homematic IP HmIP-ESI-LED Interface for Digital Electricity Meters Instruction Manual

: August 3, 2024
: Homematic IP

Table of Contents

homematic IP HmIP-ESI-LED Interface for Digital Electricity Meters
Product Usage Instructions
Scope of delivery
Hazard information
Function and device overview
General system information
Start-up
Installation
Changing the batteries
Troubleshooting
Restoring factory settings
Maintenance and cleaning
General information about radio operation
Technical specifications
References
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homematic IP HmIP-ESI-LED Interface for Digital Electricity Meters

Specifications

Product Name: HmIP-ESI-LED
Languages: DE, EN, FR, ES, IT, NL

Product Usage Instructions

Delivery Contents

The package includes:

1x Energy Sensor LED
2x Double-sided adhesive strips
2x 1.5V LR6/Mignon/AA batteries
1x User Manual

Notes on the Manual
Follow the instructions carefully for proper installation and operation.

Safety Instructions
Ensure to read and understand all safety precautions before using the product.

General System Information
General information about the system goes here.

Installation
Follow these steps for installation:

Pairing
Instructions for pairing the device.

Mounting
Different mounting options are available:

Adhesive Strip Mounting
Screw Mounting
Sensor Mounting

Battery Replacement
Steps to replace the batteries when needed.

Troubleshooting
Guidelines to troubleshoot common issues like weak batteries, duty cycle, and error codes.

Factory Reset
Instructions on how to reset the device to factory settings.

Maintenance and Cleaning
Tips for maintaining and cleaning the product to ensure longevity.

General Wireless Operation Notes
Important information regarding the wireless functionality of the product.

Disposal
Proper disposal guidelines for the product.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are the technical specifications of HmIP-ESI-LED?
A: The technical specifications can be found in the user manual under section 13.

Q: How do I know when to replace the batteries?
A: Refer to section 8.1 for information on weak battery indicators.

Q: What should I do if I encounter error codes on the device?
A: Section 8.3 provides details on error codes and their respective solutions.

Documentation © 2023 eQ-3 AG, Germany
All rights reserved. Translation from the original version in German. This manual may not be reproduced in any format, either in whole or in part, nor may it be duplicated or edited by electronic, mechanical or chemical means, without the written consent of the publisher.
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Changes may be made without prior notice as a result of technical advances.
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Scope of delivery

1x Homematic IP interface for energy sensors
1x LED energy sensor
2x Double-sided adhesive strips
2x 1.5 V LR6/Mignon/AA batteries
1x Operating manual

Information about this manual
Please read this manual carefully before operating your Homematic IP components. Keep the manual so you can refer to it at a later date if you need to. If you hand over the device to other persons for use, please hand over this manual as well.

Symbols used:

Important! This indicates a hazard.

Note. This section contains additional important information!

Hazard information

Do not open the device. It does not contain any parts that need to be maintained by the user. In the event of an error, please have the device checked by an expert.
We accept no liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use or the failure to observe the hazard warnings. In such cases, all warranty claims are void. We accept no liability for any consequential damage.

For safety and licensing reasons (CE), unauthorized change and/or modification of the device is not permitted.
The device may only be operated in dry and dust-free environment.
It must be protected from the effects of moisture, solar or other methods of heat radiation, excessive cold and mechanical loads.
The device is not a toy: do not allow children to play with it. Do not leave packaging material lying around. Plastic films/bags, pieces of polystyrene, etc. can be dangerous in the hands of a child.
The device must only be operated within residential buildings.
Using the device for any purpose other than that described in this operating manual does not fall within the scope of intended use and will invalidate any warranty or liability.

Function and device overview

The Homematic IP interface for energy sensors is a battery-powered wireless module for integrating energy meters into Homematic IP installations. It is used for acquiring the energy data from electricity meters.
The LED energy sensor detects LEDs flashing in the visible light spectrum as well as infra-red LEDs. Pulse LEDs on most meters can be identified because they are labelled with the pulse constant or the designation RL. However,we only recommend using the device on meters with one direction of energy flow, because the values of a bidirectional meter cannot be fully reproduced via a pulse LED.

Device overview:

(A) System button (pairing button and LED)
(B) Cover
(C) Screw hole
(D) Electronics unit
(E) Connection port
(F) Battery compartment
(G) Reader head
(H) Connection cable with connector

With very small loads, there are not enough pulses available per transmission interval to calculate the power value, which then becomes unsteady. The limits are approximately:

Imp/kWh	W
500	30
800	19
1,000	15
2,000	8
5,000	3
10,000	1.5
100,000	0.15

We only recommend using the device on meters with one direction of energy flow. The values of a bidirectional meter cannot be fully reproduced via a pulse LED.

General system information

This device is a part of the Homematic IP Smart Home system and communicates via the Homematic IP wireless protocol. All devices of the Homematic IP system can be conﬁg-ured comfortably and individually with a smartphone via the Homematic IP app. Alternatively, you have the option of operating Homematic IP devices via the CCU3 or in conjunction with many partner solutions. The available functions provided by the system in combination with other components are described in the Homematic IP User Guide. All current technical documents and updates are provided at www.homematic-ip.com.

Start-up

Only put the cover (B) on once you have completed the mounting and installation work.

Pairing

Please read this entire section before starting the pairing procedure.
First set up your Homematic IP access point using the Homematic IP app so that you can use other Homematic IP devices in the system. For further information, please refer to the operating manual of the access point.

So that the device to be integrated into your system and to communicate with other Homematic IP devices, it must ﬁrst be paired on the Homematic IP access point.

For pairing, proceed as follows:

Open the Homematic IP app on your smart phone.
Select the menu item “Add device”.
Remove the cover (B) to open the battery compartment (F). $homematic-IP-HmIP-ESI-LED-Interface-for-Digital-Electricity-Meters-FIG- $2$$
Pull the insulating strip out of the battery compartment (F).
The pairing mode is active for 3 minutes.

You can start the pairing mode for a further 3 minutes by pressing the system button (A) brieﬂy.

Your device will automatically appear in the Homematic IP app.

To conﬁrm, enter the last four digits of the device number (SGTIN) in your app, or scan the QR code. The device number can be found on the sticker supplied or attached to the device.
Wait until pairing is completed.
If pairing was successful, the LED (A) lights up green. The device is now ready for use.
If the LED lights up red, please try again.
In the app, give the device a name and allocate it to a room.

Once the pairing process is complete, you must conﬁgure the number of pulses per kilowatt hour depending on the meter. You will ﬁnd this information on your meter. Also, you must record the latest meter reading (as an offset) in order to be able to display a total meter reading in the future. You will ﬁnd this setting in the interface device settings. To access this, open the Homematic IP app, tap on “More…” and select the device in the device overview.

Installation

You can use either

the supplied double-sided adhesive strips or
a screw (not included in the delivery) to affix the HmIP-ESI in the chosen position.

Make sure that the mounting location does not affect the wireless communication between the HmIP-ESI and the access point.

Adhesive strip mounting

Make sure that the mounting surface is smooth, solid, non-dis-turbed, free of dust, grease and solvents and not too cold to ensure long-term adherence.

To mount the HmIP-ESI using the adhesive strips, proceed as follows:

Affix the double-sided adhesive strips to the rear side of the electronics unit (D).
Press the back of the device onto the desired position.
Put the cover (B) on, ensuring that it latches fully into place.

Screw mounting

When selecting the installation location, check for electrical wires and power supply cables.
A round headed screw with a 3 mm diameter is to be used for mounting.

To mount the HmIP-ESI using a screw, proceed as follows:

Draw a drill hole on the chosen position using a pen.
Screw the screw into the wall (use a wall plug if necessary).

For wooden walls, you can pre-drill the hole with a 1.5 mm drill to make it easier to screw in the screw.

The clearance between the bottom of the screw head and the mounting surface should be approximately 2 mm.

Thread the screw channel (C) on the rear side over the screw head.
Put the cover (B) onto the electronics unit (D), ensuring that it latches fully into place.

Mounting the sensor
To mount the sensor, proceed as follows:

Clean the area around the pulse LED on the meter. The surface must be undamaged, clean, free of grease and solvents and not too cool to ensure that the sensor stays affixed long-term.
If necessary, mark the installation position using the template provi-ded to ensure central alignment in front of the pulse LED.
Peel the protective paper off the adhesive pad on the reader head.
Affix the reader head in front of the pulse LED and press down on it ﬁrmly for 5 seconds. $homematic-IP-HmIP-ESI-LED-Interface-for-Digital-Electricity-Meters-FIG- $8$$
Finally, insert the sensor connector (H) on the underside of the HmIP-ESI into the connection port (E) un-til it audibly clicks into place.

Changing the batteries

If an empty battery is displayed in the app or on the device (see „8.3 Error codes and flashing sequences“ on page 24), replace the used batteries with two new LR6/Mignon/AA batteries. You must observe the correct battery polarity.

To replace the device batteries, please proceed as follows:

When mounted, the cover (B) can be removed by pressing in the upper and lower sides and pulling the cover (B) forward (see illustration).
When not mounted, the cover cap (B) can be removed by pressing in the upper and lower sides with one hand. At the same time, take hold of the rib of the electronics unit (G) on the rear side of the HmIP-ESI with your other hand and pull it out of the cover (see illustration).
Remove the used batteries.
Place the two new 1.5 V LR6/Mignon/AA batteries in the battery compartment (F) in accordance with the polarity markings.
After inserting the batteries, pay attention to the ﬂashing sequences of the LED (see „8.3 Error codes and flashing sequences“ on page 24).
Put the cover (B) back onto the mounted electronics unit (D), ensuring that it latches fully into place.

Once the batteries have been inserted, the device will perform a self-test for approx. 2 seconds. Afterwards, initialisation is carried out. The LED test display will indicate that initialisation is complete by lighting up orange and green.

Caution! There is a risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced correctly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Never recharge non- rechargeable bat-teries. Do not throw the batteries into a ﬁre. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat. Do not short-circuit batteries. There is a risk of explosion

After replacing the batteries, you may need to update the meter reading to display the correct data again.

Troubleshooting

Weak batteries
Provided that the voltage value permits it, the device will remain ready for operation even if the battery voltage is low. Depending on the particular load, it may be possible to send transmissions again repeatedly once the batteries have been allowed a brief recovery period. If the voltage drops again while sending, this will be displayed in the Homematic IP app and on the device (see „8.3 Error codes and flashing sequences “ on page 24). In this case, replace the empty batteries with two new ones (see „7 Changing the batteries “ on page 21).

Duty cycle
The duty cycle is a legally regulated limit of the transmission time of devices in the 868 MHz range. The aim of this regulation is to safeguard the operation of all devices working in the 868 MHz range.
In the 868 MHz frequency range we use, the maximum transmission time of any device is 1% of an hour (i.e. 36 seconds in an hour). Devices must cease transmission when they reach the 1% limit until this time restriction ends. Homematic IP devices are designed and produced with 100% conformity to this regulation.
During normal operation, the duty cycle is not usually reached. However, repeated and radio-intensive pairing processes mean that it may be reached in isolated instances during the start-up or initial installation of a system. If the duty cycle is exceeded, this is indicated by one long red ﬂashing of the device LED (A), and may manifest itself in the device temporarily working incorrectly. The device starts working correctly again after a short period (max. 1 hour).

Error codes and flashing sequences

Flashing code	Meaning	Solution

Short orange flashes

( see „8.2 Duty cycle“ on page 23).

Brief orange flashing (every 10 s)| Pairing mode active| Enter the last four digits of the device serial number to confirm ( see „6.1 Pairing“ on page 18).
Brief orange glow (after green or red receipt message)| Batteries empty| Replace the device batteries ( see „7 Changing the batteries“ on page 21).
Alternating long and short orange flashing| Device software updating (OTAU)| Wait until the update is completed.
6x long red flashes| Device defective| Please see your app for error message or contact your retailer.
1x orange, 1x green lighting (after inserting batteries)| Test display| You can continue once the test display has stopped.

Restoring factory settings

The device’s factory settings can be restored. If you do this, you will lose all your settings.

To restore the factory settings of the device, please proceed as follows:

When mounted, the cover (B) can be easily removed from the mount-ed device by pressing in the upper and lower sides and pulling the cover forward (see illustration).
Remove a battery (see illustration).
Insert the fresh battery making sure that it is the right way around while pressing the system button (A) at the same time. Hold the system button (A) down until the LED (A) starts to ﬂash orange rapidly.
Release the system button (A) brieﬂy and then hold the system button (A) down again until the orange ﬂashes are replaced by a green light.
Release the system button (A) again to complete restoring the factory settings.

The device will perform a restart.

Maintenance and cleaning

The device does not require you to carry out any maintenance other than replacing the battery when necessary. Enlist the help of an expert to carry out any repairs.

Clean the device using a soft, clean, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use any detergents containing solvents, as they could corrode the plastic housing and label.

General information about radio operation

Radio transmission is performed on a non-exclusive transmission path, which means that there is a possibility of interference occurring. Switching operations, electrical motors or defective electrical devices can also cause interference.

The transmission range within buildings can differ signiﬁcantly from that available in open space. Besides the transmitting power and the reception characteristics of the receiver, environmental factors such as humidity in the vicinity play an important role, as do on-site structural/screening conditions.

eQ-3 AG, Maiburger Str. 29, 26789 Leer, Germany, hereby declares that the wireless system of the type Homematic IP HmIP-ESI is in accord-ance with directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at www.homemat-ic-ip.com

Disposal
Instructions for disposal

This symbol means that the device and the batteries or accumulators must not be disposed of with household waste, the residual waste bin or the yellow bin or yellow bag. For the protection of health and the environment, you must take the prod-uct, all electronic parts included in the scope of delivery, and the batteries to a municipal collection point for old electrical and electronic equipment to ensure their correct disposal. Distributors of electrical and electronic equip-ment or batteries must also take back obsolete equipment or batteries free of charge.
By disposing of it separately, you are making a valuable contribution to the reuse, recycling and other methods of recovery of old devices and old batteries.
You must separate any old batteries and accumulators of old electrical and electronic devices from the old device if they are not enclosed by the old device before handing it over to a collection point and to dispose of them separately at the local collection points. Please also remember that you, the end user, are responsible for deleting personal data on any old electrical and electronic equipment before disposing of it.

Information about conformity
The CE mark is a free trademark that is intended exclusively for the authorities and does not imply any assurance of properties.
For technical support, please contact your retailer.