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== Overview ==
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PVLng is a logging and data warehouse system for measuring data of sensors and photovoltaic plants.
 
PVLng is a logging and data warehouse system for measuring data of sensors and photovoltaic plants.
  
 
The system acts basely as a data warehouse.
 
The system acts basely as a data warehouse.
  
All data will be stored in an very simple and efficient internal structure ([[readings]]), optimized for data readout of any kind with a well defined interface.
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All data will be stored in an very simple and efficient internal structure ([[Database structure|readings]]), optimized for data readout of any kind with a well defined interface.
  
 
This system addresses all the user interested in data analysis, which will have a deeper look into their logged data.
 
This system addresses all the user interested in data analysis, which will have a deeper look into their logged data.
  
The system will accept data from any external sources and can deliver them for any purpose. A [[web frontend]] for graphing data is also integrated.
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The system will accept data from any external sources and can deliver them for any purpose. A [[:Category:Web frontend|web frontend]] for graphing data is also integrated.
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[[File:SystemCloud.png]]
 
[[File:SystemCloud.png]]
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To use this system best, a deeper knowledge in server administration, shell scripting and probably PHP is recommended, but not required.
 
To use this system best, a deeper knowledge in server administration, shell scripting and probably PHP is recommended, but not required.
  
The system is build using a [[channel]] logic.
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Refer to [[Design and concept|design and concept]] to understand the system organization regarding [[:Category:Model|model]]s, [[channel type]]s, [[Channel module|channel]]s and [[Overview module|channel hierarchy]].
 
 
Each channel will be handled internally by a specific [[model]].
 
  
 
Depending of the installed base of our solar plant, the following components are still implemented:
 
Depending of the installed base of our solar plant, the following components are still implemented:
  
'''Data storage'''
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=== Data storage ===
* Inverter data (feed-in power, DC power voltage, Current etc.) from a SMA Webbox
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* Inverter data (feed-in power, DC power voltage, Current etc.) from a [http://www.sma.de/en/products/monitoring-control.html SMA Webbox]
* Irradiation and module temperature from a SMA Sensorbox
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* Irradiation and module temperature from a [http://www.sma.de/en/products/monitoring-control.html SMA Sensorbox]
* Outside and inverter temperatures via USB -> 1‑Wire -> Temperature sensor
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* Outside and inverter temperatures via USB ([http://www.maximintegrated.com/en/products/comms/ibutton/DS9490R.html DS9490R]) or serial ([http://www.maximintegrated.com/datasheet/index.mvp/id/2923 DS2480B]) -> [[Wikipedia:1-Wire|1-Wire]] -> Temperature sensor
* Power consumption from watt meter via S0 impulses
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* Power consumption from electricity meters via [[Wikipedia:Electricity meter|S0]] impulses or D0 interface based on [[Wikipedia:IEC 62056|IEC 62056-21]]
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* Weather data from [http://wunderground.com/ Wunderground]
  
'''Data readout'''
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=== Data readout ===
* Model for the PV-Log URL interface in JSON
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* Model for the [http://pv-log.com PV-Log] URL interface in JSON
* Script to push data to PVOutput
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* Script to push data to [http://PVOutput.org PVOutput]
* Script to update a Twitter account
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* Script to update a [http://Twitter.com Twitter] account
 
* [planned] Extractor witch creates Solar-Log compatible JS files, for example for Solar-Log homemade or SolarAnalyzer
 
* [planned] Extractor witch creates Solar-Log compatible JS files, for example for Solar-Log homemade or SolarAnalyzer
  
== Quick start ==
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To get a first impression, refer to the [[Quick start]] which will help you.
 
 
To get a 1st impression of the system, 2 fake channels are installed by default.
 
 
 
They deliver random data on each request.
 
 
 
To get a feeling with charts, you can use them to play around with the presentation settings.
 
 
 
=== RANDOM Temperature sensor ===
 
 
 
This sensor simulates a temperature sensor in °C with a valid range of 15 ... 25 °C.
 
 
 
Each "next" reading differs max. ± 0.5 °C from last one.
 
 
 
[[File:RandomSensor1.png]]
 
 
 
[[File:RandomSensor2.png]]
 
 
 
=== RANDOM Energy meter ===
 
 
 
This sensor simulates a energy meter with kilo watt hours readings, starting by 0 with (nearly :-) open end.
 
 
 
Each "next" reading differs max. + 0.2 kilo watt hour from last one.
 
 
 
[[File:RandomMeter1.png]]
 
 
 
The consumption cost 0.20 per kilo watt hour, because of the unit watt hours is it set to 0.0002
 
 
 
''Please note'': The readings here are in kilo watt hours, to get watt hours out, the resolution is set to 1000.
 
 
 
[[File:RandomMeter2.png]]
 

Latest revision as of 16:37, 28 September 2014

PVLng is a logging and data warehouse system for measuring data of sensors and photovoltaic plants.

The system acts basely as a data warehouse.

All data will be stored in an very simple and efficient internal structure (readings), optimized for data readout of any kind with a well defined interface.

This system addresses all the user interested in data analysis, which will have a deeper look into their logged data.

The system will accept data from any external sources and can deliver them for any purpose. A web frontend for graphing data is also integrated.


SystemCloud.png


To use this system best, a deeper knowledge in server administration, shell scripting and probably PHP is recommended, but not required.

Refer to design and concept to understand the system organization regarding models, channel types, channels and channel hierarchy.

Depending of the installed base of our solar plant, the following components are still implemented:

Data storage

  • Inverter data (feed-in power, DC power voltage, Current etc.) from a SMA Webbox
  • Irradiation and module temperature from a SMA Sensorbox
  • Outside and inverter temperatures via USB (DS9490R) or serial (DS2480B) -> 1-Wire -> Temperature sensor
  • Power consumption from electricity meters via S0 impulses or D0 interface based on IEC 62056-21
  • Weather data from Wunderground

Data readout

  • Model for the PV-Log URL interface in JSON
  • Script to push data to PVOutput
  • Script to update a Twitter account
  • [planned] Extractor witch creates Solar-Log compatible JS files, for example for Solar-Log homemade or SolarAnalyzer

To get a first impression, refer to the Quick start which will help you.