Sonoff POWCT Smart Power Meter User Manual

Introduction

A Wi-Fi product that combines smart switch modification, antenna, and current transformer. With the current transformer, you can monitor the power consumption of any household appliance, room, etc.

• Energy monitoring ⚡
• Overload protection ?️
• Energy saving ?
• Power failure memory ?
• Smart timer ⏱️
• History record ?
• LAN control ?
• Easy setup ✅

Product Components

• 1. Antenna interface: SMA connector.
• 2. Button: Single press to turn on/off the smart device. Press and hold for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode (pairing time 10 minutes).
• 3. LED screen: Displays power consumption. When the measured power value exceeds 10,000W, the display shows numerical value in scientific notation (e.g., "10E3" for 10kW, "24E3" for 24kW).
• 4. Protective cover: Covers the wiring terminals.
• 5. Transformer interface: RJ9 connector for the current transformer.
• 6. Power LED indicator (Red): Light on indicates the device is on; light off indicates the device is off.
• 7. Wi-Fi LED indicator (Blue): Keeps on when online. Flashes two short and one long when in pairing mode. Flashes once indicates failure to connect to router. Flashes twice indicates connection to router but failure to connect to server. Flashes three times indicates firmware updating.
• 8. Mounting base: For mounting the device.
• 9. Wiring terminals: Visible after removing the protective cover. Includes NO, NC, COM terminals for relay control.

Compatible Voice Assistants

[Google Home] and [Alexa] compatible.

Specifications

Installation

1. Power off

Ensure the main power is turned off before installation. A diagram shows a circuit breaker in the OFF position.

Warning: Please install and maintain the device by a professional electrician. To avoid electric shock hazard, do not operate any connection or contact the terminal connector while the device is powered on!

2. Install the current transformer and antenna

Diagrams show the connection of the current transformer and antenna to the device.

Wiring Instruction

3-1 Remove protective cover.

Diagram shows removing the protective cover.

3-2 Paired with a current transformer to monitor the power consumption of household appliances.

Diagram illustrates connecting the current transformer to monitor appliance power.

3-3 Paired with a current transformer and a contactor to monitor the power consumption of household appliances and can also control the power switch.

Diagram shows wiring with a current transformer and a contactor for monitoring and control.

Note: Make sure all wires are connected correctly.

4. Installation

Mount the device on the guide rail inside the distribution box. If the box is metal, it is recommended to place the antenna externally.

Note: The wiring layout should avoid crossing high-voltage busbars and approaching sharp edges and corners.

Note: A suitable circuit-breaker must be included as a disconnect device, suitably located and easily reached.

Add Device

1. Download the "eWeLink" App

Please download the "eWeLink" App from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

2. Add device

Follow these steps:

1. Enter "Scan" mode in the app.
2. Scan the QR code on the back of the quick guide.
3. Select "Add Device".
4. Power on the device.
5. Long press the button for 5 seconds.
6. Check Wi-Fi LED indicator flashing status (Two short and one long flashes).
7. Search for the device and start connecting.
8. Select the "Wi-Fi" network and enter the password.
9. Device added completely.

Test the current direction

The current direction in the line should match the arrow direction on the current transformer. A diagram shows the current transformer clamp with red and blue wires indicating current flow direction.

Warning: To ensure electrical safety, the current transformer clamp should apply to double-insulated wires.

Device Factory Reset

After "Delete the Device" in the eWeLink App.

FCC Compliance Statement

1. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

SAR Warning

Under normal use of condition, this equipment should be kept a separation distance of at least 20cm between the antenna and the body of the user. (In French: Dans des conditions normales d'utilisation, cet équipement doit être maintenu à une distance d'au moins 20 cm entre l'antenne et le corps de l'utilisateur.)

EU Declaration of Conformity

Shenzhen Sonoff Technologies Co., Ltd declares that the radio equipment type POWCT is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at: https://sonoff.tech/compliance/

For CE frequency

EU Operating Frequency Range: 2402-2480MHz(BLE), 802.11 b/g/n20 2412–2472 MHz(Wi-Fi), 802.11 n40: 2422–2462 MHz(Wi-Fi). EU Output Power: BLE≤10dBm, Wi-Fi 2.4G≤20dBm.

WEEE Disposal and Recycling Information

All products bearing this symbol [WEEE symbol] are waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE as in directive 2012/19/EU) which should not be mixed with unsorted household waste. Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment, appointed by the government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. Please contact the installer or local authorities for more information about the location as well as terms and conditions of such collection points.

Note on packaging materials (Italian):

RACCOLTA DIFFERENZIATA (Separate Waste Collection): Verifica le disposizioni del tuo Comune. Separa le componenti e conferiscile in modo corretto. (Check your Municipality's regulations. Separate components and dispose of them correctly.)

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Shenzhen Sonoff Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: 3F & 6F, Bldg A, No. 663, Bulong Rd, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

ZIP code: 518000

Website: sonoff.tech

Service email: support@itead.cc

Made in China

[CE mark] [FCC mark] [PAP mark] [WEEE symbol] [Home symbol] [Lightning symbol] [10 symbol]