EmonPi Install Guide

The following guide provides an quick overview of how to setup the hardware part of an emonPi energy monitoring system for monitoring up to two AC circuits.

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Warning

Please read the CT installation guide before installing. Your safety is your responsibility. Clip-on current sensors are non-invasive and should not have direct contact with the AC mains. However, installing the sensors will require working in close proximity to cables carrying high voltage. As a precaution, we recommend ensuring the cables are fully isolated; i.e., switch off the power prior to installing your sensors and proceed slowly with care. If you have any doubts, seek professional assistance.

1. CT sensor

  • Clip the CT sensor around either the Line or Neutral cable

  • Connect jack plug into either CT1 or CT2 socket on the emonPi

  • If the power reading is negative, reverse the CT sensor orientation

  • CT sensor cable should not be extended to avoid induced noise

  • For Solar PV install see Solar PV Application page

  • Learn more about how CT sensors work…

Note

The clip-on CT sensors must be clipped round either the Line or Neutral AC wire. NOT BOTH

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2. AC-AC Adapter

3. DC 5V USB Adapter

  • Plug the DC 5V USB adapter into a power outlet

  • Plug the mini-B USB connector into the emonPi

  • High quality minimum 1.2A power supply recommended

4. Optical Utility Meter LED Pulse Sensor (optional)

  • See Optical Pulse Sensor setup page

  • Connects to emonPi / emonTx via RJ45 connector

  • Self-adhesive velcro attachment to utility meter

  • One optical pulse sensor per emonPi/emonTx

  • Can be used in conjunction with temperature sensors using RJ45 Breakout

5. Temperature Sensors (optional)

6. Installation Examples

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The included clips can be used to mount the emonPi / emonTx on a wall.

See Solar PV Application Note for emonPi solar PV install guide & images.

7. Power Up

Note

Ensure all sensors are connected before powering up.

a.) Switch on DC & AC power

b.) Check CT sensor(s) & AC Wave are detected:

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c.) emonPi should remember WiFi network and re-connect

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8. Shutdown

Optional: Shut down the emonPi, hold down the shutdown button for 5 seconds, then wait 30 seconds for unit to fully shut down.

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Warning

Unplugging power from the emonPi without following the correct shutdown procedure can result in a corrupted SD card.

9. Video Guide