Home Energy Meter Aeotec by Aeon Labs ZW095

[Monk]

Thank you all for this thread! It was MStrickland that got me the right direction.
I only got through 3 adds / removals using the Z-tool utility before I came upon this thread.

I was also getting ther error:
"The device at node X should result in 2 child devices being created, but the node interrogation currently has 0. This may still result in a successful child creation.

Warning An error (B) was reported attempting to get multi-channel or multi-instance information from node X".

The answer for me was to re-add using the "Add Unsecure" option from the app.
It is also worth noting again that the current sensor probes do NOT need to be connected in order to have a successful Z-Wave inclusion.

[mstrickland]

I did get it working

I get the Aeotec energy monitor working. There was a debate with HS Tech Support and the Aeotec Tech Support that maybe there was a problem with the firmware version but the latest HS version and the latest energy monitor firmware do work. The HS Tech Support had a slightly older energy monitor with a little older firmware.

I finally just un-installed and re-installed enough times and it started working and recognized all of the child devices. I am not sure what I did to get it working. If I remember the last time I installed it that it took a couple of minutes for all of the child devices to appear. I may have also restarted HS. I tried about 15 times before I got it to work.

Aeotec Tech Support confirmed that you need to included the module as non-secure AND it was OK to disconnect the clamps (that I already had installed in the breaker box) so I could take the module and get it closer to the Z-Wave interface.

I used Z-tool to include the device. If it fails be sure to remove it before trying again.

[thestosh]

The log file always says this when doing an include or node scan:

The device at node 54 should result in 2 child devices being created, but the node interrogation currently has 0. This may still result in a successful child creation.

Did you get this working? I'm getting the same error and lack of child devices.

[chocolat89]

can't get any value on the volt and ampere display

Hello,
i can't get any value on the volt and ampere display...watts and watts/hour
works
any idea ?
Also how can i set kw value, ideally
two different rates for night and day.
Thank you

[mstrickland]

Check Boxes - BUT

In reference to the #8 post in this thread.

I do NOT have the list of child devices for Volts, Amps, Watts with the little lightning icons on the left on the screen shot on the top of the three images. Only the root device is listed.

The second screen shot with the little checkboxes (Meter (A) Clamp 2 does appear but no matter what I check and save nothing appears except the root device in the the list of child devices with the little lightening icons.

I am working with HS Tech support since this is a brand new device ordered from them. They send me a screen shot of their device node and it is an older firmware and has other differences. I think maybe the new device is not compatible with the latests Z-Wave controller plug in.

Normally when installed it is NOT associated with HomeSeer and I have have to make that setting.

The log file always says this when doing an include or node scan:

The device at node 54 should result in 2 child devices being created, but the node interrogation currently has 0. This may still result in a successful child creation.

and

An error (B) was reported attempting to get multi-channel or multi-instance information from node 54


I have added and removed the device probably 15 times.

[outbackrob]

Look at post #8 above. Go into the settings and see if any boxes are checked.

[mstrickland]

Cannot get Home Energy Monitor to install

I have a new ZW095-A and when I try to include it I only get a root device.

I have removed and re-added a dozen times. I even moved the ZW095 to within 1 foot of the Z-NetOne Z-Wave interface but that made no difference. I have added with Z-Tool and on the Z-NetOne Web page in HomeSeer.

I get errors in the log that says:
The device at node 50 should result in 2 child devices being created, but the node interrogation currently has 0. This may still result in a successful child creation.

Warning An error (B) was reported attempting to get multi-channel or multi-instance information from node 50

I am running the current version of HomeSeer and the latest Z-Wave plugin.

Any tricks would be appreciated.

[devoir]

Voltage

jh308,

Thanks for the kWh summary I look forward to seeing you analysis.


Does the unt also clip on or have connections to each phase? How well do they work?


Devoir

[Jh308]

Update

I wanted to update you, I have a few days of data now and I was able to compare the meter generated HS3 energy graph/usage to my utility company website usage graphics, thay match completely for trending up and down, the actual KWH also seems to be VERY close. I won't know the complete monthly accuracy until the end of January when I have a full month of data. But thought you might want to know that it does appear to be right in line with what the utility company is reading.

I feel it is providing great info. For example, I see a huge spike at 6:30 every morning, only one item in my house could be causing it. I also notice a little increase in KWH every 2 to 3 hours then drops back down
I was already thinking about replacing this item which by my description, like me you assume it is the water heater. My morning shower followed by maintaining a 60 gallon tank hot for 24 hrs till my next shower.

So I plan on getting another unit, just to monitor large loads to assist me in determining the ROI and possibly go to tankless LP HW. Then monitor the Stove and Dryer, who knows how much this could help me save over a 2 to 3 year period. It's nice to have the data to support spending money, to save money.

[devoir]

Jh308

Excellent Post.... I appreciate the information you shared... This is the kind of information I wanted from the Aeotech on this device.... Looks like it will do a great job in this application for you..

[Jh308]

Meter data

Attached are three snapshots of the meter data.

I plan on adding one for the Hot Tube just so I can see how much it alone costs me, currently it's drained so no need soon.

I am also testing the plug module, Aeotec ZW096, currently it's on my Christmas tree and also collects power usage, KWH,W,I,V May use these for submetering.. Unfortunately I purchased GE zwave light switches before I really knew what was possible, in time I will replace them with ones that provide energy usage.

But for now the main will have to do.

[devoir]

jh308


thanks for reporting on the status of what you see......


I am interested in this device... once you get your setup the way you like please post a few screen shot ... I want to see how you applied it..



Devoir

[Jh308]

HS3 Energy

If you have this installed or other devices like plug load relays that have energy monitoring built in, you can use the View/Energy and get monitor usage usage and cost (if you enter your cost per kwh as I mentioned above)

One final answer to your questions, It appears it will handle 4/0 awg wire

Hope this helps.

[Jh308]

Under the root device - Zwave -Settings you can configure the value reporting by placing the Parameters in groups, each group has a time value for reporting.

Watts a I are reporting every 10 seconds
KWH and V every 120

I mention this because I had to add the V and I to a group to have them update, only W and KWH were assigned after setup and importing of the meters config.

[Jh308]

Parameters

I installed one of these last night. By no means do I think this is utility grade, but I am very pleased with the data from the last 12 hours.
I looked at my utility bill for the last few months and determined the average cost per KWH and updated the HS3 default setting under settings. I also compared the voltage it is reporting to my calibrated Fluke. within a tenth of a volt for mine. I didn't have my clamp on but will be checking that as well.
The children/Parameters that are available

Amps 1
Amps 2
Watts 1
Watts 2
KWH 1
KWH 2

Volts 1
Volts 2 (faked I believe, only tap for V is power plug or single breaker Tap, so V1 is used for both