User Guide for TrickleStar models including: TS2301, Water Heater Controller

TS2301 WHC QSG US Letter R6 8 Oct 2021

TS2301 Water Heater Controller Quick Start Guide

TS2301 Water Heater Controller Quick Start Guide - TrickleStar

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TS2301-Wi-Fi-Electric-Water-Heater-Controller-Quick-Start-Guide
Water Heater Controller Features

connectivity indicator load indicator power button sensor 1 terminal sensor 2 terminal
CTA-2045-B terminal

LED Indicators

The LED indicators provide the following information:

Indicators

Status

Information

connectivity load

Does not light up Lights up in green Lights up in blue Flashes in green
Does not light up Lights up in red Flashes in red

There is no power to the Water Heater Controller. The Water Heater Controller is connected to Wi-Fi but there is no demand response activity. The Water Heater Controller is connected to Wi-Fi and there is demand response activity. The Water Heater Controller has not been connected to Wi-Fi via the Portal or there is a connectivity error
The load is off; there is no power to your water heater.
The load is on; power is supplied to your Water Heater. An error has been detected, and the load is off as a protective measure.

It is easy to install and set up the Water Heater Controller. For details on the installation, refer to the online Installation Guide:
www.tricklestar.com/Resources/TS2301-Wi-Fi-Electric-Water-Heater-ControllerInstallation-Guide.pdf

Installing Water Heater Controller
1. Turn off the power for your electric water heater either at the Circuit Breaker or at the Main Switch.
2. Turn off the incoming water supply at the shut off valve for your water heater.
3. Unscrew the electrical cover plate from the water heater.

4. Install wiring on the Water Heater Controller.

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sensor 1 sensor 2

5. Attach the Temperature Sensor to the cold water inlet. If you have purchased a Flood Sensor (sold separately), then attach it about 1/8 in. above the surface of the drain pan. Connect the Temperature Sensor and Flood Sensor to either terminals of sensor 1 or sensor 2 on the Water Heater Controller. Cold water inlet
Temperature Sensor Cable ties
6. If you have a CTA-2045-B communication port adapter, connect it to CTA-2045-B terminal on your Water Heater Controller.

CTA-2045-B

sensor 1 sensor 2

CTA-2045-B

After you have completed the installation, be sure to create a Portal account.

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Step 1 Create a Portal account using the QR code or through the website: portal.tricklestar.com Then, log in to the Portal.

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Step 2 Add your device and follow the instruction guide to connect your device to Wi-Fi.

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Step 5 Add the TrickleStar App on homeowner's smartphone. (Optional)

Step 3 Select your settings for the TrickleStar Water Heater Controller. (Optional)
Step 4 If contractor account is used for configuration, transfer ownership to home owner.

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Connecting Your Water Heater Controller to Wi-Fi via the Portal 1. Log in to your TrickleStar Portal account.
2. Select Devices and click "Add New +". Then, select Wi-Fi Water Heater Controller
3. Follow the instruction guide to connect your Water Heater Controller to Wi-Fi via the Portal
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4. When you have connected your Water Heater Controller to Wi-Fi via the TrickleStar Portal, your Water Heater Controller is ready to use. Page 3

TrickleStar Portal (portal.tricklestar.com) On the Devices page, you can use the icons under Actions to change the settings for your device.

Portal Icons

Description Control

Functions Turn on/off the Boost and Mode function and view the power consumption (W).

Energy

Monitor daily/weekly/monthly energy usage.

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Schedules

Show your daily/weekly schedule and to add/edit/delete a scheduled event.

Settings

Advanced settings for your Water Heater Controller.

TrickleStar App
Be sure that you have created a Portal account via portal.tricklestar.com 1. Enable the Wi-Fi and Location Services on your smartphone. 2. Download and install the Tricklestar App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 3. Sign in to the Tricklestar App with your same Portal account email and password.

App Icons
OFF

Description Devices Schedules Info Water leak Boost Load On Load Off Cloud/LAN

Functions Turn on/off the Boost and Mode function and view the power consumption (W).
Show your daily/weekly schedule.
Show information for the Water Heater Controller, your Energy Usage and Services settings.
Leak icon will only be displayed when a leak is detected.
Enable Boost Function.
Your Water Heater is ON.
Your Water Heater is OFF.
Cloud = different Wi-Fi network; LAN = same Wi-Fi network

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