Edit: I have stock again, with an upgraded module (Version 4). I also recently launched an online store to take orders at smarthomeintegrations.co.za Please follow my channel to receive updates
Such an awesome install, thanks for all the work !! Have it up and running with little in the way of hassles other than removing all my old sensors and stats from the API integration...well done !!
Thank you very much for this video - it explained exactly what I needed to know about using the new version 4 dongle! No more faffing around with a cable to the server USB port - though I assume one can still do that using the usb port on the dongle, right ? Your product makes life so much easier. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words. You can either use the Micro USB port or on the 8/12/16/50 kW Inverter function port there are pins labelled RSD which supplies 12V. This can be used on the new V4 Dongle that takes voltages 5-16V on the power port (double check the polarity). Look on the online store under the power cable images and also on the SmartDeyeDongle images. Should probably mention: Never use microUSB and external power at the same time
Awesome video thanks. I have used the ESP32 Dev and the RS485 module. Which module are you using and how can I order one, thanks. Love to see some more videos of your setup etc
Thank you kindly. I am using the ESP32-WROOM-32D because of the additional SRAM and avoiding out-of-memory problems. You are welcome to email me to order a smartDeyeDongle. Currently I only support Single Phase inverters (3 phase and split-phase still under development). I am planning to make more videos so stick around
Hi. i received the dongle but forgot to order the network cable that connects it to the inverter. i see i need to connect 2 wires to the dongle but what pins on the RJ45 does the wires go to?
hello, I have bought your module and i have also an Eastron 235 connected to the RS485 meter Port of the Inverter. I would like to conserve the eastron connected to the inverter. Is it possible also to connect your module with eastron ? Thanks in advance Benoit
Yes you can use both the RS485 Eastron meter and the SmartDeyeDongle. They do not use the same port on the inverter. Which inverter (size) do you have? You are welcome to email or whatsapp your questions, I will gladly help you get up an running.
Yes, for sure you can, it takes a minute. Since the energy dashboard is part of HA and already installed, I did not cover that section, but in hindsight I should have! Thanks for alerting me
This dongle works on any rebrand of the Deye inverter. Sunsynk / Sol-Ark / Magneto etc, they are fully supported. Sunsynk works well with the SmartDeyeDongle
I checked and should be able to ship for the standard fee. I enabled the option on my website. Please let me know if you have any issue placing your order
Hi Heinz, very impressive job,Thanks !! just to be sure before ordering one with international shipment (country:France / inverter: deye 6k-sg03lp1). It must be connected to RS 485/METER port ?
The MeterRS485 port does not allow any feedback from the inverter. It is purely to read values from a modbus power meter. I will give you instructions to split the connection to the BMS/485 port. I also recall that the inverter is based on the 5kW design and does not allow for 12V RSD output so an external power supply such as a phone charger would be needed
@@SmartHomeIntegrations Hi Heinz, received, flashed with 1.3 firmware and added to Home Assistant. I have to wired it to the inverter now. Can you explain how to split BMS/485 Port ? Thanks
@@guzzco3751 Great! I saw your email and replied. I usually use a network mount box with 2 ports and simply attach the wires as per the images on my store. smarthomeintegrations.co.za/product/dual-network-wall-mount-box/
The battery sends temperature readings to the inverter via CANbus and the inverter displays it on the screen. This value is reported by the SmartDeyeDongle to Home Assistant so yes those are available in Home Assistant. There is also a dashboard that reports the temperatures on the inverter and batteries (some smaller models without any fans fitted tend to get very hot during summer and some people use this to switch on external fans). Would you care to explain your plan with the temperature information? Would love to know
@@SmartHomeIntegrations for me it's the opposite reason! 🥶 Looking to switch on/off heaters for the batteries. I've got a JK BMS that I'm hoping your smartdeye dongle will be able to interrogate through the inverter. Alternatively, maybe I could get another ESP32 to interrogate the battery locally via the RS485 and different coding for the BMS to read all of the individual cell voltages and various temperature readouts in the box.
@@007silverwings It is possible to pull all the JK-BMS data into home assistant with Bluetooth and an ESP32. Do you have any CANbus between the JKBMS and inverter? (or is it one of the older pre V12 BMS). I also built a bluetooth to CAN module that updated the inverter with the required CAN info to make the earlier BMSs compatible with Deye inverters.
@@SmartHomeIntegrations I do have CANBUS between the battery and inverter but I didn't know if the individual battery cell voltages would be sent or not. Hence why I thought I might need a seperate ESP32 in the battery. It's a brand new BMS 👍🏻
@@007silverwings Individual cell voltages do not update on the inverter, the standard CAN protocol does not include it, so you will need a separate ESP32 within bluetooth range, and I could help you with the firmware needed
@@steve_lea So what I am trying to say is that I am testing the waters. If things go well then I might start shipping to selected regions. Would you be interested in testing shipment to Australia? What size inverter do you have?
Hi Christopher, Please check your email. My online store will send you all the details for your Dongle. You should also be able to upgrade your firmware, if you registered your inverter serial number with me. On my github under the issues there are also instructions to perform a firmware upgrade
I actually bought some sample circuits to build a DIY LAN version. To be honest the Wifi works so well that I am wondering if there will be a market for the LAN version. Even with Wifi signal strength 20% it works well. I do use genuine Espressiv Wrooms and I have no issues with connectivity
The Sol-Ark/Deye/Sunsunk inverters are all from the same factory and share the same internal design and software interface. I am pretty sure the internal operation is very similar between the Single Phase 220V and split-phase (110V * 2). Unfortunately I do not have access to a sol-ark inverter to test my SmartDeyeDongle firmware code here in South Africa. This is something I would like to build in the near future.
@@SmartHomeIntegrations can we Work together to do it. I have a esp32 and the tl converter. Can we make here a prototype you show me how to do it and I make the hardware.
Hallo, nach vielen versuchen hab ich den PI4 nun mit einet 256GB SSD am laufen, jetzt sehe ich bei ihnen das der smartdongle nicht mehr verfügbar ist. Ich habe esp32 hier liegen. Können sie mir den Dongle aus der ferne mit der software bespielen um ihn an einem 5kSG03LP1 zu verwenden? ich möchte gerne von der solarman App weg da diese die meiste zeit offline ist und ich eine fernwartung für den Deye benötige. ich danke ihnen und freue mich auf eine nachricht.
Ich kann nach Österreich liefern und habe Lagerbestände vorrätig. Sie können auch Ihren eigenen ESP32 bauen. Die Firmware wurde so konzipiert, dass sie ein Remote-Flashen ermöglicht. Ich bin mir also sicher, dass dies leicht zu erreichen sein wird
I received your email and responded. I am unsure if the shipping methods would meet your expectations. I have started to ship some test orders to Europe
Edit: I have stock again, with an upgraded module (Version 4). I also recently launched an online store to take orders at smarthomeintegrations.co.za Please follow my channel to receive updates
for us that are in europe and cant order this what else can we buy to get same functions ?
@@techgeek2994 I'm shipping the dongles to Europe, please have a look at my other videos
Got mine, and had it up and running in no time. Awesome product, well done. Highly recommended.
Glad you like it!
Fantastic! All the hard work done for me.... I will most definitely order the moment you have a unit available!!
Awesome, thank you!
Such an awesome install, thanks for all the work !! Have it up and running with little in the way of hassles other than removing all my old sensors and stats from the API integration...well done !!
Great to hear!
Thank you very much for this video - it explained exactly what I needed to know about using the new version 4 dongle! No more faffing around with a cable to the server USB port - though I assume one can still do that using the usb port on the dongle, right ?
Your product makes life so much easier. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words. You can either use the Micro USB port or on the 8/12/16/50 kW Inverter function port there are pins labelled RSD which supplies 12V. This can be used on the new V4 Dongle that takes voltages 5-16V on the power port (double check the polarity). Look on the online store under the power cable images and also on the SmartDeyeDongle images. Should probably mention: Never use microUSB and external power at the same time
Awesome video thanks. I have used the ESP32 Dev and the RS485 module. Which module are you using and how can I order one, thanks. Love to see some more videos of your setup etc
Thank you kindly. I am using the ESP32-WROOM-32D because of the additional SRAM and avoiding out-of-memory problems. You are welcome to email me to order a smartDeyeDongle. Currently I only support Single Phase inverters (3 phase and split-phase still under development). I am planning to make more videos so stick around
@@SmartHomeIntegrations Thanks can I have your email address, thanks . It will work with the Sunsynk 8K investor
@@vaughanza heinz.meulke@gmail.com and yes, it will work on the 8kW inverter
Hi. i received the dongle but forgot to order the network cable that connects it to the inverter. i see i need to connect 2 wires to the dongle but what pins on the RJ45 does the wires go to?
Any CAT5/6 Cable will do. Look at the images on my store. My "international shipping" video also explains this in more detail
@@SmartHomeIntegrations thank you for your quick response. i see it now.
Nice dongle, what it does is just transforming RS485 Modbus to Modbus TCP/IP over Wifi. :) noice and very user friendly to configure.
It Modbus RTU over RS485 exposed as a native device in Home Assistant. Yes the aim was to make it as user friendly as possible.
hello,
I have bought your module and i have also an Eastron 235 connected to the RS485 meter Port of the Inverter. I would like to conserve the eastron connected to the inverter. Is it possible also to connect your module with eastron ?
Thanks in advance
Benoit
Yes you can use both the RS485 Eastron meter and the SmartDeyeDongle. They do not use the same port on the inverter. Which inverter (size) do you have? You are welcome to email or whatsapp your questions, I will gladly help you get up an running.
Hi, can the entities be added to the energy dashboard as well?
Yes, for sure you can, it takes a minute. Since the energy dashboard is part of HA and already installed, I did not cover that section, but in hindsight I should have! Thanks for alerting me
Hi, do you have the same for a synsynk inverter integration. Thanks.
This dongle works on any rebrand of the Deye inverter. Sunsynk / Sol-Ark / Magneto etc, they are fully supported. Sunsynk works well with the SmartDeyeDongle
Can you ship to Philippines?
I checked and should be able to ship for the standard fee. I enabled the option on my website. Please let me know if you have any issue placing your order
Hi Heinz, very impressive job,Thanks !! just to be sure before ordering one with international shipment (country:France / inverter: deye 6k-sg03lp1). It must be connected to RS 485/METER port ?
The MeterRS485 port does not allow any feedback from the inverter. It is purely to read values from a modbus power meter. I will give you instructions to split the connection to the BMS/485 port. I also recall that the inverter is based on the 5kW design and does not allow for 12V RSD output so an external power supply such as a phone charger would be needed
@@SmartHomeIntegrations thanks. Order is done (#550)
@@SmartHomeIntegrations Hi Heinz, received, flashed with 1.3 firmware and added to Home Assistant. I have to wired it to the inverter now. Can you explain how to split BMS/485 Port ? Thanks
@@guzzco3751 Great! I saw your email and replied. I usually use a network mount box with 2 ports and simply attach the wires as per the images on my store. smarthomeintegrations.co.za/product/dual-network-wall-mount-box/
Can the module read the temperature values from the battery's BMS and CANBUS? Thanks
The battery sends temperature readings to the inverter via CANbus and the inverter displays it on the screen. This value is reported by the SmartDeyeDongle to Home Assistant so yes those are available in Home Assistant. There is also a dashboard that reports the temperatures on the inverter and batteries (some smaller models without any fans fitted tend to get very hot during summer and some people use this to switch on external fans). Would you care to explain your plan with the temperature information? Would love to know
@@SmartHomeIntegrations for me it's the opposite reason! 🥶 Looking to switch on/off heaters for the batteries. I've got a JK BMS that I'm hoping your smartdeye dongle will be able to interrogate through the inverter.
Alternatively, maybe I could get another ESP32 to interrogate the battery locally via the RS485 and different coding for the BMS to read all of the individual cell voltages and various temperature readouts in the box.
@@007silverwings It is possible to pull all the JK-BMS data into home assistant with Bluetooth and an ESP32. Do you have any CANbus between the JKBMS and inverter? (or is it one of the older pre V12 BMS). I also built a bluetooth to CAN module that updated the inverter with the required CAN info to make the earlier BMSs compatible with Deye inverters.
@@SmartHomeIntegrations I do have CANBUS between the battery and inverter but I didn't know if the individual battery cell voltages would be sent or not. Hence why I thought I might need a seperate ESP32 in the battery. It's a brand new BMS 👍🏻
@@007silverwings Individual cell voltages do not update on the inverter, the standard CAN protocol does not include it, so you will need a separate ESP32 within bluetooth range, and I could help you with the firmware needed
Any plans for shipping overseas to Australia ?
I am currently doing a shipment to France to test how well it works, if this goes well I will be shipping via Europe Local Post.
@@SmartHomeIntegrations Mmmm Australia is next door to SA (sort of ) , Europe is the other side of the world.
@@steve_lea So what I am trying to say is that I am testing the waters. If things go well then I might start shipping to selected regions. Would you be interested in testing shipment to Australia? What size inverter do you have?
@@SmartHomeIntegrations yes I would 😄 will have 2 X deye 5kw
J'ai commandé par erreur ce dongle (mon onduleur n'est pas compatible), si cela intéresse quelqu'un je peut vendre le mien.
Glad you managed to find someone in France to take over the dongle. Helped them to setup their inverter recently
Thank's you very much
Fantastic
Thanks!
Can i setup with logger lsw-3?
Thank you for being an early adopter! I hope you are enjoying your system
Good day Heinz , cannot connect my dongle to wifi , it requires a password. Please assist.
Hi Christopher, Please check your email. My online store will send you all the details for your Dongle. You should also be able to upgrade your firmware, if you registered your inverter serial number with me. On my github under the issues there are also instructions to perform a firmware upgrade
Thanks - can i get a LAN dongle instead of wifi ?
I actually bought some sample circuits to build a DIY LAN version. To be honest the Wifi works so well that I am wondering if there will be a market for the LAN version. Even with Wifi signal strength 20% it works well. I do use genuine Espressiv Wrooms and I have no issues with connectivity
You didn’t explain how to get the solar dashboard ?
There is a link to my github project and I trust you already found the other video
@@SmartHomeIntegrations yes thank you I found it. Great project
Where can I order one of those modules from?
Hi Craig, I am still in the process of setting up an online store. For now you email me heinz.meulke@gmail.com
i have a sol-ark inverter same deye, could it works?
The Sol-Ark/Deye/Sunsunk inverters are all from the same factory and share the same internal design and software interface. I am pretty sure the internal operation is very similar between the Single Phase 220V and split-phase (110V * 2). Unfortunately I do not have access to a sol-ark inverter to test my SmartDeyeDongle firmware code here in South Africa. This is something I would like to build in the near future.
@@SmartHomeIntegrations can we Work together to do it. I have a esp32 and the tl converter. Can we make here a prototype you show me how to do it and I make the hardware.
I like the idea! I have several working systems setup, to deploy and upgrade the firmware remotely so it is definitely doable.
Hallo, nach vielen versuchen hab ich den PI4 nun mit einet 256GB SSD am laufen, jetzt sehe ich bei ihnen das der smartdongle nicht mehr verfügbar ist. Ich habe esp32 hier liegen. Können sie mir den Dongle aus der ferne mit der software bespielen um ihn an einem 5kSG03LP1 zu verwenden? ich möchte gerne von der solarman App weg da diese die meiste zeit offline ist und ich eine fernwartung für den Deye benötige. ich danke ihnen und freue mich auf eine nachricht.
Ich kann nach Österreich liefern und habe Lagerbestände vorrätig. Sie können auch Ihren eigenen ESP32 bauen. Die Firmware wurde so konzipiert, dass sie ein Remote-Flashen ermöglicht. Ich bin mir also sicher, dass dies leicht zu erreichen sein wird
Is there a way I can get some of your cards , thanks
Seems like this comment was missed. Glad to have you onboard, I have not heard any complaints so I assume it is still running smoothly
Can i get this dongle to UAE ?
2nd, i have Inverex same firmware to deye. Currently using with Solarman.. can i use your dongle with Inverex ?
There are many rebrands of the the Deye inverters, they all work. I enabled shipment to UAE
@SmartHomeIntegrations Thanks.. i am the guy who ordered this product to UAE. order # 662
@@immirock thank you for the support, your dongle will be shipped asap
@@SmartHomeIntegrations Hi, i have successfully installed this to my Inverex Nitrox Model 8KW with your help. i am the one who ordered to UAE.
Thank you for the feedback and special thank you for the support
can you send me a module in europe, more precisely romania, thank you
I received your email and responded. I am unsure if the shipping methods would meet your expectations. I have started to ship some test orders to Europe
Hi, Is there a wifi password for the V4 dongle initial hotspot?
I replied to your email. Would rather not advertise passwords online.
@@SmartHomeIntegrations please send me this password as well to connect
Are you a Stark fan? The network is called Jarvis ?
Yes, the movie inspired me to start thinking about all the things that can be automated to make things easier and more efficient
nice dream
Care to explain? What do you mean with dream?
Hi,
May i knw if you smart dongle works on deye 12kw hybrid 3 phase?
Yes it works on 3Phase (both the Low Voltage home inverters and High Voltage commercial inverters are supported)
Ok great ill order it thanks