Spartan Power SP-PM120 Power Meter User Manual 1 16/02/17
Contents 04 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 11 14 16 16 17 18 20 21 24 24 24 25 25 26 Introduction Product description Before you use the device Proper use Safety notes Danger to children! Notes on the battery Explanation of symbols Using the device for the first time Changing the batteries Product description and functions Settings Time Electricity price per kWh(1st tariff) Price for night-time current(2nd tariff) Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) Overload warning Performing measurements Displaying measured values Auto
26 27 28 30 30 31 31 31 32 33 33 33 34 34 36 36 37 Consumption history Graphical representation of consumption Displaying consumption values (kWh) cosφ (power factor) Deleting measured values Aborting the deletion process Troubleshooting Unusual readout on the display Cleaning Protecting the environment Disposing of batteries Disposing of old appliances Packaging Technical data Declaration of conformity Measurement accuracy Guarantee 3
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of our new Power Meter with large LCD, yellow backlight and high accuracy. This device helps to determine the energy cost of connected electrical devices. We hope you are able to minimise your power costs as a result! Product Description This Power Meter supplies you with data on the power consumption of connected electrical devices. With the push of a button, you can quickly and easily see the power measurements.
Before you use the device After unpacking the product and before each use, check whether the product is damaged. In that case, do not use the product. The operating instructions are based on the standards and rules in force in the United States. Also be sure to observe the country-specific directives and laws in other countries! Before you use the device, please first carefully read through the operating instructions and safety notes.
Proper use The device serves to determine the power consumption of connected consumers and the resulting costs. The product is only intended for private use and is not designed for commercial use. Only use the product as described in these operating instructions. Any other use is improper and may result in damage to property or even personal injury. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages, which are incurred as the result of improper use.
Please consider the corresponding technical data, see table of contents Only connect the device to a properly installed 120 V fused socket with earthing contact. Do not use the device if it exhibits visible damages or if the mains plug is defective. Do not open the housing, instead have qualified professionals perform any repairs. For this ,contact a qualified workship.Claims to liability and warranty claims are excluded in the event of own attempts at repair, improper connection or improper use.
Do not make any modifications to the device. Do not interconnect multiple Power Meter and/ or do not connect the device to similar devices. Do not cover the device, there is a risk of overheating. If you are not using the device or in the event of a failure, disconnect it from the socket. The socket serves as a separator to the power supply and must be readily accessible. Danger to children! Children often do not recognise risks or underestimate them.
Supervise children and keep the device out of their reach to ensure that they do not play with it. Improper use means there is a risk of electrocution! Notes on the battery The Power Meter is loaded with 2 type LR44 and/or AG13 batteries (button cells – these batteries are included in the product contents). Only use the battery type specified here to aviod risks associated with fire and explosion. Explanation of symbols Never attempt to recharge the batteries.
increased risk of leakage! Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact with battery acid,immediately flush the affected areas with plenty of clean water and immediately contact a physician. Only insert batteries of the same type, do not use different types of batteries or combine used a new batteries with one another. Always replace both batteries at the same time. If needed, clean the batteries and device contacts before inserting them.
Using the device for the first time When the device is delivered, the batteries are already inserted. Activate them by removing the insulation strips in the battery compartment To open the battery compartment, proceed as described in the following section. Changing the batteries 1. Pull the device out of the socket. 2. Push the two side catch springs of the battery compartment together at the same time and pull the battery compartment out of the device.
3. Remove the empty batteries and dispose them of at a collection point for old batteries. 4. Insert 2 new batteries (1.5 V button cells, type LR44/AG13) in the battery compartment. When inserting the batteries, make sure that the polarity (+/-) is correct as shown in above photo, Positive(+) is in outside. 5. Insert the battery compartment with the two contact springs in the device slots and push it until it locks into place.
The battery compartment can only be inserted in the device in one direction. The battery compartment must be completely inserted before reactivating the device. If you do not use the device for a prolonged period of time, take the batteries out of the device to prevent them from becoming empty prematurely.
Product description and functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. LCD display Display for measured values, time, costs, greenhouse gas emissions 2. Button VALUE / + Display various measured values such as Voltage(V), Current(A), Power(W), Frequency (Hz), Power factor(cosφ), Amax, Wmax; Increase value.
3. Button DISPLAY / Display Time, Total kWh, Total time, Total costs, Greenhouse Gas emissions(GHG); Reduce values. 4. Button RESET Back to factory default mode 5. Button SET / OK Input mode for time,12hr/24hr, 1.Rate cost, 1.Rate time, 2.Rate cost, 2.Rate time, GHG, Overload Current, Overload Power, save entry. 6. Button HISTORY Present consumption values over a period of up to 7 days/7 months 7. Socket with integrated children protection Insert both plug pins at the same time when connecting the plug.
8. Display area for Voltage(V), Current(A), Power(W), Frequency(Hz), Power factor(cosφ), Amax, Wmax; 9. Display area for Time, Total kWh, Total time, Currency(€£,Paper Money), 1st and 2nd tariff, Total costs, Greenhouse Gas emissions(GHG) 10. Graphical representation of energy consumption in the last 7 days or 7 months. Settings To exclusively perform measurements (without a cost calculation), you can skip this section and continue with the topic “Performing measurements ” (starting on page 24). Time 1.
4. When setting the seconds are set to zero. 5. By pressing the button SET / OK , you save the time and can now set 12Hr/24Hr time display with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / - . If you select the 12Hr display, AM will appear for the morning and PM for the afternoon on the time display. 1. After entering the time including the 12Hr / 24Hr display, push the button SET / OK . COST will appear on the display. 2. Now enter the electricity price per kilo watt hour (generally expressed in pence/ cents).
the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / 4. Set the other decimal places of the pence/ cent readout in the same manner (Example: 0.185 = 18.5 pence/ cents). 5. After entering the last digit of the pence/ cent amount, push the button HISTORY again. The currency display will blink. With the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / - , you can select a currency symbol for Euro ( € ) a bank note( ), US dollor($) and Pound(£) 6. If you only have one tariff(i.e.
If you have night-time current, proceed as follows 1. After entering the current price as described above(daytime tariff), push the button SET/OK The time will be displayed, as below: 2. Enter the time here, from when the daytime tariff applies. Set the hours ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / 3. Access the minutes with the button HISTORY; Set them ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / 4.
The first decimal place of the pence/ cent readout blinks and set the number ahead with the button VALUE / + and back with the button DISPLAY / 7. Set the other decimal places of the pence/ cent readout in the same manner as described above. (Example: 0.245 = 24.5 pence/ cents). Enter as described under the menu item “Setting the price per kWh”. 8. Push the button SET / OK and the time is displayed,from when the night-time tariff applies. Enter the time here. 9.
with the measured kWh value.There are different CO2 equivalents depending on the type of energy. The CO2 equivalent indicates how much of a defined quantity of a greenhouse gas contributes to the greenhouse effect. Carton dioxide serves as a comparison value. The factor for the CO2 equivalents is entered in the device in kg/kWh and displayed accordingly in kg/kWh.
Overload warning With this function, you can specify the current value (15 A max.) and power (1800 W max.), at which the device will issue an overload warning If one of the overload values is exceeded, OVERLOAD blinks on the display and the corresponding value, A for amps or W for watts, is shown. A warning sound is also issued. Entering the overload value for watts (W) 1. After entering the value for the greenhouse gas emissions push the button SET / OK . 2.
6. Enter the other numbers as described in steps 4 and 5 until you have set the desired value. 7. After entering the last digit, push the button HISTORY Entering the overload value for amps (A) 1. In the overload menu, you can switch to A with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / - 2. Push the button HISTORY. The first digit will blink on the display. You can enter the desired value with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / - . 3. Push the button HISTORY to switch to the subsequent (second) digit.
SET / OK to save the values and return to the standard display. Performing measurements Please note that the total power of the connected consumers may not exceed 15A/1800 Watts After you have set the times, power prices, CO2 factor and overload value, you can start the measurements. 1. Only connect the device to a properly installed 120 V fused socket with earthing contact. 2. Now connect the consumer.
Individual display of measured values You can abort the automatic display mode by pushing the button VALUE / +.
connected. Seconds are shown up to 99:59:59 hh:mm:ss. No more seconds are shown from 100 hours and more. Maximum display of up to 9,999:59 hhhh:mm. TOTAL COST (costs for the total measurement time) The total costs for the power consumption are displayed. The consumption for night-time current is also considered (if entered). GHG (greenhouse gas emissions CO2 in kg) Setting a specific measured value 1. Abort cycle mode with the button VALUE / + 2.
graph and numerical figure.This is possible for the last 7 days or for the last seven 7 months. The individual bars in the columns represent the kWh consumed. The scale is always shown on the display, such as (1 Bar = 1 kWh) or 1 Bar = 2 kWh) etc.; the scale changes depending on consumption.
days. Representation of the differences between the individual days. (Example: If you measured 2 kWh on the first day and 3kWh on the second day, a difference of 1kWh is displayed.) The difference in consumption over the last 7 months.Representation of the differences between the individual months. Please note that the bar graph readout is approximate. If e.g. 1 BAR = 1 kWh and 2 bars are shown for one day, the actual measured value may be between 1.01 kWh and 1.99 kWh.
Push and hold the button HISTORY until the value appears and blinks on the display. The applicable bar chart will also blink at the same time. You can display the consumption values for the individual days with the buttons VALUE / + or DISPLAY / 2. Consumption values for months Push the button HISTORY until the bar chart for months appears on the display. Push and hold the button HISTORY until the value appears and blinks on the display. At the same time, the applicable bar chart will also blink.
indication of the difference between the days and months. If there is no button activity for 7 seconds, the device automatically switches back to the standard display. You can also return to the standard display with the button SET / OK cosφ (Power factor) The power factor indicates the phase shift between the effective power and apparent power. It is a measure of which part of the apparent power is converted to effective power.
3. All measurement results are permanently deleted ! Aborting the deletion process If you do not perform any action after step 1, the monitor returns to the standard display mode after 10 seconds of inactivity. The measurement results were not deleted. The results are only deleted if you perform step 1 and push the buttons as per step 2 within 10 seconds! Note: Always delete the measurement results with full batteries or if the device is connected to the grid.
Attention: RESET button is used to resets all settings to the factory default, meaning they will have to be re-entered; however, measurement results remain saved. Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Risk of electrical shock! Always disconnect the Power Meter when you intend to clean it. The device must not be rinsed or immersed in liquids.
Protecting the environment Disposing of batteries Do not dispose of batteries or rechargeable batteries in the household garbage! Every consumer is required by law to dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries at a collection point in his/her community/district or at the retail outlet. All batteries and rechargeable batteries will be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner as a result.
Should the appliance no longer be capable of being used at some point in time, then every consumer is required by law to dispose of old appliances separately from their household garbage, e.g. at a collection point in his/her community/district. This ensures that old appliances are recycled in a professional manner and that negative consequences for the environment are prevented. For this reason, electrical appliances are marked with the symbol shown above.
Technical data Input/output Voltage: 120V ~ 60 Hz Power consumption: max. 15 A Voltage measurement range: 110 V–120 V Current measurement range: 0.001 A to 15 A Power measurement range: 0.23 W–1800 W Frequency display: 46–65 Hz Resolving power: 0.
Declaration of conformity The conformity of the product with legally prescribed standards is guaranteed. Measurement accuracy (Frequency: 45–65 Hz, at standard room temperature, distortion factor of voltage/current < 15% measuring current >= 1.00 A/sinusoidal. Frequency =50 or 60 Hz, no electrical switching) Volts: Under 1% of the measured value Amps: 1% of the measured value, ± 0.001A Watts: 1% of the measured value,± 0.5W Power factor: 1% of the measured value,±0.01 Energy consumption: 0.
