Device Battery Information

Device Battery Information





All devices have batteries that are either used as the main power source or as a backup. You can order batteries for any type of device by emailing support@thedetectiongroup.com.

Sensor

  1. 2 CR123a batteries provide power (non-rechargeable
  2. Average Battery Run time: 1-3 years

Valve Controller

  1. AC powered with 2 CR123a batteries as backup (non-rechargeable)
  2. Average Battery Run time: 48-72 hours

Hub

  1. AC powered with a single Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
  2. Average Battery Run time: 4-5 Days

SMART Base Station

  1. AC powered with a single Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
  2. Average Battery Run time: 4-5 Hours

Battery Alerts and Notifications

Alerts and notifications are both configurable and determined by the battery variable and notification content selected within the Trident Platform.
A variable is a setting that can be adjusted.
An alert is displayed on the Trident Platform.
A notification is a text or email.

By default, devices have predetermined variables. These default variables are explained below.

  • Sensor: Low Battery Alert at 1 month remaining, NO Critical Battery Alert.
  • Valve Controller:  Low Battery Alert at 48 Hours remaining, Critical Battery Alert with 24 Hours remaining.
  • Hub: Low Battery Alert at 2 days remaining, Critical Battery Alert with 24 Hours remaining.
  • SMART Base Station: Low Battery Alert at 4 hours remaining, Critical Battery Alert with 1 hour remaining (device will shutdown).
Your devices may have different variables. To view your device variables, select the variable tab on the device details page.
 See Variables and Notifications to learn more about the configuration.

See Also
Device Variables
Device Profiles
Notification Groups

 



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