This just a TCP Socket network debugger tool. Also you can download from: https://www.kincony.com/download/Socket-debugger.zip
new protocol description update: https://www.kincony.com/smart-controller-development-protocol.html
it can see received data from Controller by TCP mode.
Electricity meter can connect with KC868-COL by RS485 bus. you can read power meter value on PC by TCP Socket or RS232 port. Also open protocol and demo source code.
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Old AliExpress KinCony store said Voltage Range 170V~230V AC. Now, AliExpress KinCony store says working voltage is Voltage Range:120V~230V AC. Just want to make sure it works here in US 120VAC. Does it not work well for loads less than 5 amps? Can you set modbus address inside electricity meter? I would like to use more than one…
AC120V is no problem, KC868-H32L use 10A relay, KC868-H32 use 5A relay. Controller have already used in USA. the RS232 port not have adress. if you want to use more, i suggest you use ethernet port, easy to extend.
I’m using KC868-H32W. 2 relay stoped turning off : red lamp is off but my lamp is on. I will double check the wire connection. Is there a way to reset them somehow? @KinCony
The instantaneous circuit current of your load is too large, resulting in high temperature bonding of the relay contacts. You can try to remove the metal shell and knock the faulty relay shell with a screwdriver, which may recover.
Because the KC868-H32’s relay we used is MAX 5A, generally 30% allowance is reserved that is safety. some power supply have large current when power on. KC868-H32L use 10A relay.
Hi!
Where can I get a new firmware?
How to update your device?
i’m using KC868-H32
you can see us email to get firmware.
how to update, see this video:
This device can work with home assistant via mqtt?
Yes, it can, also we supply the ST link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33023499911.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.1.59be3aeexPcdOS
order from our store, we supply support.
I was asking about The sensors module, KC868-COL?!
Can it be integrated The same like the relay board?
KC868-COL also use TCP Server work mode. now we have not make the MQTT convert program. If you also write code , because now we are developing new firmware for KC868-COL, it will have logical automatic control function. such as use IFTTT function, but not need internet, all logical control in local.
Good afternoon! Can I get a new firmware for the KC868-H32?
Yes, send Email to us to get firmware is ok.
Do not buy this device!
It is integrated into the home assistant only with the help of the TCP-MQTT intermediary program. The developer did it on windows, and does not show “how to do it” on raspberry. In the instructions, he writes “…so if you use Linux OS, you can compile the py file to use…” There is no such thing as “compile a py file for Linux” !!!
For many, the home assistant is installed in the docker in the form of a hassio. What py program can we talk about !?
I had my personal opinion that the developer did this only so that we would be behind him …
Is it so hard to do NORMAL integration ?!
I’m using the integration @shamruk wrote. It works like a charm with the 32 fold relay module. Have had zero issues with it after installation 