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User Manual
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Electric Information Display
This is the main screen to show real-time smart meter electricity data. It is set up to
resemble a car speedometer. The rate of energy consumption is shown on the dial in
both kilowatts (inner scale) and estimated cost per hour (outer scale). The estimated
cost is calculated from the current price per kilowatt-hour multiplied by the current rate
of energy consumption. The display dial is self calibrating, and will rescale as usage
changes. The absolute values for usage are also shown digitally within (kW) and above
(¢/hr) the dial.
Below the dial and to the left is the Meter Reading, which is the raw total accumulated
kilowatt-hours reading from the smart meter. On the right is the Energy Price that is
currently in effect. The rate is shown in cents per kilowatt-hour. The current price value
is usually obtained directly from the smart meter, but it is also possible to manually set
this value.
At the bottom of the display is the Message Display Box, which will show the contents of
a text message when there is a message from your utility. A message can be up to 80
characters long. If the message requires an acknowledgment, the Confirm Message
Button to the right will be highlighted. Clicking this button sends a confirmation to your
utility, telling them that you have read the latest text message that they have sent to
you.
Usage
Cost
Usage
Power
Energy
Price
Confirm
Message
Button
Meter
Reading
Message
Display
Box
Active
Tab
