LINKTAP D1 Wireless Water User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: LINKTAP

Table of Contents

LINKTAP D1 Wireless Water
Installation
Specifications
Warranty
FCC Statement
Documents / Resources

LINKTAP D1 Wireless Water

Specifications

Designed for private use in domestic gardens
Controls sprinklers and watering systems
Connects through the LinkTap app
Not for industrial use or use with chemicals, dirty water, or flammable substances
Requires 4 AA alkaline or 1.5V lithium batteries (not included)
Compatible with good quality 1.5V Li-ion rechargeable batteries
Do not use carbon-zinc batteries
Not to be submerged in water, used in damp pits, or buried

Installation

Step 1: Connect LinkTap Gateway

Connect the LinkTap Gateway to a LAN port of your home broadband modem or a network switch, router, hub, or Wi-Fi extender using the supplied ethernet cable. Power on the Gateway using the supplied USB cord and power adapter. Wait for the Power, Link, and Internet LEDs on the Gateway to turn solid green, indicating a successful connection to the LinkTap cloud server.
Note: To reduce interference, place the Gateway at least 60cm (2 feet) away from power sockets and other electronic devices. Placing it at a higher location may increase wireless coverage.

Step 2: Register the Gateway

Register the Gateway through the LinkTap free mobile app or web app. Once the registration is completed, the Synced LED on the Gateway will turn solid green.
You can scan the QR code to install the LinkTap mobile app or visit https://www.link-tap.com/signin. for the web app.

Step 3: Add a new D1 TapLinker

Add a new D1 TapLinker (wireless water timer) through the LinkTap app. The app will show 2 TapLinkers, and each can be controlled independently.

Step 4: Connect the TapLinker

Insert 4 AA batteries into the TapLinker in the correct orientation and switch it on. The TapLinker will automatically connect to the Gateway within 5 to 60 seconds, indicated by 2 solid green LEDs. These LEDs will turn off after being solid green for 15 seconds to save power.

Note: The TapLinker has an inclination sensor to detect changes in tilt angle. Follow the steps below to verify the fall detection and notification process:

Check if the TapLinker fall alert is disabled on the Device Details page. If not, disable it.
Place the watering timer upright on a desktop and enable the TapLinker fall alert in the app.
Lay the watering timer flat on the desktop. Within 45 seconds, you should receive a TapLinker fall alert on your phone.
Disable the TapLinker fall alert in the app to continue the product installation process.

Step 5: Screw the TapLinker

Screw the TapLinker firmly by hand to your garden tap to prevent leaks.
Note: You can verify the water cut-off detection and notification process by following the steps below:
Enable all fault alert options on the app.

Step 6: Enjoy Remote Access

Enable all fault alert options on the app to remotely access your wireless water timer with peace of mind!
Note: The LinkTap D1 water timer has an inclination sensor and a flow meter sensor.
It can measure flow rate in real-time and detect various faults, sending push notifications and emails to you and your nominated person (e.g., neighbour, friends) when necessary.

FAQ

Q: Can I use carbon-zinc batteries with the LinkTap Wireless Water Timer?

A: No, carbon-zinc batteries should not be used. Use 4 AA alkaline or 1.5V lithium batteries (not included). Good quality 1.5V Li-ion rechargeable batteries can also be used.

Q: Can the TapLinker be submerged in water or buried?

A: No, the TapLinker should not be submerged in water, used in damp pits, or buried.

Q: How can I verify the fall detection and notification process of the LinkTap water timer?

A : Follow these steps:

Check if the TapLinker fall alert is disabled on the Device Details page. If not, disable it.
Place the watering timer upright on a desktop and enable the TapLinker fall alert in the app.
Lay the watering timer flat on the desktop. Within 45 seconds, you should receive a TapLinker fall alert on your phone.
Disable the TapLinker fall alert in the app to continue the product installation process.

Q: How can I verify the water cut-off detection and notification process?

A : Enable all fault alert options on the app to verify the water cut-off detection and notification process.
The LinkTap Wireless Water Timer is designed for private use in domestic gardens to control sprinklers and watering systems through the LinkTap app.
The LinkTap device must not be used for industrial purposes or in conjunction with chemicals, dirty water, or easily flammable and explosive substances.
Use 4 AA alkaline or 1.5V lithium batteries (not included). Good quality 1.5V Li-ion rechargeable batteries can also be used. Do not use carbon-zinc batteries.
Remove the timer from the faucet during freezing weather and store it inside.
Timer should not be submerged in water, used in damp pits or buried.

Installation

Step 1

Connect LinkTap Gateway to a LAN port of your home broadband modem (or a network switch, a router, a hub, or a Wi-Fi extender) using the supplied ethernet cable. Power on the Gateway using the supplied USB cord and power adapter.
3 solid green LEDs (Power, Link and Internet) indicate that the Gateway has connected to the LinkTap cloud server. This process may take up to a few minutes.
To reduce possible interference, please place the Gateway over 60cm (or 2 feet) away from any power sockets and/or other electronic devices. Tip: Placing the Gateway at a higher location will usually increase the wireless coverage.

Step 2

Register the Gateway through LinkTap free mobile app or web app. When the registration is completed, the Synced LED on the Gateway will turn solid green.
or visithttps://www.link-tap.com/signin for web App

Step 3

Add a new D1 TapLinker (i.e., D1 wireless water timer) through the LinkTap app. There will be 2 TapLinkers shown on the app, and each of the TapLinkers can be controlled independently.

Step 4

Insert 4 AA batteries into the TapLinker in the correct orientation and switch it on. The TapLinker will automatically connect to the Gateway in 5~60 seconds, as indicated by 2 solid green LEDs ( and ). These 2 LEDs will go off after being solid green for 15 seconds to save power.
The LinkTap D1 water timer contains an inclination sensor to detect changes in the tilt angle of the device. If the angle change exceeds a certain threshold, the system will register that the water timer has fallen off the faucet.
You can verify the fall detection and notification process of your LinkTap water timer by following the steps below.

On the Device Details page, check if the “TapLinker fall alert” has been disabled. If not, disable it.
Place the watering timer upright on a desktop, then enable the “TapLinker fall alert” in the app.
Lay the watering timer flat on the desktop. Within 45 seconds, you should receive a TapLinker fall alert on your phone.
Disable the “TapLinker fall alert” in the app to continue the product installation process.

Step 5

Screw the TapLinker to your garden tap firmly by hand to prevent leaks.
At this point, you can verify the water cut-off detection and notification process by following the steps below:

Enable “Water cut-off alert” on the app.
Turn off the faucet completely and make ensure that no water flows out of the faucet.
Press the Manual On/Off button on the device, or activate Instant mode on the app to start watering.

Within 45 seconds, you should receive a water cut-off alert on your phone.

Manual Watering

Press the blue Manual On/Off button once to start or stop watering. You can also disable, partially enable or fully enable the Manual button lockout function through the app.

Step 6

Enable all fault alert options on the app. You can now remotely access your wireless water timer with peace of mind!

About the fault detection function:

Your LinkTap D1 water timer contains an inclination sensor and a flow meter sensor. Apart from being able to measure flow rate in real-time, the device can detect the following faults in a real-time manner and then send push notifications and emails to you and your nominated person, e.g. neighbour, friends, etc.

The water timer falls off the faucet.
The water timer failed to shut down the watering properly.
The water timer failed to open the valve properly.
The mains water is turned off, causing no water to come out of the water timer.
The water flow rate abnormally increases or decreases.

The real-time push notifications will be sent to all your smartphones and tablets with the LinkTap app installed, and an email will be sent to your registered email address and two other email addresses.
You can use the email addresses of your neighbours, friends, family members, or colleagues, so that when a fault occurs but you are unable to handle the failure in time for some reason, they can help you out.
When a fault occurs, in order to avoid false positives, the system will make multiple measurements, so sending out real-time push notifications and emails will be delayed by 10 to 45 seconds. Similarly, when the flow rate changes, the current flow rate value won’t be shown on the app until 10 to 45 seconds later.

Specifications

Operating water pressure range: 0.02-0.8MPa or 2.9-116 psi
Watering cycles per day: up to 50
Watering duration per cycle: 3 seconds to 23 hours 59 minutes
Temperature of water flow: 1°C to 40°C
Flow meter measurement range: 2 to 50 L/min with a measurement error of ± 5%
Wireless water timer power: 4 AA alkaline or 1.5V lithium batteries
Gateway power input: 5V DC, 1A
Wireless technology: Zigbee
Wireless transmission distance: up to 800m *
Wireless operating spectrum : 2.4GHz ISM
Network security: 256-bit encryption
Max. number of TapLinkers per Gateway: 15
Max. number of Gateways per user account: 6
Actual ranges may vary depending on environmental conditions, building materials, etc. Wireless coverage claims are used only as a reference and are not guaranteed as each wireless network is unique.

LinkTap App User Manual

Visit https://www.link-tap.com/app-manual or scan the QR code for the LinkTap app user manual.

Warranty

LinkTap guarantees the wireless water timer and gateway products for 2 years from the date of purchase.
This guarantee covers all serious defects of the device that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults.
Under warranty, we will either replace the device or repair it free of charge if the following conditions apply:
The device must have been handled properly and in keeping with the requirements of the operating instructions.
Neither the purchaser nor a non-authorised third party have attempted to repair the device.
Faults that occur as a result of incorrectly installed or leaking batteries or using third-party power adapters & USB cords are not covered by the warranty.
Damage caused by frost is not covered by the warranty.

Disclaimer

LinkTap has done its utmost to ensure that the fault detection & notification function works reliably. However, due to various factors in the real world (e.g., network delay or interruption, equipment failure, battery quality problems, improper use of the device, etc.), there is still an extremely low chance of false positives or false negatives. LinkTap and its designated agents are not liable for any possible loss caused by false positives or false negatives.

FCC Statement

FCC ID: 2AKWRD1-B
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference,
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according 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 under the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
This device meets the FCC and IC requirements for RF exposure in public or controlled environments. The end user is advised to maintain a distance of 20 cm from the timer and any personnel to ensure compliance with RF exposure regulations.

ICC Statement: IC: 24553-D1B

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference,
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-002.

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