Instructions Plug-in Energy Monitor The best way to save energy is to stop wasting it
Table Of Content Contents Contents 2 Introduction 3 Installation / Setup 4 Electricity Rate 5 Carbon Emission Value 6 Modes 7 Energy Mode 8 Cost Mode 9 CO² Mode 10 Energy Count Mode 11 Countdown Timer Mode 12 Outlet Manual ON/OFF Switch 13 Product Warranty 14 Copyright and Disclaimer 15
Introduction The Energy Monitor helps you understand how much power your appliances use.
Installation / Energy Monitor Configuration Setup Install Energy Monitor The Energy Monitor tracks power consumption of individual home appliances. 1. Plug in the Energy Monitor to a powered AC outlet 2. Plug in an appliance into the Energy Monitor Perform Energy Monitor Configuration Setup The Energy Monitor is preset with a default rate ($0.12/ KWH) and carbon emission value (0.49Kg/KWH). Both of these values can be changed.
Electricity Rate Press the COST button for 5 seconds to enter the electricity rate setup page. 1. The default rate is $0.12 per KWH. Press (COST) or (ENERGY) to adjust the electricity rate. 2. Press (CO2) to confirm and exit the setup page.
Carbon Emission Value Carbon dioxide is emitted when producing electricity by burning coal & fossil fuel. This is referred to as a CO2 footprint or carbon emission. The average carbon emission rate is 0.49Kg of carbon emission for every 1 KWH of electricity produced. This value can be changed depending upon your local electric utility and power source. Please contact your local utility for their carbon emission rate. Press the CO2 button for 5 seconds to enter the carbon emission rate setup page. 1.
Modes There are 5 different modes: 1. Energy Mode 2. Cost Mode 3. CO2 Mode 4. Energy Count Mode 5. Countdown Timer Mode Energy Mode In Energy Mode, press ENERGY button to switch to different display of energy information. The Energy Monitor can display power consumption of an appliance in real time / day / month / year estimates.
Energy Mode Real Time Energy Consumption Displays real time energy consumption of the appliance in Watts. 8 Daily Estimated Power Consumption Displays the daily energy consumption (KWH) of the appliance based on real time and historical measurements. Monthly Estimated Power Consumption Displays the monthly energy consumption (KWH) of the appliance based on real time and historical measurements.
Cost Mode In Cost Mode, press COST to switch between different energy cost displays. The Energy Monitor can display real time / day / month / year estimates. Real Time Cost Displays the real time cost of the appliance in dollar/hr. Daily Cost Displays the estimated daily cost of the appliance based on real time and historical measurements. Monthly Cost Displays the estimated monthly cost of the plugin appliance based on real time and historical measurements.
CO2 Mode In CO2 mode, press CO2 to switch to display of carbon emission data. The Energy Monitor can display carbon emission of the plug-in appliance in real time / daily / monthly / yearly estimates modes. Real Time CO2 Emission The Energy Monitor displays the real time CO2 value of the plug-in appliance in kg/hr. 10 Daily CO2 Emission The Energy Monitor estimates the daily CO2 value of the plug-in appliance based on real time and historical measurements.
Energy Count Mode Energy Count offers an easy way to find out how much total energy consumption or energy cost each time you use an appliance. You can activate ENERGY COUNT function by pressing the ENERGY COUNT button. While ENERGY COUNT icon flashing, turn on the plug in appliances. The energy monitor will display the accumulative energy consumption in real time. While ENERGY COUNT icon is flashing, turn on the power of plug-in appliance.
Countdown Timer Mode Countdown Timer Mode supports a simple countdown timer function that allows you to set when the outlet is switched on or off within a 24 hour period. Configure Countdown Timer Mode by pressing the TIMER for 3 seconds. 1. Press (COST) or (ENERGY) to select ON or OFF for outlet to be switched when hourly timer expires. 2. Press (CO2) to confirm and then set countdown timer (01~24 hours). 12 3. Press (CO2) to confirm exit the countdown timer configuration.
Outlet Manual On/Off Switch The outlet can be switched on or off manually. 1. Press (TIMER) and (ENERGY) to switch outlet off or on. Note: the countdown timer will be disabled when the outlet is manually switched.
Product Warranty TrickleStar warrants to the original purchaser of the TrickleStar Product for 1 year, that the Product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship, and will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge. Email a warranty claim to us at warranty@tricklestar.com Be prepared to provide the following information: • Product part number of the product • The date of the occurrence. • Where and when you purchased the product.
Copyright and Disclaimer © Copyright TrickleStar Ltd. All rights reserved. TrickleStar® is a registered trademark of TrickleStar Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Disclaimer: TrickleStar reserves the right to change specifications or designs described in this manual without notice and without obligation.
The best way to save energy is to stop wasting it
