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  • Page 1 Quickstart Guide Please visit eGauge.net/start for full information on installing and configuring the eGauge meter. Support Contact Info: Web: KB.eGauge.net Email: support@eGauge.net Phone: 877-342-8431 x2...
  • Page 2 CAUTION/ATTENTION Before You Start... • Read the EG4xxx Owner’s Manual. • Install eGauge energy meters in accordance with NEC and local codes. • Always connect a neutral to the meter, do not connect a ground instead of a neutral. •...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing eGauge! To ensure that your eGauge meter is set up to record accurate data, please complete all required installation steps: 1. Connect Voltage (p. 4) 2. Connect Sensors (p. 7) 3. Connect Network (p. 9) 4. Software configuration & Commissioning (p.
  • Page 4: Voltage Connection

    Voltage Connection 1. Determine your electrical service type. 2. Connect your eGauge “N” terminal to the neutral bus bar of the electrical panel using NEC compliant conductors. 3. Connect L1, L2, and L3 (if applicable) to a 15A breaker or fuse block using NEC compliant conductors.
  • Page 5 Power-off Electrical Panel! 120/240VAC (1p/3w) eGauge Phase 120/208VAC (3p/4w) eGauge Phase...
  • Page 6 Power-off Electrical Panel! 277/480VAC (3p/4w) eGauge Phase For services without a neutral, or if do not see your electrical service here, visit the full getting started eGauge.net/start guide at...
  • Page 7: Sensor Connection

    (J&D CTs require 2 clicks before closing fully). Connect the 2-pin plug of the CT to a port on the eGauge meter. Record the CT model, CT amperage rating, phase it is on and what it is measuring (see following page).
  • Page 8 Use a table like shown below to track the CT information, this is necessary to configure the meter in a later step. You may download a template at eGauge.net/support/install-info. Item Phase Port CT info Grid JS16FL 100A Grid JS16FL 100A...
  • Page 9: Network Connection

    • After connecting to a network source, check for the Ethernet connectivity symbol ( ) on the eGauge LCD screen and that there is an IP address under the Info screen. The connectivity symbol will blink if it has Internet.
  • Page 10: Software Configuration

    This is required to configure the meter. • After accessing the meter, navigate to Settings → Installation. Use the CT information table made earlier to input the CT information and Power Registers. • Visit eGauge.net/start for more information on configuring the eGauge meter.
  • Page 11 See the following page for more information on phasing. • All CTs are facing the correct direction and fully latched. • Network connectivity on the eGauge LCD screen. • Network connectivity with a new browser window. • Software configuration is correct in Settings →...
  • Page 12 (CTs) and voltage phases connected to the line inputs. Every phase from the service must be connected to the eGauge, as well as a neutral. Single/split phase service requires L1 and L2, while 3-phase service requires L1, L2, and L3.