Load Modbus Register 642: Load UPS L3 Power
Technical documentation for Modbus register 642 on Load. Data type: S WORD. Includes Python and YAML configuration examples.
January 16, 2026
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Technical Definition
The register Load UPS L3 Power at address 642 is used to monitor load ups l3 power on the Load.
- Protocol: Modbus RTU
- Data Type: S 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 Load UPS L3 Power (Address: 642)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=642, 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: "Load UPS L3 Power"
address: 642
value_type: S_WORD
unit_of_measurement: "W"
Connection Diagram
Here is the standard RS485 wiring for this configuration:
graph TD
PLC[Host Controller / Home Assistant]
Device[Load]
PLC -- "A+ (D+)" --> Device
PLC -- "B- (D-)" --> Device
PLC -- GND --> Device
💡 Engineer's Insight
Analysis: Real power consumption on Phase 3 of the load (Watts).
Troubleshooting: Zero: No load connected or active. Error: Incorrect wiring or faulty measurement.