KMtronic Modbus Relay Board

Integrates KMtronic Modbus-based relay boards into OpenEMS for remote switching of electrical devices, lights, motors, and alarm signals via Modbus TCP communication.

Overview

This bundle provides integration for KMtronic Modbus relay boards, which are network-enabled relay controllers for industrial automation and IoT applications. The components enable remote control of relay outputs for switching electrical loads with precise timing and logging capabilities.

The relay boards communicate via Modbus TCP/IP protocol over standard networks. The integration supports both 4-port and 8-port relay board models, with each relay independently controllable through OpenEMS channels. The boards function as Modbus slaves, integrating seamlessly with OpenEMS Edge’s Modbus TCP infrastructure.

All relay operations are logged and monitored in real-time, providing complete visibility into switching events for energy management and automation control systems.

Supported Devices

Components

This bundle implements the following OpenEMS Components, each supporting one relay board model:

KMtronic 4-Port Relay Board

Name: IO KMtronic 4-Port Relay Board

Factory-PID: io.openems.edge.io.kmtronic.four

Implemented Natures/Interfaces

  • DigitalOutput

  • ModbusComponent

  • ModbusSlave

Configuration Parameters

  • id (String): Component ID for unique identification (default: "io0")

  • alias (String): Human-readable alias for the component

  • enabled (Boolean): Enable/disable this component (default: true)

  • modbus_id (String): ID of Modbus bridge for TCP communication (default: "modbus0")

  • modbusUnitId (Integer): The Unit-ID of the Modbus device (default: 1)

KMtronic 8-Port Relay Board

Name: IO KMtronic 8-Port Relay Board

Factory-PID: io.openems.edge.io.kmtronic.eight

Implemented Natures/Interfaces

  • DigitalOutput

  • ModbusComponent

  • ModbusSlave

Configuration Parameters

  • id (String): Component ID for unique identification (default: "io0")

  • alias (String): Human-readable alias for the component

  • enabled (Boolean): Enable/disable this component (default: true)

  • modbus_id (String): ID of Modbus bridge for TCP communication (default: "modbus0")

  • modbusUnitId (Integer): The Unit-ID of the Modbus device (default: 1)

Relay Output Specifications

The relay boards provide the following switching capabilities:

Relay Specifications

  • Output current: Up to 16A per relay (typical)

  • Output voltage: 220-240V AC or 48V DC (depends on board type)

  • Contact type: Normally Open (NO)

  • Switching frequency: Up to 10 Hz (depending on load)

  • LED indicators: Per-relay status indication

  • Modbus protocol: Standard Modbus TCP/IP

Source Code