Every sensor that connects to the HYDROS at the core sends a voltage to the control unit. The control unit takes this voltage and interprets it as different things. For example, a water sensor sends one voltage when wet and a different one when dry. The control then translates these two voltages into WET and DRY. Likewise, the Leak detector also sends the HYDROS a voltage for LEAK and a different voltage for DRY.
A Diagnostic Input allows you to see the actual voltage sent to the control and troubleshoot any problems. For example, say your leak detector is not working correctly or not responding. Change the INPUT to Diagnostic and check if the voltage coming into the control is correct. If not, then the sensor needs replacing.
There are two types of Diagnostic Inputs.
Sensor “Diagnostic” Input
0-10V “Diagnostic” Input
SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC INPUT
Step 1: Create the Input
You CAN temporarily change an existing Sensor Input into a “Diagnostics.” If you already have the input created, jump down to Step 2.
If you are creating a new input:
From the STATUS screen, tap on the three horizontal dots to the right of the INPUTS label.
Select “Add New Input”
Tap on the + symbol at the bottom right of the page
Enter the name you wish to assign to your input and tap on “Create.”
Step 2: Configure the Input
Type: Select “Sense Port.”
Sense Mode: Select “Diagnostic.”
TIP: If you already have an input with a different Mode, you can temporarily change the value and revert later.
Sense Port Location: Select the port number to which you attached the sensor.
Step 3: Upload Changes
Once you have configured the input, tap on the yellow bar at the bottom of the screen to upload your changes to the cloud and the individual HYDROS devices.
Step 4: Test the Input
Go into your STATUS screen and locate your new INPUT. It will display the voltage.
EXAMPLE: You have a Leak Detector that only shows one status regardless of being wet or dry. Turning the sensor into a diagnostic will allow you to see the voltages when DRY and WET. You can revert the sensor to a Leak Detector and adjust the “Trigger Threshold” so the high voltage (DRY) is GREATER than the threshold value.
0-10V DIAGNOSTIC INPUT
Step 1: Create the Input
You CAN temporarily change an existing 0-10V Input into a “Diagnostics.” If you already have the input created, jump down to Step 2.
If you are creating a new input:
From the STATUS screen, tap on the three horizontal dots to the right of the INPUTS label.
Select “Add New Input”
Tap on the + symbol at the bottom right of the page
Enter the name you wish to assign to your input and tap on “Create.”
Step 2: Configure the Input
Type: Select “0-10V Input.”
0-10V Input Mode: Select “Analog.”
TIP: If you already have an input with a different Mode, you can temporarily change the value and revert later.
0-10V Input Port: Select the 0-10V channel you are looking to test.
TIP: The 0-10v cable has four different connectors.
BLACK = 0-10V Input 1
BROWN = 0-10V Input 2
RED = 0-10V Input 3
ORANGE = 0-10V Input 4
Scale Factor: Set this to 1.
Offset: Set this to 0.
Data Type: Select “Generic.”
Is Invisible: If you choose to hide the input from the status screen, it will only become visible on pages that have “Show Invisible” selected.
Step 3: Upload Changes
Once you have configured the input, tap on the yellow bar at the bottom of the screen to upload your changes to the cloud and the individual HYDROS devices.
Step 4: Test the Input
Go into your STATUS screen and locate your new INPUT. It will display the voltage, which should be the same as the voltage output from the device sending the signal.
EXAMPLE:
If you set your 3rd Party controller to send out 5V, the input on the status screen should also read 5V or, at least, very close to it. If it does not, check the physical connections. If you continue to have issues, contact the manufacturer of your 3rd party device.
The same applies to a 0-10V float switch or a door sensor:
If you have a door sensor that only shows one status regardless of the door being open or closed. Turning the sensor into a diagnostic will allow you to see the voltages when closed and open. You can revert the sensor to a switch and adjust the voltage range, so one of the voltages (usually the lower value) does not fall inside the range.
