efergy E-Max Power Monitor User Guide

efergy E-Max Power Monitor

Specifications

• Display Screen: 7.9″ high-quality color display with touch buttons
• Features: Monthly budget setting, Energy now display, Data download via USB, Historical usage tracking, Alerts for peak time and usage, Always On & Peak Usage monitoring, Flexible settings for tariffs and currencies

Product Usage Instructions

• Set Up the Device
  Before installing the transmitter and sensor(s) at your meter board, set up the display and transmitter inside. Connect the display to power without batteries. Set the date and time, then pair the transmitter with the display. Complete other settings later.

• Display Setup
  Plug the USB cable into the display, connect it to the power adapter, and plug it into a wall outlet. When powered on, set the date and time using the buttons on the display.

• Transmitter Setup
  Insert 3 x AA batteries into the transmitter. Link the transmitter and monitor by following the provided steps

• Adjust Transmission Rate
  To adjust how often data is sent by the transmitter, press and hold the button to change transmission rates. Red for most frequent, orange for medium, green for least frequent.

• Sensor Installation
  For regular installations, fit sensor clamp(s) at the front of the meter board. For solar installations, follow the provided guide. An electrician may be required for installations behind the board.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use batteries in the display?
  A: Batteries in the display are optional and for portable use only.

• Q: How do I adjust the transmission rate?
  A: Press and hold the button on the transmitter to change transmission rates.

• Q: Where should I install the sensor clamp?
  A: For regular installations, place sensor clamp(s) at the front of the meter board if space allows, or behind the board with assistance from an electrician.

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Reduction Revolution Pty Ltd
www.reductionrevolution.com.au/e-max

In the box

The E-Max energy monitor contains:

• Display Screen
• USB Power Supply & USB Cable
• Transmitter & 3 x AA Batteries
• Sensor Clamp(s) – 16mm, 120A (1 for Sanele Phase. 3 for 3 Phase)

Key features

Set up the device

Before installing the transmitter and sensor(s) at your meter board, we recommend setting up the display and transmitter inside. Enter the date and time, and then pair the transmitter with the display. You can complete the other settings later.

• Plug the USB cable into the display, connect it to the power adapter, and then plug it into a wall outlet where you want to keep the monitor. You do not need to put any batteries in the display – they are optional and for occasional portable use only.
• The first time that you power on the monitor, the screen will light up and ask you to enter the correct day,  month, year and time. Use the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons to change values and the   MODE/SET button to save.
• Open the transmitter case and insert the 3 x AA batteries.
  Note: If you miss the time and date setting, don’t worry; this can be entered later when completing the set-up.

Link the transmitter and monitor

1. Tap and hold the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons of the monitor, the transmission signal icon will fiash for one minute or until the transmitter and monitor are linked.
2. Push the button on the transmitter and wait until the transmission signal symbol becomes solid.
3. Repeat the process if the transmission icon does not appear

• Adjust how often a transmitter sends data
• The transmitters can send data once every 10, 15 or 20 seconds
• Reducing the transmission rate will help to extend the battery life.
• To adjust the transmission rate, press and hold the button on the  transmitter for 3 seconds until the LED blinks. Press and hold again for 3 seconds to move to the next transmission rate.
• The LED lights correspond to the following:
  •  Red – Most frequent transmission rate (default setting)
  • Orange – Medium transmission rate
  • Green – Least frequent transmission rate

Sensor installation guide

Regular Installation

• For regular installations, you can often fit the sensor clamp(s) at the front of your meter board if there’s space above or below the main service fuse. If not, it’s a  quick job for an electrician to fit them behind the board when necessary.
• Position 1 – The sensor can be installed on the supply side of your main switch for most properties without solar panels, as indicated above.

Solar Installation

• For properties with solar panels installed, Position 1 is not recommended, as the sensors cannot detect if you are importing or exporting power. If possible, the sensors should be placed in either position 2 (solar only) or 3 (load side), as indicated above.
• Position 2 – To monitor your solar power production only.
• Position 3 – To monitor your household consumption only.
• To monitor production and consumption, use two E-Max monitors

Install the sensor(s} and transmitter

• Switch off the main breaker before installing the sensors
• Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician

• Unclip the clasp to open the sensor, place the clamp around the main supply cable, and then close the clasp.
• If not already in place, plug the sensor cable(s) into the base of the transmitter. It does not matter which ports are used.
• If not already in place, plug the sensor cable(s) into the base of the transmitter. It does not matter which ports are used.

NOTE : Use one sensor clamp for single-phase, two for two-phase, and three for three-phase sites. If you have solar power installed, take care with sensor placement. See the previous page for details

• NAVIGATION
  Use the BACK and NEXT buttons to move through the four screens: Energy Now, Today I Yesterday, This

• Week/ Last Week, and This Month / Last Month. Use the MODE button to scroll through three further options on each screen. Parameters include:

  • kW – real-time power draw in kilowatts
  • kWh – energy usage over time in kilowatt-hours
  • $ – cost in dollars and dollars per hour

• SET-UP & PROGRAMMING
  On the home screen (Energy Now), press and hold the MODE/ SET button for three seconds to enter the settings mode. Settings are automatically saved as you progress to the next setting. To exit this mode at any time, simply wait ten seconds.

• Key steps and settings are covered on the following pages. Detailed programming is optional, but this will enable cost tracking and other features of the E-Max.

• Make sure you enter the correct day, month, year and time (MM/DDIYYYY). For example: May 17, 2020 and the time in the 24-hour notation in the form hh: mm (for example 08:25).

• Adjust the voltage using the ‹ BACK/DOWN and  NEXT/UP buttons. Tap the MMODE/SET button to confirm and to move onto currency selection set up. 240V is suitable in most cases.
  

• Select the currency using the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons. The default currency will be $. Tap the  MODE/SET button to confirm and to move onto tariff selection set up.

• The electricity tariff tells the monitor how to calculate costs, this can be found on your energy bill or by speaking to your energy provider. For single tariff users, input the tariff pricing, tap the MODE/SET button to confirm and skip the following tariffs using the ► NEXT/UP button

• You can select up to 4 different tariffs. Tap the MODE/SET button to set up tariff 2, use the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP to configure the time period and tap the ‘E:MJ ODE/SET button to move to the tariff pricing

• Set the tariff 2 price, tap the MODE/SET button to confirm and to move onto the tariff 3 set up. Repeat this process to set up tariff 3 and/or 4, and move onto budget set up.

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• Your budget is your monthly electricity expenditure target and is used by the budget bar to help keep track of costs. Enter your monthly budget using the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons. Tap the    MODE/SET button to save and move onto backlight set up.

• By default, your backlight is always on but you can set the backlight to be timed. Use the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons to choose between ALWAYOSN a nd TIMEDT. ap the MODE/SET button to confirm and move onto alarm set up.

• The high usage alert will be displayed if you go over your set maximum power consumption target. Use the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons to set the value. Tap the  MODE/SET button to confirm and move onto footprint set up

• The high usage alert will be displayed if you go over your set maximum power consumption target. Use the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons to set the value. Tap the  MODE/SET button to confirm and move onto footprint set up.

• You can calibrate your monitor to improve the accuracy of the energy consumption readings it presents.

• Follow the steps on the following link to calibrate your device

  • www.reductionrevolution.com.au/calibration

QUICK ACCURACY CHECK

• To check if your E-Max is set up and working correctly, switch on an electric kettle (or similar) and see if the
• Energy Now reading goes up by around 2kW.
• Accuracy is generally reduced at low power levels (such as overnight). Over a whole day, accuracy should be within about 10% of your meter reading. You can use the calibration process on the left to tune your readings.

ENERGY NOW

• The home screen shows you exactly what power  you are using at that precise time and the cost of the electricity you have used so far today.
• The E-Max uses intelligent graphics – like a speedometer to show current energy use in kW and a budget bar to help you keep track of costs.
• Tap the MODE/SET button change the ENERGY NOW information displayed from kW to energy in cost.

ALERTS

• The E-Max will show you when you are on your peak tariff, alerting you to avoid using high energy-consuming appliances. You can also set

• High Usage alert to let you know when you may just have too many things turned on.

• Battery indicator
  Flashes when the batteries in the transmitter are low.

• Signal strength
  Shows the signal strength of the transmitter.

HISTORIC DATA

• The E-Max comes with a data history function allowing you to compare usage over time periods.
• You can see the consumption Today/ Yesterday,
• This Week/ Last Week, This Month / Last Month and This Month Always On & Peak Usage.
• Use the ◄ BACK/DOWN and ► NEXT/UP buttons to move onto different time periods. Tap the   MODE/SET button view cost, kWh and kgCO2.

THIS MONTH ALWAYS ON & PEAK USAGE

• The Always On function allows you to see what your home’s base energy use is, this includes products that are consuming energy all the time 24h a day, like the Wi-Fi router and other products on standby.
• The Peak Usage function shows the highest energy usage since installing the display, giving you an indication on spikes in consumption. This can also be useful for sizing standby generators or solar installations.

Download your energy data

Download the energy data onto a USB flash drive

1. Connect the display using the DC 5V power adapter.
2. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the E-Max.
3. The download will then begin automatically showing the download icon ,!, on the top right of the screen. Wait for the progress bar to be completed, until you see the symbol ‘S’ indicating that the file was downloaded successfully and it’s safe to remove the flash drive.

When dowload1ng data, the E-Max must be powered using the DC 5V power adapter

Transfer the files to your computer

• Plug the USB flash drive into your computer and simply use Microsoft Excel, Notepad or any online data visualization platform to create simple, easy-to-read, rich and colourful charts.
• The data downloaded include the latest 31 days, 12 months (hourly), and 24 months.

How to format a flash drive

The E-Max is compatible with FAT and FAT32 file system. In some cases you’ll need to format your flash drive.

• Connect the USB flash drive to your Mac computer
  To do so, plug it into one of your computer’s USB ports, which resemble thin, rectangular slots on your computer’s housing

• Format a USB Flash Drive with Mac to FAT or FAT32
  Go to Applications > Utilities > Double click and open Disk Utility. Select your USB flash drive on the sidebar, choose “Erase”.

• Format a USB Flash Drive with Windows 10 to FAT32

• Under the “Devices and drivers” section, right-click the flash drive and select the Format option. Use the “File system” drop-down menu and select the FAT32 option.

Formatting would erase data completely. Make sure that you have a data backup

FAQs

• Q: How do I set the tariff on my monitor?
  A: Enter in the settings menu by pressing and holding the MODE/SET button. Navigate to the TARIFF option, use the 1 BACK/DOWN and NEXT/UP buttons to change the tariff value and o MODE/SET button to save. You can set up to four different tariffs for different times of day: these can be found on your energy bill or by speaking to your energy provider.

• Q: How do I set my budget?
  A: Enter in the settings menu by pressing and holding the  MODE/SET button. Navigate to the BUDGET option, enter your monthly expenditure using the 1 BACK/DOWN and » NEXT/UP buttons and * MODE/SET button to save.

• Q: How do I set up the backlight?
  A: Long press the LIGHT button at the top of the display for quick access to backlight set up. You can select either ALWAYS ON or TIMED (by pressing the * MODE/SET button). If you select the TIMED option, you can use the 1 BACK/DOWN and  NEXT/UP buttons to set the time when you would like the backlight to be on (From-To) and tap  MODE/SET button to save.

• Q: How do I change currency?
  A: Enter in the settings menu by pressing and holding the  MODE/SET button. In the settings menu navigate to the CURRENCY option. Use the ‹ BACK/DOWN and • NEXT/UP buttons to change the currency value and O MODE/SET button to save. This will change the tariff and budget settings so remember to check these afterwards.

• Q: How to calibrate the monitor?
  A: You can calibrate your monitor to improve the accuracy of the energy consumption it presents. Follow the steps on this link to calibrate your device www.reductionrevolution.com.au/calibration

• Q: The display shows ‘F’ when downloading
  A: When downloading’s data, the E-Max must be powered using the DC 5V power adapter. The E-Max is compatible with FAT and FAT32 file system. In some cases you’ll need to format your flash drive (see page 16).

• Q: Why is the signal icon showing an alert?
  A: In some cases it may be necessary to move the display closer to the transmitter. If this does not work, replace the transmitter batteries and pair it with the monitor again. Tap and hold the ‹ BACK/DOWN and › NEXT/UP buttons of the monitor, the transmission signal symbol  will flash for one minute or until the transmitter and monitor are linked. Push the button on the transmitter and wait until the transmission signal symbol    becomes solid. Please see online support pages for more information.

• Q: Do I need to use alkaline batteries in the E-Max?
  A: Efergy recommends using the E-Max powered by the external DC 5V power adapter. Alkaline batteries are optional if you need to move around the house to check your appliance’s energy consumption.

• Q: How to reset the monitor?
  A: When the display is in the ‘Energy Now’ screen, push and hold  MODE/SET and LIGHT buttons for five seconds. This will clear all the data/ information and return the display back to his original factory set up. IMPORTANT: You will lose all the information stored in the memory of the display.

• Q: How to pair the E-Max to your current Efergy system?
  A: The E-Max is compatible with the Efergy Engage, Elite and E2 energy monitors. You can easily pair the E-Max with the transmitter and sensors) of your existing system by following the steps below:

1. Tap and hold the 1 BACK/DOWN and  NEXT/UP buttons of the monitor, the transmission signal icon  will flash for one minute or until the transmitter and monitor are linked.
2. Push the LINK button on the transmitter and wait until the transmission signal symbol becomes solid.

Distributed by: Reduction Revolution Pty Ltd www.reductionrevolution.com.au/e-max

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