HAM BLE Water Leak Sensor
The HAM BLE Water Leak Sensor alerts you when it finds water on the floor. It works on a battery and sends its state over Bluetooth, with no wires.
The serial number starts with b5:.
How it connects
Section titled “How it connects”The device has no internet connection of its own. It needs a HAM WiFi device with the BLE hub feature, or a GPS tracker, near it. That device hears the sensor and sends its state to the app. The Heard by reading shows which device heard the sensor last.
The shop sells the sensor alone or together with a hub device.
What it measures
Section titled “What it measures”| Reading | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Leak | yes / no | Yes when the sensor finds water. |
| Temperature | °C | |
| Battery | % | |
| Battery Voltage | V | |
| Heard by | device | The device that heard the sensor last. |
| Latitude, Longitude | degrees | From the device that heard the sensor. |
| Last move at | time | The last time the position changed. |
Typical uses
Section titled “Typical uses”- Below water heaters, washing machines and sinks.
- Boiler rooms and pump rooms.
- Basements and storage rooms.
Installation
Section titled “Installation”The device needs no WiFi setup. Claim it to your account with the Device key. See BLE devices. Put it on the floor, at the point where water collects first.
For installation details, contact us.
The sensor detects water with two points on its back side.
Settings
Section titled “Settings”- Show map: shows the sensor position on a map.
- Include in summary views: the sensor shows in the summary views.
- Device Description: text that shows as a subheading in reports.
There are no ready recommended rules for this device. A usual rule sends an alert when Leak becomes yes. See create a rule.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- The app shows the device offline: make sure that
- the HAM device that hears it is online,
- the device is near that HAM device,
- its battery is not low.
- For general problems, see device offline.
Specifications
Section titled “Specifications”| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth LE |
| Power | CR2032 battery, life about 2 years |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 50 °C |
| Range | Up to 100 m in open space |
| Water resistance | Waterproof |
| Dimensions | 50 x 50 x 18 mm |
| Weight | 26 g |