All write commands fail. What is the most likely cause?

The battery must be in RS485 control mode before any holding register in the 42000 to 42999 range accepts writes. Write 0x55AA (decimal 21930) to register 42000 first. Some firmware versions time out the control mode and require a keep-alive write to 42000 every 25 seconds or less.

No values appear even though the gateway is connected. What now?

Check A/B polarity on the RS485 cable. The Marstek Venus E Gen 3.0 RS485 wiring is a common source of reversed connections. Swapping the two data wires immediately resolves 'no response' errors. Also confirm the RS485-to-TCP bridge is configured for port 502 and the correct baud rate (typically 9600).

The soc or power register returns a constant wrong value after a firmware update.

Register addresses changed between Generation 2 and Gen 3.0 firmware versions and may shift again after updates. The Gen 3.0 addresses in this template (30006, 33002, 34002) are specific to that hardware revision. If values look wrong after a firmware update, verify the firmware version and cross-check register addresses in the Marstek Modbus documentation for that version.

Is it safe to write force charge or work-mode registers continuously?

Use write registers with care. Holding the battery in forced charge or discharge mode at maximum power outside its design limits may trigger BMS protection trips or affect long-term cell health. Always verify the power setpoint is within the device's rated range, test mode changes during off-peak periods first, and confirm your local utility regulations permit remote control.

Free Modbus template: Marstek Venus E Gen 3.0 (battery)

The Marstek Venus E Gen 3.0 is an AC-coupled residential battery storage system with a 5.12 kWh LiFePO4 pack, designed to maximise solar self-consumption alongside an existing grid-tied inverter. This ModbusCloud template reads AC power flow (charge and discharge direction) and battery state of charge via Modbus TCP, and exposes four write registers that control operating mode, force charge/discharge direction, and charge power setpoint. Integrators can monitor live energy balance and push remote mode changes through the ModbusCloud Gateway without relying on the Marstek app.

Name	Address	Function	Type	Access
power AC power flow, positive discharging, negative charging, in watts.	30006	FC03	int16	R
energy Cumulative energy throughput counter, unsigned 32-bit value.	33002	FC03	uint32	R
soc Battery state of charge, 0 to 100 percent.	34002	FC03	uint16	R
batterymode_a RS485 control mode enable register, write 0x55AA to activate.	42000	FC16	uint16	W
batterymode_b User work mode setpoint: 0 manual, 1 anti-feed, 2 trade/AI mode.	43000	FC16	uint16	W
batterymode_e Force charge/discharge mode: 0 stop, 1 charge, 2 discharge.	42010	FC16	uint16	W
batterymode_h Force charge power setpoint in watts.	42020	FC16	uint16	W

Marstek Venus E Gen 3.0 (battery)

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