Kellerza Home Assistant Integration for Solarman wifi Dongle, USB-RS485 & Modbus Gateway's

[@cnc_mill]

Hello again : ) thank you for your work, i now have found the 3 missing sensors. i will do all my dashbords new to mqtt :) thank you for inspiration to try it again and again until 2 years :) thank you

[@SolarIntegrations]

Glad it worked out for you @cnc_mill

[@jawwaadkarjieker5389]

I can't thank you enough! This channel has really been such a blessing. I literally had my cart ready at MicroRobotics to do the ESP32 integration, having watched a previous video from you and today I got to watch this one and don't need to explore the ESP32 anymore. You doing the Lord's work, keep it up!

[@SolarIntegrations]

ESP32 is still an awesome option as it is faster than using the dongle although using a RS485-USB or a bridge is also an option with the KellerZA integration

[@jawwaadkarjieker5389]

RS485 USB, is the USB delivering power to the adaptor? Is there a walkthrough using this setup that I can check out?@@SolarIntegrations

[@SolarIntegrations]

@@jawwaadkarjieker5389 The USB-RS485 plugs into your Home Assistant box and you run a cable to the inverter. Alternatively you can use one of the bridges listed on the KellerZA Github. You just change the serial port if you are using a USB, otherwise the installation is the same.

[@markpurcell4507]

Fantastic video, there is not too much detail on this setup using the Solarman wifi dongle, so this fills a gap. If possible could you do a video on the various controls this method unlocks? Thanks again.

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @markpurcell4507 , I do already have a number of video's on using the data you get from your inverter. Is there something specific that you are looking for?

[@9m9ify]

Awesome, thank you very much.

[@SolarIntegrations]

You're very welcome! :-)

[@miroslavdorogi7475]

hi. thanks for the video. it helped me to connect via solarman dongle. but i'm strugling to connect using USB-RS485 dongle. maybe there is good guide on how to do it including hardware part of the connection (like what port on the inverter to use, what is pinout digramm, etc)?

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @miroslavdorogi7475 , best source for the information is on the poweforum.co.za, just check out the thread from Kellerza as he is quite active there.

[@sergiomr8562]

Thank you for your interesting video. It's a pity that I have Home Assistant running in Docker. I use the Solarman integration and only have access to HACS.... I guess is no way of installing it!

[@SolarIntegrations]

You should still be able to install it. What problems are you having?

[@sergiomr8562]

​@@SolarIntegrations After your comment, I saw it can be adapted to Docker. I use the wifi dongle, but the container errors when reading sensors, like the format is different (used -sensors all).

[@duncanmiller5493]

You rock thanks. I have been battling with the esp32 direct connection so want to try this. Is it compatible with the Sunsynk dongle ? Thanks again

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @duncanmiller5493, Unfortunately it will not speak to the Sunsynk dongle for data, you can however use it with an inverter with a Sunsynk dongle installed using either a USB-RS485 plugged into your home assistant pc (cheapest option) or alternatively you can get an RS485-ethernet bridge as described on the KellerZA Github page. You inverter will carry on communicating with the Sunsynk cloud and will also speak to your Home Assistant.

[@duncanmiller5493]

Thanks bud ! @@SolarIntegrations

[@johannesstrohlein2515]

Works perfect! Thanks for the video. Do you know how to add a 2nd Solarman Inverter (Microinverter) with this Integration

[@SolarIntegrations]

Not 100% sure Johannes, I would suggest having a look on the powerforum and check for the kellerza thread. They will be able to advise there

[@andreerasmus9705]

This was an easy to follow thanx so much! One question, I see the there is 2 metrics for loadshedding (New Length Load Shedding and New Minutes To Load Shedding) how can this be updated?

[@andreerasmus9705]

🙈 Sorry I found the one where for the EskomSePush API, thanx. I'll check that out first.

[@SolarIntegrations]

Let me know if you don't come right

[@jonbraathen2232]

Is there a similar integration to directly communicate with the SunSynk dongle from magpie?

[@SolarIntegrations]

Unfortunately not, the only way to speak to the Sunsynk Dongle is via the cloud which means that the Sunsynk server needs to be running as well as your internet connection. The data is also limited to the refresh rate of the Sunsybk server so once every 3 minutes by default. Better to use the KellerZA integration with a USB-RS485 adapter and speak to the inverter directly.

[@jorisheugebaert]

Where can i find the portnumber following the ip number under Inverters/Port? (Don't know much about networks)

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @jorisheugebaert , you can use a piece of software like community.spiceworks.com/tools/ip-scan/ to scan your network for devices and ip addresses.

[@unwired]

Hi everyone, There is a lack of sample and documentation using HAS with PyModBus. I am confused as what IP address to be used in PORT if it uses PyModbus instead of Solarman. I tried solarman method but somehow there is a conflict with Cloud and Local.

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @unwired , I would suggest posting either to the KellerZA's github page or alternatively you can often find him on the powerforum.co.za forums with your questions. He knows his integration backwards and is usually pretty quick to assist people where he can.

[@gabrielnied2688]

hello, i use a solarman 3KTLM-G3, 13:00:46 ERROR Error reading: Connection already closed (retry 1) 13:01:08 ERROR timeout reading 15 registers from 3; timeout reading 1 registers from 219; timeout reading 6 registers from 250 s6-rc: info: service legacy-services: stopping

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi, best place for support on the addons is on the KellerZA github page or on the Powerform.co.za

[@barrylapthorne8017]

How do we had 2 inverter as I have 2 of the same

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @barrylapthorne8017 , I couldn't see any support for parallel configurations on the Github page. Maybe have a chat to KellerZA on the Powerforum.co.za and see if he has any ideas.

[@markpurcell4507]

You can use two inverters by including another specification for the 2nd inverter after the first, with the updated address of course.

[@faridlahmanes7548]

Bonjour a tous, J'essaie de me connecter au port RS485 de mon onduleur Deye 6kw mais je n'arrive pas a recevoir de données en sorties quelles que soient la methode utilisées par d'autres. Faut il la mettre en service ? quelle est la methode Pourrait elle estre en panne ? la rs 232 et le bus batterie fonctionne parfaitement La j'avoue que je ne trouve pas la solution un ptit coup de main serait le bienvenu Merci par avance

[@SolarIntegrations]

Bonjour, aucun paramètre ne doit être modifié sur l'onduleur. Comment essayez-vous de vous connecter en ce moment ? L'intégration KellerZA est l'une des intégrations les plus simples à utiliser. J'ai également fait une vidéo dessus.

[@faridlahmanes7548]

@@SolarIntegrations bonjour ! j'essaie d'appliquer justement celle ci !!! je ne recois en fait aucun signal de mon onduleur j'ai peur que cela vienne de la Rj 45 rs485 qui n'existe plus sur en natif sur l'onduleur le precedent 6kv avait 6 ports dont un specifiquement rs485. aujourd'hui il n'y a plus que 5 ports et ils auraient regrouper dans le port can la connection rs485 donc les fils 5-6 pour le can et 1-2 pour la rs 485 mais ca ne semble pas marcher pour moi avec un y accheter dans le commerce peux etre en faut il un specifique !!!

[@SolarIntegrations]

Bonjour, veuillez excuser le mauvais français, j'utilise Google Translate :-). Vous pouvez diviser le port combiné en RS485 et Canbus séparés en utilisant un boîtier de montage mural Ethernet comme celui-ci matrixwarehouse.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RJ45WALLD_1-1-510x510.png Prenez un câble et câblez les broches RS485 d'un côté et les broches Canbus de l'autre côté et vous pourrez alors connecter vos appareils RS485 et Canbus. J'espère que c'est clair, bonne chance et dites-moi comment ça se passe. N'oubliez pas de vous abonner à ma chaîne

[@faridlahmanes7548]

@@SolarIntegrations Merci je vais chercher dans cette direction je vous tiens informer !!! merci pour votre aide ! Et votre francais est excellent merci google :)

[@faridlahmanes7548]

@@SolarIntegrations Good morning, I still haven't been able to communicate with my inverter through the RS485 port. I had to make a Y cable because it seems that everything is now grouped on the can bus + RS485 battery port but even so it is impossible to communicate I receive nothing from the rs485 am I configuring the Mbusd interface incorrectly? I don't know. Could you tell me how to configure Mbusd correctly, I admit that I am completely lost! for the moment I work with RS232 but I find the refresh times very slow. thanks in advance

[@DavideArzarello]

Is this integration compatible with the native solarman cloud app ? can I keep both in parallel ?

[@SolarIntegrations]

The KellerZa Integration is better than the Solarman Integration, You can use them both in parallel with the Solarman website and phone app.

[@RomanKrestaGigatech]

Hello, I am sending greetings from the Czech Republic. I was interested in the integration of KellerZA into Home Assistant and I would like to ask about the description under the video. You write that this integration could also work with the "Sofar" invertor, is there any more detailed information available or has someone already solved it with a 3-phase Sofar Solar HYD inverter? I specifically have a Sofar HYD 10KTL-3PH on the wall and I'm a little worried about its connection to the Home Assistant Thanks for any pointers to a solution. Have a nice sunny day 😁 Roman

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @RomanKrestaGigatech, Welcome :-), I haven't tried the integration out on the Sofar inverter, I would suggest checking out the KellerZA github page or aleternatively have a chat to him on thepowerforum.co.za web site as he is quite active there. Let me know how it goes with your inverter :-) Good luck

[@rashaadalli1529]

Does this work with sunsynk dongle?

[@SolarIntegrations]

Hi @rashaadalli1529 , unfortunately there are no integrations that can speak to the Sunsynk Dongle directly, they all have to go via the Sunsynk cloud server. The best option is to just purchase a USB-RS485 adapter (pretty cheap) and connect directly to the inverter. This has the advantage of having a much faster refresh than the Sunsynk cloud (once every +-15 seconds vs once every 3 min) and you not having to have internet access for it to work (and the SUnsynk cloud is not the most reliable at the moment).

[@rashaadalli1529]

@@SolarIntegrations thanks I’m going to do this! Appreciate the response

[@SolarIntegrations]

@@rashaadalli1529 No problem Rashaad, if your Home Assistant box is not close to your inverter there are also other options available. Just have a look on the KellerZA github page and e explains all the hardware options there.