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Esp32 Solax X1 Boost Modbus Register 1038: Name inverter power

Technical documentation for Modbus register 1038 on Esp32 Solax X1 Boost. Data type: U WORD. Includes Python and YAML configuration examples.

January 16, 2026 1 min read

Technical Definition

The register name inverter power at address 1038 is used to monitor name inverter power on the Esp32 Solax X1 Boost.

  • Protocol: Modbus RTU
  • Data Type: U WORD
  • 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 name inverter power (Address: 1038)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=1038, 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: "name inverter power"
  address: 1038
  value_type: U_WORD
  unit_of_measurement: "W"

Connection Diagram

Here is the standard RS485 wiring for this configuration:

graph TD
    PLC[Host Controller / Home Assistant]
    Device[Esp32 Solax X1 Boost]

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


💡 Engineer's Insight

Analysis: Active power output of the inverter. Units: Watts (W). Represents real power delivered.

Troubleshooting: Zero indicates no power generation or inverter off. Check grid connection and solar input.