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Configuration Gateway

1. Configuration Web Server

The Climkit Gateway has an internal web server used to verify 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 the UPDATE CONFIGURATION button.

Configuration Mode

Enable configuration mode under Configuration > Config mode.

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

Do not forget to disable it when done.

Once disabled, all services are restarted and the Gateway should function normally.

Services

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

  • Meter reading: to regularly read meters and export their data to the Climkit Cloud.
  • 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 to optimize self-consumption of solar electricity.
  • Card readers: to interact with RFID readers and open or close relays.

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

Restart all services by enabling and disabling the Config mode.

Meters Tab

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

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

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

2. Uploading the Configuration File

Uploading 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 log in with the default credentials:

USERNAME: "config"

PASSWORD: "climkit"

  • Go to Upload Config and select the JSON configuration file, then click on UPLOAD.
  • Once configuration is complete and successful, restart the gateway and wait 5 minutes.
  • You can now connect to the local configuration server with 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 with 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

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

Check RJ45 cables.

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

  • Defective router
  • Defective 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 (Powerline Communication Ethernet).

RS485 or Mbus Issues

If not all meters are read:

  • Ensure meters are addressed.
  • Verify that Modbus settings are correctly configured (address, parity, baud rate).
  • Check with a tester for bad connections on the bus between A, B, and GND.
  • Verify that all cables are properly connected and are making contact. Sometimes, if the wire is poorly inserted, it can be tight on the insulation and not make contact.
  • To isolate the problem, disconnect the entire bus and connect the meters progressively, verifying that they read one by one as you add them gradually.
  • Ask if all meters are wired in series and not in a star configuration.
  • Check that the RS485/USB adapter is not damaged. Check 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
  • Check that a wire on the bus is not disconnected, which would disconnect the rest.
  • Check the bus address of the meter(s).

How Did We Do?

RFID reader and relay meter configuration

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