When you buy wattson, you receive a wattson display (1), a transmitter (2) and a sensor clip (3).
The sensor clip attaches to one of the mains electricity cables leading from your home’s meter box to your fuse box or distribution box.
single phase Electricity supply
Before purchasing wattson you should check that you or an electrician have access to these cables.
To check:
• The supply cables should be no more than 12mm in diameter.
• There should be a gap of 15mm behind the cable.
• There should be a length of 25mm of cable for the clip to be
attached to.
SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY EXAMPLES
Renewables (solar panels / windturbine)
Three Phase Electricity Supply
When you purchase Wattson you
will be provided with a single sensor clip. Most homes around the world
use single phase electricity and only require one clip to measure. Some
premises may have 3- phase electricity installed, this is normally for
houses with larger electricity loads and most businesses. To measure
three phase electricity you will need to purchase 2 extra clips
@ R199.99 each. buy
here
Newer properties may have large plastic protection around the cables,
or the cables built into the wall of the property. In these cases,
please consult a qualified electrician for the installation of your
wattson.
Step 1
Insert the batteries into the transmitter
Insert the batteries into the transmitter.
The transmitter takes four AA batteries. Make sure the end of the battery marked goes in the end of the tray marked (making sure the aerial on the transmitter is extended). Then plug in the sensor lead of the sensor clip.
Step 2
Attach the sensor clip
The sensor clip can be attached to either of the two cables running from the electricity meter to the fuse box. If your meter is a long way from your fuse box (as you might find in a block of flats), connect the clip to the cable where it enters the fuse box, so that the transmitter is as near as possible to where you’ll be using me. Simply undo the sensor clip and fit it around the cable. Make sure the clip top is firm and secure in the clip base..
Step 3
Position the transmitter
The transmitter can go on the wall next to the meter (or fuse box), or on a nearby shelf if there is one. If your meter is in a meter box, the transmitter may work best if it’s outside of this. If the sensor lead does not reach outside, it will work from inside the box but the range may not be as good. And if the transmitter is in an outdoor location where wet weather could touch it, wrap it in a plastic bag