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Title: Energy Buddy Auto EMS
Date: 2013-01-04
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| Title | Energy Buddy Auto EMS |
| Date | 2013-01-04 |
| Description | Automatic Energy Auto-EMSS for product iformation sheet EnergyBuddy Auto-EMS is an optional add-on for EnergyBuddy _ that allows it to perform a range of automatic energy management functions. Comprising a suite of new software features, Auto-EMS will help users Save money on their electricity bills while taking in to account preferences for comfort and control. Auto-EMS is deployed via EnergyBuddy Cloud Services and works with a variety of energy sensors and controls, including third party ZigBee controls. Demand Limiting Mode Keeps demand below a user-preset threshold by automatic load shedding: turning off appliances according to the user’s preset priorities until demand drops back below the set threshold. Useful for: e Keeping peak demand below the threshold for small commercial tariffs without demand charges e Reducing demand charges for small businesses that are on tariffs with demand charges, by automatically reducing peak demand and improving load factor e Reducing demand during Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) events if participating in CPP programs a rs © exersYBuooY G Cost Limiting Mode For users on a Time-of-Use or dynamic pricing tariff, Cost Limiting Mode runs an Summary ; ji, , % Fi », i appliance only when the tariff equals or is below the user-set cost threshold for that appliance. If the tariff exceeds the threshold, the appliance is delayed until the tariff drops back down to that threshold, or the user-preset maximum delay time is exceeded. For appliances that are run on a regular daily schedule, Auto-EMS will —i cei automatically calculate and run an appropriate schedule based on the parameters for operating times and cycles, and cost threshold setup by the user. ee leas Cost: ca > Conservation Mode AA alate. Puts your home or small business into a low-power mode when you leave. User- configurable for each device, once Conservation Mode is activated - via a simple button on browser dashboards or mobile apps - all devices included in Conservation Mode are turned off. Auto-DR EnergyBuddy Cloud Services offer an interface to utility and third party aggregator Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) systems. Auto-EM'S users can associate their system with Auto-DR programs via setup screens. When an Auto-DR grid event is signaled, all systems participating in the program are automatically put into Conservation Mode. , hos RUTUREDASH 1521 Tahiti Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 USA Y t: (949)-528-6405 | info@futuredash.com | www.futuredash.com V) Automatic Energy Au to- E IVI S Management System Product Information Sheet Simple, Easy-to-Use Screens Setup and monitoring of Auto-EMS is done via EnergyBuddy browser-based dashboards and/or mobile apps, including live notifications and the ability to manually override load shedding events with a simple override button. Easy-to-Install The principle requirement is to identify the primary devices and appliances to be monitored / controlled. Typically these are the greediest in the home or small business, such as air conditioning, electric water heaters, pool pumps and so on. Then install compatible energy sensors and load controllers. Total consumption monitoring at the meter or main electrical panel is also recommended (mandatory for Demand Limiting Mode) via direct communication from the EnergyBuddy gateway to a Smart Meter with ZigBee HAN, or via compatible current transformer clamps with a wireless transmitter. Parameters and user preferences for devices and appliances are easily setup via simple web-based screens, including: e Individual device and appliance importance & priority e Cost thresholds for Time-Of-Use (TOU)/dynamic pricing tariffs e Appliance operating times, cycles and user- permissible delays Compatible Energy Sensors and Load Controllers EnergyBuddy and Auto-EMS are compatible with a variety of energy sensors and load controllers, including our own low-cost SmartPlugs and current transformer (CT) clamps with wireless transmitter. The ZigBee version of EnergyBuddy can communicate with any typical ZigBee energy sensor/control that uses Home Automation Profile or Smart Energy Profile. Examples of compatible ZigBee energy sensors/load controllers include: e AMI Smart Meters with ZigBee Smart Energy Profile Home Area Network (HAN) e 100A 120V/240V current transformer clamps with ZigBee transmitter for energy monitoring at the meter or main electrical panel e ZigBee controlled relays, 10A/15A (resistive load), 120V/240V, with energy monitoring e 60A 120V/240V intelligent circuit breaker with energy monitoring e 15A 120V/240V in-wall sockets with load monitoring & control e 10A/15A 120V/240V plug load monitors / controllers e ZigBee controlled dry contact relays All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective holders ~ RUTUREDASH 1521 Tahiti Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 USA t: (949)-528-6405 | info@futuredash.com | www.futuredash.com |