Blue Line Innovations PowerCost Monitor Manuel d'utilisateur

User ManualPlease read before using this equipment.

84.3.Verifying the Basic OperationYour Sensor Unit comes pre-programmed with a unique ID code so it will only work withyour Display Unit. This synchro

955.1.You Will Need…It is very important to follow the installation instructions for the PowerCost Monitor™exactly as outlined in this User Guide for

105.2. Electromechanical MeterElectromechanical meters have dials on the face and a spinning disk with a black mark.The faster the disk spins, the hig

114. Make sure that the Sensor Arm is properly positioned with the disk on the utility meter.It should be positioned so that the alignment line on the

125.3. Electronic Meter (Optical Port on Face)Electronic meters have digital readouts,as well as an optical port which emits light pulses similarto th

135.3.2. Installing Your Sensor Unit1. Adjust the sensor mounting strap by turning the adjustment screw several turns with a flat head screwdriver unt

145.4. Electronic Meter (Optical Port on Face – Shims Required)Electronic meters have digital readouts,as well as an optical port which emits light pu

15The supplied rubber shims are required to achieve proper installation.4. Loosen the hose clamp and determine by eye if one or two shims will be requ

5.5. Electronic Meter (Optical Port on Top)Electronic meters have digital readouts,as well as an optical port which emits light pulses similarto the i

4. Push the smaller end of the Sensor Arm upwards through the latch opening.5. Push the Sensor Head behind the strap,and as far down as it will go int

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12. Slide the Sensor Unit over the glass dome and align the edges of the Sensor Unit body with the white sidelines on the template.13. Tighten the hos

5.6. Re-synchronizing your Display and Sensor UnitsNOTE: You normally only need to synchronize your Display and Sensor Units once. If you replacethe b

6Setting Up Your Display Unit20Once the Sensor Unit begins to detect power usage from your utility meter, the DisplayUnit automatically starts showing

6.2. Display Unit Buttons and IconsThe pictures below illustrate all the various icons and values that can be displayed at any giventime on your Displ

22ICON/BUTTON PURPOSEDisk Emulator When spinning, indicates that the Display Unit is receiving a signal from the Sensor Unit. The higher the energy co

ICON/BUTTON PURPOSE×Increase: During setup, each press of the button INCREASES the target value on the display by various increments. In some cases, i

246.3. Setting Up for SINGLE (FLAT) RATE BillingIMPORTANT: The instructions that follow assume that your Sensor Unit is transmittingsignals normally t

257. Press ×or Ø Set the correct day of the week.Select the correct Day-of-Week segment.8. Press SET Your Day-of-Week segment is stored and the curren

266.4. Setting Up for TIERED RATE BillingIMPORTANT: The instructions that follow assume that your Sensor Unit is transmittingsignals normally to your

277. Press ×or Ø Set the correct day of the week.Select the correct Day-of-Week segment.8. Press SET Your Day-of-Week segment is stored and the curren

Thank you for purchasing the PowerCost Monitor™ from Blue Line Innovations.The PowerCost Monitor™ can help you reduce your electricity bill. Our goal

14. Press SET Your Threshold value is set.“2” is displayed under RATE, and the currently stored value for the Rate 2 flashes next to the ¢/kWh segment

296.5. Setting Up for TIME-OF-USE BillingIMPORTANT: The instructions that follow assume that your Sensor Unit is transmittingsignals normally to your

307. Press ×or Ø Set the correct day of the week.Select the correct Day-of-Week segment.8. Press SET Your Day-of-Week segment is stored and the curren

3114. Press SET Your ON-PEAK RATE is stored. The currently stored ON-PEAK start time value appears and the HOURS digits of the clock flash.15. Press×o

3220. Press SET Your OFF-PEAK Start Time HOURS is stored.The MINUTES digits are flashing.21. Press ×or Ø Set your OFF-PEAK RATE Start Time- MINUTES.Ea

3377.1.Your Display UnitWhen the Sensor Unit begins to detect power usage from your utility meter and theDisplay Unit receives the Sensor Unit signals

347.1.2. Total Consumption RowAfter a few minutes, the value in the third row (Totals Row),starts increasing and provides thetotal cost of electricity

7.2. Dollar & Cents Display ModeThe first screen you will see once the PowerCost Monitor™ starts functioning is similar to the one below.Pressing

7.3. Kilowatt and Kilowatt-Hours ModeTo enter the Kilowatt and Kilowatt-Hours screen, press and release the MODE button located onthe back of the Disp

7.4. Temperature DisplayThe PowerCost Monitor™ displays the temperature reading at the location of the Sensor Unit.The temperature can be displayed in

22Your PowerCost Monitor™ gives you the advantage of real-time feedback. Tests have proven that households where real-time feedback is put to good use

387.5. Loss of Signal DisplayIn the event that your Display Unit loses the signal from the Sensor Unit you will see a screensimilar to one of the two

7.6. Resetting the Total ValuesPress-and-hold the CLEAR button located on the front of the Display Unit until you hear a beepto reset the Total values

&&&8TroubleshootingIn the event that you are experiencing difficulty installing or using your PowerCost Monitor™system, please refer to th

When I try to synchronize my Display and Sensor Units, the Display Unit keeps showing “id” on the screen.This indicates that the Display Unit is in ID

The temperature shown on the Display Unit does not match weather reports or appears to be incorrect.The temperature shown on the Display Unit is the a

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTYBlue Line Innovations warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year fro

Specifications2 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6 or equivalent)2 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6 or equivalent)Display UnitSensor UnitPower433.92MHzApproximately

FCC Class B Part 15This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1. This device may not cause

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32.1. Safety InstructionsThis device does not interfere with your utility meter readings in any way.After the PowerCost Monitor™ is installed, utility

34Your utility meter is most probably located outside your house and it looks like one of the pictures on the following two pages.Your PowerCost Monit

5Electronic MeterMeasure the distancebetween the FRONT opticalport and the outer rim of thedome. It should be NO LESSTHAN1.5 inches (37 mm).Use Quick

Your meter looks like this… … with the Sensor Unit mounted6Electronic Meterwith TOP optical port.You will need the clearalignment template.See section

74Unpacking and Verifying Basic OperationVerify that your box contains all the following components:• Display Unit•Sensor Unit• Rubber Shims (2)• Clea