VOLTCRAFT ENERGY MONITOR 3000 Manual

INTENDED USE

The "Energy monitor 3000" provides a simple way to measure the energy consumption and monitor the current, voltage and frequency of electrical appliances. The measure range is from 1.5 to 3000 Watts. If these limits are exceeded, the device will no longer be accurate. The device is only authorised to connected to mains outlet (230 V/50 Hz) and with current less than 13 A. Even though the device is very accurate, it is not officially certified for the account of cost of electricity between power supplier and consumer. The device is only authorised to use in dry indoor, outdoor use is forbidden.

This product fulfills European and national requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). CE conformity has been verified and the relevant statements and documents have been deposited at the manufacturer.

Unauthorised conversion and/or modification 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, fire, electric shock, etc. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly and keep them for further reference.

CONTENT OF DELIVERY

• Energy monitor
• Operating instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of reach of children!
• 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.
• The product must not be exposed it to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, intense vibration, or dampness.
• The attached load must not exceed 3000 W(13 A).
• Never connect batteries or other voltage supplies to the power adapter output.
• Never exceed the input voltage and never connect the power output to power loads requiring more than 13 A.
• Make sure the conductive ground wire is not broken as this can pose lethal danger in the event of a malfunction.
• Never insert any object into or block the ventilation holes of device.
• The manufacturer or supplier accept no responsibility whatsoever for incorrect displays or the consequences which can arise from such incorrect displays.
• If the product is used in a commercial context, the safety prevention regulations of employers' liability insurance association for electrical equipment and relevant operating resources must be observed.
• This product may not be used for medical purposes or published information.

Battery safety

• Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries.
• Batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries.
• Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave the battery lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets swallow it.
• All the batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new batteries in the device can lead to battery leakage and device damage.
• Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!

Miscellaneous

• 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

OPERATION

Immediately after the "Energy Monitor 3000" is plugged into a mains outlet, the supply voltage, frequency of the supply voltage and present current consumption of the connected loads are displayed in the LCD.

Set the tariff before insert it into mains socket, please refer to "Display of total energy cost, total energy used and energy tariff" for further details.

Display of supply voltage, load current and frequency

1. Press "MODE (+)" to display the momentary supply voltage, frequency and momentary current.
2. Press "MIN/MAX (CLR)" to switch between the minimum, maximum and present values.
3. Hold "MIN/MAX (CLR)" for 4 seconds to remove the minimum and maximum and return to the present values.

Display of active power, apparent power and power factor

1. Press "MODE (+)" to switch the display to active power, apparent power and power factor.
2. Press "MIN/MAX (CLR)" to switch between the minimum, maximum and present values.
3. Press "MIN/MAX (CLR)" for longer than 4 seconds to remove the minimum and maximum value and return to the present values. Note: Min/Max power records are in integral form.

Active power, W, is the power that the power supplier delivers to the connected appliance.
Apparent power, VA, is the product of voltage and current. It is the power actually used by the connected appliance.
Power factor, cosφ, is the ratio between active power and apparent power or cosine of the phase angle between the current and voltage sinusoid waveforms, φ(phi).
The maximum power factor is unity. For the same amount of active power transferred, a circuit with lower power factor will have higher losses and thus lower overall transmission efficiency.

Display of total energy cost, total energy used and energy tariff

1. Press "MODE (+)" to switch the display to used energy in kWh (kilowatt-hours), the tariff setting and the display of total energy cost.
2. Hold "MIN/MAX (CLR)" for 4 seconds to reset the "total energy cost", "total energy used (kWh)" and "energy It will also reset "REC h", "ON h" and "%".
3. Press "TARIFF (SET)" to switch between Tariff 1 and Tariff 2, display the total energy cost for every tariff or change the display tariff.
4. Hold "TARIFF (SET)" for 4 seconds until the right position blinks to change the displayed tariff.
5. Press "MODE (+)" to increase the value of the flashing digit from 0 to 9 or "MIN/MAX (CLR)" to reset the value to zero.
6. Press "FORECAST" to switch to the next digit.
7. Press "TARIFF (SET)" to confirm the adjusted tariff.
8. Repeat procedure 3 to 6 to adjust tariff 2.

Display of recorded data

1. Press "MODE (+)" to change to "Recorded data"
2. Hold "MAX/MIN (CLR)" for 4 seconds, to reset "REC h", "ON h" and "%". It will also reset "total energy cost", "total energy used" and "energy tariff".

	REC h	= recorded time (hour),
	ON h	= operated time of connected power loads (hour),
	%	= ON h/REC h.

Display of cost forecast

1. Press "MODE (+)" to change to "Cost forecast mode".
2. Press "FORECAST" to switch between displaying "COST/WK" (weekly cost), "COST/month" (monthly cost) and "COST/YR" (annually cost).
3. Press "TARIFF (SET)" to switch between costs forecast based on tariff 1 or tariff 2. Please refer to "Display of total energy cost, total energy used and energy tariff" for tariff set-up.

The cost forecast calculates the projected energy cost from the momentary power recording of the connected power loads using the programmed tariff.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Observe correct polarity while inserting the batteries. remove the batteries if the appliance is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle them.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Do not leave the battery lying around, as there is risk, which children or domestic pets could swallow it.
Make sure that batteries are not dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire. Never recharge/ charge non-rechargeable batteries. there is a risk of explosion!

With built-in battery, you can set saved data, recordings and tariff setting even if the Energy Monitor 3000 is not connected to mains outlet. To save battery power, the LC Display switches off automatically 60 seconds after the unit is disconnected from mains outlet.

When the battery is running low, will appear.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by unscrewing the two attached screws.
2. Replace the used battery with a new one of the same type (CR1620, 3 V) while observing the correct polarity.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and fasten the screws.

MAINTENANCE

When cleaning or servicing, the device must be disconnected from every source of operation voltage. Clean the device and LC Display with dry, soft and anti-static cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents!

DISPOSAL

General

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.

Batteries / rechargeable batteries

The user is legally obliged (battery regulation) to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries. Disposing used batteries in the household waste is prohibited! Batteries/ rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin. The symbol indicates that the product is forbidden to be disposed via the domestic refuse. The chemical symbols for the respective hazardous substances are cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, pb = Lead.
You can return used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge to any collecting point of your local authority, our stores or where batteries/ rechargeable batteries are sold.

Consequently you comply with your legal obligations and contribute to environmental protection.

TECHNICAL DATA

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These operating instructions are published by Voltcraft^®,
Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau/Germany, Phone +49 180 586 582 7.
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The operating instructions reflect the current technical specifications at time of print.
We reserve the right to change the technical or physical specifications.
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