Howie, Under the “view” tab on egauge’s portal, you can select a few different options. “Bunny Kiosk” for example, will display rudimentary consumption and generation stats. “ Sleek Kiosk” is is another option that isn’t as granular and in the weeds as the myriad parameter choices on the normal display.
-Chris On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 6:17 PM Stephen K <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 < > [email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> >> 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 < >>> [email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> >>>> 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 < >>>>> [email protected]> 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 < >>>>>> [email protected]> 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: [email protected] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>>>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>>>>> >>>>>>> List-Archive: >>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/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: [email protected] >>>>>> >>>>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>>>> >>>>>> List-Archive: >>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/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: [email protected] >>>>> >>>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>>> >>>>> List-Archive: >>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/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: [email protected] >>>> >>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List-Archive: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/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: [email protected] >>> >>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>> >>> List-Archive: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/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: [email protected] >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/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: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/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
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