Wattson Solar Plus User Manual - page 4
Wattson only has 1 button.
Pressing the button shows which mode Wattson is in, pressing again
changes the display mode.
To turn the display unit off, press and hold the button down until GOODBYE
starts to scroll. Continuing to hold the button, until GOODBYE has scrolled
completely, will enter SETTINGS mode.
Display options using the button.
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Number Modes.
Colour Modes.
Grid: Shows how much power is being imported from (+ve) or exported to
(-ve) the grid for Solar Plus users.
Usage: Shows how much power is being used at this time.
Solar: Shows how much power is being generated for Solar Plus users.
Total Energy Generated: This is a counter showing how much energy has
been generated, in Kwh’s (U), in Kgs carbon (KG) or money. This counter
can be reset to zero by giving the display a gentle shake.
Colours Only: The light changes from blue, low usage through purple,
medium to red, high usage. For Solar Plus users the light turns green
when energy is being exported to the grid.
Night Mode: This mode reduces the number of lights that are on, reducing
the amount of energy the display uses. Wattson continues to receive and
store data in this mode.
Clock Mode.
Time is displayed together with power, either in colour or as numbers (in
watts) for 3 seconds every minute. You can toggle between colours and
number display by tilting Wattson. You will need to connect to Holmes in
order to set the time (see Viewing your energy-use history).
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Colour display.
The Wattson has a lovely system of coloured lights which can change to
reflect the amount of electricity being used at the time.
Below your average - blue
A pure blue colour with a gentle breathing behaviour indicates that the
electricity being used is low, maybe just a light or two.
Your average - purple
If the colour is showing purple and is a little more active, then maybe the
TV or stereo are on.
Above your average - red
If the light is bright red and it is very active then a lot of electricity is
being used - one or more high power appliances may be on, such as
kettles, cookers, heaters or tumble dryers.
Exporting electricity - green
If the light is green, more energy is being generated than being used.