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Q:  My Emberpulse™ is continually disconnecting and reconnecting with 

my electricity meter. What should I do?

A:    The signal between your Emberpulse™ and your smart meter is being 

interrupted. Try the following:

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try moving the Emberpulse™ closer to the electricity meter

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 check that there are no large metal objects between the 
Emberpulse™ and the electricity meter

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 check that a microwave oven is not between the Emberpulse™ and 
the electricity meter

Q: How far can I have my Emberpulse™ from my electricity meter?

A:  That depends on many factors, such as the amount and type of material 

between the two. Try to minimize the number of walls and other objects 
in a direct line between the Emberpulse™ and the meter. Embertec® 
has successfully tested connections over 160 feet apart (50 meters).

Q:  Why is the cost of my electricity bill different from the information 

in the Emberpulse™ system?

A:  First, ensure that the tariff rates and billing period dates entered into 

the Emberpulse™ system are correct. You can do this by comparing the 
rates in the Emberpulse™ system with those listed on a recent bill from 
your electricity provider. Also please remember that costs calculated by 
the Emberpulse™ system are approximate and do not take into account:

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Connection/supply fees

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Taxes

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Discounts

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Credit card fees

Q: What do the colors and pulse rates of the pulse light mean?

A: Please refer to the operation section of this manual.

Q:  Will my Emberpulse™ be able to meter energy use in individual appliances?

A:  To meter individual appliances, please visit the online Embertec®  

store to purchase Emberpulse™ compatible smart sockets, 
Emberplugs and Emberstrips.

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Summary of Contents for Emberpulse BBSE-US-BE-01

Page 1: ...User Manual PATENTS GRANTED AND PATENTS PENDING Emberpulse BBSE US BE 01 V1...

Page 2: ...Instructions 4 Hardware 5 Initial Setup 6 1 Sign up to Emberpulse cloud 6 2 Plug in your Emberpulse 6 3 Connecting your Emberpulse 6 to Emberpulse cloud 4 Connecting your Emberpulse 9 to your electric...

Page 3: ...automatically and conveniently whether you are at home or not Additionally the Emberpulse doubles as a sensor for compatible Embertec plugs powerboards and powerstrips allowing you to continue saving...

Page 4: ...ailure to comply with this warning may result in injury or death Avoid impact or rough handling that will lead to damage Do not dissemble No user serviceable parts inside To ensure exposure limits to...

Page 5: ...electricity tariff your usage compared to typical homes your usage compared to your budget your usage compared to your past usage 2 Hand wave sensor Wave hand within 0 5 inches of this sensor to acti...

Page 6: ...an Apple or Android smartphone or tablet or via another computing device such as a notebook or desktop computer If accessing Emberpulse cloud using an Apple or Android smartphone or tablet Download th...

Page 7: ...l search for your Emberpulse and ask for your Emberpulse cloud user name and password again to connect your Emberpulse to Emberpulse cloud If accessing Emberpulse cloud using any other computing devic...

Page 8: ...rk Click Connect Your Emberpulse will now connect to your home Wi Fi network The Emberpulse pulse light will now flash magenta to indicate successful Internet connection Re connect your computing devi...

Page 9: ...r smart meter within 5 to 10 minutes of powering up Then after you have registered with Emberpulse cloud usage data will appear on the mobile app and on your emberpulse com account Manual connection t...

Page 10: ...energy from the grid At these times a faster pulsing light indicates your home is consuming electricity at a fast rate A slower pulsing light indicates your home is consuming relatively little electri...

Page 11: ...ange Red Emberpulse pulsing color The Emberpulse uses colored pulsating lights to communicate real time information Different light colors are used to communicate different information such as energy...

Page 12: ...t Flashing quickly Only applicable if your Emberpulse is connected to a compatible Emberplug strip Your Emberplug strip is about to turn off If you want it to remain on press a volume button on your n...

Page 13: ...ou how much you are paying for electricity at this moment 2 Typical home comparison Shows you how your usage compares to a typical household 3 Budget position Shows you how you are tracking against yo...

Page 14: ...is just more than a similar comparable home You are currently using electricity on a medium level tariff rate AND Your home is exporting electricity to the grid Your electricity usage is just more tha...

Page 15: ...t over your past usage Your electricity usage is on target to be just over your nominated budget AND Your home is exporting electricity to the grid Your electricity usage is on target to be just over...

Page 16: ...ectricity meter using the ZigBee wireless protocol Emberpulse is not wired into your home circuit box and does not require an electrician to install Q Do I need to go through the installation and setu...

Page 17: ...al using a web browser on an Android device If yes you will need to download the Android Emberpulse app from the Google Play store or use a web browser from a laptop PC or Apple device to complete the...

Page 18: ...successfully tested connections over 160 feet apart 50 meters Q Why is the cost of my electricity bill different from the information in the Emberpulse system A First ensure that the tariff rates and...

Page 19: ...berpulse relies on an Internet connection to operate Q What happens if I lose Internet connection A The pulse light of the Emberpulse will show a steady magenta color No data will be sent to the Ember...

Page 20: ...er manual Environmental Temperature operating 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Temperature storage 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Humidity 85 RH at 104 F 40 C Electrical Operating Voltage 5V DC via supplied AC po...

Page 21: ...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor...

Page 22: ...This warranty does not cover any damage to the Embertec Emberpulse caused by improper use accidents acts of God such as lightning strikes floods or earthquakes or normal wear and tear For purposes of...

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Page 24: ...rchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners Issue V1 Embertec USA LLC Suite 100 2105 South Bascom Avenue Campbell CA 95008...

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