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Emberpulse™
BBSE-US-BE-01
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  • Page 1 Emberpulse™ BBSE-US-BE-01 User Manual PATENTS GRANTED AND PATENTS PENDING...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Prerequisites Packing List Safety Instructions Hardware Initial Setup Sign up to Emberpulse™ cloud Plug in your Emberpulse™ Connecting your Emberpulse™ to Emberpulse™ cloud Connecting your Emberpulse™ to your electricity meter Operation FAQs Specifications Warranty...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Additionally, the Emberpulse™ doubles as a sensor for compatible Embertec® plugs, powerboards and powerstrips, allowing you to continue saving power on your audio-visual equipment use. *home automation features may require additional equipment.

  • Page 4: Packing List

    Packing List Emberpulse™ Emberpulse™ stand AC power adapter User manual Safety Instructions • Not to be used outside or in wet areas. Warning: Failure to comply with this warning may result in injury or death. • Avoid impact or rough handling that will lead to damage. •...

  • Page 5: Hardware

    Hardware Number Interface Description Pulse light The pulse light provides a simple customizable visual reference to show you: • your current electricity tariff • your usage compared to typical homes • your usage compared to your budget • your usage compared to your past usage.

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup 1. Sign up to Emberpulse™ cloud To enjoy the full experience of your Emberpulse™ you must create an account at emberpulse.com or have an existing Emberpulse™ cloud login. 2. Plug in your Emberpulse™ • Plug the jack of the AC power adapter into the rear of the Emberpulse™. •...
  • Page 7 • Enter the details of your home Wi-Fi network • Click “Connect”. Your Emberpulse™ will now connect to your home Wi-Fi network • The Emberpulse™ pulse light will now flash magenta to indicate successful internet connection. • Using the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone or tablet, re-connect it to your home Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 8 • Select “Connect to the Internet” button • Select your home Wi-Fi network from the list and click “Connect” • Enter the details of your home Wi-Fi network • Click “Connect”. Your Emberpulse™ will now connect to your home Wi-Fi network •...

  • Page 9: Connecting Your Emberpulse™ To Your Electricity Meter

    4. Connecting your Emberpulse™ to your electricity meter Pre-ordered connection to meter In some regions, Embertec® can organize connection of Emberpulse™ to your meter at the time you order Emberpulse™. If you organized with Embertec® to pre-order this connection, your Emberpulse™ should automatically connect to your smart meter within 5 to 10 minutes of powering up.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Emberpulse™ pulsing speed Emberpulse™ uses pulsing light to provide a simple visual reference about your home’s energy use. Your Emberpulse™ will indicate your electricity consumption and generation by pulsing at different speeds. A fast pulsing light indicates: electricity is flowing quickly through your meter. A slow pulsing light indicates: electricity is flowing slowly through your meter.
  • Page 11 Emberpulse™ pulsing color The Emberpulse™ uses colored pulsating lights to communicate real-time information. Different light colors are used to communicate different information such as energy usage and network status. There are two sets of indicators; system indicators and customizable energy indicators. The meaning behind each indicator is explained on the following pages.
  • Page 12 Flashing The device has a network connection but quickly cannot contact the Emberpulse™ web server. Slowly Your Emberpulse™ needs to be alternating replaced. Please contact Embertec® customer support. Magenta alternating with Blue Flashing Only applicable if your Emberpulse™ is quickly connected to a compatible Emberplug®/...
  • Page 13 Emberpulse™ customizable color indicators The Emberpulse’s customizable color indicators are green, orange and red. These customizable colors can be paired with your energy monitoring objectives. This allows you to monitor the energy activity most important to you. Your customized energy monitoring objectives include: Current electricity tariff: Shows you how much you are paying for electricity at this moment Typical home comparison: Shows you how your usage compares to...
  • Page 14 Energy monitoring objectives (1-2) Color 1. Current electricity tariff 2. Typical home comparison You are currently Your electricity usage using electricity on is less than a similar a low tariff rate. comparable home. Green You are currently Your electricity usage using electricity on is less than a similar a low tariff rate.
  • Page 15 Energy monitoring objectives (3-4) Color 3. Budget position 4. Historic usage position Your electricity usage is on Your electricity usage is target to be less than your on target to be less than nominated budget. your past usage. Green Your electricity usage is Your electricity usage is on target to be less than on target to be less than...

  • Page 16: Faqs

    Initiating a factory reset Occasionally Emberpulse™ may become unresponsive and all attempts to resolve this may be unsuccessful. If this is the case, a factory reset of Emberpulse™ may be necessary. To initiate a full factory reset, the reset pin on the side of Emberpulse™ must be pressed and held in for 5 seconds, then released.
  • Page 17 Q: What should I do if I cannot access http://emberpulse.local to configure the Emberpulse™ A: Check the following: • The Emberpulse™ is powered on • Your home network is working properly. For example, check that you can access an Internet web page from a laptop or desktop computer •...
  • Page 18 A: That depends on many factors, such as the amount and type of material between the two. Try to minimize the number of walls and other objects in a direct line between the Emberpulse™ and the meter. Embertec® has successfully tested connections over 160 feet apart (50 meters).
  • Page 19 Q: I live in an apartment and the meter is located in the basement, will my Emberpulse™ still work? A: If the meter is too far from the Emberpulse™, you may experience issues with connectivity between the meter and the Emberpulse™. If this is the case, you may need to install a ZigBee Smart Energy profile version 1.1 (SEP 1.1) range extender.
  • Page 20 Electrical Specifications Model Model Numbers: BBSE-US-BE-01 Warranty: 2 years Physical Dimensions: 3.4in W x 3.4in H x 1.5in D (87mm W x 87mm H x 37mm D) Weight: 0.4 lbs (180g) Color: Black front face, Silver back Package Contents: Emberpulse™ unit, stand, AC power adapter, user manual Environmental Temperature (operating):...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Embertec Pty Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    We will ship the repaired or replacement device to you, and pay for those shipping costs. This warranty does not cover any damage to the Embertec® Emberpulse™ caused by improper use, accidents, acts of God (such as lightning strikes, floods or earthquakes), or normal wear and tear.
  • Page 24 Embertec USA LLC Suite 100, 2105 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 Phone: 800.838.9659 Web: embertec.com Email: customerservice@embertec.com Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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