How to contact us: If you have any questions about using your Efergy monitor, or if you'd like further advice about energy saving at home or at work, please feel free to contact us: Call Efergy on +44 (0) 8450177 769 Efergy will answer any installation or set-up questions and offer quick energy saving tips. Lines are open between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday. You can also email us: info@efergy.com. Further information is also available at www.efergy.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1 SAFETY 2 IN THE BOX 3 FIND THE FEED CABLE 4 INSTALLATION 6 LINKING TRANSMITTER AND THE DISPLAY 7 SETTING TIME AND DATE 8 SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 9 DUAL TARIFF MODE 11 DISPLAY INFORMATION 13 INSTANT MODE 14 HISTORY MODE 15 FAQs 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 Energy metering and monitoring are at the heart of energy management: you need the information to tell when and where you’re saving money.
SAFETY IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU OBSERVE SOME SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. When installing the Efergy monitor you should find that everything is relatively straightforward. However, there are number of important health and safety issues which you need to be aware of. It is recommended that you contact a qualified electrician to carry out the installation.
FIND THE FEED CABLE IN YOUR ELECTRICITY METER (UK) The Efergy monitor is installed by clipping the sensor around the feed cable of your electricity meter. LOCATE YOUR ELECTRICITY METER Diagram 1 Locate your electricity meter and determine its type. You can normally find this on an outside wall, in the garage, basement or utility room. If you live in a flat, it can often be found outside your front door, in the communal staircase, or in the basement.
LINKING THE TRANSMITTER AND THE DISPLAY INSTALLATION FIT THE SENSOR 1. Push the release cap to open the sensor. 2. Select the correct feed cable, then place the feed cable into the top of the sensor. Feed Wire Feed Wire The sensor needs to be fitted to the live feed cable. Sensors are suitable for cables up to 12mm in diameter. You should not force the cable to fit. 3. Close the sensor. The sensor is secure when a “click” is heard.
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS The Efergy monitor needs to know the time and date in order to provide you with the correct information. Set the time and date as follows: STEP 1 On the reverse of the display you will find the Time Button. Press and hold for two seconds. Date set up will flash in the display. 2 seconds The Efergy monitor needs to know unit cost per kWh charged by your electricity supplier, along with voltage and alarm settings.
DUAL TARIFF MODE STEP 3. SINGLE TARIFF SET UP Esc. BWD FWD Mode On release you will see the symbol flash. If you are charged one single tariff push Mode Button to confirm. If you have dual tariff rate, please see overleaf. Quick Hint Throughout the set-up process, push ESC. BUTTON at any time, your settings will be saved & you will exit the function setting mode. 2 seconds STEP 1. ACTIVATION OF DUAL TARIFF Press and hold Mode Button for two seconds.
DISPLAY INFORMATION Example: If you are on an economy-7 tariff which starts at 1am and finishes at 8am, set at 01:00 set at 08:00. Push the Mode Button to confirm. Select the currency and set the cost per kWh you pay for each tariff, approx 5p/kWh and 12p/kWh for night and day time rates respectively. STEP 3. ELECTRICITY COSTS - TARIFF 1 Esc. BWD FWD Mode Default price of 11p/kWh will flash. Use BWD and FWD buttons to change the cost per kWh. Press Mode Button to save your setting.
INSTANT MODE HISTORY MODE Transmission signal History Days, weeks, months Push the history button to move from daily to weekly to monthly information Use the BWD and FWD buttons to scroll between dates and compare consumption data Instant Information Push the Mode Button to change information being displayed from kW to costs per hour Battery warnings: Transmitter Display Push the History Button to access daily, weekly and monthly stored data Push the Mode Button to change information display from kWh
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If I remove the batteries will I lose the information on the display? If you need to change or remove the batteries, the display has an internal memory, so information stored on the display will not be lost. How do I reset the display (clear the data and start again)? Press mode and history buttons simultaneusly and hold for two seconds. How far does the device transmit? Transmitter’s works over 40meters within the home. The 433MHz range is well suited for in home use.
