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RESIDENTIAL SOLAR MONITORING SOLUTION The LGate 120 is a single-phase electronic watt-hour meter for the remote monitoring of solar photovoltaic systems. It features a smart communications module to automatically transmit meter data over cellular or Ethernet networks, allowing system owners and operators to easily manage distributed solar assets. The LGate 120 combines a revenue-grade, solid-state power meter with an advanced communications gateway. These components work in conjunction to remotely monitor the performance of residential solar energy installations regardless of panel or inverter type. The LGate 120 is a one-piece meter completely encased in a NEMA 3R-rated housing, which installs easily using a standard socket base. Performance data is uploaded in near-real-time to the Locus Energy SolarNOC™ monitoring platform, which provides a suite of tools and analytics for asset managers. LGate 120 Learn more about the LGate 120 at www.locusenergy.com DATA COLLECTION AC energy data is collected by the meter and passed to the communications module. Additional system performance data can be collected directly from meteorological sensors and supported inverters via available RS-485 or Zigbee interfaces. All data is stored in non-volatile memory and then automatically uploaded to the SolarNOC platform. NETWORK CONNECTIVITY The communications gateway inside the LGate 120 supports plug-and-play connectivity through a cellular or available Ethernet network connection. Once the unit is installed and powered on, it will immediately begin transmitting data via the cellular network without any configuration. The communications gateway can be alternatively configured to bypass the cellular mode so that it automatically routes uploads using wired connections. KEY FEATURES: • ANSI C12.20 power meter • RS-485 and Zigbee interfaces • UL 2735 listing available • 3G GSM, 4G LTE, or Ethernet connectivity • Over the air firmware updates • Easy, low-cost installation • Doesn’t require entrance into the building • Plug-and-play activation • LCD display
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RESIDENTIAL SOLAR MONITORING SOLUTION
The LGate 120 is a single-phase electronic watt-hour meter for the remote
monitoring of solar photovoltaic systems. It features a smart communications
module to automatically transmit meter data over cellular or Ethernet networks,
allowing system owners and operators to easily manage distributed solar assets.
The LGate 120 combines a revenue-grade, solid-state power meter with an advanced communications gateway. These
components work in conjunction to remotely monitor the performance of residential solar energy installations regardless of panel
or inverter type. The LGate 120 is a one-piece meter completely encased in a NEMA 3R-rated housing, which installs easily using
a standard socket base. Performance data is uploaded in near-real-time to the Locus Energy SolarNOC™ monitoring platform,
which provides a suite of tools and analytics for asset managers.
LGate 120
Learn more about the LGate 120 at www.locusenergy.com
DATA COLLECTION
AC energy data is collected by the meter
and passed to the communications
module. Additional system performance
data can be collected directly from
meteorological sensors and supported
inverters via available RS-485 or Zigbee
interfaces. All data is stored in non-volatile
memory and then automatically uploaded
to the SolarNOC platform.
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
The communications gateway inside
the LGate 120 supports plug-and-play
connectivity through a cellular or available
Ethernet network connection. Once the
unit is installed and powered on, it will
immediately begin transmitting data via the
cellular network without any configuration.
The communications gateway can be
alternatively configured to bypass the
cellular mode so that it automatically routes
uploads using wired connections.
KEY FEATURES:
• ANSI C12.20 power meter
• RS-485 and Zigbee interfaces
• UL 2735 listing available
• 3G GSM, 4G LTE, or Ethernet connectivity
• Over the air firmware updates
• Easy, low-cost installation
• Doesn’t require entrance into the building
• Plug-and-play activation
• LCD display
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DIAGRAM – TYPICAL CONFIGURATION
DIMENSIONS
DATALOGGERProcessor ARM9 embedded CPU
OS Linux-based
Memory 128 MB RAM
Display LCD screen
POWERAccuracy ANSI 12.20 (Class 0.2%)
Voltage Inputs 120-480 VAC
Maximum Current Input 200A
Service Type Single phase, 60 Hz
Socket Type 2S (4 terminals)
PHYSICALEnclosure NEMA 3R type
Weight 8 oz
Dimensions 6.95” x 6.5” x 7.3”
Environment -20 to 60C, all-weather
Warranty 5-year limited warranty
COMPLIANCEANSI 12.20 class 0.2% FCC Part 15B PTCRB AT&T Carrier Verizon Carrier UL 2735
LGate 120-3Gx 4 4 4 4
LGate 120-3Gy 4 4 4 4
LGate 120-3Gx UL 4 4 4 4 4
LGate 120-LTEx 4 4 4 4
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE OPTIONS4G-LTE 3G Ethernet RS-485
LGate 120-3Gx 4
LGate 120-3Gy 4 4 4
LGate 120-3Gx UL 4
LGate 120-LTEx 4
DATALOGGER
Processor
OS
Memory
Display
ARM9 embedded CPU
Custom version of Linux 2.6, OTA firmware updates
128 MB RAM
LCD screen
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL
Enclosure NEMA 3R Type
Weight
Dimensions
Environment
Warranty
8 oz
6.95” x 6.5” x 7.3”
-20 to 60C, all-weather
5 year limited warranty
DIMENSIONS
Shielded CAT5
LEGEND
6.95 in
6.31 in
5.46 in
6.00 in
7.30 in
SOCKET METER
COMPLIANCE
ANSI 12.20 class 0.2%
FCC Part 15B
PTCRB
AT&T Carrier
Compliance
PV ARRAY
ELECTRICALSERVICE
INVERTER(S)
INTERNET
LGATE 120
METER BASE METER MODULELOCUS ENERGYCOMM MODULE
POWER
Accuracy
Voltage Inputs
Max. Current Input
Service Type
Socket Type
ANSI 12.20 (Class
0.2%) 120 - 480 VAC
200 A
Single phase , 60 Hz 2S
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE OPTIONS
Model Number LGate120-3Gx LGate120-3Gy LGate120-3Gz
Cellular - 3G GSM
RS-485 2 and 4 wire
Modbus
Zigbee
Ethernet RJ-45 10/100, DHCP/Static
7.30 in
5.46 in
6.31 in
6.95 in
Meter Base Locus Energy Comm Module
Meter Module NEMA 3R-Rated Casing
