python-VEDirect

What is this lib ?

Small library to read Victron's VE.Direct frames.

This is useful in order to read Victron's MPPT charge controllers.

You need to use a VE.Direct to FTDI-USB cable

Tested with the Smart Solar MPPT 100/20

How to use this lib ?

First of all, install this library using pip:

pip3 install vedirect

Then, you simply need to import the lib and start asking values:

>>> import vedirect
>>> device = vedirect.VEDirect()
>>> print(device.battery_volts)
27.5

The list of available parameters is:

• battery_volts
• battery_amps
• solar_volts
• solar_power
• device_serial
• device_MPPT_state
• firmware_version
• product_id
• charge_state
• error_code
• load_state
• load_current
• total_yield
• yield_today
• max_power_today
• yield_yesterday
• max_power_yesterday
• day_sequence