Send data without a Push
Send data without a Push
Is it possible to upload data to the cloud data repository/database without a Push? In other words, is the API read only or are there endpoints that allow writing data as well?
Re: Send data without a Push
The EKM Push system only supports data from our EKM Push gateways reading EKM Omnimeters. It does not support 3rd party data uploads.
You may be interested in something like this: https://io.adafruit.com/ Which from what I understand seems to let you upload your own data. I dont have direct experience with it, but it sounds cool.
You may be interested in something like this: https://io.adafruit.com/ Which from what I understand seems to let you upload your own data. I dont have direct experience with it, but it sounds cool.
Re: Send data without a Push
I was going to ask the same question ...
I looked at push3 and it does seem like a nice pretty box, but I already have a setup which would work without an extra box.
Is it possible to push the data from the v4 meter using a simple script? I assume it would need some API key or certificate or something to authN the scripts to the remote endpoint.
Of course I would be happy to pay some money for the service. I understand that cloud is not free, and encompass.io lives from the revenue of the "blue box sales".
I looked at push3 and it does seem like a nice pretty box, but I already have a setup which would work without an extra box.
Is it possible to push the data from the v4 meter using a simple script? I assume it would need some API key or certificate or something to authN the scripts to the remote endpoint.
Of course I would be happy to pay some money for the service. I understand that cloud is not free, and encompass.io lives from the revenue of the "blue box sales".
Re: Send data without a Push
The only way for meter data to get into the Push cloud system is via a Push3 that is assigned to your meter. It would be quite a headache to support incoming data from a variety of computers/gateways/3rd party meters/anomalous data/etc So that is why we lock it down in this way. And yes, on top of that we do not charge money for the EKM Push system, so dont really want to open a ball of wax.
The Push3 is an amazing value, when compared to your EKM iSerial. The only reason left to use an iSerial is if you dont want to send data to the cloud for privacy reasons. Other than that, I would always recommend a Push3 for these reasons: ease of use, reliability, 24/7 operation, on-board storage, on-board triggers, on-board wifi, use with ioStacks, more reliable than Dash, scalability, that we can help you troubleshoot meter data and push connectivity issues remotely, etc)
See page 2 here for a good comparison: https://documents.ekmmetering.com/Omnim ... -Chart.pdf
The Push3 is an amazing value, when compared to your EKM iSerial. The only reason left to use an iSerial is if you dont want to send data to the cloud for privacy reasons. Other than that, I would always recommend a Push3 for these reasons: ease of use, reliability, 24/7 operation, on-board storage, on-board triggers, on-board wifi, use with ioStacks, more reliable than Dash, scalability, that we can help you troubleshoot meter data and push connectivity issues remotely, etc)
See page 2 here for a good comparison: https://documents.ekmmetering.com/Omnim ... -Chart.pdf
Re: Send data without a Push
My current setup has meter, 24V ACDC converter, andino pi with rpi4 inside. That's pretty much it. Enclosure is full.
andino pi has the RS422/485 serial interface. Meter is hooked up to that interface.
A significant benefit is to be able to access this system remotely by ssh using various interfaces: wifi, bluetooth. Also to run virtually any software on that PI.
Since there's no room in the enclosure, only option left would be to squeeze in 485Bee, set up push3 box remotely (400$ investment). Or just run some software on that rpi4.
Looks like cloud is locked down to push boxes only.
I'm pretty much satisfied with what is available today: occasional meter readings via http interface, available to view at the remote display or online dash. I was looking into extending functionality. But if it's unavailable - not super worried about that.
andino pi has the RS422/485 serial interface. Meter is hooked up to that interface.
A significant benefit is to be able to access this system remotely by ssh using various interfaces: wifi, bluetooth. Also to run virtually any software on that PI.
Since there's no room in the enclosure, only option left would be to squeeze in 485Bee, set up push3 box remotely (400$ investment). Or just run some software on that rpi4.
Looks like cloud is locked down to push boxes only.
I'm pretty much satisfied with what is available today: occasional meter readings via http interface, available to view at the remote display or online dash. I was looking into extending functionality. But if it's unavailable - not super worried about that.