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User Guide
Why use a modlet?
Homes and offices now have more plugged-in devices
than ever before, and the number is growing. These
plugged-in devices make up 50% of home electricity
bills and more than 20% of commercial energy bills! And
much of this energy consumption occurs when devices
are unused or off.
A cable box uses almost as much energy when it’s
off as when it’s on. So what’s the point of the “off”
button then?
The modlet helps you take control of your plug load
energy consumption by allowing you to see how much
energy each device consumes and then automatically
schedule when devices are on or off. Implementing
schedules with the modlet system is easy and your
savings are clearly displayed via ThinkEco’s Web app –
which is accessible through your computer or
mobile device.
Start saving now!
For more information on how the modlet saves you energy, visit our
website: www.themodlet.com
Hardware
modlet
Modlet Button
Red LED
indicator light
Outlet 1
Outlet 2
USB receiver
The modlet plugs directly into any dual socket 3-pin outlet. The modlet’s
integrated intelligence tracks energy consumption and wirelessly transmits
the data to your computer through the USB receiver.
Quick setup
1. Software
Go to www.mymodlet.com to create an account and begin the
installation. Enter the registration key found on the inside cover of the
modlet box. Create a user profile and then download and save the
installer to your desktop. Double click on the installer icon to begin
the wizard and follow the onscreen instructions. If required to reboot
during the process, click back on the ThinkEco Installer to continue
the installation.
2. Hardware
Plug your USB receiver into your
computer when prompted by
the Installer. Depending on your
computer, you may see some
‘found new hardware’ or ‘install new
hardware’ prompts. If so, be sure
to accept all of them. If the USB
receiver is not found on your first
try, reinsert into the USB slot and
push it in all the way.
Turn off and unplug the electronic
device closest to your computer
that you want to monitor. Click
‘Search’ on the Installer first, then
plug the modlet into the outlet. The
spinning LED light will stop when
your modlet joins the network. Plug
your electronic device back into the
modlet and complete the set up on
the Installer.
3. Monitor & Control
Finish setting up your account and
then start viewing your energy
consumption through the Energy
Usage tab. Keep in mind that it
may take a few minutes after setting
up your modlet to begin seeing
data. To set a schedule, visit the
Savings Plan tab to control when
your devices are on and off. Please
note, during the initial baseline
period scheduling is not available.
To view your account from
any computer simply visit
www.mymodlet.com or download
the ThinkEco App for Android or
iPhone.
4. Optional - Add more modlets
More modlets can be added at any
time. To do so, right click on the
ThinkEco Icon in your computer tray
and select Open Modlet Manager.
Then click the Add Modlet button
first, and then plug your next modlet
into an outlet so it can join the
network. To build robust wireless
networks, it’s best to work your way
outward from your PC.
Troubleshooting
If you are connected to the internet and logged into your
account, but you’re not seeing the latest data, try these tips.
1. Check USB
• Make sure your USB receiver is plugged in all the way.
• Next unplug it and then plug it back into your computer.
• Check the status of your USB by clicking on the Modlet Network link
in the top right of your screen and then clicking on USB Receiver.
2. Be patient
• When you first set up your network, or if your computer has been off
for a while, the data may take a few minutes to load onto the interface.
Check back in 15 minutes.
3. Refresh
• Try hitting the refresh button on the Energy Usage tab or your browser.
4. Verify parameters
• Check the variables you selected for the graph: does the start and end
date match when you plugged in your modlet?
• Do you have at least one device selected? Click on the name of the
devices you want to graph or select all to see total energy consumption.
5. Check devices
• Check the status of your devices on the energy usage tab. A green
light next to your device means it has reported data to your computer
in the last 24 hours.
• If the light is red, first unplug and re-plug in your USB receiver. Next,
verify your devices are labeled correctly and assigned to the correct
outlet by clicking Modlet Network and then Modlets.
For m ore troub lesh ooti ng i nfor mation, call the modlet tech support center at 1-800- 682-0152.
Software tips
1. Energy Usage
Displays total power consumption for all devices as well as individual
power traces for up to 5 devices at a time.
Customize the time period
displayed on the graph
Export current
data displayed
to a file for
more analysis
View up to 5 individual power traces as
separate lines or the total power
consumption for more than 5 devices
Click and
drag your
mouse across
a section of
the graph to
zoom in
Click on the names of one or
more devices to display their
consumption on the graph
2. Savings Plans
Allows you to set up schedules for turning devices on and off. Choose
from a template plan or create your own custom plan. This feature is
available after the initial two-week baseline period.*
You can create
more than one
plan – such as
one for weekdays and one
for weekends
Create a plan
for as little as
one day or for
many years
View an
overview of
the schedules
planned for
today
Select which devices the plan
applies to. You can create a
separate plan for each device
*The default setting for the baseline period is the first two weeks after you set up your modlets.
The baseline period monitors the typical energy consumption of your devices. This information
helps you create plans and calculate savings.
Select days
and times for
your device
to turn on
3. Summary
View total energy consumed and saved for all the devices in your
Modlet Network.
View savings by
week, month,
or year
Baseline is the
two-week period
after you first set
up your modlet.
It monitors
normal energy
consumption
before schedules
are implemented
Savings calculated
based on difference
between energy
consumed before
and after baseline
period since the
modlets have been
plugged in
4. Modlet Network
Check the status of your Modlet Network (modlets, USB receiver and
devices) and add new devices to your network.
ThinkEc o modlet™
Thank yo u for purchasin g your new m odlet™!
For m ore informa tion and to learn a bout your modlet™ p lease visi t www.th inkeco.com. Please read all user guid es/manuals provided
to y ou ( in both paper a nd electr onic form ) includ ing in t he soft ware dow nloaded i n connec tion wit h the u sage of this dev ice and all
operat ing and safet y instruc tions. If you fail to d o so this product may not function properly and may lead to d amage to the p roduct
and to othe r danger.
Specific ations
• Elect rical Rating : 125V,15A /60Hz/187 5W
• Opera tion Pow er Consu mption: 0.3 W
Import ant Safety Informa tion:
Use indo ors in a dry loca tion.
Do not use t his product in c onnection wi th critical c are equipmen t (i.e. life-s upport sys tems).
Conta ins non-user se rviceable p arts ; do not open.
This is a li ve AC outlet, ev en when the Modle t is in an “off sch eduled m ode”.
This pro duct is not a toy. Do n ot allow c hildren to opera te it.
Not inte nded for use wit h loads ra ted above 15 Amps
Do not “da isy-chain” t he Modlet. Onl y plug the Modlet i nto a duplex outl et or a grounded ex tension cord ra ted 15 Amps or higher.
In a n over c urrent c ondition or if t he Modlet is plu gged into an old and/or damaged s ocket the Modlet and sock et tempera ture may
increa se substantial ly. Un plug the Modlet and app liances immedi ately and discont inue use. You should conta ct a qualified elec trician to
inspec t and/or repl ace the outlet . Connectin g a Modlet to an impro perly grounde d outlet will vo id all warranti es.
UL 916/4 989/94 l isted
Regulato ry Information: I nstallatio n and use of this devi ce must be in stric t accordanc e w ith the instruc tions includ ed in the user documenta tion provide d with the product or at www.th inkeco.com. Any change s or modifi cations mad e to this de vice t hat are not expressly
approv ed by the manuf acturer may v oid the u ser’s author ity to opera te the equipmen t. ThinkEco will assume n o liabil ity for any d amage
or viola tion of govern ment regulati ons aris ing from failing t o compl y with th ese guidelines .
Note: USA -FCC (Federal Comm unications Commi ssion) statement
This dev ice complies w ith Part 15 of FC C Rules.
Opera tion is su bject to t he following t wo condition s:
1. This dev ice may not caus e interferenc e, and
2. This d evice must acc ept any inter ference, incl uding in terference th at may cause und esired operat ion of this devic e.
Note: FCC I nterference State ment
This e quipment ha s been teste d and found to comp ly with th e limits fo r a Class B digital de vice, pursu ant to Par t 15 of the F CC Rules.
These li mits are design ed to provide reas onable protec tion against h armful i nterferenc e in a residential i nstallatio n.
This equ ipment genera tes, uses, and c an radiate radi o frequen cy energy. If no t instal led and used in acc ordance wit h the instruct ions, it
may cau se harmf ul interferen ce to radio commu nications.
Howeve r, th ere is no guaran tee that inter ference will n ot occur in a par ticular ins tallation. I f this equipme nt does cause h armful inter ference to radio or tel evision rec eption, whi ch can be d etermined by turning the equipment o ff and on, the user is encouraged t o try and
correc t the interfe rence by one or more o f the following m easures:
1. Reorie nt or relocate th e receiving ant enna.
2. Incr ease the d istanc e between the e quipment and th e receiver.
3. Conn ect the equipme nt to an outlet on a c ircuit dif ferent fr om that to which th e receiver is con nected.
4. Consu lt the dealer or a n experienced r adio/TV te chnician for he lp.
LIMITED O NE (1) YEAR WARR ANTY
Warran ty: Thin kEco warra nts that the Modl et(s) w ill be f ree from defects i n mat erial and workmanshi p and per form to ThinkEco’s applicab le publish ed specific ations for a period of one (1) year from date of d elivery to you. The liabilit y of Think Eco hereund er shall b e
limite d to replacing or repairing , at its opt ion, any defe ctive Modle t(s) whi ch are r eturne d F.O. B. ThinkEco ’s address set forth belo w (or,
at ThinkEco’s option, refunding the purc hase pri ce of such Mod let(s)) . In n o case are Modl ets to be retur ned without first ob taining
permis sion and a return o rder number from T hinkEco. You are re sponsi ble for the cost of s hipment of the d efecti ve Modlet to Thi nkEco,
and Thi nkEco is respo nsible for the cost of ship ment of a repla cement Modl et to you. In th e event you sen d a Modlet bac k to ThinkEco ,
and the Mo dlet is not defec tive, ThinkE co reserves th e right to charge y ou a fee associat ed with postag e and handling of s uch Modlet.
Replac ement Mod lets: Rep lacement M odlets are warranted by Think Eco p ursuant to the warra nty set forth abo ve for th e longer o f (i)
thirt y (30) day s; or (ii) the rema ining warrant y pe riod for the origin al Modlet. The rep lacement Modl et may be refurbish ed and/or cont ain
refurb ished parts .
The follo wing are not covere d by th is warranty : ( i) Modlets whic h have been subjec t to ab use, misuse, acc ident, altera tion, neglec t, unauthorize d repair or inst allati on, Acts of God , power surge, we ar and tear, mishand ling, misappl ication, or ot her causes unr elated to d efective mate rials or workman ship; and (ii) any d amages and/or v iruses caused by us e of a thi rd party devic e in conjunctio n wi th the Modlets.
You are responsi ble for determining if a third par ty device used in conj unction with the Mod let is suitable for such use and Th inkEco is not
liable , and this warran ty does not co ver, any damages ca used by, or to, any th ird party de vice. ThinkEc o will make the fin al determinat ion
as to the e xistence and c ause of any al leged defect . No warrant y is made with respect to an y custo m equipment or goods produc ed to
your spe cification s except as speci fically sta ted in writing by T hinkEco in the c ontract for suc h custom goods .
Discl aimer & L imitation of Liabilit y: EXC EPT A S EXPR ESSLY PR OVIDED ABOVE, THINKEC O MAKE S NO, AND HEREBY DISCLA IMS
ALL OT HER, WARRA NTIES, EX PRESS, STATUTORY, OR IMP LIED, INCL UDING ANY W ARRANTY O F NON-INF RINGEMENT, MERCHANTABIL ITY OR FITNES S FOR A PA RTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO E VENT WILL THINKECO BE LIAB LE TO YOU O R ANY TH IRD PARTY FOR
ANY LO ST PROFITS , USE OF US ER INFORM ATI ON, LOSS OF DATA , BUSINES S INTERRUP TION, OR OTHER INDI RECT, CONSEQ UENTIAL , SPECIAL , OR INCID ENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATU RE ARISIN G FROM OR RELATIN G TO YOUR USE OF THE MO DLET, E VEN IF
THINK ECO HA S BEEN ADVISED OF T HE POSS IBILITY OF S UCH DAM AGES. IN NO EVENT WILL THINKEC O’S TOTAL CUMUL ATI VE
LIAB ILIT Y TO YOU, FO R ANY AND ALL CL AIMS UNDER A NY THE ORY OF L AW, EXCE ED THE ORIGIN AL PURC HASE P RICE OF HE
MODLE T IN QUESTION .
To contac t ThinkEco rega rding this Limi ted Warranty, p lease call Thi nkEco at 1- 800-6 82-0152.
Features
modlet
• Two intelligent outlets (120V,15A)
• Built-in surge protection
• Plugs into standard 3-prong outlets
• Wirelessly communicates directly
to your computer
Smart control features
• See power use at each outlet
• Schedule times for outlets to
provide power
• Track savings in $, kWh and CO
• Receive alerts based on user
preference
Wireless USB receiver
• Networks 10+ modlets
modlet LED light
The LED light indicates the current state of the modlet. Use this quick reference to get to
know your modlet.
Light off Normal operation. Nothing abornomal to report!
Safety Feature - circuit is overloaded. The devices are
Solid Red
Blinks 1x/
second
Spinning
drawing more than 15 amps or 1850 watts. Unplug one
or more devices first, then give the modlet button a short
push to put it back into operation
The modlet’s schedules are temporarily turned off. They
will automatically restart after 12 hours or give the modlet
button a short push to resume schedules immediately.
The modlet is looking for a network to join. This is normal
when you first plug in your modlet. If it happens at any
other time, it means its been accidentally reset.
• Access on the go via smart
phone apps
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