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eGauge Installation

Covers topics related to the physical aspects of eGauge installation.

eGauge Installation Examples

Wiring diagrams and basic configuration examples for installing the eGauge on different types of...

Submetering

The EG4xxx series meters are capable of monitoring up to 7 single-phase units (EG4015) or 15 sing...

Standard split-phase backfed

Basic installation measuring power coming from a power utility (grid) and from a single-phase sol...

Direct-feed Solar

Same as Standard Split-Phase installation, except that the inverter feeds directly into the power...

Three phase 120/208 or 277/480 Wye w/ single-phase inverter

Standard three-phase installation measuring power coming from a power utility (grid) and from a s...

​Monitoring 480V and 600V delta systems

Never attempt to connect the eGauge directly to a 480V delta or 600V delta service using the "L...

120V or 240V Three-Phase Delta

Three-phase delta installation measuring power coming from a power utility (grid). The color diag...

Three-phase High-leg delta

Three-phase high-leg delta installation measuring power coming from a power utility (grid). Re...

Monitoring multiple services with one eGauge meter

Overview It's common to find sites with large stepdown transformers (e.g. to convert a 277/480V ...

Subpanels

This example illustrates how to measure subpanels. Registers: Notes: It does not matter ...

Monitoring 347/600V Services

Overview The 347/600Vac wye service (347V phase to neutral, 600V phase to phase) is rarely seen ...

Appliances

This example illustrates how to configure 120Vac (single pole) and 240Vac (two pole) appliances. ...

3-Phase Inverter

Standard three-phase installation measuring power coming from a power utility (grid) and from a t...

Panel phasing and eGauge installation

Correct phasing (associating a CT with the correct voltage reference) is a critical component of ...

Extending the length of the CT leads

CTs may also be extended without splices or soldering using the eGauge Sensorhub as a CT extensio...

Protecting the eGauge with inline fuses

As long as it is permitted by code, an inline fuse can be used to protect the eGauge. We suggest ...

Connecting directly to the eGauge

Overview The eGauge is most commonly accessed through the proxy server, using an address in the ...

Three-Phase installation tutorial

There are a number of considerations when installing an eGauge, including positioning of CTs, mou...

​Surges and overvoltage

The eGauge is rated for overvoltage CAT III, covering installation on main distribution panels. D...

Sensor Hub and Sensors