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1. it might cost you over a day or for the month if you continue using energy at your current rate Making small changes by switching off lights when they are not needed or by turning appliances off standby can make all the difference to your annual energy bill Check the display before you leave the house or before going to bed and make sure you are not wasting energy when it s not required Good Luck and let s get saving 2 TREC Be Energy Aware TREC User Manual 3 How it works The TREC monitor shows real time information a wireless signal is sent every six seconds from a transmitter attached via a CT jaw to your meter and then to the display This enables you to view your energy consumption easily showing changes in power consumption when different electrical appliances are used ESY mn Case EIG MAINS TO HOUSE VIA SUPPLY FUSE BOX SWITCHBOARD Have you got everything Contents of your box TREC Display C Transmitter with CT Jaw e Power Adapter for Display e Monitor User Guide Before you get started Safety and care of your monitor It s important you that you observe some simple precautions before using the product The TREC monitor does not require you to carry out any electrical wiring However the transmitter has to be installed at the meter near the electrical supply to your property If you have any doubt about how to install it safely do not attempt to install it yours2. PREC ENERGY AWARE Monitor User Guide Table of contents Introduction How it works Have you got everything Before you get started Setting up your TREC Display Pairing the TREC Display and Transmitter Fitting the Transmitter to your Meter Understanding the TREC Display Adjusting your electricity price Troubleshooting IAM C Technology Technical Information Contact Us oO N O AAA WwW 12 13 14 14 15 16 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Current Cost TREC and making the decision to reduce your energy usage which will ultimately help reduce your electricity bill We fully understand that homes need energy to function however by targeting areas where you can reduce wastage and cut back we can help the planet by reducing our greenhouse emissions Current Cost is the leading global provider of real time home energy monitors As an innovative manufacturer we have successfully distributed over 1 5 million products across the globe The Current Cost ethos is to empower consumers with real time information that helps them understand energy usage and its cost Armed with this information users can then make informed choices and begin to positively change their energy habits We don t want you to stop using energy we would just like to help you reduce the energy that you might be wasting The beauty of the TREC monitor is that it indicates how much energy you re using right now It also illustrates how much
3. dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help COST How to contact us By email info currentcost com By phone 01483 604517 Further information is available at www currentcost com FE ce amp CE
4. e activated 5 If the display shows 0 Watts the display has already been paired and is ready to use If it shows dashes the display and transmitter need pairing It is good practice to uniquely pair your display to avoid cross communication with a neighbour s monitor 6 TREC Be Energy Aware TREC User Manual Pairing the TREC Display and Transmitter 1 Place the transmitter and the display in the same room 2 Locate the tuning button towards the top of the transmitter Button 3 Using a used match pen or similar push and hold the recessed tuning button for nine seconds or until the LED on the transmitter has flashed ONCE only 4 Upon releasing the red LED on the transmitter will rapidly flash for a minute If it doesn t please try again 5 Whilst the LED on the transmitter is flashing press and hold the DOWN AD button on the display until the LED on the display flashes 6 When you release the button the screen will show a flashing tuning signal indicating it s tuning itself to the transmitter 7 When tuned the display screen will show an aerial icon to indicate that tuning has been successful The display will show 0 Watts Fitting the Transmitter to your Meter 1 Now the transmitter and monitor are paired take the black transmitter and attach the CT jaw into the socket on the side of the transmitter Take the transmitter and attached CT jaw to your mains meter Your mains
5. elf Consult a qualified electrician if you are in any doubt Similarly if you notice anything unusual about your electricity supply such as loose wires exposed cabling burn marks or holes in the insulating materials or damage to your meter then STOP immediately and consult a qualified electrician X Do not attempt to repair or service any part of the TREC equipment Contact our customer service department for assistance See page 9 for contact details X Do not immerse the product in water or any other liquids X Do not expose the product to heat flame steamy conditions or extreme cold X Do not open the equipment or touch any of its electronic circuitry X Do not hit strike or drop the equipment If the display gets broken take special care not to touch the liquid crystals X Do not use this product for any purpose other than for which it was intended 1 year Warranty option to extend online 4 TREC Be Energy Aware TREC User Manual 5 Setting up your TREC Display 1 Connect the wire from the display power supply into the port on the back of the display unit 2 3 lt Plug the display power supply into a convenient wall socket Z The Energy Now value on the display will now show dashes The energy monitor should be left powered on at all times to read energy correctly 4 TZ Remove the plastic battery tab from the underside of the black transmitter unit the transmitter will now b
6. le dry location as high as possible where it will not fall within the length of its cable Ensure that the aerial on the transmitter is in an upright position for the best signal strength As soon as this is done the TREC display will start to work No electrical damage can occur to either the electrical installation or the transmitter by choosing the wrong cable 8 TREC Be Energy Aware TREC User Manual 9 Understanding the TREC Display When your TREC display is properly installed you should see a screen similar to the image below DEEE EEEEEEEE Aerial icon confirms information is being read from the transmitter Indicates the number of sensor jaws installed One is standard for most domestic situations Foe The top line of the display shows how much energy you re using right now Test it out by switching a light on and off and watch the figures as they change Be The second line down shows how much money you re spending It will also change as you switch electrical goods on and off The figures change automatically to en show how much it will cost you per day and per month if you neglect to turn off your appliances EEE The third line shows how much you save when you turn an appliance off or spend as you turn it on It also shows you the equivalent decrease or increase in energy usage 10 TREC Be Energy Aware TREC User Manual 11 Troubleshooting Your Current Cost monitor sho
7. meter is often on an outside wall or in your garage utility room or porch If you live in a flat it can often be found outside your front door in the communal staircase The TREC display unit may be left in any room in the home for example in the hallway TIP If you have one electricity meter fit the CT jaw as described below If you have two electricity meters choose the one that supplies your household electricity not the one that supplies your night storage heaters If you do have a second meter and you wish to monitor it a second Daisy Chain CT jaw will be required 2 Find the thick round wires connected to the electricity meter The CT jaw should be placed around the live cable which runs from your meter to your fuse box This is usually the fourth cable from the left PUSH DOWN PUSH OPEN PUSH DOWN ATTACH CT JAW IMPORTANT When looking at the cables leaving the bottom of the meter they should be fully insulated and you should not be able to see any of the cable conductor or core If you do see the live conductor do not touch the cable and consult a qualified electrical installer for advice 3 TZ Choose a place on the cable s length where there is some room around and behind it Encircle the cable with the jaw of the CT Please note it should not be clamped onto the cable It is safe to ease the cable forwards to make room provided this is done gently 4 TZ Place the transmitter in any suitab
8. r Model TREC Product Size 80mm x 92mm x 25mm Receiver 433MHz SRD band Sensor Coding Recognition 10 channels x infinity Daisy Chain CT s All relevant CE approvals Transmitter Model Mini Transmitter Battery Life 4 years replaceable Receiver 433MHz SRD band Manufactured in China for Current Cost Ltd CE Approvals ETSI EN 301 489 3 2002 V1 4 1 EN 300 220 2 V2 1 2 2007 06 EN 50371 2002 EN 60950 1 2006 1 15 105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the
9. rmation above has not resolved your problem either contact our Customer Service Team on 44 0 1483 604517 Alternatively visit www currentcost com fag htm to find our Frequently Asked Questions page or www currentcost com contact html to contact a member of the Current Cost team 12 TREC Be Energy Aware TREC User Manual 13 IAMs Individual Appliance Monitor In home real time individual appliance monitoring is a great addition to the Current Cost TREC energy monitor The IAM individual appliance monitors plug in devices transmit to the display the amount of Watts consumed and the associated cost The TREC can record up to nine IAMs so you can discover the cost and usage of your electrical appliances in the home All accessories for the TREC are available on www currentcost com C Technology Wherever you see the C logo you know it s a member of a family of products that enables you to manage your energy consumption Look out for the logo on other Current Cost products as well as our partner organisations When you buy a C product you can feel safe in the knowledge that it is of the highest standard and that it will communicate with your other C equipment Cha Changes or modifications not expressiy approved by the party responsible for Compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 14 TREC Be Energy Aware TREC User Manual 15 Technical Information Monito
10. uld reach you in perfect condition If you think you have connected it properly but can t get it to work please check the following before contacting us for assistance Adjusting your electricity price The TREC display has been programmed with a default p kWh unit rate If you wish to change the unit rate please follow these steps Push and hold the UP button on the TREC display until the LED flashes then release Push the UP GA or DOWN P button to change from pounds pence dollar cents to euros cents Press the OK button to confirm The price will then start flashing i e c p kWh Push the UP GA or DOWN AP button to adjust the pence cents price of the electricity Press the OK button to confirm Repeat this process to adjust the fraction of a pence cents i e 8 07p c Press the OK button to confirm and the TREC display will resume normal operation change Problem Possible Cause Solution No display Faulty display and Contact supplier or display power supply Corrupted display Faulty display Contact supplier incomplete data Alternating Display picking Pair your transmitter readings up a signal from and display again a neighbours see page 7 transmitter Data does not Incorrect installation Refer to pages 8 amp 9 Costs reading seems excessively high or low Correct tariff has not been set Refer to page 12 Adjusting your electricity price If the info
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