operating manual cost control
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1. OPERATING MANUAL COST CONTROL POWER CONSUMPTION MONITOR Contents Introduction 1 0 The Cost Control 2 0 Features 3 0 Cost Monitoring 4 0 Cost Forecasting 5 0 Instantaneous power consumption 6 0 The maximum power consumption 7 0 Total power consumption 8 0 Intended Use 9 0 Safety Precautions 10 0 Setting up 11 0 Tariff setting mode 12 0 Using Cost Control 13 0 Replacing batteries 14 0 Extra Notes 15 0 Maintenance 16 0 Specifications 17 0 Liability Disclaimer 18 0 1 0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Cost Control This is a state of the art power monitoring socket that is highly accurate and easy to use Please read this instruction manual before putting the Cost Control into operation as it will allow users to gain the optimum benefits of all its features 2 0 THE COST CONTROL r s r gt LCD Een ZX TARIFF key O ame en POWER key COST key Socket Plug 3 0 FEATURES Cost monitoring Cost forecasting Instantaneous power consumption Watt Maximum load power display Max Watt e Total energy consumption display Total kilo Watt hour 4 0 COST MONITORING Using this feature users will see the cost of electricity in running an their electrical appliances For cost monitoring the value is shown on the LCD as TOTAL COST and the information obtained will enable users to be more pow2. cost of a kWh as follows di Press and hold the TARIFF key approximately 3 seconds until the first digit on the right hand side starts flashing 2 Now press either the POWER or COST keys to set the desired digit Each press of either key changes the digits by one The POWER key increases the digits from 0 to 9 and the COST key decreases from 9 to 0 3 Once a digit is set press the TARIFF key once to move to the next digit 25 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired values for the kWh are set If any of the digits do not require changing then simply press the TARIFF key to move to the next Once all the desired value has been selected the TARIFF key should be pressed once more to confirm the setting of all digits the last digit on the left had side will stop flashing Note if no keys are pressed for about 8 seconds during tariff setting mode and the digit is flashing the unit will automatically confirmed and display the last entered tariff the digit will stop flashing 5 Once the Tariff is set plug the Cost Control into the mains supply and then plug the electrical appliance into the Cost Control Note The appliance should be operated as normal for hints on this see the Extra Notes section 13 0 USING THE COST CONTROL Using the Cost Control is very easy For example the cost to operate appliance X is 7 00 and etc per day and after 20 days of operati
3. er consumption aware and efficient 5 0 COST FORECASTING Cost forecasting is useful for budgeting future electricity bills as the approximate cost to run an electrical appliance over a period of time can be estimated in this way There are three cost forecasting displays screens as follows 1 COST D cost per day forecast assuming normal usage 2 COST M cost per month forecast assuming normal usage 3 COST Y cost per year forecast assuming normal usage 20 6 0 INSTANTANEOUS POWER CONSUMPTION When an electrical appliance is plugged into the Cost Control by pressing the POWER key the instantaneous power Watts being used at that precise moment in time can be ascertained 7 0 THE MAXIMUM LOAD POWER DISPLAY Again by pressing the POWER key the maximum load power Maximum Watts will be displayed This reading applies to maximum power that an electrical appliance has used during its monitoring period 8 0 TOTAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION DISPLAY Again by pressing the POWER key for a third time the LCD will alternate to show the total kWh consumed by an electrical appliance for the monitoring period 9 0 INTENDED USE The measuring range of the Cost Control is from approximately 4W to 3600W automatically varies from one appliance to another and is therefore ideal for use with a large variety of electrical appliances Cost Control is designed for use only as an indicator for the average cost and average amoun
4. ill be There are a variety of reasons for this some of them are The power supply to the mains from the Electricity Company is never constant and at some stage will vary slightly For example if electricity varies by 1 for every 1 second of usage and the Cost Control is used for only 5 minutes then the cost forecast will not be as accurate compared to use for 3 hours with the same variation of 1 for every 1 second in the power supply Some electrical appliances use more electricity when first turned on than others and the amount of electricity it uses will decrease the longer it left operating commonly referred to as Warming up Example 1 A lamp is plugged into the Cost Control and operated every evening Day 1 from 18 00hrs to 2000hrs Day 2 from 19 00hrs to 2100hrs Day 3 from 18 30hrs to 2030hrs Assume it costs 1 00 and etc per hour to run this lamp the Total Cost at 2000hrs on day 1 would be 2 00 and etc If Total Cost per day is required then it will show 24 00 and etc at this point the Cost Control is assuming the lamp will be left on all day for 24 hours but this is not the case At 1859hrs on day 2 the Cost Control will show the Total Cost as the same at 24 00 and 30 etc but now the cost per day would have dropped to about 2 00 and etc as it has not been used for the last 23 hours Before the lamp is turned ON on day 3 the Cost Control will have take
5. n the total power consumption and the length of time that it has been turned off and averaged them out for an accurate cost per day reading This should show 2 00 and etc and so you know how much on average the lamp is costing to operate everyday Example 2 Some appliances are constantly turned on and off for varying amounts of time such as refrigerators motors freezers TV sets and etc The power used by each of these electrical appliances varies greatly due to the time the motor is switched on and off in such cases it is recommended to keep the appliance plugged into the Cost Control for several days before taking the reading If a reading is taken after the appliance has turned on and off only once then this will not be an accurate account of its cost over time It will only be an accurate reading of the cost of power that it has used in total Example 3 Some appliances are used infrequently such as power tools food processors mixers and so on In cases like these it is not recommended to try to work out the average cost per day month or year It is much easier to simply see make a note on how much it has cost Total Cost each time the appliance has been operated 16 0 MAINTENANCE Check the product for any damages at regular intervals 31 When cleaning the LCD and casing use a soft damp cloth only Do not use solvents or scouring agents Do not submerge this unit into water Any maintenance or repairs must
6. ng the appliance the TOTAL COST is 140 00 and etc therefore we can assume the following readings 26 a Cost per day is b Cost per month is ENERGY CONTROL ENERGY CONTROL 2g _ 99 eQ c Cost per year is d Total Cost is ENERGY CONTROL ENERGY CONTROL oee When the monitoring of an electrical appliance is complete simply turn the appliance off remove the Cost Control from the mains and then remove the appliance from the Cost Control However should 27 further monitoring be required then do not remove the electrical appliance from the Cost Control and mains supply but simply take the reading with the electrical appliance still plugged in Notes The above illustrations shown assume a daily value of 7 00 and etc and 7 days per week 30 days a month and 12 months a year to alternate between these displays simply press the COST key OFL will be displayed on the LCD should any cost forecasting reading be over the 6 digit display range As the price of a kWh unit does not change unless by the Electricity Company only the Total Cost display actual electricity used per day month and year requires resetting once the Cost Control has completed a reading To reset press and hold down the COST key for approximately 4 seconds where all values with the exception of Tariff cost per kilowatt hour will be reset to zer
7. o as was done in Setting up step 2 above 14 0 REPLACING BATTERIES Low power batteries usually reduces the contrast of the LCD If the LCD becomes difficult to read then the battery must be replaced immediately The Cost Control uses a single LR44 Key Cell Battery 1 5V which has an estimated average lifetime of 2 years To replace the battery simply follow these steps 1 Unscrew the screws on the battery cover and remove as illustrated below 28 2 Remove old battery and replace with a new one of the same size and voltage whilst observing correct polarity 3 Replace battery cover and secure back into place Battery Z Battery Cover Compartment Please participate in the preservation of the environment and return all used batteries to an authorized depot This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment 15 0 EXTRA NOTES The electrical appliance connected to the Cost Control should always be operated as normal if forecasting of the cost is required If an accurate reading per day month or year is required then it is highly recommended to keep the appliance plugged into the Cost Control and to operate it normally for at least a few days This is so that it can take an average of the power used and its cost over the time period 29 The longer the Total Cost of an appliance is monitored by the Cost Control the more accurate any forecast day month year or Total Cost reading w
8. o the mains socket and any appliances into it the values must be set Firstly enter the TOTAL COST display by pressing the COST key to alternate between COST D COST M and COST Y displays Now check that all the values displayed are set to zero as follows as illustrated below COST CONTROL OOO WV NT Met e oa Ak Any preset values in the TOTAL COST display that the user has not set in must be reset to zero to ensure accurate readings To do this simply press and hold down the COST key for approximately 4 seconds and all values with the exception of Tariff cost per kilowatt hour will be reset to zero 2 Once all the values displayed are set zero in the TOTAL COST display then press the TARIFF key to enter the Tariff setting mode 24 12 0 TARIFF SETTING MODE COST CONTROL oo0o0 Aa SS rel cme cos The value of a single unit of kWh kilo Watt hour can usually be found on a previous electricity bill Please take this figure from a recent bill as costs may have since been updated by the Electricity Company If the cost of a kWh cannot be found on the bill then contact your local Electricity Company for the price of this unit The Tariff display may not necessarily be set to zero as illustrated above If there are any preset values that the user has not set themselves then simply overwrite them when setting the unit
9. only be performed by authorized service personnel being familiar with all relevant regulations SPECIFICATIONS Absolute max rating short time Load 3600W Current 16A Operating voltage 230VAC 50Hz Operating temperature OT to 50C Battery LR441 5V LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Please contact your local or and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection All electronic instruments must from now on be recycled User shall take an active part in the reuse recycling and recovery of the electrical and electronic waste 32 The unrestricted disposal of electronic waste may do harm on public health and the quality of environment This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish collection points As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product reading the User manual is highly recommended for the benefit of the user The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is only designed for use only as an indicator for the average cost and average amount of electricity used for electrical appliances Despite its accuracy it is not officially certified and therefore reading
10. ot operate the product within confined rooms or other adverse conditions where inflammable gases vapors or dusts may be present For safety never allow the product to operate in moist conditions or to get wet The product must under all circumstances be separated from mains supply prior any to maintenance repair change of parts or disassembly otherwise components and connectors carrying high and dangerous voltages may be exposed Capacitors in the circuitry of the product may still carry high voltage charges even though it has been separated from the mains supply In commercial institutions the safety regulations of the alliance of commercial professionals associations for electrical installations and production facilities must be observed In schools educational institutions hobby shops or co operative workshops the use of the product must be responsibly supervised by trained personnel Never insert needles metal or any other objects into the mains outlet Do not plug one Cost Control into another If the product is no longer able to operate safely it must to be put out of operation and disposed of for reason of any accidental use when the following is evident a product shows obvious signs of damage b product does not function c product has been stored in unfavorable conditions for a long period of time d heavy strain during product s transport may have occurred 23 11 0 SETTING UP Before plugging the Cost Control int
11. s cannot be used as evidence in any dispute between the Electricity Company and the user This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduce physical sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product may change without prior notice This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children Damage caused by neglect misuse or failure to comply with this manual will invalidate the warranty of this product 33 The manufacturer cannot and will not be held liable for any consequential damages caused for the above No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer 34
12. t of electricity used for electrical appliances Despite its accuracy it is not officially certified and therefore readings cannot be used as evidence in any dispute between the Electricity Company and the user Cost Control is approved for use on a 230V 50Hz mains supply only 21 Only loads with the same voltages 230V 50Hz can be connected The max load of any appliances connected must not exceed 3600 Watt Max current 16A Cost Control is only designed for indoor use within dry environments Outdoor use is strictly prohibited Cost Control may not to be altered or modified in any way Observe the specifications on the type plate of the appliance to be connected Do not connect one Cost Control after another Any other use other than described may risk dangers in short circuiting fire electrical shock etc and damage of this product In order to maintain perfect condition and guarantee safe operation of this product the user must observe the Intended Use Safety Precautions and Disclaimer Liability notes in this operating manual 10 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Connect Cost Control only to an approved 230VAC 50Hz 10 10 16A earth contact type mains outlet VDE The max load of 3600 Watts 16A must not be exceeded The recommended operating temperature is OT to 50 Higher temperatures may especially during measurements of large loads lead to dangers of overheating and permanent damage of the product 22 Do n
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