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Z sensor troubleshooting

This guide is designed to help you troubleshoot your Z sensor before escalating to SmartSense Support. ​The LED lights can be used to diagnose any problems that may occur on your Z sensor. Using the following chart, you can identify and solve issues.

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LED REFERENCE GUIDE

LED REFERENCE GUIDE

LED REFERENCE GUIDE

LED REFERENCE GUIDE

LED REFERENCE GUIDE

LED

1 Blink

2 Blinks

3 Blinks

Fast Blinking

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Green Status LED

Last transmission successful

Last transmission successful, but low signal

N/A

Attempting to transmit to a Gateway

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Yellow Information LED

No external sensor

Low battery

N/A

N/A

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Red Failure LED

Not registered to the SmartSense Dashboard

No signal

Failed to communicate with wireless radio module

N/A

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  • If you see one green blink, the Z Sensor is transmitting reports as expected. No action is needed

  • If you see two green blinks, the Z Sensor's last transmission was successful, but the signal is low. This can result in a missed report and a better connection will need to be established by either moving the Z Sensor closer to the Gateway or removing any obstructions.

  • If you see the green light blinking fast, the Z Sensor is attempting to transmit data to a Gateway. If this does not return to a normal single green blink, contact the Support Team for assistance.

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  • If you see one yellow blink, there is no external sensor.

  • If you see two yellow blinks, the battery is low. You will need to replace with two lithium-ion AA batteries (e.g., Energizer Advanced Lithium) to ensure the Z Sensor is operating as expected. You may need to replace the batteries on your Z Sensor.

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  • If you see one red blink, the Z Sensor is not registered to your SmartSense account and will not communicate with your dashboard. Please contact the Support Team for assistance.

  • If you see two red blinks, the Z Sensor cannot locate the Gateway and there is no signal. The sensor and gateway are either too far apart or there is an obstruction blocking the signal.

  • If you see three red blinks, the Z Sensor failed to communicate with the wireless radio module.


​All Three Lights Blink
If the green, yellow, and red lights blink simultaneously, this may indicate condensation on the board. If located inside a freezer, the Z Sensor should be immediately removed to dry.

You can prevent condensation from forming by using a 100% sealed FDA bag with desiccant. If the device still has issues after drying, please contact the Support Team.
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​No Lights Turn On
The batteries may have died. Try replacing them with lithium-ion AA batteries (e.g., Energizer Advanced Lithium) and tap the power button once to reconfigure. You may need to replace the batteries on your Z Sensor.

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