Energy Monitor User Manual

Getting Started

Just got your PhiSaver? Start here!

Going Further

Once you’re familiar with your PhiSaver and it’s been running for a while, let’s level up.

Downloading Data

Finding Savings

Once your individual circuit energy monitor has been running for a while, let’s find some savings!

Troubleshooting

My device is not working!

Firstly, don’t panic. 99% of problems are WiFi related. This means the unit is running happily but can’t connect to the internet. It’s still recording. Contact PhiSaver if you have any issues. But first, try these suggestions:

  • Just restart the device. Turn it off at the powerpoint and then one again. There are two connections – just do them both.
  • Check the flash codes (see a list on this page, below)
  • Check your WiFi is working (e.g. test with a phone)
  • Can you can see the unit on your local Wifi. ( connect to your router or use a phone app like Fing.)

Connecting to a new WiFi network

If you change your WiFi password or name you’ll need to update PhiSaver. After you have setup the new WiFi, restart PhiSaver (turn if off then on) and configure:

  1. Unplug and re-plug the IotaWatt’s USB connection. You should see a “RED GREEN GREEN” flash code.
  2. On a computer, browse available WiFi networks. Connect to your device’s Wifi . The device name is printed on the box. Use the password: IotaWatt
  3. In a web browser, goto http://192.168.4.1
  4. Select your WiFi network name and enter the password.

Restart PhiSaver and it will automatically connect to your WiFi network.

Flash Codes

  • black: no power
  • green pulse: all is well
  • red-green-green: cannot connect to WiFi – see above.
  • red-red-red: unexpected error – please contact us

See full details.

Improving Your Cost Accuracy

PhiSaver estimates your costs. Your total cost is the combination of:

  • import cost ($) is the measured import (kWh) multiplied by your import rate ($/kWh)
  • export rebate ($) is the measured export (kWh) multiplied by your export rate ($/kWh)
  • service cost ($) is the billing period (days) multiplied by your service rate ($/day)

These are set to reasonable defaults, but to improve things, contact PhiSaver and provide a recent bill – we’ll update your settings.