The KPA500 Commands are available through the amps serial interface. I just started working on getting node-red to talk to the KPA500 and will report back when/if I get things working.
Gary
K6HN
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I have been using the remoterig smart switch¡¯s (2) for years with multiple system with no issues at all. Extremely reliable product. You may as y need an external relay for your amp, I think there relays are limited to 10 amps. (Manual and specs in there web site)0
I ordered mine direct with no issues.
Hope this helps,
? ?Watts
? ?K4QJZ
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The following files have been updated in
the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Alan Blind, WA9WUD
Description:
Updated to add LED indication for L and C moving.
Updated Node-Red Flow to add command buttons to change modes: Auto, Manual, Bypass and to change Antennas: ANT 1, ANT 2, and ANT 3.
See my file upload, "HF-Auto Network Setup" to configure HF-Auto Network Settings; Node-Red UDP Out (Commands to HF-Auto), Node-Red UDP In (HF-Auto Data to Node-Red), and FR Stack UDP CAT (Frequency broadcast to HF-Auto).
Node-Red flow to import data from W1TRs HF-Auto Application. Data includes; CAT Frequency, CAT Source, Tuner Frequency, Tuner Mode, Selected Tuner Antenna, C Value, L Value, Max Power, Peak Power, Average Power, SWR, Average SWR, and more.
Requires configuration of the UDP broadcasts within HF-Auto Application.
Flow includes a user interface that can be modified to your specific needs. All variables are available to other flows as global variables.
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I believe Mike, VA3MW does.
I have a flow for the KPA1500 but mine is through the TCP network.
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On Oct 2, 2020, at 12:02 AM, Jack W9JH <cqdx.ham@...> wrote:
?Anyone have experience setting up NodeRed to remotely control the KPA500 ON/OFF and STBY/OPER functions?
Was thinking of getting a RemoteRig RC-1216H to perform these functions but they are hard to find and not sure about online support like here on this site.?
Thanks in advance,
Jack?
W9JH
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Anyone have experience setting up NodeRed to remotely control the KPA500 ON/OFF and STBY/OPER functions?
Was thinking of getting a RemoteRig RC-1216H to perform these functions but they are hard to find and not sure about online support like here on this site.?
Thanks in advance,
Jack?
W9JH
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Re: Added Folder /Flex TX Power Limiter, By Band
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Node-Red flow to provide three ranges, High, Medium, and Low, of TX Power Limit. Uses PG-XL amp mode status and Flex Server Frequency as inputs.?
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Alan Blind, WA9WUD added folder /Flex TX Power Limiter, By Band
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Re: Added Folder /SWR Alarm Tiles, Including "Highest" SWR Presentation
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Do you have multiple sources of SWR and need to consolidate the SWR readings? This flow will read the SWR from each device, display the result on a tile and turn the tile background color to represent; Danger, High, and Normal SWR ranges.? A separate,?"High SWR" tile, will display the SWR only from the device with the highest output and change background colors according to the level.?Nice to use on your station dashboard to see at a glance the device indicative of the highest SWR and alarms if high.? Devices already interfaced include; Flex Server, PG-XL, HF-Auto Tuner, SPE 2K amp, and Alpha SWR Meter. Multiple files are included in this folder.?Devices included in the flow are shown in the file name.?Easiest to use with my "WA9WUD" FRStack flows.? Here is a screenshot of the panel with all of the tiles: I can help with interfaces. Alan WA9WUD
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Alan Blind, WA9WUD added folder /SWR Alarm Tiles, Including "Highest" SWR Presentation
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The following files have been uploaded to
the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Alan Blind, WA9WUD
Description:
Node-Red flow to display the outputs from an Alpha 4510 SWR meter on a Node-Red Dashboard. I also added the meter's outputs to Global Context Variables for use by other Node-Red Flows, such as my SWR Sweep, Flow.
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I forgot to include a screenshot?of the SWR Sweep Dashboard
Alan
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Re: File //SWR Sweep/SWR Sweep.json updated
Alan,
Do you sleep at all?? :)
Mike va3mw
The following files have been updated in
the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Alan Blind, WA9WUD
Description:
Node-Red Flow to perform SWR Sweeps using a Flex Radio. Input the band, adjust the limits, adjust the increment, adjust the Tune Power, and let it run. Builds a data directory and text file named the same as the sweeping band. Data includes; Frequency, SWR, Date. Requires Flex Frequency, SWR, and MOX status inputs to be configured. I used FRStack as my source. Others can use their preferred sources (think if you have an external SWR Meter). I have uploaded a separate file with instructions for operation and setup.
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Alan Blind, WA9WUD added folder /WA9WUD FRS Flows
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The following files have been uploaded to
the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Alan Blind, WA9WUD
Description:
Node-Red Flow to perform SWR Sweeps using a Flex Radio. Input the band, adjust the limits, adjust the increment, adjust the Tune Power, and let it run. Builds a data directory and text file named the same as the sweeping band. Data includes; Frequency, SWR, Date. Requires Flex Frequency, SWR, and MOX status inputs to be configured. I used FRStack as my source. Others can use their preferred sources (think if you have an external SWR Meter). I have uploaded a separate file with instructions for operation and setup.
The following files have been uploaded to
the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: Alan Blind, WA9WUD
Description:
Operation and Setup Instructions for SWR Sweep.
Node-Red Flow file uploaded to this site separately.
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Re: Dashboard Layout question
That was the push I needed. Thanks!
I saw all these cool layouts but had not stumbled over the grouping yet in my Node-RED learning curve. Now I am on track to where I need to go.
Tom NY4I
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Re: Dashboard Layout question
Tom
I do the same, many sub-devices on their unique dashboard and my main station dashboard, where I only have the most used buttons and indicators.
On the flow of interest, copy the button or indicator you want to add to a second dashboard.? Copy it back on the same canvas and wire it in the same as the original.
Double click the button or indicator, and reassign?it to the desired "Tab" / "Group".
If you do not have a main dashboard yet built, on the dashboard panel (far right) |||||| tool, add a new tab and on the new tab add new groups (multiple groups to organize the dashboard).? Choose "edit" to re-name Tabs and Groups.
Alan
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Dashboard Layout question
This is a layout question in Node-RED in general.
I have a bunch of flows (obtained from emails or the files section of this group). If I want to make one page where a user can control all aspects of the station (radio, DLI switch, SPE, Green Heron, etc), do I make one large flow? Or is there a way to have a flow that represents the single UI the user sees but reference other flows in a more modular design??
I saw some references to UI tabs and links but I am not sure if that intended for my purpose.
Put another way, what do people do to make a single all-encompassing dashboard to control everything in your station?
Thanks,
Tom NY4I
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Re: FRStack, SPE and Raspberry PI
Thanks to all. I have it figured out. "/dev/ttyUSB0" worked fine.
Tom NY4I
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Re: FRStack, SPE and Raspberry PI
Here is a sample of SPE settings which will automatically turn on the SPE amp when the software connects to your radio. If you don¡¯t want to auto open the AMP then set that parameter to false. I also recommend you consult the readme.html file if you have not already.
? ?"SPEComPort": ¡°/dev/ttyUSB0", // this is the Serial device for SPE AMP Control port (Not the CAT port) ? ? "SPETuneStandby": ¡°true", // this will set SPE to STANDBY when TUNE is activated ? ? "SPEModeRestore": ¡°true", // this will return SPE to OPERATE after TUNE complete ? ? "SPEOnAntenna": "0", // 0 or 1 or 2; 0 for both, 1 for ANT1, 2 for ANT2 ? ? "SPEUseDTR": ¡°true", // this will set DTR to power up amp ? ? "SPEProtocolV1": "false", // this is set true for SPE V1 amps ? ? "SPEAutoOpen": ¡°true", // this is set true to OPEN SPE after connecting to radio
73, Mark W3II
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Thanks Alan.?
¡° ?You configure the Raspberry Pi serial port in the FRS configuration file using a text editor, "/usr/local/frstack/appsettings.json". ?¡±
Would this be something like ¡°/dev/ttyUSB0¡±?
What special DB9? I was thinking I just connect the SPE to the Pi via the USB cable. Why the DB9 too?
Tom NY4I?
Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? 727-437-2771
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Re: FRStack, SPE and Raspberry PI
Would this be something like ¡°/dev/ttyUSB0¡±?
Yes. ?I prefer to copy the path to the sim link file for the serial cable and paste that into the FRS config file ¡°SPE Port¡±. ?The serial cable sim link is located in the ¡°/dev/serial¡± directory.?
What special DB9? I was thinking I just connect the SPE to the Pi via the USB cable. Why the DB9 too?
My bad. ?The SPE computer cable is a USB to USB cable.?
Alan
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Tom Schaefer - NY4I