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ICP Solar Green Meter
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The GreenMeter is the only energy monitoring system you will ever need for your renewable energy system. The GreenMeter monitors any of the following, simultaneously:
The Green Meter is easy to install - it mounts to the wall near your home's main electrical panel and is powered by either DC battery power (cables included) or by AC power using the optional plug-in AC adapter.
For renewable energy systems you can use the optional DC sensors to measure DC power produced by solar panels (photo voltaic cells) or wind turbines or, if you prefer, you can use optional AC sensors to monitor AC power output from your inverter.
In addition, for on-grid or hybrid systems, the optional AC current sensors can be used to monitor AC power used by the home and the AC power supplied by your electric company.
Finally, there are several optional environmental sensors for external temperature, irradiance and wind speed.
The opportunities to configure the Green Meter are endless! You can have up to 4x AC or DC inputs plus any of the environmental sensors, all connected simultaneously.
Whichever way you configure it, the Green Meter always includes the following:
Both the web page and desktop software display DC power, AC power and environmental information (as long as the appropriate sensors are installed). Each application shows a payback report which shows you in real-time how much money you've saved and how much of an environmental impact your renewable system has made.
If you're looking for a off-grid DC power monitoring system, an on-grid AC power metering system or a hybrid AC/DC power monitoring solution, this Green Meter is for you.
- Power from your solar PV system
- Power from your wind turbine
- Battery backup condition
- AC power supplied by the electric company
- AC power used by the building/facility
- Irradiance (sun intensity)
- Temperature
- Wind speed
The Green Meter is easy to install - it mounts to the wall near your home's main electrical panel and is powered by either DC battery power (cables included) or by AC power using the optional plug-in AC adapter.
For renewable energy systems you can use the optional DC sensors to measure DC power produced by solar panels (photo voltaic cells) or wind turbines or, if you prefer, you can use optional AC sensors to monitor AC power output from your inverter.
In addition, for on-grid or hybrid systems, the optional AC current sensors can be used to monitor AC power used by the home and the AC power supplied by your electric company.
Finally, there are several optional environmental sensors for external temperature, irradiance and wind speed.
The opportunities to configure the Green Meter are endless! You can have up to 4x AC or DC inputs plus any of the environmental sensors, all connected simultaneously.
Whichever way you configure it, the Green Meter always includes the following:
- Data logging (recording)
- Ethernet port for remote data access either through the Internet or local area network
- Desktop based software (which runs in your Internet browser)
Both the web page and desktop software display DC power, AC power and environmental information (as long as the appropriate sensors are installed). Each application shows a payback report which shows you in real-time how much money you've saved and how much of an environmental impact your renewable system has made.
If you're looking for a off-grid DC power monitoring system, an on-grid AC power metering system or a hybrid AC/DC power monitoring solution, this Green Meter is for you.
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General Operation
The GreenMeter is an energy management system. It can be compared to a data logger but it is much more. It can be compared to the utility meter on the side of your house or the computer on your desk. The applications and comparisons can be extended to include weather stations and battery monitors. The combination of advanced computing power and software allows the GreenMeter to be a window to your energy demands.
Simply put the GreenMeter uses sensors to collect data. This data is then time-stamped and stored for immediate presentation and for historical analysis. Data storage is performed on the unit itself, on your computer and optionally on ICP’s web servers, so access is never a problem.
A fully equipped GreenMeter will monitor four AC power points, four DC power points and three weather related devices.
The optional web based monitoring service for your solar energy system includes:
PC software(GUI) description
This PC based application will appeal to the more technical user or those not connected to the internet. The software will run in your web browser(IE/Firefox/Safari) but you do not need to be connected to the internet. Simply connect an Ethernet cable (or crossover cable-for direct connect). Many of the capabilities of this software are described below and screenshots are available by clicking on the 'software' tab above.
This software offers complete flexibility of remote monitoring of your renewable energy system. The Java based software application will run on most modern browsers including internet explorer, Firefox and Safari. Users should insure that they have the latest version of Java installed on their computer.
Data Storage
The GreenMeter measures and logs data at 15 minute intervals for all external sensors and can store this data for up to one year. In parallel, the GreenMeter communicates to a computer based software package that logs and stores data on your computer’s hard-drive. The software provides graphical analysis of real time and historical power production.
Other key software features:
Data Interval
Sometimes you may want to connect the GreenMeter on a network that is very busy or very expensive. The software allows you to vary the interval for data transmission so that, for example, if you were using a GSM network you would pay per bit of transmitted data and you might like to slow down the transmission rate to save money.
One-to-Many
The one-to-many software allows industrial customers to access up to 100 GreenMeters on your network. This software is a connection oriented and has single instance capabilities. That is, from the same window there is a pull down menu where you will find a list of the GreenMeters you have access to. When you select a GreenMeter from this menu, a connection is established and you are able to view the parameters of this GreenMeter.
Networking capability
Each GreenMeter has a standard Ethernet port to be used for connection to a networked device like a router or Ethernet switch using a standard Ethernet cable. Using the Ethernet port users can connect their computer directly to the GreenMeter using an ethernet ‘cross over cable’.
Wireless Capability
Through the GreenMeter’s standard Ethernet port user can connect external devices like a GSM data modem so sites that are ‘unconnected’ but still near populated areas or major motorways and highways can be monitored. Eg. Multitech makes a GSM compatible modem that when equipped with a SIM card from your local GSM provider can be connected for GreenMeter monitoring.
Web Software Description
This optional hosted service will appeal to users who want to demonstrate or show off their commitment to the environment by maintaining a permanent webpage dedicated to logging and displaying the power production of your renewable energy system. Kids can compare their home installations from their classrooms. Companies can use a widescreen TV in their lobby to show the power being produced on their rook tops.
The hosted monitoring service allows viewing of your system performance on any computer that is connected to the internet. You can book mark the URL and access whenever you want or even set it as your home page. Data is stored on ICP servers. The web and the GUI can be used simultaneously.
The GreenMeter is an energy management system. It can be compared to a data logger but it is much more. It can be compared to the utility meter on the side of your house or the computer on your desk. The applications and comparisons can be extended to include weather stations and battery monitors. The combination of advanced computing power and software allows the GreenMeter to be a window to your energy demands.
Simply put the GreenMeter uses sensors to collect data. This data is then time-stamped and stored for immediate presentation and for historical analysis. Data storage is performed on the unit itself, on your computer and optionally on ICP’s web servers, so access is never a problem.
A fully equipped GreenMeter will monitor four AC power points, four DC power points and three weather related devices.
- Monitors
- Up to four DC power sources; Volts 0-70Vdc, Amps 130A
- Battery state of charge eg. Amp hours, amp hours remaining
- Up to four AC power lines eg. kilowatts and kilowatt hours
- Measures temperature, sun/irradiance and wind speed
The optional web based monitoring service for your solar energy system includes:
- Personalized Sunsei solar lifestyle home page
- Financial analysis tools for investment, revenue and payback period
- Green house gas saving tools that describes your Carbon Footprint
- Daily email reports on performance
PC software(GUI) description
This PC based application will appeal to the more technical user or those not connected to the internet. The software will run in your web browser(IE/Firefox/Safari) but you do not need to be connected to the internet. Simply connect an Ethernet cable (or crossover cable-for direct connect). Many of the capabilities of this software are described below and screenshots are available by clicking on the 'software' tab above.
This software offers complete flexibility of remote monitoring of your renewable energy system. The Java based software application will run on most modern browsers including internet explorer, Firefox and Safari. Users should insure that they have the latest version of Java installed on their computer.
Data Storage
The GreenMeter measures and logs data at 15 minute intervals for all external sensors and can store this data for up to one year. In parallel, the GreenMeter communicates to a computer based software package that logs and stores data on your computer’s hard-drive. The software provides graphical analysis of real time and historical power production.
Other key software features:
- Data download to Excel file
- Variable data transmission interval for GSM network flexibility
- Battery monitoring; including time remaining in hours, amp hours remaining and watt hours remaining, as well as voltage.
- Green House Gas(GHG) savings; measured in pounds of CO2 diverted from the environment because you invested in a solar system
- Cost savings: displays the amount of cost you have diverted from your annual electricity bill
- Alarming; users can set thresholds to monitor so alarms conditions are set when thresholds are crossed
- Messaging; users can input their email or cell phone numbers and receive messages on system performance
Data Interval
Sometimes you may want to connect the GreenMeter on a network that is very busy or very expensive. The software allows you to vary the interval for data transmission so that, for example, if you were using a GSM network you would pay per bit of transmitted data and you might like to slow down the transmission rate to save money.
One-to-Many
The one-to-many software allows industrial customers to access up to 100 GreenMeters on your network. This software is a connection oriented and has single instance capabilities. That is, from the same window there is a pull down menu where you will find a list of the GreenMeters you have access to. When you select a GreenMeter from this menu, a connection is established and you are able to view the parameters of this GreenMeter.
Networking capability
Each GreenMeter has a standard Ethernet port to be used for connection to a networked device like a router or Ethernet switch using a standard Ethernet cable. Using the Ethernet port users can connect their computer directly to the GreenMeter using an ethernet ‘cross over cable’.
Wireless Capability
Through the GreenMeter’s standard Ethernet port user can connect external devices like a GSM data modem so sites that are ‘unconnected’ but still near populated areas or major motorways and highways can be monitored. Eg. Multitech makes a GSM compatible modem that when equipped with a SIM card from your local GSM provider can be connected for GreenMeter monitoring.
Web Software Description
This optional hosted service will appeal to users who want to demonstrate or show off their commitment to the environment by maintaining a permanent webpage dedicated to logging and displaying the power production of your renewable energy system. Kids can compare their home installations from their classrooms. Companies can use a widescreen TV in their lobby to show the power being produced on their rook tops.
The hosted monitoring service allows viewing of your system performance on any computer that is connected to the internet. You can book mark the URL and access whenever you want or even set it as your home page. Data is stored on ICP servers. The web and the GUI can be used simultaneously.
These screenshots show the remote display of the Green Meter using the optional web-based software access. The web-based display shows DC power generation, AC power usage and/or supply from the electric company, plus data from any environmental sensors that might be connected such as the temperature, wind speed or irradiance.
In addition, the software shows payback and savings calculators, revenue generation (if power is sold back to the grid), the reduction in environmental impact through carbon reduction.
The desktop software is included in the price of the meter. The hosted, web-based software is optional - order part number ICP 61700
In addition, the software shows payback and savings calculators, revenue generation (if power is sold back to the grid), the reduction in environmental impact through carbon reduction.
The desktop software is included in the price of the meter. The hosted, web-based software is optional - order part number ICP 61700
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