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| {{:livebox:p_envi_bridge_d.gif }} The [[http://www.currentcost.com|Current Cost]] device monitors your electricity usage. The data-stream is available via the Current Cost USB/RS232 dongle which plugs into the Livebox either directly or with a USB Hub. The Livebox USB port is the 'type A' port that is situated beneath the two buttons on the side of the Livebox case. The xap-currentcost daemon reads this data and turns it into an xAP message which then makes it available for data logging and event attachment. | {{:livebox:p_envi_bridge_d.gif }} The [[http://www.currentcost.com|Current Cost]] device monitors your electricity usage. The data-stream is available via the Current Cost USB/RS232 dongle which plugs into the Livebox either directly or with a USB Hub. The Livebox USB port is the 'type A' port that is situated beneath the two buttons on the side of the Livebox case. The xap-currentcost daemon reads this data and turns it into an xAP message which then makes it available for data logging and event attachment. |
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| When combined with the [[#feeding to pachube|pachube]] component you get all the benefits of the CurrentCost web bridge hardware without the cost. As a bonus you can also monitor sensors something it can't do. | When combined with the [[#feeding to pachube|pachube]] component you get all the benefits of the CurrentCost web bridge hardware without the cost. As a bonus you can also monitor sensors; something it can't do. |
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| ===== CurrentCost and Baud Rates ===== | ===== CurrentCost and Baud Rates ===== |
| || {{:livebox:cc-gen1.png|}} || **Current Cost Classic Gen2**\\ The second generation monitor, uses a 9600 baud rate and includes live and historical XML data as per the CC128 XML specification.|| | || {{:livebox:cc-gen1.png|}} || **Current Cost Classic Gen2**\\ The second generation monitor, uses a 9600 baud rate and includes live and historical XML data as per the CC128 XML specification.|| |
| || {{:livebox:cc-envi.png|}} || **Current Cost Envi (CC-128)**\\ The latest Current Cost monitor, uses a 57600 baud rate and includes live and historical XML data. Support up to 9 additional sensors.|| | || {{:livebox:cc-envi.png|}} || **Current Cost Envi (CC-128)**\\ The latest Current Cost monitor, uses a 57600 baud rate and includes live and historical XML data. Support up to 9 additional sensors.|| |
| | || {{:livebox:eco-manager.jpg?160}} || **EDF EcoManager**\\ A CurrentCost derivative. Uses a 57600 baud rate and includes live and historical XML data. Support up to 14 additional sensors.|| |
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| ===== Configuration ===== | ===== Configuration ===== |
| Try using xap-snoop or [[http://www.erspearson.com/xAP/xFx/viewer_main.htm|xFx Viewer]] to see if any xAP message is being sent on the bus. | Try using xap-snoop or [[http://www.erspearson.com/xAP/xFx/viewer_main.htm|xFx Viewer]] to see if any xAP message is being sent on the bus. |
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| {{tag>livebox}} | {{tag>livebox current cost solar pv control}} |