Do you know how much energy you use? Most people don't. Sometimes we think we don't use a whole lot, but the little things add up to shock us.
We have more electronics and electric devices now than at any other time. We've got can openers, microwaves, computers, video game consoles, televisions, dvd players, lights, lamps, air conditioners, heaters, blenders, cordless phones, hair driers, refrigerators... In every home there are dozens of little energy users, some that use massive amounts of energy.
Knowing how much energy it takes to power your house will help you determine where you can cut back and save you a lot of money and headaches in the long run.
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EM2500 Meter Reader is a two channel Energy Monitor. It tracks and records the True Power consumed by an electrical load. The term "load" represents an appliance, a machine, a lighting circuit or any electrical device which consumes electrical power. In order to derive true power the Energy Monitor requires real time access two two parameters:
1. The voltage (volts supplied to the load) and
2. The current (amperes) flowing through the load.
In order to access these parameters from a powered load, the EM2500 uses a non-intrusive and safe method:
1. The EM2500 reads the line voltage via the supplied AC wall transformer adapter. The low voltage secondary AC signal from a wall transformer is proportional to the line voltage. With this technique, there is no need to connect to dangerous voltage levels.
2. In order to access the load's current without splicing into a current carrying conductor, the EM2500 uses a current transformer (CT). The CT simply clamps around one conductor supplying the load.
The technique described above not only makes the EM2500 safer to install, but also provides versatility in the types of loads which can be monitored and its applications.
The graphic below shows how the energy monitor connects using split clips. There is a stationary clip version as well.
Helps conserve energy. Connects to home's electric panel (120/240V) and displays the following information:
1. Displays cost of electricity consumed in dollars and cents.
2. Amount of kilowatt-hours (KWh) consumed.
3. Projects amount of your next electric bill in dollars and cents.
4. Daily usage in dollars and KWh.
5. Power being consumed (KW), (instantaneous)
6. Displays "days, hours and minutes" monitored.
7. Can be used in energy conservation programs to save energy.
8. Can be used as a sub-meter to measure energy use of sub-panels.
9. Electric Utilities can use it in their demand-side and energy conservation management programs.
10. Units will save current info if there is a power outage.
The EM-2500 has many uses and applications:
- Helps electric utilities reduce "high bill complaints."
- Measure your "total home" energy usage.
- Measure your major usage areas: * Air Conditioner * Electric Water Heater * Electric Refrigerator * Electric Stove * Electric Dryer, etc.
- Sub-metering of efficiencies, apartments, or home additions.
- Sub-meter usage of your "home office" to enable income tax write-offs.
- Sub-metering of boat slips in marina's.
- Sub-metering of vacation homes, for example the beach or campgrounds.
- Sub-meter apartment buildings without individual meters.
- Sizing of an emergency generator
Simple Install. Split installs in 15 minutes or less (Shown with Split Clips)
Available Options:
- EM2500STAT--Stationary (round) current clips (Requires wire disconnect for installation.) $209.95 (Stationary page)
- EM2500SPLIT--Split current (open) current clips (wire disconnect NOT required for installation. EASY INSTALL) $279.95
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