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S
MART
AC
O
UTLET
U
SER
G
UIDE
D
ESCRIPTION
The Smart AC Outlet has the form factor of a standard NEMA 5-15R
Decorator style duplex tamper-resistant receptacle but incorporates a
LoRa radio with power control and monitoring circuitry which allows for
the following remote user features:
Power on-off control and status
Measurement of consumed energy (kWh), line voltage (Vrms),
load current (Arms), load power (real, reactive, and apparent,
W), line frequency (Hz), and load power factor.
Note that only the lower receptacle is controlled and monitored, the top
receptacle is always live when line power is connected to the module
and any connected load does not contribute to the energy monitoring.
The Smart AC Outlet also has a momentary contact push-button switch
located on the faceplate for local user on-off control of the controlled
receptacle as well as an LED for local status indication.
S
PECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
43 mm (1.7”) W x 46 mm (1.8”) D x 104 mm (4.1”) H
Weight
0.12 kg (0.26 lb)
Operating
Environment
Indoor residential & commercial
0 to 40 °C (-40 to 104 °F)
5 - 95% non-condensing RH
Line
120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 A circuit
Load
1800 W (15 A) Resistive
1000 W Incandescent
5 A Electronic ballast
1200 VA Standard ballast
½ HP Motor
Wire
Termination
Max. 2 wires per terminal except 1 wire for Ground
#14 AWG copper or copper clad solid conductor
16 mm (5/8”) strip length
Torque terminal screw to 2.3 N.m (20 lbf-in)
Surge Prot.
IEEE C62.41 Category A
Air Interface
LoRa US915 (902 - 928 MHz) Class C
Approvals
UL pending
FCC Pt. 15, RSS-247, FCC Pt. 27 pending
W
ARNINGS AND
P
RECAUTIONS
TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH, ALWAYS TURN OFF POWER
at the circuit breaker or fuse panel before wiring the module!
If you are unsure or uncomfortable with installation of this
module, consult an electrician.
To be installed in a standard electrical box and used in
accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
To be installed with copper or copper clad wires only.
Exercise caution when powering loads from the LoRa radio-
controlled receptacle. Loads connected to this receptacle may
be automatically powered on by a timer or by a remote user.
Such unexpected operation may present a hazardous condition
for local personnel.
This product shall not be used with medical and/or life support
equipment.
I
NSTALLATION
P
ROCEDURE
1.
Locate the electrical box into which the Smart AC Outlet will be
installed.
2.
Remove power to the wiring by turning off circuit power at the
circuit breaker or fuse panel.
3.
Test the existing wiring to ensure that power has been
removed.
4.
Inspect the electrical box, a box depth of at least 2” is required.
The electrical box may be metal or plastic but a plastic box will
result in the best all-around RF performance.
5.
Identify the appropriate wiring diagram for your installation
situation.
6.
Strip wire insulation back 5/8” (16 mm) and maintain a straight
conductor for each of the wires to be terminated to the
receptacle module.
7.
Connect the wires to the module in accordance with the wiring
diagram by inserting the bare wire fully into the wire hole for
each of the Line (Hot), Load, and Ground terminals on the
receptacle module.
8.
Once the module is fully wired, push the wiring and the module
into the electrical box, secure the module with the two
mounting ear screws, and install the trim plate with the two
trim plate screws. Always use a plastic faceplate for best RF
reception.
9.
Reapply power to the circuit. The module faceplate LED will
now begin to flash indicating connection to a LoRa network is
underway.
10.
Connect a load and test using the local on-off button on the
receptacle faceplate.
11.
Commission the module on the appropriate LoRa network.
O
PERATION
R
EMOTE
O
PERATION
The top receptacle is always on and does not contribute to load energy
metering. Only the bottom receptacle is on-off controllable through the
LoRa radio network. By default, the bottom receptacle will be off after
AC power to the module is restored, although this logic can be changed
through the LoRa remote interface.
Measurement of energy supplied by the bottom receptacle as well as
other real-time parametric information including line voltage, load
current, load power (real, reactive, and apparent), and load power factor
is available through the LoRa radio network.
Please refer to the TEKTELIC Communications AC Sensors Technical
Reference Manual (TRM) for details regarding the LoRa network
interface.
L
OCAL
O
PERATION
The bottom, controlled receptacle can be toggled on-off by pressing
momentarily the faceplate control button. By default, this load status
change will be reported over the LoRa network.
The module faceplate has an LED indicator which can be interpreted
according to the following default logic:
Note that this logic may be changed through the LoRa remote interface.
Solid Blue
Load power is OFF
Module is connected to LoRaWAN
Dark
Load power if ON
Module is connected to LoRaWAN
90% On - 10% Off
1s cadence
Load power is OFF
Module is connecting to LoRaWAN
10% On - 90% Off
1s cadence
Load power if ON
Module is connecting to LoRaWAN
LoRa Radio Controlled
Receptacle
Always-on Receptacle
Control Button
LED Indicator
