Bachmann 852.9821 Energy Meter User Manual

1. Introduzione è Overview

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the safe and efficient use of your Bachmann 852.9821 Energy Meter. This device is designed to measure and display the energy consumption of connected electrical appliances. It features a large LCD with a blue backlight for clear readability, displaying various electrical parameters and supporting two separate tariff rates for accurate cost calculation.

Figura 1: Fronte view of the Bachmann 852.9821 Energy Meter, showing the digital display, control buttons (MENU, SET, arrow buttons, RST), and the integrated power socket. The display shows time and energy consumption in kWh.

2. Istruzzioni di sicurità

Please read these safety instructions carefully before using the device. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock, fire, or damage to the device.

• Ùn aprite micca l'apparecchiu casing. Ùn ci sò micca pezzi riparabili da l'utente à l'internu.
• Ùn espone micca u dispusitivu à l'umidità, à a pioggia o à temperature estreme.
• Assicuratevi chì u dispusitivu sia cunnessu à una presa di corrente currettamente messa à terra.
• Do not overload the device. The maximum load is 3680 W (16 A at 230 V).
• Keep out of reach of children. The device includes child protection features.
• If the device is damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact qualified personnel for repair.
• Clean the device only with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners.

3. Caratteristiche di u produttu

The Bachmann 852.9821 Energy Meter offers the following key features:

• Large LCD screen with blue backlight for easy reading.
• Displays various electrical parameters: Voltage (V), Frequency (Hz), Active Power (W), Apparent Power (VA).
• Records total energy consumption in kWh.
• Supports two separate tariff rates for precise cost calculation.
• Integrated timer function.
• Wide voltage range: 160 V - 280 V.
• Power measurement range: 4 W - 3680 W.
• Low self-consumption: Less than 1 W.
• Equipped with child protection.

4. Setup

Setting up your energy meter is a straightforward process:

1. Imballà: Eliminate cù cura u contatore d'energia da u so imballaggio.
2. Cunnettà si: Insert the energy meter into a standard 230V AC wall socket. The display should illuminate.
3. Connect Appliance: Plug the appliance you wish to monitor into the socket on the front of the energy meter.
4. Impostazioni iniziali: Upon first use or after a reset, you may need to set the current time and tariff rates. Refer to the "Operating Instructions" section for details on navigating the menu.

5. Operating Instructions

The energy meter is controlled using the buttons located below the display.

• Pulsante MENU: Press to cycle through different display modes (e.g., Voltage, Current, Power, Frequency, Cost, Total kWh).
• Pulsante SET: Used to enter settings mode for time, date, and tariff rates. Press again to confirm selections.
• Buttoni di freccia (⇄ è +): Used to navigate through options or adjust values within settings mode. The ⇄ button typically moves between settings, while the + button increases values.
• Buttone RST: A small recessed button (often requiring a pen tip to press) used to reset all accumulated data and settings to factory defaults. Use with caution.

5.1. Setting Time and Date

1. Appughjà è tene premutu SET buttone finu à chì l'indicazione di u tempu lampeggi.
2. Aduprà u ⇄ button to select the hour, minute, day, month, and year.
3. Aduprà u + buttone per aghjustà u valore chì lampeggia.
4. Press SET per cunfirmà ogni paràmetru è passà à u prossimu.
5. Press MENU per esce da u modu di paràmetri.

5.2. Setting Tariff Rates

The device supports two tariff rates (Tariff 1 and Tariff 2) for calculating electricity costs.

1. Press u MENU button repeatedly until the cost display mode is shown.
2. Appughjà è tene premutu SET button until the tariff rate flashes.
3. Aduprà u ⇄ button to select Tariff 1 or Tariff 2.
4. Aduprà u + button to adjust the cost per kWh for the selected tariff.
5. Press SET to confirm and save the tariff rate.
6. Press MENU per esce da u modu di paràmetri.

6. Display Information

The LCD provides various readings. Press the MENU buttone per passà da e seguenti schermate:

• Ora è Data: Ora è data attuale.
• Voltage (V): Mostra u vulume di a linea attualetage (per esempiu, 230V).
• Frequenza (Hz): Shows the current power line frequency (e.g., 50Hz).
• Active Power (W): The real power consumed by the connected appliance.
• Apparent Power (VA): The total power in an AC circuit, including reactive power.
• Fattore di putenza: The ratio of active power to apparent power.
• Energia tutale (kWh): Accumulated energy consumption in kilowatt-hours.
• Costu: Calculated cost based on accumulated kWh and set tariff rates.
• Tempu di operazione: Total time the appliance has been connected and drawing power.

7. Mantenimentu

The Bachmann 852.9821 Energy Meter requires minimal maintenance.

• Pulizia: Disconnect the device from the power outlet before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Conservazione: Quandu ùn hè micca adupratu per periodi prolungati, cunservate l'apparechju in un locu frescu è asciuttu, luntanu da a luce diretta di u sole è da temperature estreme.

8. Risoluzione di prublemi

If you encounter issues with your energy meter, refer to the following troubleshooting guide:

9. Specifiche tecniche

Below are the technical specifications for the Bachmann 852.9821 Energy Meter:

• Numero di mudellu: 852.9821
• Marca: Bachmann
• Culore: Biancu
• Voltage Gamma: 160 V - 280 V AC
• Nominale Voltage: 230 Volts
• Max. Power Load: 3860 Watts (16 A)
• Min. Power Measurement: 4 Watt
• Autoconsumazione: < 1 Watt
• Dimensioni (L x W x H): 21.2 x 9.2 x 7.6 cm (8.35 x 3.62 x 2.99 inch)
• Pesu: 230 grammi
• Sistema di misurazione: Metricu
• Features: Large LCD with blue backlight, 2 separate tariff rates, child protection.

Figura 2: Dimensional drawing of the Bachmann 852.9821 Energy Meter, illustrating its length (133mm), width (71mm), and height (37mm) for precise installation planning.

10. Garanzia è Support

Bachmann products are manufactured to high-quality standards. For information regarding warranty coverage, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Bachmann websitu.

For technical support, troubleshooting assistance beyond this manual, or spare parts inquiries, please contact Bachmann customer service through their official channels.