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Getting Started with your Vue
Step 1. What's in the box
Your new Emporia Vue contains the following items.
If any of these items are missing or if you believe
they've been damaged, call support immediately.
Energy monitor
x 2
or 3
200A CTs
Missing or damaged items?
WiFi antenna assembly
3.5mm plugs and 2.5mm plugs
50A CTs
emporiaenergy.com/support
support@emporiaenergy.com
1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742)
x 3
x 0, 8,
or 16
Wire nuts,
extra wires,
and wire harness
x 16
x 2
or 3
x 2
or 3
x 1
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- Page 1 Getting Started with your Vue Step 1. What’s in the box Your new Emporia Vue contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or if you believe they’ve been damaged, call support immediately. WiFi antenna assembly Energy monitor x 16 3.5mm plugs and 2.5mm plugs...
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Page 2: Common Questions
Step 2: Get the App The easy-to-follow installation instructions are in the app! Download the Emporia Energy app onto your phone or tablet from the Apple App Store, from Google Play, or from emporiaenergy.com/app. Create an account and begin the setup process. - Page 3 Installation Guide...
- Page 4 Improper installation or use of the equipment can be dangerous or even fatal. In no event shall Emporia be liable to you or any third party for any damages, either direct or indirect, arising from or related to...
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Page 5: Safety Information
Safety information Personal protective gear should be worn when installing the Emporia Vue. Do not use the Emporia Vue in any manner other than specified in this installation guide. Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or repair any of the components of the Emporia Vue. -
Page 6: Before You Get Started
Before you get started The Emporia Vue is installed in your home’s electrical panel. You’ll turn off the main breaker, which will shut off all of the power in your home. However, the service mains will remain dangerously energized. The following items may help with safe installation. -
Page 7: What's In The Box
What’s in the box Your new Emporia Vue contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or if you believe they’ve been damaged, call support immediately. Energy Two or three 200A monitor current transformers (CTs) with 3.5mm audio jacks... - Page 8 Energy monitor connections The energy monitor is the hub of the Emporia Vue. The 3.5mm A, B, and C audio jack ports on the top of the monitor are the inputs for the 200A main CTs (your bundle may only have included two). The coaxial connector for the WiFi cable is also on the top.
- Page 9 Wi-Fi network next to the electrical panel in your home. Low/no signal may require a Wi-Fi extender for the Vue to work. Download the Emporia Energy app onto your phone or tablet from the Apple App Store, from Google Play, or from emporiaenergy.com/app.
- Page 10 This turns off all the circuits in your home. Next, remove any screws holding the cover to the panel and remove the cover to access the circuit breakers and the live service mains! Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 11 Find a place that works for you. WARNING: The service mains are always live! Live service mains Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
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Page 12: Step 4: Mount The Antenna
Now, feed the antenna through the hole. Finally, plug the hole with the knockout plug. It’s ok to install the antenna inside of a wall. Slide over connection Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ... - Page 13 Step 5: Plug in and connect the 200A current transformers Your system will have 1, 2, or 3 main service cables (a typical 2-main system is shown below). Open the clasps on the CTs and place each clamp around one of the main service cables.
- Page 14 If you don’t have any empty ports, proceed to Step 7. If you do, securely insert the provided 3.5mm insulation plugs into all of the Vue’s empty 3.5mm ports so they are completely insulated. Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 15 The wire harness allows for single-phase power and three-phase voltage sensing: White connects to Neutral, Black provides power and voltage sensing, and Blue enable voltage sensing only. Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 16 15A breakers as well as the number of 200A CTs you installed in Step 5. Go to the step below based on your system. If you’re unsure, call Emporia Support and we’ll help you through it. Step 8(a) Common in N.
- Page 17 Turn off two vertically adjacent (stacked) single pole 15A breakers and secure the Black wires from the harness to each of the hot leads from each breaker. Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 18 Next, connect the second breaker wire to the harness wire and an extra wire with a wire nut. Then secure each of the extra wires to the two breaker poles. emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 19 Turn off three vertically adjacent (stacked) 15A single pole breakers and secure the Black, Red, and Blue wires from the harness to each of the hot leads from each breakers. Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 20 Step 8(d): No empty breaker and three 200A CTs Common in European 3-phase homes Uncommon in N. American homes Common in N. American commercial systems Secure the White wire from the wire harness to the neutral bus bar. Turn off three vertically adjacent (stacked) 15A single pole breakers and remove their wires.
- Page 21 (you can use a wire nut and extra wire if needed). Turn off an empty 15A breaker and secure the Black wire from the harness to the hot lead from the breaker. Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 22 15A breaker and disconnect its wire. Connect that wire to the Black wire from the harness and the piece of extra wire with the wire nut. Then secure the extra wire to the breaker. Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 23 Step 9: Plug in and connect the 50A current transformers If your Vue has 50A CTs, open the clasps on the 50A CTs and place each clamp around the hot leg from the breaker you wish to monitor. Then shut the clasps to secure the CTs. IMPORTANT! The K→L imprint on the bottom of the CTs should point away from the breakers.
- Page 24 Step 9 (continued): A note about multi-pole breakers If you wish to monitor 2- or 3-pole breakers, you can either use one CT on each pole, or you can use a single CT. To use a single CT, clasp the clamp around either one of the hot leads coming off the breaker (it doesn’t matter which).
- Page 25 Step 11. If you do, securely insert the provided 2.5mm insulation plugs into all of the Vue’s empty 2.5mm ports so they are completely insulated. side Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
- Page 26 Step 10: Take a photo of your system Before replacing your panel cover, take photos of your installation in case you need to contact support.
- Page 27 Vue to confirm it has power. Then, close the panel. Once the panel cover is replaced, the antenna connector and audio jack ports on the Vue will not be accessible. Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
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Page 28: Step 13: Complete Setup
Step 13: Complete setup Tap the button in the app to indicate that you’ve installed your Emporia Vue, heard its power up tone, and you’re ready to proceed. Your phone will connect via Bluetooth to the system and then you’ll connect to a nearby Wi-Fi router. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips The Emporia app is not finding my Vue after I’ve installed it. Ensure the Vue has power: Check for a green power light. Listen for a startup tone. Check the wire harness is secure and wired properly. Check that the main breaker is turned on. -
Page 30: Technical Details
(NILM) and as a non-permanent fixture, it is acceptable to install in an electrical panel. The Emporia Vue Smart Home Energy Monitor contains FCC ID: 2AS6P-EMCTV2 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...
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