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CR01 Energy Monitoring Dongle

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V37: CR01 Energy Monitoring Dongle for a visual walkthrough.

Overview

The CR01 is an energy monitoring dongle with an integrated real-time clock. It enables energy consumption tracking across your lighting system and ensures schedules run accurately even without internet connectivity.

CR01 Features

Feature Description
Energy Monitoring Tracks power consumption across the zone
Real-Time Clock Maintains accurate time for schedules
Connection USB powered
Network Role Zone-level data collection

Real-Time Clock Benefits

The integrated real-time clock provides:

  • Offline schedule accuracy: Schedules execute at correct times without internet
  • Independent timing: No reliance on mobile device or cloud connection
  • Automatic sync: Clock synchronizes when app connects

This is especially valuable in locations with unreliable internet access.

Adding a CR01

The CR01 is added from the Device Info page, not the Lights or Switches page.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Plug the CR01 into a USB power source.
  2. Navigate to More → Device Info.
  3. Tap Select to Add (or Click to Add).
  4. The app searches for nearby devices.
  5. When the CR01 appears, select it.
  6. Add to your zone.

Setting Up Energy Monitoring

For accurate energy data, ensure proper wattage configuration:

Wattage Configuration

Fixture Type What to Enter
Standard Actual rated wattage
Trimmed (high-end trim) Trimmed wattage
Example: 30W at 80% trim Enter 24W

Why Wattage Matters

The system calculates energy consumption based on: - Rated wattage you've entered - Current dim level - Operating time

Incorrect wattage = inaccurate energy data.

Accessing Energy Data

With the CR01 installed:

  1. Energy data becomes available in the app
  2. View consumption by:
  3. Individual fixture
  4. Group
  5. Entire zone
  6. Track usage over time
  7. Identify savings opportunities
  8. Verify controls are working effectively

Energy Monitoring Documentation

For detailed energy monitoring features, reports, and analysis:

Documentation URL:
https://keilton.s3.amazonaws.com/Keilton+Energy+Monitoring+Instruction.pdf

Best Practices

Practice Benefit
Set accurate wattage Reliable consumption data
Install one CR01 per zone Proper data collection scope
Review data periodically Identify optimization opportunities
Compare before/after Verify control strategy effectiveness

Troubleshooting

Issue Cause Solution
Not appearing in Device Info Not powered Check USB connection
Inaccurate energy data Wattage not set Configure wattage on all fixtures
Schedules running at wrong time Clock not synced Connect app to sync time
No energy data CR01 not in zone Add from Device Info

Quick Reference

Action Steps
Add CR01 More → Device Info → Select to Add
Set wattage Lights → Long press fixture → Enter wattage
View energy Access via app (see documentation)
Sync clock Connect app to zone

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7