Powertech Co R9P014 Green Power Surge Protector User Manual Green Powerlink V1

Powertech Industrial Co Ltd Green Power Surge Protector Green Powerlink V1

User Manual

User ManualAll Versions© Copyright 2010The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent.April 2010R9P014 / R9P125 / R9P602GREEN POWERLINKSmart Energy Monitoring & Surge Protecting Solution
INTRODUCTION----------------------------------------------------- 2FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS---------------------------------------- 3INSTALLATION------------------------------------------------------ 8 Wireless Setup Range-------------------------------------------- 8 Install Wall Tap Surge Protector---------------------------------- 8 Install Strip Surge Protector------------------------------------- 8INITIAL SETUP------------------------------------------------------ 9 Install Battery in Energy Monitor--------------------------------- 9 Use an AC/DC Adapter (Optional)--------------------------------- 10 Wall Mount the Energy Monitor-----------------------------------10 Perform Energy Monitor Initial Setup-----------------------------10 Date & Time Setup----------------------------------------------------- 10 Currency Setup---------------------------------------------------------12 Electricity Rate Setup---------------------------------------------------12 Carbon Emission Setup-------------------------------------------------13 Audible Alarm Setup----------------------------------------------------14OPERATION--------------------------------------------------------- 14 Energy Monitor Display Mode------------------------------------ 14 Channel Mode (Default page)------------------------------------------ 15 Energy Mode----------------------------------------------------------- 16 Cost Mode-------------------------------------------------------------- 17 CO2 Mode-------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Event Mode-------------------------------------------------------------18 Surge Alert Mode-------------------------------------------------------20Advance Setup Instruction------------------------------------------ 23 Delete Event Data Setup------------------------------------------23 Delete Surge Event Data Setup----------------------------------- 24 Delete History Data Setup---------------------------------------- 24 Exit the Setup Page---------------------------------------------- 25Add Channels to the Energy Monitor by Learning------------------ 25Reset the Energy Monitor to Factory Default----------------------- 26Thank you for purchasing the GREEN POWERLINK Energy Saving Solution, an innovative product which is designed to manage home electricity usage efficiently and reduce home electricity bill.In an effort to reduce your electricity bills, why not first check out what appliance uses most energy in your home.The New GREEN POWERLINK Energy Monitor allows you to take control of home electricity usage while saving you money in the process.With GREEN POWERLINK, you can see how much electricity you are using and with greater awareness you’ll become more energy efficient. Fully educated with the critical energy information, you are naturally motivated to adopt new energy saving habits and reduce harmful carbon emission for our environment.Besides energy conservation, the GREEN POWERLINK surge protectors are also equipped with fireproof Surge MOV technology and this ensures your home appliances are well protected and free of fire hazard during catastrophic surge events. The GREEN POWERLINK is the total solution for green inspiration, energy conservation, and surge protection for your everyday life.GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.01GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.0 2
GREEN POWERLINK Manual AllVersions V1.03GREEN POWERLINK Manual AllVersions V1.04Smart Energy Monitor FeaturesTop View Front View Side View Back View1. RESET Key: restore factory default2. LEARNING Key: add new channel3. Channel indicator4. Indicates ON/OFF status of energy saver outlets5. Power failure event indicator6. Indicates audible alarm is ON7. Energy monitor low battery indicator8. Wireless signal strength indicator9. Indicates what display mode the monitor displays: INSTANT ENERGY / ENERGY / COST/ CO210. Data display11. Projected and historical data display12. Clock display13. Measurement units for display modes14. Surge event counter display15. Embedded alarm speaker16. Cursor selector Key17. MODE Key: switch to different display mode18. ON&OFF Key: control energy saver outletSET Key: confirmation button19. AC/DC power adaptor input (Optional)20. Battery compartmentSmart Energy Monitor SpecificationRadio Frequency 915MHzWireless RangeLCD DimensionReplaceable BatteryDC InputOperating Temperature915MHzUp to 100 FtYesYesUp to 9 ChannelsYesYes45mm x 55mmAA Battery X49V / 1000 mA5℃~45℃ at 85% relative humidityControl Energy Saveroutlets ON/OFFAudible Alarm AlertChannels controland monitoringLearning FunctionWall MountableFunctionsR9P014 Series
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.05GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.0 6Strip Type Surge Protector Features1. Wireless Antenna- External antenna for better reception2. AC Power Cord3. Overload Resettable Circuit Breaker- Protects against current overloadat 15 Amps- Press to reset the circuit breaker4. Surge Protection LED Indicator- The lighted green LED indicates thesurge protection is working5. Grounded Fault LED Indicator- The Red LED light only illuminates toindicate the power outlets are notproperly grounded6. 2 “Always On” outlets- Provide continuous power forconnected devices7. Manual ON/OFF & LEARNING Key-Manual ON/OFF Mode: press the Manual ON/OFF Key to turn ON/OFFthe energy saver outlets-Learning Mode: press the LEARNINGkey to pair up the surge protector withthe energy monitor8. 4 “Energy Saver” outlets-The Energy Saver outlets can bewirelessly turned ON/OFF by the smartenergy monitor to eliminate stand-bypower waste9. Secondary Protection (Optional)-Phone / Data line or Coax protectionWall Tap Surge Protector FeaturesWall Tap Surge Protector Specification1. Surge Protection LED Indicator- The lighted green LED indicates the surge protectionis working2. Manual ON/OFF & LEARNING Key- Manual ON/OFF Mode: press the Manual ON/OFF Keyto turn ON/OFF the AC outlet- Learning Mode: press the LEARNING key to pair up the surge protector with the energy monitor3. AC Outlet- Monitor individual home appliance electricity usageRadio FrequencyWireless RangeEnergy Saver OutletAC RatingSurge Suppression RatingClamping VoltageSurge Protected LED IndicatorEnergy Saver Outlet Power ON LED IndicatorManual ON/OFF , LEARNING KeyStand-by PowerOperating TemperatureStorage Temperature915MHzUp to 100 Ft115A / 125V / 1875W540J500VGreenGreenyes<1 W5℃~45℃ at 85% relative humidity-5℃~60℃ at 85% relative humidityR9P125 Series R9P602 Series
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.07GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.0 8Strip Type Surge Protector SpecificationRadio FrequencyWireless RangeAlways On OutletsEnergy Saver OutletsAC RatingSurge Suppression RatingClamping VoltageSurge Protected LED IndicatorGrounded Fault LED IndicatorAlways On LED IndicatorExternal AntennaManual ON/OFF , LEARNING KeyStand-by PowerOperating TemperatureStorage Temperature915MHzUp to 100 Ft2415A / 125V / 1875W1080J400VGreenRedGreenYesYes<1 W5ƨ~45ƨ at 85% relative humidity-5ƨ~60ƨ at 85% relative humidityWireless Setup RangeThe energy monitor and surge protector communicate in two-way. To ensure energy monitor and surge protector communicate with no interruption, please locate and setup both devices within 100 Ft of range.Install Wall Tap Surge ProtectorThe single outlet wall tap surge protector allows the user to track electricity consumption of individual home appliance and protect it against surge and voltage spikes.1. Plug in the wall tap surge protector to a powered 125V AC outlet.2. Plug in the appliance into the wall tap surge protector outlet.3. The outlet power can be manually turned ON/OFF by pressing the “Manual ON/OFF” button on the wall tap surge protector. You may also turn ON/OFF the outlet power remotely by using the energy monitor (see the operating instruction – channel mode).Note: The outlet on the surge protector is default at power off status.Install Strip Surge ProtectorThe strip type surge protector allows the user to track electricity consumption of group home appliances by area and protect them against surge and voltage spike.1. Connect home appliances to the “ENERGY SAVER” outlets. These outlets are for appliances which do not need to be on all the time and can be completely turned off when not in use to eliminate stand-by power waste. The “ENERGY SAVER” outlets can be controlled ON/OFF by remote energy monitor (see the operating instruction – channel mode).2. Connect home devices to the “ALWAYS ON” outlets. These outlets are not switchable and provide continuous power for appliances which always need to stay on at all time.
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.09GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.0103. Plug in the AC power cord of the strip surge protector to a powered 125V AC outlet.4. The “ENERGY SAVER” outlets power can be manually turned ON/OFF by pressing the “Manual ON/OFF” button on the strip surge protector.Note: The ENERGY SAVER outlets on the surge protector are default at power off status.Wall Mount the Strip Surge Protector1. There are mounting holes on the back of the strip surge protector for wall or base board mounting. 2. Install screws (not included) on wall or baseboard surface (leaving at least 1/4 inch of the screw exposed).3. Place and secure the Surge Protector on mounted screws.Install Battery in Energy MonitorOpen the battery compartment on the back of the energy monitor and install 4 x AA 1.5V alkaline batteries with right polarity.Warning: Reversing the polarity may damage the product.Once batteries are installed, the energy monitor will turn on and enter initial setup mode. Please proceed and refer to the next instruction for initial setup.Note: Batteries are not included in the product kit.Please do not mix and match different types / new & old batteries in use with the energy monitor.Use an AC/DC Adapter (Optional)The energy monitor can operate with a 9V AC/DC adapter, which can be purchased separately.When the AC/DC adaptor is used in conjunction with batteries installed, the energy monitor will be powered by the AC/DC adaptor to save batteries life in the energy monitor.Wall Mount the Energy Monitor1. Select a spot within the wireless range to mount the supplied wall bracket for the energy monitor.2. The ideal locations for the energy monitor wall mount are entrance of a room or location where the energy monitor can be easily seem and accessed.3. Use adhesive tape or supplied screws to securely attach the supplied wall bracket to a wall.Perform Energy Monitor Initial SetupPlease perform the following initial setup steps for first time operation1. Date & Time Setup2. Currency Setup3. Electricity Rate Setup4. Carbon Emission Setup5. Audible Alarm SetupDate & Time Setup
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.011 GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.0 121. In year setup page, “YEARƖSETƖUP” displays in looping.2. The year value blinks. Use the arrow key to change the year value.3. Press the SET button to proceed to Date setup page.1. In date setup page, “DATEƖSETƖUP” displays in looping.2. The month value blinks first. Use the arrow key to change the month value first then press the SET button to proceed to day setup.3. The day value blinks. Use the arrow key to change the day value. Press the SET button to proceed to Time setup page.Currency Setup1. In Currency setup page, “CURRƖSETƖUP” displays in looping. 2. The $ symbol blinks first. Use the arrow key to select currency symbol in $ /€ /£.3. Press the SET button to proceed to Electricity Utility Rate setup page.Electricity Rate SetupThere are more than 4,000 electric utilities across the US and Canada. In the event your local utility uses a tariff calculation other than flat electricity rate, please key in the average rate that most nearly resembles your utility’s tariff schedule.
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.013GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.0141. In Electricity Rate setup page, “KWHƖRATE” in looping display represents cost of KWH of your electricity rate.2. The rate value blinks. Use the arrow key to change the rate value.3. Press the SET button to proceed to Carbon Emission setup page.Carbon Emission SetupCarbon dioxide is emitted in the process of producing electricity by burning coal & fossil fuel. This is usually referred to CO2 footprint or carbon emission, which in turn has contributed global warming and caused abnormal weather. The average carbon emission rate is 0.43Kg (0.95lbs) of carbon emission for every 1 KWH of electricity produced. This can be changed depending upon your local electric utility. Please contact your local utility for carbon emission rate.1. In Carbon Emission Setup page, “CO2ƖSETƖUP” displays in looping. 2. The Kg symbol blinks first. Use the arrow key to select the weight symbol in Kg or LB. Then press the SET button to proceed to carbon emission rate setup.3. The carbon emission rate blinks. Use the arrow key to change the value. Press the SET button to proceed to Audible Alarm setup pageAudible Alarm Setup1. In Audible Alarm setup page, “ALRMƖON” displays in looping. 2. The YES [YS]option blinks first. Use the arrow key to select Yes or NO to enable or disable audible alarm for surge and event alert. 3. Press the SET button finish the initial setup and the page will proceed to default Channel mode automatically.Energy Monitor Display ModeThe energy monitor provides 6 types of display modes. Press the MODE button to scroll thru different display modes.Channel Mode!Energy Mode!Cost ModeSurge Alert Mode!!!!!!!!!!Event Mode!!!!!!!!!!CO2 Mode
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.015GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.016Energy Mode1. View energy consumption in kWh for the channelIn Energy Mode, the energy monitor will first display the energy consumption in kWh for the Channel.2. View projected energy consumption for the channelThe energy monitor can calculate and display the projected energy consumption. Use the right arrow key to change from energy consumption in kWh to projected energy consumption PER DayƖPER WeekƖPER MonthƖPER Year.3. View historic energy consumption for the channelThe energy monitor can store and display the historic energy consumption. Use the right arrow key to change from projected energy consumption to historic energy consumption LAST DayƖLAST WeekƖLAST MonthƖLAST YearƖTotal (up to date). Channel Mode (Default page)The energy monitor will return to the default Channel Mode page when it is idle for 30 seconds.1. Change channel in channel modeThe energy monitor can control and monitor up to 9 energy tracking surge protectors. Each CH number represents an energy tracking surge protector.Use the arrow key to change the channel from CH1 to CH9 to ALL channels.2. View instant energy consumption of each channelThe energy monitor can display instant energy consumption in watt of each channel. When CH number is changed to ALL, the energy consumption of ALL available Channels will be displayed.“NOT AVAL” (not available) will be displayed when the Channel does not exit.3. Turn ON/OFF the energy saver outlets on the surge protectorThe energy monitor can display the ON/OFF Status of the surge protector. Use the ON/OFF Key on the energy monitor to turn ON and OFF the energy saver outlets of the surge protector.When CH number is changed to ALL, press the ON/OFF key will turn ON/OFF the control outlets on ALL surge protectors simultaneously.ᕡᕢᕣᕡᕢ ᕣEnergyConsumption in kWhProj ected EnergyConsumption in kWhHistoric EnergyConsumption in kWh
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.017 GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.018CO2 Mode1. View carbon emission per hour for the channelIn CO2 Mode, the energy monitor will first display the carbon emission per hour for the Channel.2. View projected carbon emission for the channelThe energy monitor can calculate and display the projected energy cost. Use the right arrow key to change from carbon emission per hour to projected carbon emission PER DayƖPER WeekƖPER MonthƖPER Year.3. View historic carbon emission for the channelThe energy monitor can store and display the historic carbon emission. Use the right arrow key to change from projected carbon emission to historic carbon emission LAST DayƖLAST WeekƖLAST MonthƖLAST YearƖTotal (up to date).Event ModeIn the event of power failure or power overload happening to the energy tracking surge protector, the energy monitor will alert with beeping and event icon on the screen. This allows the user to be aware of the unusual power failure conditions of home electricity.Cost Mode1. View energy cost per hour for the channelIn Cost Mode, the energy monitor will first display the energy cost per hour for the Channel.2. View projected energy cost for the channelThe energy monitor can calculate and display the projected energy cost. Use the right arrow key to change from energy cost per hour to projected energy cost PER DayƖPER WeekƖPER MonthƖPER Year.3. View historic energy cost for the channelThe energy monitor can store and display the historic energy cost. Use the right arrow key to change from projected energy cost to historic energy cost LAST DayƖLAST WeekƖLAST MonthƖLAST YearƖTotal (up to date).ᕡᕢ ᕣProjected Energy Cost in $Energy Cost per hour in $ Historic Energy Cost in $ᕡᕢ ᕣProjected Carbon Emission in KGCarbon Emission per hour in KG Historic Carbon Emission in KG
GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.019GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.020View historic events for the channel1. View what date & time the events occurredThe energy monitor can store and display historic events. In event mode, the event icon will be flashing and first display FROM what date & time the events occurred. 2. View what date & time the events endedThe energy monitor will then display TO what date & time the events ended.The above example shows that the event occurred from Feb 6th at 12:06PM and ended on Feb 6th at 2:03PM.3. View historic events for the channel in sequenceThe number in lower right corner indicates how many times the events happened. Use the arrow key to change and view events in sequence.Surge Alert ModeWhen energy tracking surge protector encounters surge events, the energy monitor will alert with beeping and icon on the screen. This allows the user to be aware of the unusual surge conditions of home electricity.Instant event alert on currently browsing channel1. When power failure / power overload happens to the currently browsing channel, the energy monitor will alert with beeping and event icon flashing on the screen.2. Since the remote surge protector stops working due to power failure / power overload, NO DATA will be shown on the energy monitor.Instant event alert insertion from other channels1. The energy monitor will insert the event alert on the screen and alert with beeping when event happening to other channels.2. The event icon and CH number in lower left corner will flash to indicate what CH is experiencing power failure / power overload conditions.ᕡᕡᕢᕢᕣᕡᕢᕣ
2. The icon in the lower right corner will flash and display the intensity of surge event in minor surge (small icon) or major surge (big icon).Note:The instant surge alert insertion will display for short time and return to previous display mode.View historic surge events for the channel1. View what date and time the surge events occurredThe energy monitor will first display what date and time the last surge event occurred. The above example shows that the 5th surge event occurred at 12:00pm in Nov. 16th.2. View historic surge events for the channel in sequenceThe energy monitor will store and display the surge events frequency in numbers. Use the arrow key to change and view historic surge events in sequence.Note:When viewing historic surge events, the energy monitor will first display minor surge event data. Press the mode button to go to major surge event page for detail major surge event information.Instant surge alert on currently browsing channel1. When surge events happen to the currently browsing channel, the energy monitor will alert with beeping and icon flashing on the screen. The energy monitor will display the surge event frequency in numbers and store the surge event data for later review. Note: The energy tracking surge protector can detect the intensity of the surge events and display surge alert in minor surge (small icon) or major surge (big icon).Instant surge alert insertion from other channels1. When surge event happens to other channel, the energy monitor will alert with beeping and display what Channel is encountering surge event in lower left corner.GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.021GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.022ᕡᕢᕡᕢᕡ
Advance Setup InstructionIn set-up menu, the user can perform the following setup procedures for the energy monitor.Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to access in the set-up menu. For the first 5 advance setup options, please refer to Initial Setup Instruction in the manual.1. Date & Time Setup2. Currency Setup3. Electricity Rate Setup4. Carbon Emission Setup5. Audible Alarm Setup6. Delete Event Data Setup7. Delete Surge Event Data Setup8. Delete History Energy Data SetupDelete Event Data Setup1. In Delete Event Data setup page, “DELƖEVNTƖDATA” displays in looping. User may choose to delete all the previous event data.2. The NO option blinks first. Use the arrow key to select Yes [YS]or NO for event data delete decision. 3. Press the SET button to proceed to Delete Surge Event Data Setup page.Delete Surge Event Data Setup1. In Delete Surge Event Data setup page, “DELƖSURGƖDATA” displays in looping. User may choose to delete all the previous surge event data.2. The NO option blinks first. Use the arrow key to select Yes [YS]or NO for surge event data delete decision. 3. Press the SET button to proceed to Delete History Data Setup page.Delete History Data SetupGREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.023GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.024
1. In Delete History Data setup page, “DELƖHISTƖDATA” displays in looping. User may choose to delete all the previously saved KWH / COST / CO2 historic database.2. The NO option blinks first. Use the arrow key to select Yes [YS]or NO for history data delete decision. 3. Press the SET button to proceed to Exit page. Exit the Setup Page1. In Exit page, the NO option blinks first. Use the arrow key to select Yes [YS]then press the SET button to exit the setup menu.2. Select NO then press SET button will allow the user to re-do setup steps.Add Channels to the Energy Monitor by LearningThe energy monitor and the energy tracking surge protector in the kit are pre-paired and ready to use. You can purchase more compatible energy tracking surge protectors and expand up to 9 CH by adding to the exiting energy monitor. 1. Hold the energy monitor close to the energy tracking surge protector.2. In the energy monitor channel mode, use the arrow key to select which channel you wish to add the energy tracking surge protector. 3. On the energy tracking surge protector, press and hold the LEARNING button for 3 seconds until the green LED indicator light flashes and goes into learning mode.Note : you can release the button once the indicator light goes flashing4. Within 10 seconds, press the LEARNING button on the energy monitor to add energy tracking surge protector to the selected channel.5. The Surge Protector will beep once to confirm that it has been successfully added to the channel on the energy monitor.6. Redo step 3~5 if learning is not successful.7. Repeat step 2~5 to add more energy tracking surge protectors to different channels on the energy monitor.Reset the Energy Monitor to Factory DefaultPlease follow the instruction below to reset the energy monitor to its factory default setting.Note:By performing resetting energy monitor to factory default, all saved data, setup & channel settings will be erased. 1. Locate the reset point on top of the energy monitor.2. Push a stylus or pen into the reset point for 5 seconds.3. The energy monitor will be hard reset to factory default setting. Please perform all the necessary setup and channel setting. GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.025 GREEN POWERLINK Manual All Versions V1.026
!!!FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 in accordance with 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 can be determined 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 and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: To assure continued FCC compliance: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. !!!This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

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