tiko K-Box A7 Class B Three-Phase Meter with Switch User Manual

tiko K-Box A7 Class B Three-Phase Meter with Switch User Manual

Safety Warnings and Working Instructions

Hazard Risk

Warnings

• Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
• To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum admitted ambient temperature of 55 °C.
• This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (over current) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 230 VAC, 65 A is used on all current-carrying conductors.
• The circuit breaker shall be in front, close to the device, easily reachable by the operator, and it shall be marked as the disconnecting breaker for the device.
• Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
• Device is intended for indoor use only.
• Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
• Any usage of this device in a manner that does not conform to this manual specification can impair the provided safety protection.

Safety Instructions
Read these safety instructions carefully.

• Follow common household electrical safety practices.
• Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment.
• Do not put power to the electrical panel before putting back the cover of the home distribution box. No live contact shall be accessible.
• Disconnect this equipment from the distribution box before cleaning it. Do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.
• The openings on the enclosure are for air convection and protect the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
• Do not pour any liquid into opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
• Do not open the enclosure of this product and/or alter this product in any way.
• Have the equipment checked by a service professional if one of the following situations arises:
  • The line is damaged.
  • Liquid has entered the equipment.
  • The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
  • The equipment does not work properly, or you cannot get it to work according to user’s manual.
  • The equipment has been dropped or damaged.
  • The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
• Keep this equipment away from excessive or condensing humidity.
• Do not leave this equipment in an unconditioned environment. Temperatures above 55 °C will damage the equipment.
• Keep this guide for later reference.

Feedback
You can submit comments via email to info@tiko.energy You can also submit your comments via regular mail by writing to the following address:
tiko Energy Solutions AG Alte Tiefenaustrasse 6 CH-4600 Bern
We appreciate your comments.

Overview

Intended Use
K-Box is a custom energy meter with remote controlled opto-coupler to be only used in tiko Energy Solutions AG authorized setups. The output of the opto- coupler shall be connected to a receiving unit able to decode the K-Box-A7 signalling.
Any installation or usage which does not conform to tiko Energy Solutions AG setup is strictly forbidden. tiko Energy Solutions AG is not responsible for any improper installation/usage of this device.

Features
K-Box features:

• meters instantaneous energy consumption on 3 phases in both directions (consuming and generating)
• remotely controlled opto-coupler to send signals to a connected device
• LEDs showing connection and opto-coupler status.

Package Content
Open the package and check that you have all the following items:

• Instruction manual
• K-Box

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact the retailer where you made your purchase. Keep the carton box, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the unit for repair.

Device
IMAGE 1 shows the device from the front. IMAGE 2 shows the device from the bottom and indicates the phases and neutral terminals.
On the bottom side is a label indicating

• The manufacturer
• The device model number (REF) and the current rating
• The hardware (HW) and firmware (FW) version
• The unique serial/MAC address as text and as barcode code (SN/MAC)

Installation

Installation by person with electronical expertise and trained on this product only!

Do not install the device unless you have removed the main power supply (main breaker or fuses)!

Installing the K-Box

Operation

Device Operation
The operation of the K-Box is subject to the control of the full system and operated by the Data Center through the Gateway (M-Box). No user interaction is required. On the front, there are two buttons, offering the following functionalities:

• Service ­ not used anymore (no function assigned)
• Heating Powered
  • Long press (10 s) ­ reset device.

LED Explanation
On the front, there are two green LEDs indicating:

• Link ­ on if connected via Gateway (M-Box) to backend
• Second LED ­ status of opto-coupler. Behaviour is custom and subject to project specifications.

Uninstalling

Specifications

Obtaining the Declaration of Conformity

Intended Use
The K-Box is a custom three-phase energy meter with remotely controlled opto- coupler to be only used in tiko Energy Solutions AG authorized setups. The output of the optocoupler shall be connected to a receiving unit able to decode the K-Box-A7 signaling.

Safety Information
tiko Energy Solutions AG
Pflanzschulstrasse 7 CH-8004 Zürich
info@tiko.energy

The product 01.9007 in the form as delivered conforms to the provisions of the following European directives: 2011/65/EU on hazardous substances, 2014/35/EU on low voltage devices, 2014/30/EU on electromagnetic compatibility, partially 2004/22/EU on measuring instruments.

A copy of the declaration of conformity can be requested by writing to the postal address or is available on http://um.tiko.energy/9007

References

• um.tiko.energy/9007

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