HmIP-SWO-B - Humidifier Homematic IP - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Smart Humidity Sensor / Controller for Humidifiers
Brand	Homematic IP
Model	HmIP-SWO-B
Dimensions (L x W x H)	70 x 70 x 30 mm
Weight	50 g
Power Supply	2 x AA batteries (1.5 V, LR06)
Battery Life	Up to 2 years
Radio Protocol	Homematic IP (868 MHz)
Range	Up to 100 m (free field)
Measured Values	Temperature, Humidity, Air Pressure
Accuracy (Humidity)	±3% RH (typical)
Accuracy (Temperature)	±0.5°C
Protection Rating	IP44 (splash-proof)
Operating Temperature	-5°C to +45°C
Humidity Measurement Range	0% to 100% RH
Functions	Humidity monitoring, alarm thresholds, smart control via Homematic IP
Compatible With	Homematic IP Access Point and Central Control Unit
Maintenance	Replace batteries when low; clean with a soft, dry cloth
Safety Features	Low battery indication, splash-proof housing
Spare Parts	Batteries (standard AA)
Repairability	Not user-serviceable; replace device if defective

Frequently Asked Questions - HmIP-SWO-B Homematic IP

How do I pair the HmIP-SWO-B with my Homematic IP system?

Press the pairing button on the sensor for 3 seconds until the LED flashes. Then start the pairing mode on your Homematic IP Access Point or CCU. The device will appear in the app. Follow the on-screen instructions.

What batteries does the HmIP-SWO-B use and how long do they last?

It uses 2 AA alkaline batteries (1.5 V, LR06). Battery life is typically up to 2 years under normal conditions. Low battery is indicated in the app.

Can I use the HmIP-SWO-B outdoors?

Yes, the device has an IP44 splash-proof rating, making it suitable for outdoor use under eaves or sheltered locations. Avoid direct exposure to heavy rain.

What is the wireless range of the sensor?

The range is up to 100 meters in free field. In buildings, the range may be reduced due to walls and obstacles.

How do I reset the HmIP-SWO-B to factory settings?

Press and hold the pairing button for 6 seconds until the LED flashes quickly. Release the button. The device will perform a factory reset and restart.

Can the HmIP-SWO-B directly control a humidifier?

No, it is a sensor only. It measures humidity and sends data to your Homematic IP system, which can then trigger actions via connected smart plugs or actuators to control a humidifier.

What should I do if the sensor shows inaccurate readings?

Check if the sensor is placed away from sources of moisture or heat. Clean the housing vents with a soft brush. Ensure the firmware is up to date via the app. If issues persist, try a factory reset.

How do I mount the HmIP-SWO-B?

Use the included wall mount bracket. Choose a location that is representative of the room or outdoor area. Avoid direct sunlight, drafts, and heat sources. Secure the bracket with screws, then snap the sensor into place.

Why is the sensor not appearing in the Homematic IP app?

Ensure the sensor is within range and batteries are installed correctly. Check that the Homematic IP Access Point is powered on and in pairing mode. Interference from other wireless devices may also be a factor; try moving the sensor closer.

Can I use the HmIP-SWO-B with other smart home systems?

The sensor uses the Homematic IP radio protocol and is designed to work exclusively with Homematic IP systems. It is not compatible with Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Wi-Fi directly.

USER MANUAL HmIP-SWO-B Homematic IP

Weather Sensor – basic

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1 Homematic IP Wettersensor – basic

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Homematic IP Weather Sensor – basic
1 Stainless steel mast
1 Tube connector (for stainless steel mast)
1 Hose clamp 40/64 mm
1 Tube connector profile
1 Screwdriver (hexalobular socket head)
3 1.5 V LR6/mignon/AA batteries
1 User manual

Documentation © 2017 eQ-3 AG, Germany

All rights reserved. Translation from the original version in German. This manual may not be reproduced in any format, either in whole or in part, nor may it be duplicated or edited by electronic, mechanical or chemical means, without the written consent of the publisher.

Typographical and printing errors cannot be excluded. However, the information contained in this manual is reviewed on a regular basis and any necessary corrections will be implemented in the next edition. We accept no liability for technical or typographical errors or the consequences thereof.

All trademarks and industrial property rights are acknowledged.

Printed in Hong Kong

Changes may be made without prior notice as a result of technical advances.

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Version 1.5 (10/2020)

Table of contents

1 Information about this manual....33
2 Hazard information....33
3 Function and device overview ....36
4 General system information ....37
5 Mounting....38
6 Teaching-in 41
7 Replacing batteries 43
8 Troubleshooting 44

8.1 Weak batteries....44
8.2 Command not confirmed....45
8.3 Duty cycle 45
8.4 Error codes and flashing sequences 46

9 Restore factory settings....48

10 Maintenance and cleaning 49
11 Information regarding the brightness sensor ..... 50
12 General information about radio operation 51
13 Technical specifications....52

1 Information about this manual

Please read this manual carefully before beginning operation with your Homematic IP component. Keep the manual so you can refer to it at a later date if you need to. If you hand over the device to other persons for use, please hand over this manual as well.

Symbols used:

Attention!

This indicates a hazard.

Please note:

This section contains important additional information.

2 Hazard information

Do not open the device (except the cover). It does not contain any parts that can be maintained by the user. If you have any doubts, have the device checked by an expert.

For safety and licensing reasons (CE), unauthorized change and/or modification of the device is not permitted.

The device is not a toy; do not allow children to play with it. Do not leave packaging material lying around. Plastic films/bags, pieces of polystyrene, etc. can be dangerous in the hands of a child.

We do not assume any liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use or the failure to observe the hazard information. In such cases, any claim under warranty is extinguished! For consequential damages, we assume no liability!

Do not use the device if there are signs of damage to the housing or operating elements, for example, or if it demonstrates a malfunction. If you have any doubts, have the device checked by an expert.

Do operate the device only when its closed.

The device must be mounted in such a way that it cannot topple over, fall down or cause damage.

The supplied stainless steel mast (I) may only be used for mounting the weather sensor; under no circumstances may it be used for mounting any other objects (such as antennae or vanes, etc.).

Do not install the device so that it is the highest point in an outdoor area (e.g. on buildings, trees or masts). This creates a risk of lightning strikes. When installing the device on buildings, lightning protection regulations must be observed.

Select an installation site at which you can access the device for maintenance.

Using the device for any purpose other than that described in this operating manual does not fall within the scope of intended use and shall invalidate any warranty or liability.

3 Function and device overview

The Homematic IP Weather Sensor offers multiple applications in outdoor areas for collecting weather data. The multifunctional weather sensor offers various application possibilities as it collects many relevant weather and climate information:

• temperature,
• humidity,
• wind velocity,
  • brightness (relative) and
  • duration of sunshine.

The data is cyclically transmitted by the weather sensor via radio communication to the Homematic IP app. Thus, you will always have the current values in sight or you can use the measured data information for controlling of other Homematic IP devices (e.g. moving shutters up in case of strong wind or extending awnings during sunshine).

Thanks to the wireless communication and battery operation, the weather sensor can be positioned anywhere and is easy to mount.

Device overview (see fig. 1):

(A) Anemometer (wind velocity sensor)
(B) Main sensor (temperature, humidity, brightness)
(C) System LED
(D) System button
(E) Battery compartment
(F) Tube 2/stainless steel mast

Overview accessory components (see fig. 2):

(G) Tube connector (for stainless steel mast)
(H) Tube connector profile (X-profile)
(I) Hose clamp 40/64 mm

4 General system information

This device is part of the Homematic IP smart home system and works with the Homematic IP radio protocol. All devices of the system can be configured comfortably and individually with the Homematic IP smartphone app. Alternatively, you can operate the Homematic IP devices via the Homematic Central Control Unit CCU2 or in connection with various partner solutions. The available functions provided by the system in combination with other components are described in the Homematic IP User Guide. All current technical documents and updates are provided at www.eQ-3.com.

5 Mounting

Before starting to set-up the device, you have to connect the single components of the weather sensor supplied. To do this, please proceed as follows:

Step 1:

• Remove the not yet completely assembled weather sensor and the anemometer (A) from the packaging.
• Put the anemometer to tube 2 (F) above the main sensor (B).
• Please make sure that the notch of the rotary axis matches with the screw hole (see fig. 4).
• Fasten the anemometer with the screw (see fig. 5).

Step 2:

You can install the weather sensor using the stainless steel mast (F) or using the hose clamp (I) and the tube connector (H) for mounting the device to other tubes or mounting brackets.

Alternative A: Mounting with stainless steel mast

- Remove the tubes of the stainless steel mast (F) from the packaging.

- Join the pipes together and position the notches of the single pipes on top of each other.

- Put the previously mounted weather sensor to

the narrow end of the tube connector (G) (see fig. 3).

• Put the other end of the tube connector to the tube end of the three-part stainless steel mast that is marked with a sticker (see fig. 3).
• Place the fully assembled sensor within the potential transmission radius (up to 400 m typically in the open air, with damping caused by building walls taken into account). Choose a free position where there is no risk of inaccurate wind measurements caused by nearby buildings, trees, etc.

It may be placed in a sunny location since the temperature sensor is located in a shaded, ventilated area of the housing.

- Push the assembled end of the stainless steel mast (F) into the ground until you are sure that the sensor will be stable.

If the weather sensor topples over, it may cause injury or damage to vehicles and objects.

Alternative B: Mounting with mounting clamps

You can use the hose clamp (I) and the tube connector profile (H) for mounting the weather sensor to tubes with a diameter of approx. 25 to 45 mm (e.g. on brackets for satellite dishes or balcony railings).

• Position the tube connector profile (H) between the tube you want to connect in order to achieve a stable connection between the round contact surfaces.
• If required, loosen the hose clamp (I) to put it around the tubes to be connected.

If both tube ends should maintain opened, you do not need to open the hose clamp. You can simply put the hose clamps over the tubes and connect them using the tube connector profiles.

- Fasten the hose clamp using an appropriate screw-driver (see fig. 3).

6 Teaching-in

Please read this entire section before starting the teach-in procedure.

First set up your Homematic IP Access Point via the Homematic IP app to enable operation of other Homematic IP devices within your system. For further information, please refer to the operating manual of the Access Point.

You can connect the device either to the Access Point or to the Homematic Central Control Unit CCU2. For detailed information, please refer to the Homematic IP User Guide, available for download in the download area of www.eQ-3.com.

To teach-in the weather sensor to the Access Point, please proceed as follows:

• Open the Homematic IP app on your smartphone.
• Select the menu item "Teach-in device".
• Loosen the cover of the main sensor (B) by turning the cylinder clockwise and pulling it downwards.
• Insert three 1.5 V LR6/mignon/AA batteries into the battery compartment (E) (see figure 7) to activate

the teach-in mode. The system LED (C) starts flashing. Pairing mode remains activated for 3 minutes.

You can manually start the teach-in mode for another 3 minutes by pressing the system button (D) briefly using a pointed object (see figure 6).

• Your device will automatically appear in the Homematic IP app.
• To confirm, please enter the last four digits of the device number (SGTIN) in your app or scan the QR code. Therefore, please see the sticker supplied or attached to the device.
• Please wait until teach-in is completed.
• If teaching-in was successful, the system LED lights up green. The device is now ready for use.
• If the system LED lights up red, please try again.
• In the app, give the device a name and allocate it to a room.
• Slide the cover from the bottom onto the main sensor and latch it into place by turning it anti-clockwise.

7 Replacing batteries

If an empty battery is displayed via the app or the device (see „8.4 Error codes and flashing sequences“ on page 46), replace the used batteries by three new LR6/mignon/AA batteries. You must observe the correct battery polarity.

To replace the batteries of the weather sensor, please proceed as follows:

• Loosen the cover of the main sensor (B) by turning the cylinder clockwise and pulling it downwards.
• Remove the empty batteries from the battery compartment (E).
• Insert three new 1.5 V LR6/mignon/AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that you insert them the right way round (see figure 7).
• Close the housing again by pushing and turning the cylinder clockwise until it latches into place.

Once the batteries have been inserted, the weather sensor will perform a self-test (approx. 2 seconds). Afterwards, initialisation is carried out. The LED test display will indicate that initialisation is complete as the system LED (C) lights up orange and green.

Caution! There is a risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced correctly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Never recharge standard batteries. Do not throw the batteries into a fire. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat. Do not short-circuit batteries. Doing so will present a risk of explosion.

Used batteries should not be disposed of with regular domestic waste! Instead, take them to your local battery disposal point.

8 Troubleshooting

8.1 Weak batteries

Provided that the voltage value permits it, the weather sensor will remain ready for operation also if the battery voltage is low. Depending on the particular load, it may be possible to send transmissions again repeatedly, once the batteries have been allowed a brief recovery period.

If the voltage drops too far during transmission, this will be displayed on the device or via the Homematic IP app (see „8.4 Error codes and flashing sequences“ on page 46). In this case, replace the empty batteries by three new batteries (s. „7 Replacing batteries“ on page 43).

8.2 Command not confirmed

If at least one receiver does not confirm a command, the system LED (C) lights up red at the end of the failed transmission process. The failed transmission may be caused by radio interference (see „12 General information about radio operation“ on page 51). This may be caused by the following:

• Receiver cannot be reached.
• Receiver is unable to execute the command (load failure, mechanical blockade, etc.).
• Receiver is defective.

8.3 Duty cycle

The duty cycle is a legally regulated limit of the transmission time of devices in the 868 MHz range. The aim of this regulation is to safeguard the operation of all devices working in the 868 MHz range.

In the 868 MHz frequency range we use, the maximum transmission time of any device is 1% of an hour (i.e. 36 seconds in an hour). Devices must cease transmission when they reach the 1% limit until this time restriction comes to an end. Homematic IP devices are designed and produced with 100% conformity to this regulation.

During normal operation, the duty cycle is not usually reached. However, repeated and radio-intensive teach-in processes mean that it may be reached in isolated instances during start-up or initial installation of a system. If the duty cycle is exceeded, this is indicated by one long

red lighting of the system LED (C), and may manifest itself in the device temporarily working incorrectly. The device starts working correctly again after a short period (max. 1 hour).

8.4 Error codes and flashing sequences

Flashing code Meaning Solution
Short orange flashing	Radio transmission/attempting to transmit/data transmission	Wait until the transmission is completed.
1x long green lighting	Transmission confirmed	You can continue operation.
1x long red lighting	Transmission failed or duty cycle limit is reached	Please try again (see sec. „8.2 Command not confirmed“ on page 45 or „8.3 Duty cycle“ on page 45).
Short orange flashing (every 10 s)	Teach-in mode active	Please enter the last four numbers of the device serial number to confirm (see „6 Teaching-in“ on page 41).
Short orange lighting (after green or red confirmation)	Batteries empty	Replace the batteries of the device (see „7 Replacing batteries“ on page 43).
6x long red flashing	Device defective	Please see your app for error message or contact your retailer.
1x orange and 1 x green lighting	Test display/ system start	Once the test display has stopped, you can continue.

9 Restore factory settings

The factory settings of the device can be restored. If you do this, you will lose all your settings.

To restore the factory settings of the weather sensor, please proceed as follows:

• Loosen the cover of the main sensor (B) by turning the cylinder clockwise and pulling it downwards.
• Remove a battery.
• Insert the battery and press and hold down the system button (D) at the same time using a pointed object, e.g. a pen (see fig. 6) until the system LED (C) quickly starts flashing orange.
• Release the system button again.
• Press and hold down the system button again until the system LED lights up green.
• Release the system button to finish restoring of the factory settings.

The system LED stops flashing and the device performs a restart. After the restart, you can again integrate your device into your Homematic IP system.

10 Maintenance and cleaning

This device does not require you to carry out any maintenance other than replacing the battery and cleaning the device when necessary. Enlist the help of an expert to carry out any maintenance or repairs.

The weather sensor will need to be cleaned from time to time to remove the dirt that will accumulate on it. When you do this, you should also check that the wind sensor can move easily and that the sensors are properly seated on their supports.

Clean the product using a soft, lint-free cloth that is clean and dry. You may dampen the cloth a little with lukewarm water in order to remove more stubborn marks. Make sure that no moisture will ingress into the housing. Do not use any detergents containing solvents, as they could corrode the plastic housing and label.

Check that your product is safe from a technical point of view (that the housing is not damaged, for example) on a regular basis. If you have reason to believe that it is no longer safe to operate the device, put it out of service. Remove the battery pack to safeguard the device against unintentional operation.

Safe operation may no longer be possible if the device:

• shows signs of external damage,
- no longer functions,
- has been stored under unfavourable conditions or
- has been exposed to severe transport conditions.

If not used for any length of time (e.g. when in storage), remove the batteries to avoid damages caused by leaking, etc.

11 Information regarding the brightness sensor

You can use the collected values of the brightness sensor for controlling other Homematic IP devices. For example, your shutters can be moved down in case of strong sunlight in connection with a Homematic IP Shutter Actuator. Or your awning is extended in case of sunshine offering sun protection while you are on the terrace.

The detected brightness of the brightness sensor is displayed in the Homematic IP app on a scale from 0-100,000. The higher the value, the brighter it is. The value is used only for orientation and is not equal to brightness in lux.

12 General information about radio operation

Radio transmission is performed on a non-exclusive transmission path, which means that there is a possibility of interference occurring. Interference can also be caused by switching operations, electrical motors or defective electrical devices.

The range of transmission within buildings can differ greatly from that available in the open air. Besides the transmitting power and the reception characteristics of the receiver, environmental factors such as humidity in the vicinity have an important role to play, as do on-site structural/screening conditions.

Hereby, eQ-3 AG, Maiburger Str. 29, 26789 Leer/Germany declares that the radio equipment type Homematic IP HmIP-SWO-B is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.eq-3.com

13 Technical specifications

Device short description: HmIP-SWO-B

Supply voltage: 3x 1.5 V LR6/mignon/

AA

Current consumption: 50 mA max.

Battery life: 2 years (typ.)

Degree of protection: IP22

Ambient temperature: -20 to +55 °C

Dimensions (W x H x D): 15 x 42 x 15 cm

(not incl. stainless steel mast)

Dimensions stainless steel mast (h x ø) 1.58 m x 25

mm

Weight: 463 g (including batter-

ies)

Radio frequency band: 868.0-868.6 MHz

869.4-869.65 MHz

Maximum radiated power: 10 dBm

Receiver category: SRD category 2

Typ. open area RF range: 400 m

Method of operation: Type 1

Degree of pollution: 2

Measurement interval: between 120 and 184 s

Parameter Range Reso-		lution	Tolerance
Tempera-ture	-20 to +55 °C	0.1 °C Typ.: ±0,3 °C max.: ±0.4 °C (at 0 to 55 °C)
Humidity (relative)	1 to 99 % 1 %	Typ.: ±3 % max.: ±4.5 % (at 20 to 80 %)
Brightness (relative)	0 to 100,000	0.1 /
Wind velocity	0 to 200 km/h	1 km/h /

Subject to technical changes.

Instructions for disposal

Do not dispose of the device with regular domestic waste! Electronic equipment must be disposed of at local collection points for waste electronic equipment in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.

Information about conformity

The CE sign is a free trading sign addressed exclusively to the authorities and does not include any warranty of any properties.

For technical support, please contact your retailer.

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