@niklaso

Hi Niklas,

I know this is a very old post, but its worth a try. How did you get out the daily Kwh usage? As default my sensor only gives Watts and Kwh (accumulated from start), I have tried to run a Scene in Vera UI7 where there are a function in the sensor called resetKWh(), but it looks like it doesn't do anything. Any tips would be great, thanks.

Henning

@gohan

Cool thanks! Then I will try when I have the gateway available.

@manutremo said in Problems with sensor node:

OP

Ok guys, thanks for all the tips so far. I checked again all wiring and tested the connection with a multimeter and yes, it looks like one of the "ready to use" cables was faulty. So I removed the crimp cables and soldered on wires and now it looks like it works at least. Now I only have the node connected to the PC (gateway is not available), so does this serial monitor print look correct? I have loaded some simple Door/window sensor sketch, why isn't the digital pin state show up in the serial monitor? Does it have to be connected to the gateway?

0 MCO:BGN:INIT NODE,CP=RNNNA--,VER=2.1.1
3 TSM:INIT
4 TSF:WUR:MS=0
11 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
12 TSM:FPAR
15 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
2022 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
2024 TSM:FPAR
2026 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
4034 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
4036 TSM:FPAR
4038 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
6046 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
6048 TSM:FPAR
6050 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
8058 !TSM:FPAR:FAIL
8059 TSM:FAIL:CNT=1
8061 TSM:FAIL:PDT
18065 TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
18067 TSM:INIT
18074 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
18076 TSM:FPAR
18078 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
20086 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
20088 TSM:FPAR
20090 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
22099 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
22102 TSM:FPAR
22104 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
24112 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
24114 TSM:FPAR
24116 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
26124 !TSM:FPAR:FAIL
26125 TSM:FAIL:CNT=2
26127 TSM:FAIL:PDT
36130 TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
36132 TSM:INIT
36140 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
36142 TSM:FPAR
36144 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
38152 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
38154 TSM:FPAR
38156 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
40164 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
40166 TSM:FPAR
40168 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
42176 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
42178 TSM:FPAR
42180 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
44188 !TSM:FPAR:FAIL
44189 TSM:FAIL:CNT=3
44191 TSM:FAIL:PDT
54194 TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
54196 TSM:INIT
54203 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
54205 TSM:FPAR
54207 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
56215 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
56217 TSM:FPAR
56219 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
58227 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
58229 TSM:FPAR
58231 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
60239 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
60241 TSM:FPAR
60243 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
62252 !TSM:FPAR:FAIL
62253 TSM:FAIL:CNT=4
62255 TSM:FAIL:PDT
72258 TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
72260 TSM:INIT
72267 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
72269 TSM:FPAR
72271 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
74280 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
74283 TSM:FPAR
74285 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
76293 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
76295 TSM:FPAR
76297 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
78305 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
78307 TSM:FPAR
78309 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:

I bought from eBay, some from the UK and some from Germany. I will try to take a picture

@gohan

Ok, Thanks for the tip, but I testes 3 different radios, even from two different sellers. Tips on where can I buy a good one?

Hi,

I'm trying to get my first sensor node to work, but the only thing that comes out of the serial monitor is this:

0 MCO:BGN:INIT NODE,CP=RNNNA--,VER=2.1.1
3 TSM:INIT
4 TSF:WUR:MS=0
11 !TSM:INIT:TSP FAIL
12 TSM:FAIL:CNT=1
14 TSM:FAIL:PDT
10016 TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
10018 TSM:INIT
10024 !TSM:INIT:TSP FAIL
10028 TSM:FAIL:CNT=2
10029 TSM:FAIL:PDT
20032 TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
20034 TSM:INIT
20040 !TSM:INIT:TSP FAIL
20043 TSM:FAIL:CNT=3
20044 TSM:FAIL:PDT

Can anyone tell me what this means?
I have check the wiring a million times, used different Aduino nanos (clones) and radio modules(nrf24), used decoupling capacitors and powered the radio from a different supply, but still the same :angry:

Please give me some tips!

Ok, so I added more capacitors, but still the same printout in the serial monitor. Any more ideas?

0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT GW,CP=RNNGA--,VER=2.1.1
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:WUR:MS=0
0;255;3;0;9;!TSM:INIT:TSP FAIL
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:FAIL:CNT=1
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:FAIL:PDT
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT:TSP OK
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT:GW MODE
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:READY:ID=0,PAR=0,DIS=0
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:REG:NOT NEEDED
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;14;Gateway startup complete.
0;255;0;0;18;2.1.1
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:```

Ok, Thanks for the tip. I will try this as soon as I have it available. Do you have any idea on value of the cap? 50uF , 100uF or more?

I added a 10uF to the radio, but I do not have more of them so i cannot try with more or one with a higher value. The 10uF dis not make any difference.

@rejoe2
I tried to run the nRF from a second 3.3V regulator, so it doesn't get power from the nano, but it deosn't make any difference.

@rejoe2
When its connected to the PC its power thorugh the USB, at the Vera HA controller its connected to a powered USB2 hub.

Yes the nRF is connected to the 3.3V pin on the nano, not the Vcc.

@scalz
Hi, I use the following HW:

Arduino Nano with FTDI chip
(http://www.ebay.de/itm/FTDI-FT232RL-Arduino-Nano-V3-0-kompatibles-Board-ATMEL-ATmega328-16mhz-114/222594639875?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)

NRF24L01
(http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-2-3-5-10-Arduino-NRF24L01-2-4GHz-Wireless-RF-Transceiver-Module-UK-Seller/262714698217?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=561644846511&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)

I have tested several different radio units, same result. I have only one Arduino Nano so not able to test with different ones. I have also added a 10uF capacitor between Vcc and GND on the radio module, but no difference.

Still not able to get this Serial gateway to work. When its connected to the computer the serial monitor just loops these lines :

0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7

Any help is appreciated.

Hi, I'm totally new to this mysensor thing and I'm trying to set up a serial gateway for my Vera plus controller. I have followed the instructions, tripple checked the wiring to the radio, tried different radio modules, checked that I have a FTDI nano etc. but I cannot get it to show up in the serial port config in UI7 (Vera). If I connect the nano to the PC and open the serial monitor I get this:

0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT GW,CP=RNNGA--,VER=2.1.1
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:WUR:MS=0
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT:TSP OK
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT:GW MODE
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:READY:ID=0,PAR=0,DIS=0
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:REG:NOT NEEDED
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;14;Gateway startup complete.
0;255;0;0;18;2.1.1
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,0-0-0,s=0,c=0,t=0,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7
.........
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:LEN,0!=7

Can someone please help? Or have any tips? Thanks

Hi @GertSanders, @alexsh1

I'm considering to build a few nodes with this design, could anyone that have done and tested these give some feedback on how it work? Battery life etc. In my case I will mostly use it as window/door sensor and water leakage sensor so it would not send data to frequently.

Thanks for any input.

@Nca78 Do you have aby figures in how long the battery will last?