OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VERSION 12/12
ENERGY SAVING SET 100
MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR ENERGY COSTS
ITEM NO.: 51 00 53
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 230 V/AC. The max. nominal performance must not exceed 3680 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
unfavourable 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.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the
product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper
use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and
keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
DELIVERY CONTENT
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Energy cost measuring device
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2 button cell batteries (type LR 44 or identical in design)
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Operating instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
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The device generates heat during operation. Ensure adequate ventilation and do not cover the
housing during operation.
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The product should not be used immediately after it has been brought from an area of cold
temperature to an area of warm temperature. Condensed water might destroy the product. Wait
until the product adapts to the new ambient temperature before use.
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The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous
playing material for children.
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Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity,
moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
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Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from
any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
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Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage
the product.
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Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected
to the product.
b) Batteries / Rechargeable batteries
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Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries.
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Batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid
damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in
contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries.
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Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave the battery lying around, as there
is risk, that children or pets swallow it.
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All the batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new batteries in the device
can lead to battery leakage and device damage.
• Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire. Never recharge non-
rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion.
c) Miscellaneous
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Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a
qualified shop.
If you are not sure about the correct connection or use, or if questions arise which are not covered by
these operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support or another qualified
specialist.
Voltcraft®, Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau, Tel. +49 180/586 582 7.
OPERATING ELEMENTS
1. Protective-earth contact socket with child protection
2.
Control and setting key „▼“ (downwards)
3.
Control and setting key „▲“ (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 „●“ (Confirmation)
Display indications and Symbols
▲
Up symbol
▼
Down symbol
●
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 the electrical work, consumed power per hour)
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.
To insert/replace the batteries proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the device from the mains socket and remove all connected cables.
2. Remove the two rear screws from the battery compartment. Remove the lid carefully.
3. Insert two new button cells of the same type into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct
polarity. The plus pole of both batteries should points outwards.
4. 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.
