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Dev S3 Eb3 Modbus Register 121: Dev Active Power Import

Technical documentation for Modbus register 121 on Dev S3 Eb3. Data type: U DWORD. Includes Python and YAML configuration examples.

January 16, 2026 1 min read

Technical Definition

The register dev Active Power Import at address 121 is used to monitor dev active power import on the Dev S3 Eb3.

  • Protocol: Modbus RTU
  • Data Type: U DWORD
  • Unit: W
  • 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 dev Active Power Import (Address: 121)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=121, 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: "dev Active Power Import"
  address: 121
  value_type: U_DWORD
  unit_of_measurement: "W"

Connection Diagram

Here is the standard RS485 wiring for this configuration:

graph TD
    PLC[Host Controller / Home Assistant]
    Device[Dev S3 Eb3]

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


💡 Engineer's Insight

Analysis: Total active power drawn into the system from all phases. Units: Watts (W).

Troubleshooting: Check total load, grid voltage, and current. Ensure devices are consuming power as expected.