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Install Your Sensor Unit Frequently Asked Questions

START – Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS first

IMPORTANT: Turn on a high energy-consuming appliance in your house, such as

your electric stove or dryer. This will temporarily increase your electricity consump-

tion and enable the Sensor Unit to begin reading your meter’s output in less time.

1. Go to your meter, taking the following items with you:

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This Guide

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Sensor Unit

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A clean damp cloth

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1 large Flat Head screwdriver

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Clear Alignment Template (if you have a Type 4 meter)

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Stepping stool or ladder if your utility meter is located higher than eye level. DO NOT

USE A CHAIR OR OTHER UNSTABLE PLATFORM.

2. Perform the installation steps for your type of meter (which you determined in

Section 3).

Type 4 Meters:

1. Stand directly in front of your meter, at a height where you can see the optical port.

The optical port itself looks like a small protruding pipe in the center of the top

portion of the meter. Carefully wipe the meter dome clean with the damp cloth.

2. Hold the template with the protruding tab facing

you and the white arrow pointing away from you.

Peel off the adhesive backing.

3. Position the template on the meter so that the

horizontal white line on the template follows the

front edge of the meter dome, and the white arrow

points straight to the optical port.

4. Carefully stick the template to the dome, pressing

it in place on top first, then on the protruding tab

down the front of the dome.

5. Slide the Sensor Unit over the glass dome and

align the edges of the Sensor Unit body with

the white side lines.

6. Tighten the hose clamp

until the Sensor

Unit is snug, but can move just enough to allow

for adjustments.

7. Open the Sensor Arm latch

and sight down

the opening. You see a vertical plastic tab painted

white on the inside of the Sensor body.

8. Sighting through the opening, position the Sensor

Unit so that the white plastic tab on the body is

aligned with the arrow on the template.

9. Press the RESET button and wait 10 seconds.

The red STATUS indicator turns on solid.

10. Keeping the white lines on the body and

template aligned, slowly and gently push or

pull on the Sensor Unit until the red STATUS

indicator starts flashing regularly, indicating

that the Sensor Unit has detected the signal

from your meter. Within 1 minute, in addition

to the regular flashing, you should see an extra

flash every now and then, depending on your

rate of electricity consump tion. These extra

flashes are normal, and indicate that the Sensor

Unit is reading the meter’s output correctly.

Note 1: The STATUS indicator stops flashing after 2 minutes, in order to

maximize battery life. If you have not seen at least one extra flash by then,

please read the Troubleshooting section in your User Guide.

Note 2: If the STATUS indicator doesn’t flash at all and stays lit solid, prepeat the

steps above and recheck for proper alignment.

Q. I can’t get my device to connect to

my wireless network.

A. The most likely cause is that you might

have entered incorrect information about

your wireless home network during device

setup. Run the PCM WiFi Setup Wizard

again and ensure that the wireless settings

of the PCM WiFi device exactly match the

settings of your wireless router, especially

the passphrase. To see the letters you type,

clear the “Hide characters” check box in

the PCM WiFi Setup Wizard.

Also, your wireless network must support

the 802.11b Wi-Fi protocol. Many new

routers have this feature turned off and

you should turn it on. See your router’s

documentation for instructions on

doing this.

Q. I’ve attempted to re-connect my PCM

WiFi device and sensor unit but the status

LED is still AMBER.

A. It is possible that your sensor unit

ID has changed, which can occur if you

hold the sensor RESET button down for

approximately 5 seconds. Press and hold

the SYNC button on your PCM WiFi device

for 5 seconds until the RED status LED

illuminates. Then press and release the

RESET button on your sensor unit. This

will connect the two devices with the new

sensor ID.

Q. Can I see the status of my PCM WiFi

device from my computer?

A. Yes. Open a web browser and type:

http://pcmwifi and the device home page

will appear. Note: if you changed the name

of your PCM WiFi device, then type:

http://yourdevicename (e.g., http://

mypcmwifi).

Q. The last reading from the PowerCost

Monitor sensor was more than 32 seconds

ago. Is this a problem?

A. If your “Last Reading Time” is occa-

sionally more than 32 seconds check the

“Signal Quality” on the PCM WiFi Status

page. If it is less than 100% it is likely that

your PCM WiFi is on the edge of its range

limit. Move it closer to the PowerCost

Monitor sensor unit. It is also possible that

the batteries in your sensor unit are getting

weak and may need to be replaced.

Q. Can I update the software in my PCM

WiFi device while it is connected to my

wireless network?

A. No. In order to install an update in your

device you must attach it to your computer

using a USB cable and use the PCM WiFi

Setup Wizard. When you start the wizard

it will automatically check for available

updates and give you the opportunity to

install them.

Q. I want to set my PCM WiFi device back

to the factory defaults. Is that possible?

A. Yes. In order to erase all the settings

in your PCM WiFi device press and hold

the SYNC button on the top of the unit for

30 seconds until the RED status LED comes

on solid, then release the button. Rerun

the PCM WiFi Setup Wizard to configure

it again.

Q. Is the PCM WiFi device secure?

Can someone else see how much power

I am using?

A. If your wireless network is open (e.g.,

no security is used) then the PCM WiFi

device will not show any energy usage

when accessed from a web browser.

Q. Can I see my energy usage directly

on my PCM WiFi device

A. Yes, but only if your network is secure.

If you network uses “Open” security the

device will not display your energy usage.

Where possible it is always best to secure

your network to keep your personal

information private.

WARRANTY -

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Blue Line Innovations warrants this product to be

free from defects in materials and workmanship

for a period of one year from the date of sale

to the original user or consumer purchaser. Blue

Line Innovation’s exclusive obligation under this

warranty shall be, at its option, (a) to supply,

without charge, a replacement of the product or

(b) to refund the purchase price in respect of any

product that is found to be defective and that is

returned, with its proof of purchase, to the original

supplier.

This warranty excludes and does not cover defects,

malfunctions, or failures caused by misuse,

unauthorized repairs, modifications or accidental

damage.

Note: This warranty does not apply to batteries or

damage to the product caused by the use of faulty

batteries.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by Blue Line Innovations Inc. void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This warranty is only applicable to a product

purchased through a Blue Line Innovations

authorized dealer.

In no event shall Blue Line Innovations be liable for

consequential or incidental damages.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed

warranties. The duration of any implied warranty is

limited to the period of the expressed warranty set

forth above.

PCM WiFi

System Requirements

· Wi-Fi accessible broadband internet connection

with 802.11b support

· PC or laptop with Windows® XP SP3 (or later)

· Blue Line Innovations PowerCost Monitor

Wireless

· 802.11B MAC (802.11B/G and 802.11n Draft 2.0

compatible)

· Up to 2Mbps data rate

· Power Output +10dBm (10mW)

Security

· 40/60-, 128-, 152-bit WEP

· Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2)

· Secure Socket Layer (SSL) upload to Lowe’s Iris™

Configuration & Management

· PC application to configure Wi-Fi settings and

update firmware

Physical Dimensions:

· 125mm diameter X 45mm (5” diameter X 1.5”)

· 180g (6.7oz) not including AC adapter

Power

· 100v-240v AC

· 6.4W max

Technical Specifications

PowerCost Monitor Sensor Unit

Power

· 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6 or equivalent)

· 2 AA Lithium Batteries for temperatures

consistently below -20 ºC

Wireless Communications

Frequency 433.92MHz

Update Rate Approximately every

30 seconds

Range Up to 30m (100ft.) line-of-sight

(Subtract 5m or 15 feet

for each wall between Display

and Sensor Units)

Operating Temperature Range

Sensor Unit -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Connecting your PCMWiFI to the Lowe’s Iris

™

Service

Follow the steps below to connect your PCMWiFi device to the Lowe’s Iris™ service:

1 Ensure that you have successfully completed all previous steps to install your

PCMWiFi and sensor, and that it is operating normally.

2. Log into your Iris™ dashboard at lowes.com/iris

3. Select DEVICES and then ADD DEVICES.

4. Click on the Blue Line Power Meter icon.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions. The Iris™ hub will find your Blue Line meter

reader and add it to your service.

Type 1, 2 & 3 Meters:

1. After carefully wiping the meter dome clean with the

damp cloth, fit the Sensor Unit over your utility meter

as shown, so that the Sensor Head

sits as close as

possible to the front of the glass dome.

2. With your screwdriver, tighten the hose clamp

until

the Sensor Unit is snug, but can move just enough to

allow for slight adjustments.

3. Position the Sensor Head

TYPE 1 Meters:

Position the Sensor Arm

so that it is inline with

the spinning disk (use the line on the Sensor Arm as

a reference) and the Sensor Head

is on or near the

center of the meter.

TYPES 2, 3 Meters:

Position the Sensor Arm

so that the dark LED

in the Sensor Head

is located exactly above the

optical port.

4. Press and release the RESET button. The red STATUS indicator turns on solid.

5. If you positioned the Sensor Head

correctly, the STATUS indicator

starts flashing as indicated below.

If it does not, correct the

positioning slightly.

TYPE 1 - After approximately 20 seconds, the red STATUS indicator turns off and

within two minutes, it starts flashing once per disk revolution. This is an indication that

your Sensor Unit is correctly reading the meter.

TYPES 2 and 3 - Within 20 seconds, the red STATUS indicator starts flashing regularly,

indicating that the Sensor Unit has detected the signal from your meter. Within 1

minute, in addition to the regular flashing, you should see an extra flash every now and

then depending on your rate of electricity consumption. These extra flashes are normal

and indicate that the Sensor Unit is reading the meter’s output correctly.

Note 1: The STATUS indicator stops flashing after approximately 2 ½ minutes, in

order to maximize battery life.

Note 2: If the STATUS indicator does not flash at all and stays lit solid, repeat the

steps above and recheck for proper alignment.

optical port is

on the right

optical port is

on the left

the sensor head “rib” closest to the

tip must align with the leftmost hole

or...

Q. I am unsure of my utility meter type.

How can I find out which type of meter

I have?

A. The illustrations in Section 3 of this guide

represent various kinds of meters that we

have grouped arbitrarily under “types”, based

on different sequences of operations that are

required to mount a Sensor Unit correctly. The

majority of existing meters fall under one of

these generic types. Determine which illustra-

tion most closely matches your meter, and

remember to follow the installation instruc-

tions for that meter type.

Also find the meter’s power factor on the face

of the meter and write it in the box labeled

“Power factor”. The power factor is a number

(usually 1.0 or 7.2) preceded by two letters

(usually Kh or Ks or Kt). Proceed with the

installation steps in order and, in Section 6

specifically, follow the installation instructions

for that meter type.

Q. After installing the Sensor Unit on my

meter and pressing the RESET button,

nothing happens. The red indicator does

not light up.

A. The STATUS light in the Sensor should light

up solid red within 10 seconds after pressing

the RESET switch. If it does not, try these

steps:

1. Confirm that the batteries are inserted in

the correct orientation. + and – symbols are

printed on the green circuit board inside the

battery compartment.

2. Confirm that the batteries are not dead. We

recommend lithium batteries for longer life

in freezing conditions.

3. Confirm that the battery lid is closed and

screwed down. The lid has to be fastened

down for the batteries to make contact.

Q. The red STATUS indicator on my

Sensor Unit is flashing rapidly. Is this the

indication of a problem?

A. The STATUS indicator starts flashing very

rapidly if the Sensor Unit still has not detected

the signal of a meter within 20 minutes. If this

happens check your alignment, then press the

RESET button again and wait 10 seconds for

the STATUS indicator to light up solid. You

can then proceed with the installation

as described.

Q. My Sensor Unit STATUS LED is flashing

regularly, but every now and then, there is

an extra flash. Is there anything wrong with

my unit?

A. This is exactly what you should see and

indicates that the sensor unit is detecting

information from your meter. If you don’t

see an irregular flash every now and then,

try turning on an appliance that consumes

a lot of electricity and check again.

Q. The Sensor Battery indicator shows a low

battery level, but I installed fresh batteries

not long ago.

A. Regular alkaline batteries can become

exhausted very rapidly when it is extremely

cold outside. If you are expecting an extended

period of temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), try

using lithium type AA batteries in the Sensor

Unit. These batteries are commonly available

and they provide better performance in cold.

Q. The Sensor Unit appears to have detected

my meter properly, but the PCM WiFi bridge

is not receiving any information.

A. Ensure that the PCM WiFi bridge device is

located within 100 feet (30m) of the Sensor

Unit. Note that each wall of your house

reduces the range by approximately 15 feet

(5m). Also, aluminium siding on your house

will significantly reduce the range. If this is

the case, try to position the PCM WiFi unit

so that there is a window between it and the

Sensor Unit.

If neither range nor wall construction seem

to cause be the problem, repeat Step 4 in “D”

of Section 4 to re-synchronize your PCMWiFi

device and Sensor Units.

Lastly, it is possible that the batteries in

the Sensor Unit are exhausted. Replace the

batteries with fresh ones.

If you do not see your problem listed here, or you are still unable to

get your system working properly, more information is available at

http://www.bluelineinnovations.com/Products/PCM WiFi. You may

also send an email to [email protected] describing

the difficulty you are having or call us toll-free at 1-866-607-2583.

Blue Line Innovations Inc.

187 Kenmount Road

1st Floor, ICON Building

St. John’s, NL Canada

A1B 3P9

[email protected]

www.bluelineinnovations.com

Toll Free: 1-866-607-2583

document is subject to change without notice.

Blue Line Innovations and PowerCost Monitor

are trademarks of Blue Line Innovations

Incorporated. All other trademarks are the

property of their respective owners.

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