Ashp Modbus Register 5: Heat Pump Defrost Temperature

Technical Definition

The register Heat Pump Defrost Temperature at address 5 is used to monitor heat pump defrost Temperature on the Ashp.

• Protocol: Modbus RTU
• Data Type: U WORD
• Unit: °C
• Access: Read Only

How to Read (Python pymodbus)

Use this code snippet to read this specific value via RS485:

from pymodbus.client.sync import ModbusSerialClient

client = ModbusSerialClient(method='rtu', port='/dev/ttyUSB0', baudrate=9600)
client.connect()

# Read Heat Pump Defrost Temperature (Address: 5)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=5, count=2, unit=1)

if not result.isError():
    print(f"Raw Value: {result.registers}")
else:
    print("Error reading register")

client.close()

Integration (Home Assistant)

Paste this into your configuration.yaml:

- platform: modbus_controller
  name: "Heat Pump Defrost Temperature"
  address: 5
  value_type: U_WORD
  unit_of_measurement: "°C"

Connection Diagram

Here is the standard RS485 wiring for this configuration:

graph TD
    PLC[Host Controller / Home Assistant]
    Device[Ashp]

    PLC -- "A+ (D+)" --> Device
    PLC -- "B- (D-)" --> Device
    PLC -- GND --> Device

💡 Engineer's Insight

Analysis: Temperature (°C or °F) threshold triggering defrost cycle. Prevents ice buildup on outdoor coil.

Troubleshooting: Incorrect value might prevent defrost, leading to reduced efficiency or damage. Check sensor calibration.