FAQs: Legacy Devices
Legacy RS-360 Wireless Plumbing Protection System
The kit comes with two wireless sensors. The system can handle up to 80 wireless devices (either 79 sensors and 1 repeater, or 80 sensors). Additional Wireless Sensors are sold separately; p/n RSA-360-001.
Remove power from the units. Confirm the Network Channel ID switches on both the Receiver and the Sensor(s) are set to the same channel (all on, all off, up on and three off, etc).
Repeat the pairing process, being sure to take your time and confirming that you see solid green lights on both the Sensor and Receiver (Status Indicator) which confirm correct pairing between the devices. Failure to wait for the solid green lights could interfere with the pairing process.
Yes, the RS-360 valve is ANSI61/Annex G certified and meets 2014 Safe Drinking Water Standards.
It is a bi-directional full port ball valve and, as such, it can be installed in any orientation – horizontal, vertical, etc.
RDT always recommends a licensed plumber perform the valve installation. The basic RS-360 installation does not require any electrical connections. However, optional connections (NO/NC contacts, Water Switch Accessory, Auto Dialer, etc.) should be performed by qualified people following all local electrical codes.
The standard package comes with 8’ of cable between the Receiver and the valve. Should your application require or prefer the Receiver located at some other distance from the valve, cable adders can be purchased separately. Standard lengths are 10’, 25’, 50’ and 100’ (reference p/n RSA-400-xxx).
18 AWG is suggested, but any gauge at or above 18 AWG is usable.
A 3 conductor cable is supplied. The cable has a grey PVC jacket rated at 300 Volts and its approximate outer diameter is 0.215”. The wires are 18 AWG and the wire colors are black, white, and red.
The valve will remain in whatever position it was in at the time power was lost. However, the Receiver does have on-board battery back-up and if open when the power fails, it will remain open until the battery life reaches a critical level, at which point the Receiver will automatically close the valve. In any event a closed valve will require users to actively command the system to Reset via the Receiver Valve Reset button.
Sensor batteries are rated for 2 years of normal operation. For optimal system performance, we recommend you follow the “smoke detector” philosophy and change the batteries annually on your birthday. This is especially important in a vacation home that may not be occupied on a regular basis. Receiver batteries are on a constant trickle charge and have an extensive battery life. The Receiver battery life is constantly monitored and the system will provide an appropriate fault should the Receiver battery need attention.
After addressing the fault at the Sensor, press and release the Sensor Pairing button. Then press and release the Receiver Valve Reset button to open the valve and begin the flow of water again.
The RS-360 actuator opens the full port valve in approximately 15 seconds and closes the full port valve in approximately 15 seconds
Standard alarm wire (22 AWG) is acceptable.
No, the Receiver box can be installed in any orientation, though care should be take to make sure it is located within easy of use and user interface.
Each Sensor takes 2 AA batteries. The Receiver takes wall power via a desktop power supply, which is included, as well as battery power via of a 12V gel cell battery. All necessary batteries are included with the initial shipment.
Great care should be taken whenever you are working with electronics. Always power down the unit completely (AC and DC) before you access the internal RS-360 PC board. Users should also take care that they are adequately grounded before performing any work (you aren’t able to shock anyone when you touch them).
The RS-360 provides dry output contacts (NO/C/NC) for tying into a home security panel or for use with an appropriate relay for the control of another device. The dry contacts are rated for 3 A @ 250 VAC.
Legacy RSA-360-200 Wireless Signal Repeater
Boost signal performance between wireless sensors and receiver in legacy RS-360 wireless systems.
No. It must be ordered separately as needed.
There are two ways to remedy this:
- Unplug the unit. All lights will turn off. Place batteries into repeater. The unit will flash all LED’s and then go dormant. Plug the repeater in to the wall.
- With the repeater still plugged in, place batteries into the Repeater. Press and release the Pairing Button on the Repeater. The flashing LED should turn off.
The same way you would pair a Sensor to a Receiver.
Press and hold the Receiver Pairing button for five seconds and release when the Receiver Status Indicator LED starts flashing green. Next, press and hold the Sensor (or Repeater) Pairing button for five seconds and release. While holding down the Sensor Pairing button, the Sensor Status Indicator LED on the Sensor will start flashing green. After releasing the Sensor Pairing button, both the Receiver and Sensor (or Repeater) Status Indicator LED’s will turn solid green for approximately 1 second to indicate that the pairing process was successful.
The same way you would un-pair a Sensor from a Receiver. Press and hold the Receiver Pairing button for 15 seconds (red flashing LED), followed by pressing and holding the Repeater (or Sensor) Pairing button for 15 seconds (red flashing LED). See the User Guide for additional information.
RSA-500-050 Wired Wall Switch
Hard-wired wall switch for use with the legacy RS-360.
At the Receiver terminals labeled WALL SWITCH, place one wire on WALL SWITCH (pin 1) and one wire to GROUND (pin 2). It does not matter which wire goes to the pins, as long as one goes to each pin. At the wall switch, one wire goes to the upper pin and one to the lower pin. Any electrical wiring should be done with the Receiver powered down and unplugged from the wall outlet. Consult the RSA-500-050 installation manual (PDF) for additional details.
Yes. 25 feet of 2 conductor 22 AWG black wire is provided with the kit.
The distance should not exceed 100 feet.
2 conductor 22 AWG is recommended.
Installation should be done following all local electrical and safety codes. We recommend a licensed electrician perform all electrical work.
RSA-500-100 Wireless Wall Switch
At the Receiver terminals labeled ENOCEAN INTERFACE, place the Red wire to +16V (Pin 1), the Black wire to GROUND (Pin 2), a Yellow wire to WALL SWITCH (Pin 3), and a Yellow wire to GROUND (Pin 4). The Yellow wire placement does not matter as long as one is on Pin 3 and one is on Pin 4. Be sure the unit is completely powered down and off before attempting any electrical wiring. All electrical work should follow local electrical and safety codes.
Access Basic Setup mode by pressing both buttons on the HVAC Setback unit for 2 seconds as shown below:
NOTE: By default, the Accept Link option in the Linking menu is selected. Once activated, this option stays active for two minutes to provide time to link multiple devices.
The device is ready to accept links shown below:
For the transmitter to be linked, click the top button on the Rocker Pad 3 times quickly. If device links successfully, the Set LED displays solid green for 3 seconds as shown below:
Only use this if you have bought multiple rocker pads and wish to link them all to the same setback unit. To exit mode and return to normal operation, press and hold both buttons for 2 seconds.
Yes. To access Basic Setup mode by pressing both buttons on the setback unit for 2 seconds as shown below:
Click the “Set” (right) button 3 times to enable the “Remove Link” option. Ready to remove links shown below:
For the transmitter to be un-linked, click the top button on the Rocker Pad 3 times quickly. The Set (right) LED will turn red briefly to indicate the link was successfully removed.
To exit mode and return to normal operation, press and hold both buttons for 2 seconds.
Check the following items:
- The Setback unit has to be wired in to the RS-360 and the RS-360 has to be powered by wall power and battery before any pairing can be done.
- Remove power from all units, reapply power and wait 5 seconds in between steps when trying to pair. Sometimes giving the commands too fast trips the unit up.
- Remove the wiring and then after 15 seconds hook the wiring back in. Sometimes a faulty connection is to blame. (Make sure the Receiver is powered down and off during this step).
A maximum distance of 80 feet (25 meters).
Installation should be done following all local electrical and safety codes. We recommend a licensed electrician perform all electrical work.
Legacy FloodMaster FM-094/FM-194
Below you will find documentation for FloodMaster legacy model FM-094 and FM-194 Water Heater Leak Detection & Automatic Water Supply Shut-Off Systems.
FM-094/FM-194 Installation Information & Documentation (PDF)
FAQs
The water inside the tank may stay there (inside the tank) if a sufficient vacuum has been set up in the system. The worst-case is that the water inside the tank will leak out, but no more water will enter the tank since the FloodMaster valve is closed. The maximum amount of water that will leak out into the premises is, therefore, the maximum capacity of the tank itself. This is better, however, than a continuing flow of water from the intake cold water line through the malfunctioning water heater tank into the premises (in the absence of a FloodMaster valve), especially if the occupants of the premises are not on-site and water flows freely for an extended length of time.
There are no such restrictions.
The round black dial on the back of the actuator motor is an external representation of the valve in motion. Turning the dial can affect the proper operation of the unit. Do not turn or otherwise tamper with the dial.
Check for proper installation of the tee. The arrow embossed on the exterior of the tee should be pointing in the same direction as the water flow in the pipe. If the arrow is pointing in the opposite direction of the water flow, re-install the tee to correct the problem. Please see the legacy FM-094 installation instructions (PDF) for more information.
The flow rate will depend on the inlet water pressure for the specific application. Here are a few examples:
| Inlet Pressure | Flow in GPM |
|---|---|
| 10 psi | 7.82 GPM |
| 15 psi | 11.06 GPM |
| 20 psi | 13.55 GPM |
| 25 psi | 15.65 GPM |
| 30 psi | 17.50 GPM |
| 35 psi | 19.17 GPM |
| 40 psi | 20.70 GPM |
| 50 psi | 23.48 GPM |
FloodMaster FM-080 Legacy Product
Use an ASME/ANSI 125/150 lb class flange, six bolt positions.
Contractors in the field have reported using a VanStone Loose Ring or similar product to make this type of connection.
FloodMaster FM-180 Legacy Product
Use an ASME/ANSI 125/150 lb class flange, six bolt positions.
Contractors in the field have reported using a VanStone Loose Ring or similar product to make this type of connection..
The low battery indication on the wireless receiver (black box) serves a dual purpose for both low battery and lost signal. Since all units ship with new batteries, you are likely NOT experiencing low batteries at this time. A true low battery indication would have the low sensor flashing a yellow LED to indicate trouble. Here are the two most common issues we see with these units:
- Confirm that the batteries are installed correctly in the sensor – refer to Installation Manual Step 12. Etching or markings should be facing up, with battery holder at 12 o’clock. The gold battery terminal on the left shows above the battery when installed properly.
- Refer to the Functional Test procedure – Step 17 in the Installation Manual. Be sure that all doors are closed between the sensor location and the receiver. Also be sure to step a few feet away from the sensor and the receiver, as your body can act as an antenna, giving a false positive for signal strength. If you find one sensor takes a bit longer than the others to activate the receiver, that sensor may require a Wireless Signal Repeater to assist with signal strength or to triangulate the signal around an interference.
Other, less common issues might be:
- Users will sometime take sensors offline and store them in a drawer as a spare. Confirm that all the sensors programmed to the receiver have batteries and are in service. The sensors check in with the receiver a few times every hour, and if one goes over 2 hours without a check in, you will get the audible alarm.
- It’s possible that a sensor got programmed to the receiver here at the factory, and that the sensor did not ship with your receiver (again, in this case you will receive a lost signal indication alarm). You can clear the memory in the receiver by pressing and holding the black teach button (upper right-hand side of the receiver) for 45 seconds. Next, reprogram the sensors to communicate with the receiver: press and release the teach button on the receiver, then press and release the teach button on the sensor. Repeat for each sensor to be deployed.
We hope this information is helpful to you. Please don’t hesitate call us at 888-771-4929 to discuss your particular situation in more detail. Sometimes it’s easier to troubleshoot over the telephone than in writing.
No. Our wireless radio system is what is known as a paired system. This means that the alarm box is programmed or taught to listen to only the sensor pucks within it’s designated system. So if your neighbor’s wireless system goes into alarm, only his (or her) system will shut down.
FM-180 wireless systems follow a simple “teach” step to begin communication between the Alarm Box and Wireless Sensor Pucks.
No – the red indicator light flashes when the unit is receiving a wireless signal from the sensor puck(s) and passing it along to the wireless receiver/alarm box.
No – we recommend the wireless receiver/alarm box be inside the structure. Most of the FM-180 valves are rated for outdoor use (NEMA 4X), but the wireless receiver should be located inside of the structure. Additional cable extensions are available if necessary to assist you with this type of installation.