TED 5000 Series Installation Manual

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TED 5000 series is only suitable for use on 120/240V single-phase 60Hz services. TED is only suitable for services of 200 Amps or less, or 400 Amps with parallel 200A feeds.
NOTICE - IMPORTANT:
TED is only suitable for services with maximum 350 MCM conductors. If you have a 3-phase or 230V 50Hz electrical service, TED 5000 will not work. Visit www.theenergydetective.com/support for more details.
STEP 1

Identify the components in your TED package:

Set of Current Measuring
Transformers Transmitting Unit
STEP 2

Prepare Breaker Panel

WARNING: YOU MUST TURN OFF MAIN
BREAKER OR SWITCH
A.) Turn off power.
B.) Remove circuit breaker panel cover.
C.) Write the ID number of your MTU as shown on
the label below. It will be in the form of: A xxxxxx,
where "x" is the ID number. You will need to know
this number to set up the TED system.
B 82 33 27
MTU Code: _____________
EXAMPLE 1
STEP 4

Installing and Connecting the Current Transformers (CTs)

A.) CAUTION - IF THIS IS A COMBINATION pANEl, THE lUGS ON THE pRIMARY SIdE OF THE
MAIN BREAKER ARE pROBABlY STIll HOT.
B.) The Current Transformers must be installed with the red polarity dots both facing the source of
power. If both CTs are not installed in this manner, the reading will be wrong.
NOTE: Do NOT install the CT over the neutral (N) grounded conductor.
C.) Install one CT over each incoming power conductor, by pressing on the handle to open the split
core then clipping it over the power line.
D.) The CTs should be installed on the secondary side of the main switch or main circuit breaker,
however, if this is not possible, such as in the case of a combination breaker panel, then install on
the primary side of the main breaker.
E.) Ensure that the two sides of the split core CTs are mated tightly together over the incoming
power line. NOTE: The CTs should be loose-fitting around the wires.
F.) Connect the CTs and Power Cable to the MTU by plugging the plastic mating connectors together.
NOTE: The connectors are polarized and can only be inserted in one way. Do not force.
STEP 6

Plug in Gateway to Outlet

NOTE: dO NOT plUG THE GATEWAY INTO A plUG STRIp.
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A.) Plug the Gateway into a 120V outlet. DO NOT plug the Gateway into an
outlet connected to any other electronic equipment with an external power
supply (such as a laptop or printer.)
B.) If setting up in a home office, we highly recommend that you purchase a
filter to remove noise from your office electronics. You may purchase a filter
online at the TED Store under "Accessories."
C.) The green LED will flash about 5 times when power is first applied.
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Power Cable
Gateway
for MTU
STEP 3
A.) For increased signal-strength, connect only the black wire
from the MTU power cord to a spare 15, 20, or 30 Amp cir-
cuit breaker.
B.) Cap-off or cover the red wire with electrical tape (you will not
use the red wire).
C.) If there is no spare circuit breaker in the panel, the black
wire can be attached to any 15, 20, or 30 Amp breaker in
the panel. However, the circuit breaker must be approved
for two conductors by the "authority having jurisdiction in the
installation location."
D.) Connect the white wire to the neutral bus in the panel.
REFER TO ExAMplES 1 ANd 2 BElOW TO vIEW MTU pOWER CORd WIRE CONNECTIONS.
Installing MTU Inside Panel
Typical Combination Breaker Panel
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Optional Wireless Display
Display Recharging
Ethernet
Stand
Cable

Install the Measuring Transmitting Unit (MTU) to Circuit Breaker

EXAMPLE 2
STEP 5
A.) Determine the best location to mount the MTU:
B.) Arrange and tie-wrap all wiring in a neat and tidy manner.
C.) Turn the power back on.
D.) The MTU will blink approximately 10 times when power is first
E.) After initial blinking, it will blink when transmitting or receiving data.
F.) Replace breaker panel cover only after installing Gateway and
Avoid a common mistake. Your TED components com-
municate via PLC (Power Line Communication), in other
words, the data transmits over the existing wiring in your
home.
and you find that there is no communication between the
components, it is very likely a PLC-issue. To resolve this
issue, please visit: www.theenergydetective.com/PLC
Wireless
Low Voltage
Display
Power Adapter
Installing MTU Outside Panel
Typical Combination Breaker Panel

Mounting the MTU

1.) Choose a location where it will not interfere with existing
equipment or wiring.
2.) The MTU may be attached using double-sided tape (if allowed
in your jurisdiction), or with sheet metal or machine screws.
applied.
ensuring the entire TED system is operational.
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If, after you have installed your TED correctly
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Optional Additional
MTU/CTSets