# SunSpec
This extension adds support for the SunSpec protocol.
SunSpec is a format for inverters and smart meters to communicate over the Modbus protocol. It defines how common parameters like AC/DC voltage and current, lifetime produced energy, device temperature etc can be read from the device.
SunSpec is supported by several manufacturers like ABB, Fronius, LG, SMA, SolarEdge, Schneider Electric. For a list of certified products see this page: https://sunspec.org/sunspec-certified-products/ (opens new window)
# Supported Things
This bundle adds the following thing types to the Modbus binding. Note, that the things will show up under the Modbus binding.
| Thing | Description |
|---|---|
| inverter-single-phase | For simple, single phase inverters |
| inverter-split-phase | Split phase inverters (Japanese grid and 240V grid in North America) |
| inverter-three-phase | Three phase inverters |
| meter-single-phase | Single phase meters (AN or AB) |
| meter-split-phase | Split single phase meters (ABN) |
| meter-wye-phase | Wye connected three phase meters (ABCN) |
| meter-delta-phase | Delta connected three phase meters (ABC) |
# Auto Discovery
This extension fully supports modbus auto discovery. It automatically detects the register addresses for each model.
Auto discovery is turned off by default in the modbus binding so you have to enable it manually.
You can set the enableDiscovery=true parameter in your bridge.
A typical bridge configuration would look like this:
Bridge modbus:tcp:modbusBridgeName [ host="10.0.0.2", port=502, id=1, enableDiscovery=true ]
# Thing Configuration
You need first to set up either a TCP or a Serial Modbus bridge according to the Modbus documentation. Things in this extension will use the selected bridge to connect to the device.
For defining a thing textually, you have to find out the start address of the model block and the length of it. While the length is usually fixed, the address is not. Please refer to your device's vendor documentation how model blocks are laid for your equipment.
The following parameters are valid for all thing types:
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default if omitted | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| address | integer | yes | N/A | Start address of the model block. |
| length | integer | yes | N/A | Length of the model block. Setting this too short could cause problems during parsing |
| refresh | integer | no | 5 | Poll interval in seconds. Increase this if you encounter connection errors |
| maxTries | integer | no | 3 | Number of retries when before giving up reading from this thing. |
# Channels
Channels are grouped into channel groups. Different things support a subset of the following groups.
# Device Information Group (deviceInformation)
This group contains general operational information about the device.
| Channel ID | Item Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cabinet-temperature | Number:Temperature | Temperature of the cabinet if supported in Celsius |
| heatsink-temperature | Number:Temperature | Device heat sink temperature in Celsius |
| transformer-temperature | Number:Temperature | Temperature of the transformer in Celsius |
| other-temperature | Number:Temperature | Any other temperature reading not covered by the above items if available. Celsius |
| status | String | Device status:
|
| status-vendor | Number | Vendor Specific Status Code |
Supported by: all inverter things
# AC Summary Group (acGeneral)
# Inverters
This group contains summarized values for the AC side of the inverter. Even if the inverter supports multiple phases this group will appear only once.
| Channel ID | Item Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ac-total-current | Number:ElectricCurrent | Total AC current over all phases in Amperes |
| ac-power | Number:Power | Actual AC power over all phases in Watts |
| ac-frequency | Number:Frequency | Actual grid frequency |
| ac-apparent-power | Number:Power | Actual AC apparent power |
| ac-reactive-power | Number:Power | Actual AC reactive power |
| ac-power-factor | Number:Dimensionless | Actual AC power factor (%) |
| ac-lifetime-energy | Number:Energy | AC lifetime energy production for this device in WattHours |
Supported by: all inverter things
# Meters
This group contains summarized values for the power meter over all phases.
| Channel ID | Item Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ac-total-current | Number:ElectricCurrent | Total AC current over all phases in Amperes |
| ac-average-voltage-to-n | Number:ElectricPotential | Average Line to Neutral AC Voltage over all phases |
| ac-average-voltage-to-next | Number:ElectricPotential | Average Line to Line AC Voltage over all phases |
| ac-frequency | Number:Frequency | Actual grid frequency |
| ac-total-real-power | Number:Power | Total Real Power over all phases(W) |
| ac-total-apparent-power | Number:Power | Total Apparent Power over all phases (W) |
| ac-total-reactive-power | Number:Power | Total Reactive Power over all phases (W) |
| ac-average-power-factor | Number:Dimensionless | Average AC Power Factor over all phases (%) |
| ac-total-exported-real-energy | Number:Energy | Total Real Energy Exported over all phases (Wh) |
| ac-total-imported-real-energy | Number:Energy | Total Real Energy Imported over all phases (Wh) |
| ac-total-exported-apparent-energy | Number:Energy | Total Apparent Energy Exported over all phases (VAh) |
| ac-total-imported-apparent-energy | Number:Energy | Total Apparent Energy Imported over all phases (VAh) |
| ac-total-imported-reactive-energy-q1 | Number:Energy | Total Reactive Energy Imported Quadrant 1 over all phases (VARh) |
| ac-total-imported-reactive-energy-q2 | Number:Energy | Total Reactive Energy Imported Quadrant 2 over all phases (VARh) |
| ac-total-exported-reactive-energy-q3 | Number:Energy | Total Reactive Energy Exported Quadrant 3 over all phases (VARh) |
| ac-total-exported-reactive-energy-q4 | Number:Energy | Total Reactive Energy Exported Quadrant 4 over all phases (VARh) |
Supported by: all meter things
# AC Phase Specific Group
# Inverters
This group describes values for a single phase of the inverter. There can be a maximum of three of this group named:
acPhaseA: available for all inverter types
acPhaseB: available for inverter-slit-phase and inverter-three-phase type inverters
acPhaseC: available only for inverter-three-phase type inverters.
| Channel ID | Item Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ac-phase-current | Number:ElectricCurrent | Actual current over this phase in Ampere |
| ac-voltage-to-next | Number:ElectricPotential | Voltage of this phase relative to the next phase, or to the ground in case of single phase inverter. Note: some single phase SolarEdge inverters incorrectly use this value to report the voltage to neutral value |
| ac-voltage-to-n | Number:ElectricPotential | Voltage of this phase relative to the ground |
Supported by: all inverter things
# Meters
This group holds values for a given line of the meter. There can be a maximum of three of this group named:
acPhaseA: available for all meter types
acPhaseB: available for meter-split-phase, meter-wye-phase and meter-delta-phase meters
acPhaseC: available only for meter-wye-phase and meter-delta-phase meters type inverters.
| Channel ID | Item Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ac-phase-current | Number:ElectricCurrent | Actual current over this line in Watts |
| ac-voltage-to-n | Number:ElectricPotential | Voltage of this line relative to the neutral line |
| ac-voltage-to-next | Number:ElectricPotential | Voltage of this line relative to the next line |
| ac-real-power | Number:Power | AC Real Power value (W) |
| ac-apparent-power | Number:Power | AC Apparent Power value (VA) |
| ac-reactive-power | Number:Power | AC Reactive Power value (VAR) |
| ac-power-factor | Number:Dimensionless | AC Power Factor (%) |
| ac-exported-real-energy | Number:Energy | Real Energy Exported (Wh |
| ac-imported-real-energy | Number:Energy | Real Energy Imported (Wh) |
| ac-exported-apparent-energy | Number:Energy | Apparent Energy Exported (VAh) |
| ac-imported-apparent-energy | Number:Energy | Apparent Energy Imported (VAh) |
| ac-imported-reactive-energy-q1 | Number:Energy | Reactive Energy Imported Quadrant 1 (VARh) |
| ac-imported-reactive-energy-q2 | Number:Energy | Reactive Energy Imported Quadrant 2 (VARh) |
| ac-exported-reactive-energy-q3 | Number:Energy | Reactive Energy Exported Quadrant 3 (VARh) |
| ac-exported-reactive-energy-q4 | Number:Energy | Reactive Energy Exported Quadrant 4 (VARh) |
Supported by: all meter things
# DC General Group
This group contains summarized data for the DC side of the inverter. DC information is summarized even if the inverter has multiple strings.
| Channel ID | Item Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| dc-current | Number:ElectricCurrent | Actual DC current in Amperes |
| dc-voltage | Number:ElectricPotential | Actual DC voltage |
| dc-power | Number:Power | Actual DC power produced |
Supported by: all inverter things
# Full Example
# Thing Configuration
Bridge modbus:tcp:modbusBridgeName [ host="hostname|ip", port=502, id=1, enableDiscovery=true ]
Thing modbus:inverter-single-phase:bridge:myInverter "SE4000h" (modbus:tcp:modbusBridgeName) [ address=40069, length=52, refresh=15 ]
Note: Make sure that refresh, port and id values are numerical, without quotes.
# Item Configuration
Number Inverter_Temperature "Temperature [%.1f C]" {channel="modbus:inverter-single-phase:bridge:se4000h:deviceInformation#heatsink-temperature"}
Number Inverter_AC_Power "AC Power [%d W]" {channel="modbus:inverter-single-phase:bridge:se4000h:acGeneral#ac-power"}
Number Inverter_AC1_A "AC Current Phase 1 [%0.2f A]" {channel="modbus:inverter-single-phase:bridge:se4000h:acPhaseA#ac-phase-current"}
# Sitemap Configuration
Text item=Inverter_Temperature
Text item=Inverter_AC_Current
Text item=Inverter_AC_Power
Chart item=Inverter_Temperature period=D refresh=600000
Chart item=Inverter_AC_Power period=D refresh=30000
# Vendor Specific Information
# SolarEdge
Newer models of SolarEdge inverters can be monitored over TCP, but you need to enable support in the inverter first. Refer to the "Modbus over TCP Configuration" chapter in this documentation: https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/sunspec-implementation-technical-note.pdf (opens new window)
Modbus connection is limited to a single client at a time, so make sure no other clients are using the port.