Looking for a logger.

solarken said:
If it doesn't have to be a portable instrument with leads, check out eGauge. They make a core model and a pro model.enough no volatile storage for a year of data, has a local web server or you can access via an Internet portal. Can measure or calculate just about any value having to do with power or energy, and can capture waveforms for a brief period. The pro has 64 channels.
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Those look cool, kind of similar to the ekm meters that I mentioned earlier.
 
Emporia isn't a bad system. I have seen them a couple of times.

I like Power Monitor Inc. Their white papers and set up help is nice. It is a tad more complicated than just simple install, leave, and collect data.
 
Well i got that 435. I dont have it yet but its on the way. Paid about $2300 with tax delivery etc. seems like a good deal based on what i see them for on ebay. Should do everything i need and more. I still think the EKM omnimeter is probably the best deal if you dont need any PQ capability and just max mins and demand. I do have one of those set up at a client, and it will probably just live there
I have another set up i want to incorporate into an old amprobe logger case i have to make it more field use friendly..

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I used eGauge on a project last year. Tons of issues. Had to send one back it was not responding. There are too many different CTs for each module. Not a fan from personal experience. Made me and my guys look really bad.
 
It's been a while since I used my Fluke 43B but from what I remember it is a line disturbance analyzer used for transients and fast response. Different from a data logger for measuring slow current and voltage changes as for panel load studies [Correct me if I am wrong.] The 43B can be used as a hand held oscilloscope to spot transients as well as logging data over time.
 
ATSman said:
It's been a while since I used my Fluke 43B but from what I remember it is a line disturbance analyzer used for transients and fast response. Different from a data logger for measuring slow current and voltage changes as for panel load studies [Correct me if I am wrong.] The 43B can be used as a hand held oscilloscope to spot transients as well as logging data over time.
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I think it would depend on how you set it up but I’m sure there are better and easier.

FWIW, I’ve gotten mine out and was going to log some operational data of a malfunctioning rice cooker. I’m having to go back to a Windows 98 laptop.
 
I run Emporia View's, one in my own home to get familiar with it, and one commercially, because it was the only 3Ø option on the market when I needed it to watch a friends restaurant. I used it to help determine true load over a period of time to see if we could add an additional larger load to that panel. On another commercial project, I run a Sense device, that I have moved around several houses and commercial buildings that are 1Ø. The Sense is by far the superior measuring device, when compared to the Emporia Vue. The Sense shows PQ anomalies and I don;t think, or can't figure out if the Vue does. The Vue also mislabels measurements types and gives no indication of if Wattage is per phase, or averaged. I've been round and round wit their offshore "engineers." However, either device only works if wifi is up and running; this has not been a major issue, but has been a nuisance at times. Professionally, spend the $2k +++, if you need accountable data. But for the cost, go buy a Vue or Sense and use it on your own home to learn it. I have an 800 Amp TED set up in a box that will never get used. I'm sure it is good, and may be better than the other options mentioned. I ended up not proceeding with that project, and didn't;t feel like gettin ethernet to it in the remote location.
 
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I run Emporia View
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I run several Vue units, both Gen 2 and Gen 3.

As you note they have no local storage, so you must have reliable WiFi.
And the online graphing is all but useless: you have request data and then get an email with a CSV file.
You can easily put on different CTs (and scale them yourself).
Rogowski coil option with complicated cabling, but OK.
Best for one time setup, not very portable.
And totally dependent on Emporia staying in business and still offering free cloud services.


What I'd like to have is is a unit meeting all these specifications:
  1. Battery powered device, but also able to run via USB-C. Compatible with NiMh
  2. Minimum 100,000 points captured
  3. Three CT inputs with a scaling factor built in for at least 100 200 400 600 and 1200 amps
  4. Three Voltage inputs.
  5. Internal power and wiring so use of Rogowski coils is easy (even if a battery killer, see #1 above)
  6. No proprietary software, just bluetooth or USB storage so just download a CSV file. No lock in.
  7. Ethernet/WiFi option.

The REED R5003 comes close but falls down on very poor battery life, proprietary software, no RW coil option, no support above 200A, proprietary power cord (no USB option), only two inputs.
 
The Vue devices are based on the ESP-32 microcontroller. I believe that people have 'reflashed' them to talk locally with open source systems such as 'Home Assistant'. Might be a fun platform to hack to achieve what you want. Ya know, in your copious free time :) :)
 
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