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 The Wattmon (short for Watt Monitor) is a highly flexible and versatile platform which can be configured for countless applications. The in-built web server provides all of the tools necessary to customize the device. No programming is required to set up actions based on various triggers, which can control <tooltip title="Input/Output">I/O</tooltip> lines, send emails and more. The Wattmon (short for Watt Monitor) is a highly flexible and versatile platform which can be configured for countless applications. The in-built web server provides all of the tools necessary to customize the device. No programming is required to set up actions based on various triggers, which can control <tooltip title="Input/Output">I/O</tooltip> lines, send emails and more.
  
-It is well suited for energy monitoring, but it can do much more. Unlike most internet-enabled data loggers, the Wattmon does not only upload data to a cloud server but also stores it locally on an SD Card. The real power of the device lies in the automation of outputs or alerts based on inputs from the data being logged. It has been designed to be used by non-programmers. But it can easily be customized for any need, as it includes a powerful OS, a set of [[:uPHP]] functions for scripting, a cron scheduler, a File Manager and a built-in File Editor.+It is well suited for energy monitoring, but it can do much more. Unlike most internet-enabled data loggers, the Wattmon does not only upload data to a cloud server but also stores it locally on an SD Card. The WattmonMEGA is capable of storing several years worth of data locally. However, it can also upload the logged data to the Wattmon Energy Monitoring Solution (EMS) which is a customizable cloud portal that displays real-time data in the form of graphs and widgets. Multiple devices are integrated into the EMS interface, providing for monitoring of large installations. Users can select the parameters they wish to monitor and create separate accounts for individual clients. Data can be downloaded in CSV format. 
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 +The real power of the device lies in the automation of outputs or alerts based on inputs from the data being logged. It has been designed to be used by non-programmers. A simple configuration tool allows for the setting up of the device quickly for a range of inverters and 
 +energy meters from various manufacturers. 
 + 
 +The Wattmon currently has drivers for devices from the following manufacturers:  //ABB, Consul Neowatt, Delta, Eastron, Fronius, Growatt, Hitachi, Huawei, Ingeteam, Kaco, Kernel Sistemi, L&T, Polycab, Refusol, Schneider, Secure, SMA, SolarEdge, Solis Ginlong, Sungrow, Zeversolar ... and more//. 
 + 
 +The Wattmon is compatible with a very wide range of [[Modules]] and [[Accessories]] that are available from us or 3rd-party manufacturers. 
 + 
 +The Wattmon hardware and software platform is the most flexible in the industry. The Wattmon can be used for **//any//** application in monitoring, control and data logging for the <tooltip title="Internet of Things">IoT</tooltip>. But particularly noted applications include: 
 +  * **Inverter Monitoring** - Inspect generation and efficiency of gridtie and hybrid inverters 
 +  * **AC Power Monitoring** - Supervise load and performance of substations and mini-grids 
 +  * **Off-Grid Battery Monitoring** - Observe battery voltage, current, SoC, charging trends and health over time 
 +  * **[[:power_control|Zero Export & DG Protection]]** - Reduce active output power of multiple inverters to regulate energy generation. 
 + 
 +The Wattmon is used for monitoring Grid-Tie, Hybrid and Off-Grid setups, Solar Water Pumping, Building Loads ... and it is a manufacturer-agnostic [[:power_control|Zero Feed-in and Diesel Generator Protection]] solution compatible with the leading inverter brands of today.
  
 ====Four Wattmon Variations=== ====Four Wattmon Variations===
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 {{.wattmons:20141009_wattmon_20180903_screenshot_from_datasheet_.jpg?60|The Original Wattmon}}The original [[.wattmons:Wattmon]] is no longer being produced. {{.wattmons:20141009_wattmon_20180903_screenshot_from_datasheet_.jpg?60|The Original Wattmon}}The original [[.wattmons:Wattmon]] is no longer being produced.
  
-{{.wattmons:20151013_wattmonpro_20180831_screenshot_from_datasheet_.jpg?60|WattmonPro with Huawei USB Dongle}}The **[[.wattmons:WattmonPRO]]** was introduced next, as a more flexible device with multiple interfaces, built in <tooltip title="Input/Output">I/O</tooltip> ports and 128KB RAM. +{{.wattmons:20180906_wattmonpro_20180907_screenshot_from_datasheet_.jpg?60|WattmonPro}}The **[[.wattmons:WattmonPRO]]** was introduced next, as a more flexible device with multiple interfaces, built in <tooltip title="Input/Output">I/O</tooltip> ports and 128KB RAM. 
  
-{{.wattmons:20170525_wattmonmini_20180902_rotation_.jpg?60|WattmonMINI}}The **[[.wattmons:WattmonMINI]]** is a reduced version of the WattmonPRO with a single Modbus RTU port.+{{.wattmons:20180906_wattmonmini-dc_20180907_screenshot_from_datasheet_.jpg?60|WattmonMINI}}The **[[.wattmons:WattmonMINI]]** is a reduced version of the WattmonPRO with a single Modbus RTU port. No longer Produced.
  
 {{.wattmons:20170525_wattmonmega.png?60|WattmonMEGA}}The **[[.wattmons:WattmonMEGA]]** has 512KB RAM, 100mbps Ethernet, and operates at 200MHz making it over twice as fast as the PRO. {{.wattmons:20170525_wattmonmega.png?60|WattmonMEGA}}The **[[.wattmons:WattmonMEGA]]** has 512KB RAM, 100mbps Ethernet, and operates at 200MHz making it over twice as fast as the PRO.
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 +{{:hardware:wattmonmini3_small.jpg?60|WattmonMINI3}}The **[[.wattmons:WattmonMINI3]]** has 512KB RAM, 100mbps Ethernet.
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 +====Quick Start Guide====
 +
 +The Quick Start Guide is a regularly updated manual that sheds light on some of the basic and/or essential configuration for all the Wattmons running the latest WattmonOS version.
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 +  * **{{.wattmons:wattmon_quick_start_guide.pdf|Quick Start Guide}}**
 +
 +
  
 ====User Manuals==== ====User Manuals====
  
-These User Manuals are helpful for any of the Wattmons:((These User Manuals are somewhat "dated", having been written during times when the newer Wattmons had not yet been released, and they sometimes feature or show specific [[hardware:Modules]] or [[:Hardware]] that are obsolete (no longer available). However, the OS is the same for all of the Wattmons. Therefore the hardware differences are the only thing to keep in mind when using these manuals, especially the [[.wattmons:WattmonMINI|MINI]] which does not have the additional <tooltip title="Input/Output">I/O</tooltip> ports that are provided on the [[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|PRO]] and [[.wattmons:WattmonMEGA|MEGA]].))+These User Manuals, while initially written specifically for the [[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|WattmonPRO]], are helpful for any of the Wattmons:((These User Manuals are somewhat "dated," having been written during times when the newer Wattmons had not yet been released, and they sometimes feature or show specific [[hardware:Modules]] or [[:Hardware]] that are obsolete (no longer available). However, the OS is the same for all of the Wattmons. Therefore the hardware differences are the only thing to keep in mind when using these manuals, especially the [[.wattmons:Wattmon|Original Wattmon]] and [[.wattmons:WattmonMINI]] which do not have the additional <tooltip title="Input/Output">I/O</tooltip> ports that are provided on the [[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|WattmonPRO]] and [[.wattmons:WattmonMEGA|WattmonMEGA]].))
  
-  * **{{.wattmons:20170323_wattmon_quick_start_guide_pro_mini_.pdf|Quick Start Guide}}** ([[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|PRO]] and [[.wattmons:WattmonMINI|MINI]]) +  * **{{.wattmons:20160408_wattmonpro_installation_manual_0_overview_rev1.0_.pdf|Overview}}** 
-  * **{{.wattmons:20160408_wattmonpro_installation_manual_0_overview_rev1.0_.pdf|Overview}}** ([[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|PRO]]) +  * **{{.wattmons:20160408_wattmonpro_installation_manual_1_hardware_installation_.pdf|Chapter 1, Hardware Installation}}** 
-  * **{{.wattmons:20160408_wattmonpro_installation_manual_1_hardware_installation_.pdf|Chapter 1, Hardware Installation}}** ([[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|PRO]]) +  * **{{.wattmons:20160408_wattmonpro_installation_manual_2_connecting_.pdf|Chapter 2, Connecting to the Web Interface}}** 
-  * **{{.wattmons:20160408_wattmonpro_installation_manual_2_connecting_.pdf|Chapter 2, Connecting to the Web Interface}}** ([[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|PRO]]) +  * **{{.wattmons:20160706_wattmonpro_installation_manual_3_using_the_os_rev1.0_.pdf|Chapter 3, Using the Wattmon Operating System}}** 
-  * **{{.wattmons:20160706_wattmonpro_installation_manual_3_using_the_os_rev1.0_.pdf|Chapter 3, Using the Wattmon Operating System}}** ([[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|PRO]]) +  * **{{.wattmons:20160811_wattmon_troubleshooting.pdf|Troubleshooting}}**
-  * **{{.wattmons:20160811_wattmon_troubleshooting.pdf|Troubleshooting}}** ([[.wattmons:WattmonPRO|PRO]])+
  
 ====Why Wattmon?=== ====Why Wattmon?===
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