Operating instructions
Basetech Cost Control
Item no. 125417
(CH)
Item-No. 125416
(FR/CZ)
Item-No. 125414
(UK)
Intended use
The energy cost measuring device is intended for measuring and analysing consumption details of electrical
devices. The measuring device is connected easily between the mains socket and the electric device and
requires no additional installation. It is only to be used with standard domestic mains sockets with a nominal
voltage of 240 V/AC. The max. nominal performance must not exceed 3120 watts.
To calculate the costs, the current valid electricity rate can be entered. Further, the device provides a cost
forecast per day/month/year.
The consumption details can be displayed and adjusted on the device even when it is unplugged from a
power socket. To do this, the device contains two button cell batteries. The device is only to be used with
the specified batteries.
The measuring device is not officially calibrated and therefore must not be used for billing purposes.
The measuring instrument must not be used when it is open, i.e. with an open battery compartment or when
the battery compartment cover is missing. Do not make measurements in damp rooms or under unfavour-
able ambient conditions.
Unfavourable ambient conditions are:
- Wet conditions or high air humidity,
- Dust and flammable gases, vapours or solvent,
- Thunderstorms or similar conditions such as strong electrostatic fields etc.
Any use, other than the one described above, may damage the product. Moreover, this involves hazards
such as e.g. short circuit, fire, electric shock, etc. It is not allowed to modify or rebuild any part of the product!
Read the operating instructions carefully and keep them for later reference.
The safety instructions are to be observed without fail!
Package contents
• Energy cost measuring device
• 2 button cell batteries (type LR 44 or identical in design)
Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code.
Follow the instructions on the websit
Explanation of symbols
An exclamation mark indicates important instructions in this operating manual which must be
observed without fail.
This product has been CE tested and complies with the required European guidelines.
Only to be used in dry indoor areas.
CAT II
The device corresponds to the excess-voltage category II for implementation in devices that are
directly connected to the public grid via a mains plug.
Safety Instructions
Please read all the instructions before using this device, they include important informa-
tion on its correct operation.
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe these safety
instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper use
or non-compliance with the safety instructions! The warranty will be void in such cases.
• This device left the manufacture’s factory in a safe and perfect condition.
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible for reasons
of safety and approval.
• If you have doubts about how the equipment should be operated or how to connect it safely,
consult a trained technician.
• Observe the safety and operating instructions of any devices you connect to the device, as
well as those you find in the individual chapters of these operating instructions.
• Never touch the device with wet or moist hands. There is danger of a life-threatening electric
shock.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children. It is not a toy.
• On industrial sites, the accident prevention regulations of the association of the industrial
workers’ society for electrical equipment and utilities must be followed.
• Since the device generates heat when in use, ensure there is sufficient ventilation provided;
do not cover the housing!!If you have a reason to believe that the device can no longer be
operated safely, disconnect it immediately and secure it against being operated unintention-
ally. It can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible if:
- the device is visibly damaged,
- the device no longer works and
- the unit was stored under unfavourable conditions for a long period of time or
- it has been subjected to considerable stress in transit.
• You should also heed the additional safety instructions in each chapter of the operating inst-
ructions for the connected devices.
• Never switch the device on immediately after taking it from the cold into a warm environment.
Condensation that forms might destroy your device. Allow the device to reach room tempera-
ture before switching it on.
Description of the Parts
230 3680
6.20
V
W
W
T O TA L
k W h
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SET
1 Protective-earth contact socket with child protection
2 Control and setting key „
F
“ (downwards)
3 Control and setting key „
S
“ (upwards)
4 Display: Display area „bottom“
5 Display: Display area „Left“
6 Display: Display area „Right“
7 Rear battery compartment
8 „SET“ key for parameter setting
9 Control and setting key „
J
“ (Confirmation)
Display indications and Symbols
S
Up symbol
F
Down symbol
J
Confirmation symbol
SET Adjustment
MAX
Maximum value display
POWER FACTOR Display of the power factor CosPhi
TOTAL
Total value
COST
Cost display
TIME
The actual operating time for the electric consumer load, e. g. for fridges.
FORECAST
Calculated cost forecast
DAY
Cost forecast per day
MONTH
Cost forecast per month
YEAR
Cost forecast per year
V
Volt (unit for electric tension)
A
Ampere (unit for electric current)
Hz
Hertz (unit for frequency)
W
Watt (unit for effective power)
COS
Power factor (factor for the phase displacement of V and A)
kWh
Kilowatt hour (Unit for energy usage)
Start-up
Inserting/Replacing the Batteries
Before using for the first time or when the display does not show any values after pressing the button, the
coin cell batteries must be inserted or replaced.
The batteries are used to ensure that the set parameters and measured values are saved in the device even
when it is unplugged.
The battery compartment (7) must only be opened if the device is unplugged .
Remove the batteries, if you are not going to use the device for a while, to prevent dam-
age from leaking batteries since even leak proof batteries may corr ode. Only handle leak-
ing or corroded batteries with suitable protective gloves. Risk of acid burns.
Do not leave batteries lying around carelessly. They might be swallowed by children or
pets. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
Make sure that the batteries are not short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into a fire.
Batteries (non-rechargeable) must not be recharged. There is danger of explosion.
To insert/replace the batteries proceed as follows:
Disconnect the device from the mains socket and remove all connected cables.
Remove the two rear screws from the battery compartment. Remove the lid carefully.
Insert two new button cells of the same type into thebattery com-
partment, paying attention to the correct polarity. The plus pole
of both batteries should points outwards.
Close the battery compartment and screw back in place.
Display
The display is divided into three parts in order to show several parameters simultaneously. The selection
of the parameters for the individual display areas is done with the keys 3, 2 and 9. The grid symbols on the
keys indicate the display area.
Each time you press an individual key, the display is switched to the next parameter.
Key 3 switches the display area on the left top,
Key 2 switches the display area on the right top,
Key 9 shifts the display area on the bottom.
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