Electricity Monitor Settings

To edit a the settings for an Electricity Monitor, navigate to the Devices Configuration plugin and choose the desired device from the list. A device type specific editor will open.

NOTE: some settings below, denoted by “(advanced)“,  are only visible with the Show Advanced Settings options checked in the plugin options.

Single-Phase Electricity Monitor Settings

Single-phase devices are products with two sensors. An example of a single-phase device is the EYEDRO-HOME Wi-Fi/Ethernet Home Energy Monitor product.

Sensor Settings

1. Sensor Type. Select the sensor that matches your sensor specifications. NOTE: This value will impact the readings from the hardware if chosen incorrectly. IMPORTANT: If you are unable to find your sensor in the list, ensure the Show Advanced Settings option is checked in the plugin options. Not all sensor types are supported on all generations of Eyedro devices.
2. Sensor Inverted. Flip the polarity of your sensors (i.e. negative readings will become positive readings and vice-versa).
3. Current (A) Multiplier (advanced). An additional multiplier to be applied to your current reading (i.e. if the sensor is clamped on a single conductor of a parallel feed).
4. Voltage (V) Multiplier (advanced). An additional multiplier to be applied to your voltage reading (i.e. if the sensor is clamped on a single conductor of a balanced 240V circuit).
5. Copy settings button. For devices with more than one sensor, a button is provided to copy the settings from the previous sensor to speed up the configuration process.

Advanced Settings

1. Sample Mode (advanced). Change the method used to sample data. NOTE: The default sample mode is COS and should not be modified unless instructed to do so. If set incorrectly, this setting can have a significant impact on system bandwidth and responsiveness.
   • Change of State (COS) only sends data when it detects a change in value.
   • Polled mode sends readings at a fixed interval.
2. Sample Mode Options (advanced). Options are presented based on the Sample Mode selected.
   • When Sample Mode is set to Change Of State, this specifies the minimum difference in wattage readings for a new data point to be recorded.
   • When Sample Mode is set to Polled, this specifies the period in seconds at which data points will be captured.
3. Power Supply (advanced – not shown). Select the power supply connected to the electricity monitor. NOTE: This value will impact the readings from the hardware if chosen incorrectly.

Validate Configuration

The validate configuration page is provided as a means to validate the measurements are as expected. The validation functionality is also available in the Health Check dialog.

NOTE: The validation page is only available in the device setup wizard. If you would prefer to use the device setup wizard for all editing, ensure the Use Wizard for Editing option is checked in the plugin options. 

1. Device Data panel. The most recent measurements reported by the device (updated every few seconds).
2. Sensor Polarity panel. Displays the current Invert settings for each sensor port (Inverted or Not Inverted).
3. (Re)Run Polarity Detection button. The sensors used to measure electricity consumption are directional and often they are installed on the circuit(s) “backwards” resulting in positive and negative readings being reported on different sensors. Use this feature to run polarity detection on the device. By clicking this button, the device will toggle the invert settings as required to make all measurements the same polarity (positive). NOTE: Not all generations of Eyedro hardware support this feature. NOTE: It may take several minutes from the time this button is clicked for the positive measurements to be reflected.

3-Phase Electricity Monitor Settings

3-phase devices are products with three sensors. An example of a three-phase device is the E5B-EW-E3 Eyedro Business Wi-Fi/Ethernet Electricity Monitor for 3-Phase product

3-Phase Power Settings

1. Configuration. Set the voltage configuration for the panel that you are monitoring. Options are:
   • 3-Phase Wye.
   • 3-Phase Delta.
   • 3-Phase High-Leg Delta.
   • 3-Phase Corner Grounded Delta.
   • Single Phase.
2. Power Supply. Select the power supply connected to the electricity monitor. NOTE: This value will impact the readings from the hardware if chosen incorrectly.
3. Powered From. Select how the Eyedro device is powered relative to the circuit being monitored. Eyedro monitoring devices require that they be powered from the circuit being monitored. NOTE: not all generations of Eyedro hardware support this feature.
4. System Voltage. Define the nominal voltage of the system being monitored. NOTE: This value will impact the readings from the hardware if chosen incorrectly.
5. Topology Diagram. The image shown will reflect the options selected on this page.

Sensor Settings

1. Sensor Type. Select the sensor that matches your sensor specifications. NOTE: This value will impact the readings from the hardware if chosen incorrectly. IMPORTANT: If you are unable to find your sensor in the list, ensure the Show Advanced Settings option is checked in the plugin options. Not all sensor types are supported on all generations of Eyedro devices.
2. Current (A) Multiplier (advanced). An additional multiplier to be applied to your current reading (i.e. if the sensor is clamped on a single conductor of a parallel feed).
3. Voltage (V) Multiplier (advanced). An additional multiplier to be applied to your voltage reading. NOTE: not all generations of Eyedro hardware support this feature on 3-phase monitoring devices.
4. Copy settings button. For devices with more than one sensor, a button is provided to copy the settings from the previous sensor to speed up the configuration process.

Advanced Settings

1. Sample Mode (advanced). Change the method used to sample data. NOTE: The default sample mode is COS and should not be modified unless instructed to do so. If set incorrectly, this setting can have a significant impact on system bandwidth and responsiveness.
   • Change of State (COS) only sends data when it detects a change in value.
   • Polled mode sends readings at a fixed interval.
2. Sample Mode Options (advanced). Options are presented based on the Sample Mode selected.
   • When Sample Mode is set to Change Of State, this specifies the minimum difference in wattage readings for a new data point to be recorded.
   • When Sample Mode is set to Polled, this specifies the period in seconds at which data points will be captured.

Validate Configuration

The validate configuration page is provided as a means to validate the measurements are as expected. The validation functionality is also available in the Health Check dialog.

NOTE: The validation page is only available in the device setup wizard. If you would prefer to use the device setup wizard for all editing, ensure the Use Wizard for Editing option is checked in the plugin options. 

1. Device Data panel. The most recent measurements reported by the device (updated every few seconds).
2. Phase Angle panel. Displays the results from the last phase angle detection run.
3. (Re)Run Phase Angle Detection button. This feature is used to determine the direction of each installed sensor as well as which of the three phases each sensor is connected to. NOTE: Not all generations of Eyedro devices support this feature. It may take several minutes from the time this button is clicked for the measurements to be reflected.
4. Topology Diagram. The image shown will reflect the device configuration as well as the results of the phase angle detection algorithm.

Legacy Device Settings

Some older generations of Eyedro hardware (e.g. EBEM1/COMBs, EBWXS3/SMODs) do not support the most recent features and functions available in the hardware and software. However, these devices can still be accessed and configured using the “old” setup screen(s).

As with all electronic products, emerging technologies, part(s) and technology obsolescence and general electronics life span issues are things that affect all of us (when is the last time you upgraded your phone or Wi-Fi router?). It is recommended to update any legacy devices in use.

1. Device Label. Label should be unique and descriptive for easy identification.
2. Line Frequency (advanced). Do not modify this parameter unless you are in a country/region that has a 50Hz line frequency. For North American installations this value should be set to 60Hz.
3. Sample Mode (advanced). Changes the method used to sample data. NOTE: The default sample mode is COS and should not be modified unless instructed to do so. If set incorrectly, this setting can have a significant impact on system bandwidth and responsiveness.
   • Change of State (COS) only sends data when it detects a change in value.
   • Polled mode sends readings at a fixed interval, as specified by Poll Rate (default is 30 seconds).
4. Sensor Label. A user defined label for identifying this sensor.
5. Sensor Type. Set the sensor type to the list entry that matches your sensor specifications. NOTE: This value will impact the readings from the hardware if chosen incorrectly.
6. Configuration (advanced). Determine whether the system is monitoring single-phase or 3-phase power as well as the type of 3-phase configuration.
7. Voltage. Set a constant voltage reading for power calculation.
8. Power Factor (advanced). Set a constant power factor reading for power calculation.
9. Current Multiplier (advanced). An additional multiplier to be applied to your current reading (i.e. if the sensor is clamped on a single conductor of a parallel feed).