User manual

Mode 1
Inthismode,thefollowingmeasurementreadingsaredisplayed:
Output in watt (W)•
Apparentpowerinvolt-ampere(VA)•
Idlepowerinvar(VAr)•
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NORM
MIN
MAX
AVG
Mode 2
Inthismode,thefollowingmeasurementreadingsaredisplayed:
Output in watt (W)•
Apparentpowerinvolt-ampere(VA)•
Powerfactorincosφ(cosineofthephasedifferenceφ)•
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NORM
MIN
MAX
AVG
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Mode 3
Inthismode,thefollowingmeasurementreadingsaredisplayed:
Voltageinvolt(V)•
Amperage in ampere (A)•
Frequencyinhertz(Hz)•
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NORM
MIN
MAX
AVG
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Mode 4
Inthismode,thefollowingmeasurementreadingsaredisplayed:
Displayofelectricworkinkilowatthours(kWh)•
Displayoftimeinhours(h)ordays(d),forwhichtheconsumerloadtobemeasuredhasbeenconnected,•
bothintheonandintheoffstate(RecTIME)
Displayoftimeinhours(h)ordays(d),forwhichtheconsumerloadtobemeasuredhasbeenconnected•
in the on state (Rec TIME)
In this mode, hours and days are displayed in decimal values.
1.5 h equates to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
1.5 d equates to 1 day and 12 hours.
Reset data
Resettheminimum,maximumandaveragevaluesformodes1,2and3asfollows:
First,selectoneofthethreemodesandthenthemeasurementvaluedisplayed(MIN,MAXorAVG)which1.
youwouldliketodelete.
Pressandholdthe‚MIN/MAX/AVG‘buttonforatleastthreeseconds.2.
Thedisplaywillnowshowhorizontalbarsinsteadofmeasurementvalues.Thisshowsthemeasurement3.
valuedisplayedhasbeendeleted.
Resetthedatafrommode4,aswellastheMIN,MAXandaveragevaluesofmodes1,2and3bypressingand
holdingthe‚MODE‘buttonforatleastveseconds(MasterReset).
DISPOSAL6.
Inordertopreserve,protectandimprovethequalityofenvironment,protecthumanhealthand
utilisenaturalresourcesprudentlyandrationally,theusershouldreturnunserviceableproductto
relevantfacilitiesinaccordancewithstatutoryregulations.
Thecrossed-outwheeledbinindicatestheproductneedstobedisposedseparatelyandnotas
municipalwaste.
TECHNICAL DATA7.
Operatingvoltage: 230V/AC,50/60Hz
Max.power/current: 3680W/16A
Displaypowermeasurement: 0.1-3680W
Displayenergyconsumption: 0.000-9999kWh
Display: 3-linewith4digits
Accuracy: 5-3680W(±1%+1count)
2-5W(±5%+1count)
<2W(±15%+1count)
Max.recordingtime: 9999days
Ambientconditions: -10ºCto+40ºC
max.90%RH(non-condensing)
Max.operatingaltitude: 5000m
Overvoltagecategory: II
Pollutionlevel: II
Dimensions(WxHxD): 72x72x68mm
Weight: approx.200g
Measurement tolerances
Statementofaccuracyin±(%ofreading+displayerrorincounts(=no.ofthesmallestdigits)).Theaccuracy
isvalidatatemperatureof+23°C(±5°C),andatarelativehumidityoflessthan75%,non-condensing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Version 07/10
EPM 1L-16 BUILT-IN DIGITAL ENERGY METER
Item No. 12 54 20
INTENDED USE1.
Thisproductisdesignedtomeasureandanalysetheconsumptiondataofelectricalappliances.Theproduct
ispluggedbetweenthevoltagesource(230V/AC)andtheconsumerloadtobemeasured.Themaximum
nominaloutputoftheconsumerloadmustnotexceed3680W.Theproductcanbedamagedwhenoverloaded.
Theproductincludesaninternalmemory.Thankstothestandarddimensionsof72x72mmtheproductis
suitableforinstallationinswitchboards.
ThisproductfullsEuropeanandnationalrequirementsrelatedtoelectromagneticcompatibility(EMC).
CEconformityhasbeenveriedandtherelevantstatementsanddocumentshavebeendepositedat
the manufacturer.
Unauthorisedconversionand/ormodicationofthedeviceareinadmissiblebecauseofsafetyandapproval
reasons(CE).Anyusageotherthandescribedaboveisnotpermittedandcandamagetheproductandleadto
associatedriskssuchasshort-circuit,re,electricshock,etc.Pleasereadtheoperatinginstructionsthoroughly
andkeepthemforfurtherreference.
CONTENT OF DELIVERY2.
Energymeter•
Operating instructions•
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3.
We do not assume liability for resulting damages to property or personal injury if the
product has been abused in any way or damaged by improper use or failure to observe
these operating instructions. The warranty/ guarantee will then expire!
The icon with exclamation mark indicates important information in the operating
instructions. Carefully read the whole operating instructions before operating the device,
otherwise there is risk of danger.
Persons / Product
Productsoperatedusingthemainsvoltagemustbekeptoutofthereachofchildren.Forthisreason,be•
particularlycarefulwhenusingtheproductinthepresenceofchildren.Theymaytrytostickobjectsintothe
devicethroughopeningsinthehousing.Thisposesariskofdeathbyelectricshock.
Whenused in conjunctionwithother devices,observethe operating instructionsand safety noticesof•
connecteddevices.
Theproductmustnotbesubjectedtoheavymechanicalstress.•
Operatetheproductindryinteriorspacesonly.Itmustnotgetdamporwet.Otherwisethereisariskofa•
life-threateningelectricshock!
Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture,•
ammablegases,vapoursandsolvents.
Ifitisnolonger possibletooperatetheproductsafely,take itoutofoperationandprotectitfromany•
accidentaluse.Safeoperationcannolongerbeguaranteediftheproduct::
isvisiblydamaged, -
isnolongerworkingproperly, -
hasbeenstoredforextendedperiodsinpoorambientconditionsor -
hasbeensubjectedtoanyserioustransport-relatedstresses. -
Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall evenfrom a low heightcan damage the•
product.
Donotdrillanyholesorinsertanyscrewsintothehousingtoattachormounttheproduct.Thiscandamage•
theproductandinterferewithsafety.
Consultanexpertwhenindoubtaboutoperation,safetyorconnectionofthedevice.•
In schools, training facilities, hobby or self-service workshops, handling of electrical devices must be•
monitoredbytrainedpersonnel.
When operating on commercial premises, the relevant accident prevention regulations of workers’•
compensationboardsforelectricalequipmentmustbeobserved.
Miscellaneous
Themeasurementmaybedistorted.Avoidanoperationnear:•
strongmagneticorelectromagneticelds -
transmitter aerials or HF generators -
Repairworksmustonlybecarriedoutbyaspecialist/specialistworkshop.•
Ifyouhave queries abouthandlingthedevice, that arenotansweredin this operatinginstruction,our•
technical support is available under the following address and telephone number: Voltcraft
®
, 92242
Hirschau,Lindenweg15,Germany,phone0180/5865827
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION4.
Switch off the mains before you start the installation/connection process.•
Be especially careful when dealing with voltages higher than 25 V/AC. Even at such •
voltages you can receive a life-threatening electric shock when you come into contact
with electric wires.
In no event exceed the max. permitted input values.•
Loosenthefourscrewsatthebackofthemeasurementinstrumentandremovebothmountingbrackets.1.
Installtheproductinasuitablelocation,e.g.inaswitchboard.Makesurethattheproductisprovidedwith2.
adequateventilationduringoperation.Keepaminimumdistanceofapprox.15cmfromotherobjects.
The frame cutout should measure 69 x 69 mm.
The mounting surface’s thickness should be 2 to 5 mm.
Connectthemeasurementdevicetothevoltagesource(230V/AC)andtheconsumerloadtobemeasured3.
(LOAD)accordingtothefollowingillustration.Thesupplywireshouldhaveacross-sectionof1.5mm
2
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The consumer load to be measured is powered via the measurement device.
Re-attachthemountingbracketsontothemeasurementdeviceandfastenthebracketsusingthepreviously4.
loosenedscrews.Now,themeasurementdeviceisinstalledintherequiredposition.
Theproductisnotequippedwithaswitchasadisconnectingdevicefromthemains.Duringinstallationa5.
switchorcircuit-breakermustbeincludedinthecircuit.Itmustbeincloseproximitytotheequipmentand
withineasyreachoftheoperator.Itmustbemarkedasthedisconnectingdevicefortheequipment.
OPERATION5.
The measurement device offers four different modes. Each of these modes displays three different•
measurementreadings.
Pressthe‘MODE’buttontoaccessthenextmode.•
Withinmodes1to3,pressthe‘MIN/MAX/AVG’buttontotogglebetweendisplayofactualmeasuredvalues•
(NORM),MIN/MAXvaluesandaveragevalues(AVG).
Ifyoupressnobuttonfortensecondswhileinmodes1to3,theactualmeasurementvalues(NORM)will•
beautomaticallydisplayed.
Overview
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MODE1
W,VA andVAr 
MODE2
W, VAandPF
MODE3
V,A and Hz 
MODE4
kWh,RecTIME andONTIME 
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TheseoperatinginstructionsarepublishedbyVoltcraft®,
Lindenweg15,D-92242Hirschau/Germany,Phone+491805865827.
Allrightsincludingtranslationreserved.Reproductionbyanymethod,e.g.photocopy,microlming,orthe
captureinelectronicdataprocessingsystemsrequirethepriorwrittenapprovalbytheeditor.Reprinting,
alsoinpart,isprohibited.
Theoperatinginstructionsreectthecurrenttechnicalspecicationsattimeofprint.
Wereservetherighttochangethetechnicalorphysicalspecications.
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