Getting started with Plugwise
Installation manual
200.100.100108
Thank you for your purchase of this Plugwise kit; the
most advanced system to monitor and control your
energy consumption available today. The system is
managed by Plugwise Source, a software application that
communicates with the Circles (the smart plugs) via a
ZigBee wireless network.
The installation process consists of three steps: plugging in the
Circles and installing Source and configuring the system. A detailed
manual for Source will be shown if you click the application’s
question mark button.
Installing and configuring your kit can take approximately 45 to 90
minutes.
Contents of the package
Check the content of your package for the following parts. If
something is missing, please contact us as soon as possible.
1x Stick 1x Circle+ Circle
white with grey back white
licence code
Installation list with This manual
software license code
System requirements
In order to install Source you need a computer with at least the
following specifications:
Windows XP/Vista/7 1 GHz processor
30 MB free disk space 64 MB graphics card
1 GB memory Internet connection
1. Placing the Circles
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Circle+
The Circle+ is the coordinator and establishes which Circles belong to
your network. This feature only plays a role while installing the network
and when new Circles are added. The Circle+ also contains a clock that
the other Circles use to synchronize their time stamps. The Circle+
should always be installed first and should always be plugged in within
range of the rest of the Plugwise network even if an appliance is not
connected to it.
ÌÌ Take the Circle+ (recognizable by its grey back), the included
installation list and a pen.
ÌÌ Choose an appliance, located in the same room as the computer, to
plug into the Circle+.
ÌÌ Two labels with a code are attached to the back of the Circle+.
Carefully tear off the lower label and stick it in the space on the
installation list. It is possible that the codes have already been printed
on the installation list.
ÌÌ Write the name of the appliance connected to the Circle+ next to the
code on the installation list, as well as the location of the appliance.
ÌÌ Put the Circle+ into the power socket and plug the appliance into
the Circle+.
Circle(s)
ÌÌ Repeat the above procedure for the other Circle(s).
ÌÌ Return to your computer when all Circles are connected and the
installation list is complete.
It is not necessary to install all Circles at once as they can be added later via the
settings menu. This is further explained in the Source manual.
Some examples of heavy energy users are: refrigerators, water heaters, ovens and
water beds. Most people can save energy on lighting, digital TV tuners, internet
routers and devices with a stand-by feature.
If you want to connect multiple appliances to one Circle, please take the inrush
current of each appliance into account. The inrush current can be many times the
nominal use current of the appliance.
If Circles are placed close to each other, the Plugwise network will operate faster.
Although Circles can bridge longer distances, it is recommended that the Circles are
placed no more than 5-10 meters away from each other.
2. Installing Plugwise Source
Plugwise Source is the software application that enables you to view
energy usage data on your computer. It’s also used to create schedules
to automatically switch appliances on and off, so you can easily save on
energy costs. Before you install Source, make sure you have completed
the previous steps of this manual.
ÌÌ Go to www.myplugwise.com and download the installation file. If
you use Internet Explorer, click ‘Run’ if you are asked whether you want
to run or save the file.
ÌÌ Execute the installer file. A software wizard will guide you through
the installation process.
ÌÌ When Source has been installed, the Plugwise network configuration
wizard will be shown.
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3. Configuring the Plugwise
network
After the installation of Source has been completed, the configuration
wizard starts up automatically. You can start the configuration wizard
manually with the shortcut in your Windows menu ‘Start’.
ÌÌ The wizard will guide you through a number of screens to enter data
in order to set up your network. The Source software manual offers
support for every step taken by the configuration wizard. The manual
will be shown if you click the question mark button at the bottom right
of the window.
ÌÌ At the end of the configuration procedure, you will receive an
e-mail. After clicking the activation link in that e-mail, Source and your
Plugwise network are ready for use!
ÌÌ Keep the installation list with the licence code in a safe place for
future use.
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4. Use tips
With Plugwise Source you can measure the energy consumption of each
of your appliances and switch the appliances on and off. By sending
switching schedules to the Circles you can automatically switch
appliances on and off and save on your electricity bill. Your computer
can be turned off as energy measurement data and schedules are saved
on the Circle’s internal memory.
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energy use, costs
and related CO2
emission. A report
is generated after
receiving one hour
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3. Direct Switching switches
appliances on and off
manually.
4. Stick flashes if data is sent
or received. Only remove the
Stick from your computer
when Source is closed.
Make switching schedules to switch
5. Range of data shown by
appliances on and off automatically.
the graph.
6. Help shows a detailed manual for Source.
7. Settings shows a menu to make changes to anything defined
during the configuration. You can also add appliances and create
groups there.
If you remove a Circle from the power socket and put it back in again, it will always
switch to ‘on’, regardless of any switching schedule that is assigned to it. This
can come in handy if you want to use an appliance that has been switched off
automatically by a schedule.
5. Safety information
Save these instructions for future reference.
Electricity and safety
• Install and use the products only in the manner as described in the
user-documentation.
• The maximum allowed electrical current through a Circle is 16 A.
• Do not use the products if they are damaged or malfunctioning.
• Never connect electrical appliances to a Circle/Circle+, if the
appliance or the cord shows any signs of damage.
• Do not let the products come into contact with water or other liquids.
• Never open up the casing of the product. The products do not contain
components that you can service or repair.
• The Plugwise Circles have been tested by the KEMA institute and
have been granted the KEMA Keur safety certificate (number 211754).
Interference with electronic equipment
Plugwise products comply with the European
regulation for Radio and Telecommunication
Equipment (R&TTE, 1999/5/EG). This is tested and
confirmed by TüV Rheinland. Besides electrical
safety, KEMA has tested the products for electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) and certified those according norms EN 60730-1, IEC 60884-1
and IEC 60884-2-5.
Environment
Old electrical and electronic appliances often contain
valuable materials. Never discard appliances with
household waste but hand them in at your local depot
for collection of electrical and electronic appliances.
6. Support
A detailed manual for Plugwise Source can be viewed by clicking the
‘Help’ button at the bottom right corner of the window. Additionally, for
answers to frequently asked questions please visit:
www.plugwise.com/en/support/faq
In case you have any questions which are still unanswered by the FAQ, or
in case you require support or service, please send an e-mail or call our
service number. We also welcome any feedback on our products.
e-mail: [email protected]
phone: +31 252 433 076
7. Technical data
Circle
Parameters Min. Nominal Max. Unit Remarks
Power supply
Supply voltage 85 230 240 VAC
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Power dissipation 0,3 0,55 1,1 W 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 25˚C,
unloaded
Output
cos phi 1, max. inrush
Output current 16 A current: 80 A during
10 ms.
Switching cycles (23 ˚C, 10 000 Cycli Max. 16 A, cos phi 1
35-85% RH)
Switching cycles (23 ˚C, Switching on: 30 A,
35-85% RH) 6050 Cycli Switching off: 3 A,
cos phi 0,3
Energy measurements
Accuracy (current usage) 5% ± 0,5 W 230V AC, 50 Hz, 23˚C,
range: 1,035-3680W
Accuracy (cumulative) 1% ± 0,2 W 1 uur cumulative data
Permanent memory
Storage capacity 512 kByte
ZigBee communication
Baudrate 250 kbps O-QPSK
Frequency 2400 2483,5 MHz 16 channels
of the 2,4GHz ISM band
Bandwidth 2,0 MHz 5MHz channel spacing
Receiving sensitivity -92 -97 -98 dBm 1% PER (20 byte packet)
(signal/noise ratio)
Transmission power -32 3 5 dBm
Circle+
The technical specifications presented in the table at the left are equally
valid for Circle+. Moreover, Circle+ is equipped with a real-time clock.
Parameter Min. Max. Unit
Clock operating time without power supply 6 9 Days
Stick
Parameters Min. Nominal/ Max. Unit Remarks
type
Power supply
Supply voltage 5 Vdc Powered by USB host
Dissipated power 0.375 W
Connector USB (A)
Frequency 2400 2483.5 MHz 16 channels
of the 2,4 GHz ISM band
Usage and storage temperatures for Circle, Circle+ and Stick
Environmental conditions Min. Max.
Temperature (operational) 0 ˚C 60 ˚C
Humidity (operational, non-condensing) 0 % RH 95 % RH
Temperature (storage) -20 ˚C 70 ˚C
Humidity (operational, non-condensing) 0 % RH 95 % RH
Warranty
The general conditions of sale and delivery of Plugwise B.V.–Consumer
apply to the Plugwise consumer sets. These conditions can be found on
the website (www.plugwise.com) and can be obtained from Plugwise,
free of charge. These warranty conditions replace the conditions under 8.
Warranty in the Installation manual as per 1-4-2010. During a period of
twenty-four (24) months after delivery, if the Plugwise System turns out
to be faulty, the Plugwise System shall be repaired or replaced by Plugwise
free of charge or, to the extent relevant, a missing part shall be delivered.
The obligations of Plugwise regarding the products are limited to the
repair or replacement of the product, such to the judgment of Plugwise.
Exchanged or replaced parts of products are property of Plugwise.
• The Buyer must inform Plugwise about the defect to the Plugwise System
as soon as possible.
• You must show (a copy of) the original receipt of purchase or other proof
of payment;
• Explicitly excluded from all guarantee are components of use with a limited
life cycle, subject to normal wear like batteries;
• Plugwise is not liable for incidental damage or consequential damage
resulting from or in connection with the use or misuse/abuse of Plugwise
products;
• Plugwise does not accept any liability for a defect or damage that has
occurred during transport.
The Buyer cannot rely on the guarantee if one or more of the conditions below
apply:
• If the Products have been misused (they are used in another manner or for
a different purpose than is intended);
• In case of any repairs, alterations and/or maintenance was performed
other than by a Plugwise approved service centre or by Plugwise;
• If components are used which are not suited for the Plugwise system;
• In case of external causes such as lightning, water, fire etc;
• If the Products have been exposed to careless behaviour or have not been
installed properly;
• The damages or defect are the result of wilful conduct or gross negligence;
• If the date on the purchase invoice is no longer legible;
• If the product label with serial number has been removed;
• If the Buyer has not done the utmost to limit the damage by for instance
the immediate shutting down of equipment, the making of copies and back-
ups of data of the Software.
The content of this document is distributed without any form of guarantee
whatsoever. Unless required by applicable law, no guarantee is provided
regarding the accuracy, reliability or content of this document, either
explicitly or implicitly, including but not limited to implicit guarantees
regarding to the sale-ability and the suitability for a specific goal. Plugwise
reserves the right to amend or rescind this document at all times without
prior notification.
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