Changelog
The releases below list the software changes introduced when you update your device. Read more about our beta program if you want to experiment with the latest features.
Terminology:
- Voltronic references below refer to Axpert, MPP Solar, Mecer, Kodak, etc. inverters.
- Deye references below refer to SunSynk and Sol-Ark inverters.
Coming soon:
- Configurable alerts/email notifications.
- Support for JK BMS.
- Support to change inverter mode via MQTT and HomeAssistant.
- Rework of power management to allow more possibilities.
2022-05-19Beta
New features:
- Add initial support for Growatt SPH inverter.
- Add support for multiple Daly BMS via a single RS485 adapter.
Corrections:
- Correct Daly BMS periodic "Invalid data received" issue.
2022-05-11Stable
New features:
- Add initial support for Growatt TL-X inverter.
- Latest driver for Silicon Labs CP210X and MaxLinear XR serial chipsets to improve Growatt connectivity.
- Added Pylontech RS485 support when BMS baud rate is set to 9600.
- Added Voltronic inverter self consumption advanced setting for higher accuracy calculations.
- Added Voltronic inverter temperature multiplier advanced setting.
- Added dashboard battery display customization advanced setting.
- Added reading of Deye output frequency.
- Added reading of Deye 3 phase auxiliary port.
Corrections:
- Correct setting AC charge current on large Voltronic inverter models.
- Correct Deye 3 phase battery temperature reading.
- Correct zero PV power reading on certain 24V Voltronic inverters.
- Correct Daly BMS temperature by not including unconnected sensors.
- Correct EG4 battery state of health reported incorrectly as 50%.
- Discard corrupted data when reading Voltronic inverters by improving CRC checking.
2022-03-23
New features:
- Support for multiple Daly and JBD BMS connections.
- Setting to invert Daly BMS current.
- Support for new EG4 lifepower4 model that doesn't have LCD. Use USB to Narada RS485 protocol.
- Support for new Axpert Max 3.6kW inverter.
- Support to set battery voltages of InfiniSolar Hybrid 3kW, 5kW, 10kW and 15kW.
- Added dashboard gauge maximum values under inverter advanced settings.
- Added new advanced settings for certain BMS and inverters to handle special cases.
- Added temperature and capacity metric to Victron VE.Direct battery monitoring.
Corrections:
- Correct PV current and solar priority reading of InfiniSolar Hybrid 3kW, 5kW, 10kW and 15kW.
- Correct detection of multiple Jakiper battery packs.
2022-02-12
New features:
- Power management for Growatt inverters.
- Support for the Deye 12kw 3 phase inverter.
- Support for different modes of Deye auxiliary port: micro inverter, generator or smart load.
- Support for JBD BMS via USB RS485.
- Support for Daly BMS via UART and RS485.
- Support for EG4-LL GYLL battery
- Wider support for USB to Serial RS232/RS485 batteries.
- Wider support for USB to Narada RS485 batteries.
- Added Bus voltage charts for Growatt inverters
- Added ability to set system time manually. Useful for users without internet.
- Individual battery metrics via MQTT.
- Setting to adjust MQTT topic prefix and device ID.
Corrections:
- Improve handling of modbus CRC errors.
- Correct totals page not working without internet.
2021-12-17
New features:
- Added integration for HomeAssistant energy module.
- Added battery in/out and grid in/out to totals page.
- Support to set Growatt inverter settings.
- Support to set Deye grid/gen charge power management.
- Support to read Lithium Batteries SA via RS485 port and cable.
- Setting changes and power management of InfiniSolar Hybrid 3kW, 5kW, 10kW and 15kW.
- Added "Clear historic data" function on configuration page.
- Battery discharge rate per hour on dashboard if battery capacity is available.
Corrections:
- Correct capacity calculation for multiple battery packs via USB serial connection.
- Correct reading issue of Axpert MKS I/II in solar charging in standby mode.
2021-11-02
New features:
- Support for EG4 LIFEPOWER4 GYLL battery.
- Support for Kodak Force battery.
- Support for Axpert Duo/Tri inverter.
- Support for Freedom Won RS485 via Voltronic LIB protocol.
- Wider support for Narada BMS variations.
- Wider support for USB to Serial BMS variations which includes certain Shoto batteries.
- Add charge/discharge metrics via Voltronic LIB protocol.
Corrections:
- Correct various minor issues with reading MPP Solar LV and LVX series inverters.
- Support for new "Solar first" mode that blends PV and grid as seen on Axpert MKS III.
- Improve robustness of reading Pylontech batteries.
2021-09-21
New features:
- Individual Pylontech battery metrics. View screenshot.
- Individual Narada battery metrics. View screenshot.
- Added support for Voltronic LIB BMS protocol.
- Added battery temperature chart for serial RS232/RS485 BMS connections.
- Added more Growatt charts and and read only settings.
- Added calculated grid values for InfiniSolar super inverters if it doesn't have a grid current sensor.
- Show 100% state of charge when Pylontech BMS reports higher (in certain scenarios up to 103%).
Corrections:
- Correct interpretation of BMS connection data of Voltronic inverters with BMS connection.
- Correct fault code display in certain scenarios of Voltronic inverters.
- Correct Deye power management settings to include grid/gen charge.
2021-08-31
New features:
- Setting changes and power management for Deye inveters. 🎉
- Added support for MPP Solar LVX6048 inverter.
- Added support for Fox ESS battery via modbus protocol.
- Added support for latest generation Narada batteries.
- Added initial read only support for Growatt settings.
- Added pages for reboot, shutdown and upgrade procedures.
- Improve Growatt grid calculation.
- Improve calculations of "Emulated BMS".
- Speed up device boot time by +-30%.
- Reduce bandwidth usage when browsing app.
Corrections:
- Correct utlity charge setting change issue.
- Correct parallel number detection with Axpert Max. Fixes after Voltronic refactoring.
- Correct "this page isn't working" chrome error due to browser not storing cookie.
2021-07-31
New features:
- Added essential load charts for Deye inverters.
- Added "Battery type" and "Charger source priority" Voltronic inverter setting for each parallel inverter individually.
- Added solar PV power MPPT 1 and 2 to charts and MQTT output of Voltronic and Deye inverters.
- Added support for Narada NPFC protocol.
- Launched new South America *.br.solar-assistant.io and Asia *.hk.solar-assistant.io proxy servers.
Corrections:
- Correct detection of MPP-Solar PIP-3024GK.
- Correct Deye essential and auxiliary load calculation.
- Correct grid calculation for InfiniSolar V2 inverters.
- Improve robustness of RS232 serial connections of Voltronic inverters
- Improve robustness of Victron VE.direct BMS connections.