ThinkEco modlet Manual de usuario
User Guide
Why use a modlet?
Homes and offices now have more plugged-in devices
than ever before, and the number is growing. These
plugged-in devices make up 50% of home electricity
bills and more than 20% of commercial energy bills! And
much of this energy consumption occurs when devices
are unused or off.
A cable box uses almost as much energy when it’s
off as when it’s on. So what’s the point of the “off”
button then?
The modlet helps you take control of your plug load
energy consumption by allowing you to see how much
energy each device consumes and then automatically
schedule when devices are on or off. Implementing
schedules with the modlet system is easy and your
savings are clearly displayed via ThinkEco’s Web app –
which is accessible through your computer or
mobile device.
Start saving now!
For more information on how the modlet saves you energy, visit our
website: www.themodlet.com
Hardware
The modlet plugs directly into any dual socket 3-pin outlet. The modlet’s
integrated intelligence tracks energy consumption and wirelessly transmits
the data to your computer through the USB receiver.
modlet
USB receiver
Red LED
indicator light
Outlet 1
Outlet 2
Modlet Button
Quick setup
Go to www.mymodlet.com to create an account and begin the
installation. Enter the registration key found on the inside cover of the
modlet box. Create a user profile and then download and save the
installer to your desktop. Double click on the installer icon to begin
the wizard and follow the onscreen instructions. If required to reboot
during the process, click back on the ThinkEco Installer to continue
the installation.
1. Software
2. Hardware
Plug your USB receiver into your
computer when prompted by
the Installer. Depending on your
computer, you may see some
‘found new hardware’ or ‘install new
hardware’ prompts. If so, be sure
to accept all of them. If the USB
receiver is not found on your first
try, reinsert into the USB slot and
push it in all the way.
Turn off and unplug the electronic
device closest to your computer
that you want to monitor. Click
‘Search’ on the Installer first, then
plug the modlet into the outlet. The
spinning LED light will stop when
your modlet joins the network. Plug
your electronic device back into the
modlet and complete the set up on
the Installer.
4. Optional - Add more modlets
More modlets can be added at any
time. For Windows, right click on the
ThinkEco Icon in your computer tray
and select Open Modlet Manager.
For Mac, go to Applications, ThinkEco
and then Modlet Manager.
For both systems, next click the
Add Another Modlet button, and
then plug in your next modlet. To
build robust wireless networks, it’s
best to work your way outward from
your computer.
Finish setting up your account and
then start viewing your energy
consumption through the Energy
Usage tab. Keep in mind that it
may take a few minutes after setting
up your modlet to begin seeing
data. To set a schedule, visit the
Savings Plan tab to control when
your devices are on and off. Please
note, during the initial baseline
period scheduling is not available.
To view your account from
any computer simply visit
www.mymodlet.com or download
the ThinkEco App for Android or
iPhone.
3. Monitor & Control
Troubleshooting
If you are connected to the internet and logged into your
account, but you’re not seeing the latest data, try these tips.
1. Check USB
• Make sure your USB receiver is plugged in all the way.
• Next unplug it and then plug it back into your computer.
• Check the status of your USB by clicking on the Modlet Network link
in the top right of your screen and then clicking on USB Receiver.
2. Be patient
• When you rst set up your network, or if your computer has been off
for a while, the data may take a few minutes to load onto the interface.
Check back in 15 minutes.
3. Refresh
• Try hitting the refresh button on the Energy Usage tab or your browser.
4. Verify parameters
• Check the variables you selected for the graph: does the start and end
date match when you plugged in your modlet?
• Do you have at least one device selected? Click on the name of the
devices you want to graph or select all to see total energy consumption.
5. Check devices
• Check the status of your devices on the energy usage tab. A green
light next to your device means it has reported data to your computer
in the last 24 hours.
• If the light is red, rst unplug and re-plug in your USB receiver. Next,
verify your devices are labeled correctly and assigned to the correct
outlet by clicking Modlet Network and then Modlets.
For more troubleshooting information, call the modlet tech support center at 1-800-682-0152
or email support@thinkecoinc.com
Software tips
Displays total power consumption for all devices as well as individual
power traces for up to 5 devices at a time.
1. Energy Usage
Customize the time period
displayed on the graph
View up to 5 individual power traces as
separate lines or the total power
consumption for more than 5 devices
Click and
drag your
mouse across
a section of
the graph to
zoom in
Click on the names of one or
more devices to display their
consumption on the graph
Export current
data displayed
to a file for
more analysis
Allows you to set up schedules for turning devices on and off. Choose
from a template plan or create your own custom plan. This feature is
available after the initial two-week baseline period.*
2. Savings Plans
*The default setting for the baseline period is the first two weeks after you set up your modlets.
The baseline period monitors the typical energy consumption of your devices. This information
helps you create plans and calculate savings.
You can create
more than one
plan – such as
one for week-
days and one
for weekends
View an
overview of
the schedules
planned for
today
Create a plan
for as little as
one day or for
many years
Select days
and times for
your device
to turn on
Select which devices the plan
applies to. You can create a
separate plan for each device
View total energy consumed and saved for all the devices in your
Modlet Network.
Check the status of your Modlet Network (modlets, USB receiver and
devices) and add new devices to your network.
3. Summary
4. Modlet Network
View savings by
week, month,
or year
Baseline is the
two-week period
after you first set
up your modlet.
It monitors
normal energy
consumption
before schedules
are implemented
Savings calculated
based on difference
between energy
consumed before
and after baseline
period since the
modlets have been
plugged in
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