Safety Information _____________________________________________________ 13 Responsibilities __________________________________________________________ 13 Safety regulations and mandatory text ________________________________________ 14 Mandatory text for all P450 IHEM user manuals ________________________________ 14 FCC information __________________________________________________________ 14 Other mandatory text _____________________________________________________ 15 Regulatory text for all P450 IHEM user manuals ________________________________ 16...
Introduction Introduction Scope This user manual applies to the P450 In Home Energy Monitor (P450 IHEM) device. It is to be used to understand the functionality and operation of the product. Purpose This manual contains a full description of the product’s functionality. This includes: ...
Strictly observe the safety regulations and the operating information in the individual chapters. The owner of the product bears responsibility for the protection of persons, prevention of material damage and the training of personnel (Landis+Gyr provides training courses for this purpose on specific equipment; please contact the relevant agent if interested).
Use only the supplied power adapter. Never operate the P450 IHEM using a damaged power supply or lead. If the power supply or lead is damaged – replace with an approved replacement part. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible ...
The routine for joining is very simple: If the P450 IHEM determines it is in an un-joined state when it powers on it will scan to find ZigBee Smart Energy networks available for joining. When an internal list of available networks opens for joining has been compiled;...
Battery management The P450 IHEM can be powered temporarily using 4 x Alkaline AAA (LR03) batteries. If the P450 IHEM is powered by batteries and no buttons are pressed the batteries will last a period of 72hours. If the P450 IHEM is powered by batteries and buttons are repeatedly pressed the batteries will last approximately 1 hour.
User Interfaces Issue: 0.4 Page 21 of 90 P450 IHEM overview The following section provides an introduction and high-level view of the P450 IHEM and its features. Figure 4 High-level P450 IHEM Overview 1. Select language Switch between default and alternative language (typically English and Spanish) 2.
The GUI architecture in the following examples provide a high-level overview of the display screens and their primary purpose. The examples address the Prepayment and the Credit operation and configuration of the P450 IHEM. The actual screens available in any given configuration will depend on the meter product set and meter product configuration in use.
Using your P450 IHEM Boot-up sequence A simple screen including the utilities logo and an activity counter is shown while the P450 IHEM boots up. Following boot up the P450 IHEM display proceeds to the home screen. The boot up screen can be seen in the following example.
English it will display EN. Should the language be changed to an alternative language such as Spanish it will display ES. Selecting the language button will change the operational language of the P450 IHEM to the set- alternative language.
‘Menu’ item a new screen is displayed where the user can select the functionality that is supported by the P450 IHEM. The P450 IHEM will display the menu based on the mode of operation configured. Examples of each of the menus can be seen in the next section.
On selection of any of the displayed items the P450 IHEM will display the suite of screens associated with the selected item. 6.13 Main menu credit operation Where the P450 IHEM is in credit mode, the P450 IHEM will display the following menu options to the user on selection. History Messages...
Figure 20 Example of P450 IHEM entering 1st Sleep Mode The P450 IHEM will exit either of the sleep modes on interaction with the display. Selecting the display screen will make the P450 IHEM enter its typical operational mode, and will display the carousel in the configuration as last selected by the user.
Figure 21 Home Screen Alert Icon Examples 6.16.2 Notifications Notifications are used to inform the user of issues associated with the P450 IHEM such as power status, and operational warnings. Notifications are displayed to the user typically as a splash screen to indicate and identify the purpose of the notification.
Further explanation of operation can be seen in the following section. History function operation On selection of the History function from the Main Menu the P450 IHEM will show the Day View screen. The following section details the features and operation of the history function.
Figure 35 Messages Function layout Message alert If the P450 IHEM receives a message from the utility the message alert icon on the home screen is illuminated. NB. An unread message in the message inbox also illuminates the message icon on the home...
Figure 38 Delete Message Notification No messages If no messages are present in the P450 IHEM then the following notification is displayed when the user accesses the messages function. The no messages screen can be seen in the following example.
The Budget function provides the user with an option to set a budget program to enable energy management. By setting a budget the P450 IHEM will show the consumer how they are performing against the budget set. Budget performance information is shown in both the Carousel items and the Analogue Gauges shown in the Home Screen.
Selecting the Meter Readings icon from the Usage Function screen navigates the user to the meter readings screen. On selection of the icon the P450 IHEM will display the meter readings function. From this screen the user can view the total kWh value for each supported rate registered in the meter.
Issue: 0.4 Prepayment Function Prepayment Function 11.1 Prepayment function overview The P450 IHEM supports the management of Prepayment functionality via the Prepay menu function. Within the Prepay function the following options are supported: Transaction History Low Credit Alarm ...
Prepayment Function If no transactions have been made or exist in the meter, then the P450 IHEM will display a pop up message to notify the user. An example of the no transactions screen can be seen in the following example.
Once the value has been set the user should select the Save button to where the new value will be saved to the P450 IHEM. Once the new value has been saved a confirmation screen will be displayed to confirm the action and the associated value. The low credit new value saved screen can be seen in the following example.
11.6.2 Successful validation The P450 IHEM will display a success message based on the type of code that has been applied. If a payment code has been successfully applied, then the P450 IHEM will display the following screen.
Figure 71 Code Entry Successful Screen 11.6.3 Invalid code If the validation performed at the meter identifies that the code entry is invalid, then the P450 IHEM will display the following screen. Figure 72 Invalid Code Entry Screen 11.7...
11.7.2 1 hour lock out If the user again attempts to enter a code after the end of the first lock out period, then the P450 IHEM will allow 3 further attempts during a 1 hour time frame to enter the correct code before the second lock out mechanism is applied.
11.7.3 24-hour lock out If the user again attempts to enter a code after the end of the second lock out period, the P450 IHEM will enter a period where 3 final attempts to enter the correct code will be allowed during a 24-hour time frame before the final lock out mechanism is applied.
Page 65 of 90 Price Function 12.1 Price function overview The Price function of the P450 IHEM enables the user to view information associated with their assigned price plan. The price screen structure is shown in overview below. Price Function...
13.1 Settings function overview The Settings function allows the user to manage how the P450 IHEM appears to them, and to view key information associated with the operation of the P450 IHEM. The settings screen suite is shown in overview below.
The Display Settings menu screen can be seen in the following example. Figure 89 Display Settings Menu Screen 13.3.1 Your display information Selecting the Your Display Information button prompts the display of P450 IHEM details such as: Model Name ...
Selecting the Diagnostics button from the Your Display Settings screen will display a key pad for diagnostics entry. The purpose of this suite is to remove the P450 IHEM from the ZigBee network, where it will un-pair the P450 IHEM from the Electricity Meter. This screen is for engineering access only, and is protected by a utility defined 4-digit code.
Issue: 0.4 Page 71 of 90 On successful code entry, a screen is displayed to the user to confirm the action to leave the P450 IHEM from the ZigBee network and therefore stop communication with the Electricity Meter. Figure 93 Diagnostics Leave Network Screen Need to show the leave network sequence - 13.3.3.1...
Following the selection of the Enable/Disable or Continue buttons the user is directed to a Settings Saved notification screen. On selection of the X button the P450 IHEM will direct the user back the Settings Menu. The settings saved notification screen can be seen in the following example.
P450 IHEM will show a communication Error message. The message will request that the P450 IHEM is moved to a new location and will also display a connect button. On selection of the connect button the P450 IHEM will attempt to re-establish communication with the Electricity Meter.
This process can be repeated up to five times, after the fifth attempt the P450 IHEM will display a message stating that no response has been received from the meter, and that the customer should contact the utility.
Selecting the Admin button will direct the user to the code entry screen where the user will be asked to enter a 4-digit code to unbind the P450 IHEM from the meter. The operation of the Code entry screen is detailed in section 13.3.3.
Should a new customer message be received by the P450 IHEM, then a message notification icon will be displayed in the bottom of the P450 IHEM screen. Once the new message(s) have been read the icon will no longer be displayed.
16.3.1 Red alert icon Where the P450 IHEM has an action or alert that the user needs to be made aware off an alert icon will be displayed on the home screen.
Where the meter has been disconnected from power for something other than running out of credit then the P450 IHEM will display a notification of the power status and to contact the utility. The power disconnected notification screen can be seen in the following example.
16.3.4 Demand alert When the P450 IHEM is in Credit operation it is possible for a Demand Threshold Alert to be set. The alert is activated when the user starts to consume energy from the utility grid and the consummation exceeds the configured alert threshold.
Where the meter has run out of credit and the power has been disconnected and the user powers up the P450 IHEM under battery operation, the display will inform the user that they need to purchase power for reconnection. The screen will be displayed until power has been purchased and attempted to be applied to the meter.
Page 87 of 90 16.3.8 Blue alert icon Where a Price/Rate change is imminent the P450 IHEM will display a Blue Information, icon will be displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the display. This icon is displayed where TOU time remaining is less than 10 minutes, or if the BLOCK usage has less than 15 unit remaining.
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