User's Manual

FRIDGE APP CONNECT MODULE
Part Number: 10900041
Latest Revision Date: 21/12/2018 Page 1 of 2 Fitting Instruction Number: 3789891
ARB Classic Fridge
ARB Elements Fridge
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This unit enables communication between an ARB Fridge Freezer and a Smartphone App or ARB LINX.
Installation
The ARB fridge freezer must be wireless ready. Wireless ready fridges have a socket with rubber boot on the back panel near
the DC socket for connecting this unit.
On the rear of the ARB fridge, remove the rubber boot that covers the socket. Leave the boot connected to the fridge but rotate
it 90
o
. Plug the wired connector of the unit into the socket.
Carefully align the unit with the screw holes taking care not to crush the wires or rubber boot. Affix the unit with the two screws
supplied. Screw the aerial onto unit. Orientate the aerial to reduce physical interference with the vehicle, a vertical origination
is recommended.
Compatibility
There are various generations of ARB fridges with different levels of compatibility.
Early model ARB fridges with wireless compatibility can send information to an external device (Smartphone or ARB LINX).
Information sent from the fridge includes:
Fridge temperature.
Fridge voltage.
Compressor status.
Late model ARB fridges can send information and receive commands from compatible devices (e.g. Smartphone or ARB LINX).
Commands include:
Change the set temperature.
Turn the fridge on or standby.
Change the battery protection setting.
Change the display brightness setting.
Please consult your nearest ARB store for advice on the capability of your fridge.
Communication with Smartphone Apps or ARB LINX.
For Smartphones
This unit can communicate with Apple iOS or Android Smartphones. Download the App from the appropriate website below.
Search for “ARB Fridge Freezer”.
https://www.apple.com/au/ios/app-store
https://play.google.com/store/apps
After downloading and installing the App, it is necessary to pair with the unit. To complete this, follow the steps below:
1. Ensure the unit is installed to the fridge correctly.
2. Supply power to the fridge (DC or AC).
3. Go to the Smartphone Bluetooth menu. Find the device named “LINXF1234” where “1234” is a unique number for the
unit. Select the “LINXF1234” and pair with it.
The unit must be paired to within 30 seconds of power being supplied to the fridge.
If pairing does not occur or the time exceeds 30 seconds, remove power from the fridge and then repeat Steps 1-3.
This unit can only be connected to one device at a time.
The fridge unit should now be ready to use with the Smartphone App.
For ARB LINX
Make sure you have the latest software updates and then follow the instructions provided in the ARB LINX user manual.

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