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  • Page 1 COVER PAGE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction................4 Features..................5 Safety Instructions ..............6 Care and Maintenance...............6 Installation ................7 5.1. Unpacking the PowerCost Monitor™ ......7 5.2. Powering the Display Unit ..........9 5.3. Putting Batteries in the Sensor Unit......11 5.4. Determining your Utility Meter Type......11 5.5. Electromechanical Meter Installation ......12 5.6.
  • Page 3 Warranty .................38 Specifications................39 Troubleshooting ..............40 FCC Information..............41...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    All of our products and services are developed with that goal in mind. By using this manual and making the PowerCost Monitor™ a regular part of your daily household management, you can significantly reduce the amount of electricity you consume without dramatically altering day-to-day living.

  • Page 5: Features

    Displays outdoor temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit Has an easy-to-read screen that lights up at the touch of a button This device does not interfere with your utility meter readings in anyway. After the PowerCost Monitor™ is installed meter readers can still access your readings.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    3 Safety Instructions To ensure your PowerCost Monitor™ is used safely, read these safety instructions and the rest of the User Manual thoroughly before using this product. These instructions must be followed at all times. Do not attempt to repair the PowerCost Monitor™ yourself. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual or visit www.bluelineinnovations.com for...

  • Page 7: Installation

    1 large Flat Head screwdriver 5.1. Unpacking the PowerCost Monitor™ Figure 5.1 shows all of the items that are included with your PowerCost Monitor™ system. After you unpack your PowerCost Monitor™, keep all packing materials in a safe place. Figure 5.1 – Package Contents...

  • Page 9: Powering The Display Unit

    5.2. Powering the Display Unit To power the Display Unit, follow these steps: Remove the Display Unit from the box. Find an appropriate location for the Display Unit. It must be an indoor location 30 meters (100 ft.) or less from your home’s utility meter. To set the Display Unit on a horizontal surface, such as a countertop, pull out the built-in stand located on the back of the unit.
  • Page 10 Failure to do so will interrupt power to the display causing the clock to reset to 12:00. To ensure your PowerCost Monitor operates at a peak Note: performance, you should place your Display Unit in a room near your utility meter.

  • Page 11: Putting Batteries In The Sensor Unit

    5.4. Determining your Utility Meter Type The Sensor Unit of the PowerCost Monitor™ system is compatible with older “electromechanical meters” (e.g.: the ones with the spinning disk) and with many of the newer electronic meters. Depending on the type of meter you have, the installation process will be slightly different.

  • Page 12: Electromechanical Meter Installation

    Electromechanical Meter Installation It is very important that you follow the steps below exactly as outlined to ensure that your PowerCost Monitor™ works properly. Be sure to bring your tools and your Display Unit to your utility meter before starting the installation process.
  • Page 13 Fit Sensor Unit over your utility meter as shown in figure 5.6, below. Ensure that the Sensor Arm is as close to the front of the utility meter glass dome as possible. Figure 5.6 – Sensor Unit Installation Tighten the sensor-strap adjustment screw until snug. The Sensor Unit should still be able to move so adjustments can be made.
  • Page 14 Figure 5.7 – Proper Electromechanical Alignment Once the Sensor Arm is properly positioned, tighten the sensor-strap adjustment screw until the Sensor Unit cannot be moved easily. Do not over-tighten! Press and release the RESET button on the battery cover of the Sensor Unit, as shown in figure 5.7.

  • Page 15: Electronic Meter Installation

    Figure 5.8 – Top-Mounted and Side-Mounted Electronic Meters 5.6.1. Top-Mounted Electronic Installation If you have a top-mounted mounted meter follow the steps below exactly as outlined to ensure that your PowerCost Monitor™ works properly. Be sure to...
  • Page 16 bring your tools and your Display Unit to your utility meter before starting the installation process. For best results, install your Sensor Unit on a dry day using the following procedure: Reconfigure your sensor unit by opening the Sensor Arm latch fully and gentle pulling the Sensor Arm all the way out.
  • Page 17 88888 Figure 5.10 – Top-mounted Electronic Meter Installation (Sensor Arm removed) Once the Sensor Unit is properly positioned, tighten the sensor-strap adjustment screw until the Sensor Unit cannot be moved easily. Do not over-tighten! Press and release the RESET button on the battery cover of the Sensor Unit, as shown in figure 5.10.

  • Page 18: Side-Mounted Electronic Installation

    Side-Mounted Electronic Installation If you have a side-mounted mounted meter follow the steps below exactly as outlined to ensure that your PowerCost Monitor™ works properly. Be sure to bring your tools and your Display Unit to your utility meter before starting the installation process.
  • Page 19 88888 Figure 5.11 – Side Mounted Electronic Meter Installation Once the Sensor Unit is properly positioned, tighten the sensor-strap adjustment screw until the Sensor Unit cannot be moved easily. Do not over-tighten! Press and release the RESET button on the battery cover of the Sensor Unit, as shown in figure 5.11.

  • Page 20: Synchronizing The Display And Sensor Units

    After 2 minutes the Sensor Unit will stop flashing in order to maximize battery life. Once the Sensor Unit is properly mounted continue with section 5.7 – Synchronizing the Display and Sensor Units. 5.7. Synchronizing the Display and Sensor Units Your Sensor Unit comes pre-programmed with a unique ID code so it will only work with your Display Unit.
  • Page 21 At this point the display should exit ID mode. If it does not then press the RESET button again. The first time you synchronize your PowerCost Monitor system, the Display Unit will show the start-up screen like the one depicted in figure 5.13, below.
  • Page 22 Figure 5.13 – Start-up Screen To setup your display perform the steps in Sections 7.2 & 7.3 before proceeding. NOTE: You normally only need to synchronize your Display and Sensor Units once. If you unplug your Display Unit or replace the batteries, the system will start working normally again when power is restored.

  • Page 23: Using The Display Unit

    6 Using the Display Unit Figure 6.1 – PowerCost Monitor™ Display Your PowerCost Monitor™: Displays current electricity cost-per-hour in dollars and cents Displays total cost of energy consumed in dollars and cents Displays current energy consumed in kilowatts Displays total energy consumed in kilowatt hours...

  • Page 24: Start-Up

    The diagrams on the following pages explain each screen and the features that are displayed. 6.1. Start-up Once the Sensor Unit begins to detect power usage from your utility meter the Display Unit inside will automatically start showing information after a short time.

  • Page 25: Dollar & Cents Display Mode

    Sensor Unit. Try moving the Display Unit closer to the Sensor Unit. If this does not work, then you should check the alignment of the Sensor Unit and you may need to resynchronize your PowerCost Monitor system. To do this, refer Section 5.7 – Synchronizing the Display and Sensor Units.

  • Page 26: Kilowatt And Kilowatt-Hours Mode

    Figure 6.3 – Dollars & Cents Mode The third row (Total Row) on the screen represents the total dollars worth of electricity consumed since the total was last reset. In the example above you have used $27.09 worth of electricity since the total was last reset. To reset Total Dollar value, refer Section 8.4 –...

  • Page 27: Temperature Display

    To reset Total kWh value, refer Section 8.4 – Resetting the Total Values. 6.4. Temperature Display The PowerCost Monitor™ displays the temperature reading at the location of the Sensor Unit. The temperature can be displayed in either °C or °F, as shown in figure 6.5 below.

  • Page 28: Loss Of Signal Display

    Figure 6.5 – Temperature Display (Celsius & Fahrenheit) NOTE: If your utility meter is located indoors, this function will NOT show outside temperature. It only shows the temperature at the utility meter where the Sensor Unit is situated. 6.5. Loss of Signal Display In the event that your Display Unit loses the signal from the Sensor Unit you will see a screen similar to those depicted in figure 6.6, below, depending on the mode your Display Unit is currently operating in.
  • Page 29 Figure 6.6 – Loss of Signal Indication A loss of signal can be caused by: Sensor Unit battery is exhausted The Display Unit has been moved out of range of the Sensor Unit Strong interference from other electronic devices, such as wireless weather stations To resolve the problem, press any button on the back of the Display Unit and then move the Display Unit closer to your Utility Meter.

  • Page 30: Display Settings

    7 Display Settings 7.1. Display Unit Buttons Below are illustrations of the buttons on the back and the top of the Display Unit. A brief explanation of each button follows on the next page.
  • Page 31 Figure 7.1 – Display Unit Buttons Used to synchronize the Display Unit and Sensor Unit. Used to enter Setup Mode to adjust clock, utility rate(s) and Kh factor. Used to change clock and utility rate. - ºC/ºF Used to change clock and utility rate, or to switch temperature display between Celsius and Fahrenheit display modes.

  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    12/24 Used to switch clock between 12-hour and 24-hour display modes. Reset Used in conjunction with SET button to return Display Unit to its factory settings. CLEAR Used to clear the total values. MODE Used to switch between Dollar Mode and Kilowatt Mode. LIGHT Used to light the screen.

  • Page 33: Setting The Electricity Rate And Kh Factor

    Rate- A and Rate-B in the procedure below. In order to ensure your PowerCost Monitor™ provides accurate information, you need to input the correct rate(s) being charged by your utility. These rates...
  • Page 34 can be found on your electricity bill or by contacting the utility company by phone or the web. To set the rates follow these steps and refer to figure 7.3: Press-and-hold the SET button located on the back of the Display Unit until you hear a single beep (approximately 3 seconds).

  • Page 35: Resetting The Total Values

    Rate A Threshold Rate B Figure 7.3 Setting Electricity Rates 7.4. Resetting the Total Values To reset the Total values (Dollars and kW) that appear on the Total Row (third row) of the screen, press-and-hold the CLEAR button located on the top of the device until you hear a beep.
  • Page 36 Figure 7.4 – Resetting Totals...

  • Page 37: Display Backlight

    7.5. Display Backlight Your PowerCost Monitor™ has a backlight that can be used to see the screen in dimly lit conditions. To turn the backlight on, press the LIGHT button located on the top of the display unit. The screen will light up in blue and remain lit for approximately 5 seconds.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    8 Warranty LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Blue Line Innovations warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of sale to the original user or consumer purchaser. Blue Line Innovation’s exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be, at its option, (a) to supply, without charge, a replacement of the product or (b) to refund the purchase price in respect of any product that is found to be defective and that is returned, with...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    9 Specifications Model# PCMTX02 Power Display Unit 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6 or equivalent) Optional AC Adapter P/N: BLI-00083 Sensor Unit 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6 or equivalent) Wireless Communications Frequency 433.92MHz Update Rate Approximately every 30 seconds Range Up to 30m (100ft.) line-of-sight (Subtract 5m or 15 feet for each wall between Display and Sensor Units Operating Temperature Range...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    10 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 41: Fcc Information

    11 FCC Information FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 42 187 Kenmount Road St. John’s NL Canada A1B 3P9 www.bluelineinnovations.com Toll Free: (866) 607-2583...
  • Page 43 P/N: BLI-00168...

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