Modbus Esp8266 Modbus Register 140: Hp IDU capacity current value

Technical Definition

The register hp IDU capacity current value at address 140 is used to monitor hp idu capacity current value on the Modbus Esp8266.

• Protocol: Modbus RTU
• Data Type: U WORD
• Unit: kW
• 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 hp_IDU_capacity_current_value (Address: 140)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=140, 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: "hp_IDU_capacity_current_value"
  address: 140
  value_type: U_WORD
  unit_of_measurement: "kW"

Connection Diagram

Here is the standard RS485 wiring for this configuration:

graph TD
    PLC[Host Controller / Home Assistant]
    Device[Modbus Esp8266]

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

💡 Engineer's Insight

Analysis: Current capacity output of the indoor unit (IDU). Unit: Kilowatts (kW) or percentage (%). Indicates heating/cooling power delivered.

Troubleshooting: Zero capacity could be due to system demand being met, thermostat setpoint reached, compressor issue, or refrigerant flow problem.