GxTracker GXT Power Kit
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1. City Claremont State California X Zip code 91711 Select Save amp Continue to proceed to The second step is the GxTracker Configuration The user if first asked to input the GES ID numbers of the Temperature Sensors Use the pull down menus to select the GES ID number for your tem perature sensors These ID numbers are found beneath the barcode on the yellow bird bands wrapped around the sensor cables and should also be recorded on your installation Diagram The pull down menus are pre populated with only the sensors included in your kit Your System Se GxTracker GSHP System Alerts amp User Information Configuration Information Notifications Temperature Sensors Entering Leaving Ground Loop x M Heat Pump 1 G11099 G11112 x Heat Pump 2 G11115 G11118 7 w Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual The second GxTracker Configuration screen is Power Meter Sensors DASHBOARD SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE Your System Settings GxTracker GSHP System Alerts amp User Information Configusftion Information Notifications Power Meter Sensors Zompressor CT Model Auxiliary CT Model Heat Pump 1 G001 1 x Elkor i Snail VC 50 on 240VAC w G001 3 x Elkor i Snail VC 100 on 220VAC Heat Pump 2 G001 2 v Elkor i Snail VC 50 on 240VAC wiy 7 Loop Pump SSS x a E There are three types of power meter sensors2. Gr und Energy SUPPORT GxTracker The Geoexchange Tracker GXT Power Kit INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL Ground Energy Support LLC 2 Washington Street Suite 217 Dover NH 03820 www groundenergy com GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Contents The GxTracke rs o cccccccessscescescesescescccscescsccscscsecsceacsesaceacsssaessessssesacsacsecacsacsessecacsscaesacsesacsaceacecaceacssateaeereas 3 instalation Meucon S eese T TTE 3 Step 1 Install GxTracker Gateway cccecccccsececsesecceseececceceececsccacsessceecaceesaceesaceesaceesacsesaeevaceevseeecsecereeaten 5 Step 2 Install Temperature Sensors ssssessesersserreserresrrresrrrsrrrssrrnsrtrsrtrustresrrrssteustresrtesrtesseresrteseereseresreens 6 Step 2a Connect Temperature Sensors to EWT and LWT water pipes ccccceseccessceeeseceeeseeeeenees 6 Step 2b Connect Temperature Sensors tO Gateway cccccccssscceeecccesecsceneceeeeeeseeeeeeeueceeeueceneeeeeensss 7 Step 3 Install Current Transducer S CTS cccccccccsseccccsscsseceeececcusecsseeecseeeueesseeeeceseeeceeseeueeseseeeeeseenes 8 Step 3a Install CTs on Circuit Wire s in Electrical Panel cccccccccssseccceceeseccceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 8 Step 3b Connect CT s Gateway via 8 channel converter GeVICE ccccccceeecccceeeesseeeeeseseeeeseeeeeeeeeas 8 Step 4 Register the GxTracker cceccsccscessesescescssescescccscescsecsecscescsecsceessesaceassesacsacsesaecac
3. Learn More gt Learn More gt i a Gxtracker Data O N ar 31 12 1 1 1 9 12 4 1 1 a Conventional fuel Explore additional needed to produce GxTracker data GeoExchange products Learn More gt Learn More gt RENEWABLE M A C5 O ENERGY Se lt EQUIVALENTS GROUND MBTUS FUEL OIL GALLONS NAT GAS CF ELECTRIC KWH PROPANE GALLONS REMOVED 3471 2 31 4 3698 9 1017 4 41 2 STORED 161 7 1 5 172 3 47 4 1 9 The Dashboard displays GSHP system geoexchange data MBTUs exchanged with the ground over a user specified time period fuel equivalents for the selected time period and relevant GSHP system alerts GSHP installers with multiple GxTracker installations will first be di rected to the Console page From this page the user is shown the locations of all GxTracker installations and if any of these installations are in an alarm state The user can then select the GxTracker installation of interest 6 Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual There are five other navigational tabs Settings Savings Data Performance and Di agnostics Selecting the Settings tab allows you to view and edit the information you in put when registering your GxTracker see pp 10 14 of this User s Manual Selecting the Data tab allows you to view raw data from the sensor devices Fen Use this tool to adjust the time window Ground Energ SUPPORT My Install
4. these data will be useful to interpret trends and improve the overall understanding of GSHP technology under differ ent climatic conditions While the electric rate is optional if you have a special rate through your utility you can input it here and it will be used to compute your operating cost Be sure to update it regularly so that your computed costs are accurate If you do not have a special rate and would like to rely on the values GES obtains from the Dept of Energy DoE for your region please leave this field blank Design Parameters optional Balance heat 65 0 Balance cool 65 0 Geo peak heat 30 0 Geo peak cool 60 0 Design temperature heat 3 0 Design temperature cool 900 0 Design Parameters optional Please check with your GSHP installer or designer if applicable about the above six design parame ters It is important to note that Geo peak heat and Geo peak cool are related to the heat pump geoexchange component of the total building load Oon Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual The fourth and final step in registering your GxTracker is the Alerts amp Notifications screen The first alert time elapsed since data stopped reporting is a matter of persanal preference You will be noti fied at your email address Please consult with your GSHP installer for help determining the criteria for the other alerts Your System Settings Ed User
5. 2 over 92 days starting March 22 2012 somone lbw Costs Compared to Other Systems 2 318 E Ea amp A O as Electric Heat Fuel Oil Natural Gas Propane Your Geothermal Heat Pump Your Cost eae Dollars Saved f nam NH 2 over 92 days starting March 22 2012 277 238 285 bisa Carbon Saving Offset kg for Durham NH 2 Electric Heat Fuel Oil Natural Gas ver 92 days starting March 22 2012 Heating Cooling Costs Operating costs are computed based on measured heat pump runtime and either measured e g Wattnode or modeled using heat pump specifica tions power consumption These operating costs are shown in the right hand column of the Costs graph and compared with the cost of the equivalent quantity of conven tional fuels Cost Savings The Operating Cost electricity of the GSHP system is subtracted from the cost of producing an equivalent amount of heating cooling with conven tional fuels To adjust the period over which savings are calculated use the date range tool at the top of the page Carbon Savings are computed by subtracting the carbon that would have been emitted to produce an equivalent amount of heating cooling from conventional fuel sources from the amount of carbon emitted to produce the electricity for the GSHP system during the selected time period 8 Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual System Performance The Performance t
6. G10084 1 entering water temp 64 06 F G10088 1 temperature device 63 39 F Gi0105 1 Compressor 0 00 W G10106 1 hot water electric 0 00 W G10107 1 Auxiliary 0 00 W G10083 2 temperature device 63 61 F 20 Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Support amp Troubleshooting For answers to commonly asked questions please visit the Support and Help Desk sections of the GES website Asa GxTracker owner you can access the Help Desk from the top right menu on your Dashboard or from the Support page Ground Energy DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS WELCOME Welcome to the GxTrack Dashboard This page contains basic operating f ton about your her tem and a central p lt f ber of ted dz prod TODAY S WEATHER Degrees Farenheit Current Forecast 60 High Low 66 34 i s Logout Support amp Help Desk My Installs DOWNLOAD CSV DATA DATA DIAGNOSTICS GEO EXCHANGE ect 93 12 2013 mans D00000 ime Range MBTU DAY FOR PARRISGEO 42 days starting January 29 2013 D X 20 i 7 j a Sources National Weather Service wunderground com i Explanation a0 lt The thermal energy Heating amp cooling h exchanged with the oad based on ground outdoor temperature a z 0 y f More gt on 10 Mar 13 Mar 13 Mar 13 Learn ore Learn More gt conventional fue Explore additiona neeced to p
7. Information GxTracker GSHP System Alerts amp Configuration Information Notifications Alerts sent to joemanual gmail net If data is not reported for a period of 10 hours notify me An air filter has gone more than 600 0 hours since its last service The loop servicing your GSHP system has run for a total of 450 0 hours since its last service High loop temperature close to operating limit 80 0 F Low loop temperature freeze protection or poor efficiency 400 F DISCLAIMER GxTracker Alerts are provided as an auxiliary component of the GxTracker data collection and analysis system They are not intended to replace regular maintenance by a qualified professional nor should they be relied upon as the sole means for system maintenance and troubleshooting The ability of the GxTracker system to issue alerts depends on the continuity of data reporting by the Gateway and the proper installation and configuration of sensors GxTracker Alerts are for informational purposes only and should not be used to automate the control of a GSHP system Ground Energy Support LLC assumes no li ability for any losses incurred that may result from either issuing Alerts or failure to issue Alerts After completing the Configuration Process you will be directed to the Diagnostics screen shows the status of your sensors XML Status and their most recent readings Responses These screens are useful for troubleshooting sensor connection
8. plug are also helpful in seeing if the gateway has successfully connected to the router If both lights are off there is no Ethernet connection If the green light is blinking a valid Ethernet connection has been established If the yellow light is blinking data trans mission is occurring a Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Appendix B Pin Assignments and GxTracker Wiring Conventions Each port is a standard 6 Wire RJ12 jack pinned for use with 1 Wire devices as follows 1 Wire Ethernet Activity 1 Wire RJ12 Jack Pinouts Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin 1 No Connection 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin 2 No Connection Pin 3 1 Wire Signal Data Pin 4 Ground Pin 5 No Connection Pin 6 5V Out e The wiring convention for GES devices Orange 5V when necessary Blue Data White Blue stripe Ground e Temperature sensors use parasite power and reverse wiring phone con nector convention and are equipped with 4 conductor RJ 11 jacks e Wire equipped with 6 conductor RJ 12 jacks carry power on Pin 6 DO NOT EXTEND WITH 4 CONDUCTOR PHONE LINE CONNECTORS 0 a Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC
9. 38 1 run on off off G10081 1 leaving water temp 64 29 F G10084 1 entering water temp 64 06 F G10088 1 temperature device 63 39 F Gi0105 1 Compressor 0 00 W G10106 1 hot water electric 0 00 W G10107 1 Auxiliary 0 00 W G10083 2 temperature device 63 61 F ps Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Step 5 View GxTracker Data and Analyses After completing the registration process users logging in to www groundenergy com will be immediately directed to the homepage of the GES website which is the Dashboard Note that you will not see much displayed immediately after registering your GxTracker because not much if any data may have been collected yet Welcome Back Logout we OCs c eoe Sd a a so Ground Energ A PPORT My Installs DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS DOWNLOAD CSV DATA WELCOME GEO EXCHANGE Select Select Export Welcome to the GxTracker Dashboard This End Date 05 01 2012 Time Range ogoogo Export page contains basic operating information about i gE SEER ENE eT OGRE MBTU DAY FOR DURHAM NH 2 30 days starting April 01 2012 point for a number of related data products TODAY S WEATHER Degrees Farenheit ry r a Current High Low Forecast 200 E Q 96 91 66 i F a aoe lis nalh k i S The thermal energy Heating amp cooling uj S exchanged with the load based on gt ground outdoor temperature rs
10. Tracker Installation Diagram in cluded with this kit 3 Wrap several layers of the insulation tape provided around the sensor and pipe 6 Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Step 2b Connect Temperature Sensors to Gateway Use the RJ 11 phone lines and connectors included in this kit to connect the tempera 1 ture sensors to the Gateway as shown below Use reducing connectors to join lines to gether so that no more than three 3 lines arrive at the Gateway Plug up to three data device lines into the Gateway ports labeled 1 Wire RJ12 2 Use cable ties to secure RJ 11 lines to pipes ducts or the wall with hooks according to your preference GxTracker Gateway Ground Energy Support LLC www groundenergy com Water In lt SSS S Ss Water Out gt 1 Entering Water Temperature EWT sensor 2 Leaving Water Temperature LWT sensor ee Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Step 3 Install Current Transducers CTs ELECTROCUTION HAZARD A certified electrician or experienced GSHP installer should in stall the Current Transducers in the electrical panel Step 3a Install CTs on Circuit Wire s in Electrical Panel 1 Turn off main breaker 2 Identify the circuit to be measured e g heat pump compressor auxiliary electric heat l
11. WT the difference between the temperature of water entering and leaving each heat pump delta T and daily GSHP runtimes Downloadable GxTracker data Cost savings and carbon offsets of the GSHP system as compared to traditional heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC systems available only when monitoring the temperature of entering and leaving fluid temperatures for each individual heat pump GES offers three GxTracker Kits GXT Basic GXT Power and GXT PowerPlus This Installation Manual describes the GXT Power Kit The GXT Power Kit monitors the temperature of fluids entering and leaving the heat pump s measures the electrical consumption of the heat pump s and auxiliary heat if present is best for dual and variable stage heat pumps and provides a BETTER level of accuracy for the measurement of heat pump power consumption Installation Instructions Before beginning installation make sure the following are available at the site Standard AC electrical outlet 120V Always on broadband internet connection An up to date web browser Supported browsers are Internet Explorer 8 or higher Firefox 3 6 or higher Chrome 5 or higher and Safari 4 or higher Your browser must have Javascript enabled Ooa Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Your GxTracker kit Includes the following components and connectors e GxTracker Ethernet Gateway and AC power adapte
12. ab illustrates several system performance and operational metrics for user selectable time period DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS Select Select End Date 04 06 2013 Time Range Fait 1y 6m 3m 1m aw 14 DURHAM NH 2 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FF days starting March 30 2013 Same Period Previous Year Heating Cooling Heating Cooling Degree Days 190 0 183 0 0 Total BTUs 1 761 630 0 2 449 272 0 Geoexchange 1 348 916 0 1 858 700 0 GEO 77 0 76 0 System Operating Cost 15 22 HEAT PUMP OPERATION 7 days starting March 30 EWT LWT On Off MBtuH 2013 Same Period Previous Year Heat Pump 1 32 92 F 52 81 F Off 0 0 51 hours 73 hours GROUND LOOP ee Temperature Date Time Max 93 38 F 04 01 2013 Min 36 73 F 04 03 2013 DATA EXPORT OPTIONS System Responses Daily Summaries Wattage Hot Water Accessory Values Heating and Cooling Degree Days are shown for the period of interest using your local weather data Total BTUs refers to the total heating and cooling benefit Under Heating Mode this is the sum of the energy removed from the ground loop and the thermal energy generated from running the compressor and represents the total heating load for the house Under Cooling Mode the Total BTUs is the Geoexchange minus the thermal energy produced by the compressor and represents the total cooling benefit to the house Minimum and maximum temperatures are tracked and the date on which the minimum and maximu
13. current switches current transducers and current transformers In this case current transducers CTs are used Use the pull down menus to select the GES ID number and model number of each CT e Using the pulldown menus under the Compressor and Auxiliary columns se lect the GES ID number of the Elkor i Snail VC current transducers e Using the pulldown menus under CT Model select the applicable current trans ducer and line voltage for each circuit e If installing a CT on the hot water circuit place the ID number in and CT model in the Compressor and CT Model slots labeled Loop Pump When finished select Save amp Continue to move on to Step 3 GSHP Information Ooa Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual GSHP System Information collects information about your heat pump system DASHBOARD SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE Your System Settings GxTracker GSHP System Alerts amp User Information Configuration Information Notifications Heat Pumps Manufacturer Model Flowrate If No Meter Present Pump 1 WaterFurnace Series 7 11 0 is E Pump 2 WaterFurnace Envision 5 Single Stage Split 6 0 Loop Information 7 Source Ground Type Closed Geometry Horizontal z Water only Fluid type Methanol 7 Percentage 10 Heat Pump Model Inputting the correct heat pump model is important for GES to correctly model electricity usag
14. e GES will use the manufacturer specifications to estimate the kWh consumption If your heat pump is not listed please contact us and we will work with the manufacturer to get the necessary information Heat Pump Flowrate A number of the GES data products rely upon an accurate value of the flowrate through each heat pump In most systems the flow rate is constant and set to a design value during the system commissioning process Check with your installer about the flowrate for each heat pump A commonly used rule of thumb is 3 gallons per minute per ton of capacity For example the flow through a 4 ton heat pump will often be set to 12 gallons per minutes If you are interested in measuring your flowrate s GES can provide some additional instructions Please contact us for more information about flowrate meas uring Loop Information Use the pulldown menus to select the data that best describe your GSHP loop Your GSHP installer installer can provide you with information as necessary O0 a Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Building Information optional Year built approximate Year GSHP installed GSHP system cost U S Dollars Conditioned space Sq Ft Electric rate 0 115 if kWh Building Information The building characteristics are optional and are not required for any of the current data products As GES compiles data from different geographic regions
15. essaeeaceesaecaceaeereas 9 Step 5 View GxTracker Data and Analyses cccccccesecsocesceseccceecsceecsccecsecsceesaceesaceesacsesaceesaeeesaeeasaceaeen 16 Suppor and TrouDleShoOotiNE serere r EN 21 Appendix A Connecting to the Internet with an Ethernet Cable Appendix B Connecting to the Internet with a Powerline Adapter PLA Ooa Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual The GxTracker The GxTracker the Geoexchange Tracker is an easy to install web based ground source heat pump GSHP heat pump performance monitoring system GSHPs are commonly referred to as geothermal heat pumps Using sensors equipped with One Wire technology the GxTracker measures GSHP system data and transmits the data through the user s internet connection to the GES website www groundenergy com Graphics illustrating the synthesized data are presented at GES s online data portal GxTracker users can see the following data and analyses at GES s online data portal The amount of renewable heat exchanged with the ground Geoexchange The amount of fossil fuels needed to produce an equivalent amount of thermal energy as the GSHP geoexchange Renewal Energy Equivalents Alerts when the GSHP system is operating outside the range of user specified condi tions Local weather conditions and forecasts Graphs of raw GxTracker data including entering and leaving water temperatures EWT and L
16. lyses at www groundenergy com Step 1 Install GxTracker Gateway 1 Wall mount the Gateway near a 120V electrical outlet and as close as possible to the site s heat pump s Alternatively the Gateway can be placed in a secure location off the ground such as on a shelf 2 Connect the Gateway to an electrical outlet with the AC power adapter cable The green PWR ACT LED will begin to flash at one second intervals indicating that the Gateway is operating normally 3 Connect the Gateway to your router by following the instructions shown in Appendix A ps Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Step 2 Install Temperature Sensors Step 2a Connect Temperature Sensors to EWT and LWT pipes 1 Secure temperature sensors to exposed metal on GSHP groundloop piping carrying water ENTERING EWT and LEAVING LWT the heat pump NOTE The accuracy of the GxTracker is dependent on securing the sensor to metal If the sensor is secured to PVC the GxTracker data and analyses will be inaccurate Use cable ties to attach temperature sensors to piping If full con tact of the temperature sensor with the metal pipe is difficult to achieve the gap between the sensor and the pipe can be filled in with afew pieces of thermal pad provided with the kit 2 Carefully record temperature sensor ID numbers found on barcode strip on cable near copper temperature sensor on the Gx
17. m for the period of interest are noted Data Export Options provides links to download tools for minute resolution data on system operation System Responses If applicable minute resolution data on Wattage Hot Water Generation and Accessory sensors area also available for download Daily Summaries in clude integrated values of degree days geoexchange kWh heat pump runtimes and hot wa ter generated if applicable 0 e Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Diagnostics Selecting XML Status within the Diagnostics tab shows which of the GES sensors are re porting DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS Your Sensor Status Responses Sensor XML Status as of 09 04 2013 10 55 AM GE ID Sensor Reporting G10038 3800000073234312 Yes G10081 6400000377728328 Yes G10084 2F00000377A5C728 Yes G10088 D20000037717F328 Yes G10105 9B0000000F6C541D Yes G10106 AFO000000F6EF11D Yes G10107 A90000000F68891D Yes G10083 3C0000037722AA28 Yes Selecting Responses within the Diagnostics tab shows the most recently reported value for each GES sensor The ime of the most recent data posting by the sensors is shown here DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS Your Sensor Status XML Status 2 Sensor Responses as o0K09 04 2013 10 58 AM GE ID Position Purpose Last Response G10038 1 run on off off G10081 1 leaving water temp 64 29 F
18. oop pump and or electric hot water Disconnect wire from the breaker Install current transducer CT on conductor wire as shown below CTs measure current magnitude and are not directionally dependent Reattach conductor wire to breaker 3 Repeat Step 2 for all circuits to be measured Step 3b Connect CTs to Gateway via 8 Channel Converter Device 1 Attach circuit wires to 8 channel VDC to 1 Wire Converter as shown below The Converter takes the voltage output from the current transducer s and converts it to a 1 Wire signal for the GxTracker Gateway The converter is powered off the GxTracker Gateway via the orange wire 2 IMPORTANT The cable provided with the VDC to 1 Wire Converter device has power on PIN6 of RJ 12 wire DO NOT EXTEND WITH 4 CONDUCTOR RJ 11 CONNECTORS Electrical Panel GES ID numbers for the CTs Boren se connected to a 8 channel device Transducer i consist of the root ID number white sticker on device followed by the channel number For VDC output of CIs example the ID numbers for the connect to channels 1 8 of the multi channel 8 channels of a device with an ID of G001 will be GO01 1 G001 2 etc Please carefully record device Ground of CTs are tied together with GND of Multichannel Device these ID numbers and their associated circuit on your Installation Diagram Connects GxTracker Gateway on RJ 12 line Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Po
19. problems and monitoring the responses of all sensors responses in one convenient location ee Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual The first screen displayed is the XML Status within the Diagnostics tab shows which of the GES sen sors are reporting Check to make sure all your installed sensors areveporting If not check the con nections you should hear a click Avhen connecting the RJ 11 lines into Cennectors and the Gateway For further troubleshooting help please see the Troubleshooting section of thiswmanual DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS Your Sensof Status xML Status gt A Responses Sensor XML Status as of 09 04 2013 10 55 AM GE ID Sensor Reporting G10038 3800000073234312 Yes G10081 6400000377728328 Yes G10084 2F00000377A5C728 Yes G10088 D20000037717F328 Yes G10105 S9BO0000000F6C541D Yes G10106 AFOOOOOOOF6EF11D Yes G10107 A90000000F68891D Yes G10083 3C0000037722AA28 Yes The second Diagnostics screen is Responses which displays the most recently reported value for each GES sensor The time of the most re ent data posting by the sensors is shown here This data is also helpful to make sure your GxTracker is installed correctly DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS Your Sensor Status XML Status Sensor Responses as of 09 04 2013 10 58 AM GE ID Position Purpose Last Response G100
20. r and 7 ft Ethernet cable e GxTracker Temperature Sensors 2 for each heat pump e A few extra pieces of thermal pad if needed for temperature sensor installation e Insulating tape to wrap around the installed temperature sensors e Current Transducer s e 8 Channel VDC to 1 Wire converter plus custom multi channel power cable e Connectors e RJ11 telephone line cords assorted lengths e RJ11 telephone line connectors assorted 2 to 1 and 1 1 connectors e Insulating tape e Cable ties e Documents e Installation Manual this document e GxTracker Installation Diagram The Packing Slip shows the exact contents of your GxTracker kit Other items that are useful for installing the GxTracker include Phillips screw driver Step stool Duct tape Flashlight Wire snippers for trimming cable ties a Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual The five basic steps for installing your GxTracker are as follows Step 1 Install GxTracker Gateway Connect Gateway to power source Connect Gateway to Router Step 2 Install Temperature Sensors Connect temp sensors to EWT and LWT pipe s Connect temp sensors to gateway with RJ11 connectors Step 3 Install Current Transducer s CTs Install CTs on circuit wire s in electrical panel Connect CTs to Gateway via 8 channel converter device Step 4 Register GxTracker at www groundenergy com Step 5 View data and ana
21. roduce GxTracker data GeoExchange products rn More gt er RENEWABLE oO nA O ENERGY g EQUIVALENTS GROUND MBTUS FUEL OIL GALLONS NAT GAS CF ELECTRIC KWH PROPANE GALLONS REMOVED 10990 0 99 6 11710 9 3221 2 130 5 STORED 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Once in the Help Desk you can select Knowledgebase for additional information about various issues or New Ticket to submit your own specific question to GES staff GES staff will respond to your question to the email you supplied when setting up your account Knowledgebase slic Logout es amp ee e erase Ground Energy SUPPORT DASHBOARD NEW TICKET KNOWLEDGEBASE YOUR OPEN TICKETS Gateway wont connect trying to submit a ticket with a queue New Ticket a Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Appendix A Connecting Gateway to Router with an Ethernet Cable Begin by attaching one end of the ethernet cable into the port labeled Ethernet on the GxTracker Gateway as shown below Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into a nearby ethernet port GxTracker Gateway 120V Outlet li Ethernet Connection a Next check your email to verify that the Gateway is communicating with the GES server GES will send an email to the user confirming that the Gateway is posting data Note The small square LEDs on either side of the Gateway s Ethernet
22. s Live te Help I DASHBOARD SETTINGS SAVINGS DATA PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTICS DOWNLGAD CSV DATA Temperatures for Barrington NH For 6 hours beginning June 21 2012 10 00 PM d Customize 1 00 W osta 1 i 49242 PM 0 56 r nsan 4 00 v 2 00 3 4 00 S 5 00 6 00 09 53 PM 11 16 PM 12 40 AM 02 03 AM 03 26 AM 04 50 AM Flow for Barrington NH For 6 hours beginning June 21 2012 10 00 PM 20 00 Tl Flow meter 1 E Flow mete 15 00 2 00 3 fso 0 00 11 00 PM 10 91 5 00 09 53 PM 11 16 PM 12 40 AM 02 03 AM 03 26 AM 04 50 AM GeoExchange Rate for Barrington NH For 6 hours beginning June 21 2012 10 00 PM E Heat Flow 1 WB Heat Flow 2 743 PM 11 16 PM 12 40 AM 02 03 AM 03 26 AM 04 50 AM he flowrate is measured by a flowmeter If a flowmeter is not installed the flow rate is set to the GSHP system design flowrate and flow duration is determined by the on off status of the eat pump as detected by a current transducer CT BtuH stands for thousands of Btus per hour and is commonly used to represent the amount of heat extracted from or rejected to the ground loop ow Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Selecting the Savings tab displays cost savings and carbon offsets as compared to other methods Of heating and cooling over a user specified time period DASHBOARD SAVINGS DATA COST SAVINGS Date Range Tool System Operating Costs for Durham NH
23. wer Installation Manual Step 4 Register the GxTracker Registration of the GxTracker is done online at the GES website Every GxTracker system is customized the individual application and thus the selections made during the GxTracker registration will vary The following example shows how a customer registers a GxTracker Begin by visiting the GES website www groundenergy com and selecting the Login tab in the upper right hand corner of the landing page Ground Energy LOGIN TO ACCESS YOUR GXTRACKER MONITORING DATA Geothermal System Monitoring When prompted enter your username and password provided on the GxTracker Installation Diagram Display name and address of the GSHP system The Display name is the name that will be shown on the user s data dashboard meeue oco_Joe ete Not member 8 Copyright 2014 Ground Energy Support LLC GxTracker GXT Power Installation Manual Once logged in you will be directed to the Settings tab of the GES website where you will conduct the registration process e first step is to input the requested User Information DASHBOARD DATA PERFORMANCE Ydur System Settings GxTracker GSHP System Alerts amp User Information Configuration Information Notifications Address Display name f you choose to be a Live Site on Our Geothermal L Address E GES s website this Display Name will be used to identify your site Address 2
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