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Zamel MEW-01 Energy Meter: Alternative Software, ESP8266 System, Supla & Local Server

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  • #31 20226270
    xury
    Automation specialist
    Somewhere I should have a Nodered ready for PZEM. Generally nodered is the frontend for node.js
    It can be said that without Nodered domoticz it is a disabled child.
    For example, Nodered can parse every MQTT message and send it to domoticz / in
    The possibilities of Nodered are enormous thanks to the fact that additional nodes can be installed.
    At first, NR seems difficult, but once in, it offers amazing possibilities. Knowing javascript is handy. I learned to write the first functions based on the course for super heroes https://kursjs.pl/
    I recommend training on Node red, for example by making one dummy sensor and trying to push data into it via nodered.
    If I find flow from PZEM, I will give it to me. I have somewhere in the archive, because currently, due to PV, I gave up PZEMs for MEW-01 Of course, it will not be a "paste and works" ready-made, because you will have to use your idx and topic names.
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  • #32 20227748
    Daro1003
    Level 33  
    So it's not that simple, so I don't write the code, it's zero for me, so I have to figure it out somehow.
    What about the MEW-01 counter? Can the data from Supla be transferred to a domotic?
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  • #33 20262265
    witekp04
    Level 2  
    Everything xury wrote is true. Remember, however, that Node-RED is quite substantial software, it acts as an integrator of both streaming devices and synchronous APIs, so Domoticz can be easily used in it. Due to its size, I avoid using it at home.
    I have MEW-01 myself and switched to the local MQTT yesterday. I just wrote a simple daemon that uses Net::MQTT::Simple (for fetching topics), LWP::UserAgent (for API domoticz support) - I use Perl. In fact, in any modern scripting language, it can be done - a bit of self-denial :) . The daemon itself, despite the fact that the MEW threads are constantly updated and the MQTT server almost only receives the stream from it almost all the time, takes little mW of power needed to power the raspberry. I have acquired the daemon's textual status to observe it for a while. The result is this.
    Zamel MEW-01 Energy Meter: Alternative Software, ESP8266 System, Supla & Local Server
    I will add:
    Daro1003 - if you give up, of course, you can easily integrate the domotic with the knot. Supla is a Polish cloud, so in total, this solution is acceptable to me. The supla developers are great and the cloud API itself is also very good - I was on it for two months. Tutorials are. if you want I will provide you my lua file for integration by knot.
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  • #34 20479158
    rsv6
    Level 13  
    Can this module use some ready-made free server? Tz I mean that ESP connects directly to the router. Have a preview outside the home using the gsm network
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  • #35 20531805
    w10033
    Level 10  
    Are there alternative sizing devices for MEW-01 with smaller dimensions available on the market! Due to the size, the factory ones will not fit in my distribution box
  • #36 21538645
    ZgredekLCD
    Level 8  
    What type of modules does the MEW-01 use that it supports bi-directional measurement? Can anyone throw up a picture of what the centre looks like? Does it also rely on PZEMs after Zamel, but software it somehow detects which way the current is flowing?

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the Zamel MEW-01 energy meter, focusing on its underlying system, which is believed to be based on the ESP8266. Users inquire about the potential for alternative software uploads and the capability of Supla to send data to a local server. Responses indicate that the MEW-01 can indeed operate with alternative firmware like Tasmota, and it can be configured to work with local MQTT servers. The conversation also touches on the PZEM-004 energy meter as a more affordable alternative, discussing its configuration and integration with Tasmota and various home automation systems. Users share experiences with both devices, highlighting the need for proper wiring and addressing when using multiple PZEM-004 units. Additionally, there are inquiries about other energy meters that can measure energy in both directions and fit within standard distribution boxes.
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