GeoGauge

A web-based performance monitor, virtual technician, data logger and server for geothermal heat pump systems. Information is presented in a graphical dashboard that can be viewed on any Internet enabled smartphone, tablet or computer. View a live site here.

What It Does

  • Power data
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Compressor, blower/load pump, source pump, electric heater
      • Watts
      • Volts
      • Amps
      • Power factor
    • Cumulative
      • kilowatt-hours (kWh)
    • Total energy cost (based on definable electric rate, selectable date ranges)
    • Itemized total energy cost of each load (compressor, blower/load pump, source pump, heater)
  • Input signals to heat pump
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Y1, Y2, W, O, G, HW (combination unit)
  • Lockout signal from heat pump
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Alarm output terminal (typically L)
  • Output signal from heat pump control board
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Compressor contactor coil (typically CC)
  • Temperature data
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Source IN/OUT
      • Load IN/OUT
      • Hydronic air IN/OUT (water-to-water unit)
      • Suction R410a
      • Liquid R410a
      • Outdoor
  • Flow data
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Source flow rate
      • Load flow rate (water-to-water, combo unit)
  • Pressure data
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Source OUT
      • Suction R410a
      • Discharge R410a
  • Performance data
    • Real-time and historical timeline
      • Heat of Extraction/Heat of Rejection
      • COP/EER
      • Superheat
      • Subcooling
  • Email/text alerts
    • Heat pump fault or lockout
    • Prior to lockout or failure
      • Source water pressure too low
      • Suction R410a pressure too low
      • Discharge R410a pressure too high
      • Superheat too high
      • Source water temperature too high/low
      • Load water temperature too high/low
    • Voltage out of range
    • Electric heat operation

Benefits & Value

  • Sub-meter the geothermal system energy consumption separately from the total electric bill
  • Receive email/text alerts before a failure occurs
  • If an alert is received, check and troubleshoot the system remotely, no tools required
  • Alerts can be assigned a priority value, with specific people receiving specific alerts
  • Check system performance remotely at regular intervals (virtual PMI’s)
  • View multiple system parameters simultaneously in real-time
  • If no heating or cooling, check for inputs and outputs remotely
  • Avoid nuisance or unnecessary service calls due to user error
  • Troubleshoot remotely, then have the correct parts for the service call, no return trips
  • On-site service calls require no tools, just a smartphone with Internet access
  • Start-up and commissioning requires no tools, just a smartphone with Internet access
  • Heat pump manufacturer technical support staff can view the data to assist with troubleshooting
  • Refute high bill complaints
  • No proprietary hardware or software is required
  • Solar PV arrays and net zero homes can be monitored and will display net energy in rich, colorful graphs
  • Sub-meter other household loads – water heater, circuit loads, mains, etc.
  • No monthly subscriptions or hosting fees
  • Compatible with any brand of geothermal heat pump
  • Compatible with any type of geothermal heat pump – water-to-air, water-to-water, split, combination
  • Compatible with three-phase units
  • Compatible with conventional air conditioners and air source heat pumps
  • No WiFi required
  • No setup required
  • Stores six years of data, at which time the data can be downloaded and saved, then start another six years