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Using the Pipit 500 on batteries – perform an energy audit of
your home appliances
Your display should be normally connected to mains power at all times.
However, the display can operate on batteries for short periods. This
allows you to disconnect the unit from mains power and move it
around your home to identify how much energy is consumed by
individual appliances.
To operate the display on battery power, insert two AAA batteries in
the battery compartment at the rear, making sure that they are the
correct way round, and then press the battery button located on the
left-hand side of the unit. When using batteries the display will turn off
automatically after approximately 90 seconds, if there is no user
interaction, in order to preserve battery power. To turn the display on
again, press the battery button. A battery strength indicator icon will
appear in the top right corner of the screen when the battery charge is
low. Batteries must be replaced when discharged.
Use only non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
