EMPORIA Vue Expansion Module User manual

Installation Guide
Vue Expansion Module
for use only with the
Emporia Vue

WARNING! The Emporia Vue and the Vue
Expansion Module require installing hardware
inside your home’s electrical panel and working
around dangerous voltage that could lead to
injury or death. Emporia recommends that
installation be performed by a licensed
electrician or other qualified professional in
accordance with the regional electrical code
where it is being installed.
Improper installation or use of the equipment can be dangerous or
even fatal. In no event shall Emporia be liable to you or any third
party for any damages, either direct or indirect, arising from or related
to any personal injury as a result of your failure to follow the safety
information and instructions in this Installation Guide.

Safety information
Personal protective gear should be worn when installing the Vue
Expansion Module.
Do not use the Vue Expansion Module in any manner other than
specified in this installation guide.
Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or repair any of the
components of the Vue Expansion Module.
If you believe any of the Vue Expansion Module components may
have been damaged, do not attempt to use them.
Do not install the Vue Expansion Module in environments with
explosive gas or vapors; nor in damp or wet environments; nor in
direct sunlight; nor where temperatures are consistently below 14°
F (-10° C) or above 122° F (50° C).
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Before you get started
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The Vue Expansion Module is installed in your home’s
electrical panel. You’ll turn off the main breaker, which will
shut off all of the power in your home. However, the
service mains will remain dangerously energized. The
following items may help with safe installation. It’s also
helpful to perform the installation with a friend.

What’s in the box
Expansion Module Connection cable with
3.5mm jacks
Circuit label card50A current sensors
Your bundle will have
either 4 or 8 clamps.
Purchase more at
shop.emporiaenergy.com
Your new Vue Expansion Module contains the following
items. If you believe that any of these items may have
been damaged for any reason, do not attempt to use
them and call support immediately.
Expansion Module Circuit Labels
Circuit Name
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Circuit 3
Circuit 4
Circuit 5
Circuit 6
Circuit 7
Circuit 8
© 2019 Emporia Renewable Energy Corp.

Current
sensor 1 Current sensor 2 Current sensor 3 Current sensor 4 Current sensor 5 Current sensor 6 Current sensor 7 Current sensor 8
Connection cable
to Energy Monitor
Welcome to the Expansion Module
Your new Expansion Module adds the ability to monitor up to 8 individual
circuits in your breaker panel. Each homeowner will have their own
circuits that are important in their home; but here are our suggestions for
common circuits of importance: A/C, furnace, water heater, washing
machine, clothes dryer, oven/range, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, sump
pump, house fan, sub-panel, pool pump, hot tub, electric vehicle, or solar
generation.
Before getting started, identify which circuits you would like to monitor
by inspecting the breakers in your circuit panel.
Across the top of the Expansion Module are ports for connecting the
current sensors. On the right side of the Expansion Module is the green
port to connect the module to the Emporia Vue Energy Monitor.

Step 1: Get your Vue up and running
This guide assumes that you have already installed the Emporia
Vue in your circuit panel using its Installation Guide. It also
assumes that you have downloaded the Emporia app from the
Apple App Store or Google Play and created an account in the
app. Additionally, it assumes that you have successfully
completed the setup process for the Vue and you are seeing
real-time energy usage in the app. If you haven’t completed these
steps, please return to the Installation Manual that came with
your Vue and do so before continuing.
OFF

OFF
Step 2: Turn off the main breaker
and remove the cover
Turn off the main breaker, which may be located elsewhere in your house
or you may not even have one. This turns off all the circuits in your home.
Next, remove any screws holding the cover to the panel and remove the
cover to access the circuit breakers and the live service mains!

OFF
Step 3: Find a place for the Module
Identify a place within your electric panel alongside the Vue
for your Expansion Module. Your breaker box may be
oriented differently, but the Module is small and designed to
fit easily in the box. Find a place that works for you.
WARNING: The service
mains are always live!
Live
service
mains
and lugs

Step 4: Connect the Module to the Vue
Use the connection cable to connect the Expansion Module to the Vue
Energy Monitor. Firmly plug the 3.5mm cable plugs into the green ports
on right sides of both units. Ensure this cable is fully inserted into both
ports. When connected, a green light will blink through the hole in the
front of the unit. Also ensure previous connections aren’t disturbed.
Ensure
there’s
no gap
Blinking
Green
Light

Step 5: Plug in current sensors
Firmly insert the plugs attached to the current sensors
into the 3.5mm ports across the top of the Expansion
Module. To reduce the space required by these cables,
leave the plastic wrap on and pull out only the length you
need, leaving the excess cable neatly wrapped.

OFF
Step 6: Connect sensors to circuits
Open the sensor clasps and place each sensor around the breaker
wire for the circuit you wish to monitor. Then shut the clasps to
secure the sensors. Use the included circuit label card to make note
of the circuit each numbered sensor will be monitoring.
WARNING: The service
mains are always live!

ON
Step 7: Replace the cover
and turn on all breakers
Secure the cover to the box with any screws you removed in
Step 2. Next, flip the main breaker that you turned off in
Step 2 to restore power to the circuits in your home. Then,
close the panel.

Step 8: Complete setup with the app
Return to the Emporia Energy app on your phone or tablet.
The app will automatically recognize that you have
connected the Expansion Module to your Vue. Navigate to
the Settings page at the bottom of the app. Go to
Manage Devices to see a list of the Vues associated
with your account. Click the Vue to which you connected the
Expansion Module. Here you will see all of that module’s
circuits. You can use the circuit label card that you filled out
in Step 7 to name each of your circuits for easy reference.
Once named, return to the Home page and use the
ellipsis in the top right of the app to choose the circuits
you wish to monitor in real time.

Troubleshooting Tips
The Emporia Energy app isn’t getting real-time data from the Vue or the
Expansion Module
For more troubleshooting tips and answers to other frequently asked
questions, please visit us at emporiaenergy.com/support.
Ensure the Vue Energy Monitor still has power
Double check that the power supply is securely plugged into the
Energy Monitor and securely connected to a breaker and neutral bus.
When the Vue system has power, a green light blinks behind the “e”
of emporia on the Energy Monitor and a green light blinks through
the hole in the front of the Expansion Module.
Double check that the main breaker is turned on.
Double check that the breaker the powering the Vue is on.
Double check that the cable between the Vue Energy Monitor and the
Expansion Module is firmly inserted into both units.
Ensure all Current Sensors are securely fastened around their
respective cables in your electric panel.
Ensure the Current Sensors are securely plugged into their respective
ports in the Vue Energy Monitor and the Expansion Module.
Need help?
emporiaenergy.com/support
[e-mail]
1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742)
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If you get stuck during any part of this process, we’re
happy to help get your Emporia Vue up and running.
Technical details
Current Sensors
Operating conditions:
Rated current:
Saturated current:
Cable length:
Inside diameter:
14° -122° F (-10° - 50° C), 0-80% RH
50A
75A
1.5 m
10 mm
Designed by Emporia Energy in Littleton, CO
© 2019 Emporia Renewable Energy Corp.
Need help?
emporiaenergy.com/support
[e-mail]
1-844-EMPORIA (367-6742)
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