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Gateway Configuration

1. Configuration Web Server

The Climkit Gateway possesses an internal web server used to check the configuration and the 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 Gateway Access. 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 the UPDATE CONFIGURATION button.

Configuration Mode

Activate the configuration mode under Configuration > Config mode.

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

Remember to deactivate it when you are 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: used to regularly read meters and export their data to the Climkit Cloud.
  • Charging station: used to interact with EV charging stations (charge management and authentication).
  • Sensor reading: used to read sensors and export their data to the Climkit Cloud.
  • Optimization: algorithm used to optimize self-consumption of solar electricity.
  • Card readers: used to interact with RFID readers and open or close relays.

You can consult their logs and status (✅ /❌) under their respective tab on the configuration web server.

Restart all services by activating and deactivating the 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 manually change the primary Modbus or Mbus address of a device.​

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

2. Upload the configuration file

Upload the 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 connect 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 with the IP address or the new local URL available under: Configuration --> Gateway --> Local configuration server.

USERNAME: "config"

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

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

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

3. Troubleshooting

When connected to an internet connection, the Gateway automatically communicates with 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, three explanations are possible:

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

Local LAN Router

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

Do not use powerline adapters (Ethernet over power lines).

RS485 or Mbus Problems

If not all meters are read:

  • Ensure that the meters are addressed.
  • Check that the Modbus parameters are correctly set (address, parity, baud rate).
  • Verify with a tester that there is no faulty contact on the bus between A, B, and GND.
  • Check that all cables are properly connected and making contact. Sometimes, if the wire is poorly inserted, it may be crimped over the insulation and fail to make contact.
  • To isolate the problem, unplug the entire bus and gradually connect the meters, checking that they are read one by one as they are added.
  • Inquire 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 being used (A=orange, B=yellow, GND=black).

If some meters are not read:

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

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