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SECURITY ADVICE – CAUTION
The installation and assembly of electrical equipment should only be performed by authorized personnel.
The product should only be used for the intended application. Unauthorised modifications are prohibited! The product must not be
used in relation with any equipment that in case of a failure may threaten, directly or indirectly, human health or life or result in
danger to human beings, animals or assets. Ensure all power is disconnected before installing. Do not connect to live/operating
equipment.
Please comply with
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Local laws, health & safety regulations, technical standards and regulations
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Condition of the device at the time of installation, to ensure safe installation
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This data sheet and installation manual
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NOTES ON DISPOSAL
As a component of a large-scale fixed installation, Thermokon products are intended to be used permanently as part of a building
or a structure at a pre-defined and dedicated location, hence the Waste Electrical and Electronic Act (WEEE) is not applicable.
However, most of the products may contain valuable materials that should be recycled and not disposed of as domestic waste.
Please note the relevant regulations for local disposal.
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GUIDELINES FOR DEVICES WITH SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE
Due to the energy-optimized EnOcean radio technology used in ”EasySens
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“ wireless sensors, the devices can work without batteries and self-
charge themselves using electric energy generated by integrated solar cells. This makes the devices almost maintenance free and environmentally
sound due to not having to replace batteries.
For optimum use, the device should be mounted in a location with sufficient ambient brightness. Minimum illumination of 200 lx (artificial light or
ambient) is required for at least 3 to 4 hours each day. (The health and safety regulations at work require a minimum illumination of 500 lx for office
workplaces).
The solar cell should be mounted facing towards the window direction if possible. If the device has a temperature sensor, then even periodic direct
sun radiation should be avoided due to incorrect false temperature readings.
The mounting position should be selected so that the device will not be obstructed in the future: for example by placement areas, additional furniture
or roll-fronted cupboards.
The sensor is supplied in an operational state. If the sensor has been stored in darkness for longer periods, the internal solar energy storage will
most likely need to be recharged. This would normally happen automatically during commissioning or during initial start up in ambient light. If the
initial charge is not sufficient, the sensor will reach its full operating state up to 3 to 4 days, if the requirements for minimum illumination per day
are met. The sensor will then transmit continuously in darkness as specified f (2/3 days on factory default telegram timing). Depending on the
application it is also possible for the devices to operate in darker rooms (with brightness <100 lx) by using the battery back-up option. Batteries to
be used are listed in accessories.
The operating time when using batteries will depend on the transmission frequency as well as the component aging and the self-discharge of the
battery. Standard operating time will be 5-10 years on factory default telegram timing. Changing of the device from solar to battery operation is
done automatically by simply adding a battery to the device.
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APPLICATION NOTICE FOR HUMIDITY SENSORS
Refrain from touching the sensitive humidity sensor/element. Touching the sensitive surface will void warranty.
For standard environmental conditions re-calibration is recommended once a year to maintain the specified accuracy.
When exposed to high ambient temperature and/or high levels of humidity or presence of aggressive gases (i.e. chlorine, ozone, ammonia) the
sensor element may be affected and re-calibration may be required sooner than specified. Re-calibration and deterioration of the humidity sensor
due to environmental conditions are not subject of the general warranty.
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REMARKS TO ROOM SENSORS
Location and Accuracy of Room Sensors
The room sensor should be mounted in a suitable location for measuring accurate room temperature. The accuracy of the temperature
measurement also depends directly on the temperature dynamics of the wall. It is important, that the back plate is completely flush to the wall so
that there is sufficient circulation of air through the vents in the cover, otherwise, deviations in temperature measurement will occur due to
uncontrolled air circulation. The temperature sensor should not be covered by furniture or other objects. Mounting next to doors (due to draught)
or windows (due to colder outside wall) should be avoided.
The measuring result is influenced by the thermal characteristics of the wall. A solid concrete wall responds to thermal fluctuations within a room
in a much slower than a light-weight structure wall. Room temperature sensors installed in flush-mounted boxes have a longer response time to
thermal variations. In extreme cases they detect the radiant heat of the wall even if the air temperature in the room is lower for example. The
quicker the dynamics of the wall (temperature acceptance of the wall) or the longer the selected inquiry interval of the temperature sensor is the
smaller the deviations limited in time are.
