Home Automation
n3qik
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With 10+ inches of snow on the panels, I placed the PV system off line. This is a good time to make upgrades. I am incorporating the PV system into a home automation system.
My goal is to combine the PV system and TED 1001, then add security, data logging, plus more.
The main component is an Advantech Adam 5000, Link: http://www.advantech.com/products/ADAM-5000-Series/sub_1-368QR0.aspx
As an industrial device, it is very flexible to meet my current and future needs.
I have just started, as such, some of the software/hardware is missing or non-working. Currently working is Heater in the HVAC Systems tab and battery Volts in the Power systems tab.
Here is a live view: http://71.59.85.35:5800/
My goal is to combine the PV system and TED 1001, then add security, data logging, plus more.
The main component is an Advantech Adam 5000, Link: http://www.advantech.com/products/ADAM-5000-Series/sub_1-368QR0.aspx
As an industrial device, it is very flexible to meet my current and future needs.
I have just started, as such, some of the software/hardware is missing or non-working. Currently working is Heater in the HVAC Systems tab and battery Volts in the Power systems tab.
Here is a live view: http://71.59.85.35:5800/
Comments
nice! what are your solar system specs? I guess you are content with it to be heading in this direction now. looks like it will be intresting to deal with. I'd make sure I could still operate everyhing manually to though.
BTW that link only shows a "tightVNC" link/url, no data.
thats cool! keep us updated.
I get that at times, I must restart Firefox. Looks like a Java thing.
What is working as of 2-26-2010. Best to look at between 10AM to 3PM EST.
Power System Tab:
Solar Power/Solar Dump Load Block- Everything.
Grid Power Block- L1/L2 Volts only.
Status Block- Everything.
Battery Charge State Block- Everything.
History Button- Solar 24 Hour Graft only.
HVAC System Tab:
Heater Block- Everything.
Air Conditioning- None
Timer Setup Button- None
Environment Tab:
Basement temp. only.
Security System:
Night Lights only.
12.5 volts for your battery bank? May be under -0.5 amp load...
-Bill
Currently have a battery charger holding the voltage at about 12.5-12.7 volts.
Ken, I think this is impressive work. Nice job!
Best regards,
Bill
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Ken what is your web based display software that you are using? Did you write it yourself?
Wow that's really nice how the software is layed out.
How much is the equipment cost for the same thing you have there?
mikeo-
I am using TightVNC. Very nice free software for remote control/viewing.
RWB-
I am at about $2100.00. Could have done it for about $1500.00 or less. Found out I did not need to buy some stuff.
Rest-
Thanks!!!! Work is still in progress.