Table of Contents

Gateway Configuration

1. Configuration Web Server

The Climkit Gateway has 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 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 devices, such as meter readings or relay closures.

Remember to disable it when finished.

Once disabled, 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.
  • 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 to optimize self-consumption of solar electricity.
  • Card Readers: to interact with RFID readers and open or close relays.

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

Restart all services by toggling the Config mode on and off.

Tab Counters

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

It can also be used to modify 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 JSON configuration file for the installation 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 need to log in with the default credentials:

USERNAME: "config"

PASSWORD: "climkit"

  • Go to Upload Config and choose the JSON configuration file, then click UPLOAD.
  • Once the configuration is complete and successful, restart the Gateway and wait for 5 minutes.
  • You can now connect to the local configuration server using 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 using 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 the Climkit servers.

Here is a quick guide on how to troubleshoot most connectivity 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 Ethernet port on the router
  • Disabled 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 powerline).

RS485 or Mbus Issues

If not all meters are read:

  • Ensure that the meters are addressed.
  • Check that the Modbus parameters are properly set (address, parity, baud rate).
  • Check with a tester that there are no loose connections on the bus between A, B, and GND.
  • Ensure that all cables are properly connected and making contact. Sometimes, if the wire is poorly inserted, it may be pinched against the insulation and not make contact.
  • To isolate the problem, disconnect the entire bus and connect the meters gradually, checking that they are read one by one as you add them.
  • 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 tripped.
  • Check that a wire from the bus is not disconnected, which would disconnect the rest.
  • Check the bus address of the meter(s).

How Did We Do?

Configuration of RFID reader and meter-relay

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