{"product_id":"5-kanaals-s0-pulse-meter-usb","title":"USB 5-Channel S0 Pulse Meter | Reading Intermediate Meters (kWh, Water \u0026 Heat Pump)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e5-Channel S0 Pulse Meter on USB: Razor-Sharp Submetering for Your Smart Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Dutch and Belgian homes, the smart meter (via the P1 port) only shows the total grid consumption. Do you want to know exactly how much electricity your heat pump consumes, how much gross electricity your solar panels generate, or how many liters of water flow through the pipes? With this \u003cstrong\u003e5-channel S0 Pulse Meter on USB\u003c\/strong\u003e developed by RFXCOM, you can connect up to 5 physical S0 pulse sources and sub-meters directly to your Home Assistant server or Domoticz system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eThe power of hardware-based S0 pulses:\u003c\/strong\u003e S0 pulse signals (according to DIN 43864 standard) are generated directly by the internal meter hardware. This is 100% reliable, real-time, and completely independent of cloud APIs, Wi-Fi, or manufacturer updates.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifically Optimized for European Submetering (NL \/ BE \/ EU)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module is the ideal bridge between standard DIN-rail sub-meters in your distribution board and your home automation system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Pumps \u0026amp; Air Conditioners (NL\/BE Energy Transition):\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect the S0 output of a DIN-rail kWh meter (such as an Eastron SDM120 or Finder meter) for your heat pump to Channel 1. This allows you to calculate your exact daily COP and power consumption in Home Assistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross Solar Power Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed inverters or micro-inverters (such as Enphase or Hoymiles) often show delayed cloud data. An S0-kWh meter provides your gross production directly and without delay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEV Charging Stations \u0026amp; Home Batteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accurately record the number of kilowatt-hours charged by your electric car or the charge\/discharge cycles of your battery system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Meters \u0026amp; Gas Sub-Meters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect a pulse contact (reed sensor on, among others, Elster, Itron, or Sensus water meters) to track your exact water consumption in liters per minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistrict Heating \u0026amp; Heat Meters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for reading pulse signals from GJ\/kWh heat meters (such as Kamstrup Multical with S0 pulse output).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this 5-channel USB module is indispensable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Inputs via 1 USB Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save valuable USB ports on your Raspberry Pi or Thin Client. One module processes 5 independent pulse channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo External Power Supply Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module draws its operating voltage (5V) directly from the USB port of your host system. For your Raspberry Pi, use a stable power supply such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/27w-usb-c-pd-voeding-5v-5a-raspberry-pi\" title=\"27W USB-C Power Supply\"\u003e27W USB-C PD Power Supply\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug \u0026amp; Play Recognition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appears as a serial USB-COM port and is directly supported by Domoticz (native S0 pulse counter) and Home Assistant (100% via custom integrations or ESPHome\/DSMR-related scripts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis S0 Pulse Meter can be perfectly combined with various smart home platforms and network equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e (Core \/ Container \/ OS via USB-passthrough)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDomoticz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Built-in S0 pulse hardware support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi 3, 4 and 5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; Linux Mini-PCs (Intel NUC, Thin Clients, Synology)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Works perfectly with all standard DIN 43864 potential-free S0 pulse outputs (optocouplers \/ reed contacts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Excellent addition to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/products\/rfxcom-433emc\" title=\"RFXCOM RFX-433EMC Transceiver\"\u003eRFXCOM transceivers\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete sensor and energy monitoring setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e5-Channel S0 Pulse Interface on USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDeveloped by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSOS Solutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e5x S0 Pulse Input (Screw Terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePulse Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN 43864 (Potential-free \/ Optocoupler \/ Reed contact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB (Type-A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e5V DC via USB (No external adapter needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, robust enclosure for indoor use \/ meter cupboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLinux, Raspberry Pi OS, Windows, macOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1x \u003cstrong\u003e5-Channel S0 Pulse Meter on USB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1x \u003cstrong\u003eWiring Diagram \u0026amp; Brief Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a replacement for the P1 cable of my smart meter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's an addition! The P1 cable reads the main meter of your grid operator (Liander, Enexis, Stedin, Fluvius). This 5-channel S0 module reads \u003cem\u003esub-meters\u003c\/em\u003e that you have installed yourself in the meter cupboard or distribution board (such as a kWh meter for your heat pump, solar panels, or charging station).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the module know what 1 pulse means?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module counts the physical pulses. In Home Assistant or Domoticz, you simply set the pulse factor of your meter (e.g., 1000 pulses = 1 kWh, or 1 pulse = 1 liter of water). The software automatically converts this to exact consumption and power (Watts\/Liters per minute).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect any kWh meter to this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as the kWh meter has an S0 pulse output (identifiable by the 'S0+' and 'S0-' terminals on the meter, virtually standard on all DIN-rail meters such as Eastron, Finder, and Eltako), you can connect it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eslimhuisje.nl\u003c\/strong\u003e | Your smart home specialist. Smart hardware, parts, and expert advice delivered quickly from our own stock!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RFXCOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55078751666518,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/5921\/3398\/files\/gndgdn.jpg?v=1787515609","url":"https:\/\/slimhuisje.nl\/en\/products\/5-kanaals-s0-pulse-meter-usb","provider":"slimhuisje.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}