P3 International Kill A Watt Connect P4498 Quick Start Manual

P4498 Kill A Watt
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the P4498 Kill A
Watt Connect Power Meter. This quick start
guide will provide an overview of the product
and functions, with a brief guide to operation.
Take the time to completely review this guide
to ensure your best use of the product. We
encourage you to refer to the full operating
manual available online by scanning the
adjacent QR code
https://p3.club/P4498
The Kill A Watt Connect is an easy to use consumer power meter
allowing the user to accurately measure power consumption of
household appliances and to determine the actual cost of power
consumed. The unit will also project, in real time, the cost of continued
use of the appliance in time periods of Hour, Day, Week, Month, and
Year. Measurements are retained in memory during power
interruptions.
The P4498 features a separate plug/socket and display housing
connected by a cable. This allows flexible placement of the display for
convenient viewing. Total consumed power is displayed in Kilowatt-
hours (KWH). It is easy to use with a large display and simple 5-button
interface. The unit is ETL listed and features over-current protection for
safety.
Get Started
Installation
First plug the Plug/Socket Housing into a wall outlet. Ensure the outlet
is in good condition to avoid any issues. Then plug in the appliance you
wish to measure to the socket on the face of the unit. Attach the display
housing to the plug housing via the built-in magnets. Or you can
separate the display housing and place it for easy viewing.
Measurement will begin immediately. See below for instructions on
clearing the unit memory.
Unit Controls
▪ Once connected, you can control the display through the array of
keys beneath the LCD. The controls are labeled with markings
printed on the housing.
▪ The LCD shows all meter readings: Volts, Current, Watts,
Frequency, Power Factor, and VA. The unit will start to accumulate
KWH and powered duration time (hour) after power is applied.
The Watt/VA Key is a toggle function key. Pressing the key will
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display instantaneous Power (Watt) and Apparent Power (VA)
alternately.
▪ The Amp/PF is a toggle function key. Pressing the key will display
instantaneous Current (Amp) and Power Factor alternately
(PF=W/Vrms Arms).
▪ The Volt/Hz Key is a toggle function key. Pressing the key will
display instantaneous Line Voltage (Volt) and Line Frequency (Hz)
alternately.
▪ The KWH/Hour is a toggle function key. Pressing the key will
display the cumulative energy consumption (KWH) and the time
elapsed (Hours) alternately Values will accumulate until the unit is
reset. Time elapsed will display as HH:MM until the counter
reaches 99 hours at which point time will display as HHHH.
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▪ To reset the accumulated KWH/Hours and Total Cost, press and
hold the KWH/Hour key for about 3 seconds until the LCD shows
rEST.
▪ The Cost key will display calculated cost of electricity consumed
since the last reset (Total). Repeated presses of the Cost key will
display the projected cost of electricity consumed for the various
time periods displayed on the LCD.
▪ For example, if the display indicates $2.34 and "Month", the unit is
projecting that the attached appliance will consume $2.34 worth of
electricity at the programmed rate in one month.
▪ Don't be surprised if the total cost display is 0.00 initially. It will take
some time to accumulate cost.
Rate Setting
▪ To accurately calculate the actual cost of electricity consumed and
to project future costs, first you must set your local utility's
electricity rate into the unit. The rate is typically charged as dollars
(or cents) per kilowatt-hour (KWH). You can find this rate on your
last utility bill or you can contact the utility's customer service
department to determine your rate. Some utilities charge two or
more rates depending on consumption, time of day, or season.
Use the rate that more closely reflects your actual use patterns or
average the two rates to suit your needs.
▪ To set the rate, press and hold the Cost key for about 3 seconds.
"Rate" will be displayed and the currently set rate will flash.
▪ Press the Amp/PF (UP) and Volt/Hz (DOWN) keys to set your
desired rate. If you hold the UP or DOWN key, the displayed rate
will rapidly change. The range of settings is from $0.000 to $9.999.
For example, if your utility charges you 10.6 cents per KWH, set
the rate until the unit displays $0.106.
▪ Press the Cost key again. "SAVE" will appear briefly in the display
as the desired rate is set. The unit will return to the Measurements
mode.
Unit of Measure
Voltage (Volt)
Current (Amp)
Power (Watt)
Apparent Power (VA)
Frequency (Hz)
Power Factor (PF)
Kilowatt Hours (kWh)
Cost
Rate
Elapsed Time (Hour)
LCD
Display Housing
Cost Key
KWH/Hour Key
Volt/Hz Key
Amp/PF Key
Watt/VA Key
Plug (on back)
Socket
Plug/Socket Housing
Range Accuracy
110V ± 10% 0.4%
0.00 ~ 15.00 (Arms) 1%±0.2A
0.00 ~ 99.9 (W) 2%±1W
100 ~ 1875 (W) 2%±5W
0.00 ~ 99.9 (VA) 2%±1VA
100 ~ 1875 (VA) 2%±5VA
47 ~ 63 (Hz) 0.5%
0.00 ~ 1.00 0.03
0.00 ~ 9999 (kWh) 2%±5W
0.00 ~ 9999 (Cost) 2%±5
0.000 ~ 9.999 (Rate)
00:00 ~ 9999 (Hour) 30 ppm
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