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- Page 1 Model EG4xxx Owner’s Manual Version 1.6 eGauge Systems LLC 1644 Conestoga St, Suite 2 Boulder, CO 80301 http://egauge.net/ 877.EGAUGE1 720.545.9767 January 21, 2021 Download the latest manual at egauge.net/help/manual For an overview of setup process, visit egauge.net/help/overview...
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Page 2: Installation
EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2 INSTALLATION 1 Introduction Thank you and congratulations to your purchase of an eGauge device! Properly installed, the device will be able to record and report energy usage and production for years to come. The first and second section of this manual describes installation and commis- sioning of the product. -
Page 3: Materials Required For Installation
2 INSTALLATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2.2 Materials required for installation • Per phase: Use of proper smallest available breakers or rated fuse taps for the install per local NEC rules. Usually 15A circuit breaker or single multi- pole breaker depending on phases used. •... -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2 INSTALLATION Throughout the rest of this document, we use the term “phase” to refer both to the phases of 3-phase power distribution as well as the two legs used in split-phase power distribution. The following table describes the symbols used on the device: Symbol: Description: Caution, risk of danger. -
Page 5: Installation Location
2 INSTALLATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2.6 Installation Location The eGauge is usually installed near the power-distribution panel of a building, where there is easy access to the power circuits to be measured. The eGauge is permanently connected equipment. A 15A circuit-breaker shall be included (one per phase) in close proximity of the device and within easy reach of the operator. - Page 6 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2 INSTALLATION As shown in Figure 1, the eGauge has three input connectors: the AC Mains is a 5- pin connector used to wire the device to the building supply. The DC Connector is a 2-pin connector for monitoring or powering from a DC voltage. The CT Connector is used to connect current transformers (CTs) or other sensors.
- Page 7 2 INSTALLATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2.7.2 AC Mains Connector This connector is shown in Figure 3 and the pin-out is as follows: Figure 3: AC Mains Connector Pin: Name: Description: Wire to phase 1 of building supply. Wire to building’s Neutral. Wire to phase 2 of building supply for split- and three-phase installs.
- Page 8 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2 INSTALLATION 2.7.3 DC Connector This connector is shown in Figure 4 and the pin-out is as follows: Figure 4: DC Connector Pin: Name: Description: Wire to DC signal. Wire to ground. The DC Connector CAT III rated for use from -60 – 60Vdc. It can measure the voltage across that full range but if powered by the DC port, there must be at least 9Vdc.
- Page 9 2 INSTALLATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual Figure 5: CT Connector The CT Connector is rated for wiring one to thirty units of the CTs listed in Sec- tion B.6. The input voltage rating is 0.333Vrms at the rated current. NOTE: There is no risk of damage if a CT plug is accidentally inserted such that it straddles the pins for two different CTs.
- Page 10 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2 INSTALLATION The green LED in the top-left corner of the connector turns on (green) when an Ethernet cable is plugged in and a valid Ethernet carrier signal has been detected. The LED goes dark briefly whenever data is being exchanged over the cable. The yellow LED in the top-right corner of the connectors is a speed indicator.
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Page 11: Wiring Diagram
2 INSTALLATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual The backup is designed only to cover relatively short power outages. The Super Capacitor takes about 5 minutes to fully charge, and will keep correct time for approximately 8 hours without power. When power is restored after such an event, the eGauge will attempt to restore proper time via the NTP server. -
Page 12: Installation Steps
EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 2 INSTALLATION 2.8.2 Other Installations For commercial three-phase installation as well as many other installation and configuration-scenarios, please refer to the Configuration Guide, available at: http://kb.egauge.net/ 2.9 Installation steps 1. If you are planning on using the hard-wired Ethernet port, skip to Step 3. (a) Find a spot at the installation site that has both an available power outlet and a nearby Ethernet port (for access to the LAN). - Page 13 2 INSTALLATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual Figure 9: Correct wiring for 2-pin CT plug Note: Colors may vary based on country and electrical service type. 7. Insert the 2-pin CT plugs into the CT Connector on the eGauge and record the amperage of the CT, the phase being measured, and the item being mea- sured in the table in Appendix D.
- Page 14 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 3 COMMISSIONING 3 Commissioning After installation, it is essential to verify that the device is operating properly and measuring the expected quantities. Each device ships with a default configuration that may or may not match your installation situation. In general, it is therefore necessary to adjust the settings to match your situation.
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Page 15: Operation
4 OPERATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 4 Operation 4.1 Accessing your eGauge for the first time Once the eGauge is installed, you can access it from any computer on your Local Area Network (LAN) with a compatible web-browser (see spec-sheet). To start, enter the following Web address into your web-browser: Microsoft Windows: http://devname/... - Page 16 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 4 OPERATION Figure 10: eGauge dashboard January 21, 2021...
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Page 17: Configuring A Static Ip Address
4 OPERATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual You can also use the above URL as an alternative means to connect to your device directly through your LAN. To accomplish that, click on the LAN Access link on the top right of the page, once the device’s dashboard has loaded. This directs your browser to access the device directly (through your LAN rather than going through egauge.net). -
Page 18: Maintenance
EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 5 MAINTENANCE 4.4 Verifying the Proper Time When the Internet is not available to the eGauge, it may be necessary to set 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 &... -
Page 19: Fcc Compliance Statement
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly ap- proved by eGauge Systems LLC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. A.2 Canada ICES-003 Compliance... - Page 20 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual B SPECIFICATIONS B Specifications B.1 Applicable Model Numbers This manual applies to all eGauge models ranging from EG4000 through EG4999. B.2 Electrical Rating of the Product • AC Mains Connector: 85-277Vrms, 1-3 phases, 50-60 Hz, 12W peak (2W typical).
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Page 21: C Troubleshooting
C TROUBLESHOOTING EG4xxx Owner’s Manual B.6 Current Transformers (CT) The EG4xxx is a Listed Device, certified to be used with Listed CTs. The CTs sold by eGauge Systems have been evaluated to ensure correct performance. The current sensors may not be installed in a panel where they exceed 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. - Page 22 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual C TROUBLESHOOTING C.1 Default Installation Checklist The eGauge needs to be configured for the environment it is installed in. Most eGauges will have default settings of all rope CTs measuring three-phase power. Your eGauge must be configured for its specific environment through Settings Installation.
- Page 23 D INSTALLATION INFORMATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual D Installation Information Device Location: Device Name: Voltage Configuration: Device Login: Device Password: Notes: January 21, 2021...
- Page 24 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual D INSTALLATION INFORMATION CT # CT Model Phase Measured item January 21, 2021...
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