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Determine Your Meter Type and Power Factor

In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust your Sensor Unit to fit your particular

meter. Therefore, it is extremely important to determine exactly what kind of meter is

installed on your premises.

INSTRUCTIONS: To determine your meter type, study the illustrations and

descriptions below.

Locate your electricity meter.

Determine which of the following illustrations most closely matches your meter.

Remember your meter type.

Find your meter’s power factor and write it down in the box labeled “Power Factor”

next to the illustration below which matches your meter. Your meter’s power factor

is indicated on the face of the meter, most often next to the letters Kh (less often the

letters Ks or Kt). In most cases, your meter’s power factor is 7.2 if it has dials and a

spinning disk, or 1.0 if it has a digital readout.

Type 1 Meter: Electromechanical

This type of meter has dials and a spinning disk.

The Sensor Unit reads the revolutions of the disk

and transmits that information to the PCMWiFi unit.

Type 3 Meter:

Electronic with optical port on the face,

less than 1.5 inches from the outer rim

On these electronic meters, the optical port is on the

face, located less than 1.5 inches (37 mm) from the

meter’s outer rim.

If in doubt, measure the distance using the ruler below.

This type of meter requires that you mount the supplied

rubber shims on the underside of the Sensor Unit.

Type 4 Meter:

Electronic with optical port on the top

On this type of meter, the optical port is located on

the top portion of the meter.

This kind of meter requires you to reconfigure the

Sensor Unit and install the Clear Alignment template.

Type 2 Meter: Electronic with optical port on

the face, 1.5 inches or more from the outer rim

On this type of meter, the optical port is located at least

1.5 inches (37 mm) from the meter’s outer rim.

If in doubt, measure the distance using the ruler below.

NOTE: The optical port can be located at either the right

(3 o’clock), or left (9 o’clock) position on your meter.

Power Factor

PowerCost Monitor

™

Installation Guide

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the PowerCost Monitor™, a new electricity-

monitoring device that informs you in real time of the amount of electricity your

household is consuming. This Guide explains how to get your system ready for

use. Please follow the instructions in the order shown without skipping any steps.

Important Safety Precautions

Install your PowerCost Monitor Sensor Unit on a dry day and take all necessary

safety precautions, particularly if you need to use a ladder for installing the

Sensor Unit. In addition, please read and apply the safety instructions below

at all times.

➢

Do not immerse either PowerCost Monitor unit in any liquid.

➢

Do not drop or cause any sudden impact to either PowerCost Monitor unit.

➢

If disposing of the PowerCost Monitor, do so in accordance with your local

waste disposal regulations.

➢

Take precautions when handling batteries. They can cause injuries, burns,

and/or property damage as a result of contact with metal objects, heat, and

corrosive materials.

➢

Read all the instructions carefully before using your PowerCost Monitor.

Verify the Contents of the Box Configure the WiFi Bridge

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Verify that your box contains all these components. If any item

is missing, please contact your PowerCost Monitor reseller.

PowerCost Monitor

™

Installation Guide

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the PowerCost Monitor™, a new electricity-monitoring

device that informs you in real time of the amount of electricity your household is consuming.

This Guide explains how to get your system ready for use. Please follow the instructions in the

order shown without skipping any steps.

Important Safety Precautions

Install your PowerCost Monitor Sensor Unit on a dry day and take all necessary safety

precautions, particularly if you need to use a ladder for installing the Sensor Unit. In addition,

please read and apply the safety instructions below at all times.

➢

Do not immerse either PowerCost Monitor unit in any liquid.

➢

Do not drop or cause any sudden impact to either PowerCost Monitor unit.

➢

If disposing of the PowerCost Monitor, do so in accordance with your local waste

disposal regulations.

➢

Take precautions when handling batteries. They can cause injuries, burns, and/or property

damage as a result of contact with metal objects, heat, and corrosive materials.

➢

A damaged LCD display may leak fluids that can be harmful to your health. If any fluid

leaks from the Display Unit after you drop it accidentally, immediately wash it off with

soap and water.

➢

Read all the instructions carefully before using your PowerCost Monitor.

Verify the Conte nts of the Box

Verify that your box contains all these components. If any item

is missing, please contact your PowerCost Monitor reseller.

Rubber Shim

Alkaline “AA” Batteries

Installation Guide

and User Guide

Display

Unit

Sensor Unit

(with clamping strap)

Clear Alignment Template

STAT

ESET

Rubber Shim

2 Alkaline “AA” Batteries

Installation Guide

Sensor Unit

(with clamping strap)

Clear Alignment

Template

ruler

Install the Batteries in the Sensor Unit

Turn the screw counter-

clockwise to open the Sensor

Unit battery compartment

cover.

Insert two AA batteries in the

orientation indicated by the +

and – signs printed on the

circuit board, then close and

lock the battery compartment

by turning the screw clockwise.

Do not overtighten. The red

STATUS indicator should

illuminate within 10 seconds.

DO NOT remove the grease from around

the battery lid. This grease helps protect

the internal components from moisture.

Type 1 Meter: Electromechanical

Open the Sensor Arm latch

by pulling upward.

Extend the Sensor Arm

to its full length by pulling

on it firmly, but gently. If you accidentally pull it out

completely, push it back into the casing.

Close the latch

Type 2 Meter: Electronic with optical

port on the face, 1.5 inches or more from

the outer rim

Open the Sensor Arm latch

by pulling upward.

Ensure that the Sensor Arm

is pushed in as far

as it will go into the body of the Sensor Unit.

Close the latch

Type 4 Meter: Electronic - optical port on top

Open the Sensor Arm latch

by pulling upward.

Gently pull the Sensor Arm

completely out of the Sensor Body.

Turn over the Sensor Arm

Push the thin end of the Sensor Arm

upwards through the latch opening and press

the Sensor Arm firmly into the cavity.

Firmly push the Sensor Head

behind the strap, and as far down as it will go into the

bottom cavity of the body. The dark Sensor Head

LED

must be clearly visible below

the clamp. If necessary, use a dull pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen to push the

head

downwards.

Tuck the wire

into the side cavity

Close the latch

Type 3 Meter: Electronic with optical port on the face, 1.5 inches

maximum from the outer rim

Perform the same steps as described for a Type 2 meter.

Peel off the adhesive backing from the shim.

Position the shim on the underside of the Sensor Unit casing with the adhesive side down.

Press the shim in place onto the underside of the Sensor Unit casing.

Clamp

Sensor Arm (pulled out)

Sensor Head

Sensor LEDs

(dark and white)

Wire

Wire Cavity

Sensor Arm Latch

Instructions: Perform the operations in the block that corresponds to your meter

type. When you are done, go to Step 9 - Install your Sensor Unit.

Prepare Your Sensor Unit

AC adaptor

USB cable

PowerCost Monitor

WiFi (PCM WiFi)

D Configuring the WiFi Bridge

STEP 1: UPDATING THE DEVICE SOFTWARE

The installation wizard will verify the software version in your PCM WiFi device.

If your device requires updating the Wizard will inform you and let you know if

1 or 2 updates will be required. During the updating process you may be

prompted to disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

It is very important to disconnect the cable only when prompted to do

so during the process. Disconnecting the USB cable at the incorrect time

during the update process can render your device inoperative.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software update. When the

update is complete click NEXT.

STEP 2: CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS SETTINGS

Using the information from Step A of this section enter the name of your wireless

network (SSID), your security type and your passphrase (if not using Open

Security). If you do not know this information you can obtain it from the wireless

setting section of your router. If you are unsure of how to obtain this information

please contact the person who initially configured your router. Once you have

entered the settings for your wireless network click NEXT.

STEP 3: SET YOUR ELECTRICITY METER POWER FACTOR

Using the information you collected in Section 2 (Determine Your Meter Type and

Power Factor), enter the Power Factor value for your meter. The PCM WiFi bridge

device uses this value to correctly calculate your energy usage. This value must be

between 1.0 and 99.9. After entering this number click NEXT.

STEP 4: PAIRING THE PCM WIFI AND SENSOR

Disconnect your PCMWiFi device and move it to a permanent indoor location

as close as is practical to your electricity meter. After connecting the AC adapter

wait 30 seconds then press the SYNC button on top of the unit for approximately

6 seconds until the status LED turns solid red. Release the SYNC button, then

return to your sensor unit and press and release the RESET button on the sensor.

Click NEXT on your computer.

B Connect Your Hardware

It is recommended that you setup your PCM WiFi device from a PC that is using a

wireless connection. This will assist in determining your network configuration.

1. Plug the AC adaptor into the wall and then into the PCM WiFi device.

2. Plug the PCM WiFi device into your computer using the USB cable provided.

You may or may not receive a “New Hardware Found” message from

Windows. If you do, Windows may want to restart after you connect your

device for the first time. Restart you computer if prompted to do so, before

proceeding to Step C.

Note: The status LED on your PCM WiFi device will alternate between

RED and GREEN while connected to your computer

C Download Your PCM WiFi Software

The PCM WiFi unit requires software to configure its wireless features.

To install, follow the steps below:

1. Open your Internet browser and type in:

http://www.bluelineinnovations.

com/Downloads/PCMWiFi/iris/publish.htm

2. After accepting the license agreement click INSTALL to download the PCMWiFi

software.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions for downloading and installing the

PCM WiFi Setup Wizard

A Before Proceeding

Before attempting to configure

the WiFi bridge device ensure that

your wireless router is configured

to allow 802.11b protocol and that

“Access” or “MAC” filtering is

disabled. If you are unclear about

these settings please see the FAQs

section at the end of this document

or contact the person who initially

configured your router.

Record your router’s wireless settings here:

Network name (SSID):

Passphrase:

Security type:



Open



WEP



WPA/WPA2

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