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Wireless Electricity Monitor
Art. no 36-4500
Modell efergy e
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  • Page 1 Wireless Electricity Monitor Art. no 36-4500 Modell efergy e...
  • Page 2 Points worth bearing in mind! • Other wireless equipment operating on the same frequency band may reduce the range of the product. • The range of all wireless equipment is affected by obstacles between the transmitter and the receiver (a concrete wall reduces the signal far more than a plasterboard partition, for example).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Contents 2. Introduction ....................4 3. Safety ......................5 4. Package contents ..................6 5. Buttons and functions ..................7 5.1 Locating the power feed cable of your electricity meter (UK/Irland) ....7 5.2 Locating the power feed cable for your electricity meter (SE) (NO) (FI) .....9 6. Installation ....................11 6.1 Fitting the sensors ..................11 6.2 Connect the sensor to the transmitter ............11 7. Linking the transmitter and display unit ............12 8. Setting the time and date ................13 9. Single tariff setup ..................14 10. Multiple tariff setup ..................16 11. Display information ..................18 12. Symbols on display ..................22 13. Toubleshooting/FAQ ..................23 14. Disposal .......................25 15. Specifications ....................25...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2. Introduction Wireless Electricity Monitor Art. no 36-4500 Model efergy e The metering and monitoring of energy is the basis for saving energy. You need this information in order to know where and how you can save money. Efergy is an electricity monitor which shows how much electrical energy is being consumed in your home at the actual moment you read the display. The display can also inform the consumer how much the consumed energy costs. You can walk around your home with the display unit and turn electrical devices on and off to see the difference in power consumption directly on the display. Please read the entire instruction manual before using the product and save it for future reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and any necessary changes made to technical data. If you have any questions regarding technical problems please contact Customer Services.

  • Page 5: Safety

    3. Safety IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION A FEW SIMPLE PRECAU- TIONARY MEASURES BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. Efergy electricity monitors are easy to install. Still, there are some essential safety rules that you must be conscious of: In the UK or Ireland the installation of the electricity monitor is easy, since the only thing that is required is to connect a sensor to the incoming mains power cable. If you still feel unsure as to how to fit the sensor, we recommend that you contact a qualified electrician. In the Nordic countries a 3-phase system is used, which means that one must install all three included sensors. The sensor clamps should be clamped over the incoming electrical cables in or outside the distribution box. Contact a qualified electrician if you are in any doubt as to how to fit the sensors. Read and follow the important information contained in the following pages. Remember that the electricity monitor’s sensors do not need to have direct electrical contact at the measuring point. The sensors should sit around the cable. If you find something unusual in or around the distribution box such as loose cables, bare cables, burn marks, holes in the insulation material or any other damage, etc. you must immediately stop work and contact your electric company or the person responsible for electrical installations. Do not force or bend the cables in any way whilst fitting the sensors. If you are uneasy or have any questions regarding the fitting of the electricity monitor’s sensors, contact a qualified electrician immediately. The sensors will not need to be removed at all during the normal useful operating life of the electricity monitor. However, the transmitter and display unit require batteries that will need to be...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    4. Package contents 3 x sensors (current transformers) Sensor Transmitter 1 x transmitter 1 x display unit (receiver) The package also contains: 1 x USB cable. 1 x booklet with advice on how to save energy. 1 x CD-ROM software disc. 1 x instruction manual. The sensors should be clamped onto the in- Receiver coming mains power cables leading into the distribution box. All electricity consumed in the household enters through these cables. The sensors measure the current which passes through these cables. A reading of the amount of current is then wirelessly sent to the display unit via the transmitter. The energy consumption is shown directly on the display.

  • Page 7: Buttons And Functions

    [time period] Save and finish. ] Step left. ◄ ] Step right. ► [unit/set] Confirm setting and advance. [function] (on top) Function button for display setup. [link] (on back) Link button for wireless linking to the transmitter. [time set. alarm on/off] (on back) Setting the time. Transmitter Button for the wireless linking of the transmitter and receiver/display unit. 5.1 Locating the power feed cable of your electricity meter/distribution box (UK/Irland) The Efergy electricity monitor is installed by clamping the sensor around the mains power feeder cable entering into your electricity meter. Locating your electricity meter Find your electricity meter and check which type you have. It is normally found on an outer wall, in the garage, in the cellar or in a utility room. If you live in a flat, it may be located near the entry door, in the stairway, or in the cellar. Make sure the cables exiting the bottom of the electricity meter are accessible. Modern offices and flats can have safety panels which protect the cables entering the electricity meter. If this is your situation, we recommend that you contact a qualified electrician.
  • Page 8 Finding the power supply feed cable Diagram 1 There are four cables at the bottom of the electricity meter. The cable on the right (cable 4) is always the live feed cable (Active phase) from the meter to the fuse box (see diagram 1). Certain installations have cables 1 and 2 entirely or partially covered in order to hinder modification or home installation of cables before the meter (see diagram 2). Connect the sensor to cable 4 (on the far right). Meters with dual tariffs (see diagram 3) often have an extra cable between cable 3 and 4. The extra cable has a smaller diameter than the other cables and leads to another electricity meter close by. Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Newer installations normally have two cables on the underside of the meter. One of the cables is the earth cable and the other is the feed cable. The sensor should be clamped around the feed cable (normally coloured brown). If you have a 3-phase supply or if you have an Economy 7 meter you will need several sensors. The extra sensors easily connect to the socket at the base of the transmitter. N.B. The electricity monitor comes with 3 sensors.

  • Page 9: Locating The Power Feed Cable For Your Electricity Meter (Se) (No) (Fi)

    All work inside distribution boxes/consumer units must be carried out by competent electricians. 5.2 Locating the power feed cable of your electricity meter (SE) (NO) (FI) The Efergy electricity monitor is installed by clamping the sensor clips around the incoming mains power cables leading to your electricity meter. Locating your electricity meter/distribution box Find out where your meter is located. It is normally found on an outer wall, in the garage, in the cellar or in a utility room. If you live in a flat, it may be located near the entry door, in the stairway, or in the cellar. Make sure the cables exiting the bottom of the electricity meter are accessible.
  • Page 10 Finding the power supply feed cable In Sweden, Norway and Finland there are four feed cables entering the electricity meter: 3 live phases (L1, L2, L3) and 1 neutral (N). The neutral cable is usually blue and the live cables are black or brown. Cables L1 – L2 – L3 are live and it is these that the sensors should be attached to. Electricity meter Transmitter Sensor (3x) Safety You should under no circumstances connect a sensor to a cable if any of the cables lead- ing to the meter is damaged in any way. No cables need to be cut. Do not clip any cables. Do not break any seals or such on the meter. Contact your local electricity supplier if you are at all uncertain about fitting the sen- sors to the correct cables. All work inside distribution boxes/consumer units must be carried out by competent electricians.

  • Page 11: Installation

    6. Installation - fitting 6.1 Fitting the sensors The sensors should be clamped onto one (UK) or three (SE) (NO) (FIN) live feed cables. The sensors can be used on cables up to 12 mm in diameter. The sensor must not be fitted to the cable using force. 1. Find your live feed cable (UK), cables (SE) (NO) (FI). 2. Press the release cap outwards to open the sensor. 3. Make sure that you have the correct cable and place the sensor around the cable. 4. Press the sensor together and a click will be heard when the release cap locks. 5. Fit a sensor onto each live feed cable L1, L2, L3 (SE) (NO) (FI). 6.2 Connect the sensor to the transmitter Plug the sensors into the sockets on the bottom of the transmitter. The sensors/plugs do not have to be in any particular order. The sensor meters the current which passes through these cables. A reading of the amount of drawn current is then wirelessly sent to the display unit via the transmitter. The energy consump- tion is shown directly on the display.

  • Page 12: Linking The Transmitter And Display Unit

    7. Linking the transmitter and display unit 1. Start by inserting three AA/LR6 batteries into the transmitter’s battery compartment, and three AAA/LR03 batteries in the display unit’s battery compartment. Tip: If the transmitter is located outdoors, it is extra important to use good quality batteries. Use alkaline batteries which withstand cold better. Tip: If syn- chronisation is successful, the signal symbol will appear on the display. Symbol for transmition If unsuccess- ─ ─ ─ ful, will appear on the 2. Hold in the [link] but- 3. Press the button on the display. ton on the back of the front of the transmitter display unit for 2 sec- once whilst the signal Unsuccessful onds.

  • Page 13: Setting The Time And Date

    8. Setting the time and date The electricity monitor must be programmed with the correct time and date in order to give accurate information. N.B. Make sure that the time and date of the electricity monitor match the time and date on your computer, otherwise you may experience difficulty when transferring data. Remember that you will have to change from summer to winter time manually. Setting the time and date: Step 1 On the back of the display there is a settings button [time set alarm on/off]. Press and hold in this button for two seconds. The hours display will begin to flash. Set the correct hour us- ing the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Press [unit/set] to confirm and ◄ ► to advance to the minutes setting. Step 2 Set the correct minutes using the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Press ◄...

  • Page 14: Single Tariff Setup

    9. Single tariff setup The electricity monitor must be programmed with the correct unit cost per kWh if it is to provide you with accurate cost readings. Set the tariff as follows (valid only if you DO NOT have a dual tariff meter): First enter the settings mode: Press and hold in [unit/set] for two seconds. N.B. If no button is pushed for 20 seconds the display will go back to normal display mode without saving any changes. Step 1. Voltage Press and hold in [unit/set] for two seconds. 230* flashes (230 V is the default setting). Change the voltage using the [ ] and [ ] buttons if you have a different mains ◄ ► voltage. Press [unit/set] to confirm and to advance to the currency setting. * Even if you have a 400 V supply, the voltage per phase is 230 V. Step 2. Currency Set the correct currency (kr, €, $ or ) using the using the ₤...
  • Page 15 Step 3. Single tariff TARIFF appears and 1 flashes. Press [unit/set] to confirm if you have just one single tariff. Refer to section 10 if you have an elec- tricity meter for dual tariffs. Tip: During the entire installation process you may press [time pe- riod] to save your settings and return to normal display mode. Step 4. Costs Set the correct tariff using the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Press [unit/set] ◄ ► to confirm and continue. Step 5. kg CO (kg carbon dioxide per kWh) The kg CO /kWh can be adjusted with the [ ] and [ ] buttons.

  • Page 16: Multiple Tariff Setup

    10. Multiple tariff setup N.B. This section only applies if you have multiple tariffs. If you have an electricity meter with dual tariff rates, you need to programme the electricity monitor for this function. Step 1. Activation of dual tariffs Press and hold in [unit/set] for two seconds. The value for the set voltage (230 V) will begin to flash. Press [unit/set] two times to confirm and open the dual tariff settings mode. TARIFF appears and 1 flashes. Select the number of tariffs using the [ ] and [...
  • Page 17 Step 3. Set TARIFF 1. The default tariff flashes. Set the correct tariff (unit cost per kWh) using the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Press [unit/set] to ◄ ► confirm. The next activated tariff will appear on the display (2, 3 or 4 depending on the number of activated tariffs). Steg 4. Set TARIFF 2 (or 3, 4) The default tariff flashes. Set the correct tariff (unit cost per kWh) using the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Press [unit/set] to...

  • Page 18: Display Information

    11. Display information Press [function] to select a display of the present energy consumption, previous consumption or average consumption. Energy now Average History Displays the values at Displays the mean Displays earlier values. the present time. average value. Choose between day/ Choose from kW, £ per Choose between week/month, period’s day and kg CO per day. day/week/month average consumption and period’s average in kWh, cost or carbon consumption in kWh, dioxide emissions* and cost or carbon dioxide period to be displayed. emissions*. * Amount of CO (in kilograms) produced for the electricity you have consumed. The amount of CO produced depends on how your electrical energy is produced e.g. hydro- electric-, wind-, coal-power, etc. It is up to you to determine and set the CO per kWh value. (Refer to section 9, Step 5)
  • Page 19 Energy now Press [unit/set] to switch the display information between different readings: £ per day kg CO per day Total energy consumption Energy cost so far today. Carbon dioxide produced just now. so far today. Average Press [time period] several times to select display of energy consumption. Day (today’s consumption) – Week (this week’s consumption) – Month (this month’s consumption)*. * Day (from 00.00 to 23.59) – Week (Saturday to Sunday) – Month (first to last day of the month).
  • Page 20 Press [unit/set] to switch the display information between kWh (energy consumption) – £ (cost) – kg CO (amount of CO History Press [time period] several times to select display of energy consumption. Day (today’s consumption) – Week (this week’s consumption) – Month (this month’s consumption)*. * Day (from 00.00 to 23.59) – Week (Saturday to Sunday) – Month (first to last day of the month).
  • Page 21 Switch between days/weeks/months using the [ ] and [ ] buttons to compare energy ◄ ► consumption over different periods. Press [unit/set] to switch the display information between kWh (energy consumption) – £ (cost) – kg CO (amount of CO...

  • Page 22: Symbols On Display

    12. Symbols on display The following symbols appear on the display: This symbol flashes when the display unit batteries are low. This symbol flashes when the transmitter batteries are low. The alarm is activated: The alarm is deactivated: USB cable connected.

  • Page 23: Toubleshooting/Faq

    13. Toubleshooting/FAQ If I remove the battery, will I lose all my saved data? No, the information is saved in the internal memory and is not lost when the battery is changed. How do I reset the display (erase all data and start over)? Press and hold in [function] and [unit/set] simultaneously, Voltage (230 V) flashes when everything has been erased. N.B. If you reset the electricity monitor all information on previous consumption is erased. However, time and date information is saved in the memory. What is the transmitter’s range? The range is up to 40 metres in a normal home. The 433 MHz frequency is very suitable for this purpose. With good conditions the signals are able to span up to three floors. The display shows – – – . What does it mean? Move the display unit closer to the transmitter and press [link]. If the problem persists, contact our Customer Services.
  • Page 24 It is not possible to transfer data to computers using Windows Vista and Windows 7. In order to be able to transfer data to computers using Windows Vista and Windows 7, the UAC (User Account Control) must be disabled/turned off by going to the Control Panel and selecting Change User Account Settings. My electricity consumption is entered in the wrong week in the data software compared to the monitor. If, for example, the electricity consumption data stored in the monitor for the first week in July is entered into the software on the computer as the consumption for the last week in June, this means that you need to upgrade your version of the software from the included version i.e. 1.10, to the newer version i.e. elink 2.0. The software can be downloaded free from efergy’s website.

  • Page 25: Disposal

    How do I clear the monitor display? Press and hold in both the [TIME PERIOD] and [UNIT SET] buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until CLr appears on the display. Does the electricity monitor work with Windows 7? The electricity monitor is compatible with both the 32-bit and 64-bit version of Windows 7. 14. Disposal Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product. If you are unsure of how to dispose of this product, please contact your local authority. 15. Specifications Model: efergy e Frequency: 433 MHz Transmission intervals: 6 – 12 – 18 seconds Range: > 40 metres Measuring voltage: 110 – 400 V Measuring current: 50 mA – 95 A Accuracy: > 90 % Backlight: Activated between 18:00 and 06:00...

  • Page 26: Installing The Provided Software

    16. Installing the provided software Step 1. Preparations before software installation First, ensure that any previous versions of the software have been uninstalled. If you are re-installing efergy elink software, you must uninstall any previous versions of the elink software and any files/folders related to it before installing the new version. Note: Follow these installation instructions carefully. 1. Make sure that the latest versions of Adobe AIR and Java are installed on your computer before beginning to install the provided software (efergy elink). 2. Check that the latest versions of Java and Adobe AIR are installed on your computer. If not, install the missing software and re-start your computer. There is an icon for Java on your Control Panel, click on the icon to see which version you have. It is advised that you update to the latest version. A. Retrieve Adobe AIR from get.adobe.com/air/ or ADOBE’s website. You might need to...
  • Page 27 B. Retrieve Java from: www.java.com 3. Check that your UAC (User Account Control) is: • Turned off (applies to Windows Vista). • Lowered to no higher than level 3 (applies to Windows 7). Procedure: Open the Control Panel and select User Accounts. Click on Change User Account Settings and check/change the settings. Click OK to return to the main menu. 4. Make sure you are logged on as the administrator (select Run as Administrator).
  • Page 28 Step 2. Installing efergy elink 2.0 software 1. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the 2. Click on Windows. computer’s CD player, open Explorer and 3. Click on the ELINK V2.1 for Windows click on ELINK V2.1. icon, and then click on Next in the subse- quent boxes. 4. Click on Install when the “Ready to 6. Accept the licence agreement by clicking install” box appears. on I accept the terms …...
  • Page 29 8. Make sure that the Launch the CP210… 9. The next stage of the installation will now box has been selected. Click on Finish to begin. Click on Install to continue. finish the first stage of the installation. 10. Wait while the driver is installed. 11. Click on OK.
  • Page 30 12. Click on Finish to end the installation. 13. Click on Unblock in the “Windows Secu- rity Alert” box. 14. Make sure that the time and date on the computer and electricity monitor are the same. Connect the electricity monitor to one of your computer USB ports using the provided cable. 15. Depending on your computer, it could take 15 to 30 seconds for the computer to recognize the electricity monitor and install the relevant drivers. Wait until the installation is completely finished and a prompt comes onto the screen asking you to specify which device you have connected. Select e2 Wireless Energy Monitor and click on select device. 16. In the event that your computer does not find your electricity monitor: Unplug the USB cable, wait for 15 to 20 seconds and then plug the cable into another USB port on the same computer. 17. Reset the Change User Account Settings.
  • Page 31 Step 3. Running the program 1. Click on the elink icon on the desktop to run the program. 2. Adjusting your settings: Click on Settings.
  • Page 32 User settings Enter your Name, Country, Postcode, Carbon ratio (kg carbon dioxide per kWh) and Voltage. The value can be set using the [ ] and [ ] buttons. Press [UNIT/SET] to confirm and continue. ◄ ► Target Set the Time period (time period for comparison of energy consumption). Choose from: Day, Week or Month. Set the Target (the consumption you wish to stay below (000-999)). Set the unit displayed, kWh, £ or kg carbon (value of CO emission corresponding to your energy consumption). Time and Data (time synchronisation and data editing) The Sync Date function, for synchronising time is not available on this product. The time must be set manually. Reset Data (deletes your settings and any saved data).
  • Page 33 Periods (enter tariff) 1. Click on Add period… to create one or more tariffs. The tariff units are named P1, P2, etc. 2. Enter a tariff and the time and the days for each period in turn. 3. Click on Apply and save settings to save your settings. Click on Clear to delete your settings. Tiers (for those with tiered rates) 1. Click on Add tier… to create one or more cost levels. The tiers are named T1, T2, etc. 2. Enter the threshold value in kWh per month. 3. Enter your tariff per kWh. 4. Click on Apply and save settings to save your settings. Click on Clear to delete your settings.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Monthly standing charge (divide quarterly figure by 3) 1. Enter the fixed amount you pay to your supplier every month. 2. Click on Apply and save settings to save your settings. Click on Clear to delete your settings. Troubleshooting Click on troubleshooting to open a contact box. Describe your problem for the manufacturer. Fill in your name and e-mail address and click on Send email. Step 4. Collect data from the electricity monitor When all the settings have been made the elink software is ready for use.
  • Page 35 Step 5. Viewing saved readings A. Current Displays your current energy usage and cost. Note: This function can only be displayed if the receiver is connected to a computer. B. History This feature is for reviewing your usage over the past Days, Months and Years. Comments called stickies can be added to help you remember events which influenced the usage: 1. Left-click on the desired day. 2. “Add stickie” appears. Click on the box. 3. Write a note/comment in the box on the left.
  • Page 36 C. Manage This feature enables you to compare the cost of your energy consumption from different suppliers. Demand Plan Allows you to review how much energy you Allows you to see if you are over or under your consumed over various time intervals. planned energy consumption for a 30-day or 100-day interval. Add Utility Compare Click Add to add another electricity Compare the cost of your energy consumption provider. Click on Save Changes to save. from various suppliers to find the best deal for you.
  • Page 37 D. Energy report This feature enables you to send energy reports to a specified e-mail address: 1. Select the interval using the Report Type box. Select either Daily Report or Monthly Report. 2. Fill in your e-mail address. 3. Write your message. 4. Click on Next. 5. Click on Send email. E. Summary This feature enables you to review total Energy, Cost and CO output.
  • Page 38 Step 6. Backup and Restore Backup 1. Click on the backup symbol. Select Backup. 2. Click on Make New Folder. 3. Click on OK to save. 4. “Data backup successful” appears. Click on OK to complete this procedure. Restore 1. Click on the backup symbol. Select Restore. 2. Select the folder containing the backup files. Click on OK. 3. “Data restore successful. Please quit and restart eLink” will appear when finished. Click on OK to complete this procedure.
  • Page 39 Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Clas Ohlson AB, declares that following product(s): Wireless Power Meter 36-4500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Article 3.1a (Safety): EN 60950-1 Article 3.1b (EMC): EN 301489-1 EN 301489-3 Article 3.2 (Radio): EN 300220-1 EN 300220-2...
  • Page 40 Sverige Kundtjänst Tel: 0247/445 00 Fax: 0247/445 09 E-post: kundtjanst@clasohlson.se Internet www.clasohlson.se Post Clas Ohlson AB, 793 85 INSJÖN Norge Kundesenter Tlf.: 23 21 40 00 Faks: 23 21 40 80 E-post: kundesenter@clasohlson.no Internett www.clasohlson.no Post Clas Ohlson AS, Postboks 485 Sentrum, 0105 OSLO Suomi Asiakaspalvelu Puh.: 020 111 2222...

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