Changes between Version 5 and Version 6 of WikiStart

Timestamp:

2012-02-05 02:12:00 (12 years ago)

Author:

guessed

Comment:

Update the documentation a little.

WikiStart

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 There are various [http://brultech.com/products/ECM1240/communicationOptions/default.htm connectivity options] available for the Brultech ECM-1240.  These are outlined on Brultech's website.
 
-The ''current'' generation of this plugin works side-by-side with their [http://brultech.com/products/ECM1240/packages/plugAndPlay.htm Plug & Play] packages, and "sees" the same data that would normally be sent on to their Plug & Play service ([http://my1240.com my1240.com]) before it's passed onto [http://www.google.com/powermeter Google Power Meter] for collection, graphing and so-on.  Since the Plugin co-exists with their Plug & Play solution, data is exposed both in MiOS, as Devices, in addition to the existing Google Power Meter mechanisms that the Plug & Play units expose.
+The ''current'' generation of this plugin works side-by-side with their [http://brultech.com/products/ECM1240/packages/plugAndPlay.htm Plug & Play] packages, and "sees" the same data that would normally be sent on to their Plug & Play service ([http://my1240.com my1240.com]).  
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+Since the Plugin co-exists with their Plug & Play solution, data is exposed both in MiOS, as Devices, in addition to any third party service that the ECM-1240 has been setup to use.
 
 Future versions of this Plugin may provide native decoding of both their Text and Binary streams, and will work with their [http://brultech.com/products/ECM1240/packages/packages.htm Standard Packages].
 
-Each ECM-1240 can measure the Power usage on up to 7 circuits.  This plugin exposes this data to Vera using a parent, Brultech Controller, device along with up to 7 child devices.  Each of these children exposes the Wattage value for their respective channel within the Dashboard.
+Each ECM-1240 can measure the Power usage on up to 7 circuits.  This plugin exposes this data to Vera using a parent, Brultech Controller, device along with up to 7 child devices.  Each of these children exposes the Wattage value for their respective channel within the Dashboard.  If additional ECM-1240's are connected to the same Serial communications device, then the Plugin will see their data as well, exposing 7, 14, 21 or 28 channels of measurement data.
 
-In addition, Vera will also report your data up so you can see it under the ''Energy Usage'' tab of your ''cp.mios.com'' account.
+In addition, Vera will also report your data up so you can see it under the ''Energy Usage'' tab of your ''cp.mios.com'' account, or to the ERGY Plugin of UI5/Vera3.
 
 = Installation =
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 Once physically installed, you need a Serial (RS-232) connection between the Brultech ECM-1240 and your Vera.  You connect Vera to the ECM-1240 using one of the [http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Serial_Supported_Hardware Serial Supported Hardware] solutions that's been published.
 
+You can also use the Brultech !EtherBee, if you have their XBee-enabled models, to bridge to Ethernet.  This option provides a nice option for those looking for a Wireless solution.  See the Brultech Communications options links below for further details.
+
  * For UI4 Installation, please follow the [wiki:Installation-UI4 UI4 Installation procedure]
  * ECM-1240'a can be reconfigured to Plug-n-Play mode [wiki:Installation-ECM1240 ECM-1240 Reconfiguration]
+
+= My Configuration =
+My configuration consists of:
+ * 2x Brultech ECM-1240 Modules with XBee option (XB-1240-1)
+ * 1x Brultech !EtherBee Gateway with External Antenna (EB-1-E)
+ * 2x SPLIT-200 Split Core CT's for the main bus bars
+ * A large number of Micro-40 Donut Style Current transformer (for each circuit)
+ * A small number of Micro-80 Donut Style Current transformer (for the larger circuits)
+
+The Plugin is configured to connect, over Ethernet, to the !EtherBee which in turn bridges data from the ECM-1240 Modules.  I could connect over RS-232, and avoid the !EtherBee Ethernet bridge, but this type of installation avoided putting low power wiring near the Sub-panel box.
 
 = Discussion =
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 * How the ECM-1240 works [http://brultech.com/products/ECM1240/howItWorks.htm]
 * Brultech's Plug & Play installation options [http://brultech.com/products/ECM1240/packages/plugAndPlay.htm]
-* Google's !PowerMeter monitoring [http://www.google.com/powermeter]
+* Brultech's [http://brultech.com/products/ECM1240/communicationOptions/basics.htm Communication Options page]