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iConserve User Guide___________________________________________________
All information and instructions included in this manual are current as of March 22, 2014.
However, due to the fluid nature of advancing technology, some characteristics may change or
need modifications in the future. Should you encounter any problems or have any further
questions about your purchase, please visit us at www.ElectroFlip.com and visit the contact us
WARNING!: Before attempting to install the transmitter and clamp sensor in your breaker
box or power source for your home or business FIRST consult with a local Certified
Electrician. In addition it's highly recommended that you hire this Certified Electrician to
safely and properly install these components. Inappropriate contact with your breaker
box or main power source can be FATAL.
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Introduction...................................................................................................
Features.......................................................................................................
Overview.......................................................................................................
Display unit................................................................................................
Transmitter and sensor................................................................................
Display information.....................................................................................
Installation.....................................................................................................
Find power cable........................................................................................
Replacing batteries....................................................................................
Link transmitter and display unit...................................................................
Operating Guide................................................................................................
Setting time and date.................................................................................
Advanced settings.........................................................................................
How to view historical data and charts.............................................................
Switch alarm on or off...................................................................................
Must Read Warnings..........................................................................................
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Summary of Contents for ElectroFlip iConserve
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
However, due to the fluid nature of advancing technology, some characteristics may change or need modifications in the future. Should you encounter any problems or have any further questions about your purchase, please visit us at www.ElectroFlip.com and visit the contact us page. -
Page 2: Introduction
You can get real time information on electrical consumption and track your spending. With this guide, we hope you will learn how to use iConserve, so that you can cut down on the amount of electricity you use in the home or office. When you save energy you save money, and you will also help the planet. -
Page 3: Transmitter And Sensor
Locate your home or businesses breaker box (panel). Then remove the panel carefully, you’ll find 1, 2, or 3 thick (16mm or 10mm) red or black cables. These cables are live main cables. To record your entire home or business energy consumption you will need to install the iConserve... -
Page 4: Link Transmitter And Display Unit
Most standalone business buildings will use three-phase. Note for three-phase the iConserve unit is required to have a sensor connected to each of the three-phase live main power cables. We offer two sensor sizes 10mm and 16mm. You will only use one size and at most use three sensors (called 3 Phase) at one time. - Page 5 User Guide___________________________________________________ Press the “TIME” button again to enter the month setting. The digits of the month will flash. Press the “FWD/BWD” button to set the month. Press the “TIME” button again to enter the day setting. The digits of the day will flash. Press the “FWD/BWD”...
- Page 6 User Guide___________________________________________________ Press the “MODE” button and hold down for 2 seconds to set the “voltage” and until the number “220” starts flashing. Press the “FWD/BWD” buttons to adjust the voltage. For common households in the United States this setting is 110 (for 110 volts), for Europe it’s 220 (for 220 volts).
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Page 7: View Instant And Accumulative Energy, Cost, Co 2
User Guide___________________________________________________ If you do not choose “TARIFF2”, the above step will automatically be skipped. Press the “MODE” button again to set the “tariff1” standard until the number “0.125” starts flashing. Press the “FWD/BWD” button for the number to increase or reduce. - Page 8 User Guide___________________________________________________ How to view historical data Press the “HISTORY” button to see the historical data shown by “per hour” mode and use the “BWD/FWD” button to look up the usage of energy for the last 7 hours. The corresponding block in the chart will start to flash.
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Page 9: Switch Alarm On Or Off
Keep the product away from heat sources like radiators, stoves, heaters, etc. • Do not use the product near water or in humid areas. • Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Contact customer service for assistance. FAQ (for a more advanced understanding of the iConserve, continue reading…) - Page 10 In this figure we would use tariff/tier 2 as our rate for tariff 1/tier 1 in our iConserve’s configuration and tariff 2/tier 2 would be left blank or not enabled at all.
- Page 11 This might be called “Days in Bill Period” or “Days in Billing Cycle” or similar. This figure will give you your total estimated usage according to the iConserve. It will be off plus of minus. If it’s above your bills usage reading, then lower the units 110 voltage by increments of 5 and keep doing the same math above until near your bills usage reading.
- Page 12 User Guide___________________________________________________ the sensor may be cracked or damaged in some way. Check with customer service or your local certified electrician. Why is there a lower reading than what I expected? If the cable is a very tight fit for the sensor, it is likely that the sensor is unable to close properly.
- Page 13 Solution for B: Reduce the electromagnetic signal interference as much as possible. Or turn off the interfering signal source if possible. Solution for C: Replace batteries if power is low. I’m using two iConserve units, and I’m confused as to which display unit belongs to which transmitter? Exercise process of elimination: Place the receiver close to the transmitter, and then pull out the sensor plug from the transmitter for some time to view the receiver power data.
- Page 14 Solution B: Check the voltage and if other parameters are correct on the main display unit. What’s a quick step by step process oh how to setup / operate the iConserve for advanced users? 1.
- Page 15 User Guide___________________________________________________ Step 1: Remove the batteries from the transmitter. Step 2: Push and hold the CHECK button and at same time, reload the batteries into the transmitter. LED should be on. Step 3: When the LED is off, release the CHECK button. Memory will start cleaning (This process should take about 8 seconds) Step 4: The LED will blink 5 times, which means the history data is deleted on the transmitter.
- Page 16 However, due to the fluid nature of advancing technology, some characteristics may change or need modifications in the future. Should you encounter any problems or have any further questions about your purchase, please visit us at www.ElectroFlip.com and visit the contact us page.
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