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DTU Settings

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DTU Settings NRF

DTU Settings CMT

Settings / Parameters

The possible settings depend on the RF module (NRF24L01+ or CMT2300A) used. If you have configured both modules in your Device Profile, the settings for both modules will appear.

DTU Configuration

Serial

The serial of the DTU which is used to communicate with the inverters. It's like the inverter serial number but belongs to the DTU. A random number is generated on the first start of the OpenDTU and persisted in the configuration. It is important that all the DTU's in RF1 range have different serial numbers.

Poll Interval:

The time (in seconds) between the individual inverter queries. If you choose this value to small the ESP does not have enough time to perform other tasks.

NRF24 Transmitting power

Specify the transmit power of the RF module. Choose it according to the phrase: "As large as necessary, as small as possible." If you select a value that is too high, the power supply unit may not be able to supply enough current (especially low-cost power supply units are affected). Additional capacitors on the RF module can help here.

Possible values:

  • Minimum (-18dBm)
  • Low (-12dBm)
  • High (-6dBm)
  • Maximum (0dBm)

Warning

Please make sure the maximum transmission power does not exeed you local regulations!

CMT2300A Transmitting power

Please see NRF24 Transmitting power. There is a more granular setting option.

CMT2300A Region/Country

This setting affects the frequency selection below and also changes the band configuration of the CMT2300A module.

CMT2300A frequency

After starting an HMS/HMT inverter (or after 15 minutes without communication), it listens on a frequency of 865 MHz in Europe or 915 MHz for US devices (-NA). The DTU must change this frequency before further communication. This is the value that can be set here. If communication with the inverter is not possible, it is possible that radio communication is already taking place on the corresponding frequency. In this case, the value must be adjusted slightly.

Warning

Please check your local regulations if you are allowed to send on the choosen frequency with the specified transmit power!

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