La Crosse Alerts Remote Water Detector & Temp/Humidity Monitor (D012.104.E1) — Manual

Instruction manual for the La Crosse Alerts Add-On Remote Water Detector & Temperature/Humidity Monitor (Model D012.104.E1) — a wireless sensor that detects water leaks and monitors ambient temperature/humidity, sending early-warning text and email alerts via the La Crosse Alerts Gateway.

Overview

Frozen pipes that crack and burst damage a quarter-million properties every year. The La Crosse Alerts Remote Water Detector provides early-warning alerts of a water leak before it causes extensive damage, and monitors temperature/humidity levels that could indicate frozen-pipe risk or mold growth. Water damage can originate almost anywhere — frozen or broken pipes, dishwasher/washing-machine leaks, roof or basement leaks, foundation cracks, sump pump overflow, or weather-related flooding.

The wireless sensor transmits water status, temperature, and humidity to a La Crosse Alerts Gateway (sold separately, not included) within a 200 ft. wireless range. The Gateway connects to your existing network router and uploads readings to your account at lacrossealerts.com, where you can monitor from a smartphone, tablet, or computer and set custom email/text alerts.

Monitoring Use Cases

• Home, second home, office, or rental property
• Kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, pool rooms
• Utility sinks, sumps, and water heaters
• Basements, garages, attics
• Near aquariums and terrariums
• Greenhouses and farms

Package Contents (D012.104.E1)

1. Wireless water detector with ambient temperature/humidity monitor (TX70U-IT)
2. H2O water sensor on 6 ft. detachable cable (D000.104) detecting WET/DRY conditions
3. Mounting hardware
4. Instruction manual
5. Activation Key Card (required for setup — do not discard)

Additional equipment needed (not included): Two fresh AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries; two-sided tape as needed; an existing La Crosse Alerts Internet Gateway (with AC adapter and LAN cable); a browser with high-speed internet; and a network router.

Components

• TX70U-IT Wireless Water Detector / Ambient Sensor — displays ambient temperature and humidity (Channel 1). Weather-resistant case (not waterproof); wall-hanging or free-standing; supports up to 5 sensors per gateway; 200 ft. wireless range.
• D000.104 Water Sensor, 6 ft. detachable cable — detects presence/absence of water and displays WET/DRY status (Channel 2). Can be plugged/unplugged from the main sensor case at any time without resetting.

Setup & Activation

1. Begin setup near your existing network router and a computer with high-speed internet access.
2. Unpack the package and insert the H2O sensor cord into the TX70U-IT water detector.
3. Locate the Activation Key Card for setup instructions and the Activation Key (required to activate the sensor — keep it for reference).
4. Visit lacrossealerts.com with your Activation Key Card to create your account and activate the product.

The included Activation Key provides 1 year of Enhanced Service (early-warning text/email alerts) plus 4 additional years of Basic Service (standard remote monitoring). Lost your Activation Key Card? Contact La Crosse support at lacrossetechnology.com/support/alerts or (608) 785-7920.

Placement & Mounting

Place the H2O sensor on the dry floor or against a wall near your foundation, water heater, sump, plumbing, washer, aquarium, or dishwasher to monitor for leaks. Important: test the sensor in the chosen location for at least 1 hour and confirm readings at lacrossealerts.com before permanently mounting; move closer to the Gateway if signal is lost.

• Floor placement: place the H2O sensor circuit-board-down on the dry floor within range of the water detector (it will sit ⅛" off the floor in this position).
• Wall placement: place the H2O sensor against the wall with the edge touching the floor, within range of the detector.
• Secure the sensor with the included screws/anchors or two-sided tape (not included); loosely coil and secure the 6 ft. cable with a twist tie to avoid tripping hazards.
• Mounting the water detector to a wall: remove the mounting bracket, position it at the desired location, mark through the 2 holes with a pencil, screw the bracket to the surface, then insert the detector into the bracket.
• A table stand option is also available — attach the bracket to the bottom/top of the detector and place on a flat surface.

Important Setup & Operation Notes

• Keep the water detector/temp-humidity case in a dry, shaded area away from direct sun (causes incorrect readings). Fog/mist won't harm it, but direct rain must be avoided.
• Extreme humidity may temporarily disrupt data; the case should not be submerged in water.
• The H2O sensor on 6 ft. cable is not for use in a pool or hot tub where chemicals may cause malfunction.
• Wireless range is 200 ft. in open air; each obstruction (wall, floor, ceiling) roughly halves the range. Metal, stucco, and some glass can reduce range by ¾ or more.
• Readings update every 12 seconds on the LCD; the new measurement is reported to your account at intervals you select online.

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Clean the H2O sensor circuit board with clean water and a soft cloth; replace two-sided tape after cleaning to maintain adhesion.
• Clean the water detector and sensor with a soft, damp cloth — no solvents or scouring agents.
• Do not submerge the water detector case; avoid kinking the 6 ft. cable and secure it to avoid tripping hazards.
• Remove low-powered batteries promptly to avoid leakage/damage. Do not open the casing — this invalidates the warranty; contact La Crosse for repairs.

Battery Replacement

1. Slide the battery cover down to remove it.
2. Install 2x AAA batteries observing correct polarity (they fit tightly — make sure they don't spring free).
3. Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix alkaline/lithium/standard/rechargeable types.
4. Slide the battery cover back up and check it's securely fitted.

The low-battery icon appears on the LCD, and you'll receive an email/text alert, when battery power is low — change batteries immediately. The LED turns on briefly after changing batteries, then off to save power. Stored sensor data is not affected by a battery change.

Measurement Log Download

Once the sensor is activated and building a log, data can be downloaded as a CSV file (view with Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, or similar).

Specifications

Warranty & Disclaimers

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, valid only for products purchased and used in North America by the original purchaser. Warranty excludes damage from accident, unreasonable use/neglect, shipping, cosmetic/accessory deterioration, failure to follow instructions, unauthorized repairs/alterations, non-home use, unintended applications, or signal-interference issues. La Crosse will repair or replace defective units at its option with new or reconditioned parts; replacement parts assume the remaining original warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer. Owner pays shipping to the service center; La Crosse pays ground return shipping (USA only). La Crosse is not liable for incidental, consequential, or punitive damages. This product is not for medical use and is not a toy — keep out of children's reach.

Service providers may charge for alert services; standard messaging/data rates apply. La Crosse is not liable for accuracy, usefulness, or availability of data transmitted via the service.

Protected under US Patents 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990. FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules — operation is subject to (1) may not cause harmful interference, and (2) must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

La Crosse Technology, Ltd., 2817 Losey Blvd. S., La Crosse, WI 54601. Support: lacrossetechnology.com/support/alerts, phone (608) 785-7920.