Jerry, They have doco on their website and some videos in their knowledge base page:
https://www.egauge.net/support/#docs https://www.egauge.net/media/support/docs/config-guide.pdf https://support.egauge.net/support/home Also, their Tech Support has always been helpful for us. Stephen Kane Namaste Solar On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 4:02 PM Howie Michaelson <howie.michael...@gmail.com> wrote: > Jerry, > Is there a tutorial somewhere on how to set up different eGauge screens? > I can't seem to find any real info, and for me the interface is not very > intuitive. > Thanks, > Howie > > On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 3:58 PM Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Wrenches >> With Eguage you can set up any screen you want from speed to fixed max >> levels. Be aware that the DC CT's are directional and may report reversed >> but the values are incorrect. >> Jerry >> >> On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 10:23 AM Howie Michaelson < >> howie.michael...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi Chris, >>> Thanks for the info and ideas. So far the eGauge makes more sense >>> because it can monitor DC loads as well as AC. When you set up a tablet for >>> a client, are you able to set up a standard layout for basic info to be >>> displayed? The eGauge has a lot of info and flexibility, which is great, >>> but it is not the most intuitive interface. Often there can be too much >>> info and complexity for the end user to sort through easily. >>> Howie >>> >>> Howie Michaelson >>> Sun Catcher >>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ >>> Solar Electric & Heat Pumps Systems Sales & Service >>> 802-272-0004 >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 8:03 AM Chris Sparadeo <sparadeo.ch...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Howie, >>>> >>>> Neurio makes a $200-ish product very comparable to the egauge. This >>>> also happens to be the meter used on the Powerwall 2. >>>> >>>> https://www.neur.io/energy-monitor/ >>>> >>>> My understanding is that it has a limited amount of CT inputs, but for >>>> monitoring a handful of circuits/sources this should work fine. >>>> >>>> I hear your complaint about the egauge not having a great user >>>> interface on the device. What I have done to combate this in the past has >>>> been to buy a cheap tablet (the Amazon fire goes for around $50) and >>>> install it co-located with the egauge so that info is readily available and >>>> the homeowner can get meaningful data at the device without having to be >>>> tech savvy. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 11:27 PM Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarag...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wrenches, Howie >>>>> Egauge is a great product with both AC and DC CT's from very small to >>>>> over 2500 amps, you can order what ever you need that fits your >>>>> application, I have used several DC CT's for the purpose of testing >>>>> extended use of new products, the website is included and field >>>>> programmable and can be re-set from application to application or as >>>>> demands change. >>>>> Jerry >>>>> NABCEP PV Inspector >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 11:16 AM Howie Michaelson < >>>>> howie.michael...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> 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* >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>>>> >>>>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>>>> >>>>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>>>> >>>>>> List-Archive: >>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>>>>> >>>>>> List rules & etiquette: >>>>>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>>>>> >>>>>> Check out or update participant bios: >>>>>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>>> >>>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>>> >>>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>>> >>>>> List-Archive: >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>>>> >>>>> List rules & etiquette: >>>>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>>>> >>>>> Check out or update participant bios: >>>>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> Chris Sparadeo >>>> >>>> >>>> C_802-369-4458 >>>> H_802-728-3059 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>> >>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List-Archive: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>>> >>>> List rules & etiquette: >>>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>>> >>>> Check out or update participant bios: >>>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>> >>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >>> >>> List rules & etiquette: >>> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >>> >>> Check out or update participant bios: >>> www.members.re-wrenches.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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