Re: Solar PV Monitoring

[Tim Hawes <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Webcam in the loft? ;-)

Here's Ian's LED flash counter project too:
http://www.mollyology.com/ProjectsFlashingLEDCounter.htm

HTH somewhat,
Tim.


On 30 March 2012 09:36, marcrfuller <groups@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
> I wonder if anyone has any advise with regard to Solar PV monitoring.
>
> We have just had installed a 4KW 16 Panel system. The HA nerd inside
my
> really really wants to get some kind of monitoring going. At the
moment I
> have to go into the loft and take a look at the inverter.
>
> The inverter is a Diehl Ako Platinum 3800. I couldn't see any kind of
> serial port, but it was so hot in the attic I didn't stay long :D
>
> It also has a meter to the side of it that has a flashing LED (I seem
to
> remember something about using that for HA but can't remember)
>
> So, there *must* be a HA way of monitoring this. I current have a
Homeseer
> system and would love to see graphics in that, but would love to just
get a
> way to see whats being generated without going into the loft :D
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Marc


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