EG4xxx meters (Core and Pro) documentation

Meter Comparison Chart (difference between Core and Pro meters)

eGauge has 4 current models of meters: Core (EG4015), Core WiFi (EG4215), Pro (EG4030) and Pro WiFi (EG4230).

All EG4xxx models have the same integral features. They only differ by the number of CT inputs and communication methods.

Comparison Chart


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Name eGauge Core eGauge Pro eGauge Core WiFi
eGauge Pro WiFi
Model EG4015 EG4030 EG4215
EG4230
Sensor Inputs 15 30 15
30
Full Spec Sheet Download Download Download Download
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AC voltages
(0 to 277) Vac Phase-Neutral, (0 to 480) Vac Phase-Phase, 50/60Hz
DC voltage range ± 60 Vdc
Current measurements 6900 A Max
Logging capabilities V, A, W, Wh, Hz, VA, VAr, THD, deg, and more
Onboard logging capacity Last hour: 1 second granular
Last year: 1 minute granular
Last 10 years: 15-minute granular
Meter Lifetime: 1-day granular
Ethernet Yes
USB 2x USB 2.0 ports for power or supported communication options
LCD Screen Display kW, kWh and other information, limited configuration and tools
Modbus Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU (with USB485 serial converter), input and export
BACnet BACnet IP and MS/TP, export (with USB485 serial converter)
API access
XML API, JSON API automatic data push or poll. JSON API has configuration support and many more features than the XML API.
Accuracy ANSI C12.20 0.5% Accuracy Compliance
Certifications UL, FCC, CE


Understanding Model Naming Convention

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EG4xxx owner's manual

The owner's manual for the EG4xxx line of hardware. To download, click the link or icon below.

 

EG4xxx OWNER'S MANUAL

EG4xxx Certification Documents and Declarations

The EG4xxx Certification and declaration documents details may be viewed and downloaded below. Some documents contained privileged and sensitive information and have been truncated.


UL certification may be found in the UL Product iQ service by creating a free account and searching for "eGauge". PDF copies of the page are provided below. Please use the UL Product iQ service for the latest certification statement.



Quick Start Guide

An EG4xxx Quick Start guide is included with each meter. A copy may be downloaded here.

EG4xxx LCD Manual

eGauge meters in the EG4xxx line feature an integrated LCD display which can be used to view data and make
changes to the device configuration. Navigation is handled through the small control toggle located to the left
of the CT ports. The control toggle has three potentials - left, right and pressed in. By default, the LCD scrolls
through a list of registers (the contents of this list are customizable) and also displays the device hostname
and current IP address.

To access the main menu, press in the control toggle. The following screen will appear:

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Figure 1: All items in Main Menu view

The main menu has four options. However, the number displayed on a single screen may vary based on
orientation and font size. Simply scroll using the left or right toggle controls.

Status Bar

The status bar appears at the top of the LCD (main and sub-menus do not show the status bar). There are four
primary pieces of information displayed in the status bar, as shown below:

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Figure 2: The status bar icons

Heartbeat indicator – alternates between full and empty indicating that the eGauge is running and the
display is active.
Connection type – shows the communication technology in use. There are four possible connection
types:
the_unknown.png - Unknown (generally shown immediately after reboot)
eth.png– Ethernet
hp.png– HomePlug power-line communication
wifi.png– WiFi adapter 
Connection Strength – Signal/link quality. A single dot indicates 0% signal. The taller the bar, the
stronger the signal.
Page – The active displayed page and total number available (active/total). You may scroll through
pages displayed by moving the control toggle left or right.

Registers

Registers is essentially the “default” state for the LCD. When this option is selected, the LCD will scroll
through every register configured in the eGauge device web interface under Settings → LCD along with
the device hostname and current IP address. The active page number is shown in the top right corner of the
display. Note that the registers displayed will vary from device to device, depending on configuration.

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Figure 3: Example of scrolling progression in Register view

Info

The Info section contains device-specific data. This data may be useful for troubleshooting. As some of
this data may be sensitive (particularly the MAC address), it should not be shared with anyone other than
eGauge technical support and individuals who are authorized to make configuration changes to the eGauge.
The available information is summarized below:

Tools

The tools menu provides access to some basic eGauge utilities.

Settings

Certain settings can be modified directly through this menu. The Settings menu is broken down into three
subcategories – Display, HomePlug, and Wireless.

Display

LCD display settings are configured here.

HomePlug

HomePlug functionality can be accessed through this menu. Note that the “Join others” option will only
attempt to pair with HomePlug adapters or eGauges currently in join mode themselves. If no HomePlug
adapters or eGauges are present and in join mode, it will time out.

Wireless

If using an EG42xx model meter, wireless functionality can be accessed through this menu. When using
WPS, access to the wireless router is required.

Status – shows the status of the WiFi interface. This may take up to 30 seconds to load. 

Setup via AP - Activates the EG42xx access point for 60 minutes to allow for wireless connectivity to the meter interface. For details on connecting to the EG42xx Access Point please see: EG42xx Wifi Connection

WPS Setup – connects the eGauge to a router using WPS push-button pairing. To perform WPS setup, consult your router’s manual. Generally this process requires holding a button labeled “WPS” on your router between 1 and several seconds, then initiating the “WPS Setup” function on the eGauge. 

Disconnect – Reset the WiFi configuration, forgetting any networks it has been configured to connect to.