User Guide - Plug In Solar
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1. Food and Rural Affairs At the time of printing of this manual the C02 emissions factor used in wattson is 0 48152 kg kWh Special messages Wattson also displays the following messages OUT OF RANGE Means there is no communication with the transmitter LOW SENSOR BATTERY Means the transmitter batteries are running low Change 4xAA batteries as soon as possible to avoid missing data collection REPLACE SENSOR BATTERY Means that the transmitter batteries have failed LOW MAIN BATTERY Means the Wattson display unit battery is low Note when the battery gets within 5 minutes of expiring the Wattson will drop into low power mode Settings By holding the button down for longer than 5 seconds at any time you will enter the SETTINGS mode You can exit the settings mode at any time by holding the switch down for a short time less than 3 seconds to switch the display off You can select the individual settings by tilting the display and choose with a short press of the button Set the language LANG By tilting the display you can see the different languages available You can select the language by a short press of the button Reset the energy generated counter ZERO By tilting the display you reset the energy generated counter This is an alternative method to the gentle shake when displaying in that mode Turn off colours LEDS By tilting the display you can switch off on the coloured lights LEDS Unpair the d2. not be held liable or any losses or injury that may result 94 Notes Wattson display 1 1 Front face Stirnplatte Face avant Voorzijde Parte anteriore 2 DC socket DC Buchse Sortie C C Aansluiting gelijkstroom Presa CC 3 USB socket USB Anschluss Sortie USB USB aansluitpunt Presa USB 4 Reset button Reset knopf Bouton reset Knop reset Pulsante reset 5 Air vent Luftung Ventilation Ventilatie opening Aerazione 6 Button Knopf Bouton Taste Pulsante 7 Feet FiBe Pieds Poten Piedini 8 Back face Rickenplatte Face arri re Achterzijde Parte posteriore WM INT 3 0 07 12 Plug In Solar 289 London Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9QU 01444 239807 info pluginsolar co uk www pluginsolar co uk
3. and is a little more active then maybe the TV or stereo are on Above your average red If the light is bright red and it is very active then a lot of electricity is being used one or more high power appliances may be on such as kettles cookers heaters or tumble dryers Exporting electricity green If the light is green more energy is being generated than being used Display options using tilt technology Wattson has been designed to be positioned on its feet 1 or on its front face 2 A backward tilt changes units between watts money and carbon 3 By tilting Wattson the unit of measurement changes from power in watts or KW to cost per year in S to amount of carbon used or saved in kg or tonnes The cost figure indicates how much the electricity would cost if you left everything in the house exactly as it is for a whole year or how much you earn for Solar Plus users if the sun shone 24 7 all year round The tariffs for energy cost and generated energy payment can be easily updated using Holmes software available for download at www wattsonsolar com The carbon figure is the equivalent amount of carbon used or saved by the electricity you use or generate Carbon emissions calculations have been provided by AMEE which has used the methodology for greenhouse gas emissions associated with the consumption of grid electricity in the United Kingdom established by the UK Government s Department of Environment
4. d Wattson has an internal battery pack that will provide power for between 5 32 hours depending on what mode it is set to How much power does Wattson use 4 watts in modes with colours and numbers and less than 1 watt in night mode What is the transmitter button for The button on the transmitter changes the rate at which the transmitter sends new information to the Wattson display unit the update rate The update rate can be set to low medium or high The slower the rate he less often the information will change on your Wattson display but the onger your batteries will last Using the low update rate could extend the ife of your batteries by over 2 months The light on the transmitter will indicate the update rate by pulsing in time To change the rate briefly press the button The new rate is indicated by he flashes of the LED 3 flashes high update rate 2 flashes medium update rate 1 flash low update rate Viewing your energy use history Wattson can store up to 4 weeks of energy use history which can be uploaded to your computer via the USB lead We have developed software Holmes for your PC Mac which will allow you to look at the history of your electricity use over a period of days weeks or months Please visit www wattsonsolar com to download the software The USB lead connects via the socket on Wattson s back face Looking after Wattson To get the best out of Wattson for years to come
5. ets on the transmitter Plug the sensor lead s measuring electricity usage into the socket s marked 1 2 or 3 If using the Y cable please refer to the Easifit installation guide Plug the sensor lead measuring electricity generation into the socket marked 2 Son 3 Fit batteries or attach power Either insert the 4 AA batteries provided or connect the DC power supply and the transmitter s LED will begin to flash Battery Installation Make sure the end of the battery marked goes in the end of the tray marked Mains Power Plug power supply unit firmly into socket on transmitter DO NOT store unused batteries in transmitter For best operation make sure that the white aerial on the transmitter is extended Metal and dense building materials will shorten the range of transmission and should be avoided where possible Warning The transmitter must not be left hanging from its leads or put strain on your wiring The transmitter must be protected from water and the elements and must not be used outdoors this will invalidate your warranty 5 Display options using the button Wattson only has 1 button Pressing the button shows which mode Wattson is in pressing again changes the display mode To turn the display unit off press and hold the button down until GOODBYE starts to scroll Continuing to hold the button until GOODBYE has scrolled completely will enter SETTINGS mode Number Modes gt Gr
6. id Shows how much power is being imported from ve or exported to ve the grid for Solar Plus users Usage Shows how much power is being used at this time Solar Shows how much power is being generated for Solar Plus users Total Energy Generated This is a counter showing how much energy has been generated in Kwh s U in Kgs carbon KG or money This counter can be reset to zero by giving the display a gentle shake Colour Modes Colours Only The light changes from blue low usage through purple medium to red high usage For Solar Plus users the light turns green when energy is being exported to the grid Night Mode This mode reduces the number of lights that are on reducing the amount of energy the display uses Wattson continues to receive and store data in this mode Clock Mode Time is displaved together with power either in colour or as numbers in watts for 3 seconds everv minute Vou can toggle between colours and number displav bv tilting Wattson Vou will need to connect to Holmes in order to set the time see Viewing vour energv use historv Colour displav The Wattson has a lovelv svstem of coloured lights which can change to reflect the amount of electricitv being used at the time Below your average blue A pure blue colour with a gentle breathing behaviour indicates that the electricity being used is low maybe just a light or two Your average purple If the colour is showing purple
7. isplay from transmitters UPAIR This instruction allows all transmitters to be decoupled or unpaired from the display unit To re pair a transmitter with the display unit see the trouble shooting guide Some questions answered 10 How do turn Wattson off To turn the display unit off press and hold the button down until it starts to scroll GOODBYE How do reset Wattson If you need to reset the display unit for any reason see Troubleshooting on page 20 insert a pin into the middle air vent hole above the button Wattson will say HELLO How do re pair Wattson f the display unit has forgotten its transmitter for any reason you will need to re pair them Firstly press the transmitter button until the red LED lights continuously Secondly reset Wattson and it will re find the ransmitter The message PAIRING SUCCESSFUL will be displayed How far does the signal go The transmitter uses an FM radio module and can transmit up to 100 meters through air and up to 30 meters through walls depending on he structure of the building The range will be shorter in buildings with hicker walls How do charge Wattson To charge wattson plug the charger into the DC socket The power charger supplied will charge the batteries fully in 24 hours The Wattson does not charge via the USB socket How portable is Wattson We suggest that you keep wattson powered and use its portability in short bursts How is the Wattson display powere
8. please follow these guidelines Clean the plastic parts of Wattson with a damp cloth only The holes are designed to keep Wattson cool and should not be blocked or covered Blocking the vents can cause Wattson to overheat and damage the circuitry Please contact us or an authorised repair agent if any repairs are needed and use only the replacement parts we recommend For details on returns policy please visit our Knowledge Base diykyoto helpserve com Please do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry yourself as this will invalidate your warranty Troubleshooting 12 No lights on your Wattson when you switch it on 1 Make sure the display unit is connected to power or its batteries are fully charged Full battery charge takes around 24 hours but Wattson can still display your energy use whilst it charges Note that Wattson does not charge via the USB connection 2 Reset Wattson manually as described on page 15 If Wattson hasn t heard from the transmitter for a little while it will show OUT OF RANGE on its display 1 Take Wattson closer to the transmitter 2 Check that the transmitter LED is flashing If not check the power supply or transmitter batteries and replace if necessary 3 If the display unit has a flashing dot on the left of the display and the OUT OF RANGE message then you may need to re pair the display and transmitter see page 15 Can t attach the sensor clip to your elect
9. ricity wire If there is not enough space to simply attach the clip to one of the wires please consult a certified electrician They may be able to fit the clip within your fusebox or distribution unit DO NOT under any circumstance attempt this yourself If Wattson displays 0W 1 Check th Di you have at least one electrical appliance switched on 2 Check that the transmitter LED is flashing see OUT OF RANGE 3 Check that the sensors are firmly plugged into the transmitter 4 Check that the sensor clips are connected to a single cored electrical wire This is the most common cause of zero readings If you still are still having trouble please submit a support ticket at the HelpDesk diykyoto helpserve com Safety guide 13 To avoid power surge disruption disconnect the cable between the sensor clip and transmitter during any electrical storm Do not use Wattson in or near water or in high moisture areas such as the bathroom Do not use the sensor clip and transmitter outside Outdoor usage of the Wattson will invalidate your warranty Keep Wattson away from heat sources such as radiators stoves heaters and any other heat generating products Do not leave old used batteries in the transmitter unit for any length of time and remove batteries when using DC power supply as they may leak and cause corrosion f Wattson is misused or you do not follow these instructions Energeno Ltd can
10. splay When connected to a Solar PV power system it will also show how much energy you are generating Wattson can also store up to 28 days of energy which can be downloaded to your computer and viewed using software available from our website www wattsonsolar com Extreme care must be taken when working with electrical equipment as touching exposed electrical wires or components may result in electrocution causing death In AUSTRALIA Wattson must be installed by a licensed electrician The sensor clips are connected to the transmitter which sends the data wirelessly to the Wattson display The display is portable so can be located anywhere in your home up to 100 meters through air or 30 meters through walls but should be kept powered for best results Installing the sensors and transmitter 1 Attach the sensor clips The sensor clips must be attached to single core cables either live or neutral in order to measure the electrical power Simply undo the clip and fit it around the relevant cable Make sure the clip top is firm and secure in the clip base Warning The cables must be easily accessible for the sensor clip to be fitted if they are not please consult a qualified electrician Further information on www wattsonsolar com In AUSTRALIA this step must be undertaken by a licensed electrician Please see Quickstart Guide for exact placement of sensor clips on cables 2 Plug in the sensor lead s There are 4 sock
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