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OpenEnergyMonitor emonTx4

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category smart_meters
manufacturer OpenEnergyMonitor
model emonTx4
product_family AVR-DB hardware family (emonTx4, emonPi2, emonTx5)
product_status active
region GLOBAL

Electrical

accuracy_class Class 1 (IEC 62053-21) / Class B (EN 50470-3)
accuracy_combined_tolerance_pct ±1.2% %
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 48
adc_resolution_bits 12 bit
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 34
analog_input_range_v 0 - 1.024V V
emonTx4 — docs/other_sensors.md — line 71
bidirectional True
bidirectional_metering True
cpu AVR128DB48
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 32
ct_input_count 6
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 17
current_only_mode True
emonTx4 — docs/firmware.md — line 60
datalogging_period_s 9.8 s
emonTx4 — docs/configuration.md — line 24
default_radio_group 210
emonTx4 — docs/configuration.md — line 22
default_radio_node_id 17
emonTx4 — docs/configuration.md — line 21
energy_persisted_on_reboot True
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 20
extension_options ESP8266, ESP32, Pi Pico & Pi Zero
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 27
firmware_options 8
emonTx4 — docs/firmware.md — line 9
indoor_outdoor Indoor use only
emonTx4 — docs/emontx4_emonbase_install.md — line 44
length_mm 65 mm
emonTx4 — readme.md — line 23
line_frequency_hz 50 or 60 Hz
emonTx4 — docs/configuration.md — line 80
max_ct_channels_with_expander 12
emonTx4 — docs/firmware.md — line 15
max_current_a 65.0
mcu_flash 128 kb flash
emonTx4 — readme.md — line 11
measurement_type Current Transformer (CT)
minimum_pulse_period_ms 100 ms
emonTx4 — docs/configuration.md — line 25
node_id_selection DIP Switch to select node id
emonTx4 — readme.md — line 19
phase_count 1
power_supply USB-C power
emonTx4 — readme.md — line 20
radio_encryption Encryption is enabled by default
emonTx4 — docs/technical.md — line 55
radio_formats LowPowerLabs (Default & Recommended)
emonTx4 — docs/technical.md — line 13
radio_frequency_mhz 433 MHz
emonTx4 — docs/configuration.md — line 23
radio_module RFM69CW
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 37
sampling continuous sampling
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 19
supported_ct_types 333mV voltage output CT sensors
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 17
terminal_block_inputs 3
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 23
three_phase_system_type 3-phase, 4-wire systems only
emonTx4 — docs/firmware.md — line 56
three_phase_voltage_sensing True
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 22
usb_uart_converter CP2102
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 36
voltage_input emonVs precision voltage sensor input
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 18
voltage_input_connector RJ11
emonTx4 — docs/emontx4_emonbase_install.md — line 92
voltage_rating_v 230.0

Physical / mechanical

enclosure_material aluminium
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 28

Installation

mounting Wall-mount
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 28

Environment

max_temperature_sensors 6
emonTx4 — docs/other_sensors.md — line 35
operating_temperature_max_c 60.0
operating_temperature_min_c -25.0
rj45_pulse_temperature_port RJ45 socket for pulse counting and DS18B20 temperature sensors
emonTx4 — docs/overview.md — line 24

Interfaces & connectors

communication RS485 Modbus RTU
device_type 6-channel CT energy monitoring transmitter node (433 MHz radio)

Documents

technical-manual emonTx4 documentation (read the docs)
technical-manual emonTx4 overview / technical spec
technical-manual emonTx4 — docs/configuration.md
technical-manual emonTx4 — docs/emontx4_emonbase_install.md
technical-manual emonTx4 — docs/firmware.md
technical-manual emonTx4 — docs/other_sensors.md
technical-manual emonTx4 — docs/overview.md
technical-manual emonTx4 — docs/technical.md
technical-manual emonTx4 — readme.md