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Power| display unit batteries | 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6 or equivalent) |
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| sensor unit batteries | 2 AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6 or equivalent) |
| low temperature batteries | 2 AA Lithium Batteries for temperatures consistently below -20 ºC |
Wireless Communications| frequency | 433.92MHz |
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| update rate | approximately every 30 seconds |
| range | up to 30m (100ft.) line-of-sight |
Operating Environment| display unit operating temperature range | 10°C to 45°C (50°F to 113°F) |
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| sensor unit operating temperature range | -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) |
Important safety precautions and warnings for using the PowerCost Monitor and its components.
Guidelines for proper care and maintenance to ensure trouble-free service of the PowerCost Monitor.
Learn to identify electromechanical utility meters by their dials and spinning disk.
Learn to identify electronic utility meters by their digital readout and optical port.
Steps to power on the PowerCost Monitor Display Unit using AA batteries.
Steps to power on the PowerCost Monitor Sensor Unit using AA batteries.
Procedure to synchronize the Display and Sensor Units for basic operation verification.
List of tools and components required for installing the PowerCost Monitor Sensor Unit.
Instructions for installing the Sensor Unit on electromechanical meters.
Instructions for installing the Sensor Unit on electronic meters with a face optical port.
Instructions for installing the Sensor Unit on electronic meters requiring shims for a face optical port.
Instructions for installing the Sensor Unit on electronic meters with an optical port on the top.
Procedure to re-synchronize the Display and Sensor Units for optimal performance.
Identify your electricity billing mode (Single, Tiered, or Time-of-Use) before setting up the display unit.
Explanation of the buttons and icons on the PowerCost Monitor Display Unit.
Step-by-step guide to configuring the Display Unit for single rate billing.
Step-by-step guide to configuring the Display Unit for tiered rate billing.
Step-by-step guide to configuring the Display Unit for time-of-use billing.
Overview of the Display Unit, its signals, and current/total consumption rows.
How to view electricity consumption in dollars and cents.
How to view electricity consumption in kilowatts and kilowatt-hours.
How to view the ambient temperature recorded by the Sensor Unit.
Steps to resolve issues related to loss of signal between the Display and Sensor Units.
Procedure to reset total consumption and peak values on the Display Unit.
How to activate the Display Unit's backlight for visibility in low light.
Guidance on identifying your utility meter type if unsure.
Resolving issues with Sensor Unit power, STATUS indicator, and alignment.
Addressing Sync mode, no data display, and unreliable power usage readings.
Addressing rapid battery depletion in the Sensor Unit, especially in cold conditions.
Resolving incorrect temperature, random consumption data due to interference.
Explaining discrepancies between the unit's total and the electricity bill.
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