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Device name: Shelly BLU Distance
Device model: SBDI-003E
Device Bluetooth ID: 0x000a
Short description
Short description
Shelly BLU Distance is a smart battery-powered Bluetooth device equipped with an ultrasonic sensor for accurate distance and level measurement, including liquid level monitoring.
Main features
Main features
Distance or level measurement from 200 mm to 5 m via ultrasonic sensor
Level measurement of liquids or solids
Monitoring parking space occupancy
Automatic measurements at user-selectable intervals from 5 to 300 seconds
Automatic measurement at detected vibration
IP64 protection for durability and environmental resistance
Comes with protective sleeve and two nuts for mounting
Supports Bluetooth for flexible, low-latency control of your smart devices
Battery-powered for flexibility and uninterrupted operation
Supports local automation actions for independent operation
Support for Shelly Cloud and Shelly Smart Control app
Use cases
Use cases
Environmental Monitoring (Liquid Level Monitoring in Tanks or Reservoirs) – The sensor continuously measures liquid levels in storage tanks and reservoirs, enabling automated refill alerts and preventing overflow or depletion.
Parking Management – The sensor detects vehicle presence in parking spots, providing real-time occupancy data for efficient parking management and space optimization.
Safety Systems (Door and Gate Automation) – By detecting obstacles in the path of automated doors and gates, the sensor prevents accidental collisions, ensuring enhanced safety in residential and commercial environments.
Smart Home Ecosystems (Garage Systems, liquid Tanks) – Integrated into a smart home system, the sensor helps automate garage door operations based on vehicle detection and monitors liquid tank levels to optimize household usage.
Main applications
Main applications
Environmental monitoring (liquid levels in tanks or reservoirs)
Parking management (parking spot occupancy)
Smart home ecosystems (garage systems, storage tanks)
Safety systems (door and gate automation)
Industrial automation
Connectivity
Connectivity
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
User interface
User interface
Inputs:
Inputs:
Push button:
Single press: Reset the timer between measurements.
Press 4 times: Enter pairing mode for 60 seconds.
Press and hold for 30 seconds: Factory reset (only possible shortly after inserting the battery).
Outputs:
Outputs:
LED indication:
LED flashes once on button press to show that the Device has accepted the user command and will immediately measure and broadcast the data.
LED flashes fast after pressing the button 4 times to indicate pairing mode.
LED flashes superfast on successful BLE/BT pairing for 5 seconds.
User options
User options
User can configure the device with 7 ranges of operation. It is possible to set the device on full range mode or either set one or two measurement ranges to save battery by not checking all ranges. Valid values - from 1 to 7. Default mode is 7 - full range.
Range 1 - Close (200mm-450mm)
Range 2 - Mid (300mm - 3500mm)
Range 3 - Close and Mid (200mm - 3500mm)
Range 4 - Far (2500mm - 5000mm)
Range 5 - Close (200mm-450mm) and Far (2500mm - 5000mm)
Range 6 - Mid and Far (300mm - 5000mm)
Range 7 - Full range (200 mm - 5000 mm)
Modes of operation
Modes of operation
Measurement on interval or vibration - Measurement is performed at fixed intervals. The default mode is 30 seconds, but can be adjusted (minimum 5, maximum 300 seconds). In addition, a button or vibration initiates a measurement earlier than the set interval. Then the new interval starts from the time of the last measurement, regardless of whether it is periodic or extraordinary by button or vibration.
Specifications
Specifications
Mechanical
Mechanical
Size (HxWxD):
Without casing:
Size (LxD) 115.20 mm / 4.53 in ±0.5 mm (length) x 33.3 mm / 1.31 in ±0.5 mm (diameter)With casing:
Size (LxD) 117.90 mm / 4.64 in ±0.5 mm (length) x 35.30 mm / 1.39 in ±0.5 mm (diameter)
The device, along with the casing, must be mounted in a hole with a minimum diameter of 36.00 mm.
Weight: 114g (with the battery)
Shell material: Plastic
Color: White
Environmental
Environmental
Ambient temperature: -20 °C to 40 °C / -5 °F to 105 °F
Humidity: 30% to 75% RH
Degree of protection: IP64
Electrical
Electrical
Power supply: 1x 3.6 V LISOC 14505 2700mAh battery
Battery life: Up to 4 years
Ultrasonic sensor
Ultrasonic sensor
Measurement range: 200 mm - 5000 mm
Accuracy: from 20 cm to 200 cm : +/- 2cm; above 200 cm: +/- 1%
Connectivity
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Protocol: 5
Bluetooth RF band: 2402 - 2480 MHz
Bluetooth Max. RF power: <20 dBm
Bluetooth Range: Up to 10 m / 33 ft indoors, 30 m / 100 ft outdoors (dependent on local conditions)
Microcontroller Unit
Microcontroller Unit
CPU: Silicon Labs - EFR32MG27C140F768IM32
Clock frequency: 38.4 Mhz
RAM: 64 kB
Flash: 768 kB
Firmware Capabilities
Firmware Capabilities
Encryption: AES encryption (CCM mode)
Additional Features
Additional Features
Accelerometer: Yes
Measure interval: Valid range = 5 seconds to 300 seconds. Default - 30 seconds
Measurement ranges (7 types):
Range 1 - Close (200mm-450mm)
Range 2 - Mid (300mm - 3500mm)
Range 3 - Close and Mid (200mm - 3500mm)
Range 4 - Far (2500mm - 5000mm)
Range 5 - Close (200mm-450mm) and Far (2500mm - 5000mm)
Range 6 - Mid and Far (300mm - 5000mm)
Range 7- Full range (200 mm - 5000 mm)
Basic wiring diagrams
Basic wiring diagrams
The device is battery-operated and no external wiring is required for operation.
Components and APIs
Components and APIs
Compliance and certification
Compliance and certification
Shelly BLU Distance multilingual EU declaration of conformity.pdf
Shelly BLU Distance UK PSTI ACT Statement of compliance.pdf
Shelly BLU Distance FCC compliance certificate.pdf
Shelly BLU Distance AU NZ Cerificate for Suitability.pdf
Printed user guide
Printed user guide
Shelly BLU Distance multilingual printed user and safety guide.pdf
Ръководство за употреба и безопасност
Accessories 3D models
Accessories 3D models
Fixed mounting - wall and sealing.stp
Two-axis rotation mouning - covers half sphere volume - wall and sealing mounting.stp
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