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COST CONTROL - POWER
CONSUMPTION MONITOR
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Introduction
Tariff setting mode
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INTRODUCTION:
The Cost Control Power Consumption Monitor is a
state-of-the-art power-monitoring socket that is highly
accurate and easy to use. Please read this entire
instructional manual before using the Cost Control so
Operating Manual
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operating Manual COST CONTROL - POWER CONSUMPTION MONITOR Contents Introduction Intended Use Safety Precautions The Cost Control Features Cost Monitoring Cost Forecasting Instantaneous Power Consumption The Maximum Load Power Display Total Energy Consumption Display Setting up Tariff setting mode Using Cost Control Replacing batteries Extra Notes Maintenance... -
Page 2: Intended Use
you can fully take advantage of all the features it has to offer. INTENDED USE: The Measuring range of the Cost Control is from approximately 3W to 1800W (automatically varies from on appliance to another) and is therefore ideal for use with a large variety of electrical appliances. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
In order to maintain perfect condition and guarantee safe operation of this product, the user must observe the Intended Use, Safety Precautions, and Disclaimer Liability notes in this operating manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: • Connect the Cost Control only to an approved 120VAC/60Hz ±5% (15A) earth-contact type mains outlet (VDE) •... - Page 4 • In commercial institutions the safety regulations of the alliance of commercial professional association for electrical installations and production facilities must be observed. • In schools, educational institutions, hobby shops or co-operative workshops, trained personnel must responsibly supervise the use of this product. •...
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Page 5: The Cost Control
THE COST CONTROL: TARRIFF Key POWER Key COST Key Socket Battery Cover Plug... -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES: • Cost monitoring • Cost forecasting (day, month, year) • Instantaneous power consumption (Watt) • Maximum load power display (Max Watt) • Total energy consumption display (Total kilo Watt hour) COST MONITORING: Using this feature users will see the cost of electricity in running their electrical appliances. -
Page 7: The Maximum Load Power Display
When an electrical appliance is plugged into the Cost Control, by pressing the “POWER” key, the instantaneous power (Watts) being used at that precise moment in time can be ascertained. THE MAXIMUM LOAD POWER DISPLAY: By pressing the “POWER” key again the maximum power load (Maximum Watts) will be displayed. - Page 8 • Any preset values in the “TOTAL COST” display that the user has not set in must be reset to zero to ensure accurate readings. To do this, simply press and hold down the “COST” key (for approximately 4 seconds) and all values with the exception of Tariff (cost per kilowatt hour) will be reset to zero.
- Page 9 • Press and hold the “TARIFF” key (approximately 3 seconds) until the first digit on the right hand side starts flashing. • Press the “POWER” key to increase the digits from one to nine or press the “COST” key to decrease the digits from nine to one until you reach the desired digit.
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Page 10: Using Cost Control
Note: The appliance should be operated as normal, for hints on this see the “Extra Notes” section. 13. USING THE COST CONTROL: Using the Cost Control is very easy, for example if the cost to operate appliance “X” is $7.00 per day and after 20 days of operating the appliance the total cost is $140.00 you would see the following displayed on the Cost Control:... - Page 11 d) Total Cost is: When the monitoring of an electrical appliance is complete; simply turn the appliance off; remove the Cost Control from the outlet and the remove the appliance from the Cost Control. However, should further monitoring be required, simply leave the appliance and Cost Control plugged in and take readings from the display.
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Page 12: Replacing Batteries
be reset to zero (as was done in Setting Up – step 11 above). 14. REPLACING THE BATTERIES: A low power battery usually reduces the contrast of the LCD. If the LCD becomes difficult to read then the battery must be replaced immediately. The Cost Control uses a single LR44 Button Cell Battery, 1.5V that has an estimated average lifetime of 2 years. -
Page 13: Extra Notes
15. EXTRA NOTES: The electrical appliance connected to the Cost Control should always be operated as normal if forecasting of the cost is required. If an accurate reading per day, month or year is required then it is highly recommended to keep the appliance plugged into the Cost Control and to operate it normally for at least a few days. - Page 14 Example 1: A lamp is plugged into the Cost Control and operated every evening: Day 1 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Day 2 from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Day 3 from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Assume it costs $1.00 per hour to run this lamp, the Total Cost at 8:00p.m.
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Page 15: Maintenance
recommended to keep the appliance plugged into the Cost Control for several days before taking the reading. If a reading is taken after the appliance has turned on and off only once it will not be an accurate account of its cost over time. -
Page 16: Specifications
17. SPECIFICATIONS: • Absolute max. rating (short time) -Load -Current • Operating Voltage : 120VAC/60Hz • Operating Temp. • Battery 18. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: • The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. -
Page 17: Warranty Information
• Damage caused by neglect, misuse or failure to comply with this manual will invalidate the warranty of this product. • The manufacturer cannot and will not be held liable for any consequential damages caused by the above. • No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. - Page 18 INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS’ REACH. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.