PowerPortal User Manual 100.00002A.A August 4, 2009 Copyright © 2009, Energy Aware Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Change History Date Rev Author Description First Draft, derived from 100.00001A.C th August 4 , 2009 A LK Changes to make more generic for various service providers, LED section changed. Copyright © 2009, Energy Aware Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents Change History .................................................................................................... 1 1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 3 2 IHD Basics ...................................................................................................... 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Your IHD’s power modes ...................................................................................
1 Introduction The Comverge PowerPortal In-Home Display (IHD) is a wireless device that communicates directly with the electricity meter outside your home. It is rechargeable, and has a magnetic backing so it can be placed on your refrigerator, or it can stand upright on a table or countertop.
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2 IHD Basics This section provides information on the primary functions of your IHD. 2.1 Your IHD’s power modes Your IHD has three power modes: On, Off, and Sleep. To turn your IHD on, press either or . Turn your IHD off by pressing and holding for three seconds. A confirmation screen will appear. Press again ("Yes") to approve the shutdown. Note: Your IHD is unable to receive text messages from your service provider when it is off.
In order to connect your IHD to your meter's network, contact your service provider via phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) or web (http://www.serviceprovider.com) and request that they allow your IHD to join. You will then have XX minutes to join your IHD by holding and for three seconds at the No Network screen. Note: It is advisable to keep your IHD connected to external power while attempting to join a network to prevent any possible interruptions due to power failure.
2.4 Navigating your IHD screens The main screens of your IHD are arranged in a loop. Navigate through the screens by pressing or . The Message screen is only available when there is at least one message available. Additional message screens will be included in the loop when there are multiple messages available. 2.5 Signal strength and battery charge indicators The battery icon in the top-right corner of your IHD screen shows an approximation of the IHD's remaining charge.
The vertical bars in the top-left corner of your IHD screen show the strength of your IHD's connection to the network. A full six bars indicates the highest signal strength, while one bar indicates that your IHD is nearly outside the network's range. Signal Strength Indicator Screen Title Battery Icon Screen Information Copyright © 2009, Energy Aware Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
3 Using Your IHD Your IHD provides you with feedback that will enable you to better understand your electricity bills and manage your consumption. This section covers the ways in which you can use your IHD. 3.1 Viewing your current electricity use To view your home's current rate of electricity consumption, go to the Current Use screens on your IHD shown below. The large number on one screen shows your consumption rate in kilowatts.
3.2 Tracking your electricity use over time To view your home's total electricity consumption over a fixed period of time, go to the Running Total screens on your IHD shown below. The large number on one screen shows your accumulated electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours. The large number on the other screen shows the associated cost of your consumption in dollars. The Running Total can be reset by pressing and at the same time.
Messages will remain viewable on your IHD until they expire. Expiry times are set by your service provider. Expired messages are not retrievable. Some messages may require that you acknowledge them and will instruct you to do so. Press and at the same time to acknowledge the message. 3.4 Understanding the lights on your IHD Your IHD includes three Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) which it uses to indicate the presence of new messages and the current relative cost of electricity.
Pulsing LED “-- -- -- -- “ Blinking LED “- - - - -“ Description Green None Off-Peak Rates in effect Amber None Mid-Peak Rates in effect Red None On-Peak Rates in effect Green Amber Off-Peak Rates in effect Mid-Peak Rates upcoming Green Red Off-Peak Rates in effect On-Peak Rates upcoming Amber Green Mid-Peak Rates in effect Off-Peak Rates upcoming Amber Red Mid-Peak Rates in effect On-Peak Rates upcoming Red Green On-Peak Rates in effect Off-Peak Rates upcoming Red Amber On-Peak
4 Troubleshooting/FAQ Solutions to most of the problems you might encounter with your IHD are described in this section. 4.1 If your IHD fails to join the network If your IHD says "No networks found." after you attempt to join your meter's network, your IHD may not be in wireless range of your meter. Try moving closer to your meter and attempt joining again. If this fails, there may have been an issue commissioning the IHD.
4.3 If your IHD won’t turn on If your IHD will not turn on in response to a button-press, its battery may be dead. Try connecting the power adapter to the DC power adapter jack and plug your IHD into a power outlet. 4.4 Your Running Total does not match your electricity bill Your tool. your your IHD is intended for feedback purposes and is not a billing Discrepancies may exist between you IHD running total and bill, even if you reset your running total at the beginning of billing cycle. 4.
5 Energy Savings Tips The following is a list of energy savings tips that can help you conserve electricity around your home. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Turn off lights when you leave the room. Turn electronics like your computer and printer off rather than leaving them on standby. Plug appliances and electronics into a power bar and turn the power bar off when it is not in use. Replace old appliances with ENERGY STAR approved products. Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescents.
6 Appendix 6.1 Safety Instructions To ensure your IHDis used safely, please read these Safety Instructions and the rest of this User Manual thoroughly before using the product. • The IHD contains a magnet. Do not place the IHD directly on credit cards, computers or other pieces of electronic equipment, as this may cause damage. • Do not attempt to repair the In-Home Display or DC Power Adaptor yourself. If you are experiencing problems with the device, contact Your service provider for assistance.
6.2 Product specifications Communications • Frequency Band: 2.4GHz • Radio Output Power: 20dBm • Protocol: IEEE 802.15.4 Size and Weight • Length: 28 mm (1.10 inches) • Width: 108 mm (4.25 inches) • Height: 79 mm (3.11 inches) • Weight: 134 grams (4.7 ounces) Battery • Approximate life: 2 weeks • Recharge time: 8 hours 6.3 FCC Compliance FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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. ICES-003 Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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