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===== 5. Node-RED ===== | ===== 5. Node-RED ===== | ||
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==== 5.1 Introduction ==== | ==== 5.1 Introduction ==== | ||
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A good tutorial on how to work with Node-RED is here: https:// | A good tutorial on how to work with Node-RED is here: https:// | ||
- | There is also a 3 part introductory webinar on Node-RED and Venus available at the Victron Tech YouTube channel: | + | ==== 5.2 Three part introductory webinar ==== |
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+ | This is a 3 part introductory webinar on Node-RED and Venus available at the Victron Tech YouTube channel: | ||
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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The Node-RED editor can be accessed from your LAN at https:// | The Node-RED editor can be accessed from your LAN at https:// | ||
- | __Standard nodes + Victron nodes__ | + | ==== 5.3 Node specifications ==== |
Node-RED comes with a core set of useful nodes, and within the Venus OS large install there is a set of Victron nodes added to that: the Victron Pallet. All of the different nodes are described [[https:// | Node-RED comes with a core set of useful nodes, and within the Venus OS large install there is a set of Victron nodes added to that: the Victron Pallet. All of the different nodes are described [[https:// | ||
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==== 5.4 Controlling relays ==== | ==== 5.4 Controlling relays ==== | ||
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+ | For a relay to be controllable via Node-RED, it needs to be switched to manual control first. In most cases this needs to be done by using [[https:// | ||
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+ | ;#; | ||
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ;#; | ||
=== GX Device relays === | === GX Device relays === | ||
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=== SolarCharger MPPT Relay === | === SolarCharger MPPT Relay === | ||
- | Currently it is not possible | + | In order to switch |
Note that only the larger model solar chargers feature a relay. | Note that only the larger model solar chargers feature a relay. | ||
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=== RS series (inverter, multi) relays === | === RS series (inverter, multi) relays === | ||
- | Currently not controllable. Will be controllable in the future. | + | First set the relay to //manual control// using VictronConnect. Once that has been done, the relay can be controlled using Node-RED. |
=== Charger relays === | === Charger relays === | ||
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And restart Node-RED. | And restart Node-RED. | ||
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+ | === Q11: Is there a way to have the context survive reboots? === | ||
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+ | By default the context is stored in memory of the GX device only. If the GX device gets rebooted, the | ||
+ | content of the memory gets reset and you loose the context information. | ||
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+ | In order to keep the context data, it is needed to [[https:// | ||
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+ | module.exports = { | ||
+ | contextStorage: | ||
+ | default: { | ||
+ | module: " | ||
+ | config: { | ||
+ | flushInterval: | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | } | ||
+ | | ||
+ | With the above settings, context files will get created periodically in ''/ | ||
===== 6. Signal K ===== | ===== 6. Signal K ===== | ||
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | * [[http://slack-invite.signalk.org/|Signal K Slack]] - a real time chat group including a special Victron channel. | + | * [[https://discord.gg/uuZrwz4dCS |
Do not contact normal Victron support for any help on SignalK. Its based on community support, not official support. | Do not contact normal Victron support for any help on SignalK. Its based on community support, not official support. | ||
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- Do full GX factory reset, as per the instructions in the GX user manuals. This includes downloading a file called venus-data.tgz; | - Do full GX factory reset, as per the instructions in the GX user manuals. This includes downloading a file called venus-data.tgz; | ||
- | - Remove all Signal K Server log files. In case you're using SignalK, then we recommend to try that option first. See next chapter on how to do that (requires a USB stick or SD Card), and once done make sure to double check you're Signal K log setup; Most importantly, | + | - Remove all Signal K Server log files. In case you're using SignalK, then we recommend to try that option first. See next chapter on how to do that (requires a USB stick or SD Card), and once done make sure to double check you're Signal K log setup; Most importantly, |
- | - A more detailed approach is logging | + | - A more detailed approach is logging |
**Tips and tricks to login a diagnose disk space** | **Tips and tricks to login a diagnose disk space** | ||
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* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
See [[https:// | See [[https:// |
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