I need to measure using clamps how?

by Paulus on

Hi,

I have a very high powerconsumption I can't explain.
Therefore I want to monitor each seperate group individually to determine where this high powerconsumption is comming from.

I already use a Fluksometer device which monitors my total power consumption throug a P1 connector.

Can I use this device also to measure with clamps without breaking down my existing setup?

Any advice would help.

Thanks.

Paul

‹ Gas reading on Actaris G4RF1 Flukso with Watts Clever clamps ›
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gebhardm |

Refer to https://www.flukso.net/content/fluksometer-v2b
Answer is Yes
The clamp setup is the FLM's intentional one (followed by using impulse meters, either current, water or gas); the P1-thing was just added later, replacing a previous RS-485 option which never got "flying" - so, just add sensors (up to five - for the v2b FLM this is either 3 clamps + 2 impulse or 1 clamp+4 impulse devices) to your convenience (let an electrician install them - your insurance will thank you). But be aware that only the FLM-store clamps will work instantly as the impedance of these has to match the input channels.

So, in total an FLM v2b can have up to 3 (1) clamps, 2 (4) impulse meters and a P1 connected...

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Paulus |

Thanks a lot, I'll order them then!!

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bazzle |

If your an Electrician .......... you could just use the CC and put around wire from each fuse (circuit breaker) and measure each circuit.

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Paulus |

Hi,
that's exactly what I'm gonna do!

I already have a handheld device which I use for measurement but it can't sum consumption over a longer period of time.... Only real-time is measured.

Also I like the idea to have the data in my computer for analyzing.

I've ordered three clamps to speed up my investigation (I have 9 fuses). I'm curious how the flukso web-interface looks when I leave the P1 connector connected together with the three clamps (is it possible???)

Thanks.

Paul

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petur |

you will just see additional graphs :)

(I use 3 clamps and pulse to monitor total + some specific circuits - nice to investigate the effect of certain investments)

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Paulus |

3 clamps received and installed. Works fine. I'll have to work myself through 12 fuses so it will take some time to analyse everything to come to some conclusion concerning my high energy usage....

Is it possibe to export data from my flukso to i.e. .csv ??

Thanks.

Paul