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Configuration Gateway

1. Configuration Web Server

The Climkit Gateway possesses an internal web server used to check the configuration and connection of the equipment.

However, everything is configured on the main portal app.climkit.io. The Gateway simply imports its configuration from the portal.

You can connect to the web server using the local URL available on the portal under Configuration > Gateway > Local Access to Gateway. Or use its local IP address with port 8080 (e.g., 192.168.2.10:8080).

The password is available under Configuration > Gateway > Configuration Server Password.

The Gateway regularly checks for configuration changes, but it is possible to immediately import the new configuration by clicking on the UPDATE CONFIGURATION button.

Configuration Mode

Activate configuration mode under Configuration > Config mode.

When activated, the CONFIG MODE stops all services and allows you to manually interact with the equipment, such as meter reading or relay switching.

Do not forget to deactivate it when finished.

Once deactivated, all services are restarted and the Gateway should operate normally.

Services

The Gateway can simultaneously run the following services depending on the main configuration:

  • Meter reading: to regularly read meters and export their data to the Climkit Cloud.
  • Electric vehicle charging station: used to interact with EV charging stations (load management and authentication).
  • Sensor reading: used to read sensors and export their data to the Climkit Cloud.
  • Optimization: algorithm for optimizing solar self-consumption.
  • Card readers: to interact with RFID readers and open or close relays.

It is possible to view their logs and status (✅ /❌) under their respective tab on the configuration web server.

Restart all services by activating and deactivating Config mode.

Meters Tab

The Meters tab with CONFIG MODE activated is used to manually interact with Modbus and Mbus meters.

It can also be used to change the primary Modbus or Mbus address of a device.

It can also be used to manually read a Modbus register from a connected device.

2. Upload Configuration File

Upload installation configuration file

  • Download the installation JSON configuration file from the Climkit portal under Configuration > Gateway.
  • Connect the Gateway to your local router with an Ethernet cable and plug the Gateway into its power supply.
  • Wait a few minutes, then open a web browser and go to the local configuration server at http://climkit.local:8080/ (or the local IP, e.g., 192.168.1.10:8080).

You must log in with the default credentials:

USERNAME: "config"

PASSWORD: "climkit"

  • Go to Upload Config and select the JSON configuration file, then click UPLOAD.
  • Once configuration is complete and successful, restart the gateway and wait 5 minutes.
  • It is now possible to connect to the local configuration server using the IP address or the new local URL available at: Configuration --> Gateway --> Local Configuration Server.

USERNAME: "config"

PASSWORD: The installation's own "Config Server password"

It is also possible to access the installation remotely using the "Remote config server" link.

Note: the connection may take up to 5 minutes to become available.

3. Troubleshooting

When connected to the internet, the Gateway automatically communicates with the Climkit servers.

Here is a quick guide on how to resolve most connection issues.

Internet Connection

4G Router

Check with a computer that the router is connected to the Internet.

Check the RJ45 cables.

If there is no internet, there are three possible explanations:

  • Faulty router
  • Faulty router Ethernet port
  • Disabled SIM card (4G connection)

Local LAN Router

Check the connection between the router and the Gateway (Ethernet cables, switch, etc.).

Do not use PLC devices (Power Line Communication Ethernet).

RS485 or Mbus Issues

If not all meters are read:

  • Ensure meters are addressed.
  • Verify that Modbus parameters are correctly set (address, parity, baud rate).
  • Check with a tester if there is any bad contact on the bus between A, B, and GND.
  • Verify that all cables are properly connected and make contact. Sometimes, if the wire is inserted incorrectly, it may be clamped over the insulation and fail to make contact.
  • To isolate the problem, disconnect the entire bus and connect the meters progressively, checking if they can be read one by one as you add them incrementally.
  • Ask if all meters are wired in series and not in a star configuration.
  • Check that the RS485/USB adapter is not damaged. Verify that the correct colors of the RS485/USB adapters are used (A=orange, B=yellow, GND=black).

If some meters are not read:

  • Check that the circuit breaker is not faulty
  • Verify that a bus wire is not disconnected, which would disconnect the rest.
  • Check the bus address of the meter(s) in question.

How Did We Do?

RFID reader and relay meter configuration

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