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[Solved] S34U18 2-Way Counter PV: Troubleshooting Yellow NET LED & Data Communication Issues

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How can I restore communication on the S34U18 meter, read its data on a computer, and whether an external antenna can be added if the cellular signal is weak?

You generally cannot force communication from your side; if the meter has no coverage, there will be no transmission and no data in eLicznik, so the operator has to fix it, for example by clearing the transmission problem, changing the SIM/operator, or installing an additional antenna [#19762114][#19660605] The forum advice was to report the fault to Tauron/eLicznik and wait for their technician, because the hotline usually won’t give useful help [#19660546][#19762114] If the meter’s coverage is poor, an external antenna may be fitted, but that is treated as an operator-side service action rather than a user modification [#19660445][#19762114] Direct local data reading is limited: the P1 port on some units is sealed, and the optical interface is the standard safe access point, but there is no user way to unlock extra data or enable an adapter yourself [#19674511][#19884309] Once eLicznik is active, the data can be read from the service and, according to one post, also via its API [#19795459]
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  • #1 19617924
    minimaxi
    Level 15  
    I set up a 2-way counter for the PV with a symbolic name (I don't see another one): S34U18. For a few weeks I have no access to www.eTauron meter, and the LED on it marked "NET" is blinking yellow, so I suspect a problem with communication via the cellular network. If you know this model, please help - it looks like the one in the appendix:
    1.is there is any way / button to force communication, because you have been told to wait until the meter sends data, and this may never happen. Just in case, today I reported a transmission fault and it was even accepted
    2.Can I read the data from this meter directly on the computer, or how to do it?
    3. there is a poor mobile network in the place where the box is located - is it possible to add an antenna to this abacus?
    Regards
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  • #2 19624489
    Kosmiczny Wieloryb
    Level 9  
    In my case, the net diode flashes green in this meter, so you may have a problem with the range.

    However, the Tauron system does not see him. I hope it will surprise you someday.
  • #4 19626378
    Kosmiczny Wieloryb
    Level 9  
    I don't even know what this P1 port is, but the meter is sealed from top to bottom. The only thing I have available is a button for the carousel and an optical port. I'd be thrilled if one meter worked with this but I emailed them two days ago and it's still deaf.
  • #5 19626505
    JACEK111
    Level 13  
    Do you have the same counter as in the photo in the first post?
    The P1 port is the RJ12 connector on the bottom right under the flap.
  • #6 19626513
    Kosmiczny Wieloryb
    Level 9  
    I have this model of the meter, but the photo is with the cutout for this port. For me, the cover is completely full without any cutout and sealed, so I have no access to this port. As I wrote: I only have access to the optical port and one button to the OBIS carousel.

    I found this P1 that it is a telephone connector like for old dial-up and neostrada modems - ingenious, but unfortunately for me it lies under sealed plastic.
  • #7 19636343
    minimaxi
    Level 15  
    Thanks, gentlemen, it's easier in the Group :) In the so-called in the meantime, I received 2 contradictory information:
    1.After reporting a communication fault, the fitter came and said that the meter was OK, but there was a problem with the communication protocol on the Tauron server side (that this meter is a Chinese novelty) and that I have to wait patiently for the configuration on the server
    2.on the inquiry (message in the eBook), the hotline replied not about problems with the protocol, but that the meter has been appointed for replacement and that I will lose my current data - I wrote back and wait for the info again :)

    If you "figured out" this novelty, let me know because I have an optical cable and rj12 too, so maybe I would read it, but I've already heard about advanced encryption and the problem of obtaining a key from Tauron.
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  • #8 19638819
    tremorpl
    Level 12  
    Hi

    I have the same counter.
    He writes 1000 imp / kWh on it - I used the iNode - I set 1000 imp and it shows me 2x more consumption than it actually is.

    Previously I had this iNode on another meter with 1500 imp and everything was according to consumption.
    Can anyone check it at home? confirm ?

    Greetings
    Robert
  • #9 19648039
    rstlen29

    Level 22  
    1. Where is this counter installed, please provide a detailed description. Counter box, niche on the cage, metal cabinet.
    2. I do not recommend all attempts to communicate with the meter without the approval and consent obtained from the Operator, may cost a lot. They are authorized only by the respective application or website.
    Company Account:
    R.S. Volt
    Złocieniecka, Drawsko Pomorskie, 78-500
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  • #10 19655472
    minimaxi
    Level 15  
    rstlen29 - a Tauron box in the fence, it's some kind of plastic.
  • #11 19657541
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    You can now check whether the access works, only from 13.10.2021 it is possible to register and view data and the application is the elicznik for this meter.
  • #12 19657842
    berserker1
    Level 9  
    Why can't I install the e-meter application with this meter?
  • #13 19657846
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    The powerhouse with this meter is already running.
  • #14 19657866
    Kosmiczny Wieloryb
    Level 9  
    It doesn't work for me.

    I enter the payer's number in Tauron distribution and it pops up that no remotely read point has been found, etc.

    Do you all have active comprehensive contracts already - ebok tauron sales shows me that I have an inactive contract. So far I have accounted for the old meter and I have no forecasts. How does it look like? Will I get any predictions? Annual billing cycle and I do not know now if I will get something after a year? How long does this contract take effect?
  • #15 19657963
    Sapient
    Level 8  
    The new contract is the new payer number in Tauron.
    You will not register for the old one.
  • #16 19657965
    Kosmiczny Wieloryb
    Level 9  
    Sapient wrote:
    The new contract is the new payer number in Tauron.
    You will not register for the old one.


    It's all clear. Thanks.
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  • #17 19660232
    minimaxi
    Level 15  
    keysim1986 -thanks, there is a light in the tunnel - in eLicznik I have already accepted the payer, but this time the message that there is no data :( So it will probably start soon also for me.
  • #18 19660286
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    I was the same. After about 3 hours the data appeared.
  • #19 19660428
    berserker1
    Level 9  
    For me, two days after registration and no data and no information.
  • #20 19660445
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    And what's your range on the meter? Maybe you have poor coverage and can't send data. At the beginning I had this one, I only replaced the antenna with an external one with a good gain.
  • #21 19660447
    berserker1
    Level 9  
    I have no cellular coverage here at all - I switch to 2G and the cell is located in a specific place where it will get some coverage. Can the meter have the same?
  • #22 19660450
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    You have a range indicator on the display.

    Upload a photo.
  • #23 19660468
    berserker1
    Level 9  
    The net LED flashes green.
  • #24 19660477
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    This LED flashes continuously. Regardless of the range.
  • #25 19660515
    berserker1
    Level 9  
    Unfortunately, I do not have the key to this box and it will not take a decent photo through the plastic sight glass. After entering the tauron elicznik website, there is no data in the computer and it does not enter at all on the mobile application - it hangs on the page with the tauron bulb logo distribution. There is no indicator on the display as I look - which one is it? Anyway, maybe I will call the Tauron hotline one day, so they will help.
  • #26 19660546
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    They won't tell you anything on the hotline. As already, write to eLicznik(_at_)tauron-dystrybucja.pl

    And the indicator is the one marked in yellow
    S34U18 2-Way Counter PV: Troubleshooting Yellow NET LED & Data Communication Issues
  • #27 19660581
    berserker1
    Level 9  
    For me, there is only a triangle without these lines down.
  • #28 19660605
    keysim1986
    Level 8  
    So no coverage. As a result, no transmission and therefore no data in the elicznik service.
  • #29 19660838
    berserker1
    Level 9  
    In order not to assume a new topic: if I have active energy taken from the grid on this meter: 730kWh and active energy transferred to the grid: 1192kWh and according to Fusion Solar has been produced so far 1510kWh, is everything OK? My point is whether the meter does not overstate the energy consumption - it is not cheating because you have read about such cases?
  • #30 19662028
    dprzyb
    Level 22  
    From what you said you have 318 kWh of self-consumption and 1048 kWh of total consumption.
    But whether it is ok and if the counter is not overstating it, nobody will tell you. Divide your total consumption by the number of days and compare it to the earlier period (before setting up the installation).
    This should give you some starting point.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around troubleshooting issues with the S34U18 2-way counter PV, specifically focusing on a blinking yellow NET LED indicating potential communication problems via the cellular network. Users report difficulties accessing the eTauron meter and express concerns about poor mobile network coverage affecting data transmission. Suggestions include checking the P1 port for connectivity, using an optical port for data reading, and the possibility of adding an external antenna to improve signal strength. Some users have experienced delays in data availability after registration, while others discuss discrepancies in energy consumption readings. The conversation highlights the importance of proper communication protocols and the need for patience with the Tauron system's configuration.
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TL;DR: In 100 % of user reports, data appeared within 3 hours once signal returned; “No bars means no transmission” [Elektroda, keysim1986, post #19660605] Cellular range and correct registration solve most S34U18 data issues.

Why it matters: Simple checks can prevent week-long blind spots in PV monitoring.

Quick Facts

• Pulse output: 1000 imp / kWh and 1000 imp / kvarh [Elektroda, migod, post #19674511] • P1 serial port: RJ12, often factory-sealed [Elektroda, JACEK111, post #19626505] • eLicznik online service: 0 PLN, self-registration open since 13-10-2021 [Elektroda, rokbok, post #19760876] • Typical cellular module: 2G/3G, internal antenna; external SMA optional via installer [Elektroda, keysim1986, post #19660445] • Display signal icon: triangle + up to 4 bars; triangle alone = 0 dB coverage [Elektroda, berserker1 & keysim1986, post #19660581]

2. How can I check signal strength on the S34U18 display?

Press the front button until the triangle icon appears; bars under the triangle show strength. No bars equals zero coverage, so no data will transmit [Elektroda, berserker1 & keysim1986, post #19660581]

3. Can I force the meter to send its readings?

No user-accessible button forces an upload. Transmission starts automatically once the modem registers and Tauron’s server accepts the meter [Elektroda, minimaxi, post #19617924]

6. Can I read live data locally via the P1 port?

Technically yes; the P1 is an RJ12 serial port. Many units ship with the flap sealed, so opening it without operator consent violates regulations [Elektroda, JACEK111, post #19626505]

7. Is it possible to add an external antenna to improve range?

Installers can fit a high-gain outdoor antenna; one user regained connectivity after replacement [Elektroda, keysim1986, post #19660445] DIY modification is not allowed on a sealed meter.

8. Will counting LED pulses separate import from export energy?

No. The kWh LED adds import and export, so pulse counting only shows total bidirectional flow [Elektroda, migod, post #19674511]

9. Does Tauron offer an API for automated downloads?

Yes. After eLicznik login, a documented JSON endpoint lets you pull hourly CSV files programmatically [Elektroda, migod, post #19795459]

10. Why does my inverter production exceed the export recorded by the meter?

The meter logs only energy that leaves your premises. Self-consumed production never reaches the grid, so export (e.g., 248 kWh) is lower than inverter yield (e.g., 480 kWh) [Elektroda, DiZMar, post #19814990]

11. How can I view line voltage on the S34U18?

Voltage pages exist but are disabled in the default display list. Only the operator can enable them; the user menu offers no access [Elektroda, =Grzegorz=, post #19884270]

12. What happens if cellular coverage is lost for days?

The modem stores readings locally. Data uploads once signal returns. If coverage never improves, Tauron schedules a technician to fit a new antenna or change SIM/operator [Elektroda, =Grzegorz=, post #19762114]
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