P4320 Kill A Watt TM PS
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1. Max amps setting value or that an OFF key is flashing a larger Max Amps setting Press ON appliance is drawing too much key to restart current 3 Over Load icon on LCD is Press Reset key OFF key check amp This is the over load protection flashing and audible alarm remove the appliance which is drawing function Indicates that attached is sounded output is off an over load of current Press ON key appliances could have a short and the red LED in the to restart circuit OFF key is flashing 4 Abnormal Voltage icon on The unit will restart automatically when This is the abnormal voltage too LCD is flashing and the AC power line voltage returns to high or too low protection audible alarm is sounded normal voltage range If condition function output is off and the red persists call a qualified technician LED in the OFF key is flashing 5 No Load icon on the LCD The unit will power on automatically This is the no load protection display flashes when the load returns function to reduce the chance electrical shock or damage 6 No Load icon continues to Increase the number of connected The minimum watt detected by the flash when appliances are appliances unit is 0 2W Some few appliances connected and turned on may have a stand by mode that consume less than 0 2W 7 Replace icon on the LCD Request technical support This is a self diagnostic function flashes for the main power relay switch This in2. display by pulling the tab marked REMOVE BEFORE USE Turn off all appliances before connection to the unit and remove their power cords from the outlet Connect the Kill A Watt PS unit to the outlet and the appliances to the unit The LCD display will be flashing This is normal when the unit is first connected to power and when power is restored after an interruption Press any of the function keys to stop the LCD from flashing If you want to reset KWH and time measurements hold the Elapsed Time key down for 3 seconds Previous measurements will be deleted and the total accumulated KWH and Elapsed Time measurements will be reset to zero ON OFF Key Function 1 Pressing the OFF key will turn off power to the 10 outlets at once The OFF key will illuminate in red The unit will continue to measure power e g Voltage Time and the function keys and LCD display will continue to operate Pressing the ON key will turn power on to the 10 built in outlets at once The unit features a spike free switch function which activates at zero crossing and will present clean power to your connected appliances The ON key will illuminate in green The unit will measure power and the function keys and LCD display will operate While the unit is turned ON if all loads to the unit are removed then the No Load function will detect this condition and automatically turn off power to the 10 built in outlets Both the ON and OFF keys will be dark and a N
3. O Load indicator will flash on the display THIS IS NORMAL and is a safety feature When the electrical load is reapplied the unit will automatically turn ON illuminate the ON key and energize the 10 built in outlets While in the No Load mode you can turn the unit off by pressing the OFF key The OFF key will illuminate in red and power will not be applied to the outlets Understanding the No Load Function 1 No Load means no electrical load placed on the unit Either there are no appliances connected to the unit or the appliances connected are turned off and are not drawing any stand by power If a connected appliance is turned off but is still drawing stand by power there is still a load placed on the unit The unit will not enter the No Load mode The No Load function provides safety by removing electrical power from all connected cords and appliances when they are turned off This is important because normally even when an appliance is turned off the electrical cord and part of the appliance are still energized by electricity If the cord or appliance is cut opened or frayed electrical shock or damage can occur When the unit is in No Load mode these cords are not energized which prevents these problems It is still important that all damaged equipment and cords are repaired or replaced immediately The No Load function is not a replacement for proper maintenance Retained Output Mode 1 If the power supply to the Kill A Watt
4. P4330 Kill A Watt PS Operating Manual Thank you for purchasing the P4330 Kill A Watt PS Relocatable Power Tap Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor This operating manual will provide an overview of the product safety instructions a quick guide to operation and complete instructions for correct usage Take the time to completely review these instructions as well as all safety warnings to ensure your best use of the product Now you can protect your valuable electronics and find out what they are actually costing you Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt PS and it will assess how efficient they are while the built in surge protection keeps them safe Advanced features such as over current over voltage and no load detection provide clean safe power to your expensive equipment Check the quality of your power by monitoring Voltage Amperage KWH Current Leakage and more Now you ll know how much power your entire computer of home theater system is using With the innovative Kill A Watt PS you ll have peace of mind in more ways than one Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with CAUTION The exclamation point arrowhead within an within an equilateral equilateral triangle is TO REDUCE THE RISK OF triangle is intended to USAG the Presiona ai ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT Sanes or pae H a REMOVE COVER NO USER uninsulated dangerous 5 operating and voltage wi
5. PS unit is interrupted and then restored the LCD panel will flash to alert the user to an interruption Press any of the function keys to stop the LCD from flashing The unit will resume the output mode at time of power interruption If the unit was ON when power was removed the unit will be ON when power is restored Meter Functions 1 Volt Amp key Pressing the Volt Amp key repeatedly will cycle through displaying the currently measured AC line voltage in Volts with the currently measured load current in Amps the maximum measured voltage current indicated by the MAX icon and the minimum measured voltage current indicated by the MIN icon The display will return to the currently measured values after a few seconds Pressing and holding the Volt Amp key for a few seconds will delete the memorized MAX MIN values The measured load current is the sum of all connected appliances Watt PF key Pressing the Watt PF key repeatedly will cycle through displaying the currently measured appliance power consumption in Watts with the currently measured power factor in the maximum measured watts PF indicated by the MAX icon and the minimum measured watts PF indicated by the MIN icon The display will return to the currently measured values after a few seconds Pressing and holding the Watt PF key for a few seconds will delete the memorized MAX MIN values The measured power consumption is the sum of all connected appliances KWH Leakage ke
6. Rating 15 1sec 83sec Auto Over Voltage Output Off if Vac gt 135 6V Rating 13 0 1 0 4 Protection Then On if Vac lt 132V Rating 10 Over Current Breaker Programmable 2A 5A 10A 15A 0 5 1 0 1A 2sec Manual Electronic Ipk gt 150A lt 0 1sec LoadAmp 100 15A Short Aoive Currit LoadAmp 150 22 5A 1Hour Manual Breaker NFB LoadAmp 200 30A 4 40sec LoadAmp 400 60A 0 42 5sec LoadAmp 600 90A 0 1 1 8sec No Load Detector Off lt 0 2W On gt 0 2W 0 1W 3sec 3sec Maximum energy Dissipation Joules 2040 J Surge Protection L N L G amp N G lt 50ns N A Maximum Clamping Voltage 359 V Maximum Surge Current 60000A EMI Filter Up to 20db for 100K to 20MHz 1 Display will flash when maximum count is reached for KWH Elapsed Time Technical Specification Indoor use only Altitude up to 2000m Temperature 5 Cto 40 C Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 31 Cdecreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C Mains supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed 10 of the nominal voltage Pollution Degree 2 Installation category II Specification 120Vrms 10 60Hz Voltage rating Power consumption 1 0W Power cord 1 8m W H D 320mm x 53mm x 78mm Weight 450 g without power cord P3 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY P3 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION P3 warrants to the original retail purchaser only that its product is free from def
7. cks the Line Neutral and Ground wiring Under normal conditions Ground OK and Wire OK icons will display on the LCD If Line or Neutral are in the wrong positions the Wire OK icon will disappear If the Ground wiring is not correct both Ground OK and Wire OK icons will disappear Surge Protection The unit features a self test function If the surge protection circuitry is operating properly the LCD display with indicate with the Surge OK icon If the surge protection has failed the Surge OK icon will disappear EMI Filter The unit features a built in EMI electro magnetic interference filter to reject noise from the AC power line Internal Switch Self Test The LCD will flash the REPLACE icon and sound an audible alarm if the unit detects that the internal relay switch has failed Troubleshooting Item Symptoms Action Description 1 LCD display is flashing Press any key 1 This is normal operation after you plug the unit into a wall outlet 2 AC power to the unit has been interrupted 2 Over Current icon on LCD Press Reset key OFF key check amp This is the over current protection is flashing and audible remove the appliance which is drawing function indicating the total power alarm is sounded output is over current or reduce the number of consumption is larger than the off and the red LED in the appliances connecting to the unit or set
8. ctions later to ensure full enjoyment of the product 1 Connect the Kill A Watt PS unit to the outlet and the appliance to the unit The LCD display will flash Press any of the function keys to stop the flashing Press the OFF key The OFF key will illuminate red Press the ON key The ON key will illuminate green and the attached appliance will be powered If the attached appliance is turned off and is not consuming any power the unit will detect no load The ON key will go dark and the NO Load icon will flash on the LCD display THIS IS NORMAL If the attached appliance is then turned on the unit will detect a load the ON key will illuminate and the NO Load indicator on the LCD display will disappear 6 Pressing the Volt Amp key will cycle through currently measured voltage Volts current Amps and Maximum Minimum measured values Gl S 0 D 9 Pressing the Watt PF Key will cycle through currently measured active power Watts power factor and Maximum Minimum measured values Pressing the KWH Leakage key will cycle through cumulative kilowatt hours KWH currently measured leakage current mA and Maximum Minimum measured values leakage current only Pressing the Elapsed Time key will cycle through time in Days Hours and Hours Minutes 10 Review the complete operating instructions to familiarize yourself with all features Installation 1 Remove the protective film if any covering the LCD meter
9. dicates the relay is non functional 8 Ground OK amp Wiring OK Ask for a qualified electrical technician These icons turning off indicate a icon on the LCD are turned to check your house wiring and wiring defect off grounding 9 Surge OK icon on the LCD Request technical support This is a self diagnostic function is turned off for the surge protector MOV indicating the MOV is non functional 10 No display in the LCD no 1 Check that the unit connected to an When no AC power is applied or if response keys from pressing energized AC wall outlet 2 Check if the NFB No Fuse breaker is ejected from the body of the unit If yes disconnect any defective appliances from the unit then press the NFB button again to restart a 3 Request technical support the NFB is ejected the unit will not function Specifications ITEM RANGE ACCURACY RESPONSE TIME Typ Max Action Recovery RMS voltage 108 0 132 0 Vrms 0 1 0 4 1sec RMS current 0 0 15 0Arms 0 5 1 0 1A sec Active power 0 0 1980 Watt 1 2 5w sec KWH1 0 0 9999 KWH 1 2 5w 1sec Power Factor 0 100 PF W Vrms Arms sec Leakage Current 0 30mA 1imA sec Elapsed Time 00Day 00Hour 9999Day 23Hour 30ppm 1Hour 00Hour 00Min 23Hour 59Min 1Min Abnormal Under Voltage Output Off if Vac lt 98 4V Rating 18 0 1 0 4 Voltage Protection Then On if Vac gt 102V
10. ects in material or workmanship under the condition of normal use and service for a period of six 6 months from the date of purchase In the event that a defect malfunction or failure occurs or is discovered during the warranty period P3 will repair or replace at its option the product or component part s which shall appear in the reasonable judgment of P3 to be defective or not to factory specifications A product requiring service is to be returned to P3 along with the sales receipt or other proof of purchase acceptable to P3 and a statement describing the defect or malfunction All transportation costs shall be borne by the owner and the risk of loss shall be upon the party initiating the transportation All items repaired or replaced thereunder shall be subjected to the same limited warranty for a period of six 6 months from the day P3 ships the repaired or replaced product The warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to misuse tampering neglect or accident or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs to the product This warranty is void if the serial number if any has been removed altered or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which are expressly excluded or disclaimed P3 shall not be responsible for consequential incidental or other damages and P3 expressly excludes and disclaims liabili
11. erating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat Safety Instructions 1 The operating voltage is limited Maximum operating voltage is 120Vac Do not use the unit with other operating voltages 2 The maximum output current is 15A 3 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Product Functions g BOO CN E Wall Mount Instructions Optional 1 Use 3 4 inch no 8 screws or similar 2 Space the 2 screws about 9 inches 285mm apart acc
12. livered by the wall outlet returns to a normal range and is stable for at least 3 seconds the unit will switch back to normal mode and restart power immediately The unit will enter Abnormal Voltage mode if the AC line voltage is over normal by 13 or under normal by 18 The unit will switch back to normal mode when the AC line voltage returns to 10 to 15 normal Over Load mode The unit contains dual redundant over load protection circuits an electronic control breaker and a traditional NFB No Fuse breaker a Electronic control breaker When the current load presented by the connected appliances exceeds 15 Amps the unit will switch to Over Load mode The power will be switched off to the 10 outlets The red LED in the OFF switch will flash The Over Load icon will flash and the audible alarm will sound Remove the appliance s which is causing the over load power draw Then press the OFF key and then the ON key to turn the power back on b NFB No Fuse breaker When the NFB detects an over load condition it will set and cut off power to the unit This will cut off power to the 10 outlets as well as the LED s and LCD display panel The unit will be totally without power Check and remove the appliance s causing the over load and then press the NFB button to reset the breaker Ground OK Wiring OK detection When you connect the unit to a wall outlet the unit will check the structure wiring to determine and wire faults The unit che
13. ons Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings if any must not be blocked or covered The openings if any should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
14. or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings if any as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the op
15. ording to the figure Leave about 1 4 inch 5mm of the screw head protruding from the surface 3 Place the unit against the surface with the screw heads fitting into the mounting holes 4 Move the unit downwards to secure the mounting holes onto the screw heads Power Strip 10 outlets Spike free switch Multi Meters Voltage Current Active Power Power Factor KWH Leakage Current Elapsed Time Protection Abnormal Voltage Over Current Over Load Surge Programmable Breaker Current User adjustable 2 5 10 or 15A breaker NFB No Fuse Breaker Over Load protection Mounting Hole Figure 1 Feature Locations 10 Normal Outlets NFB Short Breaker a A f D ZIIZ i AN V7 Uy Sigg fu gyggy Wt Matt Volt Watt KWH f gt a J S 7 R 3 os f x x Elapsed Time KWH Leakage Watt PF Volt Amp ON OFF Max Amps Display Panel AC Voltage AC Power Kilo Watt Hour Up to date Max Over current Elapsed Days No Appliance connected Over 15A Max Current Defect Detect AC Current Leakage Current Elapsed Hours Power Factor Out of Range Voltage Up to date Min Surge Protection Ready Grounded Correct Line Neutral Wired Correct Quick Start Guide Use these quick start instructions to get up and running in just a few minutes Be sure to review all the operating instru
16. the unit to a more convenient location to read the display When the unit is plugged back in the display will become active and will flash as an indicator of power interruption Press any key momentarily to cancel the flashing The accumulated KWH measurement can be retrieved by using the KWH Leakge key The accumulated elapsed time can be retrieved by using the Elapsed Time key Data should be retrieved immediately as the Elapsed Time counter will restart and potentially skew the data as time with no load elapses Pressing and holding the Elapsed Time key for a few seconds will reset the elapsed time counter to zero and will clear cumulative KWH measurement Be sure you have taken note of KWH measurements if desired before you reset as they cannot be retrieved once reset Protection Functions 1 Max Amps switch This switch on the control panel allows the user to optionally select the maximum current Amps the unit will deliver to the attached appliances without automatically shutting off Use a small screwdriver to select 2A 5A 10A or 15A factory default Setting Procedure a Use a small screwdriver to select 15A factory default setting b Connect all appliances to the unit and operate appliances at their highest level c Press the Volt Amp key to observe the current value Amps consumed by appliances d Turn off the connected appliances and turn the unit off e Use the small screwdriver to set Max Amps to the next highest
17. thin the SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE maintenance g product s enclosure that REFER SERVICING TO instructions in the may be of sufficient QUALIFIED SERVICE literature accompanying magnitude to constitute PERSONNEL the appliance a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructi
18. ty for any damages resulting from the use operation improper application malfunction or defeat of any P3 product covered by this limited warranty P3 s obligation is strictly and exclusively limited to the replacement or repair of any defective product or component part s Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you P3 does not assume or authorize anyone to assume for it any other obligation whatsoever Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you It is the owner user s responsibility to comply with local state or federal regulations if any that may pertain to P3 products or their use This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you experience difficulty in the operation of your unit or if your unit requires repair please contact P3 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel 212 741 7289 Fax 212 741 2288 Email techsupport p3international com Rev 0110
19. value For example if the LCD display indicates your appliances are consuming 6 12 Amps at their highest level set the Max Amps switch to 10A In the future if the attached appliances begin to draw a higher than normal load and exceed 10A of current the unit will go into Over Current Mode see below shut off power and help protect the connected appliances f Resume normal operation NFB No Fuse Breaker The NFB will activate when the unit is subject to overload Press the NFB to reset and restart Over Current mode When the current load presented by the connected appliances exceeds the setting on the Max Amps switch the unit will switch to Over Current mode The power will be switched off to the 10 outlets The red LED in the OFF switch will flash The LCD will display the protected current value The Over Current icon will flash and the audible alarm will sound Remove the appliance s which is causing the over current power draw or readjust the Max Amps value to a higher setting Then press the OFF key and then the ON key to turn the power back on Abnormal Voltage mode When the voltage presented at the wall outlet if over or under the normal voltage range the unit will switch to Abnormal Voltage mode The power will be switched off to the 10 outlets The red LED in the OFF switch will flash The LCD will display the protected voltage value The Abnormal Voltage icon will flash and the audible alarm will sound When the AC line voltage de
20. y Pressing the KWH Leakage key repeatedly will cycle through displaying the cumulative appliance power consumption in Kilowatt Hours since last reset with the currently measured leakage current in milliamps the maximum measured leakage current indicated by the MAX icon and the minimum measured leakage current indicated by the MIN icon The display will return to the currently measured values after a few seconds Pressing and holding the KWH Leakage key for a few seconds will delete the memorized MAX MIN values for leakage current There are no MAX MIN values for KWH as it is a cumulative value IF YOU NOTE SIGNIFICANT LEAKAGE CURRENT MEASUREMENTS STOP USING THE CONNECTED APPLIANCE S IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE IT SERVICED Elapsed Time key Pressing the Elapsed time key repeatedly will cycle through displaying the elapsed time of energy usage in Days Hours and Hours Minutes Pressing and holding the Elapsed Time key for a few seconds will reset the elapsed time counter to zero and will clear cumulative KWH measurement Be sure you have taken note of KWH measurements if desired before you reset as they cannot be retrieved once reset Retained Measurements 1 When power to the Kill A Watt PS is interrupted the display will go blank and the unit will stop measuring consumption and elapsed time However all accumulated measurements including KWH and Elapsed Time will be retained This allows the user to take measurements anywhere and relocate
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