ANSMANN APM2 Energy Consumption Meter User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ANSMANN
Table of Contents
USER MANUAL
APM2
GENERAL INFO / FOREWORD
Please unpack all parts and check that everything is presentand undamaged. Do not use the product if damaged. In this case, contact your local authorised specialist or the service address of the manufacturer.
SAFETY – EXPLANATION OF NOTES
Please take note of the following symbols and words used in the operating
instructions, on the product and on the packaging:
= Information | Useful additional information about the product
= Note | The note warns you of possible damage of all kinds
= Caution | Attention – Hazard can lead to injuries
= Warning | Attention – Danger! May result in serious injury or death
GENERAL
These operating instructions contain important information for the first use
and normal operation of this product.
Read through the complete operating instructions carefully before using the
product for the first time. Read the operating instructions for other devices
which are to be operated with this product or which are to be connected to
this product. Keep these operating instructions for future use or for future
users‘ reference. Failure to follow the operating instructions and safety
instructions may result in damage to the product and hazards (injuries) for
the operator and other persons. The operating instructions refer to applicable
standards and regulations of the European Union. Please also adhere to the
laws and guidelines specific to your country.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product may be used by children from the age of 8 and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, if they have been instructed on the safe use of the product and are
aware of the hazards. Children are not permitted to play with the product.
Children are not permitted to carry out cleaning or care without supervision.
Keep the product and the packaging away from children. This product is not a
toy. Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play
with the product or packaging.
Do not leave the device unattended whilst operating.
Do not expose to potentially explosive environments where there are flammable
liquids, dusts or gases.
Never submerge the product in water or other liquids.
Use only an easily accessible mains socket so that the product can be quickly
disconnected from the mains in the event of a fault.
Use the product exclusively with the accessories included with it.
Do not use the device if it is wet. Never operate the device with wet hands.
The product may only be used in closed, dry and spacious rooms, away from
combustible materials and liquids. Disregard can result in burns and fires.
DANGER OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Do not use while still in the packaging.
Do not cover the product – risk of fire.
Never expose the product to extreme conditions, such as extreme heat/cold etc.
Do not use in the rain or in damp areas.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Do not throw or drop
- Do not open or modify the product! Repair work shall only be carried out by the manufacturer or by a service technician appointed by the manufacturer or by a similarly qualified person.
- Disconnect the device from the power supply only by pulling on the plug or plug housing, never on the cable.
- Only plug in one device at a time.
Das ANSMANN APM2 verfügt über einen eingebauten NiMHAkku (nicht wechselbar)
zur Erhaltung der programmierten Einstellungen. Vor dem Betrieb schließen Sie
das Gerät bitte an eine Steckdose an, um es für ca. 5-10 Minuten aufzuladen.
Wenn der interne Akku nicht mehr aufgeladen ist, wird auf dem Display nichts
angezeigt. Wird das Gerät vom Stromnetz getrennt, hält der geladene Akku die
programmierten Werte ca. 100 Tage lang.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION | DISPOSAL
Dispose of packaging after sorting by material type.
Cardboard and cardboard to the waste paper, film to the recycling collection.
Dispose of the unusable product in accordance with legal provisions. The
„waste bin“ symbol indicates that, in the EU, it is not permitted to dispose
of electrical equip- ment in household waste.
For disposal, pass the product on to a specialist disposal point for old
equipment, use the return and collection systems in your area or contact the
dealer from whom you purchased the product.
In this way you will fulfil your legal obligations and contribute to
environmental protection.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
The information contained within these operating instructions can be changed
without prior notification. We accept no liability for direct, indirect,
incidental or other damage or consequential damage arising though improper
handling/use or through disregard of the information contained within these
operating instructions.
PROPER INTENDED USE
This device is an energy measurement device that allows you to measure and
store the electrical power of household appliances connected to the 230V
mains.
FUNCTIONS
- Cost calculation for the total measurement
- Energy consumption (kWh)
- Current power (W)
- Current mains voltage (V)
- Current electrical current strength (A)
- Current mains frequency (Hz)
- Power factor (PF)
- Measured max. power
- Measured min. power
- Time period of the measurement
- Reset button
- Child safety device
1. INITIAL USE
Press the ‚RESET‘ button with a paper clip to clear all settings.
2. SETTING THE INDIVIDUAL ELECTRICITY TARIFF
2.1 You can set your costs per kWh, which you can take from your electricity
tariff. (max. 99.99)
2.2 Press and hold the „COST“ button for more than 3 seconds.
The display will start flashing.
2.3 Press the „FUNCTION“ button repeatedly to navigate to the position you
want to change.
2.4 Use the „UP“ and „DOWN“ buttons to change the value. Use the „FUNCTION“
button to jump to the next digit. Repeat this until the cost per kWh is set
correctly.
2.5 Press the „COST“ button again to save your values. The unit is now ready.
DISPLAY MODES
3.1 Time display
In the three-part display, the topmost line shows how long the unit has been
measuring. The value continues to run with each measurement until a reset is
performed. If the measurement exceeds 24h, the display jumps back to 00:00 and
the days are enumerated in the „KWH“ display mode (see 3.8). The maximum
measurement duration is 9999 days.
3.2 Mains voltage and frequency
The display „V“ stands for volts and shows the current mains voltage of the
socket used (max. 9999V), as well as the mains frequency in „Hz“, Hertz (max.
9999 Hz).
3.3 Current strength and power factor
The display „A“ stands for amperes and shows the electrical current currently
flowing to the end device (max. 9999A). The display „Power Factor“ shows the
power factor of the end device (max. 1.0).
3.4 Minimum power
The display „W Low“ shows the lowest measured power draw during the
measurement (max. 9999W)
3.5 Maximum power
The display „W High“ shows the highest measured power draw during the
measurement (max. 9999W)
3.6 Costs per kWh
The display „COST / KWh“ shows the programmed value of the costs per KWh (max.
99.99)
3.7 Current power and summed costs
The display „W“ stands for watts and shows the current power draw (max.
9999W). The display „COST“ shows the summed costs during the measurement (max.
9999).
3.8 Energy consumption and days display
The display „KWh“ shows the summed energy consumption in KWh (max. 9999KWh).
The display „DAY“ counts the days if the measurement has continued for more
than 24h (max. 9999 days)
RESET
Use a paper clip to press the reset button in the middle of the control panel to reset the device and delete all values.
OVERLOADING
In the event of the device being overloaded with a power con sumption above 3680W, the „OVERLOAD“ warning will appear in the display.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Connection: | 230 V AC / 50 Hz |
|---|---|
| Load: | max. 3680 / 16 A |
| Measuring category: | CAT II |
| Protection class: | I |
| IP protection class: | IP20 |
| Power consumption at no-load: | 0.200 W |
| Operating temperatures: | -10°C … +40°C |
| Battery (NIMH 1.2V) | >100 days |
**** The product complies with the requirements from the EUdirectives.
Subject to technical changes. We assume no liability for printing errors.
Customer service:
ANSMANN AG
Industriestrasse 10
97959 Assamstadt
Germany
Support & FAQ: ansmann.de
E-Mail: [email protected]
Hotline: +49 (0) 6294 / 4204 3400
MA-1260-0007/V1/11-2022