Introduction

More Functions in 1995
Since it's introduction in 1993, the Energy Monitor II has been the most functional and value-laden monitor/controller available. Rich in features, high in precision, and very user friendly, the Energy Monitor II has set standards far above the capabilities of any other such equipment.

With this background, many will find it hard to believe that additional functionality could be provided, and that those additions could be priced so low ...$ZERO.

We're proud to offer the 1995 Energy Monitor II, models H1, and H1A. We thank the many users who have offered their comments regarding new features. Without this valuable feedback, we couldn't have modified operating software to provide the functionality presented for 1995.

Unfortunately, we're not able to list all the contributors to the 1995 Energy Monitor II. Many people came up with the same or similiar ideas, and we didn't maintain a log of contributors. What ever the source, the 1995 Energy Monitor II is a wiser, friendlier and better unit than it's predecessor.

Please note that this is not a complete manual on the 1995 unit. Refer to the Energy Monitor II manual also provided with the unit.

Some new Additions
Here is a short description of the additions that have been made in 1995. A more thorough description is presented in subsequent sections.

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  During Scroll operation, scrolling can be suspended by depressing the SELECT key. Actuating the SELECT key again restarts scrolling activity.
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  Resetting the unit to factory supplied defaults is made more secure. It now requires entry of 911 prior to actual reset.
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  The message CHARGING, which showed up at the TIME remaining function has been changed to NO CONS.
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  The Baud rate for the unit is now programmable, rather than fixed at 9600.
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  Capacity alarms have been changed to be relative to state of charge. The old 80% depth of discharge is now 20% state-of-charge.
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  A programmable state-of-charge alarm has been added. The 50% and 20% remaining alarms are still present, in addition to a user programmable percent remaining alarm.
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  A high discharge current alarm is also provided which may be programmed by the user.
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  Two displays showing Kilo-Watt-Hours and KWH Total have been added.
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  A KWIKEYS function is added that allows accessing the four most popular displays with single key actuation.
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  At the time of power-up, the generator start/stop signal, and the solar/Next Step signal are put in a non-asserted state. Menu items have also been added that permit reseting the signals.
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  Alarms can be acknowledged via the Electro-View program.
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  The alarm signal has been changed to a steady signal, rather than an intermittent beep.
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  An exciting window into the future is provided called Tango. The new main menu choice allows selection of an external module that permits the EMON II to serve as the user interface to popular inverter/chargers.

Each of these additions will be presented in subsequent paragraphs.