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FoxESS - Modbus Charge Period Card

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Introduction

This is lovelace card which works with the Foxess - Modbus integration to let you set and configure charge periods.

This is supported by the following inverters:

  • H1 (including AC1 and AIO) using RS485

This provides the same functionality as the FoxESS app.

Installation

First, make sure that you have installed the Foxess - Modbus integration version 1.7.0 or higher, and have configured at least one supported inverter.

Quick installation link

Recommend installation is through HACS.

Either use this link or:

  1. Navigate to "HACS" in the left menu
  2. Select "Frontend"
  3. "Explore & Download Repositories" in the bottom right
  4. Search for "FoxESS - Modbus: Charge Period Card"
  5. Click "Download" in the bottom right
  6. When prompted, click "Reload"

Then add it to one of your dashboards

  1. On a dashboard, select "Edit Dashboard" then "Add Card"
  2. Search for "FoxESS - Modbus: Charge Period Card", and select
  3. Select your inverter using the drop-down
  4. Click "Save"

Usage

  • Enable Charge Period: Whether the charge period is enabled. A charge period will prevent your batteries from discharging between the specified times.
  • Enable charge from grid: If selected, your batteries will charge from the grid during this period. If deselected, your batteries won't charge or discharge.

After making changes, click "Save" to save them to your inverter.