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PG&E’s Emerging Technologies Program ET13PGE1063
Evaluation of High Efficiency Lighting for New

California Homes
ET Project Number: ET13PGE1063
Project Manager: Stu Tartaglia

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Prepared By: California Lighting Technology Center

University of California - Davis
633 Pena Drive
Davis, CA 95618
Issued: June 19, 2015
 Copyright, 2015, Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Emerging Technologies Program is responsible for this project. It
was developed as part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Emerging Technology – Technology
Assessment program under internal project number ET13PGE1063. The University of California, Davis –
California Lighting Technology Center conducted this technology evaluation for Pacific Gas and Electric
Company with overall guidance and management from Stu Tartaglia. For more information on this
project, contact set2@pge.com.
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AGi32 Lighting Design Software by Lighting Analysts
AHE All High-Efficacy
CAHP California Advanced Home Program
CCT Correlated Color Temperature
CRI Color Rendering Index
Commission California Energy Commission
DEG Davis Energy Group
IES Illuminating Engineering Society
LED Light-Emitting Diode
Title 24 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards
PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company
W/sf Watts per square foot
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Typical First Floor Electrical Plan of a Two-Story Home ...... 14
Figure 2: Typical Second Floor Electrical Plan of a Two-Story Home .. 15
Figure 3: Typical Electrical Plan of a One-Story Home ..................... 16
Figure 4: Residential Kitchen Rendering with All High-Efficacy
Lighting .................................................................... 17
Figure 5: Residential Living and Dining Room Rendering with All
High-Efficacy Lighting ................................................. 18
Figure 6: Multi-Family Home Building Plan ..................................... 18
Figure 7: Installation Schematic of Energy Logging Equipment......... 21
Figure 8: Wathen Castanos Single-Family Home, Floor plan 1622 ..... 24
Figure 9: NorthWest Single-Family home, Floor plan 2205............... 26
Figure 10: Meritage First Floor, Single-Family Home, Floor plan
3085 ........................................................................ 28
Figure 11: Meritage Second Floor, Single-Family Home, Floor plan
3085 ........................................................................ 29
Figure 12: Heritage Commons Multi-Family Home Building Plan ....... 31
Figure 13: AHE Lighting System Installation in Kitchen ................... 33
Figure 14: AHE Lighting System Installation in Living Room............. 34
Figure 15: AHE Lighting System Installation in Bathroom ................ 35
Figure 16: Total Daily Energy Use for Wathen Castanos 1622
Demonstration Home .................................................. 48
Figure 17: Weekly Energy Use for Wathen Castanos 1622
Figure 18: Energy Use Per Day over Monitoring Period Duration ....... 49
Figure 19: Total Energy Use for NorthWest Homes 2205
Figure 20: Weekly Cumulative Energy Use for NorthWest Homes
2205 Demonstration Home .......................................... 51
Figure 22: Total Energy Use for Meritage 3085 Demonstration
Home ....................................................................... 53
Figure 23: Weekly Cumulative Energy Use for Meritage 3085
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TABLES
Table 1: Summary Lighting Energy Use of AHE Lighting Systems ....... 2
Table 2: High-efficacy and Low-efficacy Lamps and LuminairesError! Bookmark not defined.
Table 3: Minimum luminaire efficacy for high-efficacy complianceError! Bookmark not defined.
Table 4: Residential lighting use by socket percentageError! Bookmark not defined.
Table 5: Single Family Home AHE Lighting Design ............................ 9
Table 6: Multi- Family Home AHE Lighting Design .......................... 10
Table 7: Lighting for Residences per IES Handbook, 10th Edition ..... 13
Table 8: Photometric Performance Characterization ........................ 19
Table 9: Specified Monitoring Equipment ....................................... 20
Table 10: Wathen Castanos 1622 AHE Lighting Design and Load
Reduction over 2008 Title 24 Compliant Design ............. 25
Table 11: NorthWest Homes 2205 AHE Lighting Design and Load
Table 12: Meritage 3085 AHE Lighting Design and Load Reduction
over 2008 Title 24 Compliant Design ............................ 30
Table 13: Multi- Family Home AHE Lighting Design and Load
Table 14: Wathen Castanos 1622 AHE Light Source Cost
Information ............................................................... 36
Table 15: NorthWest Homes 2205 AHE Light Source Cost
Information ............................................................... 37
Table 16: Meritage 3085 AHE Light Source Cost Information ........... 38
Table 17: Wathen Castanos 1622 Measured Illuminance ................. 46
Table 18: Summary of Calculated and Measured Lighting Energy
Use .......................................................................... 47
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CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ___________________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
FIGURES ______________________________________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
TABLES _______________________________________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ____________________________ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
INTRODUCTION __________________________________________________________ 3
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________ 3
CURRENT BUILDING CODE _________________________________________________ 3
INSTALLED RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING ____________________________________________ 5
CURRENT LIGHTING DESIGN PRACTICES _______________________________________ 6
LIGHTING MARKET SURVEY _________________________________________________ 8
EMERGING PRODUCT _____________________________________________________ 8
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT________________________________________________ 11
TECHNICAL APPROACH __________________________________________________ 11
MARKET SURVEY ________________________________________________________ 11
SITE SELECTION _________________________________________________________ 12
LIGHTING DESIGN _______________________________________________________ 12
LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION ____________________________________________ 19
SYSTEM MONITORING ____________________________________________________ 19
PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE _____________________________________________ 19
BUILDER AND HOMEOWNER SURVEY _________________________________________ 20
ENERGY MONITORING ___________________________________________________ 20
DATA PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS __________________________________________ 21
DATA PROCESSING ______________________________________________________ 21
DATA ANALYSIS ________________________________________________________ 22
RESULTS_______________________________________________________________ 23
MARKET SURVEY ________________________________________________________ 23
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LIGHTING DESIGN _______________________________________________________ 23

LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION ____________________________________________ 32
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE EVALUATION ________________________________________ 39
SURVEY RESPONSES______________________________________________________ 39
SYSTEM MONITORING RESULTS _____________________________________________ 44
RECOMMENDATIONS ____________________________________________________ 55
APPENDIX A – SURVEY QUESTIONS __________________________________________ 56
APPENDIX B – AHE COMPLIANT PRODUCTS ___________________________________ 59
APPENDIX C – MEASUREMENT AND DATA COLLECTION EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ____ 67
APPENDIX D – ENERGY USE MONITORING RESULTS _____________________________ 127
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Current Title 24 Building code requirements call for use of high-efficacy lighting in a limited
number of residential space types. Builders are allowed to install low efficacy lighting if they
also install dimming controls. However, significant load reduction and energy savings over
current code-compliant designs can be achieved through the use of All High-Efficacy (AHE)
lighting design practices. Currently, AHE lighting design practice utilizes application
appropriate controls paired with high-quality, dimmable light emitting diode (LED)
luminaires, or GU-24 socketed fixtures paired with GU-24 base LED replacement lamps. By
current code definition GU-24 base lamps are the only replacement lamps considered high-
efficacy, while traditional Edison screw-base sockets are considered low-efficacy. In addition
to limiting the source type to LED only, AHE lighting requires a minimum quality standard for
interior LED sources, requiring a CRI rating of at least 90 and a CCT between 2,700 K and
4,000 K.
PROJECT GOAL
This effort identifies best practices for developing a cost-effective AHE residential lighting
measure through the evaluation of emerging residential lighting design practices,
purchasing processes, installation practices and the end-user experience associated with
AHE lighting. To identify the best practices, the project team considered current residential
lighting products, the installed socket base in a typical home, industry accepted illuminance
recommendations for residential applications, and current energy efficiency code compliant
design practices.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Emerging residential lighting design practices, purchasing processes, installation practices,
and the end-user experience of an AHE lighting system were evaluated through energy
monitoring analysis and cost information collected from multiple residential demonstration
sites. Demonstration data provided a quantitative understanding of the AHE lighting system
benefits and barriers, and, through builder and homeowner surveys, a qualitative
understanding of the AHE residential lighting measure and user satisfaction.
PROJECT RESULTS
The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) worked with residential home builders to
modify their existing lighting designs to include all AHE lighting. Based on these lighting
designs, the estimated residential lighting load reduction achieved by installing AHE lighting
packages in new single- and multi-family homes located in PG&E territory is 0 - 61% in
comparison to 2008 Title 24 compliant lighting packages provided by participating builders
for the same floor plan. This ET study started prior to the effective date of the 2013 Title 24
code cycle so this comparison was based on the 2008 Title 24 code.
In 2010, an average US residence used 1,556 kWh annually for lighting with a typical
lighting power density of 1.0 to 1.4 Watts per square foot. A summary of energy use data
collected from demonstration sites with AHE lighting systems is provided in Table 1.
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TABLE 1: SUMMARY LIGHTING ENERGY USE OF AHE LIGHTING SYSTEMS
Lighting
Livable Measured Peak Lighting Calculated Annual
Schedule,
Site Square Lighting Load Power Density Lighting Energy Use
Calculated Peak
Footage (kW) (LPD) (kWh)
Load (kW)
Wathen
1,622 0.59 0.46 0.28 1,096.0
Castanos
North
2,205 0.71 0.62 0.28 450.9
West Homes
Meritage
3,085 1.12 1.11 0.36 1,300.4
Homes
The material costs of AHE lighting systems compared to current code compliant lighting
systems varied based on residential applications. For example, the cost of an integrated
downlight with housing and trim ring that meets the AHE lighting definition is approximately
$36 per unit, as compared to the estimated baseline cost of $70 for a compact fluorescent
lamp, ballast, housing and trim ring. Both scenarios require equivalent installation costs.
In addition, the cost of AHE lighting components reduced over the course of this project,
with integrated LED downlights that meet the AHE lighting definition ranging in price from
$25 to $50 and LED replacement lamps that meet the AHE lighting definition ranging from
$7 to $25 as of the time of this report.
Builder and homeowner survey results were collected from all three demonstration sites.
Builder survey results make clear that cost and code requirements are the primary drivers
considered during the lighting design process. Builder responses note that utility rebate and
incentive programs are influential in the lighting design decision making process but less so
than Title 24 requirements. Compared to other building systems, most builders reported
lighting as having less than 1% impact on the overall home budget. Builders do not
anticipate issues regarding end-user adoption of dedicated LED luminaires based on their
“high quality performance and longevity claims”, but do make clear that it is “somewhat
difficult” to find Title 24-compliant products for GU-24, integrated LED luminaires, quick
connect options and track lighting categories in today’s market.
The majority of the homeowner survey results indicate that the AHE lighting system is
either “better” or “the same” as compared to the lighting in their previous home, which was
a mixture of linear fluorescent, incandescent and compact fluorescent lighting technologies.
The majority of homeowners were “satisfied” with the AHE lighting in the kitchen,
bathroom, common living spaces, bedrooms and dining room as compared to their previous
home. Steps were taken to update the lighting to address the “extreme dissatisfaction”
with the garage lighting at one demonstration site.
PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
Over the duration of the project, the project team identified product availability and cost
barriers to the adoption of AHE lighting for residential applications. Participating builders
unanimously responsed that challenges for builders to be compliant with AHE lighting
requirements include the economics associated with AHE lighting products and the limited
availability of AHE lighting products that can be quickly purchased at a hardware store. For
the AHE lighting designs implemented in this study, two of the three AHE lighting designs
exceeded the typical lighting budget for the builders.
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Programmatic recommendations to overcome these barriers, if enacted, will help increase

widespread adoption of AHE systems. Lighting systems that comply with the AHE definition
range in performance and cost. These ranges are predominantly linked to the lighting
system’s electrical architecture, affecting controls compatibility, heat transfer and allowable
installation locations, system efficiency, light quality, light output and component cost. With
recent developments in LED technology and electrical architecture, Edison-based
replacement lamp performance has improved and cost has reduced dramatically.
In addition to fixture integrated and GU-24 socket LED lighting solutions, it is recommended
that the AHE definition include lighting fixtures installed with Edison sockets and shipped
with an Edison base source complying with the high-efficacy, high-quality requirements. If
enacted, the increased product availability and reduced cost of the Edison-based LED lamps
meeting the high-efficacy, high-quality requirements will help overcome barriers to the
adoption of AHE lighting for residential applications.
INTRODUCTION
Current California building energy efficiency standards call for use of high-efficacy lighting in
most residential space types; however, additional load reduction and energy savings can be
achieved through the use of an All High-Efficacy (AHE) lighting design practice.
Currently, AHE lighting design practice utilizes application appropriate controls paired with
dimmable, high-quality, high efficacy light emitting diode (LED) luminaires, or high-quality,
high efficacy GU-24 fixtures paired with GU-24 base LED replacement lamps. By current
code definition GU-24 base lamps are the only replacement lamps considered high-efficacy,
while traditional Edison screw-base sockets are considered low-efficacy. In addition to
limiting the source type to LED only, AHE lighting requires a minimum quality standard for
interior LED sources, requiring a CRI of at least 90 and a CCT between 2,700 K and 4,000 K.
Future cycles of standards are expected to continue to increase the requirements for high-
efficacy lighting. The California Energy Commission recently adopted a residential AHE
lighting requirement for the 2016 Title 24 update on June 10, 2015.
In response to increased development and availability of residential AHE lighting products

and their potential for energy savings and lighting quality improvement over current, code-
compliant, lighting systems, PG&E is interested in gathering data to inform future changes
to building and appliance efficiency standards. To achieve this goal, verification of market
availability, lighting load reduction, energy savings and system performance is needed to
support the residential AHE lighting design practice.
BACKGROUND
CURRENT BUILDING CODE
The California Energy Commission (Commission) estimates its energy efficiency standards
have saved Californians over $74 billion in electricity costs since they were first adopted in
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1975. For homeowners, energy efficiency helps ensure that a home is affordable to operate
both now and in the future. California’s efficiency standards increase the reliability and
availability of electricity, thus allowing our electrical system to operate in a more stable
manner. This benefits California’s economy as well as the health and well-being of all
Californians.
The Commission adopted the 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24) on May
31, 2012 and the Building Standards Commission approved them for publication on January
11, 2013. Applications for building permits submitted on or after July 1, 2014, must adhere
to the 2013 Title 24 language. The 2013 Title 24 standards place a strong emphasis on high-
efficacy lighting, lighting controls, and high performance fenestration products. It is expected
that future code cycles will continue this trend.
In order to be considered high-efficacy, luminaires must be designed to operate with only

energy-efficient light sources. GU-24 base lamps are the only replacement lamps considered
high-efficacy; by definition, traditional Edison screw-base sockets are considered low-
efficacy. Per 2013 Title 24, luminaires and lamps listed in Table 2 are considered either high-
efficacy or low-efficacy, regardless of measured performance.
TABLE 2: HIGH-EFFICACY AND LOW-EFFICACY LAMPS AND LUMINAIRES
Low-efficacy High-efficacy
Pin-based linear fluorescent or CFLs with
Mercury vapor lamps
electronic ballasts
Line-voltage or low-voltage sockets
compatible with any kind of incandescent Pulse-start metal halide lamps
lamps
High-efficacy lamps, including screw-base
CFLs and LED lamps, installed in low- High-pressure sodium lamps
efficacy luminaires
Luminaires using LED light sources not
Induction lamps
certified to the Commission
Track lighting GU-24 sockets rated for CFLs or LED lamps
Lighting systems that allow for conversion
Luminaires using LED light sources that have
between high-efficacy and low-efficacy
been certified to the Energy Commission
lighting without changing wiring or housing
Luminaire housings rated by the manufacturer
for use with only LED light engines
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Permanently installed luminaires not included in Table 1 may only be considered high-
efficacy if they meet the efficacy requirements of Table 3.
TABLE 3: MINIMUM LUMINAIRE EFFICACY FOR HIGH-EFFICACY COMPLIANCE
Luminaire Power Rating Minimum Luminaire Efficacy

5 watts or less 30 lumens per watt
Over 5 watts to 15 watts 45 lumens per watt
Over 15 watts to 40 watts 60 lumens per watt
Over 40 watts 90 lumens per watt
In addition to increasing requirements for high-efficacy lighting in the home, the 2013 Title
24 standards set a minimum quality standard for integral LED luminaires and LED light
engines. These quality standards can be found in the Joint Appendices (JA) Section 8 1. LED
luminaires must have a CRI of at least 90 to be defined as high efficacy. Indoor LED
luminaires must have a CCT between 2,700K and 4,000K. Outdoor LED luminaires may have
any CCT rating between 2,700 K and 5,000 K.
INSTALLED RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING

As of 2010, there were a total of 113,153,000 residences in the United States. 2 In these
residences, 62% of lamps were incandescent, 23% were CFLs, 10% were linear fluorescent,
4% were halogen, and less than 1% was other luminaire types, including LED replacement
lamps and integrated LED luminaires. 3 About 90-95% of these luminaires are considered
low-efficacy under 2013 Title 24.
These homes used an average of 46 watts per lamp 4 and had about 51 lamps per
residence 5; only 3 lamps per home incorporated dimming controls. 6 These lights operate for
an average of 1.8 hours per day, averaging 1,556 kWh of electricity use a year, and have a
lighting power density between 1.0 and 1.4 watts per square foot of interior space. 7 There
are still a very high number of incandescent lamps in use, and most CFL lamps are equipped
with screw bases and are considered low-efficacy by Title 24, as shown in Table 4.
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California Energy Commission. 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2013standards/
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US DOE 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization, pg. 37, table 4.10 http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/2010-lmc-
final-jan-2012.pdf
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final-jan-2012.pdf
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final-jan-2012.pdf
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final-jan-2012.pdf
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US DOE Residential Lighting End-Use Consumption Study, pg. 4.8, table 4.6
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/2012_residential-lighting-study.pdf
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final-jan-2012.pdf
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TABLE 4: RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING USE BY SOCKET PERCENTAGE
Electricity Total
Linear
Room Type use per room Incandescent CFL Halogen Other Sockets per
Fluorescent
(kWh/yr.) Home (%) 8
Bathroom 242 74% 20% 3% 2% 1% 18%

Living/Family
228 61% 29% 3% 5% 1% 14%
Room
Bedroom 222 67% 28% 2% 3% 0% 16%
Kitchen 215 45% 23% 22% 7% 3% 13%
Exterior 214 59% 24% 2% 14% 2% 11%
Hall 111 72% 22% 2% 4% 1% 8%
Dining Room 105 81% 15% 1% 3% 0% 6%
Garage 69 35% 13% 51% 1% 0% 5%
Office 41 58% 27% 8% 6% 0% 4%
Closet 32 60% 20% 17% 2% 0% N/A
Basement 28 40% 30% 28% 1% 0% N/A
Other/Unknown 26 53% 17% 24% 6% 0% 5%
Laundry/Utility
25 50% 19% 28% 2% 0% N/A
Room
Current estimates expect a 1.22% annual growth rate for the square footage of residences. 9
LEDs are expected to expand their market presence, representing 25% of the installed base
of lumen-hours by 2020 and 62% by 2030. 10
While the 2013 Title 24 standards are a significant step toward the AHE lighting home, there
are still allowances for low-efficacy lighting solutions. As a result, traditional low-efficacy
lighting technologies remain a viable option for builders despite rising market availability and
performance of high-efficacy solutions. Future cycles of Title 24 are expected to continue to
increase the requirements for high-efficacy lighting, potentially moving to an AHE lighting
design.
CURRENT LIGHTING DESIGN PRACTICES

The project team surveyed residential builders, lighting designers and electrical distributors
with businesses in PG&E territory to assess the current and anticipated lighting design
practices being implemented in residential new construction for the period from 2013 to
2016.
Participants in the survey include: James Benya of Benya Burnett Consultancy, Pam
Whitehead of Sage Architecture, Katie Lesh of Lumens.com and Adele Chang of Lim Chang
Rohling & Associates.
The trends gathered in the survey are outlined below:
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Energy Star CFL Market Profile, Page 23, Table 11 http://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/downloads/CFL_Market_Profile_2010.pdf
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Navigant Consulting Energy Savings Potential of Solid State Lighting in General Illumination Applications, pg. 6
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/ssl_energy_savi_ntial_final.pdf
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US DOE Energy Savings Potential of Solid State Lighting in General Illumination Applications, pg. 39
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/ssl_energy-savings-report_jan-2012.pdf
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• In most production style homes, designers anticipate gradual change out from CFL to
LED. Today, there is a mix of fluorescent and LED being installed as the LED price
point is falling.
• Designers anticipate increasing market penetration for LEDs for segments of
residential population focused on improved color rendition in interior and exterior
applications.
• LED solutions are installed mostly in ambient, interior lighting applications such as
down lights under cabinet lighting and cove lighting.
o High-end homes are more likely to specify four-inch aperture down lights.
o Built-in lighting fixtures, such as down lights, are also commonly found in
multi-tenant units as a space saving feature or as an upgrade in single family
homes.
• LED solutions are also installed today in niche interior accent lighting such as
handrails, displays, toe kicks.
• LED solutions are installed today in some outdoor applications such as tree up-lights,
bollards, integrated step lights, in-water lighting, hardscape outlining and other niche
lighting.
• LED solutions are trending towards color changing capabilities.
• Lighting control systems are becoming prevalent in high-end housing, with wireless
solutions allowing for more retrofit market penetration.
• From distributor’s perspective, LEDs are the top seller for today’s residential market.
• From the designer’s perspective, LEDs rarely gets specified due to high price point.
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LIGHTING MARKET SURVEY

The project team completed a product survey and review of current market information to
determine the feasibility of implementing an AHE lighting design using existing AHE
technologies. The lighting fixtures included in this report are appropriate for various space
types in the residential application as determined by lighting design principles to achieve
application appropriate light levels. A sample of lighting fixtures fulfilling the AHE definition
(as of September 2014) are included in Appendix B. Types of lighting fixtures included are
ceiling-mounted recessed, ceiling-mounted surface, ceiling-mounted suspended, wall
mounted, under cabinet and vanity.
EMERGING PRODUCT
The AHE lighting design practice utilizes application appropriate controls paired with
dimmable, light emitting diode (LED) fixtures, or GU-24 socketed fixtures paired with GU-24
base LED replacement lamps. By current code definition GU-24 base lamps are the only
replacement lamps considered high-efficacy, while traditional Edison screw-base sockets are
considered low-efficacy. In addition to limiting the source type to LED only, AHE lighting
requires a minimum quality standard for interior LED sources, requiring a CRI of at least 90
and a CCT between 2,700 K and 4,000 K.
Based on floor plans provided by participating builders and results from the lighting product
market survey, the project team modeled AHE lighting designs to demonstrate the potential
for an all AHE lighting design to meet lighting requirements and deliver energy savings as
compared to current, code-compliant lighting systems. The project team conducted design
charrettes for both single family (1,870 square feet) and multi-family (605 square feet)
homes. The resulting AHE lighting packages are provided in Table 5 and Table 6,
respectively. These packages represent a sample of emerging products currently available
to meet the AHE requirements.
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TABLE 5: SINGLE FAMILY HOME AHE LIGHTING DESIGN
Fixture
Total Load
Space Type AHE Fixture Load Quantity
(W)
(W)
Kitchen Cree CR6 12 6 72
Under cabinet
18 2 36
Unilume
8.5 1 8.5
Philips LED
Nook 22.5 1 22.5
Chandelier
Pantry Cree CR6 12 1 12
Great Room Cree CR6 12 4 48
Entry Cree CR6 12 2 24
Hallways Cree CR6 12 3 36
Office Cree CR6 12 1 12

GU-24 Vanity
Bathroom 2 with Illumis 13.7 3 41.1
Lamps
Water Closet Cree CR6 12 1 12
Bedroom 2 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Bedroom 3 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Coat Closet Cree CR6 12 1 12
Utility Room Cree CS14 38 1 38
Garage Cree CS14 38 1 38
Porch Cree CR6 12 6 72

Exterior
Borden 774 LED 14 4 56
Wall Sconce
Master
Cree CR6 12 4 48
Bedroom
Master Closet Cree CS14 38 1 38

GU-24 Vanity
Master
with Illumis 13.7 3 41.1
Bathroom
Lamps
Cree CR6 12 2 24
Water Closet Cree CR6 12 1 12
TOTAL 751.2
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TABLE 6: MULTI- FAMILY HOME AHE LIGHTING DESIGN
Fixture Total
AHE Fixture
Space Type Load Load
Fixture Quantity
(W) (W)
Kitchen Cree CR6 12 4 48
Philips
Dining Ledino 22.5 1 22.5
Pendant
Entry Cree CR6 12 1 12

GU-24 Vanity
Bath with Illumis 13.7 3 41.1
Lamps
Cree CR6 12 1 12
Exterior
Borden 774 14 1 14
Wall Sconce
TOTAL (W) 149.6
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TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
The project team evaluated the residential lighting design, purchasing process, installation
and end-user experience associated with AHE lighting systems through quantitative and
qualitative analysis. The technical approach employs the use of a product and market
survey, field deployments in PG&E territory and demonstration system performance
evaluations. Builder and homeowner end-user surveys provided a qualitative understanding
of the AHE lighting measure and user satisfaction. The quantitative evaluation included
energy monitoring and cost information collection for AHE lighting systems installed at the
residential demonstration sites. In addition, this report includes identified barriers and
required next steps necessary for development of energy efficiency programs targeting
residential lighting energy savings.
TECHNICAL APPROACH
This effort identifies best practices for developing a cost-effective AHE residential lighting
measure through the evaluation of emerging residential lighting design practices,
purchasing processes, installation practices and the end-user experience associated with
AHE lighting.
The project team considered the following criteria to identify the best practices: current
residential lighting market offerings, industry accepted illuminance recommendations for
residential applications, current energy efficiency code compliant design practices and
installed sockets in the typical residential home.
The project team installed AHE lighting systems in three new homes, where builder and
homeowner feedback was gathered regarding the lighting. The project team collected
lighting system performance and energy use data.
The project team conducted the technical approach to evaluate the AHE lighting system in
six parts: the confirmation of commercially available AHE lighting products through a
market survey, demonstration site selection, development of AHE lighting designs for
selected demonstration sites, installation of AHE lighting systems at demonstration sites,
monitoring of AHE lighting system performance, and the reduction and analysis of the
collected performance data.
MARKET SURVEY
The project team implemented a survey to collect current market information regarding the
feasibility of implementing an AHE lighting design with commercially available lighting
products. Steps were taken to review all publically available residential lighting
manufacturer literature through dialogues with manufacturers about their current and future
AHE lighting product offerings, examination of manufacturer websites, and discussions with
distributors in PG&E territory. The project team updated the fixture survey over the course
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of this effort, allowing for analysis of cost and performance trends of AHE lighting products.
A copy of the complete market survey is provided in the appendices.
SITE SELECTION
Davis Energy Group (DEG) identified residential builders in PG&E territory during the
summer of 2013. DEG used the following methods to identify builder candidates and
encourage participation: webinar presentation of opportunity to PG&E California Advanced
Home Program (CAHP) builders and other attendees, leveraging DEG’s participation in LEED
for Homes in California and DOE Building America to discuss participation with other
member organizations, and outreach activities with the builder, utility and code compliance
community.
Of the identified builders, the project team prioritized those who were willing to install AHE
lighting systems and participate in the associated installation survey experience. The
project team required participating builders to sell select AHE homes to homeowners willing
to comply with up to one year of site monitoring and participation in a survey to evaluate
their satisfaction with the AHE lighting system.
The project team incentivized builders who adhered to these criteria to install the AHE
lighting systems. Builders provided electrical plans to the project team to allow for the AHE
lighting system design update. At the time of the design, builders submitted plans that
adhered to 2008 Title 24 code requirements.
Residential builders that declined to participate in advanced measures, including AHE

lighting systems, for their new construction homes cited varying reasons including concern
that the systems would be a ‘distraction’, no interest in new building methods , and not
being ‘keen on utility programs’. One builder provided insight into the industry as of July 7,
2013 saying, “Understand that the timing of this could not be worse for you with new home
construction on the rebound. ALL builders are stretched at the moment and labor and
material shortages are starting to hit across the nation."
LIGHTING DESIGN
Using lighting design software (AGi32) to create a model of a two-story home, the project
team simulated AHE lighting system performance to confirm that it could provide application
appropriate illumination levels. The project team referenced the Illuminating Engineering
Society (IES) recommended light levels for this work, by space type, per IES Handbook,
10th Edition, shown in Table 7.
Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes, Inc., a builder participant in this study, provided the
representative two-story floor plans shown in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 3 shows a typical floor
plan for a one-story home, also provided by Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes, Inc.
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TABLE 7: LIGHTING FOR RESIDENCES PER IES HANDBOOK, 10TH EDITION
Horizontal Vertical
Application and Illuminance Illuminance
Notes
Task Target Target
(Avg fc) (Avg fc)
E_h @floor;
Living Room 3 3
E_v @ 4'AFF
Dining Room
Formal 5 2 E_h @table plane; E_v @ 4'AFF
Informal 10 4 E_h @table plane; E_v @ 4'AFF
Study Use 20 5 E_h @table plane; E_v @ 4'AFF
Kitchen
E_h @eating surfaces;

Breakfast Area 20 5
E_v @ 4'AFF
Cabinets - 5 E_v, @face of cabinets
Cooktops 30 5 E_h @cooking surfaces
General 5 - E_h @floor
Preparation
50 7.5 E_h @prep surfaces
Counters
Sinks 30 5 E_h @top of sink
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FIGURE 1: TYPICAL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN OF A TWO-STORY HOME
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FIGURE 2: TYPICAL SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN OF A TWO-STORY HOME
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FIGURE 3: TYPICAL ELECTRICAL PLAN OF A ONE-STORY HOME
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The project team modeled the AHE lighting design that best achieved recommended light
levels fully for the living room, dining room and kitchen. Figure 4 and Figure 5 show
renderings of the residential dwelling designed to light levels called out in Table 7. This
design resulted in a lighting power density of 0.2 Watts per square foot (W/sf) for the living
room, 0.23 W/sf for the dining room and 0.50 W/sf for the kitchen.
FIGURE 4: RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN RENDERING WITH ALL HIGH-EFFICACY LIGHTING
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FIGURE 5: RESIDENTIAL LIVING AND DINING ROOM RENDERING WITH ALL HIGH-EFFICACY LIGHTING
The project team also evaluated the potential of an AHE design for a multi-family home. The
multi-family-home building plans provided by builder participants include specifications for
dedicated socket types but did not specify source wattages. A copy of this floor plan is
provided in Figure 6.
FIGURE 6: MULTI-FAMILY HOME BUILDING PLAN
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LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Participating builders installed site specific AHE lighting designs. No issues were
encountered during the installation of the AHE lighting designs. Builders anecdotally
reported that AHE lighting components are similar, if not the same, to install as legacy
products. The project team conducted site visits to verify correct operation of the lighting
system and assess the electrical service architecture for use in finalizing the measurement
and verification plan.
SYSTEM MONITORING
The project team collected data on the photometric performance, energy consumption, and
builder and homeowner satisfaction with the AHE lighting systems. The tools and methods
employed to collect data are provided in the following sections. Copies of builder and
homeowner surveys are included in Appendix A of this report, and the responses are
provided in the results section.
PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE
The project team characterized the photometric performance of the installed AHE lighting
systems using recommended practices from the Illuminating Engineering Society’s The
Lighting Handbook, Tenth Edition. The Lighting for Residential Applications chapter
references target residential applications and tasks with specific lighting requirements. The
project team collected illuminance data for the living room, kitchen and dining room
applications and compared it to recommended residential illuminance target values provided
in Table 7. Equipment used to gather illuminance data is provided in Table 8.
TABLE 8: PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE CHARACTERIZATION
Measurement Manufacturer Model Image
Illuminance
Konica Minolta T-10A
(footcandles, fc)
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BUILDER AND HOMEOWNER SURVEY

To capture builder and homeowner end-user experiences with the AHE lighting systems
demonstrated in this project, the project team developed survey tools to collect feedback in
a rigorous manner. The results of the surveys will be used to better understand barriers to
market adoption of AHE lighting systems. Copies of each survey are included in Appendix A.
ENERGY MONITORING
The project team specified metering equipment for installation at the
participating demonstration homes to monitor lighting system energy use. The accuracy of
the circuit-level metering equipment meets the accuracy requirements of the ANSI C12.1
standard when used with Continental Control System current transformers rated for IEEE
C57.13 class 0.6 accuracy.
The project team determined that the receptacle loads and lighting loads are on the same
circuit for two of the three demonstration homes. To separate the lighting and receptacle
loads, the project team specified and installed receptacle-level monitoring equipment to
allow for updated energy use monitoring in the amendment to this report. The specified
receptacle monitoring equipment has a rated accuracy of 5% when monitoring up to a 15
amp load. Table 9 lists the equipment specified for use at the participating demonstration
homes.
TABLE 9: SPECIFIED MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Monitoring Equipment Type Model
AC Power Measurement Device WattNode RWNB-3Y-208-P
Current Transformers CCS CTL-1250
Data Logger HOBO UX120-017M
Receptacle Power Quality Recorder BERT Smart Plug 110M
The project team deployed the measurement and verification equipment at the
demonstration homes as shown in Figure 7 to collect lighting energy use data in one minute
intervals. The project team deployed monitoring equipment at each receptacle that is on a
circuit shared with lighting loads.
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FIGURE 7: INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC OF ENERGY LOGGING EQUIPMENT
DATA PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS

The project team collected data at each demonstration site for an extended monitoring
period determined for each demonstration site based on the occupancy date of the
demonstration home. The project team downloaded data intermittently to verify operation
of equipment for processing and analysis.
DATA PROCESSING
To process the data, the project team consolidated the raw data streams generated from
the multiple lighting and receptacle data loggers into one master comma separated value
(.csv) file based on time stamp correlation. The number of raw data streams varied from
site to site, based on the lighting and receptacle circuitry of each demonstration home.
WATHEN CASTANOS 1622

Energy use data collected at the Wathen Castanos 1622 demonstration site consisted of one
data stream of circuit level energy use at one minute resolution and 30 receptacle energy
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use data streams at one hour resolution. The project team binned circuit level energy use
into hour resolution to allow for circuit and receptacle data to be analyzed together.
NORTHWEST 2205
Energy use data collected at the NorthWest 2205 demonstration site consisted of one data
stream of circuit level energy use at one minute resolution and 27 receptacle energy use
data streams at one hour resolution. The project team binned circuit level energy use into
hour resolution to allow for circuit and receptacle data to be analyzed together.
MERITAGE 3085
Energy use data collected at the Meritage 3085 demonstration site consisted of two data
streams of circuit level energy use at one minute resolution. The project team binned
circuit level energy use into hour resolution to allow for direct comparison to the other
demonstration homes.
DATA ANALYSIS
WATHEN CASTANOS 1622

The project team collected lighting and receptacle energy use data for 177 days. The project
team identified plug load lighting by site walk confirmation and confirmed via data reduction
of the receptacle energy monitoring data. The project team applied one-time power factors
(PF) measurements of the entertainment center appliances were applied to receptacle data
streams to scale the load according to the appliance state (on/off/standby). Summed
energy use resulting in negative energy use was is attributed to receptacle load energy use
and negative values were zeroed to more accurately reflect actual energy use.
NORTHWEST 2205
The project team collected lighting and receptacle energy use data for 176 days. The project
team identified plug load lighting by site walk and confirmed during data reduction of the
receptacle energy monitoring data based on known light source wattages. The project team
determined data streams with one time load peaks of 300 Watts or greater to be outliers
and dropped from the analysis. The project team categorized peak loads of less than or
equal to 70 Watts as lighting loads based on typical residential receptacle use. Peak loads
greater than 70 Watts were categorized as other loads. The project team applied one-time
power factors (PF) measurements of the entertainment center appliances to receptacle data
streams to scale the load according to the appliance state (on/off/standby). Summed
energy use resulting in negative energy use is attributed to receptacle load energy use.
Negative values were zeroed to more accurately reflect lighting energy use.
MERITAGE 3085
The project team collected lighting and ceiling fan energy use data for 75 days. Ceiling fan
loads and one receptacle in the office were determined to be on the lighting circuit during
the data reduction process and are included in the energy use analysis.
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RESULTS
The project team evaluated AHE lighting systems for their capacity to reduce residential
lighting loads, provide residential energy savings and deliver application appropriate light
levels. This work included a market survey, site selection, lighting design, lighting system
installation, monitoring of the system performance and data analysis.
MARKET SURVEY
To collect current lighting market information pertaining to the feasibility of implementing
an AHE lighting design with commercially available lighting products, the project team
completed a review of all available residential lighting manufacturer literature. This included
dialogues with manufacturers about their current and future AHE lighting product offerings,
examination of manufacturer websites, and discussions with distributors in PG&E territory.
The project team updated the results of the survey over the course of this effort, allowing
for cost and performance trend analysis of AHE lighting product offerings.
The AHE lighting product types included in this report are recessed downlight, under
cabinets, wall-mount vanity, surface ceiling-mount, suspended ceiling-mount and wall-
mount sconce light fixtures, and are appropriate for residential applications as determined
by lighting design illuminance level and uniformity requirements. All fixtures fulfilling the
AHE lighting system definition at the time of this report are included in the All High-Efficacy
Lighting Design Guide, provided in Appendix B.
LIGHTING DESIGN
Based on the lighting market survey results and each demonstration site building plan,
preliminary AHE lighting layouts were designed, preliminary layouts were modeled to
confirm that the design provides application appropriate illumination levels and the final
iteration of the design was specified for installation in the demonstration sites. The project
team referenced the IES Handbook, 10th Edition recommended light levels for this work by
space type. Referenced illumination levels are provided in Table 7.
Three builders were selected to install AHE lighting designs: Wathen Castanos, NorthWest
Homes and Meritage Homes. Each participating builder provided a new construction, single-
family homes of varying square footage.
Wathen Castanos provided a single-family home building plan for their 1,622 square foot
floor plan, shown in Figure 8.
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FIGURE 8: WATHEN CASTANOS SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, FLOOR PLAN 1622
Table 10 contains the specified lighting design and calculated load reduction over the 2008-
compliant lighting design the builder typically implemented at the time of this installation.
The specifications define dedicated sockets types but do not specify source wattages. The
project team specified possible low and high source wattages for socket types in the
‘original’ lighting package in Table 10. In comparison to the 2008 Title 24 compliant design,
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the AHE lighting package resulted in a calculated load reduction of 35 to 59% for the one-
story, single-family home.
TABLE 10: WATHEN CASTANOS 1622 AHE LIGHTING DESIGN AND LOAD REDUCTION OVER 2008 TITLE 24 COMPLIANT
DESIGN
Low AHE
Non AHE fixture Low High AHE
Quan Load High Load AHE AHE Total
Space Type type (builder Load Load Load
tity Total Total (W) Fixture Quantity Load
original) (W) (W) (W)
(W) (W)
Fluorescent
Kitchen 13 26 6 78 156 Cree CR6 12 6 72
Downlight
Ceiling Fan Satco
Dining Incandescent 40 60 4 160 240 LED 9.8 5 49
Light Kit Lamps
Cree CR6 12 2 24
Fluorescent
Great Room Surface Mount 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 4 48
Fixture
Ceiling Fan
Master
Incandescent 40 60 4 160 240 Cree CR6 12 4 48
Bedroom
Light Kit
Master Fluorescent
13 26 3 39 78 Cree CR6 12 3 36
Bathroom Downlight
Satco
Fluorescent
26 52 2 52 104 LED 9.8 8 78.4
Vanity
Lamps
Linear
Master Cree
Fluorescent 112 128 1 112 128 37 1 37
Closet CS14
Fixture (4 lamp)
Fluorescent
Bedroom (2) Surface Mount 13 26 2 26 52 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Fixture
Fluorescent
Bedroom
Surface Mount 13 26 2 26 52 Cree CR6 12 2 24
(3)/Study
Fixture
Satco
Fluorescent
Bathroom 13 26 2 26 26 LED 9.8 2 19.6
Downlight
Lamps
Satco
Fluorescent
13 26 3 39 78 LED 9.8 3 29.4
Vanity
Lamps
Satco
Fluorescent
Laundry 13 26 1 13 26 LED 9.8 2 19.6
Downlight
Lamps
Linear
Cree
Garage Fluorescent 112 128 1 112 128 37 1 37
CS14
Fixture (4 lamp)
Fluorescent
Entry Surface Mount 13 26 2 26 52 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Fixture
Fluorescent
Hallway Surface Mount 13 26 2 26 52 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Fixture
TOTAL 908 1438 594
AHE Load
34.6% 58.7%
Reduction
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NorthWest Homes provided a single-story, single-family home building plan using their
2,205 square foot floor plan shown in Figure 9.
FIGURE 9: NORTHWEST SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, FLOOR PLAN 2205
Table 11 contains the specified lighting design and calculated load reduction over the 2008
compliant lighting design the builder typically implemented at the time of this installation.
The specifications define dedicated sockets types but do not specify source wattages. The
project team specified possible low and high source wattages for socket types in the
‘original’ lighting package in Table 11. In comparison to the 2008 Title 24 compliant design,
the lighting package resulted in a calculated load reduction of 37 to 61% for the one-story,
single-family home.
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TABLE 11: NORTHWEST HOMES 2205 AHE LIGHTING DESIGN AND LOAD REDUCTION OVER 2008 TITLE 24 COMPLIANT
DESIGN
Non AHE
Low AHE
fixture Low High AHE
Space Load High Load AHE AHE Total
type Load Load Quantity Load
Type Total Total (W) Fixture Quantity Load
(builder (W) (W) (W)
(W) (W)
original)
Can
Kitchen Fluorescent
13 26 6 78 156 Cree CR6 12 6 72
Ceiling Light
Nook Incandescent
40 43 1 40 43 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Can
Pantry Fluorescent
13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Great
Fan with Light 13 43 3 39 129 Cree CR6 12 4 48
Room
- - - -
Flush
Incandescent
40 43 1 40 43
Ceiling Light
Entry Incandescent
40 43 2 80 86 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Flush
Hallways Incandescent
40 43 3 120 129 Cree CR6 12 3 36
Ceiling Light
Office Incandescent
40 43 1 40 43 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Bathroom Wall mount Illumis
40 43 2 80 86 41.1 1 41.1
2 Incandescent Lamps
Water Ceiling Light
40 43 1 40 43 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Closet Incandescent
Bedroom
2
Bedroom
3
Coat Can
13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Closet Fluorescent
Utility Ceiling Linear
28 32 1 28 32 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Room Fluorescent
Ceiling Linear Cree
Garage 28 32 3 84 96 38 1 38
Fluorescent CS14
Ceiling Light
Porch Fluorescent
13 26 6 78 156 Cree CR6 12 6 72
Exterior
Wall mount Illumis
Wall 13 26 4 52 104 13.7 4 54.8
Fluorescent Lamps
Sconce
Master
Bedroom
Master Ceiling Linear
28 32 1 28 32 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Closet Fluorescent
Master Wall mount Illumis
40 43 2 80 86 41.1 2 82.2
Bathroom Incandescent Lamps
Ceiling Light
Fluorescent
13 26 2 26 52 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Water Ceiling Light
40 43 1 40 43 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Closet Incandescent
TOTAL 1,116 1,798 708.1

AHE Load
36.6% 60.6%
Reduction
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Meritage Homes provided a two-story, single-family home building plan for their 3,085
square foot floor plan, shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11.
FIGURE 10: MERITAGE FIRST FLOOR, SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, FLOOR PLAN 3085
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FIGURE 11: MERITAGE SECOND FLOOR, SINGLE-FAMILY HOME, FLOOR PLAN 3085
Table 12 contains the specified AHE lighting design and calculated load reduction over the
2008 compliant lighting design the builder typically implemented at the time of this
installation. The specifications define dedicated sockets types but do not specify source
wattages. The project team specified possible low and high source wattages for socket
types in the ‘original’ lighting package in Table 12. In comparison to the 2008 Title 24
compliant design, the AHE lighting package resulted in a calculated load reduction of 0% to
11% for the two-story, single-family home.
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TABLE 12: MERITAGE 3085 AHE LIGHTING DESIGN AND LOAD REDUCTION OVER 2008 TITLE 24 COMPLIANT DESIGN
Non AHE Low High

Low High AHE
fixture type Load Load Quanti
Space Type Load Load Quantity AHE Fixture AHE Source Fixture AHE Total Load (W)
(builder Total Total ty
(W) (W) Load (W)
original) (W) (W)
Great Room Fan/Dome 26 52 1 26 52 Fan/Dome CREE CR6 12 4 48
Fluorescent LED
Kitchen 13 26 4 52 104 Cree CR6 12 4 48
downlight Downlight
Fluorescent
19 37 2 38 74 - - - - -
Undercabinet
Optional LED
13 26 2 26 52 CREE TW 13.5 2 27
Pendant Pendant
Closet 13 26 13 26 LED Dome Cree TW 13.5 2 27
Powder Room Vanity 26 52 1 26 52 Vanity CREE TW 13.5 2 27
Fluorescent LED
Dining 13 26 1 13 26 Illumis Lamp 13.7 5 68.5
downlight Chandelier
Owner's Entry Dome 13 26 1 13 26 Dome CREE TW 13.5 2 27
Fluorescent LED
Pocket Office 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 1 12
downlight Downlight
Fluorescent LED
Nook 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 2 24
downlight Downlight
Fluorescent LED
Pantry 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 2 24
downlight Downlight
Exterior
Porch Recessed 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 2 24
Ceiling
Wall Mount
Exterior lights Wall mount 13 26 1 13 26 Illumis Lamp 13.7 3 41.1
Exterior
1x4 T8
Garage 1x4 T8 Fixture 60 70 1 60 70 CREE T8 44 2 88
Fixture
Fluorescent LED
Foyer 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 2 24
downlight Downlight
Fluorescent LED
Stairs 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 2 24
downlight Downlight
Fluorescent LED
Linen closet 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 1 12
downlight Downlight
Bathroom Vanity 26 52 1 26 52 Vanity CREE TW 27 1 27
Integrated
Fluorescent
Hallway 13 26 1 13 26 LED Cree CR6 12 4 48
downlight
Downlight
1x4 T8
Laundry 1x4 T8 Fixture 60 70 1 60 70 CREE T8 44 1 44
Fixture
Attic E26 Socket 13 26 1 13 26 E26 socket CREE TW 13.5 1 13.5
Game room Fan/Dome 52 104 1 52 104 Fan/Dome CREE TW 54 1 54
Fluorescent LED
Bath 2 13 26 1 13 26 Cree TW 13.5 3 40.5
downlight Downlight
Feit
Bedrooms Dome 26 52 1 26 52 Dome 4.9 6 29.4
Candelabra
- - - - - - Dome Feit A-Lamp 10 3 30
Bedroom Walk in Closets Dome 13 26 1 13 26 Dome Cree TW 13.5 6 81
Feit
Master Bedroom Fan/Dome 52 104 1 52 104 Fan/Dome 4.9 4 19.6
Candelabra
Master Closet Dome 13 26 1 13 26 Dome Illumis 13.7 4 54.8
Fluorescent LED
Master Bathroom 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 1 12
downlight Downlight
LED Vanity Illumis 13.7 6 82.2
Cree TW 12 2 24
Fluorescent LED
Bath 3 13 26 1 13 26 Cree CR6 12 1 12
downlight Downlight
TOTAL (W) 678 1254 1117.6
AHE Load Reduction (%) - 11%
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The project team considered a multi-family home builder for inclusion in the program. The
provided building plan is shown in Figure 12. Table 13 contains the specified AHE lighting
design and calculated load reduction over the 2008 compliant lighting design the builder
typically implemented at the time of this installation. In comparison to the 2008 Title 24
compliant design, the AHE lighting package resulted in a calculated load reduction of 50%
for one unit of the multi-family home.
FIGURE 12: HERITAGE COMMONS MULTI-FAMILY HOME BUILDING PLAN
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TABLE 13: MULTI- FAMILY HOME AHE LIGHTING DESIGN AND LOAD REDUCTION OVER 2008 TITLE 24 COMPLIANT DESIGN
Non AHE fixture Original Original AHE AHE

Original AHE AHE
Space Type type (builder Load Total Load Load Total
Quantity Fixture Quantity
original) (W) (W) (W) Load (W)
Fluorescent
Kitchen 26 4 104 Cree CR6 12 4 48
Down light
Philips
Dining Progress Pendant 100 1 100 Ledino 22.5 1 22.5
Pendant
Fluorescent
Entry 22 1 22 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Down light
GU-24
Vanity
Fixture
Bath Fluorescent 17 2 34 13.7 3 41.1
with
Illumis
Lamps
Fluorescent
13 1 13 Cree CR6 12 1 12
Down light
TOTAL (W) 273.0 135.6
AHE Load
Reduction 50.3
(%)
LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

The installation of the AHE lighting systems did not require additional installation techniques
by the construction team compared to 2008 Title 24 compliant systems. Photographs of an
AHE lighting system installed in a Wathen Castanos model home are provided below.
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FIGURE 13: AHE LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN KITCHEN
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FIGURE 14: AHE LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN LIVING ROOM
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FIGURE 15: AHE LIGHTING SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN BATHROOM
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The cost of AHE lighting components have reduced over the course of this project, with
integrated high quality, high efficacy LED downlights ranging in price from $25 to $50 and
high quality, high efficacy LED replacement lamps ranging from $7 to $25 as of the time of
this report. Detailed AHE lighting system cost information for the demonstration sites are
contained in Table 14, 15, and 16. Costs for lighting system components utilized in both the
2008 Title 24 compliant and AHE lighting designs are not included. For instance, downlight
housings and control components are not listed.
TABLE 14: WATHEN CASTANOS 1622 AHE LIGHT SOURCE COST INFORMATION
Price per Total Price per

Space Type AHE Fixture AHE Quantity
Fixture ($) Space Type ($)
Kitchen Cree CR6 6 $25 $150
LED Chandelier and

Dining 1 $408 $408
Satco LED Lamps
Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Great Room Cree CR6 4 $25 $100
Master Bedroom Cree CR6 5 $25 $125
Master Bathroom Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Satco LED Lamp 8 $29 $232
Master Closet Cree CS14 1 $407 $407
Bedroom (2) Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Bedroom (3)/Study Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Dome Fixture and

Bathroom 2 $29 $58
Satco LED Lamps
Vanity Fixture and

3 $29 $87
Satco LED Lamps
Laundry Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Garage Cree CS14 1 $407 $407
Entry Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Hallway Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
TOTAL $2,324
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TABLE 15: NORTHWEST HOMES 2205 AHE LIGHT SOURCE COST INFORMATION
Total Price
Price per
Space Type AHE Fixture AHE Quantity per Space
Fixture ($)
Type ($)
Kitchen Cree CR6 6 $25 $150
Nook Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Pantry Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Great Room Cree CR6 4 $25 $100
Entry Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Hallways Cree CR6 3 $25 $75
Office Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Bathroom 2 Illumis Lamps 3 $27 $81
Water Closet Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Bedroom 2 Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Bedroom 3 Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Coat Closet Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Utility Room Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Garage Cree CS14 1 $407 $407
Porch Cree CR6 6 $25 $150

Exterior Wall
Illumis Lamps 4 $27 $108
Sconces
Master
Cree CR6 4 $25 $100
Bedroom
Master Closet Cree CR6 2 $25 $50

Master
Illumis Lamps 2 $27 $54
Bathroom
Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Water Closet Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
TOTAL $1,675
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TABLE 16: MERITAGE 3085 AHE LIGHT SOURCE COST INFORMATION
Price per Total Price

AHE
Space Type AHE Fixture Quantity Fixture per Space
Source
($) Type ($)
Great Room Fan/Dome CREE TW 4 $15 $60
Kitchen LED Downlight Cree CR6 4 $25 $100
Optional Pendant CREE TW 2 $15 $30
Closet LED Dome CREE TW 2 $15 $30
Powder Room Vanity CREE TW 2 $15 $30

Illumis
Dining Chandelier 5 $27 $135
Lamps
Owner's Entry Dome CREE TW 2 $15 $30
Pocket Office LED Downlight Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Nook LED Downlight Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Pantry LED Downlight Cree CR6 2 $25 $50

Illumis
Porch Exterior Ceiling 2 $27 $54
Lamp
Wall Mount Illumis
Exterior lights 3 $27 $81
Exterior Lamp
Garage 1x4 T8 Fixture CREE T8 2 $35 $70
Foyer LED Downlight Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Stairs LED Downlight Cree CR6 2 $25 $50
Linen Closet LED Downlight Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Bathroom Vanity CREE TW 2 $15 $30
Integrated LED
Hallway Cree CR6 4 $25 $100
Downlight
Laundry 1x4 T8 Fixture CREE T8 1 $35 $35
Attic E26 socket CREE TW 1 $15 $15
Game room Fan/Dome CREE TW 4 $15 $60
Bath 2 LED Downlight Cree TW 3 $15 $45

Feit
Bedrooms Dome 6 $7 $42
Candelabra
Feit A-
Dome 3 $7 $21
Lamp
Walk in Closet Dome CREE TW 6 $15 $90
Master Feit
Fan/Dome 4 $7 $28
Bedroom Candelabra
Master Closet Dome Illumis 4 $27 $108
Master
LED Downlight Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
Bathroom
LED Vanity Illumis 6 $27 $162
Bath 3 LED Downlight Cree CR6 1 $25 $25
TOTAL $1,656
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SYSTEM PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The project team monitored the builder and homeowner end-user satisfaction, photometric
performance and energy consumption of the installed AHE lighting systems according to the
test method outlined in this report. The results of the system performance evaluation are
provided below.
SURVEY RESPONSES
To capture builder and homeowner end-user experiences with the AHE lighting systems
deployed for evaluation in this project, the project team developed survey tools in order to
collect feedback in a rigorous manner. The results of the surveys will be used to better
understand barriers to market adoption of AHE lighting systems and inform the
recommendations for next steps. Responses to the builder and homeowner surveys are
included in the following sections.
BUILDER SURVEY RESPONSES

The three participating builders completed the AHE lighting system installation. The survey
response below is for Wathen Castanos (WC), Northwest Homes (NH) and Meritage Homes
(MH):
Q: What is the primary driver(s) for lighting specification choices?

• WC: Cost and Title 24 Code Requirements
• NH: Title 24 Code Requirements, then customer preference
• MH: Cost without sacrificing product reliability, and then Title 24 Code Requirements
Q: At what point in your design process are appliance or energy codes such
as T24 considered?
• WC: In the plan design stage
• NH: Beginning, before plans are submitted for plan check review
• MH: When determining the lighting schedule
Q: How often is your initial plan altered in order to comply with T24
requirements?
• WC: Typically not until there is a mandated code update.
• NH: About 50% of the time, although T24 is considered throughout all designs.
• MH: Very rarely to comply, more often to exceed T24 requirements. Typically
altered to take advantage of local utility incentives.
Q: What is your typical budget for lighting in a small, mid-sized, and large
home?
• WC: Small: $500; Mid-Sized: $800; Large: $1,900
• NH: Small: $2,000; Mid-Sized: $3,000; Large: $4,000
• MH: Small: $500; Mid-Sized: $850; Large: $1,400
Q: Does the lighting design or technologies used vary depending on the

locale or price-point of the home? If so, how?
• WC: Yes, the high end homes will typically have a higher quality finish on the light
fixtures.
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• NH: Yes, we allow approximately $1.25 per square foot of the home for lighting and
ceiling fans. We use a lot of LED recessed can lighting in kitchens and hallways as
standard. The electrical contractor includes those in his bid about $90.00 each.
• MH: Yes, location and the associated market affect this decision. Builder competition
also influences if LED lighting or solar is offered as a way to differentiate ourselves.
Q: Compared to other building systems, how large an impact does lighting
have on a home’s budget (as a percent)?
• WC: Less than 1%
• NH: Including cost increase for high efficiency lighting due to lack of product
availability, about 15%
• MH: About 0.2%
Q: How difficult is it to find Title 24 compliant products for each of the
following product categories?
Not Somewhat Very Not

Difficult Difficult Difficult Applicable
GU-24 MH WC, NH
Integral LEDs vs. replacement lamps WC, NH, MH
Quick connects WC, NH MH
New track lighting requirements WC, NH MH
Q: How often do homeowners ask for a lighting change after construction is

completed?
• WC: Almost Never
• NH: Often
• MH: Almost Never
Q: Do they try to replace luminaires with non-compliant alternatives?
• WC: Occasionally
• NH: Often
• MH: Almost Never
Q: What role do the utility companies play in your lighting design decision
making process?
• WC: Rebates and Incentives
• NH: None, Title 24 only
• MH: None
Q: What challenges do you foresee arising that will make AHE compliance
difficult?
• WC: Economics – price of high efficacy products, 90 CRI; Product availability – most
products can’t be quickly purchased at hardware stores
• NH: Economics – price of high efficacy products, 90 CRI; Product availability – most
• MH: Economics – price of high efficacy products, 90 CRI; Product availability – most
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Q: With integral LED luminaires becoming part of Title 24 compliance, do

you foresee any issues with end-users adopting this lighting appliance?
• WC: No. It will become the norm and current home owners do not like fluorescent
fixtures.
• NH: No, the lighting quality of new LED lights seem to be acceptable to most buyers.
• MH: No, not with the LED light quality and longevity. Cost may be an issue.
Changing components rather than bulbs may be an issue.
HOMEOWNER SURVEY RESPONSES

At the time of this report, all participating demonstration homes had been occupied for
sufficient time to collect survey responses. The homeowner survey response provided
below is for the Wathen Castanos 1622 homeowner (WC), NorthWest Homes 2205
homeowners (NH1 and NH2), and Meritage Homes 3085 homeowner (MH):
Q: Please compare the lighting in your new home to the lighting in your
previous home. Do you think that each of the following aspects of lighting is
better, worse, or the same in your new home?
I don’t
Better Worse The same
know
WC, NH1,
I like the color of the light… MH
NH2
WC, NH1,
The light levels in the space are… MH
NH2
Objects under the light look… NH1, NH2 WC MH
The aesthetic of the fixtures are… NH1, NH2 MH WC
The lighting controllability is… WC, NH2 MH, NH1
The glare of the lighting is… NH1, NH2 MH WC
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Q: Rate your satisfaction with the AHE lighting in each room type in your
new home. Use the following scale:
1: Extremely dissatisfied
2: Dissatisfied
3: No difference in satisfaction from lighting in last home
4: Satisfied
5: Extremely satisfied
WC Responses:
• Kitchen: Satisfied
• Bathroom: No difference in the satisfaction from lighting in last home.
• Common Living Spaces: Satisfied
• Bedrooms: Satisfied
• Dining Room: No difference in the satisfaction from lighting in last home.
• Garage: No difference in the satisfaction from lighting in last home.
NH1 Responses:
• Bathroom: Satisfied
• Common Living Spaces: Extremely Satisfied
• Dining Room: Dissatisfied
• Garage: Extremely Dissatisfied
NH2 Responses:
• Kitchen: Dissatisfied (no undercounter lighting)
• Common Living Spaces: Extremely Satisfied
• Dining Room: Satisfied
• Garage: Extremely Dissatisfied
MH Responses:
• Common Living Spaces: Satisfied
• Dining Room: Satisfied
• Garage: No difference in the satisfaction from lighting in last home.
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Q: What type of lighting did you use in your previous home?

WC Response:
a. Linear fluorescent
b. Incandescent
c. CFLs
NH1 Response:
b. Incandescent
c. CFLs
d. Other: Halogen Under Counter
NH2 Response:
b. Incandescent
c. CFLs
d. Other: Halogen
MH Response: Incandescent
Q: For one standard, residential, screw-base light fixture, what is the most
that you would be willing to pay for a single light bulb?
• WC Response: $11-15
• NH1 Response: $6-10
• NH2 Response: $1-5
• MH Response: $1-5
Q: Rate your familiarity with the following topics. Use the following scale:
1: I have never heard of it before
2: I have heard of this, but am not sure exactly what it means
3: I am familiar with this concept, but not an expert
4: I am an expert when it comes to this concept
WC Response:
• GU-24 based lamps: I have never heard of it before
• LED replacement lamps: I am familiar with this concept, but not an expert.
• Integral LED luminaires: I have heard of this, but am not sure exactly what it
means
• Adaptive lighting controls: I have never heard of it before
• Color Rendering Index: I am familiar with this concept, but not an expert
• Correlated Color Temperature: I have heard of this, but am not sure exactly what
it means
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NH1 Response:
• Integral LED luminaires: I have never heard of it before
• Adaptive lighting controls: I have heard of this, but am not sure exactly what it
means
it means
NH2 Response:
• GU-24 based lamps: I am familiar with this concept, but not an expert.
• Integral LED luminaires: I have never heard of it before
• Adaptive lighting controls: I am familiar with this concept, but not an expert.
• Color Rendering Index: I have never heard of it before
• Correlated Color Temperature: I have never heard of it before
MH Response:
• Integral LED luminaires: I have heard of this, but am not sure exactly what it
means
• Adaptive lighting controls: I have heard of this, but am not sure exactly what it
means
it means
Q: How important to you is the ability to maintain your own lighting within
your home? (Replace burnt-out light bulbs/fixtures, repair or replace
controls etc.)
• WC Response: Important that I can replace light bulbs only.
• NH1 Response: Not at all important. I can pay a technician to do those tasks.
• NH2 Response: Important that I can perform any maintenance task necessary.
MH Response: Important that I can replace light bulbs only.
SYSTEM MONITORING RESULTS

The project team monitored the energy and photometric performance of the installed AHE
lighting systems according to the test method outlined in this report. Results are provided
below.
PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE
The project team characterized the photometric performance of the AHE lighting system
installed at the Wathen Castanos 1622 home utilizing the recommended practices from the
Illuminating Engineering Society’s The Lighting Handbook, Tenth Edition. The Lighting for
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Residential Applications chapter was referenced to identify target applications and tasks for
residences with specific lighting requirements. The project team collected illuminance
measurements for the living, kitchen, dining and bathroom applications. Results and
recommended light levels are summarized in Table 17.
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TABLE 17: WATHEN CASTANOS 1622 MEASURED ILLUMINANCE

Horizontal Vertical Measured Measured
Application and Illuminance Illuminance Horizontal Vertical
Notes
Task Target Target Illuminance Illuminance
(Avg fc) (Avg fc) (Avg fc) (Avg fc)
E_h @floor;
Living Room 3 3 5.3 N/A
E_v @ 4'AFF
Dining Room 21.0 N/A
E_h @table plane;

Formal 5 2 - -
E_v @ 4'AFF
E_h @table plane;
Informal 10 4 - -
E_v @ 4'AFF
E_h @table plane;
Study Use 20 5 - -
E_v @ 4'AFF
Kitchen
E_h @eating
Breakfast Area 20 5 34.8 29.7 surfaces;
E_v @ 4'AFF
E_v, @face of
Cabinets - 5 - 24.6
cabinets
E_h @cooking
Cooktops 30 5 20.7 20.5
surfaces
General 5 - 31.4 27.1 E_h @floor
Preparation
50 7.5 19.4 15.9 E_h @prep surfaces
Counters
Sinks 30 5 36.2 22.6 E_h @top of sink
Bathroom
E_h @floor;
Shower 5 - 55.2 180.9
E_v @ 3'AFF
Toilet 10 - 30.4 27.2 E_h @floor
E_h @floor;
Vanity (Grooming) 30 - 50.1 34.2
E_v @ 5'AFF
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ENERGY USE MONITORING
Energy use data collected at the demonstration sites over the course of this effort is
provided in this section. Detailed lighting load profiles are provided in Appendix D. Raw
data is available upon request. A comparison of estimated and measured lighting energy
use is provided in Table 18. Estimated annual lighting energy use assumes 1.8 hours of use
per day. 11
TABLE 18: SUMMARY OF CALCULATED AND MEASURED LIGHTING ENERGY USE
Lighting Calculated Estimated

Measured
Area Schedule Measured Annual Lighting Annual Lighting
Site Peak Lighting
(sf) Calculated LPD Energy Use Energy Use
Load (kW)
Load (kW) (kWh) (kWh)
Wathen
1622 0.59 0.46 0.28 1,096 302.2
Castanos
North
2205 0.71 0.62 0.28 450.9 407.3
West Homes
Meritage
3085 1.12 1.11 0.36 1300.4 729.3
Homes
Wathen Castanos 1622

Daily lighting energy use profiles at the Wathen Castanos 1622 demonstration home are
provided below. In addition, cumulative results over the course of the monitoring period are
included. Date gaps in data are due to network errors. Days with missing data were
dropped from the analysis resulting in 157 days of monitored energy use spanning
November 19, 2014 to May 25, 2015.
The lighting energy use averages 3.00 kWh per day. Extrapolating this average for an
assumed usage of 365 days per year, results in a calculated annual energy use of 1,096
kWh.
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US DOE 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization, pg. 42, table 4.15
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/2010-lmc-final-jan-2012.pdf
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0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
11/19/2014 5.00
11/24/2014
11/29/2014
12/4/2014
12/9/2014
12/27/2014
1/1/2015
1/6/2015
1/11/2015
1/16/2015
1/28/2015
2/2/2015
2/7/2015
2/12/2015
2/17/2015
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2/22/2015
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2/27/2015
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3/4/2015
3/9/2015
3/14/2015
3/19/2015
3/24/2015
3/29/2015
Daily Lighting Energy Use (kWh)
4/3/2015
4/8/2015
FIGURE 17: WEEKLY ENERGY USE FOR WATHEN CASTANOS 1622 DEMONSTRATION HOME
4/13/2015
FIGURE 16: TOTAL DAILY ENERGY USE FOR WATHEN CASTANOS 1622 DEMONSTRATION HOME
4/18/2015
4/23/2015
4/28/2015
5/3/2015
5/8/2015
5/13/2015
5/18/2015
5/23/2015
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Energy use per day is provided based on sunrise and sunset definitions to identify day and
night lighting energy use.
FIGURE 18: ENERGY USE PER DAY OVER MONITORING PERIOD DURATION
NorthWest Homes 2205

Daily lighting energy use profiles at the NorthWest Homes 2205 demonstration home are
provided below. In addition, cumulative results over the course of the monitoring period are
included for the 176 days spanning October 29, 2014 to April 20, 2015.
The lighting energy use averages 1.24 kWh per day. Extrapolating this average for an
assumed usage of 365 days per year, results in a calculated annual energy use of 450.9
kWh.
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0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
10/29/2014
11/3/2014
11/8/2014
11/13/2014
11/18/2014
11/23/2014
11/28/2014
12/3/2014
12/8/2014
12/13/2014
12/18/2014
12/23/2014
12/28/2014
1/2/2015
1/7/2015
1/12/2015
PG&E’s Emerging Technologies Program
1/17/2015
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1/22/2015
1/27/2015
2/1/2015
2/6/2015
2/11/2015
2/16/2015
2/21/2015
FIGURE 19: TOTAL ENERGY USE FOR NORTHWEST HOMES 2205 DEMONSTRATION HOME
2/26/2015
3/3/2015
3/8/2015
3/13/2015
3/18/2015
3/23/2015
3/28/2015
4/2/2015
4/7/2015
4/12/2015
4/17/2015
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FIGURE 20: WEEKLY CUMULATIVE ENERGY USE FOR NORTHWEST HOMES 2205 DEMONSTRATION HOME
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Meritage 3085
Daily energy use profiles for the ceiling fan and lighting loads at the Meritage 3085
demonstration home are provided below. Post-data collection, one receptacle was identified
as being on the lighting circuit. This is included in the 75 days of monitored energy use
below, spanning January 31, 2015 to April 15, 2015.
The monitored energy use averages 3.56 kWh per day. Extrapolating this average for an
assumed usage of 365 days per year, this results in a calculated annual lighting related
energy use of 1,300 kWh.

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0
1/31/2015
2/3/2015
2/6/2015
2/9/2015
2/12/2015
2/15/2015
2/18/2015
2/21/2015
2/24/2015
2/27/2015
3/2/2015
3/5/2015
3/8/2015
3/11/2015
3/14/2015
3/17/2015
3/20/2015
3/23/2015
3/26/2015
3/29/2015
4/1/2015
4/4/2015
4/7/2015
4/10/2015
4/13/2015
FIGURE 22: TOTAL ENERGY USE FOR MERITAGE 3085 DEMONSTRATION HOME
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FIGURE 23: WEEKLY CUMULATIVE ENERGY USE FOR MERITAGE 3085 DEMONSTRATION HOME
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Over the duration of the project, product availability and cost barriers to the adoption of
AHE lighting for residential applications were identified. Participating builders unanimously
responsed that challenges for builders to be compliant with AHE lighting requirements
include the economics associated with AHE lighting products and the limited availability of
AHE lighting products that can be quickly purchased at a hardware store. For the AHE
lighting designs implemented in this study, two of the three AHE lighting designs exceeded
the typical lighting budget for the builders.
Programmatic recommendations to overcome these barriers, if enacted, will help increase

widespread adoption of AHE systems. Lighting systems that comply with the AHE definition
range in performance and cost. These ranges are predominantly linked to the lighting
system’s electrical architecture, affecting controls compatibility, heat transfer and allowable
installation locations, system efficiency, light quality, light output and component cost. With
recent developments in LED technology and electrical architecture, Edison-based
replacement lamp performance has improved and cost has reduced dramatically.
In addition to fixture integrated and GU-24 socket LED lighting solutions, it is recommended
that the AHE definition include lighting fixtures equipped with Edison sockets and installed
with an Edison base source complying with the high-efficacy, high-quality requirements. If
enacted, the increased product availability and reduced cost of the Edison-based LED lamps
meeting the high-efficacy, high-quality requirements will help overcome barriers to the
adoption of AHE lighting for residential applications.
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APPENDIX A – SURVEY QUESTIONS

BUILDER SURVEY CONTENT
1. Describe the lighting design process for your team.
• What is the primary driver(s) for lighting specification choices? (i.e., cost, T24
requirements, customer preference, fixture availability, etc.)
• At what point in your design process are appliance or energy codes such as T24
considered?
• How often is your initial plan altered in order to comply with T24 requirements?
2. What is your typical budget for lighting in a small, mid-sized, and large home?
• Does the lighting design or technologies used vary depending on the locale or price-
point of the home? If so, how?
• Compared to other building systems, how large an impact does lighting have on a
home’s budget (as a percent)?
3. How difficult is it to find Title 24 compliant products for each of the following product
categories?
Not Somewhat Very
Difficult Difficult Difficult
GU-24 familiarity
Integral LEDs vs. replacement lamps
Quick connects
New track lighting requirements
4. How often do homeowners ask for a lighting change after construction is completed?
(Never, Almost Never, Occasionally, Often)
• Do they try to replace luminaires with non-compliant alternatives? (Never, Almost
Never, Occasionally, Often)
5. What role do the utility companies play in your lighting design decision making process?
• Rebates and Incentives
• Marketing tools
• Other tasks?
6. What challenges do you foresee arising that will make AHE compliance difficult?
• Economics – price of high efficacy products, 90 CRI
• Education – does install team need to learn how to install new technologies?
• Product availability – most products can’t be quickly purchased at hardware stores
• Other?
7. With integral LED luminaires becoming part of Title 24 compliance, do you foresee any
issues with end-users adopting this lighting appliance?
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HOMEOWNER SURVEY CONTENT

2. Please compare the lighting in your new home to the lighting in your previous home. Do
you think that each of the following aspects of lighting is better, worse, or the same in
your new home?
Better Worse The same I don’t know

I like the color of the light…
The light levels in the space are…
Objects under the light look…
The aesthetic of the fixtures are…
The lighting controllability is…
The glare of the lighting is…
3. Rate your satisfaction with the AHE lighting in each room type in your new home. Use
the following scale:
1: Extremely dissatisfied
2: Dissatisfied
2: No difference in satisfaction from lighting in last home
3: Satisfied
4: Extremely satisfied
• Kitchen 1 2 3 4 5
• Bathroom 1 2 3 4 5
• Common Living Spaces 1 2 3 4 5
• Bedrooms 1 2 3 4 5
• Dining Room 1 2 3 4 5
• Garage 1 2 3 4 5
4. What type of lighting did you use in your previous home? Circle all that apply.
b. Incandescent
c. CFLs
d. LEDs
e. Other: _______________
f. I don’t know
5. For one standard, residential, screw-base light fixture, what is the most that you would
be willing to pay for a single light bulb?
a. $1-5
b. $6-10
c. $11-15
d. $16+
6. Rate your familiarity with the following topics. Use the following scale:
1: I have never heard of it before
2: I have heard of this, but am not sure exactly what it means
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3: I am familiar with this concept, but not an expert

4: I am an expert when it comes to this concept
• GU-24 based lamps 1 2 3 4

• LED replacement lamps 1 2 3 4
• Integral LED luminaires 1 2 3 4
• Adaptive lighting controls 1 2 3 4
• Color Rendering Index 1 2 3 4
• Correlated Color Temperature 1 2 3 4
7. How important to you is the ability to maintain your own lighting within your home?
(Replace burnt-out light bulbs/fixtures, repair or replace controls etc.)
1. Not at all important. I can pay a technician to do those tasks.
2. Important that I can replace light bulbs only.
3. Important that I can replace light bulbs and ballasts/drivers/associated
electronics.
4. Important that I can perform any maintenance task necessary.
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APPENDIX B – AHE COMPLIANT PRODUCTS

CEILING-MOUNTED RECESSED LUMINAIRES
EFFICACY
PRODUCT CCT CRI WATTS
(Lumens / Watt)
Cree LED Lighting
4" ROUND DOWNLIGHT 2700 K 90 13 W 50

KR4-9L-27K-***V / KR4T-SSGC-**
Dasal Architectural Lighting
QUADRA LED TRIM 3000 K 95 12 W 52

2-500-**-BRO-FL-9027-800
Dasal Architectural Lighting

STAR LITE "XIC" LED TRIM 2700 K 91 12 W 51
2-167-01-BRO-FL-9027-800
Designers Fountain
6" DIMMABLE 3000 K 95 14 W 61

LED6741A**30
dmf Lighting
4", 5", 6" LED 2700 K 90 15 W 67

DRD2M10927
Elite Lighting
4" LED RETROFIT MODULE 3000 K 90 11 W 61

RL428-650L-DIMTR-120-30K-90-W-WH
Energy Savings Technology
2" ADJUSTABLE LED 2964 K 92 15 W 55

DL2-D3
Fahrenheit Lighting
6"LED 2700 K 90 13 W 62

DME8927
Halo , Eaton's Cooper Lighting business
NARROW FLOOD LIGHT 2700 K 90 10 W 69

RA406927NFLWH
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EFFICACY
(Lumens / Watt)
Iris Products
3.5" APERTURE 2700 K 90 15 W 45

P3LED09FL40927E-E3MRC
Liton
6" GU24 LED REFLECTOR 2700 K 85 12 W 48

LRELD602C-L10-T27
MaxLite
6" RETROFIT 2700 K 81 12 W 63

RR61227WC
Mini LED MultiSpot
MULTI-SPOT LIGHT 3000 K 90 11 W 59

MT-3LD*11NA-F930-**
Portfolio
4" NEW CONSTRUCTION 3000 K 90 15 W 46

LD4A*D010TE*09927*4LM0H
Prescolite (A Division of Hubbell Lighting)
6" NEW & EXISTING CONSTRUCTION 3500 K 83 12 W 66

LB6LEDA10L27K9 BL
Progress Lighting
6" DOWNLIGHT 3000 K 83 12 W 66

P8071-**/30K9-L10
Tech Lighting
3" FIXED DOWNLIGHT 2700 K 92 17 W 63

E3**W-LH927*
Tech Lighting
4" ADJUSTABLE DOWNLIGHT 3000 K 93 31 W 66

E4**W-LH930*-********-277
HIGH-EFFICACY RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING 27

CEILING-MOUNTED SURFACE LUMINAIRES
EFFICACY
(Lumens / Watt)
Hinkley Lighting
HADLEY 2700 K 90 32 W 65

3301**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
BRANTLEY 2700 K 90 32 W 65

4631**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
BOLLA 2700 K 90 32 W 65

5551**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
FLUSH MOUNT 2700 K 96 32 W 60

5551**-LED
Permlight
12" ROUND CLIPS FLUSH MOUNT 2700 K 90 26 W 64

XXX-5545
Permlight
12" SQUARE FLUSH MOUNT 2700 K 90 26 W 64

XXX-5555
Permlight
12" SQUARE FRAMED FLUSH MOUNT 2700 K 90 26 W 64

XXX-5565
Permlight
CYLINDER FLUSH MOUNT 2700 K 90 13 W 64

XXX-6100
Permlight
RECTANGLE FLUSH MOUNT 2700 K 90 13 W 64

XXX-6115
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CEILING-MOUNTED SUSPENDED LUMINAIRES
EFFICACY
(Lumens / Watt)
Fredrick Ramond
MAPLE LOFT 2700 K 90 6 W 45

FR35002MPL
Fredrick Ramond
WALNUT LOFT 2700 K 90 6 W 45

FR35018WAL
Fredrick Ramond
CHERRY LOFT 2700 K 90 6 W 45

FR35027CHY
Fredrick Ramond
BAMBOO ZEN 2700 K 90 6 W 45

FR46208BAM
Hinkley Lighting
HATHAWAY 2700 K 90 32 W 60

3220**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
ZELDA 2700 K 90 32 W 60

3441**-L720
Hinkley Lighting
BOLLA 2700 K 90 32 W 60

4651**-LED

WALL-MOUNTED LUMINAIRES
EFFICACY
(Lumens / Watt)
Hinkley Lighting
LEX 2700 K 90 15 W 53

2714**
Hinkley Lighting
LANZA 2700 K 90 8 W 60

5590**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
LATITUDE 2700 K 90 8 W 60

5650**-LED
Permlight
SMALL RECTANGLE 2700 K 90 13 W 64

XXX-0910
Permlight
SMALL CYLINDER 2700 K 90 13 W 64

XXX-0940
Permlight
TRIANGLE WALL SCONCE 2700 K 90 13 W 64

XXX-1141
Permlight
LARGE CYLINDER 2700 K 90 26 W 64

XXX-1411
Permlight
SMALL CROSS WINDOW 2700 K 90 13 W 64

XXX-7285
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UNDERCABINET LUMINAIRES
EFFICACY
(Lumens / Watt)
Aion LED
A-TRACK LIGHT ENGINE 2950 K 92 1 W 80

3924-29-**
Diode LED
AVENUE 24 PREMIUM LED TAPE 5000 K 90 2 W 85

DI-24V-AV50-90**
EcoSense
48" ECOSPEC LINEAR 4000 K 90 3 W 58

LCILH-12-27-120-120
EcoSense
12" ECOSPEC LINEAR 4000 K 90 4 W 55

LCISH-12-27-120-120
Nora Lighting
6" LED LIGHT BAR 3000 K 90 3 W 38

NULB-6LED9
Tech Lighting
UNILUME LED LIGHT BAR 3000 K 91 4 W 74

700UCRD07930*-LED
Tech Lighting
UNILUME LED MICRO CHANNEL 3000 K 90 13 W 63
700UMCD304930*
WAC Lighting
INVISLED PRO2 2700 K 90 4 W 81

LED-TX2427-**

VANITY LUMINAIRES
EFFICACY
(Lumens / Watt)
Hinkley Lighting
DARIA 3-LED 2700 K 90 24 W 60

55483**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
DARIA 3-LED 2700 K 90 32 W 60

55484**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
MERIDIAN 3-LED 2700 K 90 24 W 60

5593**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
DUET 2-LED 2700 K 90 16 W 60

5612**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
DUET 5-LED 2700 K 90 40 W 60

5615**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
LATITUDE 4-LED 2700 K 90 32 W 60

5654**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
DAPHNE 2-LED 2700 K 90 16 W 60

5922**-LED
Hinkley Lighting
DAPHNE 5-LED 2700 K 90 40 W 60

5925**-LED
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APPENDIX C – MEASUREMENT AND DATA

COLLECTION EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
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Energy (Percent Registration)

The WattNode Revenue meters are designed for use in 101.5%
applications where revenue-grade or utility-grade accu-
101.0%
racy is required. The WattNode Revenue meters meet
the accuracy requirements of ANSI C12.1 and support 100.5%
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The WatttNode Revenue marks a new level of per- 99.0%
formance for the WattNode brand of electric power 98.5%

meters. The WattNode Revenue electric power meters C12.1 Limit
98.0%
are optimized for tenant submetering in residential and
1% 2% 3% 10% 15% 30% 50% 75% 90% 100%
commercial spaces, PV energy generation metering,
Current (Percent of Fullscale)
UMCS metering on military bases and more.
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1 Precautions
1.1 Only qualified personnel or licensed electri- Line-to- Line-to- WattNode Meter
cians should install the WattNode meter. The Electrical
Neutral Line Service Powered
mains voltages of 120 to 600 Vac can be lethal! Service (or Load) Types
(Vac) (Vac) Type by
1.2 Follow all applicable local and national electri- 1 Phase 2 Wire 120V with neutral 96 – 138 n.a. 3Y-208 N and ØA
cal and safety codes. 1 Phase 2 Wire 230V with neutral (non-U.S.) 184 – 264 n.a. 3Y-400 N and ØA
1.3 The terminal block screws are not insulated. 1 Phase 2 Wire 277V with neutral 222 – 318 n.a. 3Y-480 N and ØA
Do not contact metal tools to the screw termi- 1 Phase 2 Wire 208V no neutral n.a. 166 – 276 3D-240 ØA and ØB
nals if the circuit is live!
1 Phase 2 Wire 240V no neutral n.a. 166 – 276 3D-240 ØA and ØB
1.4 Verify that circuit voltages and currents are
3Y-208 N and ØA
within the proper range for the meter model. 1 Phase 3 Wire 120V/240V with neutral 96 – 138 166 – 276
3D-240 ØA and ØB
1.5 Use only UL listed or UL recognized current
transformers (CTs) with built-in burden resis- 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 208V no neutral n.a. 166 – 276 3D-240 ØA and ØB
tors, that generate 0.333 Vac (333 millivolts AC) 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 400V no neutral (non-U.S.) n.a. 320 – 460 3D-400 ØA and ØB
at rated current. Do not use current output 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 480V no neutral n.a. 384 – 552 3D-480 ØA and ØB
(ratio) CTs such as 1 amp or 5 amp output 3Y-208 N and ØA
CTs: they will destroy the meter and may 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 120V/208V with neutral 96 – 138 166 – 276
create a shock hazard. 3D-240 ØA and ØB
3 Phase 4 Wire Delta 120/208/240V with neutral 96 – 138 166 – 276 3D-240 ØA and ØB
1.6 Protect the line voltage inputs to the meter with
fuses or circuit breakers (not needed for the 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 230V/400V with neutral 3Y-400 N and ØA
184 – 264 320 – 460
neutral or ground wires). See 3.3.1 below. (non-U.S.) 3D-400 ØA and ØB
1.7 Equipment must be disconnected from the 3Y-480 N and ØA
3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 277V/480V with neutral 222 – 318 384 – 552
HAZARDOUS LIVE voltages before access. 3D-480 ØA and ØB
1.8 If the meter is not installed correctly, the safety 3 Phase 4 Wire Delta 240/415/480V with neutral 222 – 318 384 – 552 3D-480 ØA and ØB
protections may be impaired. 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 347V/600V with neutral 278 – 399 480 – 690 3Y-600 N and ØA
Table 1: WattNode Models
1.9 Symbols 2 Overview

Read, understand, and follow all instructions including warnings Congratulations on your purchase of the WattNode® Pulse watt/watt-hour trans-
and precautions before installing and using the product. ducer. The WattNode meter enables you to make power and energy measure-
ments within electric service panels avoiding the costly installation of subpanels
Potential Shock Hazard from Dangerous High Voltage. and associated wiring. It is designed for use in demand side management
(DSM), submetering, and energy monitoring applications.
2.1 Additional Literature
Functional ground; should be connected to earth ground if possible,
but is not required for safety grounding. See the Continental Control Systems, LLC website (www.ccontrolsys.com)
for product pages, datasheets, and support pages for all WattNode meter mod-
UL Listing mark. This shows the UL and cUL (Canadian) listing els and current transformers. Each WattNode model has an Operating and
mark. Reference Guide with detailed information on the available measurements
and interface.
FCC Mark. This logo indicates compliance with part 15 of the FCC
rules. 2.2 Electrical Service Types
Table 1 above lists the WattNode models and common circuit types. In the
Complies with the regulations of the European Union for Product “Electrical Service Types” column, when two voltages are listed with a slash
Safety and Electro-Magnetic Compatibility. between them, they indicate the line-to-neutral / line-to-line voltages. The
• Low Voltage Directive – EN 61010-1: 2001 “Line-to-Neutral” and “Line-to-Line” columns show the operating ranges for
• EMC Directive – EN 61327: 1997 + A1/1998 + A2/2001 the WattNode meters.
This indicates an AC voltage.
V~ Connect the line voltages to the meter inputs as shown in the following figures
for each service type. See Figure 1 above for an overview.
1
2.2.1 Single-Phase Two-Wire with Neutral See the web article Four Wire Delta Circuits for more information.
This is a common residential and branch circuit connection. Up to three such
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circuits may be monitored with one meter by also using the ØB and ØC inputs. Ground
N Neutral
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ØA L1
N Neutral
ØB L2
ØA Line
ØC L3
ØB
ØC 2.2.7 Grounded Leg Service
In rare cases with delta services or single-phase two-wire services without
2.2.2 Single-Phase Two-Wire No Neutral neutral, one of the phases may be grounded.
This circuit occurs in residential (commonly 120/240 Vac) and some commercial The WattNode meter will correctly measure services with a grounded leg, but
applications. The meter is powered from the ØA and ØB terminals. We recom- the measured voltage and power for the grounded phase will be zero and the
mend connecting the N terminal to ground to provide a clean voltage reference status LEDs (if present) will not light for the grounded phase, because the volt-
for the measurement circuitry (no current will flow through this terminal). age is near zero. Also, this type of service may result in unusual power factors.
See the web article Grounded Leg Services for more information.
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ØA L1
3.1 Installation Checklist
ØB L2 See the sections referenced below for installation details.
ØC Ƒ Mount the WattNode meter (see 3.2).
Ƒ Turn off power before making line voltage connections.
2.2.3 Single-Phase Three-Wire with Neutral Ƒ Connect circuit breakers or fuses and disconnects (see 3.3.1).
This is a common residential service at 120/240 Vac. Ƒ Connect the line voltage wires to the meter’s green terminal block (see
3.3.2).
Ƒ
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source (see 3.4).
N Neutral
Ƒ Connect the twisted white and black wires from the CTs to the black
ØA L1 terminal block on the meter, matching the wire colors to the white and
ØB L2 black dots on the meter label (see 3.4.1).
ØC Ƒ Check that the CT phases match the line voltage phases (see 3.4).
Ƒ Record the CT rated current for each meter, because it will be required
during commissioning.
2.2.4 Three-Phase Three-Wire Delta No Neutral
Ƒ Connect the output terminals of the WattNode meter to the monitoring
This is common in commercial and industrial settings. In some cases, the
equipment (see 3.5).
service may be four-wire, wye but the load may only be three wire (no neutral).
Ƒ Check that all the wires are securely installed in the terminal blocks by
Occasionally, a load will only be connected to two of the three lines (say L1 and tugging on each wire.
L2). For this case, connect the two active lines to the ØA and ØB terminals and
Ƒ Apply power to the meter.
connect two CTs for the two lines.
Ƒ Verify that the LEDs indicate correct operation (see 4.2).
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N Ɣ Protect the meter from temperatures below –30°C (-22°F) or above 55°C
ØA L1 (131°F), excessive moisture, dust, salt spray, or other contamination, using
a NEMA rated enclosure if necessary. The meter requires an environment
ØB L2 no worse than pollution degree 2 (normally only non-conductive pollution;
ØC L3 occasionally, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation).
Ɣ The meter must be installed in an electrical service panel, an enclosure,
2.2.5 Three-Phase Four-Wire Wye with Neutral or a limited access electrical room.
This is a common commercial and industrial service. Ɣ Do not use the meter as a drilling guide; the drill chuck can damage the
screw terminals and metal shavings may fall into the connectors.
The meter has two mounting holes spaced 136.6 mm (5.375 in) apart (center-
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to-center). These mounting holes are normally obscured by the detachable
N Neutral screw terminals. Remove the screw terminals to mark the hole positions and
ØA L1 mount the meter.
ØB L2 Self-tapping #8 sheet metal screws are included. Don’t over-tighten the screws,
as long-term stress on the case can cause cracking.
ØC L3
3.3 Connect Voltage Terminals
2.2.6 Three-Phase Four-Wire Delta with Neutral (Wild Leg) 3.3.1 Circuit Protection
The uncommon four-wire delta electrical service is a three-phase delta service The WattNode meter is considered “permanently connected equipment” and
with a center-tap on one of the transformer windings to create a neutral for requires a disconnect means (circuit breaker, switch, or disconnect) and over-
single-phase loads. current protection (fuse or circuit breaker).
The high-leg or phase with the higher voltage as measured to neutral has tra- The meter only draws 10-30 milliamps, so the rating of any switches, discon-
ditionally been designated “Phase B”. A change to the 2008 NEC now allows nects, fuses, and/or circuit breakers is determined by the wire gauge, the mains
the high leg of a four-wire three-phase delta service to be labeled as the “C” voltage, and the current interrupting rating required.
phase instead of the “B” phase. The WattNode meter will work correctly with
the high-leg connected to ØA, ØB, or ØC. 2
Ɣ The switch, disconnect, or circuit breaker must be as close as practicable To install the CTs, pass the conductor to be measured through the CT and con-
to the meter and must be easy to operate. nect the CT leads to the meter. Always remove power before disconnecting
Ɣ Use circuit breakers or fuses rated for 20 amps or less. any live conductors. Put the line conductors through the CTs as shown in
Figure 1 above.
Ɣ Use ganged circuit breakers when monitoring more than one line voltage.
Ɣ The circuit breakers or fuses must protect the mains terminals labeled CTs are directional. If they are mounted backwards or with their white and black
ØA, ØB, and ØC. If neutral is also protected, then the overcurrent protec- wires swapped the measured power will be negative. The status LEDs indicate
tion device must interrupt both neutral and the ungrounded conductors negative measured power by flashing red.
simultaneously. Split-core CTs can be opened for installation around a conductor. A nylon cable
Ɣ The circuit protection / disconnect system must meet IEC 60947-1 and IEC tie may be secured around the CT to prevent inadvertent opening.
60947-3, as well as all national and local electrical codes.
3.4.1 CT Wiring
3.3.2 Line Wiring
Connect the white and black CT wires to the meter terminals marked ØA CT,
Ɣ Always disconnect power before connecting the line voltage inputs to ØB CT , and ØC CT (see Figure 1 above). Excess length may be trimmed from
the meter. the wires if desired. The current transformers connect to the six position black
Ɣ For the line voltage wires, CCS recommends 16 to 12 AWG stranded wire, screw terminal block. Connect each CT with the white wire aligned with the
type THHN, MTW, or THWN, 600 V. white dot on the label, and the black wire aligned with the black dot. Note the
Ɣ Do not place more than one voltage wire in a screw terminal; use separate order in which the phases are connected, as the line voltage phases must
wire nuts or terminal blocks if needed. match the current phases for accurate power measurement.
Ɣ Verify that the line voltages match the line-to-line Ø-Ø and line-to-neutral 3.5 Connect the Output Signals
Ø-N values printed in the white box on the front label. Ɣ The meter outputs are isolated from dangerous voltages, so you can con-
Connect each line voltage to the appropriate phase; also connect ground and nect them at any time.
neutral (if applicable). The neutral connection “N“ is not required on delta mod- Ɣ If the output wiring is near line voltage wiring, use wires or cables with a
els (3D-240, 3D-400, and 3D-480), but we recommend connecting it to ground 300 V or 600 V rating (not less than the service voltage).
if neutral is not present.
Ɣ If the output wiring is near bare conductors, it should be double insulated
The screw terminals handle wire up to 12 AWG. Connect each voltage line to or jacketed.
the green terminal block as shown in Figure 1 above. After the voltage lines Ɣ You may install two wires into each screw terminal by twisting the wires to-
have been connected, make sure both terminal blocks are fully seated in the gether, inserting them into terminal, and securely tightening. Note: a loose
meter. wire can disable an entire network section.
When power is first applied, check that the LEDs behave normally: on models Ɣ Use twisted-pair cable (unshielded or shielded) to prevent interference.
with status LEDs, if you see them flashing red-green-red-green (see Figure 7),
3.5.1 WattNode Pulse Outputs
the line voltage is too high for this model, so disconnect the power immediately!
Use the following directions when connecting the pulse outputs of a WattNode
3.3.3 Grounding Pulse meter.
The WattNode uses a plastic enclosure, insulation, and internal isolation bar- Ɣ The outputs P1, P2, and P3 should not be connected to negative voltages,
riers instead of protective earthing. The ground terminal on the green screw or to voltages greater than +60 Vdc.
terminal block is a functional ground, designed to improve the measurement
Ɣ For long distances, use shielded twisted-pair cable to prevent interference.
accuracy and noise immunity. If necessary, this terminal may be left discon-
With shielded cable, connect the shield to earth ground at one end.
nected on wye models (-3Y).
Ɣ If you need to add pull-up resistors, see the Operating and Reference
3.4 Connect Current Transformers Guide.
To meet the UL listing requirements, the WattNode meter may only be used The WattNode pulse outputs may be connected to most devices that expect a
with the following UL listed or UL recognized voltage output current transformer contact closure or relay input. See the Operating and Reference Guide for
models. These all generate 333.33 millivolts AC at rated current. See the cur- more complex connection information.
rent transformer datasheets for CT ratings.
ACT-0750-xxx CTL-1250-xxx CTM-0360-xxx Monitoring Equipment WATTNODE
CTS-0750-xxx CTS-1250-xxx CTS-2000-xxxx or Display
CTB-wwwXhhh-xxxx CTBL-wwwXhhh-xxxx CTT-0300-xxx Input (Positive) P3
Output
CTT-0500-xxx CTT-0750-xxx CTT-1000-xxx Input (Positive) P2

CTT-1250-xxx Input (Positive) P1
Common (or GND) COM
Ɣ “xxx” indicates the full scale current rating.
Ɣ “www” and “hhh” indicate the width and height in inches.
Ɣ “dddd” indicates the opening diameter of the loop for flexible Rogowski The following table shows the pulse output channel assignments for the stan-
CTs. dard bidirectional outputs and for the optional per-phase outputs (Option P3).
See the web article Selecting Current Transformers for information on se- Pulse P1 P2 P3
lecting appropriate current transformers (CTs). Outputs Output Output Output
Ɣ Do not use ratio or current output CTs such as 1 amp or 5 amp output Standard Outputs - Positive energy Negative energy
models! Not used
Bidirectional - all phases - all phases
Ɣ See the CT datasheets for the maximum input current ratings. Option P3 Phase A Phase B Phase C
Ɣ Be careful to match the CTs with the voltage phases. Make sure the ØA CT Per-Phase Outputs positive energy positive energy positive energy
is measuring the current on the same phase being monitored by ØA, and Option PV Phase A+B pos. Phase A+B neg. Phase C
the same for phases B and C. Use the supplied colored labels or colored Photovoltaic energy energy positive energy
tape to identify the CT leads.
Option DPO Dual Positive energy Negative energy Positive energy
Ɣ To minimize current measurement noise, avoid extending the CT wires,
Positive Outputs - all phases - all phases - all phases
especially in noisy environments. If it is necessary to extend the wires, use
twisted pair wire 22 to 14 AWG, rated for 300 V or 600 V (not less than the Table 2: Pulse Output Assignments
service voltage) and shielded if possible.
Ɣ Find the source arrow or label “THIS SIDE TOWARD SOURCE” on the CT
and face/point toward the source of current.
Ɣ OPTIONAL: if you see spurious readings on unused phases, jumper the
unused CT inputs: for each unused CT, connect a short wire from the
terminal marked with a white dot to the terminal marked with a black dot. 3
4 Operation 4.2.8 WattNode Error
4.1 Initial Configuration If the meter experiences an internal error, it will light all LEDs red for three or
more seconds. If you see this happen repeatedly, return the meter for service.
For WattNode Pulse meters, the only required configuration will be in the data
logger or pulse counting device, which must be configured with the correct A Red
scale factors to convert from pulses to energy (kWh).
B Red
For details on configuring the WattNode meter, see the appropriate Operating
and Reference Guide for your model. C Red
The meter does not include a display or buttons, so it is not possible to configure 3.0sec
or monitor the meter directly, other than the basic LED diagnostics described
below. For other LED patterns, see the Operating and Reference Guide or contact
support for assistance.
4.2 Power Status LEDs
4.3 Monitoring
The three status LEDs on the front of the meter can help indicate correct opera-
tion. The “A”, “B”, and “C” on the diagrams indicate the three phases. The meter does not include a display or buttons, so it is not possible to oper-
ate the meter directly. The following is a brief overview of the possible remote
4.2.1 Normal Startup monitoring.
The meter displays the following startup sequence whenever power is first The WattNode Pulse models uses optoisolator outputs that simulate contact
applied. closures. These are generally connected to a datalogger or similar monitor-
ing device which can count pulses to measure energy. See the Operating
A Red Yellow Green
and Reference Guide for equations to scale pulse counts and frequencies to
B Red Yellow Green energy and power.
C Red Yellow Green 4.4 Maintenance and Repair

1.0sec 1.0sec 1.0sec The WattNode meter requires no maintenance. It is not user serviceable and
there are no replaceable parts except the pluggable screw terminals. There
are no diagnostic tests that can be performed by the user, other than checking
4.2.2 Positive Power
for errors via the status LEDs.
Any phase with the LEDs flashing green is indicating normal positive power.
In the event of any failure, the meter must be returned for service (contact CCS
Green Off Green Off Green Off for an RMA). For a new installation, follow the diagnostic and troubleshooting
instructions in the Operating and Reference Guide before returning the meter
4.2.3 No Power for service, to ensure that the problem is not connection related.
Any phase with a solid green LED indicates no power, but line voltage is pres- The WattNode meter should not normally need to be cleaned, but if cleaning
ent. is desired, power must be disconnected first and a dry or damp cloth or brush
should be used.
Green
5 Specifications
4.2.4 No Voltage The following is a list of basic specifications. For extended specifications, see
Any phase LED that is off indicates no voltage on that phase. the Operating and Reference Guide.
Off 5.1 Accuracy

The following accuracy specifications do not include errors caused by the cur-
4.2.5 Negative Power rent transformer accuracy or phase angle errors. “Rated current” is the current
Red flashing indicates negative power for that phase. Reversed CTs, swapped that generates a CT output voltage of 0.33333 Vac.
CT wires, or CTs not matched with line voltage phases can cause this.
5.1.1 Normal Operation
C Red Off Red Off Red Off Ɣ Line voltage: -20% to +15% of nominal
Ɣ Power factor: 1.0
4.2.6 Overvoltage Warning Ɣ Frequency: 48 - 62 Hz
The following indicates that the line voltage is too high for this model. Discon- Ɣ Ambient Temperature: 23°C ± 5°C
nect power immediately! Check the line voltages and the meter ratings (in Ɣ CT Current: 5% - 100% of rated current
the white box on the label).
Accuracy: ±0.5% of reading
A R G R G R G R G R G R G
For accuracy at other conditions, see the reference guide.
B R G R G R G R G R G R G
5.2 Measurement
C R G R G R G R G R G R G Update Rate: Internally, all measurements are performed at this rate.
1.0sec Ɣ ~200 milliseconds
Start-Up Time: the meter starts measuring power/energy and reporting mea-
4.2.7 Meter Not Operating surements or generating pulses this long after AC voltage is applied
If none of the LEDs light, then check that the correct line voltages are applied
Ɣ ~500 milliseconds
to the meter. If the voltages are correct, call customer service for assistance.
Default CT Phase Angle Correction: 0.0 degrees.
A Off
B Off
C Off
4
5.3 Models and Electrical Specifications other equipment, for example, stationary motors with permanent connection
The service “3Y-208” applies to the model WNB-3Y-208-P, RWNB-3Y-208-P, to the fixed installation.
and so on for the other service types. The line voltage measurement terminals on the meter are rated for the fol-
lowing CAT III voltages (these ratings appear on the front label):
Nominal Vac Nominal Vac
Service Phases Wires
Line-to-Neutral Line-to-Line Service CAT III Voltage Rating
3Y-208 120 208–240 1-3 2-4 3Y-208
240 Vac
3Y-400 230 400 1-3 2-4 3D-240
3Y-480 277 480 1-3 2-4 3Y-400
400 Vac
3D-400
3Y-600 347 600 1-3 2-4
3Y-480
3D-240 120* 208–240 1-3 2-4 480 Vac
3D-480
3D-400 230* 400 3 2-4
3Y-600 600 Vac
3D-480 277* 480 3 2-4
Table 6: WattNode CAT III Ratings
Table 3: WattNode Model Service Types
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for measuring wye circuits. In the absence of neutral, voltages are measured Nominal Input Voltage (At CT Rated Current): 0.33333 Vac RMS
with respect to ground. Delta WattNode models use the phase A and phase Absolute Maximum Input Voltage: 5.0 Vac RMS
B connections for power. Input Impedance at 50/60 Hz:N
Over-Voltage Limit: 125% of nominal Vac. Extended over-voltage operation 5.4 Pulse Outputs
can damage the WattNode and void the warranty. Full-Scale Pulse Frequencies:
Over-Current Limit: 120% of rated current. Exceeding 120% of rated cur- Standard (All Models): 4.00 Hz
rent will not harm the WattNode meter but the current and power will not be Custom (Bidirectional): 0.01 Hz to 600 Hz
measured accurately.
Custom (Option P3, Option PV, Option DPO): 0.01 Hz to 150 Hz
Maximum Surge: 4kV according to EN 61000-4-5
Absolute Maximum Pulse Output Frequencies:
Power Consumption: The following tables shows maximum volt-amperes, Standard Models (Bidirectional): 900 Hz
the power supply ranges, typical power consumption, and typical power fac-
tor values with all three phases powered at nominal line voltages. The power Option P3, Option PV, Option DPO: 200 Hz
supply draws most of the total power consumed, while the measurement Output Waveform: square-wave, ~50% duty cycle
circuitry draws 1-10% of the total (6-96 milliwatts per phase, depending on Option PW: programmable pulse ON (closed or conducting period, 1 to
the model). Due to the design of the power supply, WattNode meters draw 65535 milliseconds
slightly more power at 50 Hz.
Optoisolator Outputs:
Rated Power Supply Power Supply Isolation: 5000 Vac RMS
Service
VA (1) Range (Vac) Terminals Breakdown Voltage (collector–emitter): 60 V (exceeding this may destroy
3Y-208 4 VA 96 – 138 N and ØA the outputs)
3Y-400 4 VA 184 – 264 N and ØA Maximum Reverse Voltage (emitter-collector): 5 Vdc (exceeding may
destroy the outputs)
3Y-480 4 VA 222 – 318 N and ØA
Maximum Leakage (OFF) Current (collector–emitter): 100 nA
3Y-600 4 VA 278 – 399 N and ØA
Recommended Load Current (collector–emitter):ȝ$PLFURDPSWR
3D-240 4 VA 166 – 276 ØA and ØB mA (milliamp)
3D-400 3 VA 320 – 460 ØA and ØB Maximum Load Current: ~8 mA
3D-480 3 VA 384 – 552 ØA and ØB 5.5 Certifications
Table 4: Service Volt-Amperes and Power Supply Range Safety:
(1)
௘1RWH7KHRated VA is the maximum at 115% of nominal Vac at 50 Hz. This Ɣ UL 61010-1
is the same as the value that appears on the front label of the meter. Ɣ CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04
Ɣ IEC 61010-1
Real Power Real Power Power
Service Immunity: EN 61326: 2002 (Industrial Locations)
(60 Hz) (50 Hz) Factor
3Y-208 1.6 W 1.8 W 0.75 Electrostatic Discharge: EN 61000-4-2
Radiated RF Immunity: EN 61000-4-3
3Y-400 1.6 W 1.8 W 0.64
Electrical Fast Transient / Burst: EN 61000-4-4
3Y-480 2.1 W 2.4 W 0.63
Surge Immunity: EN 61000-4-5
3Y-600 1.2 W 1.2 W 0.47
Conducted RF Immunity: EN 61000-4-6
3D-240 1.7 W 1.9 W 0.63 Voltage Dips, Interrupts: EN 61000-4-11
3D-400 1.4 W 1.5 W 0.47 Emissions:
3D-480 1.8 W 2.2 W 0.53 Ɣ FCC Part 15, Class B
Table 5: Power Consumption Ɣ EN 55022: 1994, Class B
Maximum Power Supply Voltage Range: -20% to +15% of nominal (see 5.6 Environmental
table above). For the 3D-240 service, this is -20% of 208 Vac (166 Vac) to Operating Temperature: -30°C to +55°C (-22°F to 131°F)
+15% of 240 Vac (276 Vac).
Altitude: Up to 2000 m (6560 ft)
Operating Frequencies: 50/60 Hz
Operating Humidity: non-condensing, 5 to 90% relative humidity (RH) up to
Measurement Category: CAT III 40°C, decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 55°C.
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building Pollution: POLLUTION DEGREE 2 - Normally only non-conductive pollu-
installation. Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit- tion; occasionally, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must
breakers, wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, sock- be expected.
et-outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and some
Indoor Use: Suitable for indoor use. 5
Outdoor Use: Suitable for outdoor use if mounted inside an electrical enclo- 5.9 Warranty
sure (Hammond Mfg., Type EJ Series) rated NEMA 3R or 4 (IP 66). All products sold by Continental Control Systems, LLC (CCS) are guaranteed
5.7 Mechanical against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years from
the original date of shipment. CCS’s responsibility is limited to repair, replace-
Enclosure: High impact, ABS/PC plastic
ment, or refund, any of which may be selected by CCS at its sole discretion.
Flame Resistance Rating: UL 94V-0, IEC FV-0 CCS reserves the right to substitute functionally equivalent new or serviceable
Size: 153 mm × 85 mm × 38 mm (6.02 in × 3.35 in × 1.50 in) used parts.
Connectors: Euroblock pluggable terminal blocks WattNode Logger models include a lithium battery to preserve the date and
Green: up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2), 600 V time during power failures. CCS will replace or provide a replacement battery at
Black: up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2), 300 V no charge if the battery fails within five years from the original date of shipment.
5.8 FCC Information This warranty covers only defects arising under normal use and does not in-
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B clude malfunctions or failures resulting from: misuse, neglect, improper appli-
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the cation, improper installation, water damage, acts of nature, lightning, product
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, modifications, alterations or repairs by anyone other than CCS.
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- Except as set forth herein, CCS makes no warranties, expressed or im-
ence that may cause undesired operation. plied, and CCS disclaims and negates all other warranties, including
The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and a particular purpose.
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
5.10 Limitation of Liability
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular In no event shall CCS be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, puni-
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi- tive or consequential damages of any kind or nature arising out of the
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, sale or use of its products whether such liability is asserted on the basis
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the of contract, tort or otherwise, including without limitation, lost profits,
following measures: even if CCS has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Ɣ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Customer acknowledges that CCS’s aggregate liability to Customer relat-
Ɣ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ing to or arising out of the sale or use of CCS’s products, whether such
Ɣ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which liability is asserted on the basis of contract, tort or otherwise, shall not
the receiver is connected. exceed the purchase price paid by Customer for the products in respect
of which damages are claimed. Customer specifically acknowledges
Ɣ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
that CCS’s price for the products is based upon the limitations of CCS’s
liability set forth herein.
©2009-2013 Continental Control Systems, LLC.

Document Number: WN-Inst-P-1.01
Revision Date: April 18, 2013
Continental Control Systems, LLC
3131 Indian Rd., Boulder, CO 80301, U.S.A.
(303) 444-7422, http://www.ccontrolsys.com
• WattNode is a registered trademark of Continental Control Systems, LLC.
6
WATTNODE PULSE ®
Installation and Operation Manual

Ɣ WNB-3Y-208-P
Ɣ WNB-3Y-400-P
Ɣ WNB-3Y-480-P
Ɣ WNB-3Y-600-P
Ɣ WNB-3D-240-P
Ɣ WNB-3D-400-P
Ɣ WNB-3D-480-P
Continental Control Systems LLC

Rev V17b
http://www.ccontrolsys.com
(M5)
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2007-2011 Continental Control Systems, LLC. All rights reserved.

Printed in the United States of America.
Document Number: WNB-P-V17b
Revision Date: November 30, 2011
Continental Control Systems, LLC.

3131 Indian Rd., Suite A
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 444-7422
FAX: (303) 444-2903
E-mail: techsupport@ccontrolsys.com
Web: http://www.ccontrolsys.com
WattNode is a registered trademark of Continental Control Systems, LLC.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-
ant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Ɣ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Ɣ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Ɣ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Ɣ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician to help.
2
Contents
Overview ................................................................................................................................4
Pulse Outputs.................................................................................................................................. 4
Diagnostic LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 4
Current Transformers ....................................................................................................................... 4
Additional Literature ......................................................................................................................... 4
Front Label ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation .............................................................................................................................7
Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Electrical Service Types ................................................................................................................... 8
Single-Phase Two-Wire with Neutral .......................................................................................... 8
Single-Phase Three-Wire (Mid-Point Neutral) ............................................................................. 9
Single-Phase Two-Wire without Neutral ....................................................................................10
Three-Phase Four-Wire Wye .....................................................................................................11
Three-Phase Three-Wire Delta Without Neutral.........................................................................12
Three-Phase Four-Wire Delta (Wild Leg) ...................................................................................12
Grounded Leg Service .............................................................................................................12
Mounting ........................................................................................................................................13
Selecting Current Transformers ......................................................................................................14
Connecting Current Transformers ...................................................................................................15
Circuit Protection ............................................................................................................................16
Connecting Voltage Terminals .........................................................................................................17
Connecting Pulse Outputs ..............................................................................................................17
Output Assignments.................................................................................................................18
Pull-Up Resistor Selection ........................................................................................................19
Installation Summary ......................................................................................................................19
Installation LED Diagnostics ........................................................................................................... 20
Measurement Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 22
Operating Instructions .........................................................................................................24
Pulse Outputs.................................................................................................................................24
Power and Energy Computation .................................................................................................... 25
Power and Energy Equations ..........................................................................................................27
Maintenance and Repair ................................................................................................................ 29
Specifications ......................................................................................................................30
Models .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Model Options ........................................................................................................................ 30
Accuracy ..................................................................................................................................31
Measurement ................................................................................................................................ 32
Pulse Outputs................................................................................................................................ 32
Electrical ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Certifications ................................................................................................................................. 35
Environmental................................................................................................................................ 35
Mechanical .................................................................................................................................... 35
Current Transformers ..................................................................................................................... 35
Warranty...............................................................................................................................37
Limitation of Liability .......................................................................................................................37
Contents 3
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the WattNode® Pulse watt/watt-hour transducer/meter.
It accurately measures energy and power in a compact package. The WattNode meter can fit
in existing electric service panels avoiding the costly installation of sub-panels and associated
wiring. It is designed for use in demand side management (DSM), sub-metering, and energy
monitoring applications. The WattNode meter generates pulses proportional to total watt-hours.
The pulse rate or frequency is proportional to the instantaneous power. Models are available for
single-phase and three-phase, wye and delta configurations for voltages from 120 Vac to 600 Vac
at 50 and 60 Hz.
Pulse Outputs
The WattNode meter generates pulse outputs using one or more optoisolators (also called
photocouplers). These provide 5000 Vac of electrical isolation. The pulse outputs can interface to
monitoring or data logging hardware without concerns about interference, ground loops, shock
hazard, etc.
The standard Pulse WattNode meter makes bidirectional power measurements (energy consump-
tion and energy production). It can be used for conventional power and energy measurement as
well as for net metering and photovoltaic (PV) applications.
Ɣ Option P3 - The per-phase measurement option measures one, two, or three separate
branch circuits with a single meter, saving money and space.
Ɣ Option PV - The photovoltaic option measures residential PV systems. One WattNode meter
measures the bidirectional total house energy, and the PV (or wind) generated energy. See
Manual Supplement MS-10: Option PV (Photovoltaic) for details.
Ɣ Options DPO - The dual positive outputs option behaves exactly like the standard bidirec-
tional model, but with the addition of a second positive pulse output channel (on the P3
output terminal). This allows you to connect to two devices, such as a display and a data
logger. See Manual Supplement MS-11: Option DPO (Dual Positive Outputs) for details.
See Model Options (p. 30) in the Specifications section below for details and more options.
Diagnostic LEDs
The Pulse WattNode meter includes three diagnostic LEDs—one per phase. During normal
operation, these LEDs flash on and off, with the speed of flashing roughly proportional to the
power on each phase. The LEDs flash green for positive power and red for negative power. Other
conditions are signaled with different LED patterns. See the Installation LED Diagnostics (p.
20) section for full details.
Current Transformers
The WattNode meter uses solid-core (toroidal), split-core (opening), and bus-bar style current
transformers (CTs) with a full-scale voltage output of 0.33333 Vac. Split-core and bus-bar CTs
are easier to install without disconnecting the circuit being measured. Solid-core CTs are more
compact, generally more accurate, and less expensive, but installation requires that you discon-
nect the circuit to install the CTs.
Additional Literature
Ɣ WattNode Advanced Pulse - Quick Install Guide
Ɣ Manual Supplement MS-10: Option PV (Photovoltaic)
Ɣ Manual Supplement MS-11: Option DPO (Dual Positive Outputs)
Ɣ Manual Supplement MS-17: Option PW (Pulse Width)
Ɣ Manual Supplement MS-19: Option SSR (Solid-State Relay)
4 Overview
Front Label
This section describes all the connections, information, and symbols that appear on the front
label.
T U V W X Y Z
Continental Control Systems LLC
S P3 WATTNODE PULSE ® A
B
Output
R P2 WNB-3Y-208-P
Q P1 120V~ 50-60Hz 3W
P COM SN 59063 2010-09-26 N C
O ØA CT 0.333V~ Status
Ø-N 140V~
ØA D
Ø-Ø 240V~
N ØB CT 0.333V~ Status 240V CAT III ØB E
M ØC CT 0.333V~ Status ØC F
Watthour Meter
3KNN
Boulder, CO USA
K J I H G
Figure 1: Front Label Diagram
A: WattNode model number. The “WNB” indicates a second generation WattNode meter with
diagnostic LEDs and up to three pulse output channels. The “3” indicates a three-phase model.
The “Y” or “D” indicates wye or delta models, although delta models can measure wye circuits
(the difference is in the power supply). The “208” (or other value) indicates the nominal line-to-
line voltage. Finally, the “P” indicates pulse output.
B: Functional ground. This terminal should be connected to earth ground if possible. It is not
required for safety grounding, but ensures maximum meter accuracy.
C: Neutral. This terminal “N” should be connected to neutral when available.
D, E, F: Line voltage inputs. These terminals connect to the ØA (phase A), ØB (phase B), and
ØC (phase C) electric mains. On wye models the meter is powered from ØA and N terminals.
On delta models, the meter is powered from the ØA and ØB terminals.
G: Line voltage measurement ratings. This block lists the nominal line-to-neutral “Ø-N 120V~”
voltage, line-to-line “Ø-Ø 240V~” voltage, and the rated measurement voltage and category
“240V CAT III” for this WattNode model. See the Specifications (p. 30) for more informa-
tion about the measurement voltage and category.
H: UL Listing mark. This shows the UL and cUL (Canadian) listing mark and number “3KNN”.
I: FCC Mark. This logo indicates that the meter complied with part 15 of the FCC rules.
J: Status LEDs. These are status LEDs used to verify and diagnose meter operation. See
Installation LED Diagnostics (p. 20) for details.
K: Current transformer (CT) voltage rating. These markings “0.333V~” indicate that the meter
must be used with CTs that generate a full-scale output of 0.333 Vac (333 millivolts).
Overview 5
M, N, O: Current transformer (CT) inputs. These indicate CT screw terminals. Note the white
and black circles at the left edge of the label: these indicate the color of the CT wire that should
be inserted into the corresponding screw terminal. The terminals marked with black circles are
connected together internally.
P: Pulse output common (COM). This is the common terminal for all three pulse output chan-
nels. This terminal should be more negative than the P1, P2, and P3 terminals (unless the
meter was ordered with Option SSR).
Q, R, S: Pulse outputs (P1, P2, P3). These are the pulse output channels. Different models use
one, two, or three channels. They should always be positive relative to the common terminal.
T: Serial number. This shows the meter serial number and options if any are selected. The
barcode contains the serial number in Code 128C format.
U: Mains supply rated voltage. This is the rated supply voltage for this model. The V~ indicates
AC voltage. For wye models, this voltage should appear between the N and ØA terminals. For
delta models, this voltage should appear between the ØA and ØB terminals.
V: Mains frequencies. This indicates the rated mains frequencies for the meter.
W: Maximum rated power. This is the maximum power consumption (watts) for this model.
X: Manufacture date. This is the date of manufacture for the WattNode meter.
Y: Caution, risk of electrical shock. This symbol indicates that there is a risk of electric shock
when installing and operating the meter if the installation instructions are not followed correctly.
Z: Attention - consult Manual. This symbol indicates that there can be danger when installing
and operating the meter if the installation instructions are not followed correctly.
Symbols
Attention - Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this Installa-

Consult Installation tion and Operation Manual including all warnings, cautions,
and Operation Manual and precautions before installing and using the product.
Caution –
Risk of Electrical Potential Shock Hazard from Dangerous High Voltage.
Shock
Complies with the regulations of the European Union for

Product Safety and Electro-Magnetic Compatibility.
CE Marking
Ɣ Low Voltage Directive – EN 61010-1: 2001
Ɣ EMC Directive – EN 61327: 1997 + A1/1998 + A2/2001
6 Overview
Installation
Precautions
DANGER — HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES
WARNING - These installation/servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel
only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in
the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Always adhere to the following checklist:
1) Only qualified personnel or licensed electricians should install the WattNode meter. The
mains voltages of 120 Vac to 600 Vac can be lethal!
2) Follow all applicable local and national electrical and safety codes.
3) Install the meter in an electrical enclosure (panel or junction box) or in a limited access
electrical room.
4) Verify that circuit voltages and currents are within the proper range for the meter model.
5) Use only UL recognized current transformers (CTs) with built-in burden resistors, that gener-
ate 0.333 Vac (333 millivolts AC) at rated current. Do not use current output (ratio) CTs
such as 1 amp or 5 amp output CTs: they will destroy the meter and may create a
shock hazard. See Current Transformers (p. 35) for CT maximum input current ratings.
6) Ensure that the line voltage inputs to the meter are protected by fuses or circuit breakers (not
needed for the neutral wire). See Circuit Protection (p. 16) for details.
7) Equipment must be disconnected from the HAZARDOUS LIVE voltages before access.
8) The terminal block screws are not insulated. Do not contact metal tools to the screw termi-
nals if the circuit is live!
9) Do not place more than one line voltage wire in a screw terminal; use wire nuts instead. You
may use more than one CT wire per screw terminal.
10) Before applying power, check that all the wires are securely installed by tugging on each wire.
11) Do not install the meter where it may be exposed to temperatures below –30°C or above
55°C, excessive moisture, dust, salt spray, or other contamination. The meter requires an
environment no worse than pollution degree 2 (normally only non-conductive pollution;
occasionally, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected).
12) Do not drill mounting holes using the meter as a guide; the drill chuck can damage the screw
terminals and metal shavings can fall into the connectors, causing an arc risk.
13) If the meter is installed incorrectly, the safety protections may be impaired.
Installation 7
Electrical Service Types
Below is a list of service types, with connections and recommended models. Note: the ground
connection improves measurement accuracy, but is not required for safety.
Line-to- Line-to- Electrical

Model Type
Neutral Line Service Types
1 Phase 2 Wire 120V with neutral
208–240
WNB-3Y-208-P Wye 120 Vac 1 Phase 3 Wire 120V/240V with neutral
Vac
3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 120V/208V with neutral
WNB-3Y-400-P Wye 230 Vac 400 Vac
WNB-3Y-480-P Wye 277 Vac 480 Vac
WNB-3Y-600-P Wye 347 Vac 600 Vac 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 347V/600V with neutral
1 Phase 2 Wire 208V (no neutral)
1 Phase 2 Wire 240V (no neutral)
Delta 120–140 208–240 1 Phase 3 Wire 120V/240V with neutral
WNB-3D-240-P
or Wye Vac Vac 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 208V (no neutral)
3 Phase 4 Wire Delta 120/208/240V with neutral
Delta 3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 400V (no neutral)
WNB-3D-400-P 230 Vac 400 Vac
or Wye 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 230V/400V with neutral
3 Phase 3 Wire Delta 480V (no neutral)
Delta
WNB-3D-480-P 277 Vac 480 Vac 3 Phase 4 Wire Wye 277V/480V with neutral
or Wye
3 Phase 4 Wire Delta 240/415/480V with neutral
*The wire count does NOT include ground. It only includes neutral (if present) and phase wires.
Single-Phase Two-Wire with Neutral

This configuration is most often seen in homes and offices. The two conductors are neutral and
line. For these models, the meter is powered from the N and ØA terminals.
Monitoring Equip-
Output
ment or Display P2 WNB- 3Y-xxx-P Ground

Input or Positive P1 WNB- -P
GND or Common COM N
ØA CT Status ØA
WHITE
BLACK
ØB CT Status ØB
ØC CT Status ØC
Shorting
Jumpers
Source
Face
LOAD
Line
LINE
Current
Transformer
Neutral
Figure 2: Single-Phase Two-Wire Connection
8 Installation
Recommended WattNode Models
The following table shows the WattNode models that should be used, depending on the line to
neutral voltage.
Line to Neutral Voltage WattNode Model

120 Vac WNB-3Y-208-P
Single-Phase Three-Wire (Mid-Point Neutral)

This configuration is seen in North American residential and commercial service with 240 Vac for
large appliances. The three conductors are a mid-point neutral and two line voltage wires with AC
waveforms 180° out of phase; this results in 120 Vac between either line conductors (phase) and
neutral, and 240 Vac (or sometimes 208 Vac) between the two line conductors (phases).
Monitoring Equip-
Output
ment or Display P2 WNB- 3Y-208-P Ground

Input or Positive P1 WNB-3D-240-P
GND or Common COM N
ØA CT Status ØA
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
ØC CT Status ØC
Shorting
Jumper
Source
Faces
Phase A
LOAD
LINE
240 Vac 120 Vac
Neutral
120 Vac
Phase B
Current
Transformers
Figure 3: Single-Phase Three-Wire Connection

The following table shows the WattNode models that can be used. If neutral may or may not be
present, you should use the WNB-3D-240-P (see Single-Phase Two-Wire without Neutral
below). If neutral is present, it must be connected for accurate measurements. If phase B may
not be present, you should use the WNB-3Y-208-P (see Single-Phase Two-Wire with Neutral
above).
Meter Power Source WattNode Model

N and ØA (Neutral and Phase A) WNB-3Y-208-P
ØA and ØB (Phase A and Phase B) WNB-3D-240-P
Installation 9
Single-Phase Two-Wire without Neutral
This is seen in residential and commercial service with 208 to 240 Vac for large appliances. The
two conductors have AC waveforms 120° or 180° out of phase. Neutral is not used. For this
configuration, the meter is powered from the ØA and ØB (phase A and phase B) terminals.
For best accuracy, we recommend connecting the N (neutral) terminal to the ground terminal.
This will not cause ground current to flow because the neutral terminal does not power the meter.
Monitoring Equip-
Output
ment or Display P2 WNB-3D-240-P Ground
GND or Common COM N
ØA CT Status ØA
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
ØC CT Status ØC
Shorting
Jumper
Source
Faces
Phase A
LOAD
LINE
208-240 Vac
Current
Transformers
Phase B
Figure 4: Single-Phase Two-Wire without Neutral Connection
Recommended WattNode Model

This configuration is normally measured with the following WattNode model.
Line-to-Line Voltage WattNode Model

208 - 240 Vac WNB-3D-240-P
If neutral is available, you may also use the WNB-3Y-208-P model. If you use the WNB-3Y-208-P,
you will need to hook up the meter as shown in section Single-Phase Three-Wire (Mid-Point
Neutral) and connect neutral. You will need two CTs.
If one of the conductors (phase A or phase B) is grounded, see Grounded Leg Service below for
recommendations.
10 Installation
Three-Phase Four-Wire Wye
This is typically seen in commercial and industrial environments. The conductors are neutral and
three power lines with AC waveforms shifted 120° between phases. The line voltage conductors
may be connected to the ØA, ØB, and ØC terminals in any order, so long as the CTs are con-
nected to matching phases. It is important that you connect N (neutral) for accurate measure-
ments. For wye “-3Y” models, the meter is powered from the N and ØA terminals.
Monitoring Equip-
Output
ment or Display P2 WNB- 3Y-xxx-P Ground
Input or Positive P1 WNB-3D-xxx-P
GND or Common COM N
ØA CT Status ØA
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
ØC CT Status ØC
WHITE
BLACK
Source
Faces
Phase A
LOAD
Phase B
LINE
Phase C
Current
Transformers
Neutral
Figure 5: Three-Phase Four-Wire Wye Connection

The following table shows the WattNode models that should be used, depending on the line-to-
neutral voltage and line-to-line voltage (also called phase-to-phase voltage).
Line-to-Neutral Voltage Line-to-Line Voltage WattNode Model

120 Vac 208 Vac WNB-3Y-208-P
230 Vac 400 Vac WNB-3Y-400-P
277 Vac 480 Vac WNB-3Y-480-P
347 Vac 600 Vac WNB-3Y-600-P
Note: you may also use the following delta WattNode models to measure three-phase four-wire
wye circuits. The only difference is that delta WattNode models are powered from ØA and ØB,
rather than N and ØA. If neutral is present, it must be connected for accurate measurements.
Line-to-Neutral Voltage Line-to-Line Voltage WattNode Model

120 - 140 Vac 208 - 240 Vac WNB-3D-240-P
230 Vac 400 Vac WNB-3D-400-P
277 Vac 480 Vac WNB-3D-480-P
Installation 11
Three-Phase Three-Wire Delta Without Neutral
This is typically seen in manufacturing and industrial environments. There is no neutral wire, just
three power lines with AC waveforms shifted 120° between the successive phases. With this
configuration, the line voltage wires may be connected to the ØA, ØB, and ØC terminals in any
order, so long as the CTs are connected to matching phases. For these models, the meter is
powered from the ØA and ØB (phase A and phase B) terminals. Note: all delta WattNode models
provide a neutral connection N, which allows delta WattNode models to measure both wye and
delta configurations.
For best accuracy, we recommend connecting the N (neutral) terminal to earth ground. This will
not cause ground current to flow because the neutral terminal is not used to power the meter.
Monitoring Equip-
Output
ment or Display P2 WNB-3D-xxx-P Ground
GND or Common COM N
ØA CT Status ØA
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
ØC CT Status ØC
WHITE
BLACK
Source
Faces
Phase A
LOAD
LINE
Phase B
Phase C
Current
Transformers
Figure 6: Three-Phase Three-Wire Delta Connection

The following table shows the WattNode models that should be used, depending on the line-to-
line voltage (also called phase-to-phase voltage).
Line-to-Line Voltage WattNode Model

208 - 240 Vac WNB-3D-240-P
400 Vac WNB-3D-400-P
480 Vac WNB-3D-480-P
Three-Phase Four-Wire Delta (Wild Leg)

The uncommon four-wire delta electrical service is a three-phase delta service with a center-tap
on one of the transformer windings to create a neutral for single-phase loads.
See http://www.ccontrolsys.com/w/Four_Wire_Delta_Circuits for details.
Grounded Leg Service

In rare cases with delta services or single-phase two-wire services without neutral, one of the
phases may be grounded. You can check for this by using a multimeter (DMM) to measure the
voltage between each phase and ground. If you see a reading between 0 and 5 Vac, that leg is
probably grounded (sometimes called a “grounded delta”).
12 Installation
The WattNode meter will correctly measure services with a grounded leg, but the measured
power for the grounded phase will be zero and the status LED will not light for whichever phase is
grounded, because the voltage is near zero.
For optimum accuracy with a grounded leg, you should also connect the N (neutral) terminal
on the meter to the ground terminal; this will not cause any ground current to flow because the
neutral terminal is not used to power the meter. If you have a grounded leg configuration, you can
save money by removing the CT for the grounded phase, since all the power will be measured on
the non-grounded phases. We recommend putting the grounded leg on the ØB or ØC inputs and
attaching a note to the meter indicating this configuration for future reference.
Mounting
Protect the WattNode meter from moisture, direct sunlight, high temperatures, and conductive
pollution (salt spray, metal dust, etc.) If moisture or conductive pollution may be present, use an
IP 66 or NEMA 4 rated enclosure to protect the meter. Due to its exposed screw terminals, the
meter must be installed in an electrical service panel, an enclosure, or an electrical room. The
meter may be installed in any orientation, directly to a wall of an electrical panel or junction box.
153 mm (6.02")
Ø 9.8 mm (0.386") 85.1 mm (3.35")

136.6 mm (5.375")
Ø 5.1 mm (0.200")
Drawn to Scale
38 mm (1.50") High
Figure 7: WattNode Meter Dimensions
The WattNode meter has two mounting holes spaced 5.375 inches (137 mm) apart (center to
center). These mounting holes are normally obscured by the detachable screw terminals. Remove
the screw terminals by pulling outward while rocking from end to end. The meter or Figure 7
may be used as a template to mark mounting hole positions, but do not drill the holes with the
meter in the mounting position because the drill may damage the connectors and leave drill
shavings in the connectors.
You may mount the meter with the supplied #8 self-tapping sheet metal screws using 1/8 inch
pilot hole (3.2 mm). Or you may use hook-and-loop fasteners. If you use screws, avoid over-tight-
ening which can crack the case. If you don’t use the supplied screws, the following sizes should
work (bold are preferred); use washers if the screws could pull through the mounting holes
Installation 13
Screw Style U.S.A. UTS Sizes Metric Sizes
Pan Head or Round Head #6, #8, #10 M3.5, M4, M5
Truss Head #6, #8 M3.5, M4
Hex Washer Head (integrated washer) #6, #8 M3.5, M4
Hex Head (add washer) #6, #8, #10 M3.5, M4, M5
Table 2: Mounting Screws
Selecting Current Transformers

The rated full-scale current of the CTs should normally be chosen somewhat above the maximum
current of the circuit being measured (see Current Crest Factor below for more details). In some
cases, you might select CTs with a lower rated current to optimize accuracy at lower current
readings. Take care that the maximum allowable current for the CT can not be exceeded without
tripping a circuit breaker or fuse; see Current Transformers (p. 35).
We only offer CTs that measure AC current, not DC current. Significant DC current can saturate
the CT magnetic core, reducing the AC accuracy. Most loads only have AC current, but some rare
loads draw DC current, which can cause measurement errors. See our website for more informa-
tion: http://www.ccontrolsys.com/w/DC_Current_and_Half-Wave_Rectified_Loads.
CTs can measure lower currents than they were designed for by passing the wire through the
CT more than once. For example, to measure currents up to 1 amp with a 5 amp CT, loop the
wire through the CT five times. The CT is now effectively a 1 amp CT instead of a 5 amp CT. The
effective current rating of the CT is the labeled rating divided by the number of times that the wire
passes through the CT.
If you are using the measurement phases of the WattNode (ØA, ØB, and ØC) to measure different
circuits (as with Option P3), you can use CTs with different rated current on the different phases.
Current Crest Factor

The term “current crest factor” is used to describe the ratio of the peak current to the RMS cur-
rent (the RMS current is the value reported by multimeters and the WattNode meter). Resistive
loads like heaters and incandescent lights have nearly sinusoidal current waveforms with a crest
factor near 1.4. Power factor corrected loads such as electronic lighting ballasts and computer
power supplies typically have a crest factor of 1.4 to 1.5. Battery chargers, VFD motor controls,
and other nonlinear loads can have current crest factors ranging from 2.0 to 3.0, and even higher.
High current crest factors are usually not an issue when metering whole building loads, but can
be a concern when metering individual loads with high current crest factors. If the peak current is
too high, the meter’s CT inputs can clip, causing inaccurate readings.
This means that when measuring loads with high current crest factors, you may want to be
conservative in selecting the CT rated current. For example, if your load draws 10 amps RMS, but
has a crest factor of 3.0, then the peak current is 30 amps. If you use a 15 amp CT, the meter will
not be able to accurately measure the 30 amp peak current. Note: this is a limitation of the meter
measurement circuitry, not the CT.
The following graph shows the maximum RMS current for accurate measurements as a function
of the current waveform crest factor. The current is shown as a percentage of CT rated current.
For example, if you have a 10 amp load with a crest factor of 2.0, the maximum CT current is
approximately 85%. Eighty-five percent of 15 amps is 12.75, which is higher than 10 amps, so
your measurements should be accurate. On the other hand, if you have a 40 amp load with a
crest factor of 4.0, the maximum CT current is 42%. Forty-two percent of a 100 amp CT is 42
amps, so you would need a 100 amp CT to accurately measure this 40 amp load.
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140%
Maximum Accurate CT Current

120%
(Percent of Rated Current)

100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Crest Factor
Figure 8: Maximum CT Current vs. Crest Factor
You frequently won’t know the crest factor for your load. In this case, it’s generally safe to assume
the crest factor will fall in the 1.4 to 2.5 range and select CTs with a rated current roughly 150% of
the expected RMS current. So if you expect to be measuring currents up to 30 amps, select a 50
amp CT.
Connecting Current Transformers

Ɣ Use only UL recognized current transformers (CTs) with built-in burden resistors that generate
0.33333 Vac (333.33 millivolts AC) at rated current. See Current Transformers (p. 35) for
the maximum input current ratings.
Ɣ Do not use ratio (current output) CTs such as 1 amp or 5 amp output CTs: they will destroy
the meter and present a shock hazard! These are commonly labelled with a ratio like 100:5.
Ɣ Find the arrow or label “THIS SIDE TOWARD SOURCE” on the CT and face toward the
current source: generally the utility meter or the circuit breaker for branch circuits. If CTs are
mounted backwards or with their white and black wires reversed the measured power will be
negative. The diagnostic LEDs indicates negative power with flashing red LEDs.
Ɣ Be careful to match up the current transformers to the voltage phases being measured. Make
sure the ØA CT is measuring the line voltage connected to ØA, and the same for phases B
and C. Use the supplied colored labels or tape to identify the wires.
Ɣ To prevent magnetic interference, the CTs on different phases should be separated by 1 inch
(25 mm). The line voltage conductors for each phase should be separated by at least 1 inch
(25 mm) from each other and from neutral.
Ɣ For best accuracy, the CT opening should not be much larger than the conductor. If the CT
opening is much larger, position the conductor in the center of the CT opening.
Ɣ Because CT signals are susceptible to interference, we recommend keeping the CT wires
short and cutting off any excess length. It is generally better to install the meter near the line
voltage conductors instead of extending the CT wires. However, you may extend the CT wires
by 300 feet (100 m) or more by using shielded twisted-pair cable and by running the CT wires
away from high current and line voltage conductors.
Ɣ OPTIONAL: if you see spurious readings on unused phases, jumper the unused CT inputs.
To connect CTs, pass the wire to be measured through the CT and connect the CT to the meter.
Always remove power before disconnecting any live wires. Put the line conductors through
the CTs as shown in the section Electrical Service Types (p. 8). You may measure gener-
ated power by treating the generator as the source.
Installation 15
For solid-core CTs, disconnect the line voltage conductor to install it through the CT opening.
Split-core and bus-bar CTs can be opened for installation around a wire by puling the removable
section straight away from the rest of the CT or unhooking the latch; it may require a strong pull.
Some CT models include thumb-screws to secure the opening. The removable section may fit
only one way, so match up the steel core pieces when closing the CT. If the CT seems to jam and
will not close, the steel core pieces are probably not aligned correctly; DO NOT FORCE together.
Instead, reposition or rock the removable portion until the CT closes without excessive force. A
nylon cable tie can be secured around the CT to prevent inadvertent opening.
Some split-core CT models have flat mating surfaces. When installing this type of CT, make sure
that mating surfaces are clean. Any debris between the mating surfaces will increase the gap,
decreasing accuracy.
Next, connect the CT lead wires to the meter terminals labeled ØA CT, ØB CT, and ØC CT. Route
the twisted black and white wires from the CT to the meter. We recommend cutting off any
excess length to reduce the risk of interference. Strip 1/4 inch (6 mm) of insulation off the ends of
the CT leads and connect to the six position black screw terminal block. Connect each CT lead
with the white wire aligned with the white dot on the label, and the black wire aligned with the
black dot. Note the order in which the phases are connected, as the voltage phases must match
the current phases for accurate power measurement.
Finally record the CT rated current as part of the installation record for each meter. If the conduc-
tors being measured are passed through the CTs more than once, then the recorded rated CT
current is divided by the number of times that the conductor passes through the CT.
Circuit Protection
The WattNode meter is considered “permanently connected equipment”, because it does not
use a conventional power cord that can be easily unplugged. Permanently connected equip-
ment must have overcurrent protection and be installed with a means to disconnect the
equipment.
Ɣ A switch, disconnect, or circuit breaker may be used to disconnect the meter and must be
as close as practical to the meter. If a switch or disconnect is used, then there must also be a
fuse or circuit breaker of appropriate rating protecting the meter.
Ɣ WattNode meters only draw 10-30 milliamps; CCS recommends using circuit breakers or
fuses rated for between 0.5 amps and 20 amps and rated for the line voltages and the cur-
rent interrupting rating required.
Ɣ The circuit breakers or fuses must protect the ungrounded supply conductors (the terminals
labeled ØA, ØB, and ØC). If neutral is also protected (this is rare), then the overcurrent protec-
tion device must interrupt neutral and the supply conductors simultaneously.
Ɣ Any switches or disconnects should have at least a 1 amp rating and must be rated for the
line voltages.
Ɣ The circuit protection / disconnect system must meet IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3, as well
as all national and local electrical codes.
Ɣ The line voltage connections should be made with wire rated for use in a service panel or
junction box with a voltage rating sufficient for the highest voltage present. CCS recommends
14 or 12 AWG (1.5 mm2 or 2.5 mm2) stranded wire, rated for 300 or 600 volts. Solid wire may
be used, but must be routed carefully to avoid putting excessive stress on the screw terminal.
Ɣ The WattNode meter has an earth connection, which should be connected for maximum
accuracy. However, this earth connection is not used for safety (protective) earthing.
16 Installation
Connecting Voltage Terminals
Always turn off or disconnect power before connecting the voltage inputs to the meter. Con-
nect each phase voltage to the appropriate input on the green terminal block; also connect
ground and neutral (if required).
The voltage inputs to the meter do not need to be powered from to the same branch circuit as
the load being monitored. In other words, if you have a three-phase panel with a 100 A three-pole
breaker powering a motor that you wish to monitor, you can power the meter (or several meters)
from a separate 20 A three-pole breaker installed in the same, or even adjacent panel, so long as
the load and voltage connections are supplied from the same electric service.
The green screw terminals handle wire up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2). Strip the wires to expose 1/4” (6
mm) of bare copper. When wiring the meter, do not put more than one wire under a screw. If you
need to distribute power to other meters, use wire nuts or a power distribution block. The section
Electrical Service Types (p. 8) shows the proper connections for the different meter models
and electrical services. Verify that the voltage line phases match the CT phases.
If there is any doubt that the meter voltage rating is correct for the circuit being measured, unplug
the green terminal block (to protect the meter), turn on the power, and use a voltmeter to compare
the voltages (probe the terminal block screws) to the values in the white box on the meter front
label. After testing, plug in the terminal block, making sure that is pushed in all the way.
The WattNode meter is powered from the voltage inputs: ØA (phase A) to N (neutral) for wye
“-3Y” models, or ØA to ØB for delta “-3D” models. If the meter is not receiving at least 80% of the
nominal line voltage, it may stop operating. Since the meter consumes a small amount of power
itself (typically 1-3 watts), you may wish to power the meter from a separate circuit or place the
current transformers downstream of the meter, so its power consumption is not measured
For best accuracy, always connect the N (neutral) terminal on the meter. If you are using a delta
meter and the circuit has no neutral, then jumper the earth ground to the N (neutral) terminal.
When power is first applied to the meter, check that the LEDs behave normally (see Installa-
tion LED Diagnostics (p. 20) below): if you see the LEDs flashing red-green-red-green, then
disconnect the power immediately! This indicates the line voltage is too high for this model.
B R G R G R G R G R G R G
C R G R G R G R G R G R G
1.0sec
Figure 9: WattNode LED Overvoltage Warning
Connecting Pulse Outputs

Ɣ The outputs P1, P2, and P3 should not be connected to negative voltages (except with
Option SSR), or to voltages greater than +60 Vdc.
Ɣ The recommended maximum current through the pulse output optoisolators is 5 mA,
although they will generally switch 8-10 mA. If you need to switch higher currents, contact us
about Option SSR (solid-state relay); see Specifications - Option SSR Outputs (p. 33).
Ɣ The outputs are isolated (5000 Vac RMS) from dangerous voltages, so you can connect them
with the meter powered. The outputs are also isolated from the meter’s earth ground and
neutral connections.
Ɣ If the output wiring is located near line voltage wiring, use wires or cables rated for the high-
est voltage present, generally 300V or 600V rated wire.
Ɣ If this cable will be in the presence of bare conductors, such as bus-bars, it should be double
insulated or jacketed.
Ɣ When wiring over long distances, use shielded twisted-pair cable to prevent interference.
Installation 17
The pulse output channels are the collector and emitter of an optoisolator transistor (also called
a photocoupler) controlled by the meter’s pulse stream (see Option SSR Outputs (p. 33) for
solid-state relay outputs). These outputs may be connected to most data monitoring devices that
expect a contact closure or relay input: data loggers, energy management systems, etc. Most of
these devices provide excitation voltage with internal pull-up resistors. If your device does not, the
following schematic illustrates connecting pull-up resistors on all three optoisolator outputs with a
pull-up voltage of 5 Vdc.
5V
WATTNODE Rpullup Rpullup Rpullup
P3
P2
P1
COM
Figure 10: Optoisolator Outputs
The meter can have from one to three pulse output channels. All three output channels share the
common COM or ground connection. Each output channel has its own positive output connec-
tion, labeled P1, P2, and P3 (tied to the transistor collectors).
Output Assignments
The following table shows the pulse output channel assignments for the standard bidirectional
output model and different options. See Manual Supplement MS-10 for details about Option PV,
and Manual Supplement MS-11 for details about Option DPO.
WattNode Outputs P1 Output P2 Output P3 Output

Standard: Positive real energy Negative real energy Not used
Bidirectional Outputs (all phases) (all phases)
Option P3: Phase A positive Phase B positive Phase C positive
Per-Phase Outputs real energy real energy real energy
Option PV: Phases A+B positive Phases A+B negative Phase C positive
Photovoltaic real energy real energy real energy
Option DPO: Positive real energy Negative real energy Positive real energy
Dual Positive Outputs (all phases) (all phases) (all phases)
Table 3: Pulse Output Assignments
Note: we use the terms “positive” and “negative”, but other common terms are “production” and
“consumption”. You can wire the meter so that positive energy corresponds to either production
or consumption, depending on your application.
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Pull-Up Resistor Selection
For standard WattNode meters with the normal 4.00 Hz full-scale frequency, pull-up resistor
values between 10kΩ and 100kΩ work well. You may use values of 1.0MΩ or higher to reduce
power consumption for battery powered equipment. Note: pull-up resistor values of 1.0MΩ or
higher will make the pulse output signal more susceptible to interference, so you may want to
keep the wiring short, use shielded cable, and avoid running the pulse signal near AC wiring.
The following table lists pull-up resistor values (in ohms, kilo-ohms, and mega-ohms) to use
with the pulse output channels, particularly if you have ordered a model with a pulse frequency
different than 4.00 Hz. For each configuration, the table lists a recommended value, followed by
minimum and maximum resistor values. These values typically result in a pulse waveform rise
time (from 20% to 80% of the pull-up voltage) of less than 10% of the total pulse period. The fall
time is roughly constant in the 2 to 10 microsecond range. Lower resistance will result in faster
switching and increase the current flow. If your frequency isn’t in the table, use the next higher
frequency or interpolate between two values.
Full-Scale Pull-up to 3.0 Vdc Pull-up to 5.0 Vdc Pull-up to 12 Vdc Pull-up to 24 Vdc
Pulse Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended
Frequency (Min-Max) (Min-Max) (Min-Max) (Min-Max)
1 Hz 470kΩ (600Ω-4.7M) 470kΩ (1.0k-5.6M) 470kΩ (2.4k-7.5M) 1.0MΩ (4.7k-9.1M)
4 Hz 100kΩ (600Ω-1.2M) 100kΩ (1.0k-1.6M) 100kΩ (2.4k-2.2M) 200kΩ (4.7k-3.0M)
10 Hz 47kΩ (600Ω-470k) 47kΩ (1.0k-620k) 47kΩ (2.4k-910k) 100kΩ (4.7k-1.3M)
50 Hz 10kΩ (600Ω-91k) 10kΩ (1.0k-130k) 20kΩ (2.4k-200k) 47kΩ (4.7k-270k)
100 Hz 4.7kΩ (600Ω-47k) 4.7kΩ (1.0k-62k) 10kΩ (2.4k-100k) 20kΩ (4.7k-130k)
200 Hz 2.0kΩ (600Ω-24k) 2.0kΩ (1.0k-33k) 4.7kΩ (2.4k-47k) 10kΩ (4.7k-68k)
600 Hz 2.0kΩ (600Ω-8.2k) 2.0kΩ (1.0k-12k) 4.7kΩ (2.4k-16k) 10kΩ (4.7k-22k)
Table 4: Recommended Pulse Output Pull-up Resistors
When the optoisolator is on (conducting), there is a small voltage drop between the common and
output terminals, typically 0.1 - 0.4 volts, called the saturation voltage. This voltage depends on
the current flow through the optoisolator (see Specifications - Optoisolator Outputs (p. 32)
below for details). To compute the current flow through the optoisolator, use the following approxi-
mate equation:
Ɣ Vpullup - The supply voltage for the pull-up resistor (DC volts).
Ɣ Rpullup - The pull-up resistor resistance (ohms).
Ɣ Iopto - The approximate current (amps) through the optoisolator when it is on (conducting).
Iopto = Vpullup / Rpullup
Installation Summary
1) Mount the WattNode meter.
2) Turn off power before installing solid-core (non-opening) CTs or making voltage connections.
3) Mount the CTs around the line voltage conductors being measured. Take care to orient the
CTs facing the source of power.
4) Connect the twisted white and black wires from the CT to the six position black terminal
block on the meter, matching the wire colors to the white and black dots on the front label.
5) Connect the voltage wires including ground and neutral (if present) to the green terminal
block, and check that the current (CT) phases match the voltage measurement phases.
6) Connect the pulse output terminals of the meter to the monitoring equipment.
7) Apply power to the meter.
8) Verify that the LEDs light correctly and don’t indicate an error condition.
Installation 19
Installation LED Diagnostics
The WattNode meter includes multi-color power diagnostic LEDs for each phase to help verify
correct operation and diagnose incorrect wiring. The LEDs are marked “Status” on the label. The
following diagrams and descriptions explain the various LED patterns and their meanings. The A,
B, and C on the left side indicate the phase of the LEDs. Values like “1.0sec” and “3.0sec” indi-
cate the time the LEDs are lit in seconds. In the diagrams, sometimes the colors are abbreviated:
R = red, G or Grn = green, Y = yellow.
Normal Startup
A Red Yellow Green
On initial power-up, the LEDs will all light up in a red,
yellow, green sequence. After this startup sequence, the B Red Yellow Green
LEDs will show the status, such as Normal Operation C Red Yellow Green
below. 1.0sec 1.0sec 1.0sec
Normal Operation
During normal operation, when positive power is measured Green Off Green Off Green Off
on a phase, the LED for that phase will flash green. Typical
flash rates are shown below.
Percent of Full-Scale Power LED Flash Rate Flashes in 10 Seconds

100% 5.0 Hz 50
50% 3.6 Hz 36
25% 2.5 Hz 25
10% 1.6 Hz 16
5% 1.1 Hz 11
1% (and lower) 0.5 Hz 5
Table 5: LED Flash Rates vs. Power
Zero Power
For each phase, if line Vac is present, but the measured Green
power is below the minimum that the meter will measure (see
Specifications - Measurement - Creep Limit), the meter will display solid green for that phase.
Inactive Phase
If the meter detects no power and line voltage below 20% of Off
nominal, it will turn off the LED for the phase.
Negative Power
A Red Off Red Off Red Off
If one or more of the phase LEDs are flashing red, it
indicates negative power (power flowing into the grid) on B Off Red Off Red Off Red
those phases. The rate of flashing indicates magnitude of C Red Off Red Off Red Off
negative power (see Table 5 above). This can happen for
the following reasons:
Ɣ This is a bidirectional power measurement application, such as a photovoltaic system, where
negative power occurs whenever you generate more power than you consume.
Ɣ The current transformer (CT) for this phase was installed backwards on the current carrying
wire or the white and black wires for the CT were reversed at the meter. This can be solved
by flipping the CT on the wire or swapping the white and black wires at the meter.
Ɣ In some cases, this can also occur if the CT wires are connected to the wrong inputs, such
as if the CT wires for phases B and C are swapped.
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Note: if all three LEDs are flashing red and they always turn on and off together, like the diagram
for Low Line Voltage below, then the meter is experiencing an error or low line voltage, not nega-
tive power.
Erratic Flashing
A Off Grn Off Red Off
If the LEDs are flashing slowly and erratically, sometimes
green, sometimes red, this generally indicates one of the B Red Off Green Off Red
following: C Grn Off Red Grn Red Off
Ɣ Earth ground is not connected to the meter (the top

connection on the green screw terminal).
Ɣ Voltage is connected for a phase, but the current transformer is not connected, or the CT has
a loose connection.
Ɣ In some cases, particularly for a circuit with no load, this may be due to electrical noise. This
is not harmful and can generally be disregarded, provided that you are not seeing substantial
measured power when there shouldn’t be any. Try turning on the load to see if the erratic
flashing stops.
To fix this, try the following:
Ɣ Make sure earth ground is connected.
Ɣ If there are unused current transformer inputs, install a shorting jumper for each unused CT (a
short length of wire connected between the white and black dots marked on the label).
Ɣ If there are unused voltage inputs (on the green screw terminal), connect them to neutral (if
present) or earth ground (if neutral isn’t available).
Ɣ If you suspect noise may be the problem, try moving the meter away from the source of
noise. Also try to keep the CT wires as short as possible and cut off excess wire.
Meter Not Operating

A Off
It should not be possible for all three LEDs to stay off
when the meter is powered, because the phase powering B Off
the meter will have line voltage present. Therefore, if all C Off
LEDs are off, the meter is either not receiving sufficient
line voltage to operate, or is malfunctioning and needs to be returned for service. Verify that the
voltage on the Vac screw terminals is within ±20% of the nominal operating voltages printed in the
white rectangle on the front label.
Meter Error
A Red
If the meter experiences an internal error, it will light all
LEDs red for three seconds (or longer). If you see this B Red
happen repeatedly, return the meter for service. C Red

3.0sec
Bad Calibration
This indicates that the meter has detected bad calibration A Red
data and must be returned for service. B Red
C Yellow
Line Voltage Too High
Whenever the meter detects line voltages over 125% of
normal for one or more phases, it will display a fast red/ B R G R G R G R G R G R G
green flashing for the affected phases. This is harmless if C R G R G R G R G R G R G
it occurs due a momentary surge, but if the line voltage is 1.0sec
high continuously, the power supply may fail. If you see
continuous over-voltage flashing, disconnect the meter immediately! Check that the model
and voltage rating is correct for the electrical service.
Installation 21
Bad Line Frequency
A Yellow
If the meter detects a power line frequency below 45 Hz
or above 70 Hz, it will light all the LEDs yellow for at least B Yellow
three seconds. The LEDs will stay yellow until the line C Yellow
frequency returns to normal. During this time, the meter 3.0sec
should continue to accurately measure power. This can
occur in the presence of extremely high noise, such as if the meter is too close to an unfiltered
variable frequency drive.
Low Line Voltage A Red Y Red Y

These LED patterns occur if the line voltage is too low B Red Y Red Y
for the meter to operate correctly and the meter reboots C Red Y Red Y
repeatedly. The pattern will be synchronized on all three
1.0sec
LEDs. Verify that the voltage on the Vac screw terminals is
not more than 20% lower than the nominal operating volt-
A R R R R R R
ages printed in the white rectangle on the front label. If the
voltages are in the normal range and the meter continues B R R R R R R
to display one of these patterns, return it for service. C R R R R R R

1.0sec
Measurement Troubleshooting
If the WattNode meter does not appear to be operating correctly or generating expected pulses,
start by checking the diagnostic LEDs as described in the previous section Installation LED
Diagnostics (p. 20). Then double check the installation instructions. If there are still problems,
check the following.
No Pulses
Ɣ Make sure the load is turned on.
Ɣ If the LEDs are flashing green, then the meter is measuring positive power and should output
pulses on P1, so there may be something wrong with the pulse output connection or you
may need a pull-up resistor; see Connecting Pulse Outputs (p. 17).
Ɣ If the LEDs on one or more phases are flashing red, then the total power may be negative,
in which case the meter won’t generate positive energy pulses. If you have a bidirectional
model, you can check for negative energy pulses on the P2 output. If this is the case, check
that the line phases match the CT phases, that all the CTs face the source of power, and that
the CT white and black wires are connected correctly.
Ɣ If all the LEDs are solid green (or off), then the measured power is below the creep limit
(1/1500th of full-scale) and the meter will not generate any pulses. See Specifications -
Creep Limit (p. 32).
Ɣ If the LEDs are flashing green slowly, the power may be very low. A WattNode meter with a
nominal output frequency of 4.00 Hz can have a pulse period of several minutes at very low
power levels.
Ɣ If all the LEDs are off, then the meter does not have sufficient line voltage to operate, or has
malfunctioned. Use a DMM (multimeter) to verify that the voltage on the Vac screw terminals
is within -20%, +15% of the nominal operating voltage.
Incorrect Power or Energy Readings.

This can be caused by any of the following:
Ɣ An incorrect estimate of expected power or energy readings. If possible, try to verify the
actual energy, power, or current with a handheld power meter or current clamp.
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Ɣ Incorrect scale factors to convert from pulses to energy and power. This is commonly caused
by using the normal scale factors with an Option P3 meter or selecting the wrong row of
column from the tables.
Ɣ Some pulse counting equipment (data loggers, etc.) counts both rising and falling edges as
pulses, resulting in a count that is double the intended value. This can normally be corrected
by reconfiguring the device or dividing the scale factor by 2.0.
Ɣ Some pulse monitoring devices cannot handle fast pulse rates. If the pulses occur too close
together, some may be missed by the monitoring device. Check the specifications of your
monitoring device or contact CCS support for assistance.
Ɣ The CTs are not installed on the correct line phases. Verify that the CT phasing matches the
line Vac inputs.
Ɣ The measured current exceeds the CT rating. This can saturate CT or the WattNode meter
input circuitry, resulting in lower than expected readings. If possible, use a current clamp to
measure the current and make sure it is below the CT rated amps.
Ɣ The measured current is too small. Most current transformers are only specified to meet
their accuracy from 10% to 100% of rated current. In practice, most CTs work reasonably
well down to 1% of rated current. Very low currents may not register properly, resulting in low
power or no power reported.
Ɣ Interference from a variable frequency or variable speed drive: VFD, VSD, inverter, or the
like. Generally, these drives should not interfere with the meter, but if they are in very close
proximity, or if the CT leads are long, interference can occur. Try moving the meter at least
three feet (one meter) away from any VFDs. Use short CT leads if possible. NEVER connect
the meter downstream of a VFD: the varying line frequency and extreme noise will cause
problems!
Ɣ The CTs may be malfunctioning. If possible, use a current clamp to verify the current, then
use a DMM (multimeter) to measure the AC voltage between the white and black wires from
the CT (leave them connected to the meter during this test). At rated current, the CT output
voltage should equal 0.333 Vac (333 millivolts AC). At lower currents, the voltage should scale
linearly, so at 20% of rated current, the output voltage should be 0.20 * 0.333 = 0.0666 Vac
(66.6 millivolts AC).
Ɣ The meter is not functioning correctly: if possible, swap the meter for another unit of the
same model.
Installation 23
Operating Instructions
Pulse Outputs
The WattNode meter generates pulse outputs using one or more optoisolators (also called
photocouplers). These provide 5000 Vac of isolation using an LED and a photo-transistor. This
allows the meter to be interfaced to monitoring or data logging hardware without concerns about
interference, ground loops, shock hazard, etc.
Depending on the options selected, the Pulse WattNode meter can generate full-scale pulses at
output frequencies ranging from less than 1 Hz to 600 Hz. The standard full-scale pulse output
frequency is 4.00 Hz. The standard model provides two pulse streams for measuring bidirectional
power. With Option P3, there are three pulse channels for independently measuring each phase
or three single-phase circuits.
The pulse outputs are approximately square-waves, with equal on and off periods. The frequency
of pulses is proportional to the measured power. When the measured power is constant, the
pulse frequency is constant and the output is an exact square-wave. If the power is increasing
or decreasing, the output waveform will not be a perfect square-wave as the on and off periods
are getting longer or shorter. If you need a fixed or minimum pulse duration (closed period), see
Manual Supplement MS-17: Option PW (Pulse Width).
We define a “pulse” as a full cycle including both an Open o Closed and an Closed o Open
transition. You can choose either a rising or falling edge to start a pulse; the end of the pulse will
be the next matching edge. Some monitoring equipment or data loggers can be configured to
count both rising and falling edges: if your equipment is configured this way, you will count twice
as many pulses as expected. This can normally be corrected by reconfiguring the equipment or
adjusting the scale factors by a factor of 2.
800ms 800ms 800ms
Open
400ms 400ms 400ms 400ms 400ms 400ms
Closed
Figure 11: Output Pulses for Steady Power
1000ms 700ms 400ms 400ms
Open
500ms 500ms 400ms 300 200 200 200 200

ms ms ms ms ms
Closed
Figure 12: Output Pulses for Increasing Power
See Connecting Pulse Outputs (p. 17) and Specifications - Pulse Outputs (p. 32) for
more information.
24 Operating Instructions
Power and Energy Computation
Every pulse from the meter corresponds to a fixed amount of energy. Power (watts) is energy
divided by time, which can be measured as pulses per second (or pulses per hour). The following
scale factor tables and equations convert from pulses to energy (watt-hours or kilowatt-hours) for
different models.
If you have ordered a custom full-scale pulse output frequency, then see the
Power and Energy Equations section below. For Option PV (Photovoltaic), see
Manual Supplement MS-10: Option PV for scale factors.
Scale Factors - Standard Bidirectional Outputs (and Option DPO)

The following table provides scale factors for standard bidirectional output models with a full-
scale pulse output frequency of 4.00 Hz. This table also works for 4.00 Hz models with Option
DPO. Equations to compute power and energy follow the scale factor tables.
Watt-hours per pulse (WHpP) Pulses Per kilowatt-hour (PpKWH)

CT Size 3Y-208 3Y-400 3Y-480 3Y-208 3Y-400 3Y-480
3Y-600 3Y-600
(amps) 3D-240 3D-400 3D-480 3D-240 3D-400 3D-480
5 0.125 0.2396 0.2885 0.3615 8000.00 4173.91 3465.70 2766.57
15 0.375 0.7188 0.8656 1.0844 2666.67 1391.30 1155.24 922.190
20 0.500 0.9583 1.1542 1.4458 2000.00 1043.48 866.426 691.643
30 0.750 1.4375 1.7313 2.1688 1333.33 695.652 577.617 461.095
50 1.250 2.3958 2.8854 3.6146 800.000 417.391 346.570 276.657
60 1.500 2.8750 3.4625 4.3375 666.667 347.826 288.809 230.548
70 1.750 3.3542 4.0396 5.0604 571.429 298.137 247.550 197.612
100 2.500 4.7917 5.7708 7.2292 400.000 208.696 173.285 138.329
150 3.750 7.1875 8.6563 10.844 266.667 139.130 115.523 92.219
200 5.000 9.5833 11.542 14.458 200.000 104.348 86.643 69.164
250 6.250 11.979 14.427 18.073 160.000 83.478 69.314 55.331
300 7.500 14.375 17.313 21.688 133.333 69.565 57.762 46.110
400 10.000 19.167 23.083 28.917 100.000 52.174 43.321 34.582
600 15.000 28.750 34.625 43.375 66.667 34.783 28.881 23.055
800 20.000 38.333 46.167 57.833 50.000 26.087 21.661 17.291
1000 25.000 47.917 57.708 72.292 40.000 20.870 17.329 13.833
1200 30.000 57.500 69.250 86.750 33.333 17.391 14.440 11.527
1500 37.500 71.875 86.563 108.44 26.667 13.913 11.552 9.2219
2000 50.000 95.833 115.42 144.58 20.000 10.435 8.6643 6.9164
3000 75.000 143.75 173.13 216.88 13.333 6.9565 5.7762 4.6110
any CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps 40,000 20,870 17,329 13,833
40 20.87 17.329 13.833 CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps
Table 6: Scale Factors - Bidirectional Outputs
Contact CCS for scale factors for models with full-scale pulse output frequencies other than 4.00
Hz.
Operating Instructions 25
Scale Factors - Option P3: Per-Phase Outputs
The following table provides scale factors for Option P3 models with a full-scale pulse output
frequencies of 4.00 Hz for each phase. Note: with Option P3, different phases can use different
CTs with different rated currents.
WARNING: Only use this table if you have Option P3 (Per-Phase Outputs)!
Watt-hours per pulse (WHpP) Pulses Per kilowatt-hour (PpKWH)

CT Size 3Y-208 3Y-400 3Y-480 3Y-208 3Y-400 3Y-480
3Y-600 3Y-600
(amps) 3D-240 3D-400 3D-480 3D-240 3D-400 3D-480
5 0.04167 0.07986 0.09618 0.12049 24000.0 12521.7 10397.1 8299.71
15 0.1250 0.2396 0.2885 0.3615 8000.00 4173.91 3465.70 2766.57
20 0.1667 0.3194 0.3847 0.4819 6000.00 3130.43 2599.28 2074.93
30 0.2500 0.4792 0.5771 0.7229 4000.00 2086.96 1732.85 1383.29
50 0.4167 0.7986 0.9618 1.2049 2400.00 1252.17 1039.71 829.971
60 0.5000 0.9583 1.1542 1.4458 2000.00 1043.48 866.426 691.643
70 0.5833 1.1181 1.3465 1.6868 1714.29 894.410 742.651 592.837
100 0.8333 1.5972 1.9236 2.4097 1200.00 626.087 519.856 414.986
150 1.2500 2.3958 2.8854 3.6146 800.000 417.391 346.570 276.657
200 1.6667 3.1944 3.8472 4.8194 600.000 313.043 259.928 207.493
250 2.0833 3.9931 4.8090 6.0243 480.000 250.435 207.942 165.994
300 2.5000 4.7917 5.7708 7.2292 400.000 208.696 173.285 138.329
400 3.3333 6.3889 7.6944 9.6389 300.000 156.522 129.964 103.746
600 5.0000 9.5833 11.542 14.458 200.000 104.348 86.643 69.164
800 6.6667 12.778 15.389 19.278 150.000 78.261 64.982 51.873
1000 8.3333 15.972 19.236 24.097 120.000 62.609 51.986 41.499
1200 10.000 19.167 23.083 28.917 100.000 52.174 43.321 34.582
1500 12.500 23.958 28.854 36.146 80.000 41.739 34.657 27.666
2000 16.667 31.944 38.472 48.194 60.000 31.304 25.993 20.749
3000 25.000 47.917 57.708 72.292 40.000 20.870 17.329 13.833
any CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps 120,000 62,609 51,986 41,499
120.00 62.609 51.986 41.499 CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps CtAmps
Table 7: Scale Factors - Per-Phase Outputs (Option P3)
Scale Factor Equations

Using the “Watt-hours per pulse” WHpP value from the table above for your model and current
transformer, you can compute energy and power as follows:
Ɣ PulseCount - This is the count of pulses, used to compute energy. You can use the count of
pulses over specified periods of time (like a month) to measure the energy for that period of
time.
Ɣ PulseFreq - This is the measured pulse frequency (Hertz) out of the meter. This can also be
computed by counting the number of pulses in a fixed period of time and then dividing by the
number of seconds in that time period. For example, if you count 720 pulses in five minutes
(300 seconds), then PulseFreq = 720 / 300 = 2.40 Hz.
Energy (watt-hours) = WHpP PulseCount
Power (watts) = WHpP 3600 PulseFreq
To convert these values to kilowatt-hours and kilowatts, divide by 1000.
Using the “Pulses Per kilowatt-hour” PpKWH value from the table above for your model and
current transformer, you can compute energy and power as follows (multiply by 1000 to convert
kilowatts to watts):
Energy (kilowatt-hours) = PulseCount / PpKWH
Power (kilowatts) = 3600 PulseFreq / PpKWH
Power and Energy Equations

This section shows how to compute power and energy from pulses for any full-scale pulse output
frequency. The power is proportional to the pulse frequency, while the energy is proportional to
the count of pulses.
For these calculations, we use the following variables:
Ɣ NVac - This is the nominal line voltage (phase to neutral) of the WattNode model. For delta
model, this is a virtual voltage, since there may not be a neutral connection. Note: this is not
the actual measured voltage.
Ɣ PpPO - “Phases per Pulse Output”. This is the number of meter voltage phases associ-
ated with a pulse output channel. This may be different than the number of phases you are
monitoring.
ż Standard and Option DPO (Dual Positive Outputs): PpPO = 3
ż Option P3 (Per-Phase Outputs): PpPO = 1
ż Option PV (Photovoltaic): PpPO = 2 for outputs P1 and P2, PpPO = 1 for output P3
Ɣ CtAmps - This is the current transformer (CT) rated amps. Note: If the conductors being
measured are passed through the CTs more than once, then CtAmps is the rated CT current
divided by the number of times that the conductor passes through the CT.
Ɣ FSHz - This is the full-scale pulse frequency of the meter. It is 4.00 Hz, unless the meter was
ordered with Option Hz=xxx (where xxx specifies the full-scale pulse frequency) or Option
Kh.
Ɣ PulseCount - This is the measured pulse count, used to compute energy. You can use the
count of pulses over specified periods of time (such as a month) to measure the energy for
that period of time.
Ɣ PulseFreq - This is the measured pulse frequency from one of the pulse channels (P1, P2,
or P3). This can be computed by counting the number of pulses in a fixed period of time and
then dividing by the number of seconds in that time period. For example, if you count 720
pulses in five minutes (300 seconds), then PulseFreq = 720 / 300 = 2.40 Hz.
The values of the constant parameters are in the following table.
WattNode Models NVac Standard FSHz Values

WNB-3Y-208-P 120 4.00 Hz
WNB-3Y-400-P 230 4.00 Hz
WNB-3Y-480-P 277 4.00 Hz
WNB-3Y-600-P 347 4.00 Hz
WNB-3D-240-P 120* 4.00 Hz
WNB-3D-400-P 230* 4.00 Hz
WNB-3D-480-P 277* 4.00 Hz
*Note: these are “virtual” line-to-neutral voltages used for delta model power
and energy computations.
Table 8: Power and Energy Parameters
Watt-Hours per Pulse
PpPO NVac CtAmps
WHpP =
FSHz 3600
Watt-Hours per Pulse per CT Rated Amp

There is an alternate way of computing the energy reported by a meter using the variable
WHpPpA (watt-hours per pulse per CT rated amp). If you multiply the WHpPpA by the amp rating
of your CTs, the result will be the watt-hours measured each time the meter generates a pulse.
EnergyPerPulse (WH) = WHpPpA CtAmps
The standard WHpPpA values are listed in the following table. These only apply for models with a
4.00 Hz full-scale pulse frequency.
Watt-Hours per Pulse per CT Rated Amp (FSHz = 4.00)

WattNode Models Standard and Option P3:
Option DPO Outputs Per-Phase Outputs
WNB-3Y-208-P 0.02500 0.008333
WNB-3Y-400-P 0.04792 0.01597
WNB-3Y-480-P 0.05771 0.01924
WNB-3Y-600-P 0.07229 0.02410
WNB-3D-240-P 0.02500 0.008333
WNB-3D-400-P 0.04792 0.01597
WNB-3D-480-P 0.05771 0.01924
Table 9: Watt-Hours per Pulse per CT Rated Amp
For example: a WNB-3Y-208-P with a full-scale pulse frequency of 4.00 Hz has a WHpPpA value
of 0.0250. With 15 amp CTs, it will output one pulse for every 0.375 watt-hours.
(0.025) (15.0 amps) = 0.375 watt-hours
It is easy to use the WHpPpA value to compute energy:
Energy (Wh) = WHpPpA CtAmps PulseCount
For non-standard models, you can compute WHpPpA as follows:
PpPO NVac
WHpPpA =
FSHz 3600
Energy Equation
The following equation computes the energy (watt-hours) associated with a pulse output channel.
By using the PulseCount for different periods of time (day, week, month, etc.), you can measure
the energy over different time periods. You can convert this to kilowatt-hours by dividing by 1000.
The 3600 term in the denominator converts from watt-seconds to watt-hours. Note: use NVac
value from Table 8 above.
NVac PpPO CtAmps PulseCount
Energy (WH) =
FSHz 3600
Pulses per Watt-Hour

FSHz 3600
PpWH =
NVac PpPO CtAmps
Pulses Per Kilowatt-Hour
FSHz 3600 1000
PpKWH =
NVac PpPO CtAmps
Full-Scale Power Equation

The following equation computes the nominal full-scale power associated with a pulse output
channel. For bidirectional output models, this is the full-scale power for all phases together. For
per-phase output models, this is the full-scale power for a single phase. Note: use NVac value
from Table 8: Power and Energy Parameters above.
Full-Scale Power (W) = NVac PpPO CtAmps
Power Equation
The following equation computes the power associated with a pulse output. The PulseFreq value
may be measured or averaged over different time periods to compute the average power (also
called demand). Note: use NVac value from Table 8 above.
NVac PpPO CtAmps PulseFreq
Power (W ) =
FSHz
Maintenance and Repair

The WattNode Pulse meter requires no maintenance. There are no user serviceable or replace-
able parts except the pluggable screw terminals.
The WattNode meter should not normally need to be cleaned, but if cleaning is desired, power
must be disconnected first and a dry or damp cloth or brush should be used.
The WattNode meter is not user serviceable. In the event of any failure, the meter must be
returned for service (contact CCS for an RMA). In the case of a new installation, follow the diag-
nostic and troubleshooting instructions before returning the meter for service, to ensure that the
problem is not connection related.
Specifications
Models
Nominal Vac Nominal Vac
Model Phases Wires
Line-to-Neutral Line-to-Line
WNB-3Y-208-P 120 208–240 3 4
WNB-3Y-400-P 230 400 3 4
WNB-3Y-480-P 277 480 3 4
WNB-3Y-600-P 347 600 3 4
WNB-3D-240-P 120* 208–240 3 3–4
WNB-3D-400-P 230* 400 3 3–4
WNB-3D-480-P 277* 480 3 3–4
*Note: the delta models have an optional neutral connection that may be used for measuring
wye circuits. In the absence of neutral, voltages are measured with respect to ground. Delta
WattNode models use the phase A and phase B connections for power.
Model Options
Any of these models are available with the following options:
Ɣ Bidirectional Outputs - (this is the standard model) This model has two pulse output chan-
nels. P1 generates pulses in proportion to the total real positive energy, while P2 generates
pulses in proportion to the total real negative energy. The individual phase energies are all
added together every 200 ms. If the result is positive, it is accumulated for the P1 output; if
negative, it is accumulated for the P2 output. If one phase has negative power (-100 W), while
the other two phases have positive power (+100 W each), the negative phase will subtract
from the positive phases, resulting in a net of 100 W, causing pulses on P1, but no pulses on
P2. There will only be pulses on P2 if the sum of all three phases is negative.
Ɣ Option P3: Per-Phase Outputs - Models with this option have three pulse output channels:
P1, P2, and P3. Each generates pulses in proportion to the real positive energy measured on
one phase (phases A, B, and C respectively).
Ɣ Option DPO: Dual Positive Outputs - This option is like the standard model with
bidirectional outputs, but with the addition of the P3 output channel. The P3 chan-
nel indicates positive real energy, just like the P1 channel. This is useful when the meter
needs to be connected to two different devices, such as a display and a data logger. See
Manual Supplement MS-11: Option DPO (Dual Positive Outputs) for details.
Ɣ Option PV: Photovoltaic - The photovoltaic option measures residential PV systems. It
allows one WattNode meter to measure the bidirectional total house energy, and the PV (or
wind) generated energy. See Manual Supplement MS-10: Option PV (Photovoltaic) for details.
Ɣ Option Hz: Custom Pulse Output Frequency - WattNode meters are available with custom
full-scale pulse output frequencies ranging from 0.01 Hz to 600 Hz (150 Hz maximum for
Options P3, DPO, and PV). For custom frequencies, specify Option Hz=nnn, where nnn
is the desired full-scale frequency. To specify different frequencies for P1, P2, and P3, use
Option Hz=rrr/sss/ttt, where P1 frequency = rrr, P2 frequency = sss, P3 frequency = ttt.
Ɣ Option SSR: Solid State Relay Output - Replaces the standard optoisolator outputs with
solid state relays capable of switching 500 mA at up to 40 Vac or ±60 Vdc. See Option SSR
Outputs below for details.
Ɣ Option TVS=24 - Install 24 V bidirectional TVS protection diodes across P1, P2, and P3
outputs. Used with Option SSR when driving 12 Vdc electromechanical counters to protect
the solid-state relays from the inductive kickback of the counter.
30 Specifications
Ɣ Option PW: Pulse Width - This specifies the pulse ON (closed or conducting) period in
milliseconds. For example, Opt PW=100 configures 100 millisecond pulse ON periods. See
Manual Supplement MS-17: Option PW (Pulse Width) for details.
Ɣ Option Kh: Watt-hour Constant - This specifies the watt-hour constant, or the number of
watt-hours that must accumulate for each pulse generated by the meter. Each pulse includes
an ON (conducting) and OFF period. The number of watt-hours may be small, even less than
one, or large. For example, Opt Kh=1000 specifies one pulse per 1000 watt-hours (one pulse
per kilowatt-hour). See http://www.ccontrolsys.com/w/Option_Kh.
Ɣ Option CT: Current Transformer Rated Amps - This specifies the rated
amps of the attached current transformers. This is only used in conjunc-
tion with Option Kh. It may be specified as Opt CT=xxx or Opt CT=xxx/
yyy/zzz if there are CTs with different rated amps on different phases. See
http://www.ccontrolsys.com/w/WattNode_Pulse_-_Option_CT_-_CT_Rated_Amps.
Accuracy
The following accuracy specifications do not include errors caused by the current transformer
accuracy or phase angle errors. “Rated current” is the current that generates a CT output voltage
of 0.33333 Vac.
Condition 1 - Normal Operation

Line voltage: -20% to +15% of nominal
Power factor: 1.0
Frequency: 48 - 62 Hz
Ambient Temperature: 25°C
CT Current: 5% - 100% of rated current
Condition 2 - Low CT Current
All conditions the same as Condition 1 except:
Condition 3 – Very Low CT Current
CT Current: 0.2% - 1% of rated current
Condition 4 - High CT Current
Condition 5 - Low Power Factor
Power factor: 0.5 (±60 degree phase shift between current and voltage)
Additional Error: ±0.5% of reading
Condition 6 - Temperature Variation
Ambient Temperature: -30°C to +55°C
Additional Error: ±0.75% of reading
Specifications 31
Note: Option PV WattNode models may not meet these accuracy specifications for the P3
output channel when measuring a two-phase inverter or multiple inverters.
Measurement
Creep Limit: 0.067% (1/1500th) of full-scale. Whenever the apparent power (a combination of the
real and reactive power values) for a phase drops below the creep limit, the output power (real)
for the phase will be forced to zero. Also, if the line voltage for a phase drops below 20% of
nominal Vac, the output power for the phase will be set to zero. These limits prevent spurious
pulses due to measurement noise.
Update Rate: ~200 milliseconds. Internally, the consumed energy is measured at this rate and
used to update the pulse output rate.
Start-Up Time: approximately 500 milliseconds. The meter starts measuring power and generat-
ing pulses 500 milliseconds after AC voltage is applied
Current Transformer Phase Angle Correction: 1.0 degree leading. Current transformers (CTs)
typically have a leading phase angle error ranging from 0.2 degrees to 2.5 degrees. The
WattNode meter is normally programmed to correct for a 1.0 degree phase lead to provide
good accuracy with typical CTs.
Over-Voltage Limit: 125% of nominal Vac. If the line voltage for one or more phases exceeds this
limit, the status LEDs for these phases will flash alternating red-green as a warning. Extended
over-voltage operation can damage the meter and void the warranty. See Line Voltage Too
High (p. 21).
Over-Current Limit: 120% of rated current. Exceeding 120% of rated current will not harm the
WattNode meter but the current and power will not be measured accurately.
Pulse Outputs
Factory Programmable Full-Scale Pulse Frequencies:
Standard (All Models): 4.00 Hz
Custom (Bidirectional Output Models): 0.01 Hz to 600 Hz
Custom (Option P3, Option PV, Option DPO): 0.01 Hz to 150 Hz
Absolute Maximum Pulse Output Frequencies:
Standard Models (Bidirectional Outputs): 900 Hz
Option P3, Option PV, Option DPO: 200 Hz
Output Waveform: square-wave, ~50% duty cycle
Option PW: programmable pulse ON (closed or conducting period, 1 to 65535 milliseconds
Optoisolator Outputs:
Isolation: 5000 Vac RMS
Breakdown Voltage (collector–emitter): 60 V (exceeding this may destroy the outputs)
Maximum Reverse Voltage (emitter-collector): 5 Vdc (exceeding may destroy the outputs)
Maximum Leakage (OFF) Current (collector–emitter): 100 nA
Recommended Load Current (collector–emitter): 1 μA (microamp) to 5 mA (milliamp)
Maximum Load (collector–emitter) Current: ~8 mA
Approximate ON Resistance (as measured by a DMM): 100 Ω to 2000 Ω
Approximate OFF Resistance (as measured by a DMM): > 50 MΩ
32 Specifications
Saturation Voltage vs. Load Current: this is the typical voltage (at room temperature) mea-
sured between the COM terminal and P1, P2, or P3 when the optoisolator is on (conduct-
ing). Ideally, this voltage would be zero, but instead, it varies with the load current.
1000
Optoisolator Saturation Vce (millivolts)
100
10
0.01 0.1 1 10
Optoisolator Current (mA)
Figure 13: Optoisolator Saturation Voltage vs. Load Current

Output Rise Time (microseconds): approximately Rpullup / 100, where Rpullup is the pull-
up resistor value (in ohms) and the pull-up voltage is 5 Vdc. Rise time is defined as the time
for the output voltage to rise from 20% to 80% of the pull-up voltage.
Output Fall Time: approximately 2-3 microseconds with a 5 Vdc pull-up voltage.
Option SSR Outputs:
Isolation: 5000 Vac RMS
Breakdown Voltage: ±60 Vdc or 40 Vac; can switch positive, negative or AC voltages
Maximum Leakage (Off) Current: 1000 nA (1 μA)
On Resistance: 1.0 to 2.5 Ω
Maximum Load Current: 500 mA
Output Turn On Time (milliseconds): 1.8 ms typical, 5.0 ms maximum
Output Turn Off Time (milliseconds): 0.5 ms typical, 2.0 ms maximum
Maximum Recommended Pulse Frequency: 30 Hz
Electrical
Power Consumption: The following table shows typical power consumption and power factor
values with all three phases powered at nominal line voltages. The power supply draws
most of the total power consumed, while the measurement circuitry draws 1-10% of the total
(6-96 milliwatts per phase, depending on the model). Due to the design of the power supply,
WattNode meters draw slightly more power at 50 Hz.
Specifications 33
Active Active Power Power
Power Rated
Model Power at Power at Supply Supply
Factor Power*
60 Hz 50 Hz Range Terminals
WNB-3Y-208-P 1.6 W 1.8 W 0.75 3W 96 – 138 Vac N and ØA
WNB-3D-240-P 1.7 W 1.9 W 0.63 4W 166 – 276 Vac ØA and ØB
Table 11: Power Supply Characteristics
*Note: This is the maximum rated power at 115% of nominal Vac at 50 Hz. This is the same as
the rated power that appears on the front label of the meter.
Maximum Operating Power Supply Voltage Range: -20% to +15% of nominal (see table
above). For the WNB-3D-240-P, this is -20% of 208 Vac (166 Vac) to +15% of 240 Vac (276
Vac).
Operating Frequencies: 50/60 Hz
Measurement Category: CAT III
Measurement category III is for measurements performed in the building installation. Examples
are measurements on distribution boards, circuit-breakers, wiring, including cables, bus-bars,
junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial
use and some other equipment, for example, stationary motors with permanent connection to
the fixed installation.
The line voltage measurement terminals on the meter are rated for the following CAT III volt-
ages (these ratings also appear on the front label):
Model CAT III Voltage Rating

WNB-3Y-208-P 240 Vac
WNB-3D-240-P
WNB-3D-400-P
WNB-3D-480-P
Table 12: WattNode CAT III Ratings
Current Transformer Inputs:

Nominal Input Voltage (At CT Rated Current): 0.33333 Vac RMS
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage: 5.0 Vac RMS
Input Impedance at 50/60 Hz: 23 kΩ
34 Specifications
Certifications
Safety: UL 61010-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04; IEC 61010-1
Immunity: EN 61326: 2002 (Industrial Locations)
Electrostatic Discharge: EN 61000-4-2: 4 kV contact, 8 kV air: (B) Self-Recovering
Radiated RF Immunity: EN 61000-4-3: 10 V/m: (A) No Degradation
Electrical Fast Transient / Burst: EN 61000-4-4: 2 kV: (B) Self-Recovering
Surge Immunity: EN 61000-4-5: 1 kV I/O, 4 kV AC: (B) Self-Recovering
Conducted RF Immunity: EN 61000-4-6: 3 V: (A) No Degradation
Voltage Dips, Interrupts: EN 61000-4-11: (B) Self-Recovering
Emissions: FCC Part 15, Class B; EN 55022: 1994, Class B
Environmental
Operating Temperature: -30°C to +55°C (-22°F to 131°F)
Altitude: Up to 2000 m (6560 ft)
Operating Humidity: non-condensing, 5 to 90% relative humidity (RH) up to 40°C, decreasing
linearly to 50% RH at 55°C.
Pollution: POLLUTION DEGREE 2 - Normally only non-conductive pollution; occasionally, a
temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.
Indoor Use: Suitable for indoor use.
Outdoor Use: Suitable for outdoor use when mounted inside an electrical enclosure (Hammond
Mfg., Type EJ Series) that is rated NEMA 3R or 4 (IP 66).
Mechanical
Enclosure: High impact, ABS and/or ABS/PC plastic
Flame Resistance Rating: UL 94V-0, IEC FV-0
Size: 153 mm × 85 mm × 38 mm (6.02 in × 3.35 in × 1.50 in)
Weight: 285 gm (10.1 oz) 314 gm (11.1 oz)
Connectors: Euroblock style pluggable terminal blocks
Green: up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2), 600 V
Black: up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm2), 300 V
Current Transformers
WattNode meters use CTs with built-in burden resistors generating 0.33333 Vac at rated AC cur-
rent. The maximum input current rating is dependent on the CT frame size (see the tables below).
Exceeding the maximum input current rating may damage CTs, but should not harm the meter.
None of these CTs measure DC current and the accuracy can be degraded in the presence of DC
currents, as from half-wave rectified loads. The solid-core CTs are most susceptible to saturation
due to DC currents.
WattNode meters should only be used with UL recognized current transformers, which are avail-
able from Continental Control Systems. Using non-approved transformers will invalidate the meter
UL listing. The following sections list approved UL recognized current transformers.
Specifications 35
Common CT Specifications
Type: voltage output, integral burden resistor
Output Voltage at Rated Current: 0.33333 Vac (one-third volt)
Standard CT Wire Length: 2.4 m (8 feet)
Optional CT Wire Length: up to 30 m (100 feet)
Split-Core CTs
Also called “opening” current transformers. These are UL recognized under UL file numbers
E96927 or E325972: CTM-0360-xxx, CTS-0750-xxx, CTS-1250-xxx, CTS-2000-xxx, where xxx
indicates the full scale current rating between 0005 and 1500 amps.
The accuracy of the split-core CTs are specified from 10% to 100% of rated AC current. The
phase angle is specified at 50% of rated current (amps). Some low current split-core CTs have
unspecified phase angle errors.
Inside Accuracy / Maximum

Model Rated Amps (-xxx)
Diameter Phase Angle Amps
CTM-0360-xxx 0.30" (7.5 mm) 5, 15, 30, 50, 70 ±1% / <2° 100
CTS-0750-xxx 0.75” (19.0 mm) 5, 15, 30, 50 ±1% / not spec. 200
CTS-0750-xxx 0.75” (19.0 mm) 70, 100, 150, 200 ±1% / <2° 200
CTS-1250-xxx 1.25” (31.7 mm) 70, 100 ±1% / not spec. 600
CTS-1250-xxx 1.25” (31.7 mm) 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 600 ±1% / <2° 600
CTS-2000-xxx 2.00” (50.8 mm) 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500 ±1% / <2° 1500
Table 13: Split-core CTs
Split-Core Bus Bar CTs

These current transformers are referred to as “bus bar” CTs because they are available in larger
and custom sizes appropriate for use with bus bars or multiple large conductors. These are UL
recognized under UL file number E325972: CTB-wwwXhhh-xxx, where www and hhh indicate
the width and height in inches, and xxx indicates the full scale current rating.
The accuracy of the split-core bus bar CTs is specified from 10% to 100% of rated current. The
phase angle is specified at 50% of rated current (amps).
Rated Accuracy / Maximum

Model Opening
Amps Phase Angle Amps
CTB-1.5x3.5-0600 1.5" x 3.5" (38.1 mm x 88.9 mm) 600 ±1.5% / <1.5° 750
CTB-4.0x4.0-0800 4.0" x 4.0" (101.6 mm x 101.6 mm) 800 ±1.5% / <1.5° 1000
CTB-4.0x4.0-1200 4.0" x 4.0" (101.6 mm x 101.6mm) 1200 ±1.5% / <1.5° 1500
CTB-4.0x4.0-2000 4.0" x 4.0" (101.6 mm x 101.6 mm) 2000 ±1.5% / <1.5° 2500
CTB-4.5x4.0-3000 4.5" x 4.0" (114.3 mm x 101.6 mm) 3000 ±1.5% / <1.5° 3750
CTB-wwwxhhh-xxxx Custom (www by hhh inches) xxxx ±1.5% / <1.5° 4000
Table 14: Split-core Bus Bar CTs
Solid-Core CTs
Also called “toroid” or “donut” current transformers. These are UL recognized under UL
file number E96927: CTT-0750-100N, CTT-1250-400N, CTT-0300-030N, CTT-0500-060N,
CTT-1000-200N, CTT-0300-005N, CTT-0300-015N, CTT-0500-050N, CTT-0500-030N,
CTT-1250-200N, CTT-1250-150N, CTT-1250-100N, CTT-1250-070N.
36 Specifications
The accuracy of the solid-core CTs is specified from 10% to 100% of rated current. The phase
angle error is specified at 50% of rated current. The CT suffix xxx is the rated current. The “N” at
the end of the part number indicates a nickel core material, which is the only core material avail-
able for our solid-core CTs.
Inside Accuracy / Maximum

Model Rated Amps (-xxx)
Diameter Phase Angle Amps
CTT-0300-xxxN 0.30" (7.6mm) 5, 15, 20, 30 ±1% / <1° 30
CTT-0500-xxxN 0.50" (12.7mm) 15, 20, 30, 50, 60 ±1% / <1° 60
CTT-0750-xxxN 0.75" (19.0mm) 30, 50, 70, 100 ±1% / <1° 100
CTT-1000-xxxN 1.00" (25.4mm) 50, 70, 100, 150, 200 ±1% / <1° 200
CTT-1250-xxxN 1.25" (31.7mm) 70, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400 ±1% / <1° 400
Table 15: Solid-core CTs
Warranty
All products sold by Continental Control Systems, LLC (CCS) are guaranteed against defects in
material and workmanship for a period of five years from the original date of shipment. CCS’s
responsibility is limited to repair, replacement, or refund, any of which may be selected by CCS at
its sole discretion. CCS reserves the right to substitute functionally equivalent new or serviceable
used parts.
This warranty covers only defects arising under normal use and does not include malfunctions or
failures resulting from: misuse, neglect, improper application, improper installation, water damage,
acts of nature, lightning, product modifications, alterations or repairs by anyone other than CCS.
Except as set forth herein, CCS makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and CCS
disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall CCS be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, punitive or consequen-
tial damages of any kind or nature arising out of the sale or use of its products whether
such liability is asserted on the basis of contract, tort or otherwise, including without
limitation, lost profits, even if CCS has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Customer acknowledges that CCS’s aggregate liability to Customer relating to or arising
out of the sale or use of CCS’s products, whether such liability is asserted on the basis of
contract, tort or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price paid by Customer for the
products in respect of which damages are claimed. Customer specifically acknowledges
that CCS’s price for the products is based upon the limitations of CCS’s liability set forth
herein.
Warranty 37
New!
Revenue-Grade Accuracy
Patent pending
Pat pe
e
CTL Series - 1.25 Inch Window - 250 and 400 Amps
The CTL revenue-grade, split-core current transformers provide IEEE
C57.13 class 0.6 accuracy, with UL listing for energy management
3.68 1.38
equipment. They combine the ease of installation of an opening cur- (93.7) (35.0)
rent transformer with the accuracy normally associated with solid-core 3.27 1.14
(83.0) (28.9)
current transformers. They are an ideal companion to the WattNode®
Revenue meter for revenue-grade electric power metering applications.
• Very low phase angle error: essential for accurate power and energy
measurements 1.30
(33.0)
• IEEE/ANSI C57.13 and IEC 60044-1 accuracy over the full tem- 1.25 3.17
(31.7) (80.5)
perature range
• Glove-friendly operation with one hand Dimensions in inches
(millimeters)
Specifications
All specifications are for operation at 60 Hz.
• Accuracy:
CTL-1250 Series Typical Accuracy
• ±0.50% from 15% to 100% of rated primary current 1.00%
0.75% CTL-1250-250 Opt C0.6
• ±0.75% from 1% to 15% of rated primary current 0.50% CTL-1250-400 Opt C0.6
Reading Error, %
• Phase angle: 0.25%

0.00%
• ±0.25 degrees (15 minutes) from 50% to 100% of rated current
-0.25%
• ±0.50 degrees (30 minutes) from 5% to 50% of rated current -0.50%
-0.75%
• ±0.75 degrees (45 minutes) from 1% to 5% of rated current
-1.00%
• Accuracy standards: IEEE C57.13 class 0.6, IEC 60044-1 class 0.5S 0.1% 1% 10% 100% 200%
Percent of Rated Primary Current
• Primary rating: 250 or 400 Amps, 600 Vac, 60 Hz nominal
CTL-1250 Series Typical Phase Error
• Output: 333.33 mVac at rated current 1.00°
0.75° CTL-1250-250 Opt C0.6
• Operating temperature: -30°C to 55°C
Phase Angle, Degrees
0.50° CTL-1250-400 Opt C0.6

• Safe: integral burden resistor, no shorting block needed 0.25°
0.00°
• Standard lead length: 8 ft (2.4 m), 18 AWG
-0.25°
• Approvals: UL recognized, CE mark, RoHS -0.50°
-0.75°
• Assembled in USA: qualified under Buy American provision in ARRA of
-1.00°
2009 0.1% 1% 10% 100% 200%
Percent of Rated Primary Current
Models Amps MSRP • Graphs show typical performance at 23°C, 60 Hz

CTL-1250-250 Opt C0.6 250 $ 66 • Graph shows a positive phase angle when the
CTL-1250-400 Opt C0.6 400 $ 66 output leads the primary current.
CTL-5.10.13: Specifications are subject to change
3131 Indian Road • Boulder, CO 80301 USA

sales@ccontrolsys.com • www.ccontrolsys.com
Continental Control Systems LLC (888) 928-8663 • Fax (303) 444-2903
HOBO UX120 4-Channel Analog Logger
Flexible, Accurate, 4-channel Analog Logger
The HOBO UX120-006M Analog Logger is a high-performance, LCD

display data logger for building performance monitoring applications.
As Onset’s highest-accuracy data logger, it provides twice

the accuracy of previous models, a deployment-friendly LCD,
and flexible support up to four external sensors for measuring
temperature, current, CO2, voltage, and more.
Supported Measurements: Temperature, 4-20mA, AC Current,

AC Voltage, Air Velocity, Carbon Dioxide, Compressed Air Flow,
DC Current, DC Voltage, Gauge Pressure, Kilowatts, Volatile Minimum System Requirements:
Organic Compound (sensors sold separately)
Key Advantages:
S
Software
ft USB cable*
bl *
• Twice the accuracy over previous models
• 16-bit resolution
• Flexible support for a wide range of external sensors
• LCD confirms logger operation and displays near real-time measurement data
• Provides minimum, maximum, average, and standard deviation logging options
• On-screen alarms notify you when a sensor reading exceeds set thresholds
• Stores 1.9 million measurements for longer deployments between offloads
For complete information and accessories, please visit: www.onsetcomp.com
Part number UX120-006M (4-Channel Analog)
Memory 1.9 Million

Logging Rate 1 second to 18 hours, user selectable
Logging Modes Normal, Burst, Statistics
Memory Modes Wrap when full or stop when full
Time Accuracy ±1 minute per month at 25°C (77°F)
Battery Life 1 year typical with logging rate of 1 minute and sampling interval of 15 seconds or greater, user replaceable, 2 AAA
Dimensions 10.8 x 5.41 x 2.54 cm (4.25 x 2.13 x 1 in.)
Operating Range Logging: -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Accuracy ±0.1 mV ±0.1% of reading
CE Compliant Yes
*USB cable included with software

HOBO® UX120 4-Channel Thermocouple Logger
Log type J, K, T, E, R, S, B, or N thermocouples
The HOBO UX120 Thermocouple Logger is a four-channel LCD

data logger for measuring and recording temperature in a range of
monitoring applications. The logger makes it easy and convenient to
record temperatures over a broad range (-260 to 1820° C) and can
accept up to four J, K, T, E, R, S, B, or N type probes.
In addition to accepting four thermocouple probes, the logger

features an internal temperature sensor for logging ambient
temperatures, further extending the application possibilities.
Supported Measurements: Temperature
Key Advantages: Minimum System Requirements:

• Easy-to-view LCD display confirms logger operation and battery status
• Near real-time readout of current temperatures as well as minimum,
maximum, average and standard deviation statistics
• On-screen alarms notify you if temperatures exceed high or low thresholds Software
S ft USB cable*
bl *
• Large memory capacity capable of storing 1.9 million measurements

• Start, stop, and restart pushbuttons
• User-upgradeable firmware
Part number UX120-014M (Thermocouple)
Internal Temperature
Range -20° to 70°C (-4° to 158°F)
Accuracy ±0.21°C from 0° to 50°C (±0.38°F from 32° to 122°F)
Resolution 0.024°C at 25°C (0.04°F at 77°F)
Drift <0.1°C (0.18°F) per year
Logger
Logging Rate 1 second to 18 hours, 12 minutes, 15 seconds
Logging Modes Normal, Burst, Statistics
Memory Modes Wrap when full or stop when full
Time Accuracy ±1 minute per month at 25°C (77°F)
Battery Life 1 year typical with logging rate of 1 minute and sampling interval of 15 seconds or greater, user replaceable, 2 AAA
Dimensions 10.8 x 5.41 x 2.54 cm (4.25 x 2.13 x 1 in.)
CE Compliant Yes
Thermocouple Range Accuracy Resolution

(probes sold separately)
Type J -210° to 760°C (-346° to 1,400°F) ±0.6°C (±1.08°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.03°C (0.06°F)
Type K -260° to 1,370°C (-436° to 2,498°F) ±0.7°C (±1.26°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.04°C (0.07°F)
Type T -260° to 400°C (-436° to 752°F) ±0.6°C (±1.08°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.02°C (0.03°F)
Type E -260° to 950°C (-436° to 1,742°F) ±0.6°C (±1.08°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.03°C at (0.05°F)
Type R -50° to 1,550°C (-58° to 2,822°F) ±2.2°C (±3.96°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.08°C (0.15°F)
Type S -50° to 1,720°C (-58° to 3,128°F) ±2.2°C (±3.96°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.08°C (0.15°F)
Type B +60° to 1,820°C (1,022° to 3,308°F) ±2.5°C (±4.5°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.1°C (0.18F)
Type N -260° to 1,300°C (-436° to 2,372°F) ±1.0°C (±1.8°F) ± thermocouple probe accuracy 0.06°C (0.11°F)

HOBO® UX120 Pulse Logger
Log pulse signals, events, state changes, and runtimes
The HOBO UX120 4-Channel Pulse data logger is a highly versatile,

4-channel energy data logger that combines the functionality of four
separate energy loggers into one compact unit. It enables energy
management professionals – from energy auditors to building
commissioners – to easily track building energy consumption,
equipment runtimes, and water and gas flow rates.
Supported Measurements: Pulse Signals, Event, Runtime,

State, AC Current, AC Voltage, Amp Hour, Kilowatt Hours,
Kilowatts, Motor On/Off, Power Factor, Volt-Amps, Watt Hours,
Watts, Volt-Amp Reactive, Volt-Amp Reactive Hour
Key Advantages:
• Simultaneously measures and records pulse signals, events, state changes, and runtimes
• Stores over 4 million measurements, enabling longer deployments with fewer site visits
• Streamlines deployment via range of start/stop options, logger status LEDs, and high-speed USB 2.0 data offload
• Works with Onset’s E50B2 Power & Energy Meter to measure Power Factor, Reactive Power, Watt Hours, and more
Minimum System Requirements:
Software
S ft USB cable*
bl * Sensor
S
Part number UX120-017 UX120-017M
Memory 520,000 measurements 4,000,000 measurements

Sampling rate 1 second to 18 hours
Battery life 1 year typical, user replaceable, 2 AA
External contact Input Electronic solid state switch closure or logic driven digital signals to 24V
Max pulse frequency 120 Hz
Max state, event,
1 Hz
runtime frequency
Resolution Pulse: 1 pulse, Runtime: 1 second, State and Event: 1 state or event
Bits 4 - 32 bits depending on pulse rate and logging interval
Lockout time 0 to 1 second in 100 ms steps
Operating
Logging: -40º to 70ºC (-40º to 158ºF); 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
temperature range
Dimensions 11.4 x 6.3 x 3.3 cm (4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 inches)
CE compliant Yes
Contact Us Sales (8am to 5pm ET, Monday through Friday) Technical Support
Email sales@onsetcomp.com (8am to 8pm ET, Monday through Friday)
Call 1-800-564-4377 www.onsetcomp.com/support/contact
Fax 1-508-759-9100 Call 1-877-564-4377
Copyright© 2013 Onset Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Onset, HOBO, HOBOware are registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation. Other
products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Patented technology (U.S. Patent 6,826,664) MKT1049-0813
HOBO® 4-Channel Pulse Input
Data Logger (UX120-017x) Manual
The HOBO 4-Channel Pulse Input data logger records electronic pulses and mechanical or
electrical contact closures from external sensing devices. Using HOBOware®, you can easily
configure each of its four channels to monitor and record pulse, event, state, or runtime data in
a wide variety of applications, including tracking building energy consumption, monitoring
mechanical equipment, and recording water and gas flow rates. Plus, when combined with the
E50B2 Energy & Power Meter (T-VER-E50B2), this logger provides extensive power and energy
monitoring capabilities. There are two models of the HOBO 4-Channel Pulse Input data logger:
the UX120-017 stores more than 500,000 measurements while the UX120-017M holds more
than 4,000,000 measurements.
Specifications
Inputs
External Contact Input Electronic solid state switch closure or logic driven digital signals to
24 V
Maximum Pulse Frequency 120 Hz
Maximum State, Event, 1 Hz
Runtime Frequency
Bits 4–32 bits depending on pulse rate and logging interval
HOBO 4-Channel Pulse Maximum Pulses Per 7,863,960 (using maximum logging rate)
Interval
Input Data Logger
Driven Logic Signal Input Low: ч 0.4 V; Input High: 3 to 24 V
Models: UX120-017 Absolute Maximum Rating Maximum Voltage: 25 V DC
UX120-017M Minimum Voltage: -0.3 V DC
Solid State Switch Closure Input Low: < 10 Kё; Input High: > 500 Kё
Included Items:
• 4 Mounting screws Internal Weak Pull-Up 100 Kё
• 2 Magnets Input Impedance Solid state switch closure: 100 Kё pull up; Driven signal: 4.5 Kё
• Hook & loop tape
Minimum Pulse Width Contact closure duration: 500 uS; Driven logic signal: 100 uS
• 4 Terminal block connectors
Lockout Time 0 to 1 second in 100 ms steps
Required Items:
Edge Detection Falling edge, Schmitt Trigger buffer
• HOBOware Pro 3.2 or later
Preferred Switch State Normally open or Logic “1” state
• USB cable (included with
software) Logging
Accessories: Resolution Pulse: 1 pulse, Runtime: 1 second, State and Event: 1 State or Event
• Additional terminal blocks Logging Rate 1 second to 18 hours, 12 minutes, 15 seconds
(A-UX120-TERM-BLOCK) Time Accuracy ±1 minute per month at 25°C (77°F) (see Plot A on next page)
• Lithium batteries (HWSB-LI)
Battery Life 1 year, typical with logging intervals greater than 1 minute and
Additional sensors and accessories normally open contacts
available at www.onsetcomp.com.
Battery Type Two AA alkaline or lithium batteries
Memory
Memory UX120-017: 520,192 measurements (assumes 8-bit)
UX120-017M: 4,124,672 measurements (assumes 8-bit)
Download Type USB 2.0 interface
Download Time 30 seconds for UX120-017, 1.5 minutes for UX120-017M
Physical
Launch/Readout: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) per USB specification
Weight 149 g (5.26 oz)
Size 11.4 x 6.3 x 3.3 cm (4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 inches)
Environmental Rating IP50
The CE Marking identifies this product as complying with all relevant
directives in the European Union (EU).
14638-E
HOBO 4-Channel Pulse Input Data Logger Manual
Specifications (continued) Inputs: There are 4 input channels to connect the logger to
external sensors/devices.
Terminal Blocks: There are 4 terminal blocks included with the
logger to plug into the inputs for connecting devices.
Test Button: Press this button to activate the Activity Lights for
10 minutes to test for contact resistance or voltage signal in any
of the four input channels (see the LED table).
Mounting Holes: There are four mounting holes, two on each
side, that you can use to mount the logger to a surface (see
Mounting the Logger).
USB Port: This is the port used to connect the logger to the
computer or the HOBO U-Shuttle via USB cable (see Setting up
the Logger and Reading Out the Logger).
Plot A: Time Accuracy

Setting Up the Logger
Logger Components and Operation Use HOBOware Pro to set up the logger, including selecting the
start and stop logging options, configuring the input channels
for specific sensor types, and entering scaling factors. It may be
LEDs Start/Stop Button
helpful to set up the logger with a Delayed Start or a Button
Start first and then bring it to the location where you will
mount it to connect the external sensors/devices and test the
connections before logging begins.
1. Connect the logger and open the Launch window. To
USB Port connect the logger to a computer, plug the small end of the
USB cable into the side of the logger and the large end into a
USB port on the computer. Click the Launch icon on the
HOBOware toolbar or select Launch from the Device menu.
Inputs
Important: USB specifications do not guarantee operation
One of Four outside this range of 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F).
Terminal Blocks Test Button Mounting Holes
2. Select Sensor Type. Each of the input channels can be

Start/Stop Button: Press this button for 3 seconds to start or
configured to log the following:
stop logging data. This requires configuring the logger in
HOBOware with a Button Start and/or a Button Stop (see • Pulse. This records the number of pulse signals per logging
Setting up the Logger). You can also press this button for interval (the logger records a pulse signal when the input
1 second to record an internal event (see Recording Internal transitions to the logic low). There are built-in scaling
Logger Events). factors you can select for supported devices and sensors,
or you can set your own scaling when you select raw pulse
LEDs: There are three types of LEDs on the logger to indicate
counts. You can also adjust the maximum pulse frequency
logger operation: Logging, Waiting, and Activity. Note that all
and lockout time as necessary.
LEDs will blink when the logger is initially powered (i.e. when
the batteries are installed). • State. This records how long an event lasts by storing the
date and time when the state of the signal or switch
LED Description changes (logic state high to low or low to high). The logger
Logging Blinks every 2 seconds when the logger is recording data. checks every second for a state change, but will only
(green) Disable this LED by selecting the Turn Off LEDs option in record a time-stamped value when the state change
HOBOware.
occurs. One state change to the next represents the event
Waiting Blinks every 2 seconds when awaiting a start because the duration.
(orange) logger was configured with Start At Interval, Delayed
Start, or Button Start settings in HOBOware. • Event. This records the date and time when a connected
Activity There is one Activity LED per input channel. Press the relay switch or logic low transition occurs (the logger
(red) Test button to activate all four Activity LEDs for 10 records an event when the input transitions to the logic
minutes to determine the state of the four input low). This is useful if you need to know when an event
channels. When the logger is recording data, the Activity occurred, but do not need to know the duration of the
LED for the corresponding channel will blink at every event. You can also adjust the lockout time to debounce
pulse signal. Note: If you press the Test button during switches.
logging, then the Activity LED will remain illuminated for
any channel that has not been configured to record data. • Runtime. This records the number of state changes that
happen over a period of time. The logger checks the state
of the line once a second. At the end of each logging
1-800-LOGGERS 2 www.onsetcomp.com
interval, the logger records how many seconds the line Determining Logging Duration for
was in the logic low state.
Event/State Data
3. Choose the logging interval, from 1 second to a maximum
of 18 hours, 12 minutes, and 15 seconds (available for Pulse The logger’s storage capacity and logging duration varies
or Runtime logging only). depending on several factors, including logging interval, number
of channels configured, and the type of data being recorded. This
4. Choose when to start logging: table estimates the logging duration based on recording event or
• Now. Logging begins immediately. state changes on one input channel with logging set to stop when
• At Interval. Logging will begin at the next even interval. the memory is full. To estimate logging duration for multiple
event or state channels, divide the logging duration by the
• Push Button. Logging will begin once you press the
number of active channels. If you want to know exactly how long
Start/Stop logging button for 3 seconds.
the logger will run, use pulse or runtime modes.
• On Date/Time. Logging will begin at a date and time you
Time Approximate Approximate
specify.
Between Total Data Logging Duration Logger Part
5. Choose when to stop logging: Events Points (1 Year Battery Life) Number
• When Memory Fills. Logging will end once the logger 1 to 15 346,795 4 to 60 days UX120-017
memory is full. seconds
2,749,781 32 days to 1.3 years UX120-017M
• Never (wrapping). The logger will record data indefinitely,
with newest data overwriting the oldest. 16 seconds 260,096 48 days to 2.1 years UX120-017
to
• Push Button. Logging will end once you press the 4.2 minutes 2,062,336 1 to 16.6 years UX120-017M
Start/Stop logging button for 3 seconds. Note: If you also
configured a Push Button start, then you must wait 5 4.3 to 68.2 208,077 1.6 to 27 years UX120-017
minutes after logging begins before you can use the minutes
1,649,869 13 to 214 years UX120-017M
button to stop logging.
68.3 173,397 22.5 to 360 years UX120-017
• Specific Stop Date. Logging will end at a date and time you minutes to
specify. 18.2 hours 1,374,891 17.8 to 285 decades UX120-017M
6. Select any other logging options as desired and finish the
launch configuration. Depending on the start type, verify Notes:
that the logging or waiting LED is blinking.
• Typical battery life is 1 year.
Connecting Sensors, Transducers, or • The logger can record battery voltage data in an additional
channel. This is disabled by default. Recording battery
Instruments to the Logger voltage reduces storage capacity and is generally not used
You can connect the logger to an external sensing device using except for troubleshooting.
the four input channels. To connect a device to the logger:
1. Follow the instructions and wiring diagrams in the user Setting Maximum Pulse Frequency
manual for the device. When recording raw pulse counts, the logger dynamically
2. Connect the device to the terminal block as directed in the adjusts its memory usage from 4 to 32 bits instead of a typical
device instructions. fixed width. This results in the ability to store more data using
less space, which in turn extends logging duration. The default
3. Plug in the terminal block into one of the four inputs (labeled
pulse rate is 120 Hz, which is also the maximum. You can adjust
1 through 4).
this rate in HOBOware (see the HOBOware Help for details).
4. Press the Test button as needed to activate the Activity LEDs Decreasing the rate will increase logging duration. The
and check whether the logger reads the pulse signal. following table shows examples of how pulse rate and logging
5. Configure logger launch settings if you have not already. interval affect logging duration.
Notes: Pulse Number Approximate Approximate
Logging Rate of Bits Total Data Logging
• Be sure that all devices are connected before logging Interval (Hz) Required Points Duration
begins. Any sensors/devices attached after logging begins
will not record accurate data. 1 minute 4 8 520,192 361 days
• If connecting an E50B2 Energy & Power Meter 1 minute 50 12 346,795 240 days
(T-VER-E50B2), you have the option to use the default
1 minute 120 16 260,096 180 days
meter settings or your own custom settings.
• If any channels have been configured to record raw pulse
counts or events in HOBOware, there is also an option to Reading Out the Logger
specify lockout time. This can prevent false readings from There are two options for reading out the logger: connect it to
mechanical contact/closure bouncing. For more the computer with a USB cable and read out it with HOBOware,
information on setting lockout time, see the HOBOware or connect it to a HOBO U-Shuttle (U-DT-1, firmware version
Help. 1.14m030 or higher) and then offload the datafiles from the
1-800-LOGGERS 3 www.onsetcomp.com
U-Shuttle to HOBOware. Refer to the HOBOware Help for more discharge by grounding yourself to protect the logger. For more
details. information, search for “static discharge” in the FAQ section on
onsetcomp.com.
Recording Internal Logger Events
The logger records several internal events to help track logger Battery Information
operation and status. These events, which are unrelated to The logger is shipped with two AA alkaline batteries. You can
state and event logging, include the following: also use 1.5 V AA lithium batteries when deploying the logger in
cold environments. Expected battery life varies based on the
Internal Event Name Definition
temperature where the logger is deployed and the frequency
Host Connected The logger was connected to the computer. (the logging interval and the rate of state changes and/or
events) at which the logger is recording data. A new battery
Started The Start/Stop button was pressed to begin
logging. typically lasts one year with logging intervals greater than one
minute and when the input signals are normally open or in the
Stopped The logger received a command to stop high logic state. Deployments in extremely cold or hot
recording data (from HOBOware or by temperatures, logging intervals faster than one minute, or
pushing the Start/Stop button).
continuously closed contacts may reduce battery life.
Button Up/Button The Start/Stop button was pressed for The logger can also be powered through the USB cable
Down 1 second. connected to the computer. This allows you to read out the
Safe Shutdown The battery level is 1.8 V; the logger shut logger when the remaining battery voltage is too low for it to
down. continue logging. Connect the logger to the computer, click the
Readout button on the toolbar, and save the data as prompted.
Replace the batteries before launching the logger again.
Mounting the Logger To replace the batteries:
There are three ways to mount the logger using the materials
included: 1. Disconnect the logger from the computer.
• Screw the logger to a surface with a Phillips-head 2. Unscrew the logger case using a Philips-head screwdriver.
screwdriver and the four mounting screws, using the 3. Carefully remove the two batteries.
following dimensions.
4. Insert two new AA batteries (alkaline or lithium) observing
10.16 cm (4 inches) polarity. When batteries are inserted correctly, all LEDs blink
briefly.
5. Carefully realign the logger case and re-fasten the screws.
4.57 cm
(1.8 inches)
WARNING: Do not cut open, incinerate, heat above 85°C
(185°F), or recharge the lithium batteries. The batteries may
explode if the logger is exposed to extreme heat or conditions
that could damage or destroy the battery cases. Do not dispose
of the logger or batteries in fire. Do not expose the contents of
the batteries to water. Dispose of the batteries according to
• Attach the two magnets to the back of the logger and local regulations for lithium batteries.
then place the logger on a magnetic surface.
HOBOware provides the option of recording the current battery
• Use the hook-and-loop tape to affix the logger to a voltage at each logging interval, which is disabled by default.
surface. Recording battery life at each logging interval takes up memory
and therefore reduces logging duration. It is recommended you
Protecting the Logger only record battery voltage for diagnostic purposes.
The logger is designed for indoor use and can be permanently
damaged by corrosion if it gets wet. Protect it from
condensation. If it gets wet, remove the battery immediately
and dry the circuit board. It is possible to dry the logger with a
hair dryer before reinstalling the battery. Do not let the board
get too hot. You should be able to comfortably hold the board
in your hand while drying it.
Note: Static electricity may cause the logger to stop logging.
The logger has been tested to 4 KV, but avoid electrostatic
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1-800-LOGGERS (564-4377) • 508-759-9500 trademarks or registered trademarks of Onset Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the
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14638-E

The Bert® 110 M
Plug Load Management with Measurement
If you’re like most facility managers, you suspect that there are large potential savings from
plug based loads. Unfortunately you lack an easy way to document
actual energy usage and savings. The Bert® Plug Load Management
System, with measurement‐enabled Bert® 110M units, is a brilliant
solution.
 Measure energy use with Bert’s real‐time measurement
features.
 Analyze energy use, establishing optimal schedules and
documenting savings.
 Control plug based devices throughout your facility.

The Plug Load Problem
Studies show that plug based load is a large and growing source of energy use‐ estimated at
20% of energy use for offices and 25% of electricity for schools. Yet many schools, offices and
retail locations are closed for nearly as many hours per year as they are open. Bert® provides
the simple, sophisticated tools to turn equipment on when buildings are occupied and off when
they’re not.
How Bert® Works
Each Bert® contains a microprocessor that can
communicate with the Bertbrain 1000 control
software across your wireless network. Bert® can
store 7‐day on/off schedules with multiple on/off
commands each day. This allows you to set
schedules that mirror the actual operating hours of
your facility and easily modify schedules throughout
the year.

Measure, Analyze and Control:
The Bert® 110M features an energy
measurement chip that monitors the amount of
power flowing through the plug and reports this
information back to the Bertbrain 1000M
software program. The measurement feature
allows you to know the actual energy
consumption of your equipment, as used in your
facility, rather than rely on estimates from
manufacturer spec sheets or industry studies.
Load Shedding
Many utilities offer demand management or load shedding programs. While you may already
have programs to reduce larger centralized loads such as air conditioning, you never had a cost
effective way to add smaller distributed loads until now. The Bert® plug load management
systems makes controlling distributed loads both simple and cost effective. Just hook your
water heaters, air conditioners and vending machines up to Bert. Using our Bertbrain
application you can set up a load shedding group and schedule. Now when you have a load
shedding event, with the click of a mouse you can easily turn off some or all of your plug load
devices. Schedules can be created by groups of devices or type of building, you can even cycle
specific buildings or devices for a preset time.
ASHRAE 90.1 and California Title 24 Code Compliance
Since, Bert® provides both measurement and control capabilities in one system, the Bert® Plug
Load Management System helps commercial buildings comply with changes in the CA Title 24
2013 and the ASHRAE 90.1 2010 and 2013 Energy Codes. Did you know the 2010 ASHRAE Code
requires "Automatic Receptacle Control" for 50% of a building's receptacles? The 2013 ASHRAE
Code requires "Electrical Energy Monitoring" meaning the receptacle circuit's power must be
recorded at least every 15 minutes and reported hourly, daily and monthly. Similar
requirements are also included in the California Title 24 2013 section titled "Electrical Power
Distribution Systems". Not only do these code changes apply to new buildings and additions,
but alterations to existing buildings such as changing 10% or your lighting load. Whether you
are trying to control individual outlets with the Bert® Smart Plugs or entire circuits with the
Bert® Inline Series, Bert makes ASHRAE 90.1 and CA Title 24 code compliance both affordable
and efficient.
The Bert® Advantage
Bert® has many advantages over products such as timers or occupancy sensors. Most timers
only hold a single schedule. Bert® can use multiple on/off times that will accurately reflect your
facility’s true operational hours. When holidays or summer breaks dictate schedule changes,
new schedules are sent to Bert® with the click of a mouse. Since Bert® is on your network, Bert®
does not have to be reset manually like timers after a power outage. Occupancy sensors may
turn vending machines on when your building is unoccupied. Your drinks don’t need to be
chilled when the cleaning crew or security guard walks by your vending machine at night.
Thanks to the simple mass remote control with Bert®, your plug loads can easily be part of a
load shedding or demand curtailment program.
The Bert® Plug Load Management System
The Bert® Plug Load Management System consists of the Bertbrain 1000 software application,
your Wi‐Fi network, and a virtually unlimited number of Berts®. By simply plugging water
coolers, coffee machines, printers, copiers, etc. into the Bert® Smart Plug Series (Bert® 110,
Bert® 110M and Bert® Vend) or wiring circuits with the Bert® Inline Series (Bert® 110I, Bert®
110IR and Bert® 220I) you can remotely measure, analyze and control all of your receptacles
and circuits. Bert® runs on the existing Wi‐Fi network so all devices can be remotely controlled
in mass. Each building can have a unique schedule, thus turning equipment off during nights,
weekends and holidays when buildings are unoccupied. The Bert® Plug Load Management
System installs quickly so energy savings are immediate and payback is 1 to 2 years.

Learn more about how K‐12 schools, colleges, offices, hospitals, state/local governments and
retailers are managing plug load with the Bert® Plug Load Management System by visiting
http://www.bertbrain.com.
Measure ‐ Analyze ‐ Control
Best Energy Reduction Technologies, 840 First Avenue, King of Prussia PA 19406, 484‐690‐3820
Bert® 110M Specifications
(CONFIDENTIAL – Property of Best Energy Reduction Technologies, LLC)
Feature Description
Dimensions 3.5” W x 3.5” H x 2.0” D
Weight 4.2 oz.
Operating Voltage 110 Volts
Max Load Current Up to 15A
# Load Outlets 1
Load Plug Orientation In line with outlet
Hold 6 Seconds Turns ON Relay
Push Button
Hold 15 Seconds for Ad-Hoc Mode
Measurement Accuracy 5% up to 15 Amps
Measurement Display Amps, Volts and Watts Every 16 Seconds
Up to 14 Days on the Unit
Measurement Storage
Up to 3 Years in the Database
Measurement Reporting Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly
Operating Environment Indoor use
1-Windows PC with Wireless
Hardware/Software
2-Windows 7, 8 or Vista
Communication 802.11(Wi-Fi) b/g Compatible
Protocol UDP
Security 802.11(WPA/WPA2-PSK) (WEP 128)
Certifications UL 916, ROHS, FCC
BERT110M_Specs 10-3-13 ©2013 Best Energy Reduction Technologies, LLC

APPENDIX D – ENERGY USE MONITORING RESULTS

All High-Efficacy Lighting Design for the Residential Sector
Appendix D: Monitored Energy Use Results
Wathen Castanos 1622
Daily load profiles for the lighting loads at the Wathen Castanos 1622 demonstration home are provided
below. In addition, cumulative results over the course of the monitoring period are included. Gaps in
data are due to network errors. Days with missing data were dropped from the analysis resulting in 157
days of monitored energy use spanning November 19, 2014 to May 25, 2015.
The lighting energy use averages 3.00 kWh per day. Extrapolating this average for an assumed usage of
365 days per year, results in a calculated annual energy use of 1,096 kWh.

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5/23/2015
Figure 1: Total Energy Use for Wathen Castanos 1622 Demonstration Home
Figure 2: Weekly Energy Use for Wathen Castanos 1622 Demonstration Home
Figure 3: Energy Use for Mondays

Figure 4: Energy Use of Tuesdays
Figure 5: Energy Use of Wednesdays

Figure 6: Energy Use of Thursdays
Figure 7: Energy Use of Fridays

Figure 8: Energy Use of Saturdays
Figure 9: Energy Use of Sundays

Figure 10: Daily Energy Use over Monitoring Period
NorthWest Homes 2205
Daily lighting load profiles at the NorthWest Homes 2205 demonstration home are provided below. In
addition, cumulative results over the course of the monitoring period are included for the 176 days
monitored spanning October 29, 2014 to April 20, 2015.
The lighting energy use averages 1.24 kWh per day. Extrapolating this average for an assumed usage of
365 days per year, results in a calculated annual energy use of 450.9 kWh.

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1.00
0.50
0.00
10/29/2014
11/3/2014
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3/28/2015
4/2/2015
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4/12/2015
4/17/2015
Figure 11: Total Energy Use for NorthWest Homes 2205 Demonstration Home
Figure 12: Weekly Cumulative Energy Use for NorthWest Homes 2205 Demonstration Home




Figure 20: Energy Use per Day over Monitoring Period Duration
Meritage Homes 3085
Daily load profiles for the ceiling fan and lighting loads at the Meritage 3085 demonstration home are
provided below. During post-data collection, one receptacle was identified as being on the lighting
circuit. This is included in the 75 days of monitored energy use below, spanning January 31, 2015 to
April 15, 2015.
The monitored energy use averages 3.56 kWh per day. Extrapolating this average for an assumed usage
of 365 days per year, results in a calculated annual lighting related energy use of 1,300 kWh.

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Figure 21: Total Energy Use for Meritage 3085 Demonstration Home
Figure 22: Weekly Cumulative Energy Use for Meritage 3085 Demonstration Home




Figure 30: Energy Use per Day over Monitoring Period Duration

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PG&E’s Emerging Technologies Program ET13PGE1063

Evaluation of High Efficiency Lighting for New

Project Manager: Stu Tartaglia

Prepared By: California Lighting Technology Center

Issued: June 19, 2015

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

AGi32 Lighting Design Software by Lighting Analysts

AHE All High-Efficacy

CAHP California Advanced Home Program

CCT Correlated Color Temperature

CRI Color Rendering Index

Commission California Energy Commission

DEG Davis Energy Group

IES Illuminating Engineering Society

LED Light-Emitting Diode

Title 24 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards

PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company

W/sf Watts per square foot

LIGHTING DESIGN _______________________________________________________ 23

TABLE 1: SUMMARY LIGHTING ENERGY USE OF AHE LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Programmatic recommendations to overcome these barriers, if enacted, will help increase

In response to increased development and availability of residential AHE lighting products

In order to be considered high-efficacy, luminaires must be designed to operate with only

TABLE 2: HIGH-EFFICACY AND LOW-EFFICACY LAMPS AND LUMINAIRES

Luminaire Power Rating Minimum Luminaire Efficacy

INSTALLED RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING

TABLE 4: RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING USE BY SOCKET PERCENTAGE

Bathroom 242 74% 20% 3% 2% 1% 18%

CURRENT LIGHTING DESIGN PRACTICES

The trends gathered in the survey are outlined below:

LIGHTING MARKET SURVEY

TABLE 5: SINGLE FAMILY HOME AHE LIGHTING DESIGN

Kitchen Cree CR6 12 6 72

Great Room Cree CR6 12 4 48

Entry Cree CR6 12 2 24

Hallways Cree CR6 12 3 36

Office Cree CR6 12 1 12

Water Closet Cree CR6 12 1 12

Bedroom 2 Cree CR6 12 2 24

Bedroom 3 Cree CR6 12 2 24

Coat Closet Cree CR6 12 1 12

Utility Room Cree CS14 38 1 38

Garage Cree CS14 38 1 38

Porch Cree CR6 12 6 72

Master Closet Cree CS14 38 1 38

Water Closet Cree CR6 12 1 12

TABLE 6: MULTI- FAMILY HOME AHE LIGHTING DESIGN

Kitchen Cree CR6 12 4 48

Entry Cree CR6 12 1 12

TOTAL (W) 149.6

Residential builders that declined to participate in advanced measures, including AHE

TABLE 7: LIGHTING FOR RESIDENCES PER IES HANDBOOK, 10TH EDITION

Formal 5 2 E_h @table plane; E_v @ 4'AFF

Informal 10 4 E_h @table plane; E_v @ 4'AFF

Study Use 20 5 E_h @table plane; E_v @ 4'AFF

E_h @eating surfaces;

Cabinets - 5 E_v, @face of cabinets

Cooktops 30 5 E_h @cooking surfaces

General 5 - E_h @floor

Sinks 30 5 E_h @top of sink

FIGURE 1: TYPICAL FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN OF A TWO-STORY HOME

FIGURE 2: TYPICAL SECOND FLOOR ELECTRICAL PLAN OF A TWO-STORY HOME

FIGURE 3: TYPICAL ELECTRICAL PLAN OF A ONE-STORY HOME