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==Emoncms Config (Emonhub)== | ==Emoncms Config (Emonhub)== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:21, 17 October 2020
This page is for board specific information. More information can be found on the generic page for RPICT series.
The RPI LCT8 has been specifically designed for large CT of 400A and more. CT connector are screw terminal types as opposed to jack connectors.
- 8 AC current sensor
- Fit on Raspberrypi 4 holes mounting pattern.
- ATmega328 Mcu.
- Adapted for 400A CT.
Compatibility
| Version | Compatible? |
|---|---|
| Raspberrypi 1 A | Yes |
| Raspberrypi 1 B+ | Yes |
| Raspberrypi 2 B | Yes |
| Raspberrypi 3 B | Yes |
| Raspberrypi 3 B+ | Yes |
Recommended sensors
AC Current sensor
Most current output CT sensor with 5A secondary can be used. In particular
- SCT-024/5A
Enquire with us for other CT.
Configuration
See general instructions for configuration below:
Over Serial Configuration - Sketch 2.8
Over Serial Configuration - Sketch 3.0
The board can be configured with the online configurator.
Stacking
The RPI_LCT8 is not readily stackable.
See this page below for an adaptation to stack 2 units.
RPI_LCT4V3 stack with RPI_LCT8 application example.
Python demo script
First of all make sure you have python-serial package installed
$ sudo apt-get install python-serial
Then copy the following into an executable file and run it.
#!/usr/bin/python2
import serial
ser = serial.Serial('/dev/ttyAMA0', 38400)
try:
while 1:
# Read one line from the serial buffer
line = ser.readline()
# Remove the trailing carriage return line feed
line = line[:-2]
# Create an array of the data
Z = line.split(' ')
# Print it nicely
print ("----------")
for i in range(len(Z)):
if i==0:
print ("NodeID: %s" % Z[0])
else:
print ("Power %d: %s W" % (i, Z[i]))
except KeyboardInterrupt:
ser.close()Emoncms Config (Emonhub)
Make you read this first.
For default configuration.
[[11]]
nodename = RPICT8
hardware = RPICT8
[[[rx]]]
names = Power1, Power2, Power3, Power4, Power5, Power6, Power7, Power8
datacode = 0
scales = 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1
units = W,W,W,W,W,W,W,W
Files
Default Sketch
Default Sketch V3.0.0.
Default Sketch V3.0.1.
Default Sketch V3.0.2.
Related Pages
Calibration VCAL ICAL PHASECAL