User's Manual
PartNoR0610401
Description:
InstallingaBudderflyadaptertransformsyourbuilding’sexistingwiringintothe “BudderflyOpenNetwork”and allows
theadaptertomonitorenergyconsumptionandcommunicatethedatatoafacilitycontroller.
Budderflyadaptorsusetheexistingpowerlineforcommunicationandthusrequirenore‐wiring.
UsingourBudderflysoftware,youcanvisualizeconsumptiondataandmanageeachindividualadapter.
As a component of Budderfly system, the Budderfly Controllable Outlet is designed to work with all other Budderfl
y
adapters. It is a plug‐and‐play replacement for your existing duplex outlet, and it provides control on one of its two
sockets.Onceinstalled,TheBudderflyControllableOutletalsoactsasarepeatertoextendtherangeofthenetworkand
increaseefficiency.
Installation:
TheBudderflyControllableOutletmaybeusedinnewinstallationsortoreplaceanexistingOutlet.Thewiringschematicwillbeasperbelow:
1. At the circuit breaker or fuse panel, disconnect the power for all of the
circuitsintheswitchjunctionbox.
2. Double Check that the poweris OFF tothe Outlet bytrying to turn on
a
deviceconnectedtotheplugbeforecontinuing.
3. Removethewallplatefromtheoutletyouarereplacing.Then,unscrewthe
outletitselfandpullitoutfromthejunctionbox.
4. Disconnectthewiresfromtheoutletyouarereplacing.
5. Follow the Wiring information provided below and connect the wires a
s
follows:
‐ Connect the GROUND wire (usually Bare Copper or Green) to the Ground
wireofBudderflyControllableOutlet(Yellow&Green).
‐ ConnecttheLINEwire(usuallyBlack)thatcomesfromtheelectricalservice
paneltotheHOTwireofBudderflyControllableOutlet(Black).
‐ ConnecttheNEUTRALwire(usuallyWhite)toth
eNeutralwireofBudderfl
y
ControllableOutlet(White).
6. After you have connected all of the wires, ensure that all of the wire
connectorsarefirmlyattachedandthatthereisnoexposedcopperexcep
t
fortheGROUNDwire.
7. Gently place Budderfly Controllable Outlet into the junction box. Then,
screwtheOutletintoplace.
8. Reinstallthewallplate
9. EnablepowertotheOutletfromthecircuitbreakerorfusepanel
10. AddthedeviceaddresstotheBudderflysoftware.
WARNING:Ifyouarenotsureaboutanypartoftheaboveinstructions,
consultaqualifiedelectrician.
WARNING–ELECTRICALSHOCKHAZARD
• The Budderfly Controllable Outlet is intended for installation in accordance with the
NationalElectricCodeandlocalregulationsintheUnitedStates.
• Ifyouarenotknowledgeableorcomfortablewithelectricalcircuitry,youshouldhavea
qualifiedelectricianinstalltheBudderflyControllableOutletforyou.
Warning
• InstalltheBudderflyControllableOutletsindooronly.
• NeverusetheBudderflyOutletstopowermedicaland/orlifesupportequipment.
WARNING–ELECTRICALSHOCKHAZARD
• TurnOFFthepowertothebranchcircuitfortheOutletatthe
servicepanel.
• AllwiringconnectionsmustbemadewiththePOWEROFFto
avoidpersonalinjuryand/ordamagetotheOutlet.
WiringInformation
• Important: Budderfly Controllable Outlet is rated for and
intendedtoonlybeusedwithcopperwire.
• Use12AWGorlargerwiressuitablefor80
o.
• Remove3/4"(1.9cm)ofinsulationfromeachwire.
Connect as follows: Twist strands of each end tightly together. Hold
bare ends of wires together and push firmly into wire Nut. Screw Nut
clockwise making sure that no bare conductor shows below the
connector