Axiomtek Installation and Configuration

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Last updated: 28.10.24
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The purpose of this manual is to explain how to install the Axiomtek gateway as a separate, then how to connect additional devices and sensors to it, and finally how to configure the device.

Required Equipment & Software's

Hardware Installation

Installing SIM Card and 3G module

Step 1 - Disconnect any power sources connected to the Axiomtek and turn it off.

Step 2 - Loosen all screws of the cover (yellow circle signs).


Step 3 - The yellow sign indicates the location where the SIM card can be installed.

It is recommended that if you require a LAN connection (not cellular) you remove the SIM card.

Step 4 - Following (Figure 4-1) push the SIM slot back to unlock SIM slot, inserting the SIM card and put it back (Figure 4-2), and lock the SIM slot (Figure 4-3).


Step 5 - Insert the 3G module and screws it tight.

 

Step 6 - Remove the plug cover from the chassis.

 

Step 7 - Connect the RF cable to the connector of 3G module which remarking “M” = “MAIN”. It is possible for the location to be different.


Step 8 - Stick the tie mounts at the positions.

Step 9 - Take out the parts from the 3G kit package and screws tight it.

 

 

Step 10 - Connect the antenna.

Installation of the Memory Module

Step 1 - Use two fingers to hold the memory module, and insert the gold figure into the slot and push the module down.

Step 2 - The memory module is locked by two latches on the sides. We strongly recommend using “LDC737” silicone on the two sides of the memory for good ability of vibration.

Installation of the Hard Disk Drive

Step 1 - Loosen 4 pcs screws of the cover, and put the HDD into the HDD bracket and fix the HDD by 4pcs of screws in the accessory bag.

Step 2 - Put the HDD bracket on the cover and use 4pcs screws to fix tightly. Takes the SATA + Power HDD cable and Cable Tie out from the accessory bag and connect SATA + Power HDD cable to HDD then use Cable Tie to fix it on the HDD bracket, cut off the lengthy Cable Tie.

Step 3 - Connect SATA + Power HDD cable to the board connector, SATA side first then power side second.

Step 4 - Put the cover back to the Axiomtek, and fasten screws tight close the chassis.

Step 5 - In case din-rail mounting is required, install them on the Axiomtek.

 

Different Accessories Connection

Step 1 - Connected a keyboard to the Axiomtek via usb connection.

Step 2 - Connect an Ethernet cable between the Axiomtek and your computer (LAN1).

Step 3 - Connect a VGA cable between the Axiomtek and a powered monitor (not your computer).

Step 4 - The grey RS485 communication cable must be connected to the Axiomtek COM1 or COM2 input in order to connect the various sensors, devices, or the Galooli tray to the Axiomtek.

A grey RS485 cable should be open at the other end, and a blue and brown cable should be exposed. These two cables are the RS485 connections that can be connected directly to the different sensors or to the Galooli tray.

Direct Connection

Galooli Tray

Direct Connection

Galooli Tray

An example of a direct connection to a DC meter.

An example of a connection to Galooli tray.

Brown Cable - TR-B

Blue Cable - TR-A

 

 

Configuration

ISO File Configuration

  1. Open your computer.

  2. Download the Galooli ISO boot file.

  3. Download the “Rufus” software and open it.

  4. Insert a USB flash drive (with a minimum of 64 gigabytes of free space) to your computer.

  5. Using the “Rufus” software, make sure that the device selected is the USB flash drive that you have inserted into your computer. Select "Disk or ISO image" in the "Boot Selection," and select the Galooli ISO boot file that you have downloaded. Don't make any changes to any of the other configurations and click on "Start"

  6. Upon completion of the process, remove the USB flash drive and insert it into the Axiomtek gateway.

Bios Configuration

  1. Axiomtek should be connected to a power source and turned on.

  2. Make sure the monitor is turned on.

  3. Press “Esc” button immediately to enter the “BIOS” settings of the Axiomtek.

  4. Access the “Boot “ tab and then click the “Boot Option #1”, choose “UEFI: XX XX XX Partition 1”.

  5. Select the "Advanced" tab >> Select "F81803 Super IO Configuration” >> Choose "Select Mode" for "port 1" and confirm that "RS485" appears. If this is not the case, please change the mode to "RS485". Follow the same procedure for "port 2"

  6. Click on “Save & Exit” tab and save the changes.

  7. You will be automatically redirected to the "clonezilla" page to begin the installation process. Press enter after selecting the first option. This action will start an installation process.

  1. During the installation, there will be sections that require your confirmation:

“Are you sure you want to continue?” - Choose “y” for “yes” and proceed. It is likely that this question will appear twice.

 

  1. As soon as the installation is complete, you will have three options: “Power off”, “Reboot”, or “Command line”. Select “Power off” and click “Ok”.

  1. Once the computer has been fully shut down, remove the USB flash drive from the Axiomtek.

Axiomtek Configuration

  1. Make sure that the RJ45 (Ethernet) cable from the port “LAN 1” of the Axiomtek is connected to your computer to start the registration via the Galooli portal.

  2. In the Ethernet properties of your computer, please configure the static IP address of the computer so that it matches the Axiomtek device's IP address range.
    Control Panel >> Network and Internet >> Network and Sharing Center >> Change Adapter Settings >> >> Choose the relevant Ethernet network >> Locate “Internet protocol Version X (TCP/IPv4) >> Enter the following data:
    As an example:

    • Axiomtek = 192.168.1.11 (LAN 1)

    • IP address = 192.168.1.12

    • Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

    • Default gateway = 192.168.1.1

  1. Open any browser and search for 192.168.1.11 to access the Axiomtek gateway via the Galooli portal.

  2. Enter the following username and password after the Galooli portal appears on the screen:
    User name - galooli
    Password - galooli

  1. Click on "Configuration" >> “Download” >> Open the file gib file >> Locate the "apn" row and verify that the APN is correct. If not, write the appropriate APN and save the file.

  2. Click on "Configuration" and upload the configuration file you downloaded in the previous step (gib file) to the “Parameters file” row.

  1. Click on “System” and then click on "Application Reset". You will be disconnected from the Galooli portal as a result of this action. Refresh the page after two minutes and log in again.

 

  1. Please click on the "Registration" button.

The username and password that you should use to access are your Galooli platform username (Email) and password.

For global users please add the name of the organization after the username (Email).

Upon completion of this process, the system will perform an automatic reset. Please log in again.

  1. As soon as you have entered your credentials successfully, please click on "System" and ensure that the status of your registration is "Valid".

Status

Meaning

Status

Meaning

Valid

Registration was completed successfully

Missing

The status before the registration

Failed

Registration failed. Please try again to register

  1. In order to obtain an indication of the progress of the upload, go to "System" and ensure that all the parameters are correct and valid.

Afterward, go to "Status" and ensure that the host is "True" and you will see all digital and analog devices connected to the Axiomtek.


11. Copy the unit ID

Unit Creation

In order to complete the installation and configuration of the Axiomtek , the unit must be created in the Galooli solution.

  1. Please ensure that you have the unit id number.

  2. A detailed description of the unit creation can be found in the https://galooli.atlassian.net/l/cp/UP1dke1b menu knowledge document.

  3. Once you have created the unit, ensure that you can see the unit on the Panorama application Galooli Panorama

Devices & Sensors Connection

Once the Axiomtek unit is visible in the Panorama application, you should start connecting the various devices & sensors directly to the Axiomtek unit or to the Galooli tray. Documentation regarding the installation and configuration can be found at the following links:

Existing Unit Configuration

  1. Open the Power Center (if the power center was already open, close it, and re-open it).

  2. Log in

  3. Open the “Active Device” drop-down menu and select “Elara”.

  1. Open the “Connect Via” drop-down menu and select the “OTA” connection.

  1. Your credentials and the ID of the unit should be entered.

  2. Navigate to the “Elara” tab.

  1. Navigate to the “Configuration” tab.

  1. Click the “Read Configuration” button.

  1. Edit, add, and delete all the devices you require.

  2. Click the “Write Configuration” button to save the changes.

  1. Click the “Reset” button.

  1. Make sure that you can see all the parameters from your sensors and devices in the Galooli Panorama application.