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= Zone =
= Zone =
[[Server Room]]
(Set to the right zone)<br />
[[Equipment]] \ [[Warehouse]] \ [[Metal Shop]]


= About =
= About =
The Kill-A-Watt is a tool to measure power consumption for specific devices that run on mains (120v AC) power. You plug it into the wall, plug the device into it, and the Kill-A-Watt will tell you how much power the device has used in a given period of time.
What is this equipment used for. Brief description.


= Owner(s) =
= Owner(s) =
* [[User:Eldon|Eldon]]
* Freeside
* Member Name (Link to their Wiki Page if it exists)


= Hackability =
= Hackability =
Do Not Hack
Hack/Do Not Hack/List Of Desired Improvements
(We will get another one to hack, let's keep one in original condition and functional)


== Permissions ==
== Permissions ==
This is for general use by members while they are in the space. Measure what you want to measure over a period of time while you are monitoring the device you are measuring, and return the Kill-A-Watt to it's home in the server room when you are done.
Rules and expectations for use of this piece of equipment. Example: <br />
For general use by members after they have completed an appropriate training course. Treat this equipment as if it were your own cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.


== Restrictions ==
== Restrictions ==
I believe this device has a wattage restriction. Please read the manual before connecting to high-load (>10A) devices.
Things the equipment shouldn't be used for, limitations, etc (Don't grind aluminum or brass, etc)<br />
* ??
* ??


== Caution ==
== Caution ==
*Check the manual before using with high load devices.
Things a user should know prior to using the equipment (turn on power supply prior to plugging in USB, etc)<br />
* ??
* ??


= Basic Instructions =  
= Basic Instructions =  
* Plug it in
* Step 1
* Plug the device into it
* Step 2
* Save power!


== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
== Specifications and Detailed Instructions ==
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= Tips =
= Tips =
*  
* ??
* ??


= Warnings =
= Warnings =
Delete those that do not apply<br />
[[File:Laser.PNG|100px]] Eyesight Damage Risk
[[File:Entrapment.png|100px]] Entrapment Risk
[[File:Flammable.png|100px]] Flammable Risk
[[File:HighSpeedMovingParts.png|100px]] High Speed Moving Parts
[[File:NonIoizingRadiation.png|100px]] Non-Ionizing Radiation (RF)
[[File:UV.png |100px]] UV Radiation
[[File:Radiation.PNG |100px]] Radiation Warning
[[File:Poison.PNG|100px]] Poisonous Substances
[[File:Hot.gif|100px]] Hot Surfaces
[[File:Cutting.PNG|100px]] Cutting Risk
[[File:Crush.png|100px]] Crush and Pinch Risk
[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] Electric Shock Risk
[[File:ElectricShock.PNG|100px]] High Voltage


== Safety ==
== Safety ==
Delete those that do not apply<br />
[[File:BreathingMask.PNG|100px]] Breathing Mask Required
[[File:Gloves.PNG|100px]] Gloves Required
[[File:Goggles.PNG|100px]] Eye Protection Required
[[File:HardHat.PNG|100px]] Hardhat Required
[[File:Hearing.PNG|100px]] Hearing Protection Required
[[File:Lockout.PNG|100px]] Lockout Required


[[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual
[[File:RTFM.PNG|100px]] Read the Fine Manual


[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use
[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use
[[File:WashHands.PNG|100px]] Wash Hands Prior/After Use
[[File:Unplug.PNG |100px]] Unplug After Use
[[File:WeldingMask.PNG |100px]] Welding Mask Must Be Worn


[[category: Equipment]]
[[category: Equipment]]
[[category: QR Code Needed]]

Revision as of 16:45, 11 July 2013

To use this template, copy {{subst:EquipmentPage}} into a new page, save, and then begin editing. The current version of this template will be copied into the new page. Future modifications to this template will change existing pages.
Add or link new equipment pages to Equipment

Zone

(Set to the right zone)
Equipment \ Warehouse \ Metal Shop

About

What is this equipment used for. Brief description.

Owner(s)

  • Freeside
  • Member Name (Link to their Wiki Page if it exists)

Hackability

Hack/Do Not Hack/List Of Desired Improvements

Permissions

Rules and expectations for use of this piece of equipment. Example:
For general use by members after they have completed an appropriate training course. Treat this equipment as if it were your own cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.

Restrictions

Things the equipment shouldn't be used for, limitations, etc (Don't grind aluminum or brass, etc)

  • ??
  • ??

Caution

Things a user should know prior to using the equipment (turn on power supply prior to plugging in USB, etc)

  • ??
  • ??

Basic Instructions

  • Step 1
  • Step 2

Specifications and Detailed Instructions

Info.jpgURL to product page if it exists
RTFM.PNGURL to product manuals
Video.jpgLink to videos showing good examples of use

Tips

  • ??
  • ??

Warnings

Delete those that do not apply

Laser.PNG Eyesight Damage Risk

Entrapment.png Entrapment Risk

Flammable.png Flammable Risk

HighSpeedMovingParts.png High Speed Moving Parts

NonIoizingRadiation.png Non-Ionizing Radiation (RF)

UV.png UV Radiation

Radiation.PNG Radiation Warning

Poison.PNG Poisonous Substances

Hot.gif Hot Surfaces

Cutting.PNG Cutting Risk

Crush.png Crush and Pinch Risk

ElectricShock.PNG Electric Shock Risk

ElectricShock.PNG High Voltage

Safety

Delete those that do not apply

BreathingMask.PNG Breathing Mask Required

Gloves.PNG Gloves Required

Goggles.PNG Eye Protection Required

HardHat.PNG Hardhat Required

Hearing.PNG Hearing Protection Required

Lockout.PNG Lockout Required

RTFM.PNG Read the Fine Manual

Unplug.PNG Unplug After Use

WashHands.PNG Wash Hands Prior/After Use

Unplug.PNG Unplug After Use

WeldingMask.PNG Welding Mask Must Be Worn