G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
P o w e r N o d e s U s e r G u i d e
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Getting Started
Before you plug in and install your PowerNodes, verify your Gateway is operating and connected to the
Internet. For information on setting up your Gateway, refer to the instructions that came with your
Gateway or energy management kit.
Follow these steps to install your PowerNode:
Step 1: Choose the devices and location
Step 2: Set the room color
Step 3: Sync the PowerNode with Gateway
Step 4: Add devices to the PowerNode
Step 5: Add connected devices to your online account
Step 1: Choose the Devices and Location
When choosing the devices and location to connect to your PowerNode, please keep the following in
mind:
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You should not plug devices, such as irons, space heaters and power tools into a PowerNode.
These types of devices should never be left unattended and should never be left in the on
position. Some devices, such as computers, are designed to require a staged power-down
process. It is possible that any instant loss of power, such as a PowerNode being powered off,
may cause temporary or permanent damage to such devices. We recommend you refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions before deciding if and how to use a PowerNode with such a device.
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Medical equipment and other special appliances should never be powered on and off through a
PowerNode since you might inadvertently disconnect power to that device. You can connect the
device to your PowerNode, but be sure to use the white room color (the locked position). The
locked position stops the device from being powered remotely through the Web, mobile
application or Smart Controls.
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Attach only one device to each PowerNode port. Do not connect power strips and extension
cords or other PowerNodes to the PowerNode. Connecting more devices to one port interferes
with power consumption monitoring and may cause risk of malfunction and damage to your
PowerNode from overloading.
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To monitor and control your devices remotely, you must maintain a reliable wireless connection
between the PowerNode and Gateway. PowerNodes can piggyback on each other’s wireless
connection, allowing a distant PowerNode to connect through another PowerNode that is closer
to the Gateway.
