TED The Energy Detective Electricity Monitor TED1001

TED - The Energy Detective - is an easy-to-use, accurate electricity monitor that can help you save 10% to 20% (or more) on your energy bill. This handy device provides immediate feedback on your energy usage so you can determine where and when to reduce your electricity consumption to save money and the environment.

TED is available alone or with data-logging software, called Footprints, that allows you to see your energy consumption in depth on your computer.

Installation is quick and easy. A transmitter is installed in your breaker box and the display unit can be plugged into any outlet in your home. No wires need to be run at all!

TED offers a simple, affordable way to monitor energy usage at home. And being able to measure energy consumption gives you insight into where you can conserve. Want to know how much electricity that old microwave oven really uses? TED's two-second reaction time can tell you instantly. And not only can you measure usage of your entire home at once, but you can also measure individual circuits.

• Large, easy-to-read LCD screen
• Accurate to within +/- 2%
• Easy installation takes only 10-15 minutes and can be done by a qualified homeowner or electrician
• Compatible with all meters - digital, mechanical, AMR
• Doesn't need batteries; maintenance-free!
• Will likely pay for itself in months
• With Footprints software (see option above), TED can be plugged into your computer for extended capabilities like data-logging, graphing, charting, load-profiles and more
• Data is stored for thirteen months
• Can be programmed to accommodate almost all tariff structures, including any combination of Time-of-Use (off-peak, mid-peak, peak, critical-peak), up to 5 tiers, Summer/Winter, fixed charge, energy surcharges, and taxes
• Built-in alarm can alert you when energy usage is high, helping you keep costs within your budget

What's Included

• 2 current transformers (CT)
• Measuring transmitting unit (MTU)
• Display unit (RDU)
• USB cable included if you purchase TED plus Footprints software

Installation

Ted can be installed by a qualified homeowner or an electrician in 10-15 minutes. No additional wires need to be run. The cover of your electrical panel will need to be removed. If you are not familiar with electrical components and the operation of a circuit breaker panel, it is recommended that an electrician perform installation to prevent serious injury or death. Below is a diagram of what a typical installation might look like. Your installation may vary. Installation instructions are included with your purchase.

Typical Installation Diagram:

Compatibility

• 120/240V single-phase 60Hz services
• Services of 200 AMPS or less
• Services with a single service disconnect
• Services with maximum 350 MCM Conductors
• Included RDU is only approved for use with the included MTU and QX 200-CT. Use with any other product will void warranty, and may cause an electrical or fire hazard.

• 3-Phase service
• 230V 50Hz service typical in most areas outside North America
• Main circuit breakers or fuse panels larger than 200 Amps
• More than one main circuit breaker or switch
• Main service circuit conductors (wires) larger than 1-inch in diameter

Footprints Data-Logging Software

Footprints is software that logs real-time electricity usage and creates graphs, charts and many other features to help make you aware of your energy consumption.

• Data is recorded every one second
• Data is logged in .CSV format and can be exported to create user-defined charts and graphs
• Log as much or as little as you want
• Accurate to within 2%
• Logs KW, kWh, dollars and voltage
• Displays greenhouse gas emissions
• Printable graphs

Footprints is compatible with the following:

• PC only (no MACs at this time)
• Microsoft Vista, XP, Server 2003, Win2000. Utilizes Microsoft's .NET Framework

To see screen shots of Footprints, click here.