What does the ECM-200 Do? When Connected to a load (appliance), it displays the following information:

Cost: The incrementing cost of energy being used!

Time: The amount of hours and minutes the load has been monitored.

KWh: Amount of kilowatt-hours consumed.

KW: Instantaneous power (wattage).

Who uses the ECM-200: Any consumer interested in reducing their electrical bill by locating energy guzzlers and appliances requiring maintenance and repair. Utility companies interested in providing their customers or members with a method of determining the source of sudden increases in billing. Apartment owners desiring to determine a tenants use of electricity on a shared meter. Used by schools to demonstrate the effects of efficiency and conservation. Companies and individuals providing energy audits.

What can be monitored? Any 120V load which plugs into a standard wall outlet. The two channel feature of the ECM-200 allows you to monitor two such loads simultaneously. Any 240V split-phase load which draws 40A or less. Complete panel circuits of up to 40A. The two channel feature allows two such single phase circuits to be monitored simultaneously. Entire 120V/240V sub-panel, remote panels or tenant panels of 50A or less.

Is it difficult to operate? Absolutely Not! Once connected, you need only to press the "RATE" key along with the "UP" or "DOWN" key until your rate is displayed then press "RESET"... as simple as setting the time of a digital clock! The ECM-200 now displays the accumulated cost and time alternately. The KW and KWh values may be obtained by pressing the corresponding key.

How safe is the ECM-200? The ECM-200 is safe and easy to use. It is powered by low voltage 12V AC source via the UL/CSA listed adapter. The current-proportional signal is derived by picking up the magnetic field around an insulated conductor with the CT-40. This voltage is generally under 1V. All voltages to the monitor are low voltage and electrically isolated form the line power.

Is it easy to connect? Yes! It's as easy as plugging in a toaster or lamp. Connecting the ECM-200 to any appliance, equipment or machine which plugs into a standard 120V outlet is a simple one-step procedure.

The connection to 240V split phase loads or panel circuits is very simple for anyone with a basic knowledge of electrical panels. There is no disconnecting or splicing required. Simply clip the CT-40 clip around the black and red wire of any electrical circuit in your panel.

Should you wish to avoid having to access the electrical panel, a custom 240V adapter as illustrated on back may be used.