python-pylontech-ext 0.4.0

Interfaces with Pylontech Batteries using RS485 protocol

python-pylontech

Python lib to talk to pylontech lithium batteries (US2000, US3000, ...) using RS485

What is this lib ?

This lib is meant to talk to Pylontech batteries using RS485. Sadly the protocol over RS485 is not some fancy thing like MODBUS but their own crappy protocol.

How to use this lib ?

First of all, you need a USB to RS485 converter. They are many available online for some bucks.

Then, you simply need to import the lib and start asking values:

>>> import pylontech
>>> p = pylontech.Pylontech()
>>> print(p.get_values())
Container:
    NumberOfModules = 3
    Module = ListContainer:
        Container:
            NumberOfCells = 15
            CellVoltages = ListContainer:
                3.306
                3.307
                3.305
                3.305
                3.306
                3.305
                3.304
                3.305
                3.306
                3.306
                3.307
                3.307
                3.308
                3.307
                3.306
            NumberOfTemperatures = 5
            AverageBMSTemperature = 29.81
            GroupedCellsTemperatures = ListContainer:
                29.61
                29.61
                29.61
                29.61
            Current = -3.5
            Voltage = 49.59
            Power = -173.565
            RemainingCapacity = 39.5
            TotalCapacity = 50.0
            CycleNumber = 5
    -->8-- SNIP -->8--
    TotalPower = -525.8022
    StateOfCharge = 0.79

>>> print(p.get_system_parameters())
Container: 
    CellHighVoltageLimit = 3.7
    CellLowVoltageLimit = 3.05
    CellUnderVoltageLimit = 2.9
    ChargeHighTemperatureLimit = 33.41
    ChargeLowTemperatureLimit = 26.21
    ChargeCurrentLimit = 10.2
    ModuleHighVoltageLimit = 54.0
    ModuleLowVoltageLimit = 46.0
    ModuleUnderVoltageLimit = 44.5
    DischargeHighTemperatureLimit = 33.41
    DischargeLowTemperatureLimit = 26.21
    DischargeCurrentLimit = -10.0

Dependencies

python-pylontech needs python 3.5 or greater (but please, use at least 3.7 or more if possible to be future-proof).

This lib depends on pyserial and the awesome construct lib.

How to run demos

TCP demo:

poetry run python ./demos/test-tcp.py 192.168.1.7 10

Serial:

socat  -v pty,link=/tmp/serial,waitslave tcp:192.168.1.7:23,forever
# in another terminal
poetry run python ./demos/test-serial.py /tmp/serial 1 

Hardware wiring

The pylontech modules talk using the RS485 line protocol.

Pylontech side

The first DIP switch on the pylontech indicates the line speed. It must be off (0, down position) so that the speed is set to 115200 Bd.

The RS485 port is exposed on the pins 7 & 8 on the RJ45 connector names RS485.

Client side

USB to RS485

Any RS485 to USB converter should would. You just have to wire the two pins above to the A and B ports (swap them around if it doesn't work). of your converter.

I personally use cheap chinese "RS485 to USB" converters worth a couple of bucks each.

TCP/IP

If you are using a Ethernet to RS485 bridge, connect as for USB and run the following command (Linux only) for creating a virtual serial port. Then run the python script with adapted serial parameter in the constructor.

socat pty,link=$HOME/bat2,waitslave tcp:<IP_ADDRESS>:<PORT>

This is tested with an USR-N540

Known bugs

Mixing between US2000 and US3000

If you are using US2000 and US3000 batteries, then the main battery must be a US2000. Please see bug https://github.com/Frankkkkk/python-pylontech/issues/2#issuecomment-915966564 for more information

FAQ

Using Pylontech LV Hub with multible battery banks

If the LV hub is used the address of the RS485 devices is depending on the battery bank. To read values the specific device address is needed. To scan for devices on a bank you can use the scan_for_batteries function. The max range is 0 to 255.