INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INDEX DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX? .....................................................................................................................................................3 KNOWING YOUR COOLBOT PRO....................................................................................................................................
DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTY DISCLAIMER By using the CoolBot Pro temperature controller, you (the “User”) acknowledge there are inherent hazards in getting an air-conditioner (“A/C”) to do something it was not originally designed to do, and that these inherent hazards cannot be ameliorated, mitigated or obviated while still maintaining the essential functionality of the CoolBot Pro. User accepts all responsibility in the use of and monitoring of the CoolBot Pro and A/C.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? CoolBot Pro Temperature Sensors Heater CoolBot Jumper Power Supply Data Cable (1) CoolBot Pro - Patented Digital Temperature Controller (1) CoolBot Jumper - Wi-Fi Radio Signal Module (2) Temperature Sensors - Sensor Cables (Blue) with external 2.5mm jack connector (1) Heater Cable - CoolBot Heater Cable (Red Tip) with external 2.5mm jack connector (1) Data Cable - Data Transfer Cable (Silver or Gray) with RJ11 connector on both ends (1) Power Supply - Mini-USB port connector cable.
KNOWING YOUR COOLBOT PRO FIG 1 Rev: 2019 – 1A ©2019 Store It Cold, LLC 4
DISPLAY: The display changes depending on which Mode Indicator Light is illuminated. MODE INDICATOR LIGHT: Shows which mode you are currently using. Change modes by pressing the left or right arrows. Room Mode: While in normal operation, the display shows the current room temperature and the Room Mode Indicator Light is solid (no blinking). Fins Mode: From the Room Mode, press the right arrow once to access the Fins Mode. The light above “Fins” will turn on solid (no blinking).
HOW DOES THE COOLBOT PRO WORK WITH YOUR A/C? The CoolBot Pro uses 2 temperature sensors (ROOM and FINS), the HEATER cable (red tip) and a programmed microcontroller to direct your air conditioner to operate in such a way as to cool the room to a set temperature in between 33°F/0.5°C and 65°F/18°C without freezing up. How does it do this? The HEATER cable (red tip) is keeping your A/C’s sensor warm to make the A/C “think” it is warmer than the actual room temperature.
BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR COOLBOT PRO • Should I read this manual? Yes! We highly recommend reading this manual entirely to familiarize yourself with the new CoolBot Pro, with the CoolBot Pro App, and to ensure proper installation. • What if I don’t have Internet OR Wi-Fi? No problem! You can still use the CoolBot Pro without the CoolBot Jumper and without a Wi-Fi connection just like the previous generation CoolBots.
INSTALLING YOUR COOLBOT PRO Watch our CoolBot Pro Installation Video at www.storeitcold.com/support CONNECTING YOUR COOLBOT PRO TO YOUR WI-FI NETWORK IMPORTANT A Wi-Fi with Internet connection is required in order to access and use the CoolBot Pro App CoolBot Pro and CoolBot Jumper Set Up STEP 1 Unpack the CoolBot Pro in an area with good Wi-Fi reception (outside of your cooler). Plug in the Temperature Sensors and the Heater Cable into the corresponding ports (See diagram on page 11).
IMPORTANT! If you ever need to adjust the Data Cable or CoolBot Jumper placement, unplug the CoolBot Pro before connecting or disconnecting the Data Cable. INSTALLING YOUR COOLBOT PRO TO YOUR A/C ATTENTION! We understand how important this investment is for you, and we understand the value behind the product that you will store in your cooler.
STEP 4 Find and free your A/C’s Temperature Sensor. It’s the only thing attached to the front fins/grill of your air conditioner. On Mini Split air conditioning units this sensor is often not in front of the fins of the indoor unit. It may be tucked into a plastic cover underneath or to the side of the unit. For pictures and examples of Mini Split installations please visit our library section at: www.storeitcold.
STEP 7 Use a pen/pencil to open a small gap in the fins about 1” from the bottom and near the center (horizontally), between the bottom and second horizontal cooling pipes. Take the cable sensor coming from the CoolBot Pro port labeled “Fins” and gently insert just 1/4 inch (0.7 cm) of the TIP into the small gap. DO NOT force the sensor in, you'll damage it. Do not touch a coolant pipe with the Fins Sensor. You want to be between the bottom 2 horizontal cooling pipes.
CHANGING SETTINGS ON THE COOLBOT PRO The CoolBot will always remember all your last settings even if it has been unplugged for a long time. ROOM TEMPERATURE SETTING This setting is the average temperature you want in your cooler. NOTE: The factory default temperature is set at 42°F/5.6°C. To set a new value for the Room temperature: ● Make sure the Mode indicator light is in the Room position (Room Mode). ● Press the checkmark ✓ button. The “set-temperature” will blink on the display.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS This setting allows you to switch your CoolBot Pro from displaying °F to °C NOTE: The factory default temperature scale is in °F To change the scale of the temperature display: ● Press the right arrow until the Mode indicator light is in the Program position (Program Mode). ● Press the checkmark ✓ button 5 times. You'll see a blinking “P1”. ● Press the right arrow once or until you see “P2” blinking on the display.
THE STATUS TAB – Default Screen This is the default tab. Every time you open your app, it will default to this screen. 1. Current Tab – Status Tab 2. Current Room Temperature 3. CoolBot Pro Name – Set by the user 4. Current System State (see System States below) 5. Temperature History Graph (see Hysteresis below) Drag to pan, pinch or scroll to zoom 6.
System States These are the possible states for the system as a whole, from the app’s point of view: Light-shaded display texts (gold and salmon) indicate situations that might (gold) or do (salmon) need the user’s attention. Dark-shaded display texts (raspberry) indicate that we know for sure the cooler is not performing as desired.
Can't connect to server We tried but it's not resolvable or not accepting connections Device offline Check Internet connection on app device Reboot device, check Wi-Fi, etc. Room sensor error Check cable Fins sensor error Heater error Hardware error Multiple failures Check cables/ power/ etc. Room temp too hot Check A/C, room, etc.
Settings Menu After clicking on the Settings Expandable Menu click on EDIT to enter the edit screen 1. Current Menu – Settings 2. Set Temperature Point – Slide to adjust 3. Target Temperature Range Low and High Temperature - Slide to adjust. No less than 3°F from Set Temperature (+/-) 4. Fins Set Point – Slide to adjust Please see CHANGING SETTINGS ON THE COOLBOT PRO before adjusting 5. Heater Delay – Slide to adjust Please see CHANGING SETTINGS ON THE COOLBOT PRO before adjusting 6.
Details Menu Clicking on the Details Expandable Menu gives you Information about the most recent information the app obtained from the CoolBot Pro and general information of the app and Wi-Fi signal. Hardware Setup Menu Clicking on the Hardware Setup Expandable Menu gives you choices for resetting your CoolBot Pro, downloading latest firmware for the CoolBot Pro controller, and reconfigure you Wi-Fi connection.
1. Factory Reset – Use this option to reset your CoolBot to Factory Settings (Wi-Fi configuration will be kept) A confirmation screen will pop before resetting. 2. Update Firmware – This option downloads the latest Firmware version to your CoolBot JUMPER. The tab will become gray and the Status Icon will indicate “updating” in yellow until done.
3. Reconfigure Wi-Fi – This option will walk you step by step through the entire Wi-Fi configuration process (just like the first time you set up your CoolBot Pro to connect to your Wi-Fi Network). Press the left arrow to go back to the rest menu.
ERROR CODES ON YOUR COOLBOT PRO ERROR CODE Er Ef PROBLEM WITH Room Sensor Cable Fins Sensor Cable WHAT IT MEANS AND WHAT TO DO See solution on the following page See solution on the following page EH Heater Cable See solution on the following page EE CoolBot Jumper The Jumper is not talking to the CoolBot Pro at all. Check Data Cable connection. Try power-cycling the CoolBot Pro (unplug the power wait a few seconds and plug back in).
Er IS SHOWING ON MY COOLBOT DISPLAY Er is a communication error with the Room Sensor. ● Unplug the Room Sensor from the CoolBot Pro. ● Inspect the cable for possible damages in the cord or on the tip. ● Clean the plug end of the sensor (jack connector) with a cotton cloth and plug it back in the CoolBot Pro port a couple times making sure it goes all the way in.
“EH” SHOWING ON MY COOLBOT DISPLAY The Heater Mode Indicator light flashes rapidly. EH means there is a problem with the HEATER cable (red tip cable). ● Unplug the HEATER from the CoolBot. ● Inspect the cable for possible damages in the cord or in the tip. ● Clean the plug end of the HEATER (jack connector) with a cotton cloth and re plug in the CoolBot a couple times making sure it goes all the way in the port. ● If the error persists after 20 seconds, the HEATER cable is bad and needs replacement.
CHECKS ON YOUR COOLBOT PRO MY COOLBOT PRO HAS A BLANK DISPLAY BUT THE POWER LIGHT IS ON The most likely cause is that your CoolBot is in Sleep mode. Either press any button on the CoolBot Pro, or change the Power setting on the Devices tab in the app. MY HEATER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE WORKING Checking the HEATER is very simple: ● Pull the HEATER out of the aluminum foil. Hold the red tip against the inside of your wrist with your fingers. ● Unplug the POWER to the CoolBot, then plug it back in.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS • • • • • Make sure your A/C is on “COOL” Mode and the Fan on “HIGH” Make sure your A/C is a compatible brand. Check compatibility at: https://www.storeitcold.com/support Make sure that the A/C is draining properly. The back of the A/C should be a lower (about 1 inch) than the front (inside) and the unit should be level from side to side, so condensation can drain out the back. This is very important! Check the insulation around your A/C opening.
