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1. E E E Loading the batteries me NN o o o mE PAA UY co aren emer NK a EE EEEE TETEE M nting the Cent meter MN deere at ae ee on Attaching the current SOS a el nc lle ose Plugging the current sensors into the remote transmitter sis C st miziNg SOU NG 11 Setingthe OR a ait nr i a htm pr siete celle en do Setting the electricity IAG RS te te a nn Setting the cost per hour currency NE ae ne ton been Messe ann en PER Setting the cost per hour VAG ROT m Setting the greenhouse gas emissions per kW rate unes E PAAR KENNEN NNNA Setting the power save aT Te Oo 0 S T UTEM Main nit iNfOrMatlOM c 13 To display power CONSUMPTION ARTS ccm den este es 0 enm Setting the dla o 0 0 aeaaaee e eaaa 13 Setting the OA Ro omms COR Eom Using the search and CHECK function mr 14 Using the SSI CE mene meta uem Resetting the main unit receiver and remote transmitter ees asseoir essai nee en ER E RE Temperat re and NUMIAILY r A A A AA M 15 TROUBDIESNOOTING QUIGG 16 SDS 61 LL EE LU LE S REP A TE PP RD REED NT CU RS D PT E EE EN 16 D cla
2. WET lt 20 C or gt 25 C 40 70 NOTE The readings given are for the surrounding environment and may a change according to the position of the unit HHH or LLL will be shown if the temperature is over or under range 50 to 5c 15 This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your Centameter If your cente amp meter is not operating as you think it should check here before arranging for servicing Problem No power or no reading display reading on LCD screen Batteries are inserted incorrectly reading display readings on LCD Remote and Main Unit are screen 0 00 reading Current not detected No power being used or sensor incorrectly installed Alarm reading in Alarm mode Alarm disabled flashing Automatic search underway Main unit receiver receives data from expected another remote transmitter Symptom Power will not turn on or no Display does not respond as Check this out of synchronisation or transmission has been broken Batteries are exhausted Incorrect transmitter detected during installation or following battery replacement or reset Remedy Replace with new alkaline batteries Insert the batteries correctly Batteries Reset both units Check sensor installation Activate alarm Allow search to run to completion Refer to installation instructions NOTE After resetting the main
3. All defective parts will be replaced or repaired free of charge The following exclusions do not exclude the purchaser from those statutory rights consumers have under consumer laws that exist in North America Warranty Conditions 1 The product should be installed in strict accordance with instructions Wireless Monitors Australia Pty Ltd will not accept liability for any damage or injury caused by mis use or Non compliance with the instructions Warranty will only be given where proof of purchase date is provided Eg original invoice or copy This instrument must not be modified in any way Batteries are specifically excluded from this warranty Wireless Monitors Australia Pty Ltd will not be liable for indirect consequential or incidental damages Wireless Monitors Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to change specifications or designs described in this manual without notice or obligation p pre I This product is distributed under license from Wireless Monitors Australia Pty Ltd by Eco Response Technologies Inc Internet http www eco response ca Email info eco response ca Phone 416 591 0101 18 Return Policy 1 Your cent meter is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase subject to the conditions listed above All defective units should be sent to the address shown below using a registered form of post 2 Repaired and or replacement units will be supplied with 30 days of receipt of the unit s from
4. 85 relative humidity Manufactured to ISO9000 Quality Assurance Standards and tested for compliance with European CE Certification RTTE CE approved Europe FCC UL USA IC CSA Canada and applicable Australian and New Zealand Communications and Electricity Authorities Regulations N12357 Name Wireless Monitors Australia Pty Ltd Declare that the product Product No CM113A Product Name Centameter Manufacturer IDT Technology Limited Address Block C 9 F Kaiser Estate Phase 41 Man Yue St Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong Is in conformity with IC FCC and UL rules as tested to cETLus standards This device is intended for use in North America This equipment complies with the essential requirements for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 EC WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment 17 DEFAULT VALUES CUSTOMISED SETTINGS Greenhouse gas emission rate kW Greenhouse gas unit Tariff charge cost per kWh 12 cents per kWh Currency and cents Battery save receiver MAX off battery save off LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This cent meter is provided with the following warranty subject to the following conditions Wireless Monitors Australia Pty Ltd warrant this product for a period of 1 year from date of purchase for all defects in workmanship or materials
5. Main Unit Receiver before cleaning Use a damp cloth Do not use liquid cleaning agents benzene thinner or aerosols Air circulation the vents and other openings allow air circulation for measurement of temperature and humidity and should not be blocked or covered Repair Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself Contact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the product requires servicing Only use replacement parts that are recommended by the manufacturer Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage Section Installation in 200A Service Fuse Panel Main Unit Receiver Remote Transmitter Batteries x 6 User manual amp With Wall Bracket curant sensore AA Alkaline Quick Install Guide dr n Q JL es d oon p eee d Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 ATTENTION CENTAMETER OWNER Your safety is very important to us We would like your attention regarding the installation of your Centameter Sensors are to be located in the electrical panel which contains live electrical wires and components and should therefore be installed by an electrician Install clip on sensors on the two incoming lines in the electrical panel service entrance ensuring the sensors do not interfere with the re installation of the panel cover Feed the sensors cables through a knock ou
6. unit receiver it may take up to 2 minutes to re establish the communications link This can be expedited by pressing the CHECK button on the remote transmitter for 2 seconds beep to force transmissions every 2 secs Dimensions Main Unit Receiver Width x Height x Depth Weight Remote Transmitter Width x Height x Depth Weight Power On Factory Default Settings AC voltage 1kg CO2 GHG unit greenhouse gas Kg Hour GHG conversion Tariff charge cost per hour Temperature unit Currency Hi alarm Receiving cycle Display Mode 107 W x 117 H x 30 D mm 160 g 78 W x 113 H x 40 D mm 110g 120 V 1 kW hr 1 kg CO2 1 kW hr 12 0 cents per kWh F and cent 2 00 hour on MAX 6 second Cost rate display 16 Current RMS Accuracy Less than 1A 1A to lt 3A 3A to 71A Maximum Operating Current 71AMPS Selectable AC Voltage Setting Radio frequency System Range Power Power supply Operating environment Operation temperature Storage temperature Compliance Tolerance Not Specified 10 96 lt 5 D 110 220 230 240 250 Volt 433 MHz radio frequency 30 metres in open areas partitions walls and electrical appliances may affect reception range Main receiver 3 x AA 1 5v alkaline batteries or 6 0V AC DC adapter Remote transmitter 3 x AA 1 5v alkaline batteries 5 C 45 C 41 F 113 F at 85 relative humidity 5 C 60 C 23 F 140 F at
7. The digits will flash Use the Arrow key to adjust each value 0 9 Press Mode to confirm Repeat for remaining digits Press Mode to confirm Greenhouse Gas GHG in kg hour per kWh Press Mode until the Greenhouse Gas value is displayed Press and hold Mode for 2 seconds The unit blinks Press the Arrow key to select kg hour Press Mode to confirm The Greenhouse Gas emission value blinks Use the Arrow keys to change the rate to 1 0 kg hour contact your Utility to confirm Press Mode to confirm Your cent amp meter is now properly configured for use Enjoy 7 Overview This product uses phase current transformer sensing technology to detect and monitor a magnetic field around your household electricity power cable It measures the amps being used and by reference to the system voltage calculates the amount of power being used the cost and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions It then transmits this information from the Transmitter to a cordless Main Unit Receiver on a frequency of 433MHz from up to 30 metres away unbroken transmission The product is primarily intended as an educational device to aid understanding of the cost of operating electrical appliances in the home As such it is not intended to replace your accurate electricity revenue meter so it cannot be used to check your electricity account What is voltage and current Voltage volt is the measure of electrical potential Current signifies the amoun
8. USER MANUAL Model CM113A CMR113A CMS116 cent e meter User Man ual Version 12 18 2006 MODEL CM113A CMR113A CMS116 TALS OF ON EM e RU 1 ns Le Le LE TE UO Nt 3 POY 1G AUF GS Nr HP 3 Main unit Receiver Model CM113A c o Remote Transmitter Model CMR113A 10 0 cccccccccssssscececeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseceeeceeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeeesauaeeceeeesseeeeneeeeessseageeeeeeesaasaeeees Current Sensor Model CMS116 iscritta e nanas Mn Da MEE Yeu cpu mur tuU reU De it inc LCD display SYMONS NETT T TE mH Daiety and Care INSTITUTIONS mL 6 SOS C Safety CAM ON MEE T OD D T D SLT Tc Caring for your ROO ec UU UU T Quick Install Guide cT RER RE A a 7 How the COME nl ig RT AEE 8 OO OT Se da cd HH Voltage and CR o Em Watts AE RONA a Re De ie nn Household power cables and pci as 0 o DONA tt Ej SUR Re a t Getting Started E aE 9 itta TS eo Unpacking Me 911910 b LN E EAE E EEEE EER EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEE E EE EEEE enue A cuj ceee E
9. a danger of electric shock should it become exposed Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display as the liquid crystals can be harmful to your health Do not use or store the device including the remote sensor in locations that may adversely affect the product such as rain snow desert and magnetic fields Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals The use of radio frequency products can cause malfunctions in the control devices of other equipment Do not subject the product to impact or shock When disposing of this product do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations Safety precautions Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using this product LCD panel The LCD panel is made of glass and may break if the unit is dropped or impacted Heat sources Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators stoves heaters and other heat generating products Water and moisture Do not use the product in or near water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom Power source The product may be susceptible to power surges and the Current Sensor cable should be disconnected from the Transmitter during severe storms Caring for your product To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product please observe the following guidelines Cleaning Disconnect the Current Sensor and remove the batteries from the Remote Transmitter and the
10. by an electrician Greenhouse gas Fossil fuel power stations emit gases such as carbon dioxide when producing electricity This causes an atmospheric imbalance which in turn has been linked to global warming global temperature rise Every power station has a slightly different ratio of emissions to electricity production depending on their methods The default greenhouse emission rate on the Main Receiver is set to1 kilogram of greenhouse gas for every 1KW of electricity produced 1 00 This can be changed depending upon the fuel or energy source used by your power generating authority see customized settings You will need As you unpack and begin to set up your new cent meter you will need the following equipment User manual for instructions on how to set up and use the product e A hammer and 2x 2mm head nails to fix the mounting bracket unit to the wall Alternatively you may screw the bracket to the wall or simply place the transmitter carefully inside the meterbox e A small Philip s head screw driver to open the battery compartment of the Transmitter Unpacking the product When you unpack your cent meter make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place in case you need to later transport or return it for servicing In the box you will find Main Unit Remote Transmitter Current Sensors Batteries x 6 User Manual amp Receiver with wall Bracket AA alkaline Quick Install Guide Jr ri j
11. etting the electricity voltage default is 120V to reset to 120V remove and re install batteries Diagram Instructions 1 Press mode and alarm simultaneously The current voltage setting is displayed 2 Press mode again The voltage value blinks 3 Use the arrow key to change the value 110 250 Press mode when finished The Centameter initially displays the electricity cost per hour as a default or factory setting of 12 cents per kWh see Watts and Kilowatts To find the local electricity charge per kWh refer to your last electricity bill and then change the currency unit and value by following the instructions below 11 Setting the cost per hour currency unit Diagram Instructions 1 Press mode and alarm simultaneously 2 The currency value blinks Use the arrow key to change the flashing value in or 3 Press mode to set value 4 Press mode when finished Setting the cost per hour value Diagram Instructions 1 Press and hold mode for 2 seconds The first digit of the electricity cost per hour 7 tid flashes 2 Use the arrow key to change the flashing value 0 9 Press mode to set value m m lun Repeat for all digits orr enn 343 s ii 3 Press mode when finished Setting the greenhouse gas emission per kW rate see Greenhouse Gas To set the unit and rate of greenhouse gas emissions per electric current production see Greenhouse gas follow the instr
12. lars pounds euros per hour e amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced in kilograms per hour or tons per year current household power consumption in kilowatts or amps see Voltage and Current Watts and Kilowatts To display the information simply use the mode key to switch between screens 1110 PRESS PRESS ON m A OEED 1 jn MODE o p of 4m MODE 37 s ICH BUTTON BUTTON To display power consumption in amps Household power consumption can be displayed in terms of amps instead of kilowatts see HOW cent meter WORKS To display the amount of electrical current passing into your home amps instead of the power kW follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions en mn wf 1 After having selected the power display in kW by pushing mode repeatedly press ll l and hold mode for 2 seconds The AMP display is shown D D D CE s Jr 2 Press mode again to return to kW display i dl 4 l IL Lun The cent meter comes equipped with an alarm that alerts users when the electricity cost per hour exceeds a pre set limit This helps control energy consumption and may reduce bills and the possibility of blackouts during peak load periods To set the alarm limit To set the alarm limit follow the instructions below 13 Diagram Instructions 1 Press alarm key once while in the cost mode 2 Use the arrow key to change a value 3 Press alarm again and co
13. lip Sensor top part Hole for electricity phase wire Sensor body Sensor cable Plug LCD Display Symbols SYMBOL MAX HI CENTS HOUR CENTS kWh kW GREENHOUSE GAS AMP VOLT KG HOUR TON YEAR b REMOTE MAIN G MEANING Maximum receiving speed Alarm limit activated Cost per hour Cents per kWh Kilowatts Greenhouse gas display Amperes Voltage Kilograms per hour Tonnes per year Relative Humidity Temperature Fahrenheit Humidity amp Temperature condition Humidity amp Temperature condition Humidity amp Temperature condition Alarm disabled Transmission broken Low battery DESCRIPTION Information is received from the Transmitter every 6 seconds instead of every 1 minute Use with MAX set off to save battery life The electricity cost per hour peak load limit is activated The alarm will sound if it is exceeded The instantaneous real time cost per hour of electricity being used in your household in dollars pounds or euros The amount tariff that your local electricity retailer charges for electricity per kWh Kilowatt hours The total amount of energy being used in kilowatts You are displaying greenhouse gas emissions information The amount of current passing into your home The voltage setting for your household power line The amount of greenhouse gas emissions per hour in kilograms emitted by the power station The a
14. mount of greenhouse gas emissions per year in tonnes emitted by the power station The current humidity level in your household The present temperature in your household Shows if the environment is comfortable Shows if the environment is dry Shows if the environment is wet The alarm is disabled or the wireless signal from the Transmitter has been broken The batteries for either the main receiver or remote transmitter are low on power and should be replaced with new AA alkaline batteries 5 WARNING To ensure you use your product correctly and safely read these warnings and the User Manual before using the product These warnings provide important safety information and should be observed at all times AN WARNINGS Attention cent meter owner Your safety is very important to us We would like your attention regarding the installation of your cent meter Sensors are to be located in the electrical panel which contains live electrical wires and components and should therefore be installed by an electrician Take precautions when handling all battery types They can cause injuries burns or property damage as a result of contact with conducting materials heat corrosive materials or explosives Remove the batteries before storing the product for long periods of time Do not immerse the device in water Do not under any circumstances touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the device as there is
15. nd pulled out or mounted as shown below Diagram Instructions 1 Mount by using nails or screws 2 Hammer in nail or screw halfway 3 Attach main unit The Remote Transmitter should be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a wall using the wall bracket provided within 30 metres of the Main Unit Receiver It should be mounted outside of the electrical meter or fuse box if these are made of metal WARNING If installed inside a metal meter box the signal transmission distance between the remote transmitter and the main receiver will be reduced To fix the wall bracket follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 Position the wall bracket 2 Insert nail or screw through the mounting hole 3 Hammer in nail or fix the screw halfway 4 Attach wall bracket 5 Slide Remote Transmitter into place Attaching the Current Sensor Caution the sensors should be installed by an electrician To attach the Current Sensors to the household power lines see HOW cent meter WORKS follow the steps below 1 Open the clip 2 Lift the top of the Sensor away 3 Place the main household active or phase cable into the Sensor cable hole 4 Close the top of the Sensor 5 Close the clip 6 Plug the Sensor Transmitter cable into any one of the Transmitter jacks 10 Plugging the Current Sensors into the Remote Transmitter Once the Current Sensors are attached to the household power lines you may plug
16. ntinue until all values are set Activating the alarm To activate the alarm follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 On the back of the unit locate the grey alarm on off button furthest to the right al al E l 2 Press the alarm on off button once to activate or deactivate the alarm SE decr o 2 3 The Hi icon will appear when the alarm is activated and disappear when it is Orr deactivated NOTE The alarm will sound and the display will flash when the alarm limit is exceeded It will cease if the cost per hour falls below the limit or you can press any button to stop the alarm A message means the alarm is disabled The cent meter Main Unit Receiver and Remote Transmitter include search and check functions to quickly re establish a connection should the transmission be broken i e if the units are too far apart or experience interference from other devises such as a radio or television Using the search function To activate the search and check function follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions a O Locate the search button on the back of the main unit receiver left hand grey button E tn Press once and hold for 2 seconds unit will beep twice c9 e Connection with the Remote Electricity Monitor will be re established If no connection can be made locate the check button on the remote transmitter Press once CHECK BUTTON Press the search button
17. on the back of the main unit receiver again as in step 1 NOTE Make sure you press the search button within 30 seconds of activating the check function If a connection is not made try resetting both the Main Unit Receiver and the Remote Transmitter If you are resetting to re establish a connection between the units the main receiver unit must be reset first 14 Resetting the Main Unit Receiver and the Remote Transmitter To reset both units to default factory settings follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 Locate the reset point on the back of the Portable Main Unit 2 Push a blunt stylus pen gently into the reset point 3 Follow the same steps for the Transmitter NOTE If you are resetting to re establish a connection between the Remote Transmitter and the Main Unit Receiver then the Main Unit Receiver must be reset first An added feature of the cent meter is a temperature and humidity display function Both temperature and humidity are alternately displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the Portable Main Unit for three seconds Humidity is shown as a and temperature in degrees Fahrenheit F 1770 kool Ul Ul LLL I Jr aces An additional feature of the humidity display is a series of icons to indicate if the environment is comfortable dry or wet Zone Temperature Relative Humidity a 20 25 C 40 70 68 77 F COM Any 4096 DRY Any lt 70
18. ration of CONTOrMIN 17 rcu e 2 A T E E E E E E A T E 18 Warranty c 18 PROPOS KR Aeae Se aeee apea A Parea ne DES ee aaa SEAE EE EEr ne 19 cent emeter is a product of WIRELESS MONITORS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ACN 098 657 231 Manufactured under license in China Thank you for selecting the cent meter household electricity monitor This product was developed to educate people about the need to use energy in a sustainable manner and to not waste our scarce resources By providing you with instant feedback about the cost of electricity consumption university research and field trails have shown that it is possible to reduce your electricity cost by up to 2026 by careful selection and operation of energy efficient appliances It is designed to give many years of reliable service if used correctly and performs the following functions Monitors and displays electricity cost per hour in dollars pounds or euros Monitors and displays total household electricity consumption e Calculates greenhouse gas emissions per hour Alerts user to peak load electricity limits via alarm function Displays temperature and humidity inside the home e Performs a home safety function checking operating appliances NOTE To check if you have left any appliances operating that should have been tu
19. rned off when you go to bed or leave the home unattended simply check the receiver display If it is higher that usual investigate the cause and turn off any unnecessary appliances In this way you may avoid an electrical house fire This manual contains important safety and care information and provides step by step instructions for using this product Read the manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place in case you need to refer to it later Main Unit Receiver Front view A Main LCD Screen WIRELESS ELECTRICITY MONITOR B Mode Button A yi a Toggle between different display screens WwW 1H b Enable adjustment of settings m m C Adjust Button O id Used to adjust values n D Alarm Button A Ay Enable Adjust alarm settings syg 9 Back view E Wall Mount Recess Hole For mounting the unit to a wall F Search Button To search for and calibrate with Remote Transmitter G On Off Alarm Button Turn Alarm on or off H Reset Hole Returns all settings to default values l Table Stand Can be pulled out and used to stand the unit on a flat surface Battery Compartment Plug pack power socket optional Remote Transmitter Front Back Transmit Signal Light D Reset Hole Check Button E Battery Compartment weather proof Used to check reception with main unit Requires screwdriver to open Phase Connector Cable Outlets Current Sensors 2 ommcoom Hinge C
20. t hole in the side of the panel in the direction of the transmitter Find a location to mount the transmitter bracket on the wall close to fuse panel screws not included Check distance using sensor cables to ensure that they will comfortably reach the transmitter without stretching Unscrew battery cover 4 small Phillips head x head on back of transmitter install batteries and replace cover Insert sensor cables into any two plugs at bottom front of the remote transmitter Now remove battery cover on wireless display and install 3 remaining batteries NOTE receiver may not find transmitter if batteries are not installed into transmitter before receiver Push Check button on Transmitter red LED flashes and then push Reset on receiver Push Search on receiver and now receiver and transmitter should be communicating and displaying consumption information on the wireless display For trouble shooting Guide refer to page 16 Section Il Customizing Your Settings Voltage For North America leave at default setting of 120V An alternate voltage can be set as follows Press Mode and Alarm simultaneously The voltage setting will be displayed Press the Mode again The display will blink Press the Arrow key and repeat to scroll to 110V Press Mode to confirm Price Input total price kWh on your utility bill include all charges except for the customer charge taxes Press and hold Mode for 2 seconds
21. t of electricity flowing through a conductive material such as a wire Electrical current is measured in amperes or amps for short Both Amps and Volts are necessary to provide electricity for your household appliances Power is measured in Watts and is the product of Volts times Amps For a particular location the voltage is usually constant so the amount of power used is directly proportional to the current used Watts and Kilowatts Watt Kilowatt kW Kilowatt hours kWh A Watt is the standard unit of A Kilowatt KW is simply a larger unit of Kilowatt hours KWh represents measurement for the amount of energy measurement 1000 watts one kilowatt the use of 1000 watts of electricity electric or otherwise being transferred to for one whole hour or from somewhere each second Refer to the following table 1 kWh is the equivalent of ten 100 watt bulbs burning at the same time for one hour Household power cable and phase Most household electricity supplies use single phase current where the current flows to and from your household appliances using a neutral and two power lines The neutral line has a voltage close to 0 while the power lines carry a fluctuating voltage or phase The difference between these two lines makes the current flow through your appliances The Current Sensors should be connected to each power line before using the cent amp meter Caution the sensors should be installed
22. the customer with the customers being advised of any delay beyond this timeframe 3 To ensure returns for defective unit s are processed quickly customers are required to send with returned unit s proof of purchase details as shown on the following page If you need any service or warranty support please contact the Supplier giving the following details Product Name Centameter Model CM113A CMR113A CMS116 Purchaser Name and Address uusssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn mnnn suce nnnm Supplier Name and Address 1 11 eene rre e e eene nnmnnn nnn nnn nnn nnns Date of Purchase X 31 3 A ent eee sean nee teen lent Eas eee Receipt or invoice NUMBER OO OO ist tiens sane nnnm NB Send a copy of this page and a copy of purchase receipt or invoice with the unit s you are returning 19
23. them into any two of the three outlets in the Remote Electricity Monitor by following the steps below Diagram Instructions 1 Choose one of the three outlets 2 Plug in WARNING The signal wiring approx 1volt 1 milliamp on the current sensors are double insulated suitable for installation in a 240 volt domestic power supply meter box When passing through an enclosure opening the wiring should be protected from sharp edges by fixed bushes WARNING Do not allow the monitor to be used if it is damaged or its safety is impaired It is possible to purchase an additional Current Sensor to handle a 3 phase service This may be useful in buildings with high rates of power consumption such as factories or offices If more than one Current Sensor is in use the total power consumption rate displayed will be a combined reading When the Remote Transmitter and Current Sensors have been connected the Centameter Main Unit Receiver immediately starts receiving information The LCD screen displays electricity consumption and greenhouse gas readings based on default factory settings see SPECIFICATIONS In order to obtain a more accurate reading it is advisable to make more customized settings Setting the Voltage NOTE As the default value is 120V a voltage setting is not required for a product used in North America The voltage of the power line you are monitoring see Voltage and current can be set by following the instructions below S
24. uctions below Diagram Instructions 1 Press mode to change to the Greenhouse Gas display 2 Press and hold mode for 2 seconds 3 The Greenhouse Gas emission unit blinks Use the arrow key to toggle between units Kg Hour or Ton Year Press mode to confirm 4 The Greenhouse Gas value blinks Use the arrow key to change the value 5 Press mode again to return to the Greenhouse gas display NOTE t may be necessary to change this setting depending on where you live If a precise rate is required or if you have purchased a Green Energy product contact your local electricity retailer Setting the Battery power save mode You can save battery power by changing the receiving speed of the Main Unit Receiver from every 6 seconds MAX to every minute To change the setting follow the instructions below 12 Diagram Instructions 1 When MA icon is displayed press and hold the arrow key for 2 seconds 2 The MAX icon disappears Repeat these steps to re enable MAX receiving speed NOTE Use the standard real time update cycle until you have become familiar with the cost of operating electrical appliances around your home Afterwards change the receiver to cycle every 1 minute to greatly increase the lifetime of the receiver batteries from about 4 months to over 12 months After customizing your cent meter three types of information can be displayed on the main unit cost of household power consumption in dol
25. uu __ een pm TT d 1 Batteries The Portable Main Unit Receiver and the Remote Transmitter both use 3 x UM 3 AA 1 5V alkaline batteries No other power source is necessary to run the units When replacing the batteries alkaline cells are strongly recommended Loading the batteries Main unit Receiver Diagram Instructions Diagram Instructions Install the batteries by matching the n Remove the cover with a correct polarity Always use the 1 P screwdriver Then follow the same correct battery type 3 x UM 3 AA H EE instructions as the main unit 1 5V alkaline batteries LIA Once done replace the cover and Warning Reversing the polarity Screw back the cover onto the unit may damage the product NOTE Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery mark main or remote shows the display is dim or the display does not illuminate when the power is on Replace all the batteries at the same time it is unwise to mix old and new batteries Alkaline cells are strongly recommended Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on how to dispose of used batteries Used batteries can be harmful to the environment and should not be thrown out with household garbage AC Adapter The main unit receiver can operate with a 6 0V AC DC adapter which can be purchased separately 9 Mounting the Centameter The Main Unit Receiver can either be placed on a flat surface with the back sta
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