Hello,
I have a smart meter that sends CSV files to a server with 20 parameters being logged. You can view below:
ftp://ftp.metering.host-ed.me/
user: metering
pass: Qs91Dmn26x
My question:
Is it possible to use the Emoncms for visualization of this meter?
The meter network paramerts datasheet:
http://www.shmcomms.co.uk/images/pdfs/man_nd_faq_network.pdf
http://www.shmcomms.co.uk/images/PDFs/Man_ND_CubeIP.pdf
http://www.shmcomms.co.uk/images/pdfs/man_nd_cube400_network.pdf
Re: Using Non-Audrino Hardware with Emoncms
It would be fairly trivial to use oem_gateway:
http://openenergymonitor.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/oem-gateway-by-jerome.html
And follow the socket example given to write the CSV file to emoncms.
Re: Using Non-Audrino Hardware with Emoncms
Thank you very much for the reply.
The thing is, I'm a little bit a novice when it comes to networking.
Is there an easy way for me to understand?
- I think I have to upload the files found in the link into my gateway?
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Just a thought, and please bear in mind, I'm no programming saavy.
Is it possible to have a script on the ecomon server, that will fetch the CSV and translate to J.Son and then do the visualization?
Would not be easier than the OEM Gateway?
Re: Using Non-Audrino Hardware with Emoncms
Yes, skipping oem_gateway is entirely possible - it just provides nice logging and a few extra features if it can't contact emoncms.
It's perfectly possible to download the file, parse it, and send it as JSON using a language like Python.
Re: Using Non-Audrino Hardware with Emoncms
If such a script is developed, it will enable lots and lots of people to use any smart meter with the open source portal.
So if I need to get a programmer to do this job for me, what qualifications/skills I should look for?
Is there a website where I can hire a person to do such a script?
Thank you