eGauge Systems LLC EG4 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...rsion 1 6 eGauge Systems LLC 1644 Conestoga St Suite 2 Boulder CO 80301 http egauge net 877 EGAUGE1 720 545 9767 April 6 2022 Download the latest manual at egauge net support manual For an overview of...

Page 2: ...of this manual There you can also find additional training materials tutorial videos configuration guide and CT selection guides http kb egauge net 2 Installation Installation must be performed by a...

Page 3: ...nduit and couplings as needed Mounting and wire organization hardware as needed If installed outside appropriately rated enclosure e g IPX4 NEMA4 2 3 Tools required for installation 0 slotted screw dr...

Page 4: ...xed installation and equipment for industrial use and some other equipment for ex ample stationary motors with permanent connection to the fixed installation 2 5 Safety Warnings Please follow the inst...

Page 5: ...compliance with the NFPA 8 National Electrical Code using a conductor size of at least AWG12 and tightened to 10 ft lb The eGauge is a listed device and must be installed inside a suitable enclosure...

Page 6: ...male to interface to various other IT devices An LCD shows a basic user interface with readouts from the set variable registers It may be controlled through the multi switch for basic control and conf...

Page 7: ...wer line signal for communicating with the HomePlug AV wall plug adapter The pin must be wired to the building s power supply with a voltage in the range from 85 277Vrms to neutral In contrast pins L2...

Page 8: ...lation utilizes both the AC Mains Connector as well as DC Connector and DC power is used to power the unit there must be more than 12Vdc to ensure unit pulls power from the DC port 2 7 4 CT Connector...

Page 9: ...rted such that it straddles the pins for two different CTs If this happens the eGauge will not be able to measure power properly but otherwise there are no ill effects To correct the problem simply re...

Page 10: ...a close up of the multi switch The user can slide the switch Left or Right for navigation and push the switch into the unit to select Figure 7 Multi Switch The multi switch can be used to navigate the...

Page 11: ...en the last data item was recorded prior to the power failure The proper time must then be restored later on either manually via the device s Settings Date Time page or by provisioning an NTP server t...

Page 12: ...reaker for the outlet into which the HomePlug AV adapter is plugged into Designate the breaker s phase as L1 In split phase installations label the other phase L2 In 3 phase installations label the ot...

Page 13: ...easured eGauge ECS20 CTs Current should flow in the same direction the arrow points 8 Insert the 2 pin CT plugs into the CT Connector on the eGauge and record the amperage of the CT the phase being me...

Page 14: ...see the Configura tion Guide for details available at http kb egauge net For revenue grade accuracy compliance the eGauge must be paired with revenue grade CTs tested and supported by eGauge Please co...

Page 15: ...s into your web browser Microsoft Windows http devname All other computers http devname local where devname is the name of the device e g eGauge9999 For example to access device eGauge9999 you would e...

Page 16: ...EG4xxx Owner s Manual 4 OPERATION Figure 10 eGauge dashboard April 6 2022 16...

Page 17: ...vice directly through your LAN rather than going through egauge net This is both faster and allows you to access the device even at times when your Internet connection may not be working properly Plea...

Page 18: ...the date and time manually To verify that the eGauge has the proper time use a browser to go to the device s dashboard see previous sections then click on Settings then on Date Time If the displayed d...

Page 19: ...breakers labeled eGauge Disconnect remove the device and clean it with a soft cloth If a cleaning fluid is needed use 70 isopropyl alcohol Wait until all cleaning fluid has evaporated before reinstall...

Page 20: ...ll not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is enc...

Page 21: ...ent Category III Not to be used at altitudes above 4000m Voltage fluctuations not to exceed 10 Temperature range 30 70 C 22 158 F Maximum relative humidity 80 up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 at 4...

Page 22: ...eed 75 of the wiring space of any cross sectional area within the panel in accordance with NEC sections such as 312 8 and 366 9 as well as Articles 300 and 408 C Troubleshooting and Support Informatio...

Page 23: ...between conductor through CT1 and the L1 terminal reads 0V If CT1 is on L1 Voltage between conductor through CT2 and the L2 terminal reads 0V If CT2 is on L2 Voltage between conductor through CT3 and...

Page 24: ...EG4xxx Owner s Manual D INSTALLATION INFORMATION D Installation Information Device Location Device Name Voltage Configuration Device Login Device Password Notes April 6 2022 24...

Page 25: ...D INSTALLATION INFORMATION EG4xxx Owner s Manual CT CT Model Phase Measured item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 April 6 2022...