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AlphaMon Logs: Reading and Understanding Log Streams
The AlphaMon Platform generates various log messages to provide real-time insights into its operation and the status of connected devices. These logs are very useful for monitoring system health, diagnosing issues, and understanding the flow of data within the AlphaMon…
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Beyond Serial: Connecting to AlphaMon via UDP
In a previous post, we explored various terminal emulators for connecting to your AlphaMon device via a serial cable. This post introduces UDP as a powerful alternative, especially useful in situations where a physical serial connection is impractical. Why Consider…
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AlphaMon Wireless: A LoRa Primer
In today’s world, we’re accustomed to technology that’s constantly getting smaller, faster, and cheaper. It’s refreshing to encounter a technology that, while smaller and cheaper, prioritizes long-range communication over sheer speed: enter LoRa (Long Range) radio which uses spread-spectrum technology…
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Connecting to AlphaMon: A Modbus Primer
Your AlphaMon system uses a robust and reliable communication method called Modbus-RTU to connect to your energy meters, inverters, and battery storage systems. While the name might sound technical, the underlying concept is quite simple. This post will give you…