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TED 5000 Home Energy Monitor
- Built-in web server software with graphical reporting
- Use as a sub-meter! Works in single, 2, 3 or 4 electric panels
- Works with solar/wind for Net metering
- Optional Table top display
- ANSI/UL (1244) & CAN/CSA (C22.2) Approved
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TED 5000 is a next-generation home energy monitor that measures the power consumption for your entire house and makes that valuable power metering information available to you, either through your computer, through the wireless display or your smart phone/PDA. See the video : Unboxing the TED 5000 home energy monitor.
TED 5000-G
Includes: Gateway + 1-MTU/CTSWorks with:
- Homes with Single Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical Panels and Solar/wind installations (will only record the net of generation/production - to record generation/production separately, you will need to order the TED 5002-G)
Description: Model 5000-G comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage, simply by using your computer or mobile device to track your energy data. The TED 5000-G package includes one set of CTs, one MTU, and one Gateway (does not include the optional Display). Model 5000-G comes with Footprints firmware (reporting software) embedded in the Gateway.
TED 5000-CIncludes: Gateway + 1-MTU/CTs + Display
Works with:
- Homes with Single Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical Panels and Solar/wind installations (will only record the net of generation/production - to record generation/production separately, you will need to order the TED 5002-C)
Description: Model 5000-C comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage, plus a sleek, wireless display to serve as a friendly reminder to keep you aware of your household energy usage. In addition, you can still use your computer or mobile device to track your energy data. The TED 5000-C package includes one set of CTs, one MTU, one Display, and one Gateway.
TED 5002-G
Includes: Gateway + 2-MTU/CTs
Works with:
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical panel and Wind/Solar Installation
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and One Subpanel (if you desire to measure the subpanel independently)
Description: Model 5002-G comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage from two different sources (i.e. two panels or one panel and one solar inverter). The data from both MTUs is logged/graphed separately, but can also be seen in aggregate as well.
TED 5002-CIncludes: Gateway + 2-MTU/CTs + Display
Works with:
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical panel and Wind/Solar Installation
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and One Subpanel (if you desire to measure the subpanel independently)
Description: Model 5002-C comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage from two different sources (i.e. two panels or one panel and one solar inverter, and includes a sleek, wireless display. The data from both MTUs is logged/graphed separately, but can also be seen in aggregate as well.
TED 5003-G
Includes: Gateway + 3-MTU/CTs
Works with:
- Homes with Three Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Two Wind/Solar Inverters (includes net metering)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and One Wind/Solar Inverter (includes net metering)
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Two Subpanels (if you desire to measure the each subpanel independently)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and One Subpanel (if you desire to measure the subpanel independently)
Description: Model 5003-G comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage from three different sources (i.e. two panels and one subpanel or three electrical panels). The data from each MTU is logged/graphed separately, but can also be seen in aggregate as well.
TED 5003-CIncludes: Gateway + 3-MTU/CTs + Display
Works with:
- Homes with Three Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Two Wind/Solar Inverters (includes net metering)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and One Wind/Solar Inverter (includes net metering)
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Two Subpanels (if you desire to measure the each subpanel independently)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and One Subpanel (if you desire to measure the subpanel independently)
Description: Model 5003-C comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage from three different sources (i.e. two panels and one subpanel or three electrical panels), as well as the sleek, wireless display. The data from each MTU is logged/graphed separately, but can also be seen in aggregate as well.
TED 5004-G
Includes: Gateway + 4-MTU/CTs
Works with:
- Homes with Four Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Three Wind/Solar Inverters (includes net metering)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and Two Wind/Solar Inverter (includes net metering)
- Homes with Three Electrical Panels and One Wind/Solar Inverter (includes net metering)
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Three Subpanels (if you desire to measure each subpanel independently)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and Two Subpanels (if you desire to measure each subpanel independently)
- Homes with Three Electrical Panels and One Subpanels (if you desire to measure the subpanel independently)
Description: Model 5004-G comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage from four different sources (i.e. two panels and two subpanels or four electrical panels). The data from each MTU is logged/graphed separately, but can also be seen in aggregate as well.
TED 5004-CIncludes: Gateway + 4-MTU/CTs + Display
Works with:
- Homes with Four Electrical Panels
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Three Wind/Solar Inverters (includes net metering)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and Two Wind/Solar Inverter (includes net metering)
- Homes with Three Electrical Panels and One Wind/Solar Inverter (includes net metering)
- Homes with Single Electrical Panel and Three Subpanels (if you desire to measure each subpanel independently)
- Homes with Two Electrical Panels and Two Subpanels (if you desire to measure each subpanel independently)
- Homes with Three Electrical Panels and One Subpanels (if you desire to measure the subpanel independently)
Description: Model 5004-G comes with all the components necessary to monitor energy usage from four different sources (i.e. two panels and two subpanels or four electrical panels). The data from each MTU is logged/graphed separately, but can also be seen in aggregate as well.
What's Included:
- Software installation CD is NOT included in the box. To install the TED 5000, you need to download the software directly from the manufacturer's website which you can download by clicking here.
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Studies show that when home owners are made aware of how power and
electricity are used they can save a significant amount of energy - and
money - by making simple behavioral changes. The TED 5000 home energy
monitor is an in-home monitor that provides you with the information you
need to make these changes.
Lastly, there are a number of free or very low cost reporting applications for the iPhone/iPod Touch that can display power metering information from Footprints!
But perhaps the easiest and most convenient way to display power use is to purchase a TED 5000 model that includes the wireless remote display. Because it's wireless, this display can be located in any convenient location in your home.
HINT: The last number on the end of the model describes how many MTUs (or how many electrical systems you can monitor)
Regardless of which model you choose, you can either have a local wireless display (models ending in a "C") or no display ("models ending in a "G")
The TED 5000 is the next generation to the massively popular The Energy Detective TED 1001.
Learn more about the different TED 5000 configurations.
How TED 5000 Works
TED 5000 is comprised of two main parts. The transmitter ("MTU") installs in your electrical panel and monitors the main incoming electrical power from your utility and broadcasts this information through the electrical wires in your home. The receiver unit ("gateway") plugs into a standard household plug and records the power metering information from the MTU.Seeing Your Power Use
There are a number of different ways to see power consumption. All TED 5000 models include "Footprints Software" which can be viewed by plugging an Ethernet network cable into the gateway and connecting through any Internet browser on any computer or laptop. You can also use your iPhone, smart phone or PDA to access Footprints and take your display with you wherever you go!View a live demo of Footprints
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Lastly, there are a number of free or very low cost reporting applications for the iPhone/iPod Touch that can display power metering information from Footprints!
But perhaps the easiest and most convenient way to display power use is to purchase a TED 5000 model that includes the wireless remote display. Because it's wireless, this display can be located in any convenient location in your home.
Several Models to Choose From
There are a total of 8 different TED 5000 models - most home owners have only a single electrical panel and will choose the standard TED 5000. If you have additional electrical panels and/or a solar or wind energy system, you'll need a TED 5002, TED 5003 or TED 5004 model depending on the number of panels/systems you need to measure.HINT: The last number on the end of the model describes how many MTUs (or how many electrical systems you can monitor)
Regardless of which model you choose, you can either have a local wireless display (models ending in a "C") or no display ("models ending in a "G")
How to choose a TED 5000 Model
The last number in the model is the number of MTU transmitters.
The letter on the end is "C" for models with display, "G" for models with no display. For example, if you need the base TED5000 with a display, the model number will be TED5000-C
The last number in the model is the number of MTU transmitters.
The letter on the end is "C" for models with display, "G" for models with no display. For example, if you need the base TED5000 with a display, the model number will be TED5000-C
Using a TED5000 for Sub-Metering
If you have a garage, shop or suite in your home that you need to measure, you can use the TED 5000 as a convenient sub-meter to measure the power consumption of that location! Simply connect the TED5000 to the electrical panel or circuit that powers that area and now you can track that power consumption separately from your utility bill. If you want to measure your own power use and that of a tenant, TED 5002, TED 5003 and TED 5004 models can do this for you.Metering a Wind or Solar Green Energy System
The TED 5002, TED 5003 and TED 5004 models can also be used to monitor the green energy generated by a solar array or wind turbine system. Simply connect one MTU to your incoming power from the utility and a second one to your green energy producing system and you're ready to monitor both green power generation, total power use and net power.The TED 5000 is the next generation to the massively popular The Energy Detective TED 1001.
Learn more about the different TED 5000 configurations.
- Intuitive, simple setup directly from Computer
- Compatible with Windows PC, Mac & Linux !
- Wireless hand-held display (optional)
- Backlit display (optional)
- Rechargeable Battery - no batteries to change
- Accurate to within 2%
- User can customize displays
- Adjustable sensitivity - user can adjust down to ONE WATT !
- View real-time energy data remotely via Internet or mobile device
- Optional Solar/Wind Package - Net-Metering capability
- Receives signal from multiple sources
- Ties into Home Automation Systems
- Stores detailed data for export to computer
- Accommodates all rate structures - flat, tiered, time-of-use, demand, seasonal (4 seasons), weekend/holiday, or any mix of structures!
- ANSI/UL (1244) Approved
- CAN/CSA (C22.2) Approved
TED Software Installation
To install the TED 5000, you will need to download the software directly from the manufacturer's website:
Third-Part Applications for TED5000:
It's Electric
"it's electric" is an application by Robert Tupelo-Scheck allows you to view your TED5000-data remotely on the web.
Anyone with a TED 5000 who can run Java and a web server can download it's electric and use it to store and view their own energy data, either for personal use or to share over the Web.
To download Robert's application, click here.
Mirawatt T5K
Mirawatt T5K is an application for viewing power usage data collected by any model of TED 5000.
A simple swipe gesture on the graph (left of right) will change the view from Hour, Day, to Week etc.
The TED-5000 gateway needs to be network accessible from your iPhone/iTouch; this typically means using the app inside your home network.
Mirawatt T5K was designed by Daniel Lauzon, To purchase this cool app click through to this App Store Link.
TED-O-Meter
The TED-O-Meter is a free application that is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. It does require OS 3.0 or later. TED-O-Meter was designed by Nathan Hadfield. Click here to download this application.
To install the TED 5000, you will need to download the software directly from the manufacturer's website:
Third-Part Applications for TED5000:
It's Electric
"it's electric" is an application by Robert Tupelo-Scheck allows you to view your TED5000-data remotely on the web.Anyone with a TED 5000 who can run Java and a web server can download it's electric and use it to store and view their own energy data, either for personal use or to share over the Web.
To download Robert's application, click here.
Mirawatt T5K
Mirawatt T5K is an application for viewing power usage data collected by any model of TED 5000. A simple swipe gesture on the graph (left of right) will change the view from Hour, Day, to Week etc.
The TED-5000 gateway needs to be network accessible from your iPhone/iTouch; this typically means using the app inside your home network.
Mirawatt T5K was designed by Daniel Lauzon, To purchase this cool app click through to this App Store Link.
TED-O-Meter
The TED-O-Meter is a free application that is compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. It does require OS 3.0 or later. TED-O-Meter was designed by Nathan Hadfield. Click here to download this application.Product brochures
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Popularity: 73.10%
Customer Ratings: 
3.3 of 5 (17 reviews)
3.3 of 5 (17 reviews)
Recommended: YES: 12 | NO: 0
TED 5000
Wouter RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
December 07, 2010
The Good:
This unit does everything it promises.
The Bad:
After an electricity outing I could not get my footprints back and had to look for a new link.
The Bottom Line:
Highly recommended
This unit does everything it promises.
The Bad:
After an electricity outing I could not get my footprints back and had to look for a new link.
The Bottom Line:
Highly recommended
Installation.
127jim RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
November 21, 2010
The Good:
Instalation was relatively easy to follow. I had 3 MTU on my system. One main, one solar and one on seperate meter for hot water
The Bad:
Getting the signal to the gateway was a little hard. I ended up connecting the gateway on directly to a plug mounted under the main box and runnibg a cable to my router
The Bottom Line:
Relatively smooth installation
Instalation was relatively easy to follow. I had 3 MTU on my system. One main, one solar and one on seperate meter for hot water
The Bad:
Getting the signal to the gateway was a little hard. I ended up connecting the gateway on directly to a plug mounted under the main box and runnibg a cable to my router
The Bottom Line:
Relatively smooth installation
Ted 5000
Bob Singh RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
October 21, 2010
The Good:
I can view the usage from any where as long as I am logged on to google. I like how the report tells me if I am going over budget or under.
The Bad:
The display units is not in sync with current data. If I am watching the usage on the computer it changes as I turn on appliances but display is delayed at least 5 minutes.
The Bottom Line:
Excellent Product. The first month I reduced my electricity bill by $100 and heading to next month even more.
I can view the usage from any where as long as I am logged on to google. I like how the report tells me if I am going over budget or under.
The Bad:
The display units is not in sync with current data. If I am watching the usage on the computer it changes as I turn on appliances but display is delayed at least 5 minutes.
The Bottom Line:
Excellent Product. The first month I reduced my electricity bill by $100 and heading to next month even more.
Your Patience Will Be Rewarded
Michael RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
October 18, 2010
The Good:
The data collection is accurate and frequent, and the software works well enough.
The Bad:
The installation can be trying. Line noise and other problems took me a couple weeks to work out fully.
The Bottom Line:
As others have noted, this is the only product like this that I am aware of. If you want real time monitoring of your electrical use (or, like me, your solar array), this is the product you need to get and you need to work through the installation headaches.
The data collection is accurate and frequent, and the software works well enough.
The Bad:
The installation can be trying. Line noise and other problems took me a couple weeks to work out fully.
The Bottom Line:
As others have noted, this is the only product like this that I am aware of. If you want real time monitoring of your electrical use (or, like me, your solar array), this is the product you need to get and you need to work through the installation headaches.
Ted5000 Installation
d_birch RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
October 16, 2010
The Good:
Very easy, no problems encountered following all directions.
The Bad:
Had a few problems with noisy circuits but also corrected easily. Gateway unit failed a week after flawless use.
The Bottom Line:
Worked as advertised and connected to Google Power meter without any problem.
Very easy, no problems encountered following all directions.
The Bad:
Had a few problems with noisy circuits but also corrected easily. Gateway unit failed a week after flawless use.
The Bottom Line:
Worked as advertised and connected to Google Power meter without any problem.
Great product
Brian RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
June 25, 2010
The Good:
Allows you to monitor your energy usage/generation in ways that is not otherwise possible. Probably the best on the market. Very feature rich for the cost.
The Bad:
Lots of software bugs. Expect to have to apply new firmware releases for awhile until they get all the bugs worked out.
The Bottom Line:
It's a great product and worth the money for anybody trying to be conscious of their energy usage
Allows you to monitor your energy usage/generation in ways that is not otherwise possible. Probably the best on the market. Very feature rich for the cost.
The Bad:
Lots of software bugs. Expect to have to apply new firmware releases for awhile until they get all the bugs worked out.
The Bottom Line:
It's a great product and worth the money for anybody trying to be conscious of their energy usage
Hardware works as expected, software falls short in some respects
TPeterson RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
June 22, 2010
The Good:
TED collects far more frequent data from my PV system than is possible "by hand" and makes it possible to diagnose system performance and catch problems (of which, I have had none that weren't caused by my utility's poor line voltage control).
The Bad:
The Footprints software has internal calculational errors (bad PF and occasional inconsistencies between short-term data and daily summaries). The Google powermeter is not useful for me because it requires 24/7 Internet connection(!) even though TED maintains a local data store that could transmit missing data during network uptimes.
The Bottom Line:
This appears to be the most cost-effective method at present for collecting household energy usage information. It will doubtless improve as the manufacturer (and Google?) gains experience and revises its software.
TED collects far more frequent data from my PV system than is possible "by hand" and makes it possible to diagnose system performance and catch problems (of which, I have had none that weren't caused by my utility's poor line voltage control).
The Bad:
The Footprints software has internal calculational errors (bad PF and occasional inconsistencies between short-term data and daily summaries). The Google powermeter is not useful for me because it requires 24/7 Internet connection(!) even though TED maintains a local data store that could transmit missing data during network uptimes.
The Bottom Line:
This appears to be the most cost-effective method at present for collecting household energy usage information. It will doubtless improve as the manufacturer (and Google?) gains experience and revises its software.
The exceptional TED 5000
John RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
June 02, 2010
The Good:
1. Ease of monitering my energy consumption. 2. Having downloadable records of energy consumption. 3. Ability to test Hard Wired items with the hand held display. 4. With the ability to monitor hardwired items instantly for consumption I have cut my power bill by 1/2 in the first month. 5. Ability to determine if my power meter is accurate.
The Bad:
NONE
The Bottom Line:
Excellent energy saving product everyone should have one.
1. Ease of monitering my energy consumption. 2. Having downloadable records of energy consumption. 3. Ability to test Hard Wired items with the hand held display. 4. With the ability to monitor hardwired items instantly for consumption I have cut my power bill by 1/2 in the first month. 5. Ability to determine if my power meter is accurate.
The Bad:
NONE
The Bottom Line:
Excellent energy saving product everyone should have one.
TED500 great
hayestp RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
May 21, 2010
The Good:
user interface on PC, data hisorian, LAN accessable, small footprint, easy to install
The Bad:
Problem with noice immunity of AC power lines to comunicate with gateway from AC panel interface (MCU)
The Bottom Line:
Great prodyct that will allow people to determine the actual cost to run or not run specific appliances. Even more beneficial if you have time of day usage rates that are favourable on off ours.
user interface on PC, data hisorian, LAN accessable, small footprint, easy to install
The Bad:
Problem with noice immunity of AC power lines to comunicate with gateway from AC panel interface (MCU)
The Bottom Line:
Great prodyct that will allow people to determine the actual cost to run or not run specific appliances. Even more beneficial if you have time of day usage rates that are favourable on off ours.
Does knowing you electric usage change your consumptions habits?
Hagar RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
May 12, 2010
The Good:
See your electric consumption in real time and see how different products use energy See your electric usage history without having to run a computer Good tool to find energy vampires if you combine it with a kill-a-watt tool or similar Software has many features API is open enough for other people to write software that work with TED Active s
The Bad:
The installation might be more complicated that you first think. Software has bugs I had interference problems
The Bottom Line:
Having long term history with high granularity without having to run a computer to get it; was more important to me than the installation and communication interference that you might get instead
See your electric consumption in real time and see how different products use energy See your electric usage history without having to run a computer Good tool to find energy vampires if you combine it with a kill-a-watt tool or similar Software has many features API is open enough for other people to write software that work with TED Active s
The Bad:
The installation might be more complicated that you first think. Software has bugs I had interference problems
The Bottom Line:
Having long term history with high granularity without having to run a computer to get it; was more important to me than the installation and communication interference that you might get instead
TED 5000 Review
Floyd RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
April 12, 2010
The Good:
Seems fairly accurate, WEB page dashboard is cool. Easy hardware installation. The dashboard can be set up to read negative easily for those of uswho occasionally generate more power than we use.
The Bad:
Hard to set up communications, google meter doesn't work. Need better instructions, had to find solutions for Apple set ups buried in blogs and user groups. Power Bill Tiers not reset daily PG&E E7 TOU metering) Idle Power from mains to solar inverter reads negative at night. (It's only 20 watts though).
The Bottom Line:
Hardware installation easy, network installation daunting. Needs more customization features for measurements and data collection.
Seems fairly accurate, WEB page dashboard is cool. Easy hardware installation. The dashboard can be set up to read negative easily for those of uswho occasionally generate more power than we use.
The Bad:
Hard to set up communications, google meter doesn't work. Need better instructions, had to find solutions for Apple set ups buried in blogs and user groups. Power Bill Tiers not reset daily PG&E E7 TOU metering) Idle Power from mains to solar inverter reads negative at night. (It's only 20 watts though).
The Bottom Line:
Hardware installation easy, network installation daunting. Needs more customization features for measurements and data collection.
Great Product
Mike RECOMMENDS THIS PRODUCT
April 12, 2010
The Good:
Love this little gadget. Easy to set up. Had some noise problem with the gateway being by my computer, but I picked up a noise filter and it fixed the problem. The ap for the iPhone is a great way to monitor what your house is doing while you are away.
The Bad:
The display is a little weak. Short battery life and all the info I can get on my iPhone.
The Bottom Line:
A must have for anyone looking to reduce their electric bills. I've found out some of the hidden power hogs and turn them off when not being used. Not much individually, but the cumulative effect can be quite a savings.
Love this little gadget. Easy to set up. Had some noise problem with the gateway being by my computer, but I picked up a noise filter and it fixed the problem. The ap for the iPhone is a great way to monitor what your house is doing while you are away.
The Bad:
The display is a little weak. Short battery life and all the info I can get on my iPhone.
The Bottom Line:
A must have for anyone looking to reduce their electric bills. I've found out some of the hidden power hogs and turn them off when not being used. Not much individually, but the cumulative effect can be quite a savings.
