SONOFF Smart Zigbee Water Valve User Manual

Introduction

The intelligent Zigbee water valve is powered by four AA batteries, making it easy and quick to install. You can remotely control and set scheduled watering, quantitative watering, intelligent scenes, etc., through the eWeLink APP, turning your traditional irrigation system into a smart one. It supports water consumption statistics for irrigation, and you can view 6-month historical records at any time, helping you manage water resources better and save on water bills.

Key Features

• App Control ?
• Timed Watering ⏰
• Cyclic Watering ?
• Water Usage Statistics ?
• 6-Month History ?
• Scene Linkage ?

Product Overview

The SONOFF Zigbee Smart Water Valve (SWV) is a battery-powered device designed for intelligent control of water flow. It connects to your home network via a Zigbee bridge and can be managed remotely through the eWeLink application.

Device Components

The valve consists of the following parts:

• Inlet: Connection point for water supply.
• Outlet: Connection point for water to the irrigation system.
• Socket: Housing for electronic components.
• Button: Used for manual control and pairing.
• LED Indicator (Green): Shows device status.
• Battery Slot: Holds four AA batteries.

Button and LED Indicator Functions

• Single press: Turn the smart device on/off.
• Press and hold for 5 seconds: The device enters pairing mode.

LED Indicator States

• Solid: Normal connection with the gateway.
• Slow flashing: Device is in pairing mode.
• Fast flashing: Abnormal connection with the gateway.

Specifications

Getting Started

Powering On the Device

Follow these steps to power on your Zigbee Water Valve:

1. Hold both ends of the battery compartment cover and pull out the battery slot.
2. Insert four AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
3. Firmly push the battery slot back into the device until the latch is visible.

Upon powering on, the LED button will light up and flash.

Adding the Device to the App

You will need the eWeLink app and a compatible Zigbee bridge.

1. Open the eWeLink app and navigate to the device list. Tap the '+' icon.
2. Select 'Scan' or 'Add Device'.
3. Scan the QR code located on the device.
4. Press and hold the button on the device for 5 seconds until the LED indicator flashes slowly.
5. The app will search for the device. Once found, select 'Add Device'.
6. Wait for the pairing process to complete. The LED indicator will flash slowly for up to 180 seconds.
7. Select your Zigbee bridge from the list of available bridges.
8. Wait for the pairing to finish.

Note: Download the 'eWeLink' app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Compatible Gateways

The SONOFF Smart Zigbee Water Valve requires a Zigbee bridge to function. Ensure your bridge is running the latest firmware.

Recommended SONOFF Gateways:

• ZBBridge-P (V2.0.0)
• NPanel Pro (V3.3.0)
• iHost (V2.1.0)
• ZBBridge-U (coming soon)

Other Compatible SONOFF Gateways:

• ZBDongel-P
• ZBDongel-E

Third-Party Compatible Gateways:

• Amazon Echo Plus 2nd Gen
• Amazon Echo Show 2nd Gen
• Amazon Echo 4th Gen

Note: Other gateways supporting the ZigBee3.0 wireless protocol may also be compatible. Refer to your gateway's documentation for details.

Installation

Diagram: The valve connects between a water faucet (Inlet) and an irrigation hose (Outlet).

Follow these steps for installation:

1. Wrap threaded sealing tape around the faucet thread.
2. Screw the water inlet nut of the valve onto the faucet.
3. Test for leaks.
4. If no leaks are detected, connect the irrigation hose to the water outlet of the valve. If the outlet leaks, wrap the thread with sealing tape.

Recommendation: Vertical installation is recommended, as horizontal installation may increase flow measurement errors.

Communication Distance

The maximum communication distance of this device is 130M in an open space.

Compliance Information

FCC 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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 the 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 a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

ISED Notice (Canada)

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian standard ICES-003(B).

ISED Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

SAR Warning

Under normal operating conditions, this device should be kept at a minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna and the user's body.

Disposal and Recycling Information

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

All products marked with this symbol are waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE as in Directive 2012/19/EU) and should not be mixed with unsorted household waste. Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment, appointed by the government or local authorities. Proper disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. Please contact the installer or local authorities for more information on the location and terms of such collection points.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Shenzhen Sonoff Technologies Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the radio equipment type SWV-NH, SWV-BSP is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://sonoff.tech/compliance/

CE Frequency and Power

Operating frequency range EU: Zigbee: 2405–2480 MHz

EU output power: Zigbee 10dBm

Packaging and Disposal Table

Battery Warnings

WARNING: REPLACING THE BATTERY WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

• Do not short-circuit batteries.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types/manufacturers.
• Do not insert batteries with reversed polarity.
• A leaking battery or one that has previously leaked is not suitable for use and should be discarded.
• When handling leaking batteries, wear gloves and place them in a plastic bag before disposal in an electronics recycling bin.
• If a leaking battery has contaminated the circuit board, the device may be damaged and cease to function. Take the device to a collection point and return the battery to a Bebat collection point.
• Disposing of a battery in fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, may result in an explosion.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high-temperature environment may cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• A battery exposed to extremely low air pressure may cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Company Information

Shenzhen Sonoff Technologies Co., Ltd.

3F & 6F, Bldg A, No. 663, Bulong Rd, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Postal Code: 518000

Service Email: support@itead.cc

Web and Manufacturing Information

Web: sonoff.tech MADE IN CHINA

Recycling Symbols: FR (France), CE, FCC, 10 (Recycling symbol), PAP (Plastic).