040 Parts

040 Level — User Manual

Great that you're here. This manual will show you step by step everything you need to know — from unpacking to a perfectly leveled parking spot.

You'll need: your 040 Level Sensor, your smartphone (iPhone or Android, with Bluetooth turned on) and a few minutes of quiet time.

Tip: If the text is too small, switch to the larger view under Settings → Display → Larger Display.

If something is unclear — check Terms & Concepts at the bottom.

⚠️ Please read first – Safety when driving on Before you drive on, a few honest words: Look around – enough space, no obstacles, solid ground. The wedge calculation is an approximation. Loading, weight distribution and suspension travel change the result. No ground is perfectly flat – and wedges can sink. Measure again after driving on. Always secure your camper against rolling away – engage parking brake, use wheel chocks. Use at your own risk. We give you reference values, no guarantee – the responsibility remains yours.

📡 Important to understand – measure only at a standstill The 040 Level is a highly sensitive tilt sensor that also uses acceleration values. While driving, over bumps, when wobbling or through vibration, the readings jump noticeably – that's not a malfunction, just normal measurement physics. So always measure at a standstill. In the expert menu you can fine-tune the smoothing: it averages the most recent readings and calms the display. This costs a slight delay – also not a defect, but intentional. The smooth routine in practice: drive onto the spot → pause for a moment → are all pills yellow? → switch on the wedge calculation → place the wedges at the shown position → drive up slowly and carefully → check in between → green? Done. If not, drive up a little more or back off slightly.


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Intended Use

The 040 Level Sensor is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) coupled inclinometer for leveling caravans, motorhomes, campervans and comparable trailers/vehicles. It measures longitudinal and lateral tilt (pitch and roll) and transmits the values to the 040 Level App, which uses them to calculate leveling and ramp recommendations.

Operating range: Indoor and outdoor use on a parked vehicle, operating temperature −40 °C to +70 °C, protection class IP67. The sensor is permanently mounted in the vehicle and operated exclusively via the app.

⚠️ In particular, the following are considered unintended use: - use as a calibrated/certified measuring device (e.g. for crane, construction or surveying tasks) — the device is not approved for such purposes; - use as a driving or safety aid while the vehicle is in motion — the calculation applies only to the stationary, secured vehicle; - any safety-critical application in which incorrect measurements could result in personal injury or property damage; - continuous operation under water or under pressurized water (beyond IP67).

Any other use is considered unintended use. Read and keep these instructions.


Predictable Misuse

These errors occur in practice and lead to incorrect results or damage — please avoid:

MisuseConsequence
Sensor mounted with misaligned arrows (red/white not in vehicle direction)Systematically incorrect pitch/roll values
Zeroing on an inclined surfaceIncorrect zero point → all readings shifted
Use as a calibrated measuring device / for safety-critical measurementsNot approved, no measurement certification
Reading/driving off while driving as a driving aidNot designed for this — risk of accident
Continuous use under water / pressure washerHousing only IP67 — water ingress, defect
Opening the housing (except cover for battery), repairing, modifyingDefect, loss of warranty
Mounting on/in large metal parts, close to the framePoor wireless range, connection dropouts
Mixing old and new batteries / incorrect battery typeLeakage, short runtime, defect

Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions before first use. Signal words: DANGER = immediate risk of death · WARNING = possible serious injury · CAUTION = possible minor injury · NOTICE = possible property damage.

⚠️ WARNING – Button cell (risk of death for children) Contains a button cell battery. If swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns within 2 hours and lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is swallowed or has entered the body. Always keep the battery compartment firmly closed.

⚠️ WARNING – Driving onto & rolling off Drive onto wedges/ramps only slowly and carefully — enough space, no obstacles, solid ground. Always secure the vehicle against rolling (handbrake, wheel chocks). The wedge calculation is a guideline, not a guarantee.

⚠️ WARNING – Radio interference The device transmits in the 2.4 GHz radio band. Keep sufficient distance from pacemakers and life-supporting electronic devices. In rare cases, interference with other devices cannot be ruled out.

CAUTION – Installation: Mount the sensor securely and no higher than 2 m — falling parts can cause injury. Do not mount directly next to heat sources (engine, exhaust, heater). Before opening the cover, briefly touch a metal part (protection against static discharge).

CAUTION – Battery: Use only the specified type CR2477 (3 V). Do not open, overheat, short-circuit, or throw batteries into fire. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not touch a leaking battery with bare hands.

NOTICE – Do not open/modify the device: Do not open the housing except for the battery cover; do not repair or modify (only authorized specialists). If damaged, overheated, or behaving unusually, take out of service immediately. Clean only with a dry, soft cloth — no water, no solvents.


1. What is 040 Level?

040 Level consists of two parts that work together:

  • The Sensor – a small, round wireless sensor with a battery that you mount permanently in your vehicle. It measures how tilted your vehicle is and sends this measurement via Bluetooth to your phone.
  • The App – shows you the tilt in real time and calculates how to get your vehicle level ("in the water").

The app measures two values: longitudinal tilt (front/rear, "Pitch") and lateral tilt (left/right, "Roll"). The goal is always: both as close to 0° as possible.

Good to know You don't need to be exactly level. A few degrees of residual tilt is barely noticeable in the camper – the app helps you quickly get "good enough."


Draufsicht mit Libelle
Draufsicht mit Libelle

2. Delivery contents

  • 1× 040 Level Sensor (with CR2477 button cell inserted)
  • Adhesive tape for mounting
  • Access to the app (free on App Store / Google Play)

Download the app for free from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).


3. Install app & grant permissions

  1. Search for "040 Level" in the App Store or Google Play and install the app.
  2. On first launch, the app asks for Bluetooth – this is mandatory, because only via Bluetooth does the sensor communicate with your phone.
  3. On Android phones, Location is also requested. This is an operating system requirement for Bluetooth devices – please allow. (Your location is not tracked; see Privacy.)

📱 Important: the sensor does NOT appear in your phone's Bluetooth menu. You don't need to "pair" it there – that's intentional (it uses Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE). You select your 040 Level only in the app: tap the sensor field at the top and pick it from the list.

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iOS 13.0+ / Android 6.0+

Tip for later Keep the app up to date with updates. New features and improvements come regularly – only with the latest update you get them.


4. Activate sensor for the first time

  1. Unscrew the cap on the back of the sensor and check that the battery (CR2477) is inserted (positive pole facing up).
  2. Press the small button inside for about 3 seconds until the small light (LED) starts blinking. Now the sensor is active.
  3. Screw the cap back on.

⏱️ Important: the 30-second rule After activation, you only have about 30 seconds the first time to connect with the app. If you can't do it, the sensor goes back into deep sleep to save power – then simply press the button again for 3 seconds and try again right away.

Tip: First try out the sensor comfortably at home before installing it in your vehicle.


5. Mount sensor in vehicle

For the app to calculate correctly, the sensor must be mounted the right way. On the sensor's label, you see two arrows: one red and one white.

Where in the vehicle? The location barely matters

In short: anywhere, as long as it's solid. The app measures the tilt of your vehicle – and that's exactly the same at every point in the camper. So the sensor does not need to sit in the center. Cabinet, storage box, a solid wall, the floor panel, under the bench seat – all great, as long as:

  • the sensor is rigidly attached to the vehicle body – firmly screwed or fully bonded to a stiff surface. Not on thin, flexible plastic trim that flexes under load – that drifts and skews the readings.
  • you can still reach it for the battery swap (pure convenience, not a measurement issue).
  • it sits protected – not right behind the windscreen in full sun, since heat drains the battery.

⚠️ Never on moving parts. The sensor does not belong on the pop-up roof (nor its floor), the tailgate, the sliding door or a cabinet flap. These move relative to the vehicle when opened – the sensor would then measure the tilt of the flap instead of your camper, and the wedge calculation would be off. Mount it on the part of the vehicle that sits on the wheels.

The golden rule: one arrow points in a vehicle direction

One of the two axes must cleanly point in a main direction of the vehicle. Examples:

Mounting positionRed arrowWhite arrow
Sensor lying flatpointing forward (direction of travel)pointing right
Sensor lying flat, other waypointing forwardpointing left
Sensor standing uprightpointing uppointing right

These are just examples – what's important is that both arrows cleanly point in one vehicle direction each.

In the app, you then set both arrow directions (red AND white) – see Sensor Configuration. From this, the app calculates itself what "front/rear" and "left/right" means.

Mounted crooked? No problem If you mounted the sensor slightly off, you can fine-tune this in the app (rotation axis / fine calibration) – you don't need to remove it.

⚠️ Caution after every cap opening The level electronics are in the cap, not in the base unit on the vehicle. Every time you open the cap (e.g., for battery change or button press) and screw it back on, the position can change by a few degrees. Best to screw the cap back on so the axis again points cleanly in the perfect vehicle direction. Then re-zero (see Zeroing) and – if the cap is slightly twisted – also correct the degree value in Sensor Settings → Expert (rotate axes / fine calibration).


6. First launch introduction (Walkthrough)

When you first open the app, it walks you through everything important in short steps. You can view this introduction again anytime (Settings → Help → Quickstart).

  • Choose language – select your language (24 languages available). Initially, the app only shows your system language or English; the full selection is available anytime in the Settings menu.
  • Start sensor – remove cap, press button for 3 seconds.
  • Connect – turn on Bluetooth, tap sensor.
  • Mount – attach sensor flat or upright, align arrow.
  • Vehicle type & dimensions – Caravan, van, motorhome … plus optional track width/wheelbase and your driving aids. The more precise, the better the wedge calculation.
  • Age group (voluntary) – helps us improve the app.

Tap <code>Continue</code> to step through, or <code>Skip</code> to skip.


Erster Start: Sprache & Begrüßung
Erster Start: Sprache & Begrüßung

7. Privacy & what data is sent when

Right at the beginning, the app asks what you want to allow. You decide – and you can change everything anytime in Settings. There are four levels:

LevelWhat forDefault
Technically requiredCrash reports – so we know when the app doesn't work as it should. Cannot be turned off.always on
Usage analyticsWhich features are used (anonymously) – helps us improve the app.off
Location analyticsIn which regions people level (coarse). The Weather widget also depends on this.off
Push & offersNews and offers notifications. Can be turned off anytime.off

In short: The app sends only very few, anonymous data – and only those that help develop the app further. With <code>Accept all</code> you allow everything, with <code>Save</code> only your selection. The full privacy policy is linked directly.


Datenschutz-Auswahl beim Start
Datenschutz-Auswahl beim Start

8. The status bar at the top

No matter which view you're in – at the top you always see your sensor's status:

ElementWhat it shows & what you can do
🌡️ TemperatureThe temperature measured by the sensor. Tap it to switch between °C and °F. The color changes from black (cool) through yellow to red (hot).
Sensor name (center)Your connected sensor's name. Tap it to open the sensor list, select another sensor, or disconnect. If nothing is connected, the field pulses slightly.
📶 SignalHow strong the Bluetooth connection is (more bars = better).
🔋 BatteryCharge level of the sensor. If the battery gets low, the icon turns yellow, then red.

9. Top view with spirit level

The first view shows your vehicle from above with a round spirit level (like a classic bubble level). The bubble moves in the direction your vehicle is tilted. If everything is within tolerance, the display turns green; otherwise yellow or red.

You switch between views by swiping left/right or tapping the toggle pill at the top right.


Draufsicht mit Libelle
Draufsicht mit Libelle

10. Side view

Here you see your vehicle from the side, with two large values:

  • Up / Down (Pitch): how much the front or rear is hanging. Plus = front high.
  • Right / Left (Roll): how much the left or right side is hanging.

With the small toggle pills at the top left, you can rotate the view direction (from front / from rear) and swap the sides – so the display matches your actual view of the vehicle.


Seitenansicht
Seitenansicht

11. Top view with level gauge

The third view shows two linear level strips (one for front/rear, one for left/right). Some people prefer this display over the round spirit level – try out what works better for you. Switch via the pill at the top right.


Draufsicht mit Wasserwaage
Draufsicht mit Wasserwaage

12. The colored pills at the wheels

This is one of the most important displays. At the wheels, small "pills" appear with a number – they show live how many centimeters that wheel would need to be compensated. The color tells you immediately:

  • Green – This wheel is level.
  • Yellow – Compensation is needed here, but your driving aids are sufficient.
  • Red – Your driving aids are not sufficient – the ground is too sloped. Change parking spot or park differently.

The pills automatically "jump" to the wheels where compensation is needed. This way you can see while slowly driving forward – even before you start the wedge calculation – whether your parking spot works.

Prerequisite For the cm values to be correct, your vehicle dimensions and driving aid dimensions should be stored in settings (see Design & Vehicle).


13. The weather widget

At the top of the views, a slim chip shows the local weather (e.g., "22°C · Cloudy · 12 km/h"). This is purely a comfort extra and has nothing to do with leveling.

  • Tap opens the detailed weather view with 7-day forecast.
  • Long press refreshes the weather.

Weather data comes from the free service Open-Meteo and needs your approximate location. If you haven't allowed Location analytics, it says "Weather: location off" – that's fine, the app works just as well without weather.


15. How it works in practice – Step by step

This is how most people use their 040 Level. You don't need to memorize anything – the app guides you:

  1. Leave home. The sensor is permanently in the vehicle, the app is set up (vehicle type, dimensions and your wheel chocks are entered once).
  2. Arrive at parking spot. You choose a spot.
  3. Open app. The sensor connects automatically. Name, temperature, battery and signal appear at the top.
  4. Park forward slowly. Pay attention to the colored pills at the wheels: They already show whether your driving aids are sufficient for this spot (green/yellow = good, red = too sloped).
  5. Found a good position (everything yellow or already green)? Then tap Wedge Help at the bottom.
  6. Read wedge instructions. The app now shows exactly where which wedge goes.
  7. Place wedges, get in, drive on slowly and carefully.
  8. Done. Ideally, your vehicle is now level. A quick cross-check never hurts.

⚠️ Always remember The calculation is a theoretical help, not an exact science. Always drive on slowly and with awareness of your surroundings. Apply parking brake, secure against rolling away.


16. Zeroing (Calibrating) – the most important step

"Zeroing" means: You tell the app once what "level" means for your vehicle. Because hardly any sensor is mounted perfectly level in the vehicle.

  1. Park the vehicle on a as flat as possible surface (e.g., in the garage or driveway).
  2. Tap Zeroing at the bottom – or in the sensor menu, swipe the "Zeroing" area to the right.
  3. Hold still briefly (the app measures for about 1 second). After that, it says "Zeroed." – from now on, the app shows all deviations from exactly this point.

If you need it very precise, you can long press "Zeroing" in the sensor menu to manually enter or reset the zero points.

⚠️ Re-zero when … you've re-mounted the sensor, opened the cap (battery change) or changed the orientation in the app. The zero point is not automatically adjusted when changing orientation.


Nullen im Sensor-Menü
Nullen im Sensor-Menü

17. Enable wedge calculation

In the top view, you turn on wedge calculation with a switch. The app then calculates for your current position where and how high you need to drive on, and draws the wedges directly at the wheels.

Recalculate? There's no separate "Recalculate" button – simply toggle wedge calculation off and on briefly, then the app recalculates with your current position.

Only in top view The wedge instructions intentionally only appear in the top view. The side view shows no wedge help – that's intentional to keep it clear.


Keilberechnung aktiv – Draufsicht
Keilberechnung aktiv – Draufsicht

18. Wedge with or without white pill – where to put it?

This is the crucial trick for placement:

  • Wedge WITHOUT white pill → slide it directly against the tire. You drive onto this wedge completely.
  • Wedge WITH white pill – the pill shows a distance in centimeters. Place the wedge that far in front of the tire contact patch. You then drive onto the wedge only as far as needed for the compensation.

Why this works: A wheel that only needs to be lifted slightly doesn't need the full wedge height – so you place the wedge a bit in front of the wheel so you only drive up partially. The highest wheel to be lifted gets the wedge directly against the tire.

Wedge displayMeaning
no white pillWedge directly against the tire
e.g., "42 cm"Place wedge 42 cm in front of the tire

Only 1 wedge? With just one wedge, it rarely becomes perfectly level – for proper support, you usually need two or more. The app tells you this too.


Keilanleitung mit Abstand (weiße Pille)
Keilanleitung mit Abstand (weiße Pille)

19. The button with the yellow exclamation point

The yellow exclamation point is always visible. When you tap it, the app shows the most important safety notes. You can also tap directly on the vehicle or the wedges to get more help.

Quick check – before you drive on: - Look around: enough space, no obstacles, solid ground. - The wedge calculation is an approximation. Loading, weight distribution and suspension travel change the result. - No ground is perfectly flat – and wedges can sink. Measure again after driving on. - Always secure your van against rolling away – engage parking brake, use wheel chocks. - Use at your own risk. We give you reference values, no guarantee – the responsibility remains yours.

The app also warns when the ground is too sloped for your wedges: "Ground too sloped, change parking spot." Then even the best wedge won't help – find a flatter spot.


Sicherheitshinweise (gelbes Ausrufezeichen)
Sicherheitshinweise (gelbes Ausrufezeichen)

20. Why it's only an approximate value

The app calculates with a simplified model: it assumes your vehicle is a rigid plate. In reality, every vehicle is different:

  • Loading & weight distribution – a fully loaded rear end suspends differently.
  • Suspension – the tires and chassis give way.
  • Ground – wedges sink into grass or gravel; a few centimeters further, there's often already another dip.

That's why: The wedge calculation gets you quickly very close to level. You do the final fine-tuning by feel – and as said, a few degrees is barely noticeable in the camper anyway. See the app as a smart alignment aid, not a precision instrument.


21. Other driving aids: Pads, jack, drawbar

Instead of wedges, you can also store lifting pads or a car jack in the settings. Then the instructions say "inflate / lift until everything turns green" instead of a wedge position.

If you have a trailer/caravan, the drawbar is taken into account: The app tells you how many centimeters you need to crank it up or down, instead of placing a front wedge. If the crank's adjustment range isn't sufficient, the app points this out (additional wedge or different spot).


Measuring without a sensor: your phone as a sensor (Phone IMU)

You don’t have a 040 Level Sensor (yet)? The app can also use your phone’s motion sensors (Phone IMU). The process is slightly different than with the fixed sensor – we recommend proceeding as follows:

  1. Prepare beforehand – on level ground. Set up your phone before you drive onto the pitch, while you are still on as level a surface as possible.
  2. Position the phone securely. Place or clamp the phone in a fixed, visible location in the vehicle where its position will not change – e.g. in the phone holder, in the door’s side storage compartment, or on a level surface in the center console. It must not wobble or slip.
  3. Set the orientation. In the sensor menu, set how the phone is positioned (red and white arrow – as with the sensor). A red/white arrow in the app shows you which way the phone is “facing".
  4. Zero the phone. Zero the phone while it is stationary and level – make sure it does not wobble.
  5. Start driving only afterward. Once the phone has been properly zeroed, drive to your pitch and take the measurement there. Avoid moving the phone in between if possible.

This is why we recommend the 040 Level Sensor: Once set up, the fixed sensor remains permanently correctly positioned and zeroed – so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to align and zero it. This is a major advantage, especially when wild camping or driving off-road: Level surfaces are rare there, and it is often also impossible to position the phone level in the vehicle.


22. Sound menu

When driving on, the app emits sounds like a parking sensor – the faster the sounds, the closer you are to level. In the sound menu (button "Sound") you configure this:

  • Up / Down (high tone, 1000 Hz) – switch on/off + volume. With the test button, you can hear it.
  • Right / Left (lower tone, 500 Hz) – same, switch, volume, test.

This way you can distinguish by sound which axis is being indicated. Long press the sound button to quickly toggle sound completely on/off.


Ton-Menü
Ton-Menü

23. Vibration Menu

If you prefer it quiet, use vibration instead of sound. Here too, per axis:

  • Up / Down – "One long pulse" pattern.
  • Right / Left – "Two short pulses" pattern.

Each axis can be turned on/off individually, with a test button to try it out. The same applies here: faster vibrations = closer to level.


Vibrations-Menü
Vibrations-Menü

24. Design & Vehicle

Here you set up your vehicle – this is the basis for the wedge calculation:

  • Vehicle type – Caravan, van, motorhome, motorhome (dual axle), car, tent trailer or dual axle.
  • Larger display – turns on larger text and larger buttons everywhere.
  • Vehicle dimensions – track width (axle width) and wheelbase (axle distance), for dual axles also their spacing. The more precise, the more accurate the wedge heights.
  • Driving aid – type (wedge / pad / jack) and quantity. For wedge, you enter length and height, for pads/jack the maximum lift height.
  • Length unit – switch between cm and inch.

Design & Fahrzeug
Design & Fahrzeug

25. Sensor Configuration

Everything around the sensor itself:

  • Zeroing (calibration) – as described in Section 16. Swipe to zero, long press for manual entry/reset.
  • Sensor orientation – here you set where the red and white arrows point (front/rear/left/right/up/down). The app checks that they are perpendicular to each other.
  • Tolerance range – at what deviation the app still shows "Level" (green). Small = very precise, large = more relaxed.

Expert settings

  • Smoothing – calms jittery values (0 = off).
  • Fine calibration Up/Down and Right/Left – tiny manual correction (−45° to +45°), if the sensor is slightly off.
  • Rotate axes (Yaw) – rotates the coordinate system slightly left/right if the sensor is mounted at an angle or the cap is twisted.
  • Temperature offset – fine correction of displayed temperature.
  • Decimal places – how precise the degree values are displayed (0, 1 or 2 decimal places).
  • Maximum deflection – how many degrees the slider/spirit level shows at full scale.

Reminder After changing orientation, always re-zero.


Sensor-Konfiguration
Sensor-Konfiguration

26. Sensor Profiles (multiple vehicles, one sensor)

Have multiple vehicles but only one sensor? No problem with profiles. A profile stores vehicle type, dimensions, driving aids and the zeroing – everything that makes up a vehicle.

  • Create new profile – via the + button on the active profile. A copy is created that you can then adjust.
  • Rename – change the name in the profile (e.g., "Caravan" / "Motorhome"). You can also rename the sensor directly in the sensor list (there long press the sensor).
  • Switch profile – tap the desired profile. The app immediately loads the matching vehicle including dimensions and wedges.
  • Delete – in the profile via "Delete" (with confirmation prompt).

This way you simply move the one sensor from one vehicle to another and select the matching profile in the app.


Sensor-Profile
Sensor-Profile

27. Language

The app speaks 24 languages. Tap your language – the app switches immediately. (This manual is also available in several languages.)


Sprachauswahl
Sprachauswahl

28. Privacy & Analytics

The same four levels as at first launch (see Section 7) can be changed here anytime: technically required (always on), usage analytics, location analytics, push & offers. You'll also find the Privacy Policy here and the option to request data deletion (resets your analytics settings).


Datenschutz & Analyse
Datenschutz & Analyse

29. Help & Manual

Here you find support:

  • FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions – quick answers directly in the app.
  • Quickstart – view the introduction from the beginning again.
  • User Manual – this handbook.
  • Website & Support – link to website and contact via email.
  • Give feedback – directly from within the app.
  • Imprint – legal information.

🐛 Found a bug? Please report it! If something seems strange or an error occurs, you can report it directly in the app: Help → Give feedback. Select "Bug" or "Idea", briefly describe what happened, and attach a screenshot if desired. You can provide your email if we have follow-up questions. Every report helps us improve the app – thank you very much!


Hilfe & Anleitung
Hilfe & Anleitung

30. Updates & News

Under "Updates & News" (also accessible via the bell/campaign symbol at the top in settings) you'll find news from 040 Level: new features, tips, fresh accessories. Unread items are marked with a dot.

  • Tap opens the message in full length; it's marked as read in the process.
  • Mark all read marks everything at once.
  • Done moves a message to the archive, which you can open separately.

Updates & Neuigkeiten
Updates & Neuigkeiten

31. Newsletter

Want updates and offers via email? Sign up for the newsletter (name, email, optional age group). You confirm the privacy policy and agree to receive (double opt-in via confirmation email). No account needed, can unsubscribe anytime.


32. Troubleshooting

ProblemSolution
Sensor is not foundDo not search in the phone's Bluetooth menu – the sensor ONLY appears in the app! Bluetooth on? Press button for 3 sec (LED flashes). Connect within ~30 sec. Move phone closer to the sensor.
Connection dropsCheck range/signal, check battery. The app usually reconnects on its own.
Sensor is displayed, but "Configuration failed"Helps in most cases: the full restart, see box below.
Values are tilted although levelRe-zero on a flat surface. Check orientation (red/white).
Values are jitteryIncrease smoothing in the expert settings.
Pills are redSurface too steep for your ramp aid – change location or reposition.
Inaccurate after battery changeThe lid changes the position – check orientation and re-zero.

🔁 The full restart (helps in almost all connection problems) If the sensor absolutely won't connect or shows "Configuration failed", a restart on both sides helps – sensor AND phone: 1. Remove the battery from the sensor 2. Uninstall the app from the phone 3. Fully switch off the phone and switch it back on 4. Reinstall the app 5. Reinsert the battery into the sensor

This typically makes stubborn Bluetooth dropouts disappear immediately – the sensor is then usually detected within a few seconds. If, contrary to expectations, this does not help: test a second phone (Android or iPhone) with the same sensor to narrow it down. If it connects there, the issue is with the Bluetooth stack of the first phone – in that case, the only remedy is to calmly repeat the restart from above.


33. Battery replacement & care

The battery (CR2477) lasts up to several years depending on use. To replace, unscrew the cap with the tool, remove old cell, insert new CR2477 with positive pole facing up, close cap. Then check orientation and re-zero.

Clean only with a dry, soft cloth – no water, no solvents.

⚠️ Button cells are dangerous A swallowed button cell (CR2477) can cause severe internal burns within 2 hours. Keep sensor and battery away from children, always keep battery compartment tightly closed. If you suspect swallowing, seek medical attention immediately.


34. Technical specifications

PropertyValue
Product name040 Level Sensor (Art. FBM_158_1_Level_App)
Radio chipNordic nRF52 series
HousingRound, ABS · Ø 38.6 mm × 15.7 mm · approx. 25 g
Protection classIP67 (dustproof, 1 m / 30 min waterproof)
BatteryCR2477 (3 V, replaceable) · up to approx. 48 months
Operating temperature−40 °C to +70 °C
RadioBluetooth Low Energy 4.0/5.0 · 2.4 GHz ISM · −40 to +4 dBm EIRP
AppiOS 13.0+ / Android 6.0+

Storage

Store the sensor in a dry place and protected from direct heat, within the temperature range of −40 °C to +70 °C. If not used for an extended period (several months), we recommend removing the battery to prevent leakage. Keep the sensor and batteries out of the reach of children.


35. Disposal

The 040 Level Sensor must not be disposed of in household waste (electronic waste, WEEE). Take it to a collection point. Don't dispose of used batteries in household waste either – return them to the store or recycling center.


Warranty & Liability

The statutory warranty applies to the 040 Level Sensor. We do not provide any additional voluntary warranty beyond this — your statutory warranty rights against the seller remain entirely unaffected by this and are not limited as a result. In the event of a warranty claim, contact your dealer with a description of the defect and proof of purchase.

Liability: The values displayed in the app and the wedge calculation are reference values — loading, suspension, and ground surface influence the result. No liability is accepted within the legally permissible framework for damage caused by improper use, unauthorized modifications, or non-compliance with these instructions. Responsibility when driving onto and securing the vehicle remains with the user.


36. Terms & Concepts

TermMeaning
Pitch (Up/Down)Longitudinal tilt front/rear. Plus = rear higher than front.
Roll (Right/Left)Lateral tilt. Plus = right side higher.
Zeroing / CalibratingTell the app: "how I'm standing now is level."
Tolerance rangeHow precise you are – within = green.
BLEBluetooth Low Energy – power-saving Bluetooth variant.
IP67Dustproof and temporarily waterproof.
Deep sleepPower-saving mode of the sensor – wake with button press (3 sec.).
YawRotation around the vertical axis – correction for obliquely mounted sensors.
CR2477Button cell: Lithium, 24 mm diameter, 7.7 mm height.

37. EU Declaration of Conformity

The full EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC-040LS-001-2026) for the 040 Level Sensor (Art. FBM_158_1_Level_App) is available as a separate page:

→ View EU Declaration of Conformity

Manufactured by: Mixcover GmbH · Neumann-Reichardt-Str. 27–33 · 22041 Hamburg · Germany

Directives: RED 2014/53/EU · RoHS 2011/65/EU · WEEE 2012/19/EU


See you on the road — euer 040 Team

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