Morning, David. Let’s check on the cottage.
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2.10 kW Solar production Standby Generator Local control 0.85 kW Cottage use 76% Charging Solar array Solar production · Sample reading, 8 sec ago.
1.25 kW Before conversion losses
20% Sample reserve setting
Energy today Day Week 00:00 07:00 13:40
Buddy estimates how long the battery could carry the load.
≈6h 04m to your 20% reserveAt 0.85 kW constant load
20% reserve 76% now
Inputs and assumptions
Battery monitor · sample, 8 sec ago 76%
Usable capacity · sample configuration 10.0 kWh
Reserve · sample setting 20%
Consumption · sample, 8 sec ago 0.85 kW
Conversion efficiency · assumption 92% 5.6 kWh above reserve × 92% ÷ 0.85 kW. Assumes no incoming generation and a constant load. Temperature, battery condition and changing demand can shorten the estimate.
Find specifications for your equipment Illustrative forecast · Sample inputs, not a live prediction.
Controls, local rules & cameras Solar array Lac des Pins · Sample readings, 8 sec ago
Output 2.10 kW
Array rating · sample configuration 3.2 kWp
Cottage consumption 0.85 kW
Available before conversion losses 1.25 kW The array rating is a sample configuration. Support depends on the exact inverter or charge controller model.
Search the equipment catalogue Compare solar Solar is above the line, consumption below. Slide across the chart to see each reading.
Energy today Day Week 00:00 07:00 13:40
About 1.25 kW is left before conversion losses. Check a large appliance’s power draw before starting it.
Why does timing matter? Control your site. Connect cameras, switch circuits, and build rules around what happens at your site.
Interactive concept · No equipment connected. Porch lights Example relay · Manual control
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Connected cameras Illustrative frame CAM 02 · Gate 2 13:40 · sample Gate 2 · Camera event source Site network Example connection WHEN Person detected Camera 02 · Gate 2 zone
THEN Try a camera event Person at gate No event Offline Waiting for a person event Connect a supported site camera and use its detection events as rule inputs.
Simulated event and image. Camera support and event detection depend on the connected equipment.
Connect a supported camera on the site network, name its zone, and use its events in a rule. This preview uses a sample image. No camera is connected.
Local rules On the site controller Ventilate the shelter Waiting WHEN Temperature ≥ 28°CTHEN Request ventilationSample temperature: 24°C. The threshold has not been reached.
Try the rule 24°C 31°C No reading Protect the reserve Example rule WHEN Battery < 30%THEN Shed a non-essential loadEssential circuits stay outside this example. The local controller checks equipment limits and switching permissions.
How could Buddy help with a rule? Look after I’ll tailor maintenance reminders to the battery you actually have.
Battery type Not sure yet Serviceable flooded lead-acid Sealed AGM / gel Lithium Let’s check the label. Find the make, model and battery type. That tells us which maintenance guide applies.
Reminders that fit your equipment.
Example manufacturer guides 