SediPulse™ Smart Sediment Monitor

What's in the Box

• 1× SediPulse™ Optical Monitor with precision curved housing bracket and light-seal optical gasket.
• 1× Heavy-Duty 1" (25 mm) Hook & Loop Strap with Non-Slip Rubber Backing — cut-to-length adjustable strap with high-grip inner rubber that grips smooth clear filter canisters securely without slippage. Fastens flat onto itself with heavy-duty Velcro — no buckles or tools required.
• 1× USB-C Power Cable for continuous, maintenance-free operation.
• 1× Quickstart Reference Card with instant setup QR codes.

1 Mount SediPulse on Filter Housing

SediPulse installs completely non-invasively on the outside of your existing filter canister. There is no plumbing to cut, no water pressure to bleed, and zero risk of leaks.

1. Clean the Canister Exterior: Wipe down the outside of your clear filter canister with a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust, water spots, or condensation.
2. Position SediPulse: Hold SediPulse vertically against the middle section of the clear canister cylinder. Ensure the curved cradle of the unit aligns flush against the curvature of the canister.
3. Thread the Non-Slip Hook & Loop Strap:
   • Pass the 1" strap through the left mounting loop of the SediPulse bracket.
   • Ensure the rubber non-slip backing faces inward against the smooth surface of the clear canister.
   • Wrap the strap firmly around the back of the canister and feed it through the right mounting loop.
   • Pull the strap firmly to compress the soft optical gasket flush against the canister wall, then press the hook-and-loop Velcro closure firmly onto itself to lock securely. (No loose velcro closures or tools needed).
4. Connect Power: Plug the included USB-C cable into the bottom port of SediPulse and connect it to any standard 5V USB wall adapter (1A or greater). The status indicator LED will begin pulsing.

2 Connect to Wi-Fi

SediPulse connects directly to your home 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network without requiring any proprietary hubs or bridges.

1. Power Up: When powered on for the first time, SediPulse automatically enters setup mode (indicated by a slow-blinking Blue status LED).
2. Open Wi-Fi Settings: On your phone or computer, open your Wi-Fi settings and look for the network named SediPulse-Setup (or SediPulse-XXXXXX).
3. Connect to Captive Portal: Connect to the network. A captive portal page will open automatically (if it does not open, open your browser and go to http://192.168.4.1).
4. Select Your Home Wi-Fi: Choose your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network from the list, enter your Wi-Fi password, and tap Save.
5. Connection Confirmation: SediPulse will connect to your network. The status LED illuminates steady Blue to confirm a successful connection and remains on during normal monitoring.

3 Clean Filter Baseline Calibration (Tare)

To accurately track particulate buildup over time, SediPulse uses a one-touch Clean Filter Baseline (Tare) calibration. This establishes a baseline of your fresh filter cartridge inside your specific water conditions.

Option A: Using the Hardware Button (Instant)

1. With the fresh filter installed and water running clear, locate the tactile button on the top face of SediPulse.
2. Press and hold the button for 5–9 seconds until the Blue status LED flashes rapidly 3 times.
3. Release the button. Your fresh filter is now saved in memory as 0% Loading. This baseline persists permanently through power cycles.

Option B: Using the Mobile App or Web Dashboard

1. Open the BrineLink / BrinePulse app or navigate to http://sedipulse-[id].local in your browser.
2. Under device settings, select Calibrate Clean Filter (Tare 0%).
3. The app will confirm calibration completion, and the live gauge will reset to 0%.

Hardware Button & Status Indicators

The integrated diffused Blue status LED and tactile button provide immediate diagnostic feedback directly at the filter housing without needing a phone or computer.

Multi-Function Button Controls

Status LED Blink Pattern Reference

Note: SediPulse features a single high-visibility Blue LED. Operational states and confirmations are indicated by blink cadence and pulse counts:

Home Assistant & ESPHome Integration

SediPulse natively supports local smart home integration via the official ESPHome integration in Home Assistant — featuring zero cloud dependency, lightning-fast local updates, and full privacy.

Automatic Discovery

Once SediPulse is connected to your local Wi-Fi, Home Assistant will automatically detect it on your network under Settings → Devices & Services.

Click Configure on the discovered SediPulse notification to add it to your smart home dashboard with one click.

ESPHome Docs

Available Entities in Home Assistant

• sensor.sedipulse_filter_loading — Live filter saturation percentage ($0\%$ to $100\%$).
• sensor.sedipulse_filter_status — Descriptive status: Fresh, Normal, High Buildup, Saturated.
• button.sedipulse_calibrate_tare — Trigger a clean filter baseline calibration from your dashboard.
• binary_sensor.sedipulse_status — Real-time connection and optical sensor health.

Example Automation: Filter Replacement Notification

Add this automation to receive a phone notification when your sediment filter reaches 85% loading:

alias: "Notify When Whole-House Sediment Filter Needs Replacement"
trigger:
  - platform: numeric_state
    entity_id: sensor.sedipulse_filter_loading
    above: 85
action:
  - service: notify.notify
    data:
      title: "Whole-House Water Filter Alert"
      message: "SediPulse reports your sediment filter is {{ states('sensor.sedipulse_filter_loading') }}% loaded. Please change the filter cartridge soon."
mode: single

Firmware & Manual Updates

SediPulse runs native open ESPHome firmware with built-in Over-The-Air (OTA) update support. You can update wirelessly via Home Assistant, through the device web interface, or download the compiled binary directly:

Need Assistance?

Our engineering support team is here to assist with any questions regarding mounting, calibration, or network connectivity.

Contact BrineLink Support