eGauge Meter Configuration
Topics related to configuring the eGauge meter. This is essential for proper meter operation!
Initial Configuration
Configuration steps that must be performed after installation!
Installation Overview Tips (START HERE)
Process and Tips for a successful installation Download and read the EG4xxx Owner's Manual here...
Initial Configuration Steps
The eGauge must be configured for the system monitored or data will be invalid. Meters sold afte...
eGauge Configuration Guide
The eGauge is a powerful, highly accurate piece of monitoring hardware. However, it is essential ...
Accessing eGauge Interface
If the credentials need to be reset or remote configuration enabled, visit this KB article. Ther...
Register a device, remote access, and password resets
To only access a device interface, visit this KB article. To register a device and get access, l...
Configuring CTid-enabled sensors
What is CTid? CTid is a technology created by eGauge which allows the eGauge meter to obtain inf...
Commissioning readings with the Channel Checker
After configuring the eGauge, it is necessary to commission the readings to ensure accuracy using...
NTP (Network Time Protocol) and Date and Time Configuration
Overview All eGauge meters use NTP (Network Time Protocol) to obtain the current date and time. ...
Advanced Configuration
Advanced meter configuration (above and beyond monitoring real power).
Voltage registers
Voltage registers are configured in much the same way as power registers (the default register ty...
Amperage Registers
The eGauge can be set to record individual CT amperages as separate registers. Unlike power regis...
Power Register Subtypes
By default, the eGauge will record Power registers as the "Net" (=) subtype. This means the regis...
Power Factor
Although the eGauge uses power factor to calculate real power, the power factor values are not st...
THD Registers
THD is a measurement of the harmonic distortion of a signal given it's fundamental frequency, and...
Configuring Unsupported CTs
Custom CT size scale factor Calculation Always use caution when choosing to use unsupported CTs w...
Connection Quality
The eGauge can record network connection quality as a percentage value (0..100). This information...
Net import/export registers on line side tap system
On a backfed PV installation (that is, an installation where excess solar production is fed back ...
Net import/export registers on a backfed system
In some cases, it can be useful to graph the net flow of power to and from the utility, instead o...
Reactive Power (kVAr)
Reactive power can be recorded using a formula register. First, create a power register for the ...
Potential Transformer Configuration
eGauge Systems cannot guarantee meter accuracy when third party potential transformers are used. ...
Frequency Registers
The eGauge can be set to record individual CT or line voltage frequency readings as separate regi...
Remote Devices and Third Party Devices
Overview The eGauge can record data from a variety of remote devices. This includes other eGauge...
Logging data from pulse meters
This article describes using pulse sensors to read from energy meters, but any meter such as flow...