Energy Meter
Consummer Electronics
User Manual
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Introduction
Product description
Before you use the device
Proper use
Safety notes
Danger to children!
Notes on the battery
Explanation of symbols
Using the device for the first time
Changing the batteries
Product description and functions
Settings
Time
Electricity price per kWh(1st tariff)
Price for night-time current(2nd tariff)
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
Overload warning
Performing measurements
Displaying measured values
Automatic display of measured values
Individual display of measured values
Display of consumption values
Setting a specific measured value
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Consumption history
Graphical representation of consumption
Displaying consumption values (kWh) cosφ (power factor)
Deleting measured values
Aborting the deletion process
Troubleshooting
Unusual readout on the display
Cleaning
Protecting the environment
Disposing of batteries
Disposing of old appliances
Packaging
Technical data
Declaration of conformity
Measurement accuracy
Guarantee
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of our new Power
Meter with big LCD,green backlight and high accuracy.
This device helps to determine the energy cost of connected electrical devices. We hope you are able to minimise your power costs as a result!
Product Description
This Power Meter supplies you with data on the power consumption of connected electrical devices. With the push of a button, you can quickly and easily see the power measurements.
Measurements such as Voltage, Amperage,
Power
, Frequency,Power Factor and Overload values are displayed. You can also enter your electricity rate and then display the actual costs.
Displaying the equivalent CO2 emission in kg also provides you with additional ecological information. The monitor also shows you the total consumption over a measurement period of up to seven months and the corresponding operating time.
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Before you use the device
After unpacking the product and before each use, check whether the product is damaged.
In that case, do not use the product. The operating instructions are based on the standards and rules in force in the European Union. Also be sure to observe the country-specific directives and laws in other countries!
Before you use the device, please first carefully read through the operating instructions and safety notes. Only in this way, will you be able to safely and reliably use all functions.
Store the operating instructions, the receipt and, if possible, the packaging in a safe place.
If you lend, give away or sell the device, please also include the operating instructions.
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Proper use
The device serves to determine the power consumption of connected consumers and the resulting costs.
The product is only intended for private use and is not designed for commercial use. Only use the product as described in these operating instructions. Any other use is improper and may result in damage to property or even personal injury.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages, which are incurred as the result of improper use.
Safety notes
Before you use your Power Meter, please observe the following points:
Faulty electrical installation or excess mains voltage may result in an electric shock.
The device is only suitable for 220-230VAC/50Hz and maximum load up to 3680 watts at the most.
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Please consider the corresponding technical data, see table of contents
Only connect the device to a properly installed
240 V fused socket with earthing contact.
Do not use the device if it exhibits visible damages or if the mains plug is defective.
Do not open the housing, instead have qualified
professionals perform any repairs.
For this ,contact a qualified workship.Claims
to liability and warranty claims are excluded in the event of own attempts at repair, improper connection or improper use.
Only use the device in dry indoor areas. Never operate it in wet rooms or outdoors.
The device may not come into contact with dripping water or splashes and/or other liquids.
Maintain a minimum distance of one meter to sources of moistures such as wash basins or the like.
Never take hold of the device with wet hands.
Never attempt to grasp an electrical appliance after it has fallen in water. If this happens, immediately disconnect the device from the power supply.
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Do not make any modifications to the device.
Do not interconnect multiple Power Meter and/ or do not connect the device to similar devices.
Do not cover the device, there is a risk of overheating.
If you are not using the device or in the event of a failure, disconnect it from the socket.
The socket serves as a separator to the power supply and must be readily accessible.
Danger to children!
Children often do not recognise risks or underestimate them.
Keep the packaging bags and wrappers away
from babies and small children.There is a suffocation hazard!
This device is not intended to be used by persons
(including children) with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities or who lack experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or have been instructed by such a person in how to use the device.
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Supervise children and keep the device out of their reach to ensure that they do not play with it. Improper use means there is a risk of electrocution!
Notes on the battery
The Power Meter is loaded with 2 type LR44 and/or AG13 batteries (button cells – these batteries are included in the product contents).
Only use the battery type specified here to aviod risks associated with fire and explosion.
Explanation of symbols
Never attempt to recharge the batteries.
Do not throw the batteries into fire, do not short-circuit or disassemble them! There is a risk of explosion!
Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is ingested, immediately contact a physician.
Promptly remove empty batteries from the device! Increased risk of leakage!
Do not expose batteries to extreme conditions, e.g. radiators or direct sunlight! There is an
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increased risk of leakage!
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact with battery acid,immediately flush the affected areas with plenty of clean water and immediately contact a physician.
Only insert batteries of the same type, do not
use different types of batteries or combine used a new batteries with one another.
Always replace both batteries at the same time.
If needed, clean the batteries and device contacts before inserting them.
You can find the following symbols on the device and/or in the operating instructions:
Follow the safety notes.
Only use in enclosed spaces.
CAT II
300 V
The monitor is admitted for use with circuits, which are directly connected with the low voltage grid.
Note on disposing of old appliances
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Using the device for the first time
When the device is delivered, the batteries are already inserted. Activate them by removing the insulation strips in the battery compartment
To open the battery compartment, proceed as described in the following section.
Changing the batteries
1. Pull the device out of the socket.
2. Push the two side catch springs of the battery compartment together at the same time and pull the battery compartment out of the device.
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3. Remove the empty batteries and dispose them of at a collection point for old batteries.
4. Insert 2 new batteries (1.5 V button cells, type
LR44/AG13
) in the battery compartment.
When inserting the batteries, make sure that the polarity (+/-) is correct as shown in above photo,Positive(+) is in outside.
5. Insert the battery compartment with the two contact springs in the device slots and push it until it locks into place.
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The battery compartment can only be inserted in the device in one direction.
The battery compartment must be completely inserted before reactivating the device.
If you do not use the device for a prolonged period of time, take the batteries out of the device to prevent them from becoming empty prematurely.
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Product description and functions
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1. LCD display
Display for measured values, time, costs, greenhouse gas emissions
2. Button VALUE / +
Display various measured values such as
Voltage(V),Current(A),Power(W),Frequency
(Hz),Power factor(cosφ),Amax,Wmax;
Increase value.
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3. Button DISPLAY / -
Display Time, Total kWh,Total time,Total costs,
Greenhouse Gas emissions(GHG);
Reduce values.
4. Button RESET
Back to factory default mode
5. Button SET / OK
Input mode for time,12hr/24hr,1.Rate cost,
1.Rate time,2.Rate cost,2.Rate time,GHG,
Overload Current,Overload Power,save entry.
6. Button HISTORY
Present consumption values over a period of up to 7 days/7 months
7. Socket with integrated children protection
Insert both plug pins at the same time when connecting the plug.
LCD Display
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8. Display area for Voltage(V),Current(A),
Power(W),Frequency(Hz),Power factor(cosφ),
Amax,Wmax;
9. Display area for Time, Total kWh,Total time,
Currency(€,$,£,Paper Money),1st and 2nd tariff,
Total costs,Greenhouse Gas emissions(GHG)
10. Graphical representation of energy consumption in the last 7 days or 7 months.
Settings
To exclusively perform measurements (without a cost calculation), you can skip this section and continue with the topic “Performing measurements
” (starting on page 24).
Time
1. Depress the button SET / OK for 3 seconds.
The time display will blink. Pressing the button
SET / OK
several times will access the different input options. Select the time to be entered as the time.
2. Set the hours ahead with the button VALUE/+ and back with the button DISPLAY / -
3. Select the minutes with the button HISTORY
Set them ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / -
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4. When setting the seconds are set to zero.
5. By pressing the button SET / OK , you save the time and can now set 12Hr/24Hr time display with the buttons VALUE / + or
DISPLAY / -
. If you select the 12Hr display,
AM will appear for the morning and PM for the afternoon on the time display.
1. After entering the time including the 12Hr /
24Hr display, push the button SET / OK . COST will appear on the display.
2. Now enter the electricity price per kilo watt hour (generally expressed in pence/ cents). Set the amount ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button
DISPLAY / -
3. Access the pence/ cent amounts with the button HISTORY
The first decimal place of the pence/cent readout blinks. Set the number ahead with
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the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / -
4. Set the other decimal places of the pence/ cent readout in the same manner (Example:
0.185 = 18.5 pence/ cents).
5. After entering the last digit of the pence/ cent amount, push the button HISTORY again. The currency display will blink. With the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / - , you can select a currency symbol for Euro ( € ), a bank note( ), US dollor($) and Pound(£)
6. If you only have one tariff(i.e. no night-time
current), you have finished specifying the price. Complete the input process by pressing sing the button
SET / OK
display appears.
until the standard
Mark: During above setting, it will automatically back to standard display if no operation for 30s
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If you have night-time current, proceed as follows
1. After entering the current price as described above(daytime tariff),push the button SET/OK
The time will be displayed,as below:
2. Enter the time here, from when the daytime
tariff applies.Set the hours ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button
DISPLAY / -
3. Access the minutes with the button ;
Set them ahead with the button VALUE / +
and back with the button DISPLAY / -
4. Push the button
SET / OK
and the night-time
current tariff will appear as below:
5. Now enter the power price per kilowatt hour
(generally expressed in pence/ cents). Set the Pound/ Euro amount ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button
DISPLAY / -
6. Access the pence/ cent amounts with the button HISTORY
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The first decimal place of the pence/ cent readout blinks and set the number ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / -
7. Set the other decimal places of the pence/ cent readout in the same manner as described above.
(Example: 0.245 = 24.5 pence/ cents). Enter as described under the menu item “Setting the price per kWh”.
8. Push the button
SET / OK
and the time is
displayed,from when the night-time tariff applies. Enter the time here.
9. Set the hours ahead with the button VALUE /+
and back with the button DISPLAY / -
10. Access the minutes with the button HISTORY
Set ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / -
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
The production of energy releases greenhouse gases (among others carbon dioxide CO2), which places a burden on the environment.
With this device, you are able to determine how much CO2 is released by an energy supplier
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with the measured kWh value.There are different
CO2 equivalents depending on the type of energy. The CO2 equivalent indicates how much of a defined quantity of a greenhouse gas contributes to the greenhouse effect. Carton dioxide serves as a comparison value.
The factor for the CO2 equivalents is entered in the device in kg/kWh and displayed accordingly in kg/kWh. You can find information on the CO2 equivalents to be entered on your power bill and on the internet, technical manuals or by contacting your energy supplier.
1. After entering the time for the night-time
tariff, push the button SET / OK
2. Now enter a factor for CO2. Set the value with the button VALUE / + or DISPLAY / -
3. Switch to the decimal or comma places with the button HISTORY and set the value with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / -
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Overload warning
With this function, you can specify the current value (16 A max.) and power (3680W max.), at which the device will issue an overload warning
If one of the overload values is exceeded,
OVERLOAD
blinks on the display and the corresponding value, A for amps or W for watts, is shown. A warning sound is also issued.
Entering the overload value for watts (W)
1. After entering the value for the greenhouse gas emissions push the button SET / OK .
2. The overload value W or A will blink on the display.
3. You can switch to W with the button VALUE /+ or DISPLAY / -
4. Push the button HISTORY will blink on the display. You can enter the desired number with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / -
5. Push the button HISTORY to switch to the subsequent (second) number. You can enter the desired number with the buttons VALUE /+ or DISPLAY / -
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6. Enter the other numbers as described in steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired value.
7. After entering the last digit, push the button
HISTORY
Entering the overload value for amps (A)
1. In the overload menu, you can switch to A with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / -
2. Push the button . The first digit will blink on the display. You can enter the desired value with the buttons VALUE / + or
DISPLAY / -
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3. Push the button HISTORY to switch to the subsequent (second) digit. You can enter the desired value with the buttons VALUE / + or
DISPLAY / -
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4. Enter the other numbers as described in steps 2 and 3 until you have set the desired value.
5. After entering the last digit, push the button
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SET / OK
to save the values and return to the standard display.
Performing measurements
Please note that the total power of the connected consumers may not exceed 16A/3680 Watts
After you have set the times, power prices, CO2 factor and overload value, you can start the measurements.
1. Only connect the device to a properly installed
240 V fused socket with earthing contact.
2. Now connect the consumer.
Displaying measured values
Automatic display of measured values
The device display continually cycles through are displayed:
V
(Grid voltage in volts)
A
(present current in amps)
W
(power consumption in watts)
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Individual display of measured values
You can abort the automatic display mode by pushing the button VALUE / +. The following values can be selected by repeatedly pressing the button VALUE / +:
V (mains voltage in volts)
A (present current in amps)
W (power consumption in watts)
Hz (grid frequency)
cosφ (power factor)
A MAX (current maximum value in amps)
W MAX (maximum consumed power in watts)
Display of consumption values
Measured consumption values can be accessed by pushing the button DISPLAY / -
The following values can be accessed by pushing the button DISPLAY / - repeatedly:
TIME (current time)
kWh TOTAL (total consumption in kWh)
The total measured consumption is displayed in kWh. Display up to 999,999 kWh.
TOTAL TIME (total measurement time)
The time is measured as long as a consumer is
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connected. Seconds are shown up to 99:59:59 hh:mm:ss. No more seconds are shown from
100 hours and more. Maximum display of up to
9,999:59 hhhh:mm.
TOTAL COST (costs for the total measurement time) The total costs for the power consumption are displayed. The consumption for night-time current is also considered (if entered).
GHG (greenhouse gas emissions CO2 in kg)
Setting a specific measured value
1. Abort cycle mode with the button VALUE / +
2. Select a desired value by repeatedly pressing the button VALUE / +
3. Push the button SET / OK . The displayed value remains on the display.
4. To return to the cycle mode, push the button
. About 30s later, will automatically
enter into cycle mode.
Consumption history
Your Power Meter records the energy consumption of a connected device for a prolonged period of time. The measured values are most usable if they are recorded for the same consumer. The consumption is recorded as a bar
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graph and numerical figure.This is possible for the last 7 days or for the last seven 7 months.
The individual bars in the columns represent the kWh consumed. The scale is always shown on the display, such as (1 Bar = 1 kWh) or 1 Bar
= 2 kWh) etc.; the scale changes depending on consumption.
Graphical representation of consumption
The consumption is shown as a graphic with bars on the bottom of the LCD display, whereupon each bar represents the consumption for one day and/or a month (-1 = one day/month ago, -2 = two days/months ago and/or up to -7
= seven days/months ago). This allows you to quickly access your power consumption over the past days or months graphically as a bar or as consumption values.
The following values are shown one after another by repeatedly pushing the button
HISTORY
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The consumption for the last 7 days
The consumption for the last 7 months
The difference in consumption over the last 7
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days. Representation of the differences between the individual days. (Example: If you measured
2 kWh on the first day and 3kWh on the second day, a difference of 1kWh is displayed.)
The difference in consumption over the last 7 months.Representation of the differences between the individual months.
Please note that the bar graph readout is approximate. If e.g. 1 BAR = 1 kWh and 2 bars are shown for one day, the actual measured value may be between 1.01 kWh and 1.99 kWh.
Please access the data for days or months for exact measured values.
Displaying consumption values (kWh)
You can also display the consumption for individual days or months in absolute values (kWh).
1. Consumption values for days
Push the button HISTORY until the bar chart for the consumption for days appears on the display.
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Push and hold the button HISTORY until the value appears and blinks on the display.
The applicable bar chart will also blink at the same time.
You can display the consumption values for the individual days with the buttons VALUE / +
or DISPLAY / -
2. Consumption values for months
Push the button HISTORY until the bar chart for months appears on the display.
Push and hold the button HISTORY until the value appears and blinks on the display. At the same time, the applicable bar chart will also blink.
You can display the consumption values for the individual months with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / -.
Note:
The display of the consumption values is only available for consumption and not for the
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indication of the difference between the days and months.
If there is no button activity for 7 seconds, the device automatically switches back to the standard display. You can also return to the standard display with the button SET / OK
cosφ (Power factor)
The power factor indicates the phase shift between the effective power and apparent power.
It is a measure of which part of the apparent power is converted to effective power. Please consult technical manuals for more information
Deleting measured values
You can delete all measured and recorded values
The input data such as times, power prices,
CO2 factor and overload values remain intact.
Step.1. Simultaneously push and hold the buttons
DISPLAY / -
and VALUE / + for 3 seconds until the entire display blinks.
Step.2. Simultaneously push and hold the buttons
DISPLAY / -
and SET / OK for 3 seconds.
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3. All measurement results are permanently deleted !
Aborting the deletion process
If you do not perform any action after step 1, the monitor returns to the standard display mode after 10 seconds of inactivity.
The measurement results were not deleted.
The results are only deleted if you perform step
1 and push the buttons as per step 2 within 10 seconds!
Note: Always delete the measurement results with full batteries or if the device is connected to the grid.
Troubleshooting
Unusual readout on the display
If the display has an unusual readout or the buttons do not react when pushed, an initialisation must be performed.
1. Disconnect the device from the socket.
2. Hold and press RESET button about 3~4 seconds
Then it will be back to factory default setting.
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Attention: RESET button is used to resets all settings to the factory default, meaning they will have to be re-entered; however, measurement results remain saved.
Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
Risk of electrical shock!
Always disconnect the Power Meter when you intend to clean it.
The device must not be rinsed or immersed in liquids.
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Protecting the environment
Disposing of batteries
Do not dispose of batteries or rechargeable batteries in the household garbage!
Every consumer is required by law to dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries at a collection point in his/her community/district or at the retail outlet.
All batteries and rechargeable batteries will be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as a result.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries, which contain toxic substances,are identified as such by this symbol and by chemical symbols (Cd for cadmium, Hg for mercury, Pb for lead).
Disposing of old appliances
(Applicable in the European Union and other European states with systems for the separation of recyclable materials.)
Old appliances may not be disposed of in the household waste!
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Should the appliance no longer be capable of being used at some point in time, then every consumer is required by law to dispose of old appliances separately from their household garbage, e.g. at a collection point in his/her community/district. This ensures that old appliances are recycled in a professional manner and that negative consequences for the environment are prevented.
For this reason, electrical appliances are marked with the symbol shown above.
Packaging
Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in an environmental sound manner by sorting them and depositing in the containers provided for this purpose.
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Technical data
Input/output Voltage:
230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption:
max. 16 A
Voltage measurement range:
190 V–270 V
Current measurement range:
0.001 A to 16 A
Power measurement range:
Frequency display:
0.23 W–3680 W
46–65 Hz
Resolving power:
Display time:
Consumption representation:
0.001 W
Consumption measurement:
0–999,999 kWh
Greenhouse gas emissions:
0–999,999 kg up to 9,999:59 hhhh:mm
7 days and/ or 7 months
Operating temperature:
10 to 40 °C
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Declaration of conformity
The conformity of the product with legally prescribed standards is guaranteed.
Measurement accuracy
(Frequency: 45–65 Hz, at standard room temperature, distortion factor of voltage/current < 15% measuring current >= 1.00 A/sinusoidal.
Frequency = 50 or 60 Hz, no electrical switching)
Volts: Under 1% of the measured value
Amps: 1% of the measured value, ± 0.001A
Watts: 1% of the measured value,± 0.5W
Power factor: 1% of the measured value,±0.01
Energy consumption: 0.5W
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