ATM90E32 Power Sensor

The atm90e32 sensor platform allows you to use your ATM90E32 voltage/current and power sensors (datasheet) sensors with ESPHome. This sensor is commonly found in CircuitSetup 2 and 6 channel energy meters.

Communication with the device is done via an SPI bus, so you need to have an spi: entry in your configuration with both mosi_pin and miso_pin set.

The ATM90E32 IC can measure up to three AC voltages although typically only one voltage measurement would be used for the mains electricity phase of a household. Three current measurements are read via CT clamps.

The CircuitSetup Split Single Phase Energy Meter can read 2 current channels and 1 (expandable to 2) voltage channel.

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CircuitSetup Split Single Phase Real Time Whole House Energy Meter.

The CircuitSetup 6-Channel Energy Monitor can read 6 current channels and 2 voltage channels at a time, this board has two ATM90E32 ICs and requires two sensors to be configured in ESPHome.

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CircuitSetup Expandable 6 Channel ESP32 Energy Meter Main Board.

Configuration variables:

  • cs_pin (Required, Pin Schema): The pin CS is connected to. For the 6 channel meter main board, this will always be 5 and 4. For the add-on boards a jumper can be selected for each CS pin, but default to 0 and 16.

  • line_frequency (Required, string): The AC line frequency of the supply voltage. One of 50Hz, 60Hz.

  • phase_a (Optional): The configuration options for the 1st phase.

    • voltage (Optional): Use the voltage value of this phase in V (RMS). All options from Sensor.

    • current (Optional): Use the current value of this phase in amperes. All options from Sensor.

    • power (Optional): Use the power value on this phase in watts. All options from Sensor.

    • reactive_power (Optional): Use the reactive power value on this phase. All options from Sensor.

    • power_factor (Optional): Use the power factor value on this phase. All options from Sensor.

    • gain_voltage (Optional, int): Voltage gain to scale the low voltage AC power pack to household mains feed. Defaults to 7305.

    • gain_ct (Optional, int): CT clamp calibration for this phase. Defaults to 27961.

  • phase_b (Optional): The configuration options for the 2nd phase. Same options as 1st phase.

  • phase_c (Optional): The configuration options for the 3rd phase. Same options as 1st phase.

  • frequency (Optional): Use the frequenycy value calculated by the meter. All options from Sensor.

  • chip_temperature (Optional): Use the chip temperature value. All options from Sensor.

  • gain_pga (Optional, string): The gain for the CT clamp, 2X for 100A, 4X for 100A - 200A. One of 1X, 2X, 4X. Defaults to 2X which is suitable for the popular SCT-013-000 clamp.

  • current_phases (Optional): The number of phases the meter has, 2 or, 3 The 6 Channel Expandable Energy Meter should be set to 3, and the Split Single Phase meter should be set to 2. Defaults to 3.

  • update_interval (Optional, Time): The interval to check the sensor. Defaults to 60s.

  • spi_id (Optional, ID): Manually specify the ID of the SPI Component if you want to use multiple SPI buses.

Calibration

This sensor needs calibration to show correct values. The default gain configuration is set to use the SCT-013-000 current transformers, and the Jameco Reliapro 9v AC transformer. A load which uses a known amount of current can be used to calibrate. For for a more accurate calibration use a Kill-A-Watt meter or similar, mains voltages can fluctuate depending on grid load.

Voltage

Use the expected mains voltage for your region 110V/230V or plug in the Kill-A-Watt and select voltage. See what value the ATM90E32 sensor reports for voltage. To adjust the sensor use the calculation:

New gain_voltage = (your voltage reading / ESPHome voltage reading) * existing gain_voltage value

Update gain_voltage for all phases in your ESPHome yaml, recompile and upload. Repeat as necessary.

Here are common voltage calibrations for the Split Single Energy Meter:
For meter <= v1.3:

  • 42080 - 9v AC Transformer - Jameco 112336

  • 32428 - 12v AC Transformer - Jameco 167151

For meter > v1.4:

  • 37106 - 9v AC Transformer - Jameco 157041

  • 38302 - 9v AC Transformer - Jameco 112336

  • 29462 - 12v AC Transformer - Jameco 167151

For Meters >= v1.4 rev.3

  • 3920 - 9v AC Transformer - Jameco 157041

Here are common voltage calibrations for the Expandable 6 Channel Energy Meter:
For meter <= v1.2:

  • 42080 - 9v AC Transformer - Jameco 112336

  • 32428 - 12v AC Transformer - Jameco 167151

For meter > v1.3:

  • 7305 - 9v AC Transformer - Jameco 157041

Current

Switch on the current load and see what value the ATM90E32 sensor reports for current on the selected phase. Using the known or measured current adjust the sensor using calculation:

New gain_ct = (your current reading / ESPHome current reading) * existing gain_ct value

Update gain_ct for the phase in your ESPHome yaml, recompile and upload. Repeat as necessary.

It is possible that the two identical CT current sensors will have different gain_ct numbers due to variances in manufacturing, although it will be small. The current calibration can be done once and used on all sensors or repeated for each one.

Here are common current calibration values for the Split Single Phase Energy Meter when gain_pga is set to 2X:

  • 20A/25mA SCT-006: 10170

  • 100A/50mA SCT-013-000: 25498

  • 120A/40mA SCT-016: 39473

  • Magnalab 100A: 46539

Here are common current calibrations for the Expandable 6 Channel Energy Meter when gain_pga is set to 1X:

  • 20A/25mA SCT-006: 11131

  • 30A/1V SCT-013-030: 8650

  • 50A/1V SCT-013-050: 15420

  • 80A/26.6mA SCT-010: 41996

  • 100A/50ma SCT-013-000: 27961

  • 120A/40mA: SCT-016: 41880

Additional Examples

# Example configuration entry for split single phase meter
spi:
  clk_pin: 18
  miso_pin: 19
  mosi_pin: 23

sensor:
  - platform: atm90e32
    cs_pin: 5
    phase_a:
      voltage:
        name: "EMON Line Voltage A"
      current:
        name: "EMON CT1 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT1"
      reactive_power:
        name: "EMON Reactive Power CT1"
      power_factor:
        name: "EMON Power Factor CT1"
      gain_voltage: 3920
      gain_ct: 39473
    phase_c:
      current:
        name: "EMON CT2 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT2"
      reactive_power:
        name: "EMON Reactive Power CT2"
      power_factor:
        name: "EMON Power Factor CT2"
      gain_voltage: 3920
      gain_ct: 39473
    frequency:
      name: "EMON Line Frequency"
    chip_temperature:
      name: "EMON Chip Temperature"
    line_frequency: 50Hz
    current_phases: 2
    gain_pga: 2X
    update_interval: 60s

# Example CircuitSetup 6-channel entry
spi:
  clk_pin: 18
  miso_pin: 19
  mosi_pin: 23
sensor:
  - platform: atm90e32
    cs_pin: 5
    phase_a:
      voltage:
        name: "EMON Line Voltage A"
      current:
        name: "EMON CT1 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT1"
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: 12577
    phase_b:
      current:
        name: "EMON CT2 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT2"
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: 12577
    phase_c:
      current:
        name: "EMON CT3 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT3"
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: 12577
    frequency:
      name: "EMON Line Frequency"
    line_frequency: 50Hz
    current_phases: 3
    gain_pga: 1X
    update_interval: 60s
  - platform: atm90e32
    cs_pin: 4
    phase_a:
      current:
        name: "EMON CT4 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT4"
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: 12577
    phase_b:
      current:
        name: "EMON CT5 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT5"
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: 12577
    phase_c:
      current:
        name: "EMON CT6 Current"
      power:
        name: "EMON Active Power CT6"
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: 12577
    line_frequency: 50Hz
    current_phases: 3
    gain_pga: 1X
    update_interval: 60s

# Example CircuitSetup 6-channel without jumpers jp9-jp11 joined or < meter v1.4
# power is calculated in a template

substitutions:
  disp_name: 6C
  update_time: 10s
  current_cal: '27961'

spi:
  clk_pin: 18
  miso_pin: 19
  mosi_pin: 23
sensor:
  - platform: atm90e32
    cs_pin: 5
    phase_a:
      voltage:
        name: ${disp_name} Volts A
        id: ic1Volts
        accuracy_decimals: 1
      current:
        name: ${disp_name} CT1 Amps
        id: ct1Amps
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: ${current_cal}
    phase_b:
      current:
        name: ${disp_name} CT2 Amps
        id: ct2Amps
      gain_ct: ${current_cal}
    phase_c:
      current:
        name: ${disp_name} CT3 Amps
        id: ct3Amps
      gain_ct: ${current_cal}
    frequency:
      name: ${disp_name} Freq A
    line_frequency: 60Hz
    current_phases: 3
    gain_pga: 1X
    update_interval: ${update_time}
  - platform: atm90e32
    cs_pin: 4
    phase_a:
      voltage:
        name: ${disp_name} Volts B
        id: ic2Volts
        accuracy_decimals: 1
      current:
        name: ${disp_name} CT4 Amps
        id: ct4Amps
      gain_voltage: 7305
      gain_ct: ${current_cal}
    phase_b:
      current:
        name: ${disp_name} CT5 Amps
        id: ct5Amps
      gain_ct: ${current_cal}
    phase_c:
      current:
        name: ${disp_name} CT6 Amps
        id: ct6Amps
      gain_ct: ${current_cal}
    frequency:
      name: ${disp_name} Freq B
    line_frequency: 60Hz
    current_phases: 3
    gain_pga: 1X
    update_interval: ${update_time}

#Watts per channel
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} CT1 Watts
    id: ct1Watts
    lambda: return id(ct1Amps).state * id(ic1Volts).state;
    accuracy_decimals: 0
    unit_of_measurement: W
    icon: "mdi:flash-circle"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} CT2 Watts
    id: ct2Watts
    lambda: return id(ct2Amps).state * id(ic1Volts).state;
    accuracy_decimals: 0
    unit_of_measurement: W
    icon: "mdi:flash-circle"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} CT3 Watts
    id: ct3Watts
    lambda: return id(ct3Amps).state * id(ic1Volts).state;
    accuracy_decimals: 0
    unit_of_measurement: W
    icon: "mdi:flash-circle"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} CT4 Watts
    id: ct4Watts
    lambda: return id(ct4Amps).state * id(ic2Volts).state;
    accuracy_decimals: 0
    unit_of_measurement: W
    icon: "mdi:flash-circle"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} CT5 Watts
    id: ct5Watts
    lambda: return id(ct5Amps).state * id(ic2Volts).state;
    accuracy_decimals: 0
    unit_of_measurement: W
    icon: "mdi:flash-circle"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} CT6 Watts
    id: ct6Watts
    lambda: return id(ct6Amps).state * id(ic2Volts).state;
    accuracy_decimals: 0
    unit_of_measurement: W
    icon: "mdi:flash-circle"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
#Total Amps
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} Total Amps
    id: totalAmps
    lambda: return id(ct1Amps).state + id(ct2Amps).state + id(ct3Amps).state + id(ct4Amps).state + id(ct5Amps).state + id(ct6Amps).state ;
    accuracy_decimals: 2
    unit_of_measurement: A
    icon: "mdi:flash"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
#Total Watts
  - platform: template
    name: ${disp_name} Total Watts
    id: totalWatts
    lambda: return id(totalAmps).state * id(ic1Volts).state;
    accuracy_decimals: 1
    unit_of_measurement: W
    icon: "mdi:flash-circle"
    update_interval: ${update_time}
#kWh
  - platform: total_daily_energy
    name: ${disp_name} Total kWh
    power_id: totalWatts
    filters:
      - multiply: 0.001
    unit_of_measurement: kWh