Warnings
OpenValve shows warnings while it is in the Sleep state and the valve is closed. When a warning is active, the upper LED blinks orange once per minute.
Warnings do not mean that OpenValve has stopped working. They indicate that something needs attention soon.
There are two possible warnings:
| Warning | Meaning | How to clear it |
|---|---|---|
| Battery low | The battery will be empty soon. | Replace the battery. |
| Silicone hose replacement | The silicone hose inside the pinch valve has reached more than 1450 valve cycles and should be replaced soon. | Replace the silicone hose, then reset the hose warning manually. |
Checking which warning is active
Both warnings are shown in the same way: the upper LED blinks orange once per minute.
To find out which warning is active, wake OpenValve by pressing the button. This switches OpenValve to the Display Battery Level state.
If the battery level is shown as red blinking, the warning is caused by a low battery. Replace the battery to clear the warning.
If the battery level is not red blinking, the warning is caused by the silicone hose cycle counter. This means the valve has opened and closed more than 1450 times, and the silicone hose inside OpenValve should be replaced soon.
A specific guide for how to replace the silicone hose will be available soon. For now refer to the assembly guide.
Resetting the silicone hose warning
The silicone hose warning does not reset automatically. After replacing the silicone hose, the warning must be reset manually.
To reset the silicone hose warning:
- Unplug the battery.
- Press and hold the button.
- While holding the button, plug the battery in.
- Keep holding the button for about 15 seconds.
- Release the button after OpenValve switches from “all LEDs blinking” to the Display Battery Level state.
When OpenValve switches to the Display Battery Level state, the reset was successful.