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eGauge Systems Tutorial 2: HomePlug information and pairing tutorial

2.1 HomePlug introduction

2.1.1 What is HomePlug, and how does eGauge use this?

HomePlug is a speciﬁcation of Power Line Communications used to transmit networking data over existing

power lines. It is commonly used to create a network bridge over a home or building where Wi-Fi can not

work or is not convenient. A HomePlug adapter can be connected to a router with Internet access, and another

can be placed elsewhere in the building so network devices may connect to it.

Figure 2.1: Actiontec HomePlug 1.0

(eGauge2)

Figure 2.2: Actiontec HomePlug AV

(EG301x)

The eGauge main unit contains a HomePlug chipset and will transmit data over the existing power lines to a

HomePlug adapter and into the network to enable Internet access.

2.1.2 Technical and environmental considerations

Phasing

HomePlug communication travels along the phase connected to L1 of the eGauge. The HomePlug adapter

must be plugged into an outlet on the same phase as L1.

Signal Deterioration and Loss

HomePlug signals can be ﬁltered out by surge suppressors and noise ﬁlters, and will deteriorate as the length

of wire between the eGauge unit and HomePlug outlet increases. Factors such as load and noise generated by

other devices will affect the maximum distance communicable. Typically, between 50 and 100 feet of wire is

suitable for the devices to communicate without disruption.

If the power lines that supply the building are protected with a TVSS system in the breaker panel, the Home-

Plug signal will quickly be dissolved when the devices try to communicate across circuits. A work around

for this situation would be to put the HomePlug adapter’s outlet on the same breaker as the eGauge.

If distance and noise become an issue for the signal, an outlet can be added closer to the panel where eGauge

is located (again, the outlet needs to be on L1 relative to the eGauge inputs).

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