Connection & Polling
Open Settings → Connection to control how often GivLocal fetches data and how it communicates with your hardware.
Refresh intervals
Section titled “Refresh intervals”| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Live Data Refresh | How often the Dashboard updates (power flow, battery SOC, quick stats) | 10 seconds |
| Full Telemetry Refresh | How often the slower, more detailed register read runs | Longer interval |
Live data refresh can be set between 10 and 120 seconds in steps of 10. A shorter interval gives more responsive readings but generates more network traffic to the inverter.
Polling method
Section titled “Polling method”Controls how GivLocal reads data from the inverter:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Default | Splits live data and detail reads into separate passes. Recommended for most setups. |
| Full Telemetry | Reads all data in a single pass. Useful for diagnostics but slower. |
| Battery Meter | Polling optimised for battery meter-style monitoring. |
If you are unsure which method to use, run the Connection Benchmark tool in Settings → Diagnostics — it tests each method against your hardware and recommends the best fit.
Quick Actions power settings
Section titled “Quick Actions power settings”| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Use Max Power for Quick Charge | Temporarily raises the battery charge power limit when Charge Now is tapped |
| Use Max Power for Quick Discharge | Temporarily raises the battery discharge power limit when Discharge Now is tapped |
When enabled, quick actions use the maximum hardware-supported power rate rather than your configured power limit. The limit is restored when the quick action ends.
Screenshots needed
Section titled “Screenshots needed”- Settings > Connection screen showing refresh intervals and polling method