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What data export and data import options does the eGauge support?

Most users will probably access data on an eGauge meter via the classic interface or modern interface. These interfaces are designed for ease of use and accessibility. However, advanced users may also be interested in other options to read data from (or into) the eGauge meter.

eGauge meters feature a variety of communications options. These can be used to read data from third party devices into the meter, or make data available for third party devices to read from the meter. These communication options are briefly summarized below. Click on the links in the table for additional information.

The following tables apply to EG4xxx meters only. EG30xx and older meters cannot use any option requiring a serial to USB adapter.


Data export (read data from the meter)

Method
Notes
Modbus TCP Function Code 4
Modbus RTU Function Code 4, serial to USB adapter required, EG4xxx only
BACnet IP
BACnet MS/TP serial to USB adapter required, EG4xxx only
XML API Deprecated, will continue functioning but only has data-read access
JSON API
Replaces the XML API, supports configuration, data-read access and more
Remote eGauge
USB Export Can be scripted to run automatically, EG4xxx only


Data import (read data into the meter)

Method
Notes
Modbus TCP Function code 1, 2, 3, and 4
Modbus RTU Function code 1, 2, 3, and 4, serial to USB adapter required
Remote eGauge