Esphome Shoto Smartli Modbus Register 21: Cell4 Temp

Technical Definition

The register Cell4 Temp at address 21 is used to monitor cell4 temp on the Esphome Shoto Smartli.

• 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 Cell4 Temp (Address: 21)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=21, 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: "Cell4 Temp"
  address: 21
  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[Esphome Shoto Smartli]

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

💡 Engineer's Insight

Analysis: Temperature reading for the fourth battery cell. Units are degrees Celsius (°C).

Troubleshooting: A 0 or inconsistent reading suggests a faulty sensor or poor connection for Cell 4. Verify wiring and sensor health.