Connections to Third-Party Systems
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Huawei: API connection

What do you need?

General requirements

  • You have a computer with the most recent version of the MOTIV Building Control programming software; see Niko Home Control II release notes.

  • You have connected both systems to the same home network.

Niko requirements

Your Niko Home Control installation meets the following requirements:

You can connect up to 4 inverters to one Niko Home Control.

Huawei requirements

Your system meets the following requirements:

  • The inverter is equipped with a Smart dongle to connect to the local network

Prerequisite: you need the MODBUS ID of the Huawei inverter at hand. Huawei inverters expose this MODBUS ID via:

  • LCD menu on the inverter (for models with display)

  • FusionSolar app → Device Information → Communication Parameters (you need installer rights)

  • Smart Dongle Web UI → Maintenance → Modbus Address (you need installer rights)

 When connecting the systems in the Niko Home Control programming software, you need to configure also the MODBUS ID of the Huawei inverter. This number is typically in a range from 1 to 5.

  • It has an active internet connection.

  • MODBUS port on the inverter is enabled by your PV installer during installation.

  • Your system is one of the following Huawei products*:

Single-phase

Three-phase

PV inverter

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  • SUN2000-12-KTL-M2 / SUN2000-15-KTL-M2 / SUN2000-17-KTL-M2 / SUN2000-20-KTL-M2

  • SUN2000-12KTL-M5 / SUN2000-15KTL-M5 / SUN2000-17KTL-M5 / SUN2000-20KTL-M5 / SUN2000-25KTL-M5

Hybrid inverter

  • SUN2000-2KTL-L1 / SUN2000-3KTL-L1 / SUN2000-3,68KTL-L1 / SUN2000-4KTL-L1 / SUN2000-4,6KTL-L1 / SUN2000-5KTL-L1 / SUN2000-6KTL-L1

  • SUN2000-3KTL-M1 / SUN2000-4KTL-M1 / SUN2000-5KTL-M1 / SUN2000-6KTL-M1 / SUN2000-8KTL-M1 / SUN2000-10KTL-M1

  • SUN2000-5K-MAP0 / SUN2000-6K-MAP0 / SUN2000-8K-MAP0 / SUN2000-10K-MAP0 / SUN2000-12K-MAP0

  • SUN2000-12K-MB0 / SUN2000-15K-MB0 / SUN2000-17K-MB0 / SUN2000-20K-MB0 / SUN2000-25K-MB0

Battery

  • LUNA2000-5-S0 / LUNA2000-10-S0 / LUNA2000-15-S0

  • LUNA2000-7-S1 / LUNA2000-14-S1 / LUNA2000-21-S1

*Consult the website of the supplier for detailed specifications and the latest products.

If your system does not meet these requirements, consider the alternative solution: connection via measuring module(s).

The Huawei system should not contain the Smart assistant (EMMA) module as this conflicts with the Energy management functions in Niko Home Control

Programming of the Huawei system

You can (de)activate the partner integration via the Niko Home Control programming software. Ask your professional installer for help. You will find the requirements and detailed instructions in the software manual.

  • You activate the link in the Dashboard menu. You find the procedure here.

  • You deactivate the link in the Dashboard menu. You find the procedure here.
    After deactivating the link, the following happens:

    • The related functions will disappear from your Niko Home Control app.

    • Your related data in Niko Home Control will be lost.

Note that any basic actions and routines linked to your partner system are also updated via the programming software.