Plug-in Electricity Consumption Monitor |
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Ever wondered how much electricity your TV uses on standby or how much you use each time you
set a 60 degrees C wash going? If it plugs into a normal wall socket then
this monitor will tell you how much electricity it uses.
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Operating Modes Mode 1 - Wattage Display 
The power currently being consumed by the connected device is displayed. This value updates
frequently as not all devices draw a steady current. Here is where you'll find out how energy efficient
your appliances really are both when running and on standby.In this example, 63.38 watts are currently being drawn. | |||
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Mode 2 - Cumulative KWh since reset 
The 2nd most useful mode. This displays a running total of electricity consumed
since the function was last reset.
Use this mode to measure the consumption over a period of time (e.g. 24 hours) of any appliance that doesn't draw a continual steady current like a fridge, freezer, washing machine etc. In the example shown, the appliance has used 3.85 KWh of electricity since the value was reset. Shown in the lower image is a display of the Maximum number of watts consumed at any time during this period. This maximum reading is available at the push of a button. | |||
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Mode 3 - Time since reset 
For use with the above cumulative KWh mode. This displays the time that has elapsed since the last reset.
In the example shown, the appliance has been running for 23 Hours and 17 minutes. | |||
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Mode 4 - Voltage and Frequency 
Typical UK values would be about 240V at about 50 Hz but the voltage often varies between 235V and 245V
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Mode 5 - Amps Display 
In this mode the current that is being drawn by the connected appliance is displayed.
Also shown is the Power Factor, a definition of which can be found on the WikipediaIn this example, 0.86 Amps are being drawn with a Power Factor of 1.0 CosPI. | |||
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Other Modes Include: 
Date/Time Ability to set one or two prices per KWh with time bands Readout of total cost of electricity consumed since the timer was reset These functions are explained in the manual | |||
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Set-up information The power meter comes fitted with 2 batteries. Remove the battery cover and pull out the red ribbon that isolates one of the battery terminals and replace the cover to activate the meter. Plug the meter into an electricity socket then plug your appliance into the meter and find out exactly how much power is used.
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