Using Cost Control; Replacing Batteries; Extra Notes; Maintenance - Conrad COST CONTROLLER Betriebsanleitung

"TARIFF" key should be pressed once more to confirm the setting of all digits
(the last digit on the left had side will stop flashing).
5. Once the Tariff is set, plug the Cost Control into the mains supply and then
plug the electrical appliance into the Cost Control.
Note: The appliance should be operated as normal - for hints on this see the
"Extra Notes" section.
13.0 USING THE COST CONTROL
Using the Cost Control is very easy. For example: the cost to operate appliance "X"
is 7.00 (€, $,... etc.) per day and after 20 days of operating the appliance, the
TOTAL COST is 140.00 (€, $,... etc.) therefore, we can assume the following
readings: -
a) Cost per day is:
b) Cost per month is:
c) Cost per year is
d) Total Cost is:
When the monitoring of an electrical appliance is complete; simply turn the
appliance off; remove the Cost Control from the mains and then remove the
appliance from the Cost Control. However, should further monitoring be required,
then do not remove the electrical appliance from the Cost Control and mains supply
but simply take the reading with the electrical appliance still plugged in.
Notes: The above illustrations shown assume a daily value of 7.00 (€, $,... etc.)
and 7 days per week, 30 days a month and 12 months a year (to
alternate between these displays simply press the "COST" key.
"OFL" will be displayed on the LCD should any cost forecasting reading
be over the 6-digit display range.
As the price of a kWh unit does not change (unless by the Electricity
Company), only the Total Cost display (actual electricity used per day,
month and year) requires resetting once the Cost Control has completed
a reading. To reset, press and hold down the "COST" key (for
approximately 4 seconds) where all values (with the exception of Tariff -
cost per kilowatt hour) will be reset to zero (as was done in Setting up -
step 2, above).

14.0 REPLACING BATTERIES

Low power batteries usually reduces the contrast of the LCD. If the LCD becomes
difficult to read then the battery must be replaced immediately. The Cost Control
uses a single LR44 Key Cell Battery, 1.5V which has an estimated average lifetime
of 2 years.
To replace the battery, simply follow these steps: -
1. Unscrew the screws on the battery cover and remove (as illustrated below).
2. Remove old battery and replace with a new one of the same size and voltage
whilst observing correct polarity.
3. Replace battery cover and secure back into place.
Battery
Compartment
Please participate in the preservation of the environment and
return all used batteries to an authorized depot.

15.0 EXTRA NOTES:

The electrical appliance connected to the Cost Control should always be operated
as normal if forecasting of the cost is required. If an accurate reading per day,
month or year is required then it is highly recommended to keep the appliance
plugged into the Cost Control and to operate it normally for at least a few days. This
is so that it can take an average of the power used and its cost over the time period.
The longer the Total Cost of an appliance is monitored by the Cost Control, the
more accurate any forecast (day, month, year) or Total Cost reading will be. There
are a variety of reasons for this, some of them are:
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Example 1:
A lamp is plugged into the Cost Control and operated every evening:
Assume it costs 1.00 (€, $,... etc.) per hour to run this lamp, the Total Cost at
20.00hrs on day 1 would be 2.00(€, $,... etc.). If Total Cost per day is required then
it will show 24.00 (€, $,... etc.) - at this point the Cost Control is assuming the lamp
will be left on all day for 24 hours, but this is not the case. At 18.59hrs on day 2, the
Cost Control will show the Total Cost as the same at 24.00 (€, $,... etc.) but now
the cost per day would have dropped to about 2.00 (€, $,... etc.) as it has not been
used for the last 23 hours. Before the lamp is turned "ON" on day 3, the Cost
Control will have taken the total power consumption and the length of time that it
has been turned off and averaged them out for an accurate cost per day reading.
This should show 2.00 (€, $,... etc.) and so you know how much, on average, the
lamp is costing to operate everyday.
Example 2:
Some appliances are constantly turned on and off for varying amounts of time, such
as refrigerators (motors), freezers, TV sets and etc. The power used by each of
these electrical appliances varies greatly due to the time the motor is switched on
and off, in such cases, it is recommended to keep the appliance plugged into the
Cost Control for several days before taking the reading. If a reading is taken after
the appliance has turned on and off only once, then this will not be an accurate
account of its cost over time. It will only be an accurate reading of the cost of power
that it has used in total.
Example 3:
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processors/mixers and so on. In cases like these, it is not recommended to try to
work out the average cost per day, month or year. It is much easier to simply see
make a note on how much it has cost (Total Cost) each time the appliance has
been operated.

16.0 MAINTENANCE:

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17.0 SPECIFICATIONS:

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18.0 LIABILITY DISCLAIMER:

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Battery Cover
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The power supply to the mains from the Electricity Company is never constant
and at some stage will vary slightly. For example, if electricity varies by 1% for
every 1 second of usage and the Cost Control is used for only 5 minutes then
the cost forecast will not be as accurate compared to use for 3 hours with the
same variation of 1% for every 1 second in the power supply.
Some electrical appliances use more electricity when first turned on than
others and the amount of electricity it uses will decrease the longer it left
operating (commonly referred to as "Warming up").
Day 1, from 18.00hrs to 20.00hrs
Day 2, from 19.00hrs to 21.00hrs
Day 3, from 18.30hrs to 20.30hrs
appliances are used infrequently,
Check the product for any damages at regular intervals!
When cleaning the LCD and casing, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use
solvents or scouring agents.
Do not submerge this unit into water.
Any maintenance or repairs must only be performed by authorized service
personnel being familiar with all relevant regulations.
Absolute max. rating (short-time)
- Load :
- Current :
Operating voltage :
Operating temperature :
Battery :
The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal
of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly
damages the environment
Please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses
of legal dumping grounds with selective collection
All electronic instruments must from now on be recycled. User shall take an
active part in the reuse, recycling and recovery of the electrical and electronic
waste.
The unrestricted disposal of electronic waste may do harm on public health
and the quality of environment.
This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish collection points.
As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product, reading the "User
manual" is highly recommended for the benefit of the user.
The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any
incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate
reading take place.
This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.
This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of the
manufacturer.
such as power tools, food
3600W
16A
230VAC/50Hz
0°C to +50°C
LR44 1.5V