Hi! thank you very much!
I’m trying to do the same thing. I also have logos (logo latest version at 230 V) and specifically I have 4 with each 2 expansions. I’m doing my home automation this way. I would like to integrate it with HA, and I am also new to this platform.
I wanted to understand what that green shape is next to the OR square. And I wanted to ask you if you can upload the LogoSoftcomfort project file here so I can better understand and take a cue, and if possible also the file that must be uploaded to HA.
Thank you for detailed explanation. I did not use output drives like niko dimmer before, so I do not understand how they are controlled, but I will dig into it.
I tried to control led brightness using specific driver that dims the light dependng on the analogue signal that you put in it (like this one -https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183523395899) I used analogue output from logo module to control it and it worked. But your approach seems different.
The green shape is just a shortcut to some input. If you have big sche in logosofcomfort you can cut the black line so your scheme looks cleaner. And then you will get this two green shapes that will state the name of the box they lead to.
For other parts of integration just use modbus. It is working wery well for me right now. I have system with 4 logo8 modules they communicate with each other and with HA aswell. Everything works fast and smooth.
Thank you very very much!!!
Can I ask you if you know some manual or guide or video tutorial that explains how modbus on logo works? I have read the official manual, but it explains only how to set up. The thing that is difficult for me is to understand how to connect network inputs and network outputs with modbus
Hi, Viktors
I used the next trick on LOGO side to operate regular two-position on/off switch (I8) as a pushbutton.
This could help you to avoid additional HA script for generating short pulse.
My task was not to use expensive designer pushbuttons while it was renovation works in my apartment and to use ready wiring with a cheap on/off switch.
The concept is hard to grasp, but once you understand, you will get it going well. On logo you create internet input or output and assign adress to it. You can look how adresses in softcomfort correspond to modbus adresses in logo documentation. Then just create modbus switch or sensor in HA and you are good to go.
Maybe I was not clear but my idea is to use “normal” switch in HA together with physical pushbutton you already bought without pulse-generation script:
I had to use resistors for the one I used, because I could not control this driver just by connecting it to the driver from logo module. I still do not know why it does not work when I connect it without the resistor.
The reason you need the resistor is that you need a load on which to measure the variation of voltage. Otherwise, it’s like putting a voltmeter in series.
While the Niko I have is using the industrial “standard” of voltage control so it doesn’t need this extra resistor
Hi, I’m trying to configure modbus with the logo and home assistant. On the logo I configured the digital network output as a “remote device” by putting the raspberry ip address that runs home assistant. Home assistant sees this output as a sensor, only that it always keeps the value to 0 despite the value of the Q output changes (I change the output from the digital input, which is a physical push button).
Do you have any idea why?
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Thanks! I updated as you suggested, but the problem is probably that something in modbus communication fails. The home assistant configuration is as above. While I updated the program on the logo as you told me, but neither sensor nor switch on home assistant still works
