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Sdm120 2X Atom Modbus Register 12: SDM1 Power

Technical documentation for Modbus register 12 on Sdm120 2X Atom. Data type: FP32. Includes Python and YAML configuration examples.

January 16, 2026 3 read

Technical Definition

The register SDM1 Power at address 12 is used to monitor sdm1 power on the Sdm120 2X Atom.

  • Protocol: Modbus RTU
  • Data Type: FP32
  • 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 SDM1 Power (Address: 12)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=12, 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: "SDM1 Power"
  address: 12
  value_type: FP32
  unit_of_measurement: "W"

Connection Diagram

Here is the standard RS485 wiring for this configuration:

graph TD
    PLC[Host Controller / Home Assistant]
    Device[Sdm120 2X Atom]

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


💡 Engineer's Insight

Analysis: SDM1 Active Power (W). Represents the real power consumed by the load connected to SDM1.

Troubleshooting: Check for loose connections, ensure load is active, verify meter configuration and health.