-mate sensor (battery operation), you first have to restore its factory settings: See page 14. You then have to pair the device with the ViCare app again:

• A Micro USB port for plug-in power supply unit (5 V )

1. Remove the battery.
2. Plug the micro USB connector into the device. Plug the plug-in power supply unit into a standard 230 V/50 Hz socket, max. 1 m from the installation location.
   Note
   If you are using the device with a plug-in power supply unit, remove the battery. Otherwise the battery may leak.

Mounting the device on the wall

Commissioning

Display and controls

• A Status LED
• B Openings for temperature and humidity measurement. Do not seal off.

Pairing the ViCare climate sensor

1. Remove the ViCare climate sensor from the wall.

2. Open the ViCare app. Tap “Settings”, and “Individual room control”.

3. Follow the instructions in the app.

4. Scan QR code D on the ViCare climate sensor.

5. Pairing process
   Confirm the pairing process by briefly pressing the operating button C. Pairing can take up to 3 minutes. During this time the status LED flashes green.
   If the pairing was successful, the status LED shows green for about 5 seconds. The ViCare app displays the successful connection.

6. Put the ViCare climate sensor back on the wall.

Checks and settings

Displaying the battery level

Briefly press operating button C ( < 2 seconds).

• Status LED flashes green once: Good battery level
• Status LED flashes red once: Low battery level

Note
The battery level display only works if the ViCare climate sensor has been paired.

Note
You can also see the battery level of the ViCare climate sensor in the ViCare app.

Transmitting current temperature and humidity values

Briefly press operating button C (< 2 seconds). The current temperature and humidity values are transmitted to the Viessmann gateway.

Restoring factory settings

The factory settings of the ViCare climate sensor can be restored:

• The connection to the Viessmann gateway or other ViCare components is disconnected. The network configuration of the device is deleted. You will subsequently have to reregister.
• All fault messages will be reset.
• The configuration is deleted.

1. Press operating button C of the ViCare climate sensor for at least 10 seconds. The status LED shows red.
2. Press operating button C 5 times in quick succession (within 10 seconds).
   The status LED flashes alternately red and green 3 times. The factory settings of the ViCare climate sensor have been restored.

Maintenance

• Software update
  If a new software update is available, it is automatically downloaded via the Viessmann gateway and the device is updated. The functionality of the device is not interrupted by the update process.

• Cleaning
  You can clean the surfaces of the ViCare climate sen-sor with a microfibre cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents.

• Maintenance/battery replacement
  The ViCare climate sensor is maintenance-free.
  If the battery needs replacing, this will be indicated in the ViCare app.
  Note
  Changing the batteries: See page 11.

• Connection faults
  If communication with the Viessmann gateway or other ViCare components fails, the wireless connection is automatically re-established.
  Note
  If connection faults occur frequently, the ViCare climate sensor and the Viessmann gateway or other ViCare components may be too far apart. If this is the case, reduce the distance or position of the devices. If this does not help, you can also use a ViCare wireless repeater (accessories).

Specification

Appendix

Final decommissioning and disposal of the heating system

Viessmann products can be recycled. Components and fluids from your heating system do not belong in ordinary domestic waste.
Speak to your contractor about the correct disposal of your old system.

• DE: Operating fluids (e.g. heat transfer medium) can be disposed of at municipal collection points.
• AT: Operating fluids (e.g. heat transfer medium) can be disposed of at municipal collection points (ASZ).

Viessmann Climate Solutions SE 35108 Allendorf / Germany Telephone: +49 6452 70-0 Fax: +49 6452 70-2780
www.viessmann.com

Viessmann Limited Hortonwood 30, Telford Shropshire, TF1 7YP, GB Telephone: +44 1952 675000 Fax: +44 1952 675040
E-mail: info-uk@viessmann.com

6155211 Subject to technical modifications.

References

• Redirect ViCare
• Viessmann.com
• Viessmann Spares-App
• Viessmann Shop

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