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Step 4 - Installing meter sensors
The Chorus PV uses three sensors to collect microgeneration data:
Make sure you install the correct sensor on the correct meter. Make a note of the pulse output ('Imp/kWh') on the front of your meter.
Generation meter
A.
Installing the generation LED sensor
• Attach the Velcro around the pulse output
generation meter.
on your
• Place the LED sensor over the Velcro.
• Insert the sensor cable into the transmitter.
• Enter the Imp/kWh value from your meter
by selecting:
» Installation » Network »
Meter sensors » LED pulse » Gen.LED
Step 5 - Telling the Chorus about you
There are a few additional settings to complete to get your Chorus PV fully up and running. This can be done on the Chorus (see below) or from
the energynote website (see Step 6).
Setting tariffs
Get the most accurate cost information on
the Chorus PV by setting the import and
micro-generation tariffs; this information is
found on your utility bill. On the Chorus select
» Settings » Tariffs » Import tariff
to return to the home screen. If you need any
futher help please read the manual.
Step 6 - Getting online
The Chorus connects to the web using the
internet bridge. You can find out more at
www.energynote.co.uk
With energynote you can:
•
Set up a personalised account with
secure login
•
View all your energy data in detail
•
Compare different energy data sets
side-by-side
•
Use energynote's built-in analysis to
learn more about your energy habits
•
Spot trends and patterns
•
Learn more about energy saving and
the environment
•
Export your data as a data file (.csv) for
further analysis
Please note that the internet bridge only
transmits data to the web, it does not store
any of your energy information.
for a simpler start, go to:
(Generation LED sensor),
Electricity meter
B.
Installing the import LED sensor
• Attach the Velcro around the pulse output
electricity meter.
on your
• Place the LED sensor over the Velcro.
• Insert the sensor cable into the transmitter.
• Enter the Imp/kWh value from your meter
by selecting:
» Installation » Network »
Meter sensors » LED pulse » Imp.LED
Setting your feed-in tariff (FiT)
Enter your feed-in tariff. You can find this
on a recent utility bill. On the Chorus select
» Settings » Tariffs » Generation tariff
to return to the home screen. If you need any
Press
futher help please read the manual.
Chorus PV features
Income
This shows how much you are earning from
your array. It's broken down by feed-in tariff
(FiT), deeming and saving. You can also see how
much you've earned over the last day, week,
month and more. On the home screen you can
see income today. Press anywhere on the left of
the screen for more information.
Electricity
This shows consumption. On the home screen,
the speedo shows how much you are generating
compared to consuming. The display will also
alert you when you are generating an excess
– so you know when to run your high-load
appliances. Press anywhere on the left of the
screen for more information.
(Import LED sensor) and
C.
Installing the import CT sensor
• Identify the live mains cable going into
your
red or have 'L' on it).
• Clip on the CT sensor.
• Insert the sensor cable into any of the
three sockets underneath the transmitter.
Setting a budget
Press
Tap Cost (
budget. Set the desired monthly budget by
using the
to return to the home screen.
Cost
This shows the cost of the electricity imported
from the grid compared to your budget. If the
tick is highlighted on the home screen you are
under budget, if the cross is highlighted you are
over. Press anywhere on the left of the screen
for more information.
Environment
This shows you how much of the energy
you are using is from your own generation.
The CO2 you have saved is compared
to the CO2 you have created by using
energy from the grid. Press anywhere on
the left of the screen for more information.
www.energynote.co.uk
(Import CT sensor)
electricity meter
(it will be brown,
) and scroll down to edit your
and
buttons on the left. Press
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