Wattmeter for hlg-240h-c1750?

Hi there.

New to this forum. I am looking for a simple digital watt meter to measure the voltage/current draw for 4xhlg qb 132. 4000k.

71-144v output

I'm looking at this one, but it says minimum 80volts.

Can anyone make a recommendation?

Cheers!

Terpsntrichs said:

Hi there.

New to this forum. I am looking for a simple digital watt meter to measure the voltage/current draw for 4xhlg qb 132. 4000k.

71-144v output

I'm looking at this one, but it says minimum 80volts.

Can anyone make a recommendation?

Cheers!

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Sorry - I offer not an output energy monitor but an input energy monitor: $20 simple plug-in way to add energy monitoring with the bonus of time scheduling: use a smart plug that features energy monitoring. TP Link HS110 uses an app to program on and off times and displays real-time Watts and total Watts consumed. There are the DIY Sonoff modules that do the same thing.

Isawthelight said:

Sorry - I offer not an output energy monitor but an input energy monitor: $20 simple plug-in way to add energy monitoring with the bonus of time scheduling: use a smart plug that features energy monitoring. TP Link HS110 uses an app to program on and off times and displays real-time Watts and total Watts consumed. There are the DIY Sonoff modules that do the same thing.

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Thanks for the info. I'm actually looking to monitor the output energy from the driver to the qb 132 boards. Thx for the input!

Amazon
Search "drok".

Many with different displays and voltage wattage specs.
https://www.amazon.com/DROK-Display-Digital-Multimeter-Voltmeter/dp/B07B4CWKRJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=drok+dc&qid=1564678937&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Here. My voltage exceeds the limit on this one with a 1750 attached. But it works fine for watts and amps.

Ok thx ya I'm looking at a similar one. I have a hlg-240h-c1750 driver. Only issue is this display has voltage range starting at 80v. My driver can dim to 71v. Do you know how this may affect the readings/functional ability? I Appreciate your help

Terpsntrichs said:

Can anyone make a recommendation?

Cheers!

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Use a kill-a-watt and subtract 5% for driver loss.

Ok I ordered one from amazon. I will post it when it arrives. Thx for input all

Ok so I ended up buying the very same watt meter you have. Problem is, it wont power on. I connect it with wagos (pic is before I installed meter, I changed it to 3 ways) and no power. Did you experience this? Maybe the unit is DOA?

The driver is a hlg-240h-c1750-b
The left wagos go to a dimming switch
The right wagos are + and - from driver

I wired 2 correct terminals from the meter to either wago on the right.

It should at least power on. Nothing. Any idea?

You are showing the wrong connections in your pic.
The dimmer wires are not involved. No need to show them or mention them.
The red and black wires on the right would be going to the inputs of the meter.
The outputs of the meter should be going to the LEDs.
If the above does not help post a pic of the wires into and out of the meter and where they come from and go to.

Finally wrapped up the wiring. Super easy. The meter had to be installed before the driver that's all

These lights are a good 24" from canopy. Only pushing 75w total, maybe not enough.?

Also, the members of this forum are great, so glad I joined. Even got a personal message, shoutout to ChiefRunningPhist for making sure my wiring was all good!

Cheers!