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OWL USB CONNECT
USER GUIDE
© 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009
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  • Page 1 OWL USB CONNECT USER GUIDE © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 1 of 36...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1 LICENSE AGREEMENT ..............4 1.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.............. 5 USING USB CONNECT ..............8 2.1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..............8 2.2 CONNECTING THE USB CONNECT ............. 9 2.3 SETTINGS SCREEN ................ 10 2.3.1 Parameters ......................... 11 2.3.2 Tariffs ........................... 12 2.3.3 Sensors ........................15 2.3.4 Applying Settings ....................

  • Page 3: 1.0 Getting Started

    1.0 GETTING STARTED Run the installation program file “setup” from the CD Proceed to the License Agreement Acceptance by pressing the [Next>] key. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 3 of 36...

  • Page 4: License Agreement

    LICENSE AGREEMENT Select “I Agree” and press [Next>] to move to next stage of installation A copy of the License Agreement is available on the CD © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 4 of 36...

  • Page 5: Software Installation

    The installation of the OWL Home Energy Monitor program will default to “C:\Program Files\2SE\The Owl Home Energy Monitor\”. A different folder location can be used to install The OWL Home Energy Monitor application by selecting the [Browse…] button. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009...
  • Page 6 Check to see which disk has enough room to load the program using the [Disk Cost…] button Confirm that you are ready to proceed with the installation by selecting [Next>] button. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 6 of 36...
  • Page 7 The Owl Home Energy Monitor software is being installed. The OWL Home Energy Monitor has been successfully installed. To exit from the installation select the [Close] button. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 7 of 36...

  • Page 8: 2.0 Using Usb Connect

    2.0 USING USB CONNECT From the START Menu select “The OWL Home Energy Monitor” PRODUCT REGISTRATION Product registration is required to validate your product guarantee and to inform you via e-mail of any software updates that will be accessible as a download from the website.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Usb Connect

    CONNECTING THE USB CONNECT Using the supplied USB cable, connect the USB Receiver shown below to one of the USB ports on your PC. A warning screen will be displayed if your computer has not found your receiver. Please check connections or if plugged in remove and try connecting again.

  • Page 10: Settings Screen

    SETTINGS SCREEN The settings screen is split into 3 windows:- • Parameters For setting up the voltage and greenhouse multiplication or conversion factor with links to related websites that could help you with finding out the conversion factor relating to your utility company.

  • Page 11: Parameters

    Parameters 2.3.1 To change the Supply Voltage rating place cursor over the current value and select. The box will be highlighted by a blue line around the edge of the Supply Voltage rating box. Change the value and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 12: Tariffs

    Tariffs 2.3.2 A nominal tariff has been preset within the software but this can be changed or removed as required. To introduce your current tariff plan or additional tariff plans for evaluation purposes select the [Add] key. A tariff window will open with no values set within the bands or start times for weekdays or weekends.
  • Page 13 Check the box associated with the “Band” you intend to set with Cost per kWh and time of day that value starts to be charged. Repeat as required for additional bands within the same plan. Select the “Weekends” tab either to set up specific weekend rates or to duplicate the weekday settings.
  • Page 14 Repeat as required for other Tariff plans. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 14 of 36...

  • Page 15: Sensors

    Sensors 2.3.3 As the receiver detects sensors in range it will add them to the Sensors window and can identify up to 10. Drag and drop the sensor unit you wish to monitor into the table alongside the sensors found. Insert a name to identify this sensor.
  • Page 16 Select the appropriate plan to be associated to that sensor © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 16 of 36...

  • Page 17: Applying Settings

    Applying Settings 2.3.4 The voltage, GHG Factor & tariff settings you have set needs to be applied for it to be carried through to the Visualisor for use within the charts. Select the [Apply] button to apply changes made to settings. Confirm that you wish to apply changes made to settings by selecting the [Yes] button.

  • Page 18: Reverting Back To Previous Settings

    Reverting Back to Previous Settings 2.3.5 By selecting the [Revert] button resets the voltage, GHG Factor & tariff settings to the previous settings last used. Confirm that you wish to revert back to previously saved settings by selecting the [Yes] button. All settings will revert back to previous applied settings and be used for charting purposes in the “Visualisor”...

  • Page 19: Monitoring Multiple Sensors

    Monitoring Multiple Sensors 2.3.6 Up to 10 Sensors can be received by the USB Connect at any one time. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 19 of 36...

  • Page 20: Visualisor

    VISUALISOR Use charts to visualise the data collected by the USB Connect from your sensors. The chart view options are split into Simple and Advanced. The simple view enables the sensor to be monitored to be selected from the sensors added in the Settings page and to enable Min/Max markers.
  • Page 21 • Cost Chart Shows the cost of electricity as it is being used, calculated from the tariff setting you have set up for the sensor within the settings page and the calculated electricity in use (kW). • GHG Chart Shows the calculated CO2 emissions for generating the electricity you are currently using based upon the GHG Conversion Factor you have used within the settings page..

  • Page 22: Numeric Live Data

    Numeric Live Data 2.4.2 The live data for a sensor can be viewed numerically by selecting “Numeric” within the advanced function of the chart. To revert back to the chart select “Chart”. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 22 of 36...

  • Page 23: Historical Data Charts

    Historical Data Charts 2.4.3 The collected data for a sensor can be viewed by un-checking the live usage box within the advanced function of the chart. This will take you into the top level of the data shown as data used on a yearly timeline.
  • Page 24 Monthly Daily © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 24 of 36...
  • Page 25 Hourly Per Minute © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 25 of 36...

  • Page 26: Predictive Charts

    Predictive Charts 2.4.4 Based on the Historical Usage to date use the Predicted usage function to predict how much you would use or could cost using current tariff plan. Predicted energy that would be used in 2009, based on energy used to date in 2009.

  • Page 27: Data Point Values

    Data Point Values 2.4.5 By passing the cursor over a data point in a Live Usage, Actual Usage or Predictive Usage chart will open a pop up window displaying the Energy, Cost and GHG Emission data point values and the associated Min/Max values.
  • Page 28 Comparing tariff plans using Actual data. Comparing tariff plans using Predicted data. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 28 of 36...

  • Page 29: Exporting Data

    EXPORTING DATA The live and collected data can be exported to a .csv file that can be opened up with spreadsheet type applications. The exported data is downloaded in columns under the following headings in the following order:- Sensor Sensor identification associated with exported data. Time Timestamp of when data was recorded.

  • Page 30: Exporting Live Chart Data

    Exporting Live Chart Data 2.5.1 Using the export function when viewing live data will download the current data as shown in the 2 minute live usage chart. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 30 of 36...

  • Page 31: Exporting Historical Chart Data

    Exporting Historical Chart Data 2.5.2 Using the export function when viewing collected data will download the data depending upon option selected:- • Data from current chart being displayed. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 31 of 36...
  • Page 32 • All data collected between 2 dates for sensor in current chart. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 32 of 36...
  • Page 33 • All data collected for sensor in current chart. © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 33 of 36...

  • Page 34: How To Convert Exported Data

    How to convert exported data? 2.5.3 Calculations to convert Exported data are as follows:- • Current (Amps) Amps Value ÷ 1 ie: 0.19 ÷ 1 = 0.19Amps Energy (kW) kW value ÷ 1,000 ie: 4.4 ÷ 1,000 = 0.0044kW (or 4.4W) Cost (£) Cost value ÷...

  • Page 35: Chart Printing

    CHART PRINTING A simple version of the charts can be printed by selecting the [Print] button at the bottom right hand corner of the chart. Live Data 2.6.1 © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 35 of 36...

  • Page 36: Historical Data

    Historical Data 2.6.2 © 2 Save Energy plc 31/03/2009 Page 36 of 36...

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