STEP 7 Display Set up. (Optional Display for “C” Models)
Congure Product IDs
STEP 9
STEP 10 Utility Rate Wizard Setup
A.) From Edit Menu at the top of Footprints screen:
1.) Choose Utility Settings Wizard.
2.) Click on Utility Rate Setup Tab.
B.) Enter Meter Read Date. The date may uctuate from bill-to-bill
by a couple of days. Do not change the date each month, as the
next monthly bill will likely adjust for it.
C.) Enter in the number of energy rate seasons (Summer, Winter,
etc.) that your utility uses. If none are used, enter “1.”
D.) Click on Plan Type Tab.
1.) Select your tariff rate structure: Flat, Tiered, Time-of-Use, or
Tiered and Time-of-Use.
2.) Click Next to enter Utility rates.
E.) Once Utility rates are entered, click on Additional Charges Tab.
F.) Select any additional charges that are applied to your monthly
utility bill, including taxes and/or surcharges.
G.) Select Write to Device tab and then click the Update button.
OPTIONAL Export Data
A.) Select Export tab from top of dashboard.
B.) Select the data you wish to export.
C.) If you have multiple MTUs or a Solar/Wind Installation, the data for each MTU is separate.
D.) The exported le will be in CSV format (viewable on most all spreadsheets).
E.) Open the CSV le to view the selected data.
OPTIONAL Create Load Prole for a Specic Device in the Home
A.) From Edit Menu at top of Footprints Screen:
1.) Choose Load Prole Wizard.
2.) You can track up for 5 devices. Select “Add” next to a blank device.
3.) Name the device a unique name, such as “HVAC” or “Pool Pump”.
4.) If you have multiple MTUs, select the MTU that the device is measured under.
5.) Most devices have only one Start/Stop stage, however, some devices, such as some HVAC
systems, have multiple start-up stages. You may select up to three start/stop stages.
6.) Adjust the Percent Error to avoid false-positive readings. The default percentage is 10%.
B.) For best results, turn off as many appliances as possible prior to setting up Load Proles.
C.) Click the “Learn” button and then turn on the device you would like to prole.
D.) Within 30 seconds, a numeric value will auto-ll in the Stage box.
E.) When Load Prole is complete, press the Save button to complete the process.
F.) You can now click on the Load Prole Tab from the main Dashboard to view Load data.
G.) You can view each device independently. (
5000 SerieS Quick Start Guide
STEP 8
A.) Plug Display AC/DC power supply into a 120V outlet. For ease of set up, temporarily
locate it where you can view both your computer and Display simultaneously.
B.) Plug power supply cable into the back of Stand.
C.) Carefully insert Display into Charging Stand.
D.) After 15 seconds, remove Display from Charging Stand and re-insert. This will engage
the battery charging system. It will be fully charged in 24 hours.
E.) Note the Display ID Code located on the back of the display and write it below:
Display ID Code:____________
F.) Once you enter Display information in the Footprints software (Step 8), relocate the
Display to desired location.
1.) Display should be kept close to Gateway for best reception.
2.) There should be no metal, block, brick, or concrete walls between Gateway and
Display. Generally, wood and sheetrock do not cause interference.
G.) Under System Settings Wizard, click on “Display Settings” to change screen options.
Footprints Software Setup
A.) Go to the following link to download the TED 5000 Installation Application:
B.) Plug the Ethernet Cable into the Gateway.
C.) Plug other end of the Ethernet Cable into your Internet Router. If you don’t
have a router, it may be plugged directly into your computer. If you plug the
Gateway into your computer, you may need to change the IP Address. We
highly recommend that you plug the Gateway directly into your router.
D.) Open an Internet browser. (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome)
E.) Type the following address in the browser address bar:
F.) This will open the Footprints Software program. You can view live dashboard
data, modify system setup, modify/set utility rates, and update Gateway,
MTU, or Display rmware.
G.) If you have problems connecting to the Gateway, contact your network
service provider or IT professional.
A.) From EDIT Menu at top of Footprints Screen:
1.) Choose System Settings Wizard.
2.) Click on Product Identication Tab.
3.)
a.) For multiple MTUs, select the “System Layout” tab rst
and select the correct number of MTUs.
b.) You will then identify what each MTU is measuring. (i.e.
Load, Generation, Adjusted-Load, Stand-Alone)
4) Your Gateway ID will auto-ll.
5.)
B.) Click on “Write to Device” Tab.
C.) Click Update button and settings will be written to the Gateway.
D.) Click Finish. The screen will automatically refresh.
E.) Kilowatt readings should now be seen on the Footprints
dashboard and (optional) Display.
F.) Rates can be customized by following the directions in Step 10.
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