HEMS Technology HEMS220 AC Appliance Monitor User Manual HEMS 220 USER Manual

HEMS Technology AC Appliance Monitor HEMS 220 USER Manual

User Manual

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HEMS 220
USER MANUAL
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Limited Warranty Agreement
No limited warranty is provided by HEMS Technology unless your HEMS
Technology Product ("Product") was purchased from an authorized
distributor or authorized reseller. No warranty service is provided unless
the Product is returned to an authorized return center in the region
(warranty regions are identified as Canada, U.S.A., Latin America,
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, India and Thailand) where the
Product was first shipped by HEMS Technology, which may have
regional specific warranty implications.
If your Product was purchased as a component integrated within a
system by a system manufacturer, no limited warranty is provided
by HEMS Technology. Please contact the place of purchase or the
system manufacturer directly for warranty service. A Product that
contains modules, modifications, or additions not explicitly
approved and certified for insertion within or in conjunction with
the Product is prohibited and violates any warranty agreement
HEMS Technology provides for the Product.
The limited warranty covers a period of 190 days from purchase date by
the end user. For a warranty to be valid, a purchase receipt must be
included with the warranty claim. In the United States, some states do
not allow limitations on how long implied warranties last, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE
OF THE HEMS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY. HEMS
TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT. IN THE UNITED
STATES, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product has been tested and complies with the
specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used according to the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
assistance
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
HEMS Technology, Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR LIFE
SUPPORT APPLIANCES. DO NOT USE IF THE
APPLIANCE IS LABELED AS A MEDICAL DEVICE
OR CRITICAL TO LIFE SUPPORT.
FCC ID:
WFS-HEMS220
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WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
HEMS Technology's limited warranty provides that, subject to the
following limitations, each Product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship and will conform to HEMS Technology's specification
for the particular Product.
RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA)
No Product may be returned directly to HEMS Technology without first
contacting HEMS Technology for a Return Material Authorization
("RMA") number. If it is determined that the Product may be defective,
you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. An
unauthorized return, i.e. one for which an RMA number has not been
issued, will be returned to you at your expense. Authorized returns are to
be shipped prepaid and insured to the address on the RMA in an
approved shipping container The original box and packaging materials
should be kept for storing or shipping the Product.
USE OF THE PRODUCT
HEMS Technology will have no liability for any Product returned if HEMS
Technology determines that:
The product was stolen from HEMS Technology, its authorized
distributors, or its authorized representatives.
The asserted defect is not present, cannot reasonably be fixed
because of damage occurring when the Product is in the possession of
someone other than HEMS Technology, or is attributable to misuse,
improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels
and opening or removing external covers unless authorized to do so by
HEMS Technology), accident or mishandling while in the possession of
someone other than HEMS Technology.
The Product was not sold to you as new.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY
HEMS Technology's warranty does not cover Products which have been
received improperly packaged, altered, or physically damaged. Products
will be inspected upon receipt for the following:
Improperly packaged
Non-qualified shipping container
Alterations both external and/or internal
Labels have been counterfeited, switched or tampered
Label missing standard printing such as UL or capacity
Missing barcode
Damaged both external and/or internal
Deep scratch or discoloration on the case
Loose, damaged, or missing screws
EXTENDED WARRANTY
You can purchase an extended warranty on eligible HEMS Technology
product(s) with less than a 1-year warranty. The maximum warranty
period for these products, including any warranty extension, cannot be
longer than 3 years from the date of purchase.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT.
HEMS Technology may elect which remedy or combination of remedies
to provide in its sole discretion. HEMS Technology shall have a
reasonable time after determining that a defective Product exists to
repair or replace a defective Product. HEMS Technology's replacement
Product under its limited warranty will be manufactured from new and
serviceable used parts. HEMS Technology's warranty applies to repaired
or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the
original warranty or ninety days from the date of shipment of a repaired
or replaced Product, whichever is longer.
NO CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS POLICY OR
OTHERWISE, HEMS TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT BE LIABLE WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS UNDER ANY CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE
THEORY (I) FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE FOR THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR (II) FOR ANY GENERAL,
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CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES.
THESE INCLUDE LOSS OF RECORDED DATA, INTERRUPTION OF
USE, THE COST OF RECOVERY OF LOST DATA, LOST PROFITS
AND THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF ANY
PRODUCTS, THE INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS,
AND ANY INSPECTION, TESTING, OR REDESIGN CAUSED BY ANY
DEFECT OR BY THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCTS
ARISING FROM A DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT. THIS SECTION DOES
NOT LIMIT LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURY OF A PERSON.
IN THE UNITED STATES, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE LIMITATIONS ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
INDEMNITY
You agree to fully defend and indemnify HEMS Technology from any and
all claims, liabilities, and costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees)
related to (1) your use of the product or (2) your violation of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
DISCLAIMER FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS
The Product is not intended or authorized for use in monitoring or
controlling life support devices and products or for other products for
which a failure of the Product could cause personal injury or death. If
you or your customers use or permit the use of the Product for such
unintended or unauthorized uses, you agree to fully indemnify HEMS
Technology and its affiliates, and the officers, employees and distributors
of each, from all liability related to such use, including attorneys’ fees and
costs arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or
death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, even if
HEMS Technology shall be allegedly negligent with respect to the design
or the manufacture of the product.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
You must use the Product in accordance with all applicable laws,
regulations and statutes. You agree that neither you nor your licensees
(if any) intend to or will, directly or indirectly, export or transmit the
Product to any country in violation of export restrictions.
CHOICE OF LAW; VENUE; LIMITATIONS
You agree that the statutes and laws of the United States and the State
of Texas, USA, without regard to conflicts of laws principles, will apply to
all matters relating to this Agreement or the Product, and you agree that
any litigation will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or
federal courts in Tarrant County, Texas, USA. You agree that regardless
of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising
out of or related to this Agreement or the Product must be filed within
one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever
barred.
PRODUCT LABELING
You are not authorized to use any HEMS Technology trademarks, brand
names, or logos unless specifically authorized by us.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and
HEMS Technology regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, and
supersedes all prior communications, negotiations, understandings,
agreements or representations, either written or oral, if any. This
Agreement may only be amended in written form, executed by you and
HEMS Technology.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held for any reason to be invalid or
unenforceable, then the remaining provisions of this Agreement will be
unimpaired and, unless a modification or replacement of the invalid or
unenforceable provision is further held to deprive you or HEMS
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Technology of a material benefit, in which case the Agreement will
immediately terminate, the invalid or unenforceable provision will be
replaced with a provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes
closest to the intention underlying the invalid or unenforceable provision.
The waiver by HEMS Technology of any breach of any provision of this
Agreement will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other or a
subsequent breach of the same or a different provision.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY FOR WEB USE AND DOWLOADS:
HEMS TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY, USE,
TIMELINESS, SECURITY, VALIDITY, ACCURACY, OR RELIABILITY
OF, OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF, OR OTHERWISE
RESPECTING, THE CONTENT OF THE SITE OR ANY OTHER WEB
SITES LINKED TO OR FROM THE SITE. ANY MATERIAL
DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF
THE SITE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR
COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM
THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL, OR USE OF THIS SITE.
THE CONTENT OF THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS
AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE
PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, HEMS TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMS
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR
OTHER VIOLATION OF RIGHTS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION,
WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM HEMS
TECHNOLOGY WILL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTY, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY.
1. The HEMS 220™ plug-in Power Monitor is designed
for 120VAC at 15 AMPs maximum. Any appliance that
exceeds that amount of amperage should not be
plugged into our device. Check the power rating on the
back of your appliance before plugging into the HEMS
220™. To determine amperage, divide the power in
watts by 120.
2. Do not attempt to disassemble –no user replaceable
parts within this product. Disassembling voids the
product warranty and may subject you to electrical
hazards such as fire when plugged into an AC
Receptacle.
3. Do not plug into AC Receptacle with wet hands or if
product is wet. Doing so may result in fire or electrical
shock.
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Welcome to the world of HOME
energy conservation
With the purchase of the HEMS 220™ and the HEMS-
TXR™ USB stick you will be able to monitor and control the
time your appliances are either ON or OFF and the amount
of energy each appliance uses.
Getting Started
The HEMS-DR™ home energy conservation system
consists of multiple HEMS 220 wall plug-in power monitors,
the HEMS-TXR™ USB Stick which acts as the node
controller radio, and the CD ROM which contains the
software for your PC. The HEMS-DR™ program runs in
Windows XP™ within an IBM Compatible computer. It
requires a USB 2.0 or higher to work properly.
Step 1: Install software using the program CD ROM
The PC will reboot.
Step 2: Plug the USB radio stick into a USB slot in the
PC. Windows XP will recognize the USB
device.
Step 3: Click on the HEMS-DR™ ICON on the desktop
Step 4: Record the HEMS 220™ serial number and
which appliance is connected to that
particular HEMS plug-in.
TO AVOID ELECRICAL SHOCK, MAKE SURE THE
APPLIANCE IS TURNED OFF BEFORE PLUGGING INTO
THE HEMS 220™.
Step 5: Refer to the HEMS-DR™ Software Manual for
the procedure needed to configure the network
and the appliances.
INSTALLING THE HEMS 220™
Step 1: Plug the HEMS 220™
into the AC Wall
Outlet first.
DO NOT PLUG THE APPLIANCE INTO THE HEMS 220™
DEVICE UNTIL THE HEMS 220 DEVICE IS PLUGGED
INTO THE WALL OUTLET FIRST.
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Step 2: Plug in the appliance male
AC plug into the HEMS
220™ receptacle.
CONGRATULATIONS. YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETED INSTALLING THE HEMS 220 DEVICE.
OPERATING THE HEMS 220™
The HEMS 220 unit is controlled and monitored through the
software residing in the personal computer (PC). Please
refer to the HEMS-DR™ Software Manual for this
information.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE
HEMS 220™
If the HEMS 220™ doesn’t seem to be operational, unplug
the unit from the AC socket and re-insert. If that doesn’t fix
the problem, check the HEMS-DR™ Software Manual for
tips on troubleshooting the unit.
HEMS Technology
3013 Saint Bartholomew Drive
Mansfield, Texas 76063-7517
www.hemstech.com
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reproduced in any part without permission.
SUPPORT: support@hemstech.com

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