brennenstuhl PM 231 User manual

Power Meter
PM 231
GB Operating instructions
IMPORTANT:
Read and keep these operating instructions.
Make note of and follow the safety instruc-
tions.
Do not plug in an appliance with a load ex-
ceeding 13 Amp.
Always ensure that the plug of any appliance
is fully inserted into the meter outlet.
WARNING:
Do not plug two or more meters together!
The following pictograms are used in these
operating instructions / on the device:
Read instruction manual!
For use in dry rooms only.
Observe caution and safety notes!
Dispose appliance in an
environmentally-friendly way!
Operating Instructions
1. Introduction
These operating instructions must be read
carefully in full. They are part of your newly
purchased power meter and contain important
information concerning its operation and mainte-
nance. All precautions are to be observed when
using this product. If you have any questions
concerning the use of this product, contact your
dealer or our service office. These operating
instructions are to be kept safely and if necessary
passed on to third parties for easy reference.
2. Proper Use
The appliance is designed to measure the power
consumption of electrical appliances and to
calculate electricity and operating costs. Any other
use or modification of the instrument constitute
improper use and carry a serious risk of accident.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused
by improper use. The instrument is not intended
for commercial use.
3. Package Contents
Immediately after unpacking, the contents of your
power meter’s package must be checked for com-
pleteness. Also check the meter itself for proper
condition.
1 x Power Meter
1 x Operating Instructions
4. Technical Data
Product: Power Meter PM 231
Type of protection: IP20
Nominal voltage: 240 V ~ 50 Hz
Max. load: 3120 W
(240 V ~ 13 A)
Measuring range voltage: 190 - 276 V AC
Measuring accuracy voltage: +/-1%
Measured range current: 0.01 - 13 A
Measuring accuracy current: +/-1% or +/-0.01 A
Measuring range power: 0.2 - 3120 W
Measuring accuracy power: +/-1% or +/-0.2 W
Power consumption range: 0 - 9999.9 kWh
Measuring range frequency: 45 - 65 Hz
Clock accuracy: +/- 1 minute per
month
Power consumption: < 0.5 W
Operating temperature: -10 ºC to +40 ºC
Batteries: 3 x 1.5 V LR44/AG13
button cells
Battery life: approx. 3 months
without AC power
Application: This product is intended only for
indoor use. The power socket has an integrated
protective contact.
5. Operation
5.1 Safety Instructions for this Product
• All safety and operating instructions should be
read before the power meter is operated.
• The safety and operating instruction should be
retained for future reference.
• All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be strictly observed.
• All operating instructions should be followed.
• Operate the power meter only in a dry
indoor area. Do not install in humid areas
like bathrooms, laundry rooms or outdoors.
• Do not expose the power meter to an extreme
variation of temperature, pressure, impact or
intensive sunlight.
• Care must be taken so that objects do not fall
and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
• Load the socket outlet only with the maximum
load allowed.
• Never leave connected heaters unattended.
• If not in use for a long time, disconnect the
power meter from mains power supply and store
it in a cool and dry place out of the reach of
children.
• Stop using if the power meter or the integrated
socket is damaged, disconnect it immediately
from mains power supply and the appliance.
• Repairs to the product should only be carried out
by a specialist.
• This power meter is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capacities, or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the power meter.
• Use the power meter only in buildings equipped
under Installation Category II (CAT II) according
to IEC 664. The maximum peak voltage must not
exceed 2500 V ~. The main electricity supply for
residential buildings usually falls under Installa-
tion Category II.
5.2 Front View
Display
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19
20
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7
8
2
3
6
5
4
5.3 Location of Controls, Functions and
Display
1 Battery compart-
ment
The battery compartment
is located at the rear of
the unit. Insert 3 x LR44/
AG13 button cells accor-
ding to the correct polarity,
as indicated inside the
battery compartment.
2 Display All values of set parame-
ters and measurements
are displayed here.
3 Reset button
RESET
Press with pointed object
to clear all data in memory
including current time and
all programs.
4 UP button Set current time, price,
price programs in combi-
nation with SET button.
5 SET button Set current time, price,
price programs in combi-
nation with UP button.
6 FUNC button Press to change the
display mode.
7 Power plug Plug into an AC 240 V
50 Hz wall outlet.
8 Power socket Connect your device here.
10 Display units for consumption values.
11 Display AMP.
12 Display WATT.
13 Display kWh.
14 Display SET.
15 Display VOLTac.
16 Display COST/kWh.
17 Display MAX OVERLOAD WARNING.
18 Display PRICE 1 and 2, TOTAL PRICE 1
and 2.
19 Display day of the week MO, TU, WE, TH,
FR, SA, SU.
20 Display CLOCK.
21 Display seconds.
22 Display minutes.
23 Display hours.
24 Display TOTAL ON TIME.
25 Display AM, PM.
26 Display Hz.
27 Display value, power factor.
28 Display POWER FACTOR.
5.4 Use Instructions
Plug the power plug (7) of the power meter into a
standard 240 V 50 Hz wall outlet. The display (2)
automatically turns on and displays the current
time (20, 21, 22, 23), day of the week (19), line
voltage (10, 15) and frequency (26, 27).
5.4.1 Set current time
Press the FUNC button (6) until CLOCK (20) is
displayed in the bottom right corner on the LCD.
Press the SET button (5) once; the day of the
week (19) starts flashing.
Press the UP button (4) to set the day of the week
(19) to MO, TU, WE, TH, FR, SA or SU.
Press the SET button (5) again to confirm the day
of the week setting; the hours (23) start flashing.
Press the UP button (4) to set the hours (23) of
the current time.
Press the SET button (5) again to confirm the
hour setting; the minutes (22) start flashing.
Press the UP button (4) to set the minutes (22)
of the current time and press the SET button (5)
again to confirm the time.
Now connect the appliance and turn it on. The
power meter starts measuring the consumption.
5.4.2 Set and Display Cost/kWh / Display
Metering Functions
Set and Display Cost/kWh
If VOLTAGE / AMP / WATT appears on the
display, press and hold the FUNC button (6) for
at least 2 seconds until Cost/kWh (16) is shown.
If already 2 prices were entered these can be
displayed in turn by pressing the FUNC button (6).
Set Cost/kWh (Price 1)
Press and hold the SET button (5) until the fist
digit flashes to set the cost/kWh after the cost/
kWh for price 1 (18) are displayed. Set the correct
value for the first digit with the UP button (4). Now
press the SET button (5) again until the second
digit flashes and set the correct value with the UP
button (4). Repeat the procedure for the third and
the fourth digit.
You can move the decimal point by pressing the
SET button (5) to start flashing and move it with
the UP button (4) to the correct position.
Press the SET button (5) again, and the time dis-
play (- : - -) behind ON TIME (24) for the entered
price 1 (18) starts flashing. Press SET (5) to finish
the setting procedure for price 1 if no second
price is needed.
To enter a second price (e.g. day/night tariff) also
set a starting point for price 1 first. While the time
display is flashing behind ON TIME (24) for price
1 (18) press UP button (4) to set the day of the

week for the starting point (see previous sec-
tion). Now press the SET button (5) until the hour
display starts flashing and press the UP button (4)
to set the hours for the starting point. Repeat this
procedure for the minute display. Finally press the
SET button (5) to finish price 1 settings.
Set Cost/kWh (Price 2)
Setting the cost/kWh for price 2 is similar to price 1.
Ensure that at the beginning price 2 (18) is dis-
played.
Press the FUNC button (6) to toggle the display
to show price 2 (18) before starting the setting
procedure with the SET button (5).
Display Metering Functions
Repeatedly press the FUNC button (6) to cycle
through the following information: VOLTAGE,
AMP, WATT – kWh - TOTAL PRICE (10, 18).
Press the FUNC button (6) to display the current
draw of the connected appliance in the value field
(10) on the LCD, AMP (11) is displayed in the unit
section and the POWER FACTOR (27, 28).
Press the FUNC button (6) again to display the
wattage of the connected appliance in the value
field (10) on the LCD, WATT (12) is displayed in
the unit section and the POWER FACTOR (27,
28).
Press the FUNC button (6) again to display the
power consumption of the connected appliance
in the value field (10) on the LCD. kWh (13) is
displayed in the unit section and the POWER
FACTOR (27, 28).
Press the FUNC button (6) again to display the
TOTAL PRICE (10, 18) and the TOTAL ON TIME
(21, 22, 24) in minutes of the connected appli-
ance.
Press the FUNC button (6) again to display the
VOLTac. (15) and the Hz (26, 27). Hold the FUNC
button (6) at least 2 seconds to display COST/
kWh.
If the total load is exceeded MAX OVERLOAD
WARNING (17) will flash on the display (2).
5.4.3 Standby Mode
The display (2) returns approx. 10 seconds after
pressing the buttons to standby mode and shows
the current time (20, 21, 22, 23, 25), day of the
week (19), line voltage (10, 15) and frequency (26,
27).
5.4.4 Reset Button
Press the reset button RESET with a pointed
object to clear all data in the memory including the
current time and all programs. For a few seconds
the complete display (2) with all parameters is
shown.
5.4.5 Change Batteries
The power meter comes ex factory with 3 x 1.5 V
LR44/AG13 button cells installed in the battery
compartment. To exchange the batteries, please
follow these steps:
The battery compartment is located at the rear of
the unit. Use a flat screwdriver to carefully lift the
cover of the battery compartment. Remove the
empty batteries and replace them with new ones.
Observe the polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the
cover (flat side (+) to the left). Carefully replace
the cover again. Take care not to damage the
terminals when closing the cover.
The cover must be replaced before use.
During longer periods of non-use remove the
batteries from the power meter to avoid battery
leakage. Leaking batteries can cause electric
shock and damage to the power meter.
Only change batteries if the power meter is dis-
connected from mains power supply. Only replace
batteries with same type. Do not mix new and
empty batteries.
Do not dispose off batteries with the household
waste. Return empty batteries to the respective
collection points.
6. Maintenance and Care
This product is maintenance-free. Never open or
disassemble the product. Before cleaning discon-
nect the power meter from the wall outlet and the
appliance.
Clean the exterior only with a clean and soft cloth.
7. Disposal
The power meter should not be disposed
of in the regular household waste at the
end of its operational lifetime. It must be
taken to a collection site for the process-
ing of electric and electronic devices for
disposal.
Consult your town or city office for
options for environmentally sound and
proper disposal of this product.
8. Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity is filed with the
manufacturer. Technical modifications reserved.
9. Manufacturer
Hugo Brennenstuhl GmbH & Co. KG
Seestraße 1-3 ∙D-72074 Tübingen
For further information we recommend Service/
FAQ on our web-site www.brennenstuhl.com.
Hugo Brennenstuhl GmbH & Co. KG
Seestraße 1-3 ∙D-72074 Tübingen
www.brennenstuhl.com
0454555/0616