RPICT8 Version 3

RPICT8 - Raspberrypi SCT Adaptor

Connect 8 Current sensors to a Raspberrypi



Documentation

• 8x Current sensor ports
• Arduino IDE programmable
• EmonCMS compatible.
• CSV serial output (default)
• Atmega328 Microcontroller
• View/record data using Linux/Python/Emoncms
• Stackable - Up to 5 board stack on one Raspberrypi.
• Compatible with Raspberrypi 2 & 3.

Package Content

• 1 RPICT8 Unit.
• 4 Mounting Spacers
• 8 Mounting Screws

Recommended Sensors

• Current: SCT-013-000 Or any current output CT

Default Configuration

Output format is Emonhub by default. Output format configurable via serial interface.

Outputs 8 channels:

• Estimated Power x8 (Watts)

Parameters:

Node ID: 11
Scan interval: 5 seconds
Output: Emonhub

Default loaded sketch freely available on the wiki page.

Emoncms Ouput:

Stacking boards

It is possible to stack boards together to expand the numbers of sensors supported. All units are sold configured as master. Please refer to the wiki page to learn how to configure them as slave.

Is it possible to stack RPICT8 and RPICT7V1 or RPICT4V3 units together.