Steps for sending a feed from the Engine software to pachube.com

Data may be forwarded to the "pachube.com" site via the Engine software. The pachube site provides a free account for up to 10 datastreams (channels).

Using "pachube", one can forward charts to a personal website, set triggers, send instant messages to name a few of the many features available.

Although there may seem to be many steps involved, they are quick and simple to perform.

Step 1: Download and install Engine version 2.26 (or greater) <DOWNLOAD>.

 
Step 2: Resgister an account with pachube.com
Step 3: Set feed type to manual and assign a title.
Step 4: Find your geographic location and double-click the "orange/green" icon.

Step 5: Enter the parameters such as those in the example picture (eyeball on the right). Click the "add" button to insert the number of datastreams desired, one for each channel.

*NOTE: Do not enter more than 10 datastreams unless you have purchased an account with pachube.
Step 6: After creating the datastreams, DO NOT enter values in the fields. This will be done automaticaly by the Engine software.
Step 7: Click "Save".
Step 8: Make note of your feed value. The Engine will require this.
Step 9: Click "my settings".
Step 10: Copy your personal API key

Step 11: Select "Pachube" from the Engine's menu (see pic). Enter the required data as shown in the second picture.
Step 12: Enable the data to be forwarded to pachube.com
Step 13: Click the "Debug" tab. If the Engine is actively collecting data, the forwarded API packet should be visible and you should have received a "Success" response.
Step 14: Log into the pachube.com site and click "my feeds".
Step 15: Click the feed title.
Step 16: Notice that the Engine has automatically assigned the channel "tags" (labels) and the power units.
You may view a mini version of the chart with the option for various time interval display.
This link shows how to insert charts in a personal website.