Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
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Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
I read in one of the manuals about a "Alternate Potential Transformer (PT) and 5VDC Power Supply" combo that could use the "USB Port" on the GEM instead of having to use 2 separate power supplies
Is this option available or did it not make it pass R&D?
Thanks
Is this option available or did it not make it pass R&D?
Thanks
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Re: Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
This item has not been released yet as far as I am aware.
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Re: Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
Teken, Thanks for the reply.
I have a question about the transformers that are currently shipping with the GEM. Are they small enough to fit on a standard duplex receptacle or are two separate receptacles required?
If they do not fit a standard receptacle, I might just wire 2 single receptacles in a double gang box so nothing else it connected to that receptacle.
I have a question about the transformers that are currently shipping with the GEM. Are they small enough to fit on a standard duplex receptacle or are two separate receptacles required?
If they do not fit a standard receptacle, I might just wire 2 single receptacles in a double gang box so nothing else it connected to that receptacle.
GEM + WiFi & Ethernet Module / DashBox + TL-WN722N
4 x Split-200 CT's / 60 x Micro-50 CT's / 8 x Micro-80 CT's
Current 2014-03-31: GEM COM v2.58 / GEM ENG v1.47 / DB Dashboard v4.1.5F1
Previous: GEM COM v2.57 / GEM ENG v1.47 / DB Dashboard v4.1.5B
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Re: Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
Both of the transformers can fit into one duplex receptacle. But, the PT transformer will need to be turned upside down to allow this. In my personal install the power transformer was inserted into a UPS to provide redundant power in case of an outage.OzTechGeek wrote:Teken, Thanks for the reply.
I have a question about the transformers that are currently shipping with the GEM. Are they small enough to fit on a standard duplex receptacle or are two separate receptacles required?
If they do not fit a standard receptacle, I might just wire 2 single receptacles in a double gang box so nothing else it connected to that receptacle.
The PT transformer is simply plugged into a type 3 surge alarm duplex outlet. This provides surge protection while allowing the device to monitor / reference the line voltage of the home.
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Re: Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
Haven't had a chance to develop it yet unfortunately.OzTechGeek wrote:I read in one of the manuals about a "Alternate Potential Transformer (PT) and 5VDC Power Supply" combo that could use the "USB Port" on the GEM instead of having to use 2 separate power supplies
Is this option available or did it not make it pass R&D?
Something that we need to document is that if you reverse the polarity of the PT, all your channels polarities will also be reversed. This will only have an affect to those generating power.Teken wrote: Both of the transformers can fit into one duplex receptacle. But, the PT transformer will need to be turned upside down to allow this. In my personal install the power transformer was inserted into a UPS to provide redundant power in case of an outage.
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Re: Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
I only have power from the electric company at the moment, so this should not be an issue for me, but just in case things change, is there an option within the GEM interface to "re-reverse" the polarity values if needed?
GEM + WiFi & Ethernet Module / DashBox + TL-WN722N
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Current 2014-03-31: GEM COM v2.58 / GEM ENG v1.47 / DB Dashboard v4.1.5F1
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Re: Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
Yes there is.OzTechGeek wrote:I only have power from the electric company at the moment, so this should not be an issue for me, but just in case things change, is there an option within the GEM interface to "re-reverse" the polarity values if needed?
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Re: Alternate Potential Transformer (PT)
Also, channels only marked as Net Metered will take it into consideration. So it'll only affect the channels you have your net metered data hooked up to.Teken wrote:Yes there is.OzTechGeek wrote:I only have power from the electric company at the moment, so this should not be an issue for me, but just in case things change, is there an option within the GEM interface to "re-reverse" the polarity values if needed?
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