Watt Meter User Manual
Revision 1.0
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100AMP DC WATT METER
MEA-DCMR-01
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3
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1.1 Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Restrictions ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Warranty Claims & Return Procedures............................................................................................... 3
1.4 Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................................................... 4
2 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Features .............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Electrical Measurement Ranges ..................................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 5
3 Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Connecting The Meter ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.1.1 Wiring .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.2 Connectors ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Powering The Meter ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1 Auxiliary Power .............................................................................................................................. . 7
3.2.2 Initial Verification ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.3 Problems ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Display Information ............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.1 Start-Up Screen .............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.2 Measurements ................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Resetting The Meter ........................................................................................................................... 8
5 Application ................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Maximum Current Capacity ................................................................................................................ 8
5.2 Inductive Loads ................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Battery Characterization ..................................................................................................................... 9
5.3.1 Battery Charging ............................................................................................................................. 9
5.3.2 Battery Discharging ........................................................................................................................ 9
5.4 System Characterization ................................................................................................................... 10
6 Troubleshooting And Support .................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Care .................................................................................................................................................. 10
6.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 11
6.3 Support ............................................................................................................................................. 11
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1 INTRODUCTION
Windy Nation Inc. (“Windy Nation”) is not assembling the wind unit, installing the blade system, or any other
product offered by Windy Nation. Windy Nation, and its directors, officers, and employees disclaim, and by
purchasing a Windy Nation wind-powered product you accept all liability and responsibility for damage to
property, injury, or death arising out of or related to the use or misuse of any product offered by Windy
Nation.
1.1 LIMITED WARRANTY
Windy Nation warrants that the 100Amp Watt Meter (the “Product”), will be free from manufacturing d efects
in materials and workmanship under normal authorized use consistent with product instructions for a period
of one (1) year from the date the original purchaser (“Customer”) receives the Product (the “Warranty
Period”). This warranty extends only to the original purchaser. The Customer’s sole and exclusive rem edy
and the entire liability of Windy Nation, its suppliers and affiliates for breach of the warranty is, at Windy
Nation’s option, either (i) to replace the Product (or defective component part(s)) with a new or reconditioned
Product (or component part(s)); (ii) to repair the reported problem; or (iii) to refund the purchase price of the
Product. Repaired or replaced products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period onl y.
No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of Windy Nation
not expressly set forth in this limited warranty.
1.2 RESTRICTIONS
No warranty will apply if the Product (i) has been altered or modified except by Windy Nation; (ii) has not
been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Windy Nation;
(iii) has been subjected to abnormal physical, thermal or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. If
Windy Nation determines that the problem with the Product is not due to a manufacturing defect in Windy
Nation’s workmanship or materials, or otherwise does not qualify for warranty repair, then the Customer will
be responsible for the costs of all necessary repairs and expenses incurred by Windy Nation.
1.3 WARRANTY CLAIMS & RETURN PROCEDURES
To be eligible for service under this warranty, the Customer must submit a service request within the
Warranty Period by contacting Windy Nation in writing or via telephone and obtaining a Retu rned Materials
Authorization (“RMA”) number. This RMA must be obtained before returning any product under this warranty.
Notification must include a description of the alleged defect, the manner in which the Product was used, the
serial number, and the original purchase date in addition to the name, address, and telephone number of the
Customer. Within five (5) business days of the date of notification, Windy Nation will provide the Customer
with an RMA number and the location to which the Customer must return the defective Product. Any Product
returned for warranty service shall be shipped at the expense and risk of the Customer. The Custome r mu st
return the entire Product kit (or, if authorized by Windy Nation, the defective component parts), within fifteen
(15) days after issuance of the RMA number. Windy Nation will be under no obligation to accept any returned
Product that does not have a valid RMA number. Customer’s failure to return the Product within fifteen (15)
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days of its receipt of an RMA number may result in cancellation of the RMA. All parts that Windy Nation
replaces shall become Windy Nation’s property on the date Windy Nation ships the repaired Product or part
back to the Customer. Windy Nation will use all reasonable efforts within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
defective Product to repair or replace such Product. If a warranty claim is invalid for any reason, the
Customer will be charged at Windy Nation’s then-current rates for services performed and will be charged for
all necessary repairs and expense incurred by Windy Nation. If Windy Nation determines that a warranty
claim is valid, it will ship the repaired or replaced Product to Customer at Windy Nation’s cost.
1.4 DISCLAIMER
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THE PREVIOUS PARAGRAPH,
WINDY NATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED AND STATUTORY INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY WINDY NATION. NO
ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY WINDY NATION, ITS DEALERS,
DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS
WARRANTY. WINDY NATION DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF THE
PRODUCTS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE ANY
PARTICULAR RESULTS FROM USE OR MODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCTS. Some jurisdictions do not
allow the limitation or exclusion of implied warranties or how long an implied warranty may last, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. In any such jurisdiction, the warranty shall be limited to the minimum
warranty and period required by law.
WINDY NATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES OR DEATH THAT MAY
OCCUR, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY USE OF THE PRODUCT BY ANY PERSON.
1.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WINDY NATION OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS, LOST
DATA, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WINDY NATION OR ITS AFFILIATE OR
SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these
limitations may not apply to you. Neither Windy Nation nor its affiliates or suppliers will be held liable or
responsible for any damage or loss to any items or products connected to, powered by or otherwise attached
to the Product. The total cumulative liability to Customer, from all causes of action and all theories of liability,
will be limited to and will not exceed the purchase price of the Product paid by Customer. This warranty gives
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