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EngineG Software:
The "EngineG" software is a Windows based
application which runs in the background. Its primary function is to
collect real-time data from one or more ECM-1240 or ECM-1220 energy
consumption monitors (or combination of both) and storing the assembled
binary packets to a SQLite3 database. This stored data is the source for
the Dashboard software.
This software also includes system
configuration tools along with additional features such as:
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Local tabular data viewing
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Data forwarding to other applications
such as:
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Google PowerMeter®
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Home Automation Systems (CQC, Homeseer,
etc.)
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The EngineG software may run without the
Dashboard software if so desired.
NOTE: This software was formerly
called Engine software. The "G" was added to indicate the compatibility
with Google PowerMeter®
Dashboard Software:
The function of the Dashboard software is
to provide the ability to view live and historical energy use data using
any internet browser. It simply uses the data stored by the EngineG
software as a source to provide a graphic visual of energy use.
The Dashboard is setup as a local (basic)
web server. This creates a local website, enabling any computer on the
network to view the data. This also allows the data to be viewed outside
a local network by opening a firewall port to the internet (provided the
network has internet access).
As part of the Dashboard installation,
UltiDev's Cassini web sever is installed. Some .NET libraries may also
be installed if not already part of the operating system.
(ver 1.71 Mar 3/2010)
The latest version of the
EngineG software may now be downloaded. One of the main changes has to
do with being able to create a database using any filename as long as
the file extension is ".db3". You may also select its destination path.
Changes and resolved
issues:
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Can Open (select) the
database file from the File menu.
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Can create a New database
file via the File menu.
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The database file name is
no longer restricted to ecm1. The file extension must still be ".db3"
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The EngineG is no longer
dependant on the DB file which was originally installed during setup.
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The database file and
path displayed under the Communication tab of the EngineG software now
has a "copy" button next to it to allow pasting the file and path into
the dashboard setup area. The new dashboard release will have provisions
for filenames other than ecm1.db3. This only applies to dashboard
versions downloaded starting Mar1 2010.
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Changes have been made which correct
issues with the Dashboard not showing live data.
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The issue which prevented the AUX CT
settings from being saved has now been taken care of.
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Error 53 when trying to register with
Google PowerMeter has been resolved.
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Other issues related to operation using
Windows7 corrected.
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Ver 1.71 (Mar 3/2010)
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Repair improper zeroing of kwh counters
when clicking "Reset ECM-1240 Internal WS" and/or "Reset Engine's
Counter Values" under the Database Tab.
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Re-implement "Client" mode data
forwarding which was available in earlier versions. (Forward Data, Home
Automation, Customizable section)
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Ver 1.72 (Mar 4/2010)
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Repaired error causing the kwh counters
not to zero properly
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Change the connection timing for the
customizable "client" forwarding under the "Home Automation" section of
the "Forward Data" menu.
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Ver 1.73 (Mar 5/2010)
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Repair issue causing run-time error when
using the "customizable client forwarding" under the "Home Automation"
section of the "Forward Data" menu.
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Repair nagging "Is this first deployment"
msg.
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Ver 1.74 (Mar 7/2010)
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Repair HA Timer2 error # 10048 when
forwarding data.
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Ver 1.75 (Mar 8/2010)
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Repair problem causing error "Wrong
protocol or connection state for the requested transaction or request.
The client is not connected to the server".
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Should you
discover any issues with the latest
version, please notify us asap at:
brultech@gmail.com
Download EngineG.exe (ver 1.75)
This is the exe file only for those having already done a full
installation. Make sure to place it in your Program Files folder where
your current version resides.
Download
EngineG full installation. (1.73) Only required for first
time installation.
Note: The EngineG
still lacks proper documentation. We will compile this as soon as we
can. In the meantime. We do have a few silent videos showing some setup
procedures:
1. Basic Engine Setup
2. Engine setup:
Four ECM-1240
Devices Using a MUX-4 adaptor
(added Mar 10/2010)
3.
Engine setup:
Three wireless devices reporting to an EtherBee™
gateway.
4. Registering with Google
PowerMeter
#1
#2
New version of the ECM dashboard is now
available for download.
Changes and resolved
issues:
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The dashboard may now
accept database filenames other than "ecm1.db3". This corresponds with
the latest EngineG version which allows the creation of user definable
file name. The file extension must still be ".db3"
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UltiDev Cassini server is
now installed automatically.
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Errors occurring during
Cassini installation on certain OS are now resolved.
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Various other issues
resolved.
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Dashboard 32-bit Version
(Mar 2,2010)
If you have previously installed the dashboard then:
| Open "Add remove
programs" from the control panel. |
| Uninstall
"Brultech Electricity Monitor Dashboard" |
| Uninstall "UltiDev
Cassini Web Server Explorer" |
| Uninstall "UltiDev
Cassini Web Server for ASP.NET 2.0 |
| Install using the
"Setup.exe" file. This will install the Cassini Server |
Dashboard 64-bit Version
(Mar 2,2010)
If you have previously installed the dashboard then:
| Open "Add remove
programs" from the control panel. |
| Uninstall
"Brultech Electricity Monitor Dashboard" |
| Uninstall "UltiDev
Cassini Web Server Explorer" |
| Uninstall "UltiDev
Cassini Web Server for ASP.NET 2.0 |
| Install using the
"Setup.exe" file. This will install the Cassini Server |
View the
Dashboard in action
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