A Con Edison program in partnership with ThinkEco
®
smartAC
User Guide
What is the coolNYC™ program?
The coolNYC program is designed to let Con Edison
customers who own window A/C units better manage
their power use while saving energy this summer.
Did you know that the power consumed by window A/C
units represents a large portion of residential energy usage during the summer months, placing a large burden
on the Con Edison distribution system?
By participating in this program, you will gain the ability to
see how much energy your window A/C units are using,
as well as gain remote control of your window A/C units
from a website or smartphone. We hope you’ll be able
to lower your energy consumption on window A/C units,
while allowing us to better manage our distribution systems overall.
For more information on how the modlet saves you energy,
visit our website: www.themodlet.com
Hardware
Features
USB gateway
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modlet
modlet button
Red LED light
3-pin wall outlet
Receptacle for
A/C unit
smartAC thermostat
Power
Menu
LCD Display
screen
Toggle up
Toggle down
modlet
LED light status
Light not
on
normal operation
mode
Solid red
circuit overloaded;
unplug one or
more devices
Spinning
clockwise
modlet is joining
the network; occurs
when you first set
it up
Slowly fills up
Each segment will fill up
one at a time until the light
is solid red, then each
segment will turn off; occurs
when modlet is trying to
pair with the thermostat
smartAC thermostat
Use the wireless thermostat to set a target temperature for your room
and monitor the current room temperature. Please note, after a few
minutes of inactivity the remote enters a sleep mode and the screen
goes blank. To wake up the remote, press any button once.
Press the menu button once and then use the /- buttons to switch
between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Normal Operation Mode
Current room temperature
is displayed on top and the
programmed (SET TO) temperature is displayed on the
bottom. To change the target
temperature, press the (
remote to raise or lower the temperature.
Low Battery
You need to change the
batteries in your remote with
2 new AAA batteries.
) or (-) button on the
Demand Response Mode
Your window A/C is receiving
a signal to turn off or use a
higher SET TO temperature.
To exit demand response
mode just press the toggle
) or down (-) button to change the SET
up (
TO temperature.
No wireless signal
Your thermostat is not
connected to your modlet.
Move the remote closer to
your modlet and the SET TO
temperature
should reappear.
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Quick setup
Follow these simple instructions to get on your way to savings!
NOTE: DO NOT PLUG IN THE USB RECEIVER OR MODLET BEFORE
COMPLETING THE SOFTWARE WIZARD. The wizard will prompt you
when to plug them in.
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.
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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 window A/C
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 A/C back into the modlet and
complete the set up on the Installer.
Next, set up the smartAC thermostat. First, click the Add thermostat
on the install wizard and the select
the modlet you wish to pair with the
thermostat. If you have exited the
wizard, it can be opened through the
ThinkEco Modlet Manager (for PC’s
this is located in your computer tray
and for Mac’s this is located under Applications). Then follow all on
screen instructions.
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If you have more than one window
A/C unit and modlet, set up each additional modlet one at a time as you
move away from your computer, so
that the last modlet plugged in is the
one farthest from your computer. To
set up additional modlets, click the
Add Modlets button on the installer
and install each modlet using the
same procedure as the first modlet.
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
82
ºF
and off. Please note, during the initial baseline period scheduling
is not available. Track your savings with the Summary tab and see
updates from the coolNYC team on the Con Edison page. To view
your account from any computer simply visit www.mymodlet.com
or download the ThinkEco App for Android or iPhone.
For more information go to: www.coolNYCprogram.com/howto or
call our support team 1.800.682.0152
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
4. Optional – Add More Modlets
More modlets can be added at any
time. For Windows, right click on the
ThinkEco Icon in your computer tray
and select Open Modlet Manager.
For Mac, go to Applications,
ThinkEco and then Modlet Manager.
For both systems, next click the Add Another Modlet button, and
then plug in your next modlet. Then set up your thermostat by clicking
the Add Thermostat and selecting the modlet you wish to pair with
the thermostat. To build robust wireless networks, it’s best to work
your way outward from your computer.
Please note that a smartAC thermostat is needed for each modlet and
can only control the modlet that it was initially paired with.
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How it works Tips
The modlet smartAC kit converts any window air-conditioner into an
Internet-enabled device with smart thermostat control and scheduling
capabilities.
ThinkEco Web App
• Displays real-time and historical energy consumption data.
• Allows you to schedule your window A/C on or off or change the
temperature from a computer or mobile device.
household thermostat to turn off and on at certain times of the day.)
(This is equivalent to programming a
SET TO
modlet
• Controls the ow of electricity to your window A/C unit.
• Monitors real-time energy consumption of your window A/C unit and communi-
cates this data to your computer via the USB receiver.
smartAC thermostat
• Measures the current temperature inside the room and communicates the
temperature to the modlet.
• Allows you to program a
A/C unit to maintain.
SET TO temperature and your A/C is scheduled on, the modlet turns your window A/C on. If
the temperature is less (colder) than the SET TO temperature, the modlet turns your window
A/C off. )
SET TO temperature that you would like the window
(When the temperature in the room is greater (warmer) than the
To maximize the performance of your modlet A/C system, use the
following tips.
1. Set your window A/C unit to high and cold.
When you first set up your modlet, use the controls on your A/C unit to set
it to a cold temperature and high fan speed. This will help your room cool
down and reach your target temperature faster.
2. Use the wireless remote instead of your A/C controls.
After the modlet is set up, use the wireless thermostat to change the SET TO
temperature. The thermostat communicates both the current and SET TO
temperature directly to the modlet so it can control your window A/C unit.
3. Turn on your computer and plug in your USB at least
once a week.
Energy consumption and temperature data is only transmitted from the modlet
to your computer when your computer is on and the USB receiver is plugged
in. The modlet can store this data for up to 10 days, but your computer must
be on to monitor or control your A/C from a smart phone or computer outside
your home or to participate in the demand response events.
4. Keep your thermostat in the same room as your A/C.
Each thermostat is programmed to work with one modlet and window A/C.
If you have multiple A/Cs and modlets in your apartment, make sure that you
leave the thermostat in the same room as the A/C that it controls to ensure
accurate temperature readings.
5. Keep the thermostat near the center of the room.
Since the thermostat has an internal thermometer to measure the room
temperature, keep the thermostat toward the middle of the room for an
accurate reading (i.e. – not right next to the window A/C or in a hot sunny
window).
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Software tips
1. Energy Usage
Displays total power consumption for all A/Cs as well as individual
A/C units.
Customize the time period
displayed on the graph.
Export current
data displayed
to a file for
more analysis.
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View up to 5 individual power traces as
separate lines or the total power consumption for more than 5 A/Cs.
Click on the names of one
or more A/Cs to display their
consumption on the graph.
Click and
drag your
mouse across
a section of
the graph to
zoom in.
2. Savings Plans
Allows you to set schedules for when your window A/C is on or off.
When you schedule your window A/C to be “on,” the thermostat is
activated and works with the modlet to maintain the target temperature
in the room. Please note, this feature is only available after the initial
baseline period.*
You can create
more than one
plan – such as
one for weekdays and one
for weekends.
View an
overview of
the schedules
planned for
today.
Select which A/Cs the plan
applies to. You can create a
separate plan for each outlet.
*The baseline period refers to the first few weeks after you set up your Modlet Network. The
baseline period monitors the typical energy consumption of your A/Cs. This information helps
you create plans and calculate savings.
Create a plan
for as little as
one day or for
many years.
Select days
and times for
your A/C to
turn on.
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3. Summary 5. Con Edison
View total energy consumed and saved for all the A/Cs in your Modlet
Network.
View savings by
week, month,
or year.
Baseline period
is the first month
after you 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.
Centralized control of all of your modlets and window air conditioners.
Check here for alerts
from Con Edison.
Displays cumulative
power consumption
for your A/C unit(s).
4. Modlet Network
Check the status of your Modlet Network (modlets, USB receiver and
devices) and add new devices to your network.
Indicates whether your
savings plan is active.
Set whether the demand
response feature is active.
Check the current
temperature your
thermostat is set to.
View the current
temperature in the
room.
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Mobile apps
iPhone App Android App
Download the iPhone app from the App Store by searching
for ThinkEco.
Download the Android app from the Android Market by
searching for ThinkEco.
See the current room
temperature and
Con Edison Alerts
Click to see the
latest updates
from Con Ed
See your total energy
usage and savings
*Note: to use these functions remotely, your computer must be on and the USB receiver must
be plugged in.
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See energy use by
individual A/C units
or consumption by
all your units
Review your schedules
for today
Click to turn on or
off the demand
response setting
Control your A/C
units and see the
current room
temperature
See your total
energy usage
and savings
See energy
use by
individual A/C
units or consumption by
all your units
Select which devices to
view on the graph
*Note: to use these functions remotely, your computer must be on and the USB receiver must
be plugged in.
Review your
schedules
for today
Turn your devices
on or off remotely*
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Troubleshooting
ThinkEco will add a French
version of this statement to the
manual prior to marketing.
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 rst 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, rst 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 more troubleshooting information, call the modlet tech support center at 1-800 -682- 0152
or email: support@thinkecoinc.com. You can also visit www.coolnycprogram.com for more
information about the program.
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ThinkEco modlet
Thank you for purchasing your new modlet®! For more infor matio n and to learn about your
®
please visit www.themodlet.com. Please read all user guides/manuals provided to you
modlet
(in bo th pape r and ele ctro nic form) inc luding in the so ftware downloa ded in connec tion with
the usa ge of thi s device and al l opera ting an d safety ins truc tions. If you f ail to do so this pro duct
may not f unct ion pro perly and may lead to damage to the p roduc t and to other dan ger.
Specifications
The ki t you purchase d may inc lude one or more o f the followin g products:
• TE4011: Electrical rating 120V/ 20A/ 60 Hz/ 250 0W
• TE4013: Electr ical rating 24 0V/ 20A /60Hz/ 50 00W
• All versions: 13 inch cord either end ( 26 in tot al)
• All versions: Z igBe e (IEEE 802.15.4) wireles s comm unication
USB Ga teway : • ZigBee ( IEEE 802.15.4) wireless c ommunicat ion
• Plugs into standard PC /M ac USB po rt
smar tAC thermo stat : • ZigBee ( IEE 8 02.15.4 ) wireless communi cati on
• Power source: 2 A AA B atte ries
Important Safety Information:
Use ind oors in a d ry location. Do no t use this produ ct in connec tion with cr itic al care equipment
(i.e. life-support systems). Contains non-user serviceable parts; do not open. This is a live AC
outlet, even when t he modlet is in an “o ff sc hedul ed mode ”. This product is not a toy. Do n ot
allow c hildren to operate it . The modlet TE4010 is not i ntend ed for use with loads ra ted above 15
Amps . The mod let TE4 011 and modle t TE4013 are not inte nded fo r use wi th load s rated a bout 20
Amps . Do not “daisy-chai n” the modlet. Only pl ug the mo dlet in to a dupl ex outl et or a gro unded
extension c ord wi th the sa me rating as you r modle t. In an o ver current c ondition or i f the mod let
is plugged into an old and/or damaged socket the modlet and socket temperature may increase
substantially. Unplug the modlet and appliances immediately and discontinue use. You should
cont act a qu alified elec tric ian to inspect and/ or repl ace the o utle t. Con nect ing a mod let to an
improperly ground ed outlet wil l void al l warra nties. UL 916/498 9/ 94 listed
Regulatory Information:
Inst allat ion and u se of this device mus t be in strict accordance w ith th e instruct ions include d
in the user documentation provided with the product or at www.thinkeco.com. Any changes
or modi fica tions made to thi s device that a re not express ly appr oved by t he manu fact urer
may voi d the use r’s aut hori ty to operate the equip ment . ThinkEco wi ll assu me no lia bility for an y
damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
Note: USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statement
This de vice c omplies with Par t 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This de vice may not cause interfe rence , and 2. T his dev ice mu st acc ept any inter feren ce,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
Note: FCC Interference Statement
This eq uipme nt has been tested and found to comply wi th the limits for a Class B digital dev ice, p ursua nt to Par t 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed to prov ide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
®
modle tBN : • TE4010: Elect rical ratin g: 120V /15A/60Hz/1875W
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generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harm ful interfe rence to radio or televi sion reception, wh ich ca n be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the rec eiving anten na.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Conn ect th e equip ment to an outle t on a circuit diffe rent fr om that to which t he rece iver is
connected.
4. Consult th e deale r or an exp erien ced radio/ TV te chnic ian for h elp.
LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty: ThinkEco warra nts tha t the modlet, U SB gateway, ga teway, s martAC thermos tat
(collectivel y “TE Produc ts” ) will b e free from defects in materia l and workmanship and perform
to ThinkEco’s ap plic able published spec ific ation s for a per iod of on e (1) year f rom date of
deliv ery to y ou. The liability o f ThinkEco hereunde r shall b e limited to repl acing or repai ring, at
its op tion, any defe ctive TE Products which a re returned F.O.B. ThinkEco’s co rpora te address
(or, at ThinkEc o’s opti on, ref undin g the purchase p rice o f such TE Products). In no c ase are
TE Prod ucts to be retur ned wi thou t first o btain ing per mission and a re turn or der number
from Th inkEc o. You are res ponsi ble for the cost of ship ment of t he defe ctiv e TE Prod ucts
to ThinkEco, and Thin kEco is responsible for the co st of shipmen t of a replaceme nt TE
Products to you. In the event y ou send T E Produ cts ba ck to Thi nkEco, and the T E Produ ct is no t
defec tive , ThinkEco res erves the right to ch arge you a fee asso ciate d with p osta ge and ha ndling
of such TE Product.
Replacement Modlets: Repl acement TE Produc ts are wa rranted by Thi nkEco p ursuant to the
warranty s et for th above for the l onger o f (i) t hir ty ( 30 ) days ; or (ii) the re maini ng warr anty
perio d for the original Modl et. Th e replacemen t TE Product may be refu rbished and /or
contain refurbished parts.
The fol lowing are not c overe d by this w arran ty: (i) T E Products wh ich hav e been su bjec t to
abuse, misuse, accident, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair, inspection or installation, Acts
of God, power surge, wear and tear, mishandling, misapplication, or other causes unrelated
to defec tive materials or workmanship ; and (ii) any damage s and /or viruses c aused by use of
a third part y devi ce in co njunc tion w ith the TE Products . You are resp onsib le for de termining
if a third par ty device us ed in co njunc tion w ith any TE Product is suitab le for su ch use and
Think Eco is not liable, and this warrant y does not cove r, any damages cau sed by, or to, any third
par ty dev ice. T hinkE co will make the fi nal determination a s to the exi stenc e and cause of any
alleg ed defect. No warranty is m ade wi th resp ect to any custom equi pment o r goods produc ed
to your specifications exc ept as speci fically sta ted in wr iting by ThinkEco in t he contract for
such c ustom g oods.
Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability: EXCEPT AS E XPRE SSLY PROVID ED ABOVE , THIN KECO
MAKES NO, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM S ALL OTHER, WAR-RANTIES , EXPR ESS, STATUTORY,
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRAN TY OF NON-INFR INGE MENT, MERC HANTABILITY OR
FITNE SS FOR A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE . THINKECO M AKES NO REPRE SENTATION, WARRA NTY
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OR GUARANTY AS TO TH E RELIA BILIT Y, TIMELI NESS, QUALIT Y, SUITABILIT Y, TRUTH,
AVAILAB ILITY, ACCURACY OR CO MPLET ENESS OF THE TE PRODUCTS AN D DOES NOT
REPRESENT OR WARRANT T HAT (A) THE USE OF THE T E PRODUC TS WILL BE SECURE ,
TIMELY, UNIN TERRU PTED OR E RROR-FREE OR OPERATE IN COMBINATION W ITH ANY OTHER
HARDWA RE, S OFT WARE , SYSTEM OR DATA, ( B) TH E TE PRODU CTS WILL M EET CU STOMER ’S
REQUI REME NTS OR EX PECTATIONS, ( C) ANY STORED DATA WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABL E,
(D) , THE TE PRO DUCTS AR E FREE OF V IRUSE S OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPON ENTS. IN
NO EVENT WILL TH INKECO B E LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THI RD PARTY FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS, USE OF USE R INFOR MATION, LOS S OF DATA, BUSIN ESS INTERRUP TION, O R
OTHER INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE
ARISI NG FROM OR RELATIN G TO YOUR USE OF THE TE PRODUCTS, E VEN IF TH INKECO H AS
BEEN ADVISED O F THE POS SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE S. IN NO E VENT WILL THINKECO’S
TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABIL ITY TO YOU, FO R ANY AND AL L CLAIM S UNDER ANY THEORY OF
LAW, EXCE ED THE OR IGINA L PURCHA SE PRICE OF THE TE PRODUCTS I N QUESTION.
To contact ThinkEco regarding this Limited Warranty, please call ThinkEco at 1-800 -682-0152.
For additional information please visit www.thinkeco.com/warranty
RETURN POLICY
If you p urcha sed you r Modle t from a th ird-p art y reta il store, you mu st retu rn the Modlet to
that s ame ret ailer an d comp ly wit h such re tail er’s ret urn pol icy. Pl ease c ontct the sto re for
additional details on completing your return. All refunds will be net of any rebate and/or
discount that you received in connection with any promotion.
The fai lure to ab ide by th is poli cy wil l resul t in sub stan tial de lays to a ny refund reque st.
Pleas e cont act ThinkEc o at 1-8 00 -68 2-0152 < tel:1-800-682-0152> with any questions
regarding this policy.
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