Panasonic Home Network System Window Door Sensor Kx Hns101 Installation Guide

							Installation GuideHome Network SystemWindow/Door SensorModel No.    KX-HNS101
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
This document explains how to install the window/door sensor
properly.
For details about how to use the system, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 17).
Please read this document before using the unit and save it for future
reference.
For assistance, visit our Web site:  www.panasonic.com/support
for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
Please register your product: www.panasonic.com/prodreg
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							Introduction
Accessory information  ...............3
Important Information
About this system  ......................4
For your safety ...........................4
Important safety instructions ......5
For best performance  ................5
Other information  .......................6
Setup
Part names and functions  ..........8
About the LED indicator .............8
Setup overview  .......................... 8
Inserting the battery  ...................9
Registering the window/door
sensor  ........................................ 9
Changing the sensor type ........10
Wireless communication
range  ....................................... 10
Temporary placement ..............11
Installation  ............................... 14
Appendix
Testing the window/door
sensor  ...................................... 17
Features available when using the
[Home Network] app  ................17
Accessing the User’s Guide  ....17
Specifications  .......................... 18
FCC and other information  ......19
Customer services  ...................21
Warranty (For United States and
Puerto Rico) .............................222
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							Accessory information
Supplied accessories
No.Accessory item/Part numberQuantityABattery*11BMounting screws (20 mm (25/32 inches)) *2
/XMM38+20VW4CMounting double-sided tapes *33
*1 When replacing the battery, see “Power source” of “Specifications”, page 18
for battery information.
*2 2 screws for the sensor unit and 2 screws for the magnet unit
*3 2 pieces of tape for the sensor unit: PNHS1620Z 1 piece of tape for the magnet unit: PNHS1621Z
ABC
Other information
R Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
R The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product.
Trademarks
R iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
R Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
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							About this system
This system is an auxiliary system; it is
not designed to provide complete
protection from property loss.
Panasonic will not be held responsible
in the event that property loss occurs
while this system is in operation.
For your safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life/
property, read this section carefully
before using the product to ensure
proper and safe operation of your
product.
WARNING
Power connection
R Use only the power source marked
on the product.
R Do not connect non-specified
devices.
Installation
R To prevent the risk of fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the
product to rain or any type of
moisture.
R Do not place or use this product
near automatically controlled
devices such as automatic doors
and fire alarms. Radio waves
emitted from this product may cause
such devices to malfunction
resulting in an accident.
R Keep small parts (magnet unit,
magnet unit cover, screws, etc.) out
of the reach of children. There is a
risk of swallowing. In the event they
are swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately.
Operating safeguards
R Do not disassemble the product.
Medical
R Consult the manufacturer of any
personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy. DECT features
operate between 1.92 GHz and
1.93 GHz with a peak transmission
power of 115 mW.
R Do not use the product in health
care facilities if any regulations
posted in the area instruct you not to
do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment
that could be sensitive to external
RF energy.
CR Lithium battery
R Do not recharge, disassemble,
remodel, heat or throw it into fire.
R Do not touch the terminals 
 and with metal objects.
R Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used battery according to
local regulations.
R If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
R If any electrolyte should come into
contact with your eyes, never rub
your eyes. Rinse your eyes
thoroughly with water, and then
consult a doctor.
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							CAUTION
General information
R Do not place magnetic cards or
similar objects near the sensor unit
and magnet unit. Magnetic data on
the cards, etc. may be deleted.
CR Lithium battery
R Use only the battery noted on
page 3.
R Insert the battery correctly.
R Do not leave the battery in an
automobile exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with
the doors and windows closed.
R Remove the battery if you do not
use the product for a long period of
time. Keep it in a cool, dark area.
R Do not replace a battery with wet
hands.
R Keep out of the reach of small
children. There is a risk of
swallowing. If the battery is
swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
R Remove the battery if it becomes
unusable. There is a risk of leakage,
overheating, and rupture. Do not
attempt to use a battery if it is
leaking.
R Exercise care when handling the
batteries. Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets, or
keys to touch the batteries,
otherwise a short circuit may cause
the batteries and/or the conductive
material to overheat and cause
burns.
Important safety
instructions
When using your product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
2. Use only the batteries indicated in this document. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may
explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For  best  performance
Hub location/avoiding noise
The hub and other compatible
Panasonic devices use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
R For maximum coverage and
noise-free communications, place
your hub:
– at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions
between the product and hub in
an indoor environment.
– away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices, or
other phones.
– facing away from radio frequency transmitters, such as external
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							antennas of mobile phone cell
stations. (Avoid putting the hub
on a bay window or near a
window.)
R If the reception for a hub location is
not satisfactory, move the hub to
another location for better reception.
Environment
R Keep the product away from
electrical noise generating devices,
such as fluorescent lamps and
motors.
R The product should be kept free
from excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
R The product should not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
R Do not place heavy objects on top of
the product.
R The product should be kept away
from heat sources such as heaters,
kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be
placed in rooms where the
temperature is less than -10 °C
(14 °F) or greater than 40 °C
(104 °F). Damp basements should
also be avoided.
R Operating the product near electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Other information
CAUTION:  Risk of explosion if battery
is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
Routine care
R Wipe the outer surface of the
product with a soft moist cloth.
R Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
These symbols ( A, B , C ) are only
valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
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							Part names and
functions
n  Sensor unit
n Magnet unit
Sensor unit coverMN
Used to confirm the status of the
sensor or register the sensor to
the hub.
LED indicatorMagnet unit cover
About the LED
indicator
You can press  M
N and check the
LED indicator to confirm the sensor’s
status.
IndicatorStatusGreen, litWindow/door is closedRed, litWindow/door is openIndicatorStatusRed,
blinkingSensor is out of range
of the hubGreen,
blinkingRegistration mode
(You pressed and held M
N )
OffNo battery power
Note:
R The LED indicator does not indicate
sensor status if the sensor has not
been registered (page 9).
Setup overview
1 Initial setup
Make sure you can access the
system using your mobile device.
For details, refer to the System
Setup Guide included with your
hub.
2 Insert the battery
The window/door sensor is battery
powered.
3 Registration
Required only if the window/door
sensor was purchased separately
(i.e., not as part of a bundle).
4 Confirm the installation area
Read the information in this
document to confirm that the
desired installation area is suitable
to proper operation.
5 Temporary placement
Temporarily place the window/
door sensor in the desired location
and confirm that it operates
properly (page 11).
6 Installation
Install the window/door sensor on
the same position where proper
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							operation was confirmed
(page 14).
Inserting the battery
R USE ONLY a CR2 Lithium battery.
R Confirm the polarities (
, ).
1 Remove the sensor unit cover.
R Lift from the indented area ( A)
and open the sensor unit cover
( B ).
2 Insert the battery.
3Attach the sensor unit cover.
Registering the
window/door sensor
This procedure is not required for
devices that were included as part of
a bundle.
Before you can use the window/door
sensor, it must be registered to the hub.
If you purchased devices separately
(i.e., not as part of a bundle), you must
register each device to the hub.
You can register each device by using
the registration buttons or the  [Home
Network]  app.
Using registration buttons
1 Hub:
Press and hold  M
 OTHER
DEVICE N until the LED indicator
blinks in green.
2 Window/door sensor:
Remove the sensor unit cover and
press and hold  M
N until the
LED indicator blinks in green
(page 8).
R When registration is complete,
the hub sounds one long beep.
Note:
R To cancel registration, press  M
N
on the hub and on the window/door
sensor.
R If registration fails, the hub sounds
several short beeps.
Using the app
When you register the window/door
sensor by using the  [Home Network]
app, you can assign a name to your
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							devices and group them by location.
For more information, refer to the
User’s Guide (page 17).
Changing the sensor
type
You can select whether a window/door
sensor functions as a window sensor or
as a door sensor. For more
information, refer to the User’s Guide
(page 17).
Wireless
communication
range
The wireless communication range of
each device in the system from the hub
is approximately 50 m (160 feet)
indoors and approximately 300 m
(1,000 feet) outdoors. Wireless
communication may be unreliable
when the following obstacles are
located between the hub and other
devices.
R Metal doors or screens
R Walls containing aluminum-sheet
insulation
R Walls made of concrete or
corrugated iron
R Double-pane glass windows
R Multiple walls
R When using each device on
separate floors or in different
buildings
Note:
R You can check the window/door
sensor’s communication status by
pressing  M
N. If the LED indicator
is lit in green or red, the sensor is
communicating properly with the
hub. If the LED indicator blinks in
red, it is out of range of the hub.
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Setup