Anker Solix Solarbank E1600 - Anker App

[Grothesk242]

What kind of device or service would you like to see an adapter for? Anker Solix Solarbank E1600 https://www.anker.com/eu-de/anker-solix/balkonkraftwerk-mit-speicher-solarbank-a17c0

Is the device connected to the internet or only available on a local network? Cloud connected via App 'Anker'.

Is an official App or Website available? None that I know of.

Is an official API including documentation available? None that I know of.

Are other libraries for an integration available? None that I know of.

Is this device already integrated in other Smart Home systems? None that I know of.

[mcm1957]

Is there any manual available describing installation snd configuration?

Does snyone own this bix? Looks like the link points to a presale page pnly.

Looks like this box is an LiFe akku connected between solarpanel and (existing) microconverter. Any description available how the box will know when to provide power without integrated or vonneczed power meter at evu connection?

[Grothesk242]

The device is not released yet. Shipping is scheduled for end of September only.

[Grothesk242]

Link to the manual: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0491/8227/7795/files/A17C0_EU_Manual.pdf?v=1690276788 But it's not of much use regarding an API.

[Jansi187]

Is the device connected to the internet or only available on a local network? Cloud connected via App 'Anker'.

I would like to add, that there is Bluetooth as well. The Anker App can communicate via Bluetooth directly with the Solabank - no cloud needed.

I would love to see some integration, but i am aware that it seems to be a closed Anker ecosystem there.

[Grothesk242]

Any description available how the box will know when to provide power without integrated or vonneczed power meter at evu connection?

The box doesn't know. It will constantly deliver what ever power is configured in the app. This is the point where iobroker would become handy. :-)

[TOTOstephe]

J'ai reçu cette batterie il y à 10 jours pour test sur des panneaux plug and play.

[mcm1957]

@TOTOstephe Please use english or german language

[rzahoransky]

Hello, I found this ticket while searching for a way to communicate the solix E1600 powerbank. If it helps I could provide you with bluetooth and network traces of the device. As I am not sure if the traces contain sensitive data I do not want to share them publicly.

it seems it uses TLS encrypted MQTT. From the bluetooth traces I could not read anything useful.

Inside a smaller PCB (with antenna) is connected through a ribbon cable with a second, bigger PCB. This bigger PCB is connected to the power output. There seems to be two serial ports, one on each PCB.

[lnxbil]

it seems it uses TLS encrypted MQTT.

authentication via mTLS with the battery's serial as CN.

[johnny-mnemonic]

@rzahoransky As you already opened it up. Say did you remember the specs printed on the sticker of the battery? Unfortunately zooming in doesn't help.

[rzahoransky]

@johnny-mnemonic

the battery itself? On the sticker It says Rechargeable Li-ion Battery <probably serial number in the form 7 digits and letters / 3 digits / 3 digits> Model: A17C0-5S1P Rating: 100 Ah DC 16V 1600Wh Manufacturer: HUIZHOU BLUEWAY ELECTRONICS CO.LTD.

[johnny-mnemonic]

@rzahoransky: Thanks a lot for this information, that's what I wanted to know.

[rzahoransky]

@rzahoransky: Thanks a lot for this information, that's what I wanted to know.

you're welcome!

[dora71]

Are there already any news? I also got this battery now. I also have an MQTT Broker (if that helps in any way). I am not using IOBroker but FHEM, but in the end it shouldn't matter. I stay curious and if I can help in any way ...

[lnxbil]

Just read about this project which should do fine. Haven't tried it yet.

[Grothesk242]

I have solix2mqtt running now. I still would like to see a real iob-Adapter.

[zoernert]

real iob-Adapter

If some iob Developer is intressted. We've published the following node lib: https://github.com/energychain/AnkerSolixE1600

[lnxbil]

If some iob Developer is intressted. We've published the following node lib: https://github.com/energychain/AnkerSolixE1600

Now at https://github.com/energychain/AnkerSolixE1600-APIServices

[mcm1957]

I'll take a look at it

[mcm1957]

Well documentation for AnkerSolixE1600-APIServices is a little bit short. And repository for underlaying AnkerSolixE1600 package seems to be private / protected (error 404). Do not see how the api is to be used and how values are to be set / retrieved.

Maybe I'll take a look later again. But for now I skip it. If someone needs help with ioBroker specific parts, feel free to contact me.

[mcm1957]

related discussion at forum https://forum.iobroker.net/topic/69229/anker-adapter

[theseer105]

I am also very interested in an ibroker adapter. Is there anyone who wants to do the programming?