Hi All, I am looking for a good choice for a meter that I can use for the following circumstances:
- Legacy Off-grid and Battery Backup systems that don't have very useful on board metering in order to get an accurate reading of loads, generation (solar, wind, generator, etc.), power in from and out to the grid - Potential new battery based installs where the above info is not easily ascertainable - Troubleshooting systems where there are apparent discrepancies between client expectations/understanding and actual circumstances - Metering of both AC and DC loads and generation - Metering capable of Internet connection for remote monitoring and data collection - Potential for leaving in/selling to client if they are interested in the info long term My goto meter in the past has been the Trimetric, but that doesn't give me enough data for real troubleshooting and data collection. I have for years run into circumstances where this information gathered over a period of time would be incredibly useful. Being able to see info remotely and looking at history would be even more useful. Having started using Blue Ion batteries that have incorporated an eGauge in their system, I have become familiar with some of the eGauge capabilities. I can see how having one on my service truck with multiple AC and DC CTs that I can leave on site for a period time would often be very useful, although a bit complicated to set up for short term analysis. I also don't know that it has a local display for those not computer savvy. And it is a bit pricey for simple systems that I'd could potentially sell to the client once they get an idea of how helpful it could be. What have folks used with what degree of success? I'm open to all suggestions and ideas/critiques. Thanks, Howie *Howie Michaelson **Sun Catcher* *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ * *Solar Electric Systems Sales & Service 802-272-0004*
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