Universal connect whole home energy monitor (21 pages)
Summary of Contents for EMPORIA Gen 1 Vue Expansion Module
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Gen 1 Vue Expansion Module for use only with the Emporia Vue Installation Guide...
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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 any personal injury as a result of your failure to follow the safety information and instructions in this Installation Guide.
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explosive gas or vapors; nor in damp or wet environments; nor in direct sunlight; nor where temperatures are consistently below 14° F (-10° C) or above 122° F (50° C). Need help? emporiaenergy.com/support support@emporiaenergy.com 1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) ...
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Before you get started The Vue Expansion Module 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.
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Across the top of the Expansion Module are ports for connecting the current sensors. On the right side of the Expansion Module is the green port to connect the module to the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor. Current Current...
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Step 1: Get your Vue up and running This guide assumes that you have already installed the Emporia in your circuit panel using its Installation Guide. It also assumes that you have downloaded the Emporia app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and created an account in the app.
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Step 2: Turn off the main breaker and remove the cover Turn off the main breaker, which may be located elsewhere in your house or you may not even have one. 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!
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Step 3: Find a place for the Module Identify a place within your electric panel alongside the Vue for your Expansion Module. Your breaker box may be oriented differently, but the Module is small and designed to fit easily in the box. Find a place that works for you. WARNING: The service mains are always live! Live...
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Step 4: Connect the Module to the Vue Use the connection cable to connect the Expansion Module to the Vue Energy Monitor. Firmly plug the 3.5mm cable plugs into the green ports on right sides of both units. Ensure this cable is fully inserted into both ports.
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Step 5: Plug in current sensors Firmly insert the plugs attached to the current sensors into the 3.5mm ports across the top of the Expansion Module. To reduce the space required by these cables, leave the plastic wrap on and pull out only the length you need, leaving the excess cable neatly wrapped.
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Step 6: Connect sensors to circuits Open the sensor clasps and place each sensor around the breaker wire for the circuit you wish to monitor. Then shut the clasps to secure the sensors. Use the included circuit label card to make note of the circuit each numbered sensor will be monitoring.
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Step 7: Replace the cover and turn on all breakers Secure the cover to the box with any screws you removed in Step 2. Next, flip the main breaker that you turned off in Step 2 to restore power to the circuits in your home. Then, close the panel.
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Step 8: Complete setup with the app Return to the Emporia Energy app on your phone or tablet. The app will automatically recognize that you have connected the Expansion Module to your Vue. Navigate to the Settings page at the bottom of the app. Go to...
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Troubleshooting Tips The Emporia Energy app isn’t getting real-time data from the Vue or the Expansion Module Double check that the cable between the Vue Energy Monitor and the Expansion Module is firmly inserted into both units. Ensure the Vue Energy Monitor still has power Double check that the power supply is securely plugged into the Energy Monitor and securely connected to a breaker and neutral bus.
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1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742) If you get stuck during any part of this process, we’re happy to help get your Emporia Vue up and running. Technical details Current Sensors Operating conditions: 14° -122° F (-10° - 50° C), 0-80% RH...
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