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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 April 6, 2022 Download the latest manual at egauge.net/support/manual For an overview of setup process, visit egauge.net/start...
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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 LED in the top-left corner of the connector turns on 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 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. Open the CT head and place it around the conductor to be measured. Do not not touch the polished ferrite core surface on split-core CTs. Close the CT head and ensure it is fully shut by squeezing the ends together.
- Page 14 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 3 COMMISSIONING 10. Label the newly installed breakers as “eGauge Disconnect” so the cus- tomer can readily find them if it becomes necessary to power-cycle or turn off the eGauge device for any reason. IMPORTANT: Labeling the breaker(s) is essential. Do not skip that step. Occasionally, it may be necessary to power-cycle the device.
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Page 15: Operation
4 OPERATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual Also confirm that the eGauge dash-board shows a red line for total consumption. Assuming all power coming into a site is measured by the device, this line should never dip into the negative. As a final check, it is helpful to turn on and off some large loads to confirm everything operates as expected. - Page 16 EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 4 OPERATION Figure 10: eGauge dashboard April 6, 2022...
- Page 17 4 OPERATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 4.2 Accessing your eGauge from the Internet To access the eGauge from the Internet, open a compatible web-browser and then visit the Web page at: http://egauge.net/devices/. Type the name of your device into the search box on that page (or any unique part of it) and then click on the the matching entry.
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Page 18: Configuring A Static Ip Address
EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 4 OPERATION 4.3 Configuring a Static IP Address The eGauge normally automatically obtains its IP address and associated infor- mation through a service called Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If you cannot or do not wish to run this service on your LAN, the device will default to using IP address 192.168.1.88, so the device can be accessed as: http://192.168.1.88/ Your computer’s IP address must be configured to be on the same range as this... -
Page 19: Maintenance
5 MAINTENANCE EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 5 Maintenance The eGauge is designed to be maintenance free. No preventive maintenance or inspections are required. Should it become necessary to clean the eGauge, disconnect it from the building supply by turning off the breakers labeled “eGauge Disconnect”, remove the device, and clean it with a soft cloth. -
Page 20: 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 21 B SPECIFICATIONS EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 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 22: C Troubleshooting
EG4xxx Owner’s Manual C TROUBLESHOOTING 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 23 C TROUBLESHOOTING EG4xxx Owner’s Manual 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 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...
- Page 25 D INSTALLATION INFORMATION EG4xxx Owner’s Manual CT # CT Model Phase Measured item April 6, 2022...
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