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- Page 1 eMonitor4 Installation Guide Rev 1.8.6 – June 10, 2013...
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Page 2: Installation Process: Quick Overview
This process can, but need not, be completed by the person who installed the unit, and will require a completed Channel Setup Worksheet. You will be able to access your eMonitor Dashboard at www.emonitor.us after you complete the Registration and Configuration process. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
B. Explanations of Fields on Channel Configuration Page ..........36 C. Frequently Asked Questions ..................37 D. Support & Troubleshooting ..................38 E. Setting up Smart Thermostats ………………………………………………………………………………….40 F. Specifications for the eMonitor ..................44 Warnings ........................... 46 Warranty ........................... 49 © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 3... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Canada must be installed in accordance with the latest adopted edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.2 CEC, Part I) and any provincial or local requirements. A typical installation of a 24-channel eMonitor unit should take approximately one hour. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 4... -
Page 5: Unpacking The Emonitor
Spring-Loaded 150-Amp Sensors Split-Core CT 50-Amp Sensors—black Split-Core CT 20-Amp Sensors—white Installation Guide Power Cable (for Base Unit) Power Supply (for Gateway) (what you are reading now) Wire Ties (10) eMonitor Channel Setup Worksheet (3) © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 5... -
Page 6: Required Tools
Sensors and xPods included with each model Required Tools • Flathead screwdriver • Phillips-head screwdriver – small • Flashlight (a head lamp if you have it!) © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 6... -
Page 7: Setting Up The Emonitor
Channel. Make sure the first xPod you install (even if you only install 1) has the switch set to the A position; this will be explained further later. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 7... -
Page 8: The Sensors
There will usually be labels associated with the breakers, either on the inside door of the panel or on the breakers themselves. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 8... -
Page 9: Channel Setup Worksheet
During the Installation process, the installer needs to fill out the Channel Setup Worksheet. An example is given below for an eMonitor-24 unit. (In this case, the customer has purchased a Software License that includes the monitoring of a renewable energy source). This Worksheet © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 9... - Page 10 Indicate if you used 2 sensors on a 240v circuit (explanation to follow) There is also a “Notes” field at the back of the page to identify anything unusual. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 10...
- Page 11 Base Unit and xPods. This will make it much easier if there is ever a need to change connections or replace a component. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 11...
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Page 12: Installing The Emonitor
The Power Cable has black and white wires. Find an unused breaker, loosen the screw slightly, slip the black wire under the washer that sits under the screw, and then tighten the screw so © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 12... - Page 13 WARNING – even with the main breaker “off” these lines will still have power to them and electrocution could result from touching the electrified areas. Make sure you avoid the © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 13...
- Page 14 Most of the circuit breakers in your panel will be single 120-Volt breakers for normal household circuits. Use one 20A sensor for each of these. 240V circuits If two breakers are locked together with a bridge across the switches, these are 240-Volt © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 14...
- Page 15 2. Place the open clamp around the insulated wire coming into the circuit breaker. 3. Close the sensor by pressing on the locking tab; you should hear a distinctive click; this will confirm that the sensor is properly closed. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 15...
- Page 16 PV system or a wind turbine. Any type of power generation brought into the electrical panel can be monitored. (For non-renewable energy sources, such as a back-up generator, you do not need to purchase the renewables license). © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 16...
- Page 17 Main Panel feeding the sub-panel (see Figure to right). Sub- panel feeds should be treated identically to 240-Volt circuits with two 50-Amp sensors attached. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 17...
- Page 18 (There are no xPods required for the eMonitor4-14). If a second xPod is installed, set the switch set to the B position; the third should be set to C. (Only 3 xPods can be connected to an eMonitor).
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Page 20: Installing And Connecting The Emonitor Gateway
The Gateway also has 6 ports marked A1-A3 (analog ports) and D1-D3 (digital ports). These are for connecting other sensors and devices, such as temperature sensors. Check for updated versions of this Installation Guide which may include information on additional sensors that can be connected to these ports. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 20... - Page 21 Ethernet, as long as you can connect to the Internet by following the instructions below you will be able to request new firmware to download that will replace Wi-Fi support with Ethernet support. Gateways purchased after January 1, 2013 support both Ethernet and Wi-Fi simultaneously. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 21...
- Page 22 Web Server, you must first determine the Gateway’s IP address. If you have already registered Android no longer supports a native connection to ad hoc networks. You can download a utility that will let you connect. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 22...
- Page 23 – you know what it is – with a unique address for the eMonitor Gateway. If you don’t know whether you have a static or dynamic IP address, you almost certainly use DHCP. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 23...
- Page 24 Gateway (which will require reconnecting to the Internet). If neither of these works, please contact your Dealer. Congratulations! If everything is working, your eMonitor hardware set-up is complete and you are ready to register and configure the system. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 24...
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Page 25: Registering And Configuring Your Emonitor
Gateways that you will be configuring in this session. Then, enter the middle 6 and last 4 digits of the Serial # for each Gateway. You can find these numbers on a © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 25... -
Page 26: Step 1: Contact And Location Information
If you are an existing user registering an eMonitor at a new location, your name and other basic information will already be filled out. For Location Description, choose a name that describes the location of this © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 26... -
Page 27: Step 2: Utility And Rate Information
In addition, the eMonitor’s measuring period will not be the same as the billing period reflected on your utility bill, so trying to compare them is not recommended. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 27... -
Page 28: Step 3: Channel Configuration
When you hit Continue you will be taken to a page that looks very much like the Channel Setup Worksheet your installer filled out for you. Use the Worksheet as your source for filling out circuit labels and other settings. Make sure you enter the number of the breaker that is © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 28... - Page 29 Details about an appliance, which may include make, model, and year installed, or just text. This information will appear on the Circuits page view, and may help the eMonitor analyze the usage of that appliance. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 29...
- Page 30 To further illustrate how to fill out this page, we’ll show the Worksheet and the Channel Configuration Screen together for reference. The worksheet shows 50 Amps for the breaker attached to Channel 3, so choose 50 in the © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 30...
- Page 31 Setting up Channel 4 in our example is very similar, in that it is also a double breaker with a single 50A CT attached. Continue through all the Channels on your Worksheet. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 31...
- Page 32 Main power is incoming. Once the system verifies the direction of the Mains you will be prompted to turn your Power Input breakers back on so that their direction can be calibrated. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 32...
- Page 33 – for example you are calibrating PV at night when it is not generating any power, press the “Flip” button and it will adjust. And, now you really have completed configuration! © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 33...
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Page 34: Appendices
Other examples might include a dryer that keeps running, a sump pump that is on all the time, an iron, or even lights when you are out of the house. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 34... - Page 35 – is significant, it might mean that the circuit panel was mislabelled or that there are other additional loads on a circuit. It is possible to move sensors around to monitor different circuits. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 35...
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Page 36: Explanations Of Fields On Channel Configuration Page
– such are refrigerators and washing machines – will have fields for Make, Model, and Year Installed. Others will just have a text field. This information is not required, and you can come back and enter it at any time. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 36... -
Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have too many 50-Amp sensors and not enough 20-Amp sensors? You may use the 50-Amp sensors on circuits with smaller amp ratings – and vice versa – as long © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 37... -
Page 38: Support & Troubleshooting
If that does not correct the problem, for some reason the signal from that eMonitor may have gotten weaker. Try moving the Gateway closer to the eMonitor that is not uploading, if possible. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 38... - Page 39 NOTE: before turning the breaker off, be sure to turn off any computers or medical devices on that circuit to avoid damage to them. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 39...
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Page 40: Setting Up Smart Thermostats
If your computer displays an unsecured network message, click “Connect Anyway” and continue connecting to the thermostat. If the connection was successful Successfully connected to thermostat-2D-8E-40 will be displayed. If your computer was unable to connect © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 40... - Page 41 IP address will be displayed in the top left hand corner of the screen. In this case the IP address of the thermostat is 192.168.1.14. You can see the “14” on the screen. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 41...
- Page 42 Smart Thermostats have been found; if not go to Settings/Smart Controls and click Find New Controls. A dialog will pop-up telling you the system is scanning for smart controls. If it finds a Smart Thermostat it © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 42...
- Page 43 Whatever you select will be used from now on but you can change them at any time on the Settings/Smart Controls page. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 43...
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Page 44: Specifications For The Emonitor
If you have more than 1 thermostat to set and want them set exactly the same, the eMonitor will let you “clone” the previous settings so that you do not have to enter them again. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 44... - Page 45 Cooling Season, or schedule it to happen on specific dates Setting up Additional Thermostats Once you have already set up a Thermostat, if you install another one please go to the Settings/Smart Control tab and click Find Controls. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 45...
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Page 46: Warnings
Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings (if any) as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 46... - Page 47 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing the device. © 2012 Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. Page 47...
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Page 48: Warranty
(2) years from the date of installation. (eMonitor accessories, provided by 3 parties, such as thermostats, are warranted for 1 year from purchase). Powerhouse Dynamics will repair or replace any defective product at no charge. The defective product must be returned to Powerhouse Dynamics and properly packed before shipping unless arrangements are made for advance replacement.
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