BLUE CONNECT User Manual

U S E R M A N U A L  
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Make sure the top part of the unit is out of the water to allow the communication system to work.  
Do not leave Blue Connect in water with a temperature below 5°C or above 50°C.  
Keep the Blue Connect serial number and key2.  
Store Blue Connect sheltered from frost.  
Content of the box  
Blue Connect analyser: Delivered secured on the storage cap to  
protect the probe during transportation. The probe is immersed in KCI  
(saturated potassium chloride), which assures its protection.  
The storage cap: Used to transport the probe out of the water or to  
keep the sensors immersed during an extended storage (in winter  
for example).  
The usage cap: Must always be mounted on the device before placing  
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it in water. It protects the sensors from any damage.  
Cord: Allows to fix the device to a point of attachment.  
Quick start guide: Helps you with the device start-up.  
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On the back of the quick start guide and on Blue Connect’s storage cap.  
App installation  
Activate the Internet (Wi-Fi or 4G) and Bluetooth® on your smartphone or tablet.  
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NB: Stay close to your device throughout the whole Blue Connect activation process.  
Download the free “Blue Connect” app on App Store® and Google Play™.  
2.  
Authorize notifications to benefit from the alerts.  
3.  
4.  
Login to “Blue Connect”:  
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via Facebook®.  
via Twitter®.  
via your email address.  
Create your swimming-pool: enter your swimming pool’s characteristics.  
NB: You can view or modify the characteristics of your swimming pool at any time in  
“Settings” » “My Pool.  
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NB: To add a second swimming pool in the app, press the name of the active swimming pool and  
select “+.  
The application is divided in four main sections3:  
Dashboard: Informs you of Blue Connect’s status, the water temperature, the local weather  
and the quality of your pool water.  
Table of values: Informs you precisely of the values measured by Blue Connect, trends and  
ideal values.  
Maintenance guide: Advises you on the operations to perform to maintain the quality of the  
water in your pool.  
Settings: Allows you to configure the settings for your pool and Blue devices, as well as have  
access to help and technical support.  
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The app is subject to continual improvements and changes.  
Blue Connect installation  
A. How to start up Blue Connect?  
In the app, in “Settings” » “My Blue Connect, press “Add a Blue Connect” and insert the  
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code (key) and the three last digits of the serial number (SN), which can both be found on  
the back of the start guide or on the storage cap of the device.  
To start the device, you must activate it. The top of the device has a wave shape. Place the  
trough of the wave towards yourself and shake it sharply. You will hear two beeps, meaning  
that the initial activation was successful.  
2.  
Press “ok” to finalize the activation process. The device is now linked to your account and  
permanently linked to Sigfox®4 network.  
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Place Blue Connect upright on the storage cap and unscrew it.  
Empty the storage cap, rinse in clear water and store it.  
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Sigfox® is a telecommunications network specialised in the Internet of Things. It is a cellular network that does not interfere  
with domestic Wi-Fi. You can check if your swimming pool is covered by the Sigfox® network by visiting www.sigfox.com/  
coverage. Blue Connect uses Sigfox® to transfer data to your smartphone.  
If the nut is not secured with a screw, tighten it securely. Do not hesitate to use a cloth to  
avoid hurting your hand.  
If the nut is secured with a screw, proceed to the next step.  
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Rinse the probe in clear water and place the usage cap on the external part of the device to  
protect the probes.  
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Place Blue Connect in the swimming pool:  
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In the pool: Leave it floating in the pool. If needed, you can secure it by fixing it to a point  
of attachment with the cord and the rubber ring.  
In the technical room with Blue Fit505 (Cfr p.17).  
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NB: Make sure the device is in vertical position and the top part out of the water to allow a  
correct communication.  
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Blue Fit50 is a Blue Connect accessory. It is available in the Blue Connect Plus pack, or sold separately.  
B. Notes  
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Do not leave the sensor exposed to air.  
The Sigfox® network connects automatically and sends measurements at regular intervals.  
The sensor may take a few hours to stabilise its parameters after its first immersion in the swimming  
pool.  
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In case of non-existent Sigfox® coverage, there are two options:  
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Blue Connect operates in Bluetooth®. In such case, you must take daily Bluetooth®  
measurement(s) for the device to perform its analyser work.  
Blue Extender6 allows Blue Connect to connect to your Wi-Fi network. For further information,  
visit our website or contact your reseller.  
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Feel free to watch our Blue Connect start-up video available on www.blueconnect.io (help).  
Blue Connect maintenance  
A. Calibration  
NB: Calibration is not needed when receiving the device. Usually, calibration is needed once or twice  
a season. Use the specially designed calibration kit for Blue Connect or standard calibration solutions  
available in your pool store. Calibration products are for single use only. Never use them twice.  
Take out the device from the water, pull out the usage cap and rinse the probe in clear water.  
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Rinse the storage cap with clear water and wipe it.  
2.  
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Activate the Internet (Wi-Fi or 4G) and Bluetooth® on your smartphone.  
NB: Stay close to your device throughout the whole calibration process.  
In the app, in “Settings“ » “My Blue Connect“ » “Probe settings“, press “Calibrate Blue  
Connect “. If you can choose among several products, select the calibration solution you  
will use.  
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Sold separately.  
Place the calibration solution in the storage cap and screw it to the device. Then, press  
“Next. At the top of the screen, you will see the progression of the measurement. Once the  
measurement is complete, unscrew the storage cap and rinse the probe. Empty, rinse7 and  
wipe the cap.  
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Validate calibration.  
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Place the usage cap and place back Blue Connect in the swimming-pool.  
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B. Battery replacement  
The battery needs to be replaced approximately every two years. Please contact your reseller to get a  
new one.  
NB: To ensure an optimized battery life, put Blue Connect into standby mode when the pool is in  
winterization (Cfr p.14).  
The box includes:  
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Always clean the probe and storage cap with clear water after using a calibration product to avoid mixtures.  
Installation:  
In “Settings“ » “My Blue Connect“, press “Battery replacement“.  
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2.  
Take out the device from the water, remove the rubber ring and the usage cap and place  
Blue Connect on the storage cap.  
Wipe it and start the procedure in a dry and clean place.  
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Remove the adhesive tape and unscrew the upper part of the device. This is a left-hand  
thread. Unscrew it in a clockwise direction. Remove the seal and discard it.  
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Unplug the white connector by pulling the red and black cable. The battery is at the other  
end of the cable. Press the plastic rod to release the battery, and remove it by pulling the  
cable.  
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Place the new battery at the bottom of the cavity until it is secure. Then, plug in the connector.  
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Place the new seal supplied with the battery on the screw thread of the upper part of the  
device. Close the upper part. This is a left-hand thread. Screw it counter-clockwise.  
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Replace the ring. Then, place the usage cap and place Blue Connect back in the water.  
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C. Probe replacement  
The probe needs to be replaced approximately every two years8. Please contact your reseller to get a  
new one.  
NB: To ensure maximum longevity of the probe, keep it for as long as possible in a humid environment.  
If you take the device out of the water, you must screw it to the storage cap with KCl (saturated  
potassium chloride), pH4 or, as a last resort, running water with a good amount of cooking salt.  
The box includes:  
Installation:  
In the app, in “Settings“ » ”My Blue Connect” » ”Probe settings, press “Probe replacement“.  
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Take out Blue Connect from the water, remove the usage cap and start the procedure in a dry  
and clean place.  
Wipe Blue Connect with a clean, absorbent cloth, paying special attention to properly  
drying the bottom part of the product (where the probe is located) without touching the  
sensors.  
Using the screwdriver, unscrew the screw located on the edge of the nut. If there are no  
screws, proceed to the next step.  
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Make sure not to leave the probe out of the water without the storage cap filled with KCl (saturated potassium chloride), pH4  
or, as a last resort, running water with a good amount of cooking salt.  
Unscrew the nut with the cloth. If you struggle to unscrew the nut, use adjustable pliers by  
placing them on this exact spot (Image A).  
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Image A:  
Use a knife or a cutter (or your nails) to unlock the probe.  
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Remove the probe making sure to keep Blue Connect upright (with the top of the device  
above and the bottom part below) so that residual water does not penetrate into the  
product. Be sure to remove the seal and discard it. It could be stuck inside.  
Wipe off residual water from the opening area of the Blue Connect and inside the hole with  
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the cloth.  
Take the new probe, scan its QR code and remove the protective cap. Be careful not to drop  
the probe as it is a very fragile item.  
Wipe the black plastic body of the new probe if needed. It should be perfectly dry.  
NB: Make sure the gold contacts on the top of the probe are clean (shiny) and dry.  
Otherwise, clean them with a cotton swab soaked in household alcohol.  
Place the new seal supplied with the replacement on the new probe.  
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Insert the probe and turn it until it is placed correctly. Three beeps are emitted within 15  
seconds.  
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Screw the nut all the way onto the device. Do not hesitate to use a cloth to tighten it properly  
to avoid hurting your hand.  
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Using the screwdriver, screw the screw (all the way but without forcing) on the edge of the nut.  
If there are no screws, proceed to the next step.  
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Then, place the usage cap and place Blue Connect back in the water.  
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NB: The sensor may take a few hours to stabilise its parameters after its first immersion in the  
swimming pool.  
D. Putting Blue Connect into standby mode for winterization/storage  
Winterization:  
Remove Blue Connect from the water. Remove the usage cap.  
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Activate the Internet (Wi-Fi or 4G) and Bluetooth® on your smartphone.  
2.  
NB: Stay close to the device throughout the whole standby process.  
In the app, in “Settings” » “My Blue Connect, press on “Put Blue Connect in stand by.  
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Rinse the storage cap with clean water and wipe it. Place KCI9 (saturated potassium chloride)  
or pH4 in the storage cap and screw it.  
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Validate the standby mode and store Blue Connect sheltered from frost.  
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Storage:  
If you need to take Blue Connect out of the pool for more than an hour, screw it on storage cap with  
KCI (saturated potassium chloride), pH4, or as a last resort, running water with a good amount of  
cooking salt as the probe should not be left dry.  
E. Activating Blue Connect after winterization  
In “Settings“ » “My Blue Connect“, press on “Activate Blue Connect.  
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See “Blue Connect installation“ from point 2.  
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The KCl present in the storage cap can cause the formation of agglomerated salt at the junction with the body of the device,  
but this is not dangerous in any case. Simply rinse with clear water.  
Technical characteristics  
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Dimensions: 253 mm x 96 mm  
Weight: 714 g  
Protection standard: IPx8 standard  
Sensors and measurements:  
pH: Measurement range: 0 to 14  
Accuracy: ± 0,1  
Resolution: 0,1  
Temperature (water): Measurement range: 5 to 50°C  
Accuracy: ± 0,2°C  
Resolution 0,1° C  
Redox/ORP (active chlorine): Measurement range: 0 à 999 mV  
Accuracy: ± 20mV  
Resolution 1mV  
Conductivity: Measurement range: 250 to 15.000 μS/cm  
Accuracy: ± 10 %  
Resolution 1uS/cm  
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Connectivity: Sigfox®, Bluetooth Low Energy® (BLE)  
Power supply: 1 Lithium battery (thionyl chloride)  
Nominal voltage: 3,6 V  
Operating system: iOS, Android™ (4.0 Bluetooth®, Android™ 4.3 and iOS 9.0)  
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Swedish, Catalan.  
Territorial compatibility: EU: 868 MHZ  
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US/AU: 902 / 920 MHZ  
Introduction  
A. Overview  
The Blue Fit50 is a hose clamp compatible with Blue Connect. It allows to install Blue Connect in the  
technical room.  
Note: Blue Fit50 is a Blue Connect accessory. It is available in the Blue Connect Plus pack, or sold  
separately.  
B. The box includes  
50mm (EU) or 60mm (US / AU) hose clamp.  
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The seal (already placed inside the hose clamp).  
One cap.  
2 bolts.  
C. Precautions for use  
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Do not leave the Blue Connect on the Blue Fit50 when there is no water in the pipes.  
If handling on the hydraulic circuit (risk of water hammer), it is advisable to remove the Blue  
Connect in order not to damage the product.  
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Make sure to create a sufficient flow in your installation so that the Blue Connect can take  
measures.  
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Always place the Blue Connect vertically with the probe downwards.  
Blue Fit50 cannot be attached to flexible hoses  
Blue Fit50 withstands a maximum pressure of 3 bar  
Blue Fit50 is used on a 50mm pipe in Europe and a 60mm pipe for the USA and Australia.  
Blue Fit50 installation  
NB: Feel free to ask your pool specialist for advice in case of any doubt.  
A. Find the correct location  
Make sure to always place the Blue Fit50 after the filter (to avoid damaging the probes) and before  
your product injection system or electrolysis (to avoid altering the measures taken by the  
Blue Connect).  
B. Set up  
Turn off the filtration system.  
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With a 40mm diameter hole saw, drill a hole in the upper part of the pipe.  
Note: The Blue Connect must be in vertical position, with the probe downwards.  
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Place both parts of the hose clamp on each side of the pipe so that the holes coincide, and  
screw the hose clamp.  
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Screw the Blue Connect.  
4.  
Turn on the filtration system.  
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6.  
Slightly and slowly unscrew the Blue Connect (maximum ½ turn) to remove any air. As soon  
as the water comes out, it means that there is no air left in the pipes, and you can then tightly  
screw Blue Connect again.  
In the app, in “Settings“ » “My Blue Connect“ » “Location“, activate the Blue Fit50 option.  
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Winterization procedure  
Unscrew the Blue Connect.  
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Seal the hose clamp with the cap provided in the Blue Fit50 box.  
2.  
Activate the Internet (Wi-Fi or 4G) and Bluetooth® on your smartphone.  
3.  
Note: Stay close to the device throughout the whole standby mode process.  
In the app, in “Settings“ » “My Blue Connect“ press “Put Blue Connect into standby mode“.  
4.  
5.  
Rinse the storage cap and wipe it. Add KCl10 (saturated potassium chloride) or pH4 in the  
storage cap and screw it.  
Validate the standby mode and store Blue Connect sheltered from frost.  
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Feel free to check our online support website to benefit from a remote help:  
www.blueconnect.io (assistance).  
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General information  
Warranties  
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Product + probes warranty: 24 months.  
Battery warranty: 12 months.  
Riiot Labs does not offer any warranty against the deterioration of the material following a  
manipulation of this latter, in particular the replacement of probe and battery, nor against the  
damages following the drying of the probes, nor against the wear and normal aging of the product,  
nor against the damages caused by an accident or a misuse. Riiot Labs does not offer any warranty in  
case of nonobservance of the precautions for use.  
How to recycle this product  
This symbol indicates that this product must be disposed of in accordance with applicable  
legal requirements and separated from domestic waste. At the end of the product’s life  
span, please take it to an official collection point. Sorting and recycling your product help  
protect the stocks of raw materials and guarantee that all guidelines relative to health and  
environment protection are respected as part of the recycling.  
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The KCl present in the storage cap can cause the formation of agglomerated salt at the junction with the body of the device,  
but this is not dangerous in any case. Simply rinse with clear water.  
Registered trademark  
Riiot Labs, Blue Connect and Blue Fit50, as well as their respective logos, may be trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Riiot Labs S.A.  
Fluidra as well as their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fluidra S.A.  
The Bluetooth® brand (and its logo) is a registered trademark and is the property of Bluetooth SIG,  
Inc. and its use by Blue Connect is subject to license.  
App Store is an Apple, Inc. service brand registered in the United States and other countries.  
iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries, used  
under license.  
Google Play and Android are Google Inc. brands.  
All other trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this document are copyrighted and are  
the property of their respective owners.  
Declaration of conformity  
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To obtain a copy of the FCC, CE declaration of conformity, visit our website www.blueconnect.io/  
legal.  
For further information, please check our website www.blueconnect.io (assistance).  
Declaration of conformity FCC  
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of  
Radiocommunication Apparatus  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by  
Riiot Labs SA could void the user’s authority to operate  
the equipment.  
To satisfy FCC and IC RF Exposure requirements for mobile  
devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be  
maintained between the antenna of this device and persons  
during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer  
than this distance is not recommended. This transmitter must  
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other  
antenna or transmitter.  
For devices with a serial number that begins with a 4.  
FCC Part 15 compliance statement  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15  
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of  
the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
Conformité à l’exposition aux champs RF des équipements  
radio  
Pour satisfaire aux exigences FCC et IC concernant  
l’exposition aux champs RF pour les appareils mobile, une  
distance de séparation de 20 cm ou plus doit être maintenu  
entre l’antenne de ce dispositif et les personnes pendant le  
fonctionnement. Pour assurer la conformité, il est déconseillé  
d’utiliser cet équipement à une distance inférieure.  
Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co- situé ou fonctionner  
conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur.  
Declaration of conformity CE  
For devices with a serial number that begins with a 3.  
Hereby, Riiot Labs S.A. declares that the radio equipment  
type Blue Connect Smart Pool Analyser is in compliance with  
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration  
of conformity is available at the following internet address:  
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Industry Canada Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus  
SIGFOX : Tx : 868.13MHz / 14dBm max Rx : 869.525MHz  
Bluetooth LE : 2400-2483.5MHz / 10dBm max  
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt  
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation of the  
device.  
Authorized countries codes:  
ALB – AND – AUT – BEL– BIH – BLR – BUL – CYP – CZE –  
DNK – EST – FIN – GRC – HNG – HOL – HRV – IRL – ISL –  
LIE – LTU – LUX – LVA – MDA – MKD – MLT – MNE – NOR –  
POL – POR – ROU – SRB – SUI – SVK – SVN – TUR  
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie  
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.  
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions  
suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,  
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage  
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible  
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  
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Riiot Labs S.A.  

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