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Section 1
Introduction
E-Mon Energy User Manual
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E-MON
What is E-Mon Energy™?
E-Mon Energy software package is designed as an energy monitoring system that reads and monitors energy
consumption easily and effectively onsite or offsite (via modem or remote access computer).
E-Mon Energy has significant features:
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Operates on most PCs running with Microsoft®Windows® 2000/XP.
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Reads all E-Mon data recorders and meters directly (IDR and Class 3000).
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Virtual meters for adding/subtracting consumption based on real meters.
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Provides a wide variety of data link connections, such as Direct COM Port, Modem, Ethernet, FTP (File
Transfer Protocol), Dialup (ISP), File Import, File Import (via a program), with enabling communication
substitute.
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Gives the administrator the capability to set up and assign user passwords via the System Administrative
Password Tool.
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Multiple meters (different types - electric, gas, water, etc) to the same user, one billing statement; option
for detail billing.
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Supports Time-Of-Use (TOU) meter readings.
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Runs a statistical analysis of energy consumption through graphs and charts.
Benefits of E-Mon Energy
E-Mon Energy has a number of key benefits:
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Energy Savings
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Environmental Friendly and Positive Environmental Impact
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Automatic Meter Reading System (watchdog)
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Cost Allocation
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True Tenant Billing
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Multi-Point Metering Aggregation -Virtual Meter and Aggregation
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Metering Flexibility and Performance Contracting
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Additional Revenue Opportunities and Expanded Services
About This Manual
This manual assumes you have a working knowledge of Windows and its operations and menus. It also assumes you
have knowledge on using a mouse, opening, closing and saving files.