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https://github.com/Josverl/micropython-p1meter
A ESP32 sensor to read an p1 electricity meter and publish this to MQTT and HomeAssistant, written in MicroPython
https://github.com/Josverl/micropython-p1meter
esp32 homeassistant mqtt p1meter simulation
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A ESP32 sensor to read an p1 electricity meter and publish this to MQTT and HomeAssistant, written in MicroPython
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/Josverl/micropython-p1meter
- Owner: Josverl
- Created: 2020-10-07T21:59:03.000Z (about 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-02-22T21:17:34.000Z (9 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-06-21T06:33:40.433Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: esp32, homeassistant, mqtt, p1meter, simulation
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 2.08 MB
- Stars: 21
- Watchers: 6
- Forks: 14
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: readme.md
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README
# MicroPython P1 meter
Overview
If you want to monitor your energy usage
**The P1_Meter is a a sensor device that:**
- connects to your electricity meter's P1 port
- Reads the P1 output using one of the ESP32 hardware UARTs
- reads the OBIS coded information
- runs a CRC check on the received information to suppress incorrect readings
- translates the OBIS codes to readable topics
- publishes the information to a MQTT server on your network
- so you can read the information in HomeAssistant (or any other tool)
- uses mDns to simplify configuration and avoid the need for fixed IP addresses or static DNS leases
- allows the configuration to be changed though a simple config file
**in addition it:**
- logs a few relevant sensors statistics to MQTT (client_id, free memory, CPU core temperature)
- Allows you to view logs and other terminal output over wifi via the webrepl
- Allows you to update update the configuration over the network using FTP
- how does it work
[Diagram]
- show me some pictures
[a few screenshots / photos]
## Hardware & Firmware
**Hardware:**
- Any ESP32 board
no SPI ram is required, the firmware auto detects if it is present and runs on either.
- A single 1K Ohm resistor
- A cable with a 4 or 6 pin RJ12 connector
(optionally a 4 pin RJ11 connector and be used)
- Some sort of casing
- Optional: a sort strip of 3 neopixels to use as indicators.
**Firmware:**
- Use micropython 1.13 for or newer for the esp32 http://micropython.org/download/esp32/
you can download the firmware directly from
- ESP32 GENERIC-SPIRAM : [esp32spiram-idf3-20200902-v1.13.bin](http://micropython.org/resources/firmware/esp32spiram-idf3-20200902-v1.13.bin)
- Install the micropython firmware to the ESP32 using the procedure documented in:
[Getting started with MicroPython on the ESP32 — MicroPython 1.13 documentation](http://docs.micropython.org/en/latest/esp32/tutorial/intro.html#deploying-the-firmware)
- the code in this repo; see the next paragraph.
## Install the P1 meter software on the ESP32 MCU
- git clone this repo
- adjust config.py settings :
- homenet : WiFi SSID and Password
- broker : MQtt broker address, port, user and password
- RX pins to connect to the P1 Port
- Options (TX pin if you want to test drive without a connection to a P1 port)
- upload code from /src folder to the board
- flash Micropython 1.13 or newer ( 1 time)
- upload the source code ( using pymakr or any other tool)
- reboot the board
### Assembling the P1 meter circuit diagram
the circuit is quite simple:
1. ESP32, any devkit will do and will allow you to simply flash the Firmware and power the ESP by USB
2. a 1K Ohm resistor , needed to stabilize the serial data by pulling it to +3.3 volt
3. a female RJ-12 (or RJ11) connector, or you could solder a 4 wire phone cable directly to the board
optionally
4. some sort of case / box or container
5. a small piece of perfboard , although if you want it should be able to solder directly on the devkit as well
3. a string of 3 neopixel leds to provide status on Network , MQTT and the received P1 data,
if you rather want a few simple leds to provide signals there are enough pins left , but switched to neopixels to simplify the wiring.
the code should be in one of the earlier commits.
The ESP hardware UART 1 is used to connect to pin 2 ( you specify in config.py
this allows normal functionality to use the USB port (UART 0) for configuration and monitoring of the ESP32.
### Connection to P1 meter
The RJ12 connector in the electricity meter uses the following layout
Connect the ESP32 to an RJ12 cable/connector using the below diagram.
**Connection via straight 4/6 wire cable :**
*Note:* This will reverse the pin numbers on the female connector that you are using
| RJ12 P1 | cable|RJ12 Meter| ESP32 Pin | RJ12 6w cable | 4w cable| comments
| --------------|----- |----------| ----------| ----------|---------|------------
| 1 - 5v out | ===> | 6 | 5v or Vin | | | [Optional] 1️⃣
| 2 - CTS | <--- | 5 | gpio-5 | blue | black | Clear to Send, High = allow P1 Meter to send data
| 3 - Data GND | ---- | 4 | GND | black | red |
| 4 - nc | | 3 | - | | green |
| 5 - RXD (data)| ---> | 2 | gpio-15 | yellow | yellow | 1K external pull-up resistor needed
| 6 - Power GND | <=== | 1 | GND | | | [Optional] 1️⃣
1️⃣ max 250 mA When using a 6 pin cable you can use the power source provided by the meter.
## Adjusting for Straight or Cross cables
If you are unsure which cable will be used to connect,
or if you want to build some flexibility in your hardware design , it is possible to allow both cable types by :
- Output connecting both Pin 3 and Pin 4 Ground
this will ten allow you to swap the functions of pin 18 and 19 from
- CTS / RXD for a straight cable
- RDX / CTS for a cross cable
| RJ12 P1 | cable| Straight Cable | Cross Cable| -
| --------------|----- |----------|---------- |-
| 1 - 5v out | ===> | 1 | 6 | not connected
| 2 - CTS | <--- | 2 | 5 | CTS / RXD software select
| 3 - GND data | ---- | 3 | 4 | \ GND
| 4 - GND data | ---- | 4 | 3 | / GND
| 5 - RXD (data)| ---> | 5 | 2 | RDX / CTS software select
| 6 - GND power | <=== | 6 | 1 | not connected
I recommend that in this design you do not connect the Power 5v to your board
# Internal wiring:
## P1 In Connector
ESP32 Pin | Color | Female Connector |
----------|------------|------------------
GND | black | pin 4 & 3
gpio-2 | pale blue | pin 5
gpio-5 | yellow/blk | pin 2 |
## operation
3 Neopixel Leds (top to bottom):
|led| purpose | Red | Green | other
|---|---------|---------------|--------------------------|---
| 2 | P1 meter| CRC Error | CRC OK | **Blue**: data received , **Purple** : Simulator sending Data
| 1 | mqtt | Not connected | Connected to MQTT broker | **Yellow**: Data could not be send to Broker
| 0 | wifi | Not connected | IP address acquired |
### configuration file
Please adjust the relevant settings in [config.py](src/config.py)
``` python
# Serial Pins for meter connection
# TX pin is only used for testing/simulation but needs to be specified
RX_PIN_NR = const(2)
TX_PIN_NR = const(15)
RTS_PIN_NR = const(5)
# Base SSID to connect to
homenet = {'SSID': 'IoT', 'password': 'MicroPython'}
#the mqtt broker to connect to
broker = {'server': 'homeassistant.local', 'user': 'sensor', 'password': 'beepbeep'}
HOST_NAME = b'p1_meter_' + hexlify(unique_id())
ROOT_TOPIC = b"p1_meter"
#also publish telegram as json
publish_as_json = False
```
## Updating the configuration over WiFi
Assuming that you have cloned the repo to your PC , and have updated the configuration file `config.py` .
You will need to transfer the updated configuration file to the ESP32.
You can do this via serial connection, or as the P1_meter and your pc are likely in in different locations you can do this over WifI
### Uploading config.py using webrepl
The MicroPython webrepl is started as part of the standard configuration, and advertises itself as `p1_meter.local` using the standard webrepl port (8266).
If you are on the same network , this allows you to connect to the P1_meter to verify its operation.
The below link uses the hosted webrepl, and specifies the board to connect to.
http://micropython.org/webrepl/#p1_meter.local:8266/
1. [Connect] to the board
2. Enter the current webrepl password. default: p1meter
3. Select the config.py file to upload
4. click [Send to device]
5. Click in the terminal window
6. Press Ctrl-C once, to interrupt the running instance.
You should see something like the below, and the 3 leds will turn red
```
INFO mqttclient Published 4 meter readings
INFO main Clear async loop retained state
Rebooting in 30 seconds, Ctrl-C to abort
```
7. the device will automatically reboot in 30 seconds, and the new configuration will be activated.
### Updating configuration or code via passive ftp
### Prereqs :
- git client
- python 3.x installed
### Recommended:
- vscode
- pymakr extension
- pip install micropy-cli
### Building
As the software is written in Micropython building is not needed. if you really want or need to minimize the footprint on the device you can pre-compile the .py files to .mpy using the micropython cross-compiler
### Testing
You can run the built-in simulator for testing (using TX_PIN_NR)
- connect the rx and tx pins with a wire
``` python
# Serial Pins for meter connection
# TX pin is only used for testing/simulation but needs to be specified
RX_PIN_NR = const(2)
TX_PIN_NR = const(15)
CTS_PIN_NR = const(5)
#------------------------------------------------
# A few Leds - optional
NEOPIXEL_PIN = const(13)
```
- edit the configuration file `config.py` to enable the Simulator
``` python
RUN_SIM = True
````
## Simulation / test mode
The p1 meter comes with a built-in test and simulation mode that allows you to test and change the software, without needing to physically connect it to a electricity meter.
this simulation mode can be enabled by wiring, or by making a change to the config.py file
To enable this via wiring:
1. Connect Pin 18 --> GND , enable Simulator
2. Connect Pin 15 --> Pin 2 , connect simulator TX to RX
**By default:**
- the root topic is changed
- a fake P1 message is generated every 10 seconds on Pin 15
- this message has a few random values added to it
- the CRC16 is calculated before sending
- the message is passed of the serial connect ( see .2 above) to the input
- the message is is processed by the normal software and sent to mqtt using a different root topic to avoid interfering with actual input..
To change the fake message see [p1meter_sym.py](src/p1meter_sym.py)