Hi @mikezinsat,
Sorry for the delayed response. The only difference within the app (regarding Gen2 vs Gen1) will be the accuracy of reporting and some of the other upgrades (additional ports for CT’s, etc…). So the app has the same functionality between the two versions (including views and actions), but overall your reporting will be better with a Gen2.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to the Emporia Support team.
Thanks!
Emporia Support Team
PS: Here is a list of some of the key differences (from the hardware perspective) between Gen1 and Gen2
- Gen 2 is accurate within 2%. Gen 1 is accurate within 10%.
- Gen 2 measures current, voltage, and phase. Gen 1 only measures current.
- Gen 2 measures real power. Gen 1 measures apparent power, which can be exaggerated when monitoring things with a power factor below 1, like mini-splits, solar inverters, CFL light bulbs, and other inductive appliances.
- Gen 2 can resolve solar generation in real time. Gen 1 is delayed up to 15 seconds.
- Gen 2 implements a noise floor of 5W on its 200A and 50A CTs. Gen 1 implements a noise floor of 95W on its 200A CTs and 35W on its 50A CTs.
- Gen 2 can monitor up to 16 individual circuits. Gen 1 can monitor up to 8 with the addition of an expansion module.
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