CurrentCost Scanner installation and use

Click here to download the Current Cost to makeHistori Scanner - this is for Windows only.

(We hope to have a Mac version soon.)


Click here to view CurrentCost Instructions

Unzip the files and then double click on Setup.Exe to run the installation file, and then follow the simple on screen installation instructions.

After a successful installation a shortcut to the 'Power Scanner' will be on your Start/Programs menu.

You will also find a copy of the MH CC Scanner Quick Start Guide in the zip file so that you can get your CC data flowing into makeHistori.

Important Instructions for Collecting Data from your Current Cost Energy Monitor

To collect data from your Current Cost and store it in makeHistori you will need to connect your Current Cost device to a PC with a Current Cost data cable.

http://www.currentcost.com/ product-datacable.html

If a cable did not come with your Current Cost it can be purchased from several sources including:

http://www.electricity- monitor.com/current-cost-data- cable-p-91.html

Also you will need to install the USB-Serial driver from Prolific obtained from http://www.cooldrives.com/ wividrforprc.html

Obtaining you makeHistori API Security Key

You will also need your makehistori API Security Key to be able to securely write data into your toris. Your API key can be found by logging into your makeHistori account and clicking on the My Profile button and the Generate API Key button.(If you already have an API Key but have forgotten it then just click on the Get API button or a new one will be generated).

 

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