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1. theowl zendesk com You can also email us at customer services theowl com please ensure you state your Network OWL MAC ID 2 Save Energy Limited operate a policy of continuous development and improvement therefore the content of this document is subject to change without notice Document Version 3 1 June 2014 20 2 Save Energy Limited 20142. Batteries feature to ensure that pairing is not lost 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 15 SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure that you use your product safely and correctly please read the warnings amp safety precautions below before installing your OWL Intuition Transmitter amp Sensor This product uses a Type C current Sensor Do not apply around or remove from haz ardous LIVE conductors When fitting the Sensor if in any doubt always contact a qualified electrician Do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids If you spill liquid over it dry it im mediately with a soft cloth Do not use or store the product in conditions that could adversely affect the product such as rain snow desert and magnetic fields Do not subject the product to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity Keep the product away from heat sources radiators stoves heaters etc Do not use the product in or near water or in high moisture areas such as bathrooms Do not tamper with the product s internal components This invalidates the warranty Do not attempt to repair the product yourself Contact the retailer or Customer Services if your product requires servicing If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protection pro vided by the equipment may be impaired Take care when handling all battery types Batteries can cause injuries burns or dam age to property if they come into contact with conducting materials hea
3. Getting started with 8 OWE Untuition pv Electricity consumption amp Solar PV generation monitoring single phase for homes fitted with Solar PV IN THE BOX Transmitter unit 2 x plug in standard 3 x AA 3 channel Sensor clamp alkaline battery lt 10mm cable lt 71A at 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 Introduction This Electricity Transmitter is a part of the OWL Intuition range of cloud connected moni toring and control products Its operation is dependant upon being paired to the broad band Internet connected Network OWL supplied separately This version of the Electricity Transmitter is designed for monitoring single phase electric ity consumption and Solar PV generation It is suitable for use in homes and some smaller light commercial premises Access to both live and historic energy information collected by this Transmitter is via the OWL Intuition web dashboard from any Internet connected computer anywhere in the World iPhone and Android smartphone apps are also available for free download For details on using your new OWL Intuition pv system please download the Electricity Monitoring User Manual document by clicking on Manuals on the web dashboard lower right 2 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU START Determine PV System Type Intuition pv will NOT work correctly unless the correct wiring configuration has be
4. ble If unclear please see web site Support for further informa tion Consumption Generation 338 Watts 1 95 kw 0 0p hr Exporting 1 61kW Check the signal strength of the radio signal between your Transmitter and Network OWL e Ifthe signal strength is only 1 or 2 bars to reduce the chance of intermittent inconsistent data reception it is suggested that you reposition the Network OWL so that it is physically closer to the Transmitter 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 Electricity Signal strength indicator Settings icon e The Network OWL should ideally be hung on the wall in a free area as far from large metal objects as possible Position the antenna in a vertical orientation e If necessary you can replace the Ethernet cable with a longer cable up to 100 meters long If installing a long Ethernet cable is a problem you can use a Powerline Range Extender or Wireless Range Extender please search for these common products online e Click on the Electricity widget Settings icon here you can set details of your electricity tariff 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 13 Click on the Solar widget Settings icon here you can set details of your feed in export tariff For details on using your new OWL Intuition pv system please now download the Electricity Monitoring User Manual document by clicking on Manuals on the web dash board lower right Please ensure you retain this document for future referen
5. ce 14 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 TNTORTATION amp TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Unless the Transmitter is in Check Mode the red LED does not flash in order to pro long battery life e Check that the blue LED on the Network OWL flashes at least every 12 seconds if the monitored electricity supply consumption is varying or every 60 seconds when at a steady state e For wireless range testing you can make the Transmitter send its signal every 2 sec onds for 30 seconds by pressing the Check button in the battery compartment for 10 seconds The red LED will flash with each transmission the Network OWL blue LED will flash to confirm the signal has been received e Ifthe blue LED does not flash then the Transmitter signal is not being received or the Transmitter Pairing has been lost e On the web dashboard click on the Devices menu then click on Electricity Transmitter If the Last Reported time is greater than 60 seconds then it is likely the batteries have been removed from the Transmitter since pairing Click on the Change Batteries button and follow the instructions provided e If necessary undo the Transmitter s Sensors and move it so it is close to the Net work OWL Repeat step above to confirm if radio range is an issue e Battery change when the Transmitter batteries require replacement the battery icon on the Electricity widget will change to red Use web dashboard Devices menu Electricity Transmitter Change
6. d 2014 and click Next Adjust consumption Voltage and Power Factor settings to measured values if available If in doubt leave the default values Voltage 230 Power Factor 1 0 and click Next Configure the Solar Settings Generation settings to measured values current meter readings if available If in doubt leave the default values Voltage 240 Power Factor 1 0 Enter the PV System Rating kW and select the direction that the majority of the solar panels are facing then click Next Ensure message Device successfully added to your Intuition system is displayed Click the Finish button Unless you have further Intuition devices to install configure then click the Finish button Click the OK button to close the Wizard The web dashboard will then automatically refresh itself and you should now have an Electricity and Solar widget within the web dashboard although the live readings will be zero at this stage until the Sensors are correctly attached in the next step 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 9 STEP FOUR Install Transmitter and attach Sensors IMPORTANT You must ensure that each Sensor is ONLY around the live core and NOT around a sheathed cable containing live neutral and earth The Sensors must be a loose fit onto the cables After the Sensors have been installed the Transmitter should be hung on the wall in a free area as far from large metal objects as possible I
7. e Intuition online account If you are adding PV monitoring to an existing Intuition installation then please jump to STEP THREE Log in and follow Wizard If this is a new Intuition installation then you will first need to create a new OWL Intuition account For full details please refer to the Network OWL installation guide supplied with that product however a summary of the steps are listed below 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 Using a web browser visit https www owlintuition com Click Create Account Check and confirm that the Network OWL is online Fill in the information requested Click Create Account button Ensure successful account creation completion message is displayed STEP THREE Log in and follow Wizard e Log in to the OWL Intuition account with username and password Dr NE F e If this is a new system the instal s E lation amp configuration Wizard will OWL Intuition Configuration Wizard automatically open For existing PEE Intuition installations you should Please use this wizard to ADD new monitoring or control elements to your system sta rt the Wiza rd by clicking the Please select an appropriate option below then click Start or click Finish Wizard menu bar option at the top once all devices have been set up of the screen Electricity Solar Monitoring e Select Electricity Solar Monitoring from the drop down box e Click the Start button and follow the Wiza
8. eath 4 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 Type 2 Intuition pv solar PV Consumer unit Transmitter amp Sensor Installation Transmitter Grid tie Inverter Solar PV Array Y Cable Domestic Loads Fuse Box Consumer Unit Utility Meter Ring Mains Lights Electricity Cooker etc Grid Y Cable Pack also required Normal Convention with Live cable to Consumer Unit being the right most cable connected to the Meter Brown or Red normally covered with Grey sheath 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 STEP ONE Install Network OWL If you are adding PV monitoring to an existing Intuition installation then please jump to STEP THREE Log in and follow Wizard If this is a new Intuition installation then you will first need to install the Network OWL supplied separately For full details please refer to the Network OWL installation guide supplied with that product however a summary of the steps are listed below 1 Connect Ethernet cable between spare active LAN port on your broadband Inter net router and the Network OWL 2 Plug the power supply into the mains and insert the DC jack connector into the base of the Network OWL 3 Wait until the green LED on the top of the Network OWL is flashing with a triple blip pattern This should not normally take longer than 2 minutes 4 Do NOT proceed to STEP TWO until this flashing pattern is observed STEP TWO Creat
9. en identi fied and the 2 or 3 Sensor clamps are correctly installed Intuition pv Type 1 solar PV Henley block The standard Intuition pv package is only suitable for a Type 1 wiring configuration where the PV generation feed is connected to the properties existing mains wiring via a Henley Junction Block Please refer to wiring diagram on page 4 to identify if this installation is a Type 1 configuration Intuition pv Type 2 solar PV Consumer unit If the PV generation feed is connected to the properties existing mains wiring via a circuit breaker or fuse within your main Consumer Unit Fuse Box then this is a Type 2 wiring configuration Please refer to wiring diagram on page 5 to identify if this installation is a Type 2 configuration IMPORTANT If you have a Type 2 wiring configuration you MUST also purchase a Y Cable Pack Part Number TSE200 010 This includes a third Sensor clamp and a Y Cable 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 3 Type 1 Intuition pv solar PV Henley block Transmitter amp Sensor Installation Grid tie Solar PV Inverter Array Transmitter lp S Domestic Loads aie Fuse Box Viility Meter Consumer Unit Ring Mains Lights Electricity Henley Cooker etc Grid Junction Block Consumption Sensor Normal Convention with Live cable to Consumer Unit being the right most cable connected to the Meter Brown or Red normally covered with Grey sh
10. is Sensor is oriented to face the Inverter end of the cable Taking this into account using the latch clamp this second Sensor around the same insulated Live cable that PV Generation Sensor 1 is attached to Plug this Sensor into either of the arms of the Y Cable Grid Sensor Locate the supply cables between your electricity meter and consumer unit fuse box For correct operation it is important that the CE mark on this Sensor is oriented to face the electricity meter end of the cable Taking this into account using the latch clamp this third Sensor around the insulated Live cable going into the consumer unit Plug this Sensor into the remaining arm of the Y Cable Y Cable With both Sensors attached plug the Y Cable into the Transmitter left hand socket 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 11 STEP FIVE Log in to your OWL Intuition account If you are not already please log in to your OWL Intuition account with your username and password at https www owlintuition com You should now have an Electricity and Solar widget within your web dashboard If you watch these new widgets you should see the live consumption and generation values updating every 12 to 60 seconds Type 2 systems only If when the Generation figure changes you see the Consump tion figure change by a similar amount you need to reverse the direction the cable is going through Grid Sensor Undo the Sensor latch remove twist 180 degrees and re attach around the ca
11. n the section BEFORE YOU START on page 3 you will have determined whether you are installing an Intuition pv Type 1 solar PV Henley block OR an Intuition pv Type 2 solar PV Consumer unit system Please now follow the relevant sub section below referring to the diagrams on pages 4 and 5 as required Intuition pv Type 1 solar PV Henley block Consumption Sensor Locate the supply cables between the Henley block and con sumer unit fuse box Using the latch clamp the first Sensor around the insulated Live cable going into the consumer unit Plug this Sensor into the Transmitter left hand socket The orientation of this Sensor is not important Generation Sensor Locate the PV generated power cable between the Henley block and Generation meter Inverter Using the latch clamp the second Sensor around the insulated Live cable going into the Henley Block Plug this Sensor into the Transmitter centre socket The orientation of this Sensor is not important 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 Intuition pv Type 2 solar PV Consumer unit PV Generation Sensor 1 Locate the PV generated power cable between the inverter and consumer unit fuse box Using the latch clamp the first Sensor around the in sulated Live cable going into the consumer unit Plug this Sensor into the Transmitter centre socket The orientation of this Sensor is not important PV Generation Sensor 2 For correct operation it is important that the CE mark on th
12. purchase you find that the equipment is not working properly you may return it to us and we will replace or at our discretion repair it free of charge 2 Save Energy Limited will not accept any liability for defects arising from fair wear and tear accidental or wilful damage misuse or failure to follow product or safety instructions If you return any equipment as faulty 2 Save Energy Limited reserves the right to test the equipment and if found to be in perfect working order to return it to you In this event 2 Save Energy Limited reserves the right to charge for any testing or postage costs incurred This does not affect your legal rights relating to equipment which is faulty Warranty conditions only apply where Proof of Purchase is provided To return your OWL Intuition product please contact customer services theowl com to report the issue and your reason for wishing to return your product 2 Save Energy Limited will issue you an RMA number You should ensure that the returned product is clearly marked with the issued RMA number Once we have received the product and proof of purchase we will commence the returns process 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 19 For details on using your new OWL Intuition pv system please download the Electricity Monitoring User Manual document by clicking on Manuals on the web dashboard lower right Customer Support If you have any further questions please check our knowledge base at https
13. rd through these steps e Select Electricity Transmitter 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 7 Finish type as CMR180i and click Next e Slide back cover off of the Transmitter and insert the batteries into the unit e Press the small Check button in the Transmitter bat tery compartment until the red LED on the front starts Vy N flashing Ma N e The Transmitter is now in Pairing Check Mode and PART NO C0 the red LED on the front will start flashing every 2 sec onds for 30 seconds Click the Wizard Next button IMPORTANT Pairing Notes tolor S le e Please DO NOT remove the Transmitter batter soll A ie ies once fitted or the pairing will be lost VE EF pE e You can quickly check for correct pairing at any time a 5 by pressing the Transmitter Check button until the red LED starts flashing if the Transmitter red LED Bia and Network OWL blue LED flash within a fraction of a e second of each other they are correctly paired e When the Pairing Successful message is displayed in the PRESS Wizard click Next CHECK BUTTON e Select Electricity Monitoring System type as either Intui tion pv Type 1 Solar PV Henley block OR Intuition pv Type 2 Solar PV Consumer unit to suit the wiring configuration used by this installation see page 3 for details 8 2 Save Energy Limite
14. t corrosive 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 materials or explosives e Remove the batteries before storing the product for extended periods e Only use fresh batteries Do not mix new and old batteries e Do not dispose of old batteries as unsorted municipal waste only do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations e When disposing of this product do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations CARING FOR YOUR PRODUCT e Before cleaning disconnect the Sensor and remove the batteries from the Transmitter e Usea lightly dampened cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaning agents benzene thinners abrasive or corrosive materials Do not scratch hard objects against the product Do not leave discharged batteries in the product 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 17 SPECIFICATIONS COMPLIANCE The CE marking certifies that this product meets the main requirements of the European Parliament and Council Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request OWL Intuition products are manufactured to ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Standards 18 2 Save Energy Limited 2014 WARRANTY INFORMATION 2 Save Energy Limited guarantees that OWL Intuition products will work for a minimum period of 24 months from date of purchase and that it will be free from defects in materials workmanship or design If during this limited 2 year period of guarantee from date of
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