The PowerCost Monitor™
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1. a r SS Zz N SF SS G x Electromechanical Meter Optical Port Electronic Meter fo Front Optical Port i AT LEAST 1 inches Qro 32948 from outer rim of dome KLOS a ons tava kaaa RE If in doubt physically measure the distance If your meter is one of the three types below you can only install the Sensor Unit by following the instructions in the appropriate section in the supplied user guide with the Sensor Unit mounted Your meter looks like this Optical Port Electronic Meter Front Optical Port LESS THAN 1 inches from outer rim of dome If in doubt physically measure the distance See User Guide section 5 4 Optical Port Electronic Meter meme Front Optical Port 1 200A 240V Kh 1 FM2S 3wire cos LESS THAN 1 inches zs MAOGA on A o aca E measure the distance a NLU pn S sensus S sensus CON See User Guide section 5 4 Optical Port Electronic Meter Top Optical Port See User Guide section 5 5 Step 3 Prepare your Sensor Unit The Sensor Unit has two main parts the fixed body and the movable Sensor Arm The Sensor Head is located at the end of the Sensor Arm IMPORTANT Please remember that your ultimate goal is to position the Sensor Head either inline with your electromechanical meter s spinning disk or directly above your electronic meter s optical port Perform one of the two procedures below according to your meter type and then go to th2. Welcome Congratulations for having purchased your PowerCost Monitor This guide will show you how to install your PowerCost Monitor safely and start enjoying your electricity savings immediately By following the instructions in this Installation Guide you will gt Ensure that your PowerCost Monitor Display Unit and Sensor Unit operate as intended LUEXING IN TIONS Innovative Energy Solutions gt Install your Sensor Unit on your meter gt Synchronize your Display and Sensor Units together gt Be ready to setup your Display Unit by following the instructions in the Setup Guide Important Safety Precautions Install your Sensor Unit on a dry day and take all necessary safety precautions more particularly if you need to use a ladder for installing the Sensor Unit In addition please read and apply the safety instructions below at all times gt Do not immerse either PowerCost Monitor unit in any liquid gt Do not drop or cause any sudden impact to either PowerCost Monitor unit gt If disposing of the PowerCost Monitor do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations gt Do not attempt to repair the PowerCost Monitor yourself gt Take precautions when handling batteries They can cause injuries burns and or gt A damaged LCD display may leak fluids that can be harmful to your health If any fluid does leak from the Display Unit after you drop it accidentally immediately wash it off wi
3. e end of the Sensor Arm must be inline with the disk use the line on the Sensor Arm as a reference and centered from side to side On an electronic meter the head at the end of the Sensor Arm must be located exactly above the optical port Step 5 Complete the installation This procedure synchronizes the Sensor Unit and Display Unit enabling you to program the Display Unit l Press and release the RESET button on the battery cover of the Sensor Unit On an electromechanical meter the red STATUS indicator on the Sensor Unit first lights up then turns off and within 45 seconds it starts flashing once per revolution of the disk On an electronic meter the red STATUS indicator on the Sensor Unit first lights up then starts flashing regularly and within 45 seconds you should also see an extra flash every now and then at a rate that varies according to your electricity consumption YX f Da ESD I p D S Reset Button MT S55 Z Taru SSY it D a 2 Ifthe STATUS indicator does not react as described in Step 1 reposition your Sensor Unit slightly and repeat Step 1 3 Make sure the Display Unit is on Press and hold the SYNC button on the front of the Display Unit until it beeps approx 3 seconds The Display Unit goes into ID Mode and it begins to search for your id Sensor Unit gi C Y 4 Press and release the RESET au button on the battery cover oe of the Sensor Un
4. e next step You have an electronic meter with the optical port on the face Your Sensor Unit is delivered ready to install on your meter However it is recommended you pull the latch cover up to open it and verify that the Sensor Arm is pushed in as far as it will go into the body of the Sensor Unit You have an electromechanical meter 1 Pull the latch cover upward to open it 2 Extend the Sensor Arm to its full length by pulling on it If you accidentally pull it out completely push it back into the casing 3 Close the latch cover Step 4 Install your Sensor Unit When you are ready to install your PowerCost Monitor on your meter you will need the following gt This Guide gt Display Unit gt 1 large Flat Head screwdriver gt Stepping stool or ladder if your utility meter is located higher than eye level gt Clean damp cloth IMPORTANT Wipe the meter glass dome clean with the damp cloth before proceeding l After adjusting the Sensor Arm length according to your meter type fit the Sensor Unit over your utility meter as shown so that the Sensor Head sits as close as possible to the front of the glass dome 2 Tighten the hose clamp until the Sensor Unit is snug but can move just enough to allow for slight adjustments Electromechanical Meter 3 Move the Sensor Unit assembly until the Sensor Arm is properly positioned on the meter On an electromechanical meter the Sensor Head at th
5. isplays this screen Press and release sa 20o the RESET button m m hr on the battery cover eine of the Sensor Unit C T The Display Unit now displays this screen 2 00 Step 2 Determine your meter type Your utility meter is most probably located outside your house and it looks like one of the pictures on these two pages Your PowerCost Monitor Sensor Unit has been designed to fit on virtually any residential meter type using its built in clamping strap that goes over the meter dome However the installation procedure varies according to meter types It is extremely important that you determine accurately what kind of meter is installed in your home before proceeding Here are a few indications to help you There are two families of electrical meters gt Electromechanical meters with dials and a spinning disk with a black mark gt Electronic meters with a digital readout Electronic meters emit a light pulse signal through an optical port The optical port can be located gt On the front of the meter face gt On top of the meter Find the picture on the left side that looks like your meter The picture next to it shows how your sensor should look when properly mounted If you determine that your meter is one of the two types below you can follow the procedures in this quick start guide to install your Sensor Unit Your meter looks like this with the Sensor Unit mounted SA
6. it The oe 1 00 indicator light flashes and a a om the Display Unit exits Ihr ID mode al 5 Tighten the hose clamp 2 until the Sensor Unit oe cannot move easily O 2 Do not over tighten 6 You can now program your Display Unit by following the instructions in the Setup Guide LUE XING IN TIONS 187 Kenmount Road St John s NL Canada A1B 3P9 www bluelineinnovations com Toll Free 866 607 2583 P N BLI 00194R003 BlueLine Innovations Inc PowerCost Monitor is a trademark of BlueLine Innovations Inc
7. th soap and water gt Carefully read the instructions before using your PowerCost Monitor The PowerCost Monitor Quick Installation Guide property damage as a result of contact with metal objects heat and corrosive materials Step 1 Verify the contents and basic operation 1 Verify that your box contains all these components then store the packing materials in a safe place e Display Unit e Sensor Unit e Rubber Shims 2 e Clear Alignment Template 1 e Installation Guide Setup Guide and User Manual e Alkaline AA Batteries 4 Installation DVD 2 Install the batteries in the Display Unit Remove the Display Unit battery cover on the back of the unit insert two alkaline AM batteries in the orientation indicated and replace the cover You hear several beeps in rapid succession 3 Install the batteries in the Sensor Unit Open the Sensor Unit battery compartment by moving the cover latch to the unlocked position Install the two AA alkaline batteries with the battery closest to the Sensor Arm going in ole positive end first Close the cover and move the latch back to the locked position The red STATUS indicator lights up 4 Synchronize the Display and Sensor Units This step ensures that both the Display Unit and Sensor Unit operate properly i cl Press and hold the SYNC button on the front of al C T the Display Unit until it beeps approx 3 seconds _lx_ The Display Unit d
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