Monitor User Guide
Introduction Thank you for making the decision to reduce your energy usage (and your energy bills). It’s not all about cutting use, homes need energy to function, but identifying waste and cutting it, is one way of helping the planet by reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases. Current Cost is the leading global provider of real time in-home energy monitors. As an innovative manufacturer we have successfully distributed over 1,800,000 products throughout the globe.
Table of contents 4 Before you get started – Safety and care of your EnviR monitor Introduction 3 Before you get started 5 Sensor Type 6 1. CT Jaw 6 How it works 6 Have you got everything? 6 2.
Sensor Type OPTION The Current Cost EnviR now comes with a choice of 2 sensor types: 1 Contents of your box CT Jaw How it works: The EnviR monitor shows real time information; a wireless signal is sent every six seconds from a transmitter attached via a CT jaw to your meter and then to the display. This enables you to view your energy consumption easily, showing changes in power consumption when different electrical appliances are used.
‘Sensable’ Software – Voltage adjustment Fitting the transmitter to your meter The new ‘Sensable’ software found in the EnviR transmitter allows you to set your known voltage. 1) Now that the transmitter and display are paired plug the CT jaw into the middle socket on the underside of the transmitter. Take the black transmitter with its attached CT jaw to your mains meter. The default value shown on the display of 240 is correct for almost all homes in the UK and you do not normally need to change it.
Understanding the EnviR display OPTION When your EnviR display is properly installed you should see a screen similar to the image below: Indicates the number of sensor jaws installed. For most domestic situations this will be one The top line of the display shows you how much energy you’re using right now.
At the property’s electricity meter The following information applies to both sensor types: 1) Take the transmitter and its OptiSmart reader to the property’s electricity meter. On the electricity meter, locate the flashing red LED labeled ‘kWh’. Ignore any other flashing or steady LED’s. Clean the area thoroughly around the correct flashing LED using a dry paper tissue. Setting the clock 2) Take the supplied adhesive base and remove the paper backing.
IAMs – Individual Appliance Monitor Troubleshooting In-home, real-time individual appliance monitors are a great addition to the Current Cost EnviR energy monitor. The IAM plug-in device transmits energy usage data of specific appliances to the display (the amount of Watts consumed and the associated cost). The EnviR can record up to nine IAMs so you can discover the cost and usage of your electrical appliances in the home. Your Current Cost monitor should reach you in perfect condition.
Technical Information Monitor Model: EnviR Product Size: 140mm x 170mm (base) x 105mm Receiver: 433MHz SRD band Sensor Coding Recognition: 10 channels (digital and analogue reception) Subordinate Services: 24hr Clock / ˚C / PC Connectivity. All relevant CE approvals Manufactured in China for Current Cost Ltd. CE Approvals: ETSI EN 300 220-2 V2.1.1(2006-04), EN 50371 2002, EN 301489-3 v1.4.1 2002-08, EN 60215:1989+A1:1992+A2:1994, IEC 60950-1:2001(1st Edition) and/or EN 60950-1:2001+A11:2004 (1) 15.