LG Sense Solar Home Energy Monitor Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- LG
Table of Contents
- Sense Solar Home Energy Monitor
- What’s in the box?
- Instructions
- Remove panel cover
- Open middle port
- Find a spot for Sense
- Install the antenna
- Connect
- Connect the current sensors
- Clamp the solar sensors
- Connect the power
- Close the panel
- Turn the power on, wait for the chime
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Home Energy Monitor Instruction Manual
Sense Solar Home Energy Monitor
Caution: The Sense monitor should be installed by a qualified professional.
Before installing, please read and review the safety warnings.
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What’s in the box?
Instructions
01 Turn off power
Open your electrical panel and turn off your main breaker. This helps protect
you during installation.
Remove panel cover
Remove the screws securing the panel cover to access the circuit breakers.
Warning: The service mains are always live!
Open middle port
Using a flathead screwdriver, pry open the cap on the middle port of the Sense
monitor. This will be used to connect the solar sensors.
Upgrading current setup to solar?
Ensure the power is off before prying open the middle port. Then skip stepping
8.
Warning: Do not use a screwdriver on live equipment
Find a spot for Sense
The Sense monitor is designed to fit within your main panel. Find an open spot
that works for you.
Difficulty finding space?
Use the mounting bracket provided to install Sense at the top of your
electrical panel or outside of the panel. See mounting bracket instructions
here and then return to this guide.
Warning: The service mains are always live!
Install the antenna
Using the back of a screwdriver, punch out the knockout cover in the
electrical panel. Then, insert the antenna.
If you’re installing Sense in a recessed electrical panel, use the top or
bottom knockouts, depending on where your monitor is placed in the panel. In
most cases, Wi-Fi signal quality should still be acceptable with the antenna
located behind the wall.
Connect
Connect the power cable, current sensors, and antenna to the Sense monitor. Be sure to insert the sensor into the outer port. The middle port is for solar sensors.
Connect the current sensors
Clamp the sensors around the service mains so that both labels are facing the
same direction. The direction of the labels on the sensors should be facing
the power source.
As a safety precaution, first, plug the sensors into the Sense monitor
08 Connect current sensors to solar port
Connect solar current sensors to the middle port on the monitor.
Clamp the solar sensors
Clamp the solar sensors around the solar wires so that both labels are facing
the same direction. The direction of the labels on the sensors should be
facing towards the power source. See more solar configurations here.
Upgrading current setup to solar?
Please skip stepping 11.
Connect the power
Connect the black wire and the red wire to an empty 240V breaker and the white
wire to the neutral bus bar. Sense draws less than 0.1A, so you should use the
smallest 240V breaker available for your panel.
Don’t have an empty breaker?
Connect to an existing or add a new 240V breaker. Do not use a tandem
breaker, unless it is 240V. Learn more.
Close the panel
Before closing your electric panel, take photos of your installation, just in
case you need to contact Support.
Replace the panel cover carefully to ensure that there is no pressure on the
sensor clamps that would cause them to open. Label the Sense breakers with the
sticker.
Doing electrical work?
Reattach each sensor to the same service main as before to avoid disrupting
device detection. Be sure to place each sensor in the same orientation as
before. Failure to do so may result in data inaccuracies.
Turn the power on, wait for the chime
Once the panel is closed, turn the main breaker back on, and listen for one of
the sounds listed below. It will take about a minute before hearing a sound.
Visit help for sound samples and troubleshooting information.
Success Chime: Installation looks good! Sense is ready for setup.
Repeating Beep: There is an installation problem. Check cable connections.
No Sound: The Sense monitor cannot start. Check power cable connections.
Use the app to complete the setup
Install the Sense app. Tap “Get Started” and follow the on-screen
instructions. The app will guide you through the Wi-Fi setup and account
creation process.
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