Operating Instructions - CM113 Cent-a-Meter User Manual
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1. MODEL CM113 CMR113 cent meter a a IICLIPSAL CHECK USER MANUAL Z CENT A METER HICLIPSAL Wireless Electricity Monitor MODEL CM113 CMR113 CMS113 Patent Pending USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 ienna essence dames en etsnnsant esse tetes ste cessent 1 INTRODUCTION 2 aneen eaa tie ie nnsdanenene ee ends acsssesese se actions 3 KEY FEALURES 2 r E ire 3 Main unit Receiver Model CM113 cccceecseeceeeeeeeeeeseaeeueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseaaeesseseeeeeeessseaaaaseeeeeeeeseeeeeeseaes 3 Remote Transmitter Model CMR113 ccessssseeeeceeeececeaneesssececeeecesessaeauasseeeeeeeeeesessauaaaagseeeeeeeeeeess 4 Current Sensor Model CMS113 e siesrainnnann nanna A AA A AEAEE 4 LOD VSO Ay SV Nc ie 5 WTA LPS een RER ee E E E E E E 6 SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUC TIONS ne veuvanveninavsseseasnevetventasuacencavanueaesstansecteeoens 6 ELAS e E A A E AA A octal vcs nce E E ets vce EON A A E A E E ET 6 oale ty Pleo CaUllOMS casiceha aud aR EAE T E A A 6 CATION YOU OO OE a E E E cn 6 HOW THE PRODUCT WORKS ss nsmnitete eee tn sers nnt den ee etes 7 M 2 ee ne 7 OMA ANT CUBE Se de an a ae ne co T ed One 7 NAVAS 000 A QU OA LE LL EEE 7 Household power cable and phase cccccccccscscscecececeecensnensneneenseeseeeseeeeeeesaeeeseeeeeeseeseseeeseeeeseeesenes 7 CSS ARCS AS ee 7 GETTING STARTED 2 snsnesee nec nmnnnse nana nains nas se ences latdsacscesctesseuateans2. The temperature in your household Humidity amp Temperature condition Shows if the environment is comfortable Humidity amp Temperature condition Shows if the environment is dry Humidity amp Temperature condition Shows if the environment is wet Alarm disabled Transmission broken The alarm is disabled or the transmission from the Remote Transmitter has been broken REMOTE MAIN LA Low battery The battery for either the main or remote units is low and should be replaced EN Z LL WARNINGS To ensure you use your product correctly and safely read these Warnings and the User Manual before using the product These warnings provide important safety information and should be observed at all times WARNINGS e The Current Sensor must be attached to the main household power line by a licensed electrical person e Do not attempt to repair the product yourself Contact the retailer or our customer service department if it requires servicing e Take precautions when handling all battery types They can cause injuries burns or property damage as a result of contact with conducting materials heat corrosive materials or explosives Remove the batteries before storing the product for long periods of time e Do not immerse the device in water e Do not under any circumstances touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the device as there is a danger of electric sho
3. Internet http www clipsal com E Mail plugin clipsal com au 18 Z LL PROOF OF PURCHASE If you need any service or warranty support please contact the Supplier giving the following details Product Name CENT A METER Model CM113 CMR113 Purchaser Name and Address Supplier Name and Address Date of Purchase Z LL HANDY HINTS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS Acknowledgment This information is based on data provided by the Energy Smart Information Centre Sustainable Energy Development Authority Level 6 45 Clarence Street Sydney PO Box N442 Grosvenor Place NSW 1220 Australia They offer a free advisory service provided by the NSW Government Energy experts can provide information on a wide range of topics including Energy Smart designs for new homes and renovations appliance selection solar and wind power systems choosing heating and cooling systems insulation lighting and water saving devices NOTE Prices quoted are based on an electricity tariff cost of 20 cents kWh For a different tariff you will need to adjust s shown accordingly For more information visit www energysmart com au ENERGY CONSERVATION Saving energy in your home can be so easy These hints show you how At a glance you will see typical running costs for hot water heating and household appliances There are lots of handy hints which will make a big difference to your household energy costs Using less energy also means less pollution and reduced
4. and the efficiency of the model Other factors Although running costs of heaters are important other factors can affect the overall cost of heating Sleeping or formal areas often do not need to be heated to the same temperature or at the same time as informal areas If you are considering purchasing a central heating system look for one that can be zoned to heat different areas of your home at different times Cooking The average cost for cooking using natural gas is 30 per quarter whilst conventional electric of LPG gas cooking costs over double this amount Using an electric frypan or microwave is more economical than using an electric or gas oven Hot water The average hot water cost is 120 per quarter using high efficiency natural gas storage or electric off peak systems High efficiency natural gas continuous flow or instantaneous hot water is about 15 cheaper to run LPG hot water or peak tariff electric hot water systems instantaneous and continual reheat are about 2 5 times the cost of off peak electric hot water A solar hot water system will reduce the annual costs on average by 50 saving an average family up to 300 a year Cooling The cost to cool a typical living room with a fan is about 6 per quarter Refrigerated air conditioning will cost about 72 per quarter whilst an evaporative cooler will cost about 24 30 A ducted evaporative system to cool the whole house will cost up to 72 per quarter and a ducted re
5. greenhouse gas emissions So start now and save energy the environment and hundreds of dollars on energy bills NOTE The information provided below relates to a typical household Each individual household will vary The information is intended only to provide guidance to the householder All costs refer to winter costs and all costs are quarterly Bear in mind that winter energy bills are usually higher than summer bills COST OF OPERATING APPLIANCES HOW TO MAKE SAVINGS based on an electricity tariff of 20 cents kWh THE LIVING ROOM Costs about 256 per winter quarter You could save on these costs if you Space heater costs 160 a quarter Put in ceiling insulation Stereo costs 6 a quarter Block off any open chimney Video recorder costs 14 a quarter Seal gaps around external doors and windows and Lighting 3 x 60 watt lamps costs 16 a quarter stop draughts Ceiling fan costs 6 a quarter Prevent heat loss through windows by using heavy drapes fitted with pelmets Keep all doors to unheated areas closed Use the heater on a lower thermostat setting Choose an energy efficient model if installing a gas heater or reverse cycle air conditioner one that has 5 or 6 star rating some are 40 cheaper to run Use a ceiling fan to help distribute heat Regularly maintain the heater Change to more efficient lighting by replacing globes with compact fluorescent globes Heated aquarium costs 22 a quarter Colour TV costs 32 a quart
6. shows the display is dim or the display does not illuminate when the power is on Replace all the batteries at the same time it is unwise to mix old and new batteries Contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on how to dispose of used batteries Used batteries can be harmful to the environment and should not be thrown out with household rubbish AC Adapter The main unit receiver can operate with a 6 0V AC DC adapter which can be purchased separately Mounting the CENT A METER The Main Unit Receiver can either be placed on a flat surface with the back stand pulled out or mounted as shown below Diagram Instructions 1 Mount by using nails or screws 2 Hammer in nail or screw halfway 3 Attach main unit The Remote Transmitter should be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a wall using the wall bracket provided within 30 metres of the Main Unit Receiver It should be mounted outside of the electrical meter or fuse box if these are made of metal WARNING If installed inside a metal meter box the signal transmission distance between the remote transmitter and the main receiver will be reduced A site review will need to be carried out by the installer regarding the suitability of this type of installation To fix the wall bracket follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 Position the wall bracket 2 Insert nail or screw through the mounting hole 3 Hamme
7. to stop the alarm A message means the alarm is disabled USING THE SEARCH AND CHECK FUNCTIONS The CENT A METER Main Unit Receiver and Remote Transmitter include search and check functions to quickly re establish a connection should the transmission be broken i e ifthe units are too far apart or experience interference from other devices such as a radio or television Using the search function To activate the search and check function follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 Locate the search button on the back of the Portable Main Unit left hand grey button Press once and hold for 2 seconds unit will beep twice Connection with the Remote Electricity Monitor will be re established If no connection can be made locate the check button on the Remote Electricity Monitor Press once Press the search button on the back of the Portable Main Unit again as in step 1 NOTE Make sure you press the Search button within 30 seconds of activating the Check function If a connection is not made try resetting both the Main Unit Receiver and the Remote Transmitter If you are resetting to re establish a connection between the units the Main Unit Receiver must be reset first Resetting the Main Unit Receiver and the Remote Transmitter To reset both units to default factory settings follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 Locate the reset point on the bac
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9. Transmitter and the Main Unit Receiver before cleaning Use adamp cloth Do not use liquid cleaning agents benzene thinner or aerosols e Ventilation The vents and other openings are designed for ventilation and should not be blocked or covered Blocking the vents can cause the product to overheat and can damage the unit e Repair Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself Contact the retailer or a qualified electrical person if the product requires servicing Only use replacement parts that are recommended by the manufacturer e Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage 6 HOW THE PRODUCT WORKS Overview This product uses phase current transformer sensing technology to detect and monitor a magnetic field around your household electricity power cable It measures the amps being used and by reference to the system voltage calculates the amount of power being used the cost and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions It then transmits this information from the Transmitter to a cordless Main Unit Receiver on a frequency of 433MHz from up to 30 meters away unbroken transmission NOTE The product is primarily intended as an educational device to aid understanding of the cost of operating electrical appliances in the home As such it is not intended to replace your accurate electricity revenue meter so it cannot be used to check your electricity account
10. Voltage and Current Voltage volt is the measure of electrical potential Current signifies the amount of electricity flowing through a conductive material such as a wire Electrical current is measured in amperes or amps for short Both Amps and Volts are necessary to provide electricity for your household appliances Power is measured in Watts and is the product of Volts times Amps For a particular location the voltage is usually constant so the amount of power used is directly proportional to the current used Watts and Kilowatts Refer to the following table Watts Kilowatt kW Kilowatts hour kWh A Watt is the standard unit of A Kilowatt KW is simply a larger unit Kilowatts hour kWh represents the measurement for the amount of of measurement 1000 watts one use of 1000 watts of electricity for energy electric or otherwise kilowatt one whole hour being transferred to or from somewhere each second NOTE 1 kWh is the equivalent of ten 10 X100 watt bulbs operating at the same time for one hour Household power cable and phase Most household electricity supplies use either single phase or three phase current In single phase supplies the current flows to and from your household appliances using a neutral and power line The neutral line has a voltage close to 0 while the power line carries a fluctuating voltage or phase at about 240 volts The difference b
11. alia where average greenhouse gas emissions are approximately 1 kilogram per kW If a precise rate is required or if you have purchased a Green Energy product contact your local electricity retailer Setting the Battery power save mode You can save battery power by changing the receiving speed of the Main Unit Receiver from every 6 seconds MAX to every minute To change the setting follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 When MAX icon is displayed press and hold the arrow key for 2 seconds or opp 4 02 com lt lt am 2 The MAX icon disappears Repeat these steps to re enable MAX receiving speed MAIN UNIT INFORMATION After customizing your CENT A METER three types information can be displayed on the main unit e cost of household power consumption in dollars pounds euros per hour e amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced in kilograms per hour or tonnes per year e household power consumption in kilowatts or amps see To display power consumption in amps To display the information simply use the mode key to switch between screens 1170 Press mode a ap Press mode cc ni button ce Y button cc o com _ _ IL L ba com com _ al To display power consumption in amps Household power consumption can be displayed in terms of amps instead of kilowatts see HOW THE PRODUCT WORKS To display the amount of electrical current passing in
12. ay does not change when power use is changed Remote and Main Unit are not synchronised or transmission link has been broken Reset both units reading Current not detected Check cable from sensor into transmitter Call Electrician to check Alarm reading in Alarm mode Alarm disabled Activate alarm flashing Automatic search underway Allow search to run to completion Main unit receiver receives data from another remote transmitter Display does not respond as expected Incorrect transmitter detected during installation or following battery replacement or reset Refer to installation instructions NOTE After resetting the main unit receiver it may take up to 2 minutes to re establish the communications link This can be expedited by pressing the CHECK button on the remote transmitter for 2 seconds beep to force transmissions every 2 seconds SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Main Unit Receiver Model CM113 Width x Height x Depth Weight 107 Wx 117 H x 30 D mm 160 g Remote Transmitter Model CMR113 Width x Height x Depth Weight 78Wx113H x 40 D mm 110g Current Sensor Model CMS113 Width x Height x Depth Weight 50 W x 50 H x 30 D mm 20g Power On Factory Default Settings AC voltage 1kg Co2 GHG unit greenhouse gas GHG conversion Tariff charge cost per hour Temperature unit Currency Hi alarm Rece
13. ck should it become exposed e Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display as the liquid crystals can be harmful to your health e Donotuseor store the device including the remote sensor in locations that may adversely affect the product such as rain snow desert and magnetic fields e Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals The use of radio frequency products can cause malfunctions in the control devices of other equipment e Do not subject the product to impact or shock e When disposing of this product do so in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Safety precautions Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using this product e LCD panel The LCD panel is made of glass and may break if the unit is dropped or impacted e Heat sources Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators stoves heaters and other heat generating products e Water and moisture Do not use the product in or near water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom e Power source The product may be susceptible to power surges and the Current Sensor cable should be disconnected from the Transmitter during severe storms Caring for this product To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product please observe the following guidelines e Cleaning Disconnect the Current Sensor and remove the batteries from the Remote
14. consumer has under the Trade Practices Act and similar State and Territory Laws The original purchaser of this CENT A METER is provided with the following warranty subject to the following conditions Gerard Industries Pty Ltd warrant this product for a period of 1 year from date of purchase for all defective in workmanship or materials All defective parts will be replaced or repaired free of charge The following exclusions do not include the purchaser from those statutory rights consumers have under the Trade Practices Act or similar State and Territory Laws Warranty Conditions 1 The product must be installed by a competent Electrical Trades Person and operated in strict accordance with instructions Gerard Industries Pty Ltd will not accept liability for any damage or injury caused by misuse or non compliance with the instructions Warranty will only be given where proof of purchase date is provided Eg original invoice or copy This instrument must not be modified in any way Batteries are specifically excluded from this warranty Gerard Industries will not be liable for indirect consequential or incidental damages on A W N Gerard Industries Pty Ltd reserves the right to change specifications or designs described in this manual without notice or obligation CLIPSAL products by Gerard Industries Pty Ltd ACN 007873529 12 Park Terrace Bowden South Australia 5007 Telephone 08 82690511 Facsimile 08 83401724
15. cy unit NOTE As the default value is the currency unit is not required for a product used in Australia Diagram Instructions 1 Press mode and alarm simultaneously 2 The currency value blinks Use the arrow key to change the flashing value in or ae es 3 Press mode to set value OLE 4 111 com Z Ji pI IL 4 Press mode when finished Zz Setting the cost per hour value Diagram Instructions 17710 1 Press and hold mode for 2 seconds The first digit of the electricity cost per hour flashes Lt 1 2 Use the arrow key to change the flashing value 0 9 Press mode to set value Repeat for all digits 200 sin A PU iw 3 Press mode when finished Setting the greenhouse gas emission per kW rate see Greenhouse Gas To set the unit and rate of greenhouse gas emissions per electric current production see Greenhouse gas follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 Press mode to change to the Greenhouse Gas display GREENHOUSE GA MAX 2 Press and hold mode for 2 seconds 3 The Greenhouse Gas emission unit blinks Use the arrow key to toggle between units Kg Hour or Ton Year Press mode to confirm 4 The Greenhouse Gas value blinks Use the arrow key to change the value 5 Press mode again to return to the Greenhouse gas display NOTE It may be necessary to change this setting for a product used in Austr
16. er THE KITCHEN Costs about 150 per winter quarter Radiator costs 18 a quarter Dishwasher with hot water costs 18 a quarter Gas cooker costs 40 a quarter Fan and light in rangehood costs 6 a quarter Electric kettle costs 12 a quarter Automatic toaster costs 3 a quarter Lighting 3 x 75 watt lamps costs 12 a quarter Regular washing up costs 12 a quarter An automatic dishwasher costs much more Microwave oven costs 4 a quarter Refrigerator 2 door defrost costs 36 a quarter THE BEDROOMS Costs about 78 per winter quarter Electric fan heater costs 80 a quarter Single electric blankets cost 2 a quarter Double electric blanket costs 4 a quarter Home computer costs 3 20 a quarter Lighting costs 8 a quarter Cassette radio costs 2 a quarter Electric clock costs 1 a quarter THE GARAGE WORKSHOP Costs about 34 per winter quarter Drinks refrigerator costs 30 a quarter Lighting costs 0 80 a quarter Power tools cost 2 a quarter Electric lawn mower costs 2 a quarter Car fuel for 6 cylinder family car 12 5 litres 100 kms costs about 540 a quarter 21 You could save on these costs if you Use an energy efficient 5 star rating refrigerator Replace spot lights with compact fluorescent globes Use energy efficient cooking methods e Minimum grilling e Minimum water in pots e Lids on pots e Simmer instead of boil Use the microwave whenever possible You could save on these costs if you Swi
17. es 8 OA a meio nea EE N E E 8 Unpacking he A mi 1010 016 PR ER ETa 8 TE MISE PNA ee EA EET EA AE A et ete ee seater easter N E EE E TE eee 8 PO ACI TG IO AG WS an de en E ones 8 AG DIE et ce eect te ee ee eed sc as cc ere Seating E E 9 Mounand Ne CENTA METER M rerin ave ere PE Oe ree ee ee eee 9 Attaching ne Current Senso siciecereoedcenvescsdsatecedecnsswnedatdsdstnadesversondeitvadaiadspeonientesdsdadedacuas diese 10 Plugging the Current Sensor into the Remote Transmitter sise 10 CUSTOMISING SE TTINGS cigasiicccedecs sees cect vecteccersescanceosccasccaceetdoauosseveaausedusdcendacbeuweuseusesedeaserecousbuccasiewervadt 11 STE LUE e VO Wel EEE 11 Setting the electricity cost per hour sinssscerssiesivsivsdneisieredoinsdciasdearadelnoniaasiwsausanaehion decd newsdmoensalgenedemainbonedoeni 11 Setting the cost per hour currency value cette eeeeee tenner eeeeeeeaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeseeeaeaeaaaaaeeeeeeeesesaeaaeeaeaaeas 11 Setting the cost per hour value ire 12 Setting the greenhouse gas emissions per KW rate ccceceeee cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaaaaeeees 12 Setting the battery power save mode siens 12 MAIN UNIT INFORMA TION nn sessms a EA a SEa aara a 13 19 Gisplay DOWeE CoNSUMPION IN AMDE ssassn RA AREE AAAA 13 SET ING THE ALARM nds ONEA E a aa 13 SEUNG ihe alarmi LL sarien E R E AE E RR 13 PTA AUT TS ete MI sce eect a D ne 14 USING
18. etween these two lines makes the current flow through your appliances In three phase supplies current flows to and from a device through a group of three lines each one carrying a fluctuating voltage or phase The Current Sensor should be connected to each of the three phase lines before using the CENT A METER by a licensed electrical person as contact with high voltage wires can cause severe burns or death Greenhouse gas Fossil fuel power stations emit gases such as carbon dioxide when producing electricity This causes an atmospheric imbalance which in turn has been linked to global warming global temperature rise Every power station has a slightly different ratio of emissions to electricity production depending on the type of fuel used to generate electricity Sustainable energy sources such as hydro solar and wind power do not create any emissions The default greenhouse emission rate on the Portable Main Unit is set to 1 kilogram of greenhouse gas for every 1KW of electricity produced 1 00 This can be changed depending upon the fuel or energy source used by your power generating authority see customized settings 7 GETTING STARTED You will need As you unpack and begin to set up your new CENT A METER you will need the following equipment e User manual for instructions on how to set up and use the product e Ahammer and 2x 2mm head nails to fix the mounting bracket unit to the wall Alternati
19. frigerated system will cost around 200 a quarter Other appliances that hit the hip pocket can have a surprisingly large effect on energy bills These include e Swimming pool filter pump Up to 110 a quarter e Swimming pool heater natural gas fuelled up to 650 a quarter e Sauna up to 110 a quarter e Spa 330 a quarter e 100 watt security light left on16 hours per day 28 a quarter BUYING A NEW APPLIANCE You can save energy money and our environment Look for an energy rating label when you buy an energy efficient model which could save you hundreds of dollars over the lifetime of the appliance Every energy rating label has from 1 6 stars marked on it The more stars you see the more efficient the appliance and the less energy it uses This equates to significant savings on running costs every year These can be found on all Refrigerators Freezers Dishwashers Air Conditioners Gas space heaters Gas ducted heating furnaces Gas hot water services Clothes dryers Washing machines For more information visit www energyrating gov au THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT How saving energy helps reduce the greenhouse effect Almost all of the energy we use whether for heating cooking or transport contributes to the greenhouse effect Energy sources such as coal petroleum and natural gas produce CO2 carbon dioxide when burnt to provide us with useful energy By wasting energy in our daily activities we contribute unnecessa
20. iving cycle Display Mode Current RMS Accuracy Less than 1A 1A to lt 3A 3A to 71A Radio frequency System Range Power Power supply Operating environment Operation temperature Storage temperature 240v 1 kW hr Kg Hour 1 Kg CO 1 kW hr 12 0 cents per kWh Le and cent 2 00 hour Hl on MAX 6 second Cost rate display Tolerance Not Specified lt 10 lt 5 433 MHz radio frequency 30 meters in open area partitions walls and electrical appliances may affect reception range Main unit 3 x AA UM 3 1 5v batteries or 6 0V AC DC adapter Remote unit 3 x AA UM 3 1 5v batteries 5 C 45 C 41 F 113 F at 85 relative humidity 5 C 60 C 23 F 140 F at 85 relative humidity EN Compliance N12357 CE Manufactured to ISO9000 Quality Assurance Standards and applicable Australian and New Zealand Communications and Electricity Authorities Regulations Z LL DEFAULT VALUES FUNCTION DEFAULT VALUES CUSTOMISED SETTINGS AC voltage 240V Greenhouse gas emission rate per kW 1 0 Greenhouse gas unit kg hour Tariff charge cost per kWh 12 cents per kWh Currency and cent Hi alarm 2 00 hour HI on Battery save receiver MAX off WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all implied warranties other rights and remedies in respect of the product which the
21. k of the Main Unit 2 Push a blunt stylus pen gently into the reset point 3 Follow the same steps for the Remote Transmitter TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY An added feature of the CENT A METER is a temperature and humidity display Both temperature and humidity are alternately displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the portable Main Unit for three seconds Humidity is shown as and temperature in Celsius C a factory setting of Fahrenheit F is also available Ji hich 1 BA ILLIS my al kWh Temperature Relative Humidity 20 25 C 40 70 68 77 F Any NOTE The readings given are for the surrounding environment and may a change according to the position of the unit HHH or LLL will be shown if the temperature is over or under range 50 C to 5 C EN Z LL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section includes a list of frequently asked questions for problems you may encounter with your unit If your CENT A METER is not operating as you think it should check here before arranging for servicing Problem Symptom Check this Remedy No power or no reading Power will not turn on or no display reading on LCD screen Batteries are exhausted Batteries are inserted incorrectly Replace with new batteries Insertthe batteries correctly gt Batteries reading display readings on LCD screen Or Displ
22. lays total instantaneous household electricity consumption e Calculates greenhouse gas emissions per hour e Alerts user to peak load electricity limits via alarm function e Displays temperature and humidity inside the home e Transmits information to a portable LCD unit for easy viewing This manual contains important safety and care information and provides step by step instructions for using this product Read the manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place in case you need to refer to it later KEY FEATURES Main Unit Receiver Model CM113 Front view H Main LCD Screen wineLess ELECTRICITY MONITOR Mode Button es oe a Toggle between different display screens d Li J b Enable adjustment of settings Adjust Butt 9 Oh gees aig Gales Ob ul om ALI Lf Alarm Button Enable Adjust alarm settings Wall Mount Recess Hole For mounting the unit to a wall Search Button To search for and calibrate with Remote Transmitter On Off Alarm Button Turn Alarm on or off Reset Hole Returns all settings to default values Table Stand Can be pulled out and used to stand the unit on a flat surface Battery Compartment Plug pack power socket optional EN EN Remote Transmitter Model CMR113 Transmit Signal Light D Reset Hole Check Button E Battery Compartment weather proof Used to check reception with main unit Requires screwdriver to open Pha
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24. r in nail or fix the screw halfway 4 Attach wall bracket 5 Slide Remote Electricity Unit into place EN Z W Attaching the Current Sensor To attach the Current Sensor to the household power line see HOW THE PRODUCT WORKS follow the steps below WARNING electrical person Locate the main household active or phase cable see How the product works The Current Sensor must be attached to the main household power line by a licensed Unclasp the housing following the letters in the Diagram above Thread cable through Re clasp cable housing Current Sensor with cable attached Plugging the Current Sensor into the Remote Transmitter Once the Current Sensor is attached to the household power line you may plug it into any of the three outlets in the Remote Electricity Monitor by following the steps below Diagram Instructions 1 Choose one of the three outlets 2 Plug in NOTE The signal wiring approx 1 volt 1 milliamp on the current sensor is double insulated suitable for installation in a 240 volt domestic power supply meter box When passing through an enclosure opening the wiring should be protected from sharp edges by fixed bushes It is possible to purchase further Current Sensors and use them simultaneously on multiple power lines up to 3 Thi
25. ry quantities of CO2 to the atmosphere For example NSW contributes over 80 million tones of CO2 to the atmosphere per year This is equivalent to the combined weight of 210 000 jumbo jets or about 18 tonnes for every person in the State For more information visit www greenpower com au What you can do to help reduce CO2 emissions e Turn off the heater at night before you go to bed save 600 kg CO2 per quarter e Use a microwave for most of your cooking needs save 810 kg CO2 per quarter e Use a clothes line rather than a dryer save 260 kg CO2 per quarter e Drive smoothly with the flow of traffic save 140 kg CO2 per quarter e Use GREEN POWER for your electricity You can ask your electricity supplier to source the energy you use from renewable sources such as wind solar and hydro power Choosing a clean energy alternative makes it easy for everyone to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions at home and work CLIPSAL products by GERARD INDUSTRIES PTY LTD ACN 007 873 529 12 Park Terrace BOWDEN South Australia 5007 Telephone 61 8 8269 0511 Facsimile 61 8 8340 1724 Internet http www clipsal com Email plugin clipsal com au CENT A METER is designed and patented by WIRELESS MONITORS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ACN 098 657 231 Internet www centameter com au Email info centameter com au and Made under licence in China to ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Standards and Australian and New Zealand Electrical and Communications Standards a
26. s may be useful in buildings with high rates of power consumption such as factories or offices If more than one Current Sensor is used the total power consumption displayed will be a combined reading CUSTOMISING SETTINGS When the Remote Transmitter and Current Sensor have been connected the CENT A METER Main Unit Receiver immediately starts receiving information The LCD screen displays electricity consumption and greenhouse gas readings based on default factory settings see SPECIFICATIONS In order to obtain a more accurate reading it is advisable to make more customised settings Setting the Voltage The voltage of the power line see Voltage and current can be set by following the instructions NOTE As the default value is 240V a voltage setting is not required for a product used in Australia Diagram Instructions 1 Press mode and alarm simultaneously The current voltage setting is displayed 2 Press mode again The voltage value blinks 3 Use the arrow key to change the value 110 250 4 Press mode when finished Setting the electricity cost per hour The CENT A METER initially displays the electricity cost per hour as a default or factory setting of 12 cents per kWh see Watts and Kilowatts To find the local electricity charge per kWh refer to your last electricity bill and then change the currency unit and value by following the instructions below Setting the cost per hour curren
27. se Connecter Cable Outlets Hinge E Sensor body Clip F Sensor cable Sensor top part G Plug Hole for electricity phase wire LCD Display Symbols Description Explanation Maximum receiving speed Information is received from the Remote Transmitter every 6 seconds instead of every 1 minute Use with MAX set off to save battery life HI Alarm limit activated The electricity cost per hour peak load limit is activated The alarm will sound if it is exceeded PENCE CENT HOUR Cost per hour The instantaneous cost per hour of electricity being used in your household in dollars pounds sterling or euros PENCE CENT TT Cents pence per kWh The amount tariff that your local electricity retailer charges for electricity per kWh Kilowatts hour kW Kilowatts The total amount of energy being used in kilowatts GREENHOUSE GAS Greenhouse gas display You are displaying greenhouse gas emissions information AMP Amperes The amount of current passing into your home VOLT Voltage The voltage setting for your household power line KG HOUR Kilograms per hour The amount of greenhouse gas emissions per hour in kilograms emitted by the power station Tons per year The amount of greenhouse gas emissions per year in tonnes emitted by the power station Humidity The current humidity level in your household Temperature Celsius
28. tch off lights as you leave each room Insulate and seal out draughts You could save on these costs if you Turn off drinks refrigerator except when many visitors are expected Use the car less and use alternatives such as walking cycling and public transport Use local shops cinemas etc instead of distant ones Change to a more fuel efficient car Have the car converted to LPG Drive smoothly with the flow of traffic Drive at 90 km hr when cruising instead of 100 km hr OTHER FUELS AND APPLIANCES Space heating The cost to heat the average living room is 80 per quarter using natural gas space heaters off peak electric storage heaters and high efficiency 4 6 star rated reverse cycle air conditioners Costs can be much higher using low efficiency air conditioners LPG space heaters slow combustion wood heaters heating oil portable kerosene portable and fixed electric heaters pot belly wood heaters and open fires cost much more to operate Central heating Using aspace heater such as in slab electric or hydronic if kept at about 18 C to heat a typical living room costs approximately 200 per quarter If central heating is used to heat an entire house costs would increase Costs can be much higher using natural gas ducted heating electric radiant ceiling heating ducted reverse cycle air conditioning Remember central heating costs vary widely on the temperature set the area heated the length of time a system is on for
29. to your home amps instead of the amount of energy consumed kW follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions max iy Sy Sy A 1 Press mode to change to kW display 2 Press and hold mode for 2 seconds The AMP display is shown Gp P P P S LILI N N Lil uour CE Ci 3 Press mode again to return to kW display 11 FULL SETTING THE ALARM The CENT A METER comes equipped with an alarm that alerts users when the electricity cost per hour exceeds a pre set limit This helps control energy consumption and may reduce electricity bills and the possibility of blackouts during peak load periods To set the alarm limit To set the alarm limit follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 Press and hold alarm key for 2 secs 2 Use the arrow key to change a value 3 Press alarm again and continue until all values are set Z W Activating the alarm To activate the alarm follow the instructions below Diagram Instructions 1 On the back of the unit locate the grey alarm on off button furthest to the right 2 Press the alarm on off button once to activate or deactivate the alarm 3 The Hi icon will appear when the alarm is activated and disappear when it is deactivated NOTE The alarm will sound and the display will flash when the alarm limit is exceeded It will cease if the cost per hour falls below the limit or you can press any button
30. vely you may screw the bracket to the wall e A small Philip s head screw driver to open the battery compartment of the Transmitter e An electrician to attach the Phase Connector Sensor to the wires within the meter or fuse box Unpacking the product When you unpack your CENT A METER make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place in case you need to later transport or return it for servicing In the box you will find Main Unit Receiver Remote Transmitter Current Sensor Batteries x 6 AA User manual with Wall Bracket AA alkaline MANUAL Batteries The Portable Main Unit Receiver and the Remote Transmitter both use 3 x UM 3 AA 1 5V alkaline batteries Do not use other types of batteries No other power source is necessary to run the units Loading the batteries Main Unit Receiver Remote Transmitter Diagram Instructions Instructions Install the batteries by matching Remove the cover with a J _ the correct polarity Always use screwdriver Then follow the same i the correct battery type 3 x UM 3 instructions as the main unit E _ AA 1 5V alkaline batteries etf Once done replace the cover and Owe Warning Reversing the polarity screw back the cover onto the unit i may damage the product NOTE Replace the batteries whenever the weak battery mark main or remote N
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