IY-HUB2: Connecting and Using Analogue Sensors (A1-A6)

Applies to: IY-HUB2

Your Insytly IY-HUB2 is equipped with six versatile analogue inputs (A1-A6) that allow you to monitor a wide range of external systems. These inputs can be used in two primary ways: as a simple voltage meter, or as a "digital" input to detect if a device is on or off and calculate its runtime.

This guide explains how to safely wire and configure these inputs for your needs.

Safety & Wiring Best Practices

Before connecting any sensor, it is critical to follow these safety guidelines to protect your IY-HUB2 unit and other equipment.

• ⚠️ Power Down First: Always fully power down the IY-HUB2 by disconnecting the main power loom before making any wiring changes.

• ⚡ Common Ground Required: For the analogue inputs to read voltage correctly, they must share a common ground (negative) connection with the power source you are measuring.

Understanding the Analogue Inputs

Your IY-HUB2 has the following analogue inputs, accessible via the main wiring loom:

• A1 - A5 (Attached Sensor Looms): These five channels are rated to read voltages from 0-72V DC.

• A6 (White Wire / "Boot Pin"): This channel is rated to read voltages from 0-70V DC. It also has the special ability to wake the device from sleep mode if it detects a voltage signal (see our guide on Wake Triggers).

How to Configure Your Analogue Inputs

You can choose how the Insytly platform interprets the data from each input.

Use Case 1: As a Simple Voltage Meter

By default, any voltage connected to an analogue input can be displayed on your dashboard.

• How it works: Simply wire your fused sensor to the desired input (e.g., A1). The platform will automatically show you the real-time voltage, as well as the average, maximum, and minimum voltage over each reporting period. Simply add a component to the device dashboard and edit the component to select the sensor data channel you wish to see (see screenshot below).

• Best for: Monitoring the voltage of a secondary battery bank, checking the output of a solar charge controller, or tracking any variable DC voltage source.

Use Case 2: As a Digital Input (for On/Off State & Runtime)

This is a powerful feature that lets you determine if a piece of equipment is on or off.

• How it works: You set a "threshold" voltage in the platform device settings under Remote Hardware Configuration in the device settings. If the input voltage goes above this threshold, the platform will report its "Digital State" as 1 (On). If it drops below the threshold, it will report 0 (Off). This allows Insytly to calculate how long the device was "On" during each period (Runtime). Simply add a component to the device dashboard and edit the component to select the sensor data channel you wish to see (see screenshot below).

• Best for:

  • Detecting when a generator, pump, or beacon is running.

  • Monitoring if a switch is active.

  • Tracking usage hours on machinery.

How to set up the voltage threshold for using as a digital input:

1. Log in to your Insytly account at app.insytly.com.

2. Navigate to the device you wish to configure.

3. Go to the Device Settings page in the navigation bar (usually indicated by a gear icon).

4. Find the Remote Hardware Configuration Settings section.

5. Locate the setting for the channel you are using (e.g., "Digital/Runtime Threshold Voltage A1").

6. Enter your desired voltage threshold. For a 12V system, a threshold of 7V is a good starting point.

7. Save your changes. The new setting will be applied on the device's next report. You will now see "Digital State" and "Runtime (%)" data for that input on your dashboard granted that the component has been added to your device dashboard.