SUE-PCMTX02PowerCost Monitor

COVER PAGE Table of Contents 1 Introduction...............................................................................4 2 Features.....................................................................................5 3 Safety Instructions....................................................................6 4 Care and Maintenance...............................................................6 5 Installation................................................................................7 5.1. Unpacking the PowerCost Monitor™...........................7 5.2. Powering the Display Unit............................................9 5.3. Putting Batteries in the Sensor Unit.............................11 5.4. Determining your Utility Meter Type..........................11 5.5. Electromechanical Meter Installation..........................12 5.6. Electronic Meter Installation.......................................15 5.6.1. Top-Mounted Electronic Installation................15 5.6.2. Side-Mounted Electronic Installation................18 5.7. Synchronizing the Display and Sensor Units...............20 6 Using the Display Unit............................................................23 6.1. Start-up........................................................................24 6.2. Dollar & Cents Display Mode.....................................25 6.3. Kilowatt and Kilowatt-Hours Mode............................26 6.4. Temperature Display...................................................27 6.5. Loss of Signal Display.................................................28 7 Display Settings......................................................................30 7.1. Display Unit Buttons...................................................30 7.2. Setting the Clock.........................................................32 7.3. Setting the Electricity Rate and Kh Factor..................33 7.4. Resetting the Total Values...........................................35 7.5. Display Backlight........................................................37 7.6. Restoring Default Values.............................................37 8 Warranty.................................................................................38 9 Specifications..........................................................................39 10 Troubleshooting......................................................................40 11 FCC Information.....................................................................41 1 Introduction The PowerCost Monitor™ from Blue Line Innovations can help you reduce your electricity bill. Our goal is to empower householders like you to reduce the amount of electricity you use without seriously changing your lifestyle. All of our products and services are developed with that goal in mind. By using this manual and making the PowerCost Monitor™ a regular part of your daily household management, you can significantly reduce the amount of electricity you consume without dramatically altering day-to-day living. Your PowerCost Monitor™ gives you the advantage of real-time feedback. Tests have proven that householders who use real-time feedback can reduce electricity needs by as much as 5 - 20%. Real-time feedback means being able to: ¾ See how much energy your home is using from minute to minute. ¾ See the effect of turning on or off various electrical devices in your home. It is important to remember that the PowerCost Monitor™ is just a tool. The amount of savings is up to you. By striving to keep the values shown on the Display Unit as low as possible you will use less electricity - up to 20% less - every month. That will translate into: ¾ Real savings on your monthly electricity bill ¾ Reduced green-house gas emissions ¾ Reduced demand on the power grid To help you maximize energy savings, you will find relatively inexpensive and effective tips at www.save-electricity.ca. These tips, when used in conjunction with the PowerCost Monitor™, will help you attain your conservation goals. The PowerCost Monitor™ is straight-forward and easy to use. Should you happen to experience any difficulties with your system please refer to the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual. If problems persist or you have a question that is not answered there, additional information is available online at www.bluelineinnovations.com. You may also contact our toll free line at 1-866-607-2583 and one of our customer support staff will be happy to assist you. This device has been approved for use on your utility meter by your local power company. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your utility company directly or call Blue Line Innovations toll free at1- 866-607-2583. Important: This manual contains important safety and care information, and provides step-by-step instructions for using this product. Please read this manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place in case you need to refer to it later. 2 Features ¾ Displays current electricity consumption in dollars and cents per hour. ¾ Displays total cost of energy consumed in dollars and cents ¾ Displays current energy consumption in kilowatts ¾ Displays total energy consumed in kilowatt-hours ¾ Displays outdoor temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit ¾ Has an easy-to-read screen that lights up at the touch of a button This device does not interfere with your utility meter readings in anyway. After the PowerCost Monitor™ is installed meter readers can still access your readings. 3 Safety Instructions To ensure your PowerCost Monitor™ is used safely, read these safety instructions and the rest of the User Manual thoroughly before using this product. These instructions must be followed at all times. ¾ Do not attempt to repair the PowerCost Monitor™ yourself. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual or visit www.bluelineinnovations.com for assistance. If you are still having difficulty please feel free to call ou…

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FCC Part 15 Subpart C, 15.231 : June 2006 Test Report: 6W71018 Applicant: Blue Line Innovations Inc. 1st Floor, ICON Building 187 Kenmount Rd. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 3P9, Canada Apparatus: PCMTX02 FCC ID: SUE-PCMTX02 In Accordance With: FCC Part 15 Subpart C, 15.231 Periodic operation in the band 40.66-40.70MHz and above 70 MHz. Tested By: Nemko Canada Inc. 303 River Road Ottawa, Ontario K1V 1H2 Authorized By: Jin Xu, Wireless Specialist Date: September 20, 2006 Total Number of Pages: 20 Nemko Canada Inc. REPORT SUMMARY Report Number: 6W71018 FCC ID: SUE-PCMTX02 Specification: FCC Part 15 Subpart C, 15.231 Page 2 of 20 Report Summary These tests were conducted on a sample of the equipment for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Part 15, Subpart C. Radiated tests were conducted in accordance with ANSI C63.4-2003. Radiated emissions are made on an open area test site. A description of the test facility is on file with the FCC. The assessment summary is as follows: Apparatus Assessed: PCMTX02 Specification: FCC Part 15 Subpart C, 15.231 Compliance Status: Complies Exclusions: None Non-compliances: None Report Release History: Original Release Author: Roman Kuleba, EMC/Wireless Specialist Note that the results contained in this report relate only to the items tested and were obtained in the period between the date of initial receipt of samples and the date of issue of the report. This test report has been completed in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. Nemko Canada Inc. authorizes the applicant to reproduce this report provided it is reproduced in its entirety and for use by the company’s employees only. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. Nemko Canada Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report. Nemko Canada Inc. REPORT SUMMARY Report Number: 6W71018 FCC ID: SUE-PCMTX02 Specification: FCC Part 15 Subpart C, 15.231 Page 3 of 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Report Summary......................................................................................................................................... 2 Section 1 : Equipment Under Test............................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Product Identification .................................................................................................................................4 1.2 Samples Submitted for Assessment............................................................................................................4 1.3 Theory of Operation ...................................................................................................................................4 1.4 Technical Specifications of the EUT ..........................................................................................................5 1.5 Block Diagram of the EUT.........................................................................................................................5 Section 2 : Test Conditions......................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................6 2.2 Deviations From Laboratory Test Procedures ............................................................................................6 2.3 Test Environment .......................................................................................................................................6 2.4 Test Equipment...........................................................................................................................................6 Section 3 : Observations ............................................................................................................................. 7 3.1 Modifications Performed During Assessment ............................................................................................7 3.2 Record Of Technical Judgements ...............................................................................................................7 3.3 EUT Parameters Affecting Compliance .....................................................................................................7 3.4 Test Deleted................................................................................................................................................7 3.5 Additional Observations .............................................................................................................................7 Section 4 : Results Summary ..................................................................................................................... 8 4.1 FCC Part 15 Subpart C : Test Results ........................................................................................................9 Appendix A : Test Results ........................................................................................................................ 10 Clause 15.209(a) Radiated Emissions within Restricted Bands ..........................................................................10 Clause 15.231(c) 20 dB Bandwidth .....................................................................................................................14 Clause 15.231(e) Radiated emissions for Periodic radiators ...............................................................................15 Appendix B : Setup Photographs ............................................................................................................ 19 Appendix C : Block Diagram of Test Setups .............................................................................…

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