Re: Solar PV Monitoring

["marcrfuller" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

LOL, I actually considered that, but really want live monitoring to be
recorded :D

It appears this unit has an RS232 interface, but it looks like that only
allows download of historic data (I want live)

It also has an RS485 interface, but this appears to be for interconnecting
inverters only.

Frustrating!

Thanks for the link. Hoping it works on the DC side where the meter is!

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Tim Hawes <timsyahoo@...> wrote:
>
> 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@...> 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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